Review of Valhellions

Valhellions by Tim Akers

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I read the previous book in the series and enjoyed it, so I pre-ordered this one. I'm glad I did.

John Rast, the narrator and protagonist, is your typical 20-something Renfair geek. Or he was until he killed a dragon in the previous book. Then he got a job working for Knight Watch, an organization that works to keep the various magical realms separate from our mundane existence. His then-girlfriend, now ex-girlfriend, also joined.

Now in Book 2, John is on the job, which in this case is walking the halls of a local indoor Renfair which was bathed in "the visible funk of body odor shimmering under the fluorescent lights." They are looking for a real magic user prowling among the wannabes. Alas, they find him, and action ensues.

The novel is a quick read, and full of snark. Tim Akers, the author, is writing of his tribe and his humor runs throughout. I'm not usually a fantasy fan, but this is found enjoyable.




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