Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share upcoming books that you’re excited about with other bloggers and readers. I’m so excited that this cover was finally revealed this week:
Owl and the City of Angels (The Adventures of Owl #2) by Kristi Charish. Releases in October 2015 from Pocket Star. I really had a blast with Kristi’s first book, Owl and the Japanese Circus, and I’m looking forward to more of the very unconventional Owl! This looks like another fun read with lots of international locations. Here’s the Goodreads description:
The wild second adventure for unforgettable antiquities thief Owl—a modern-day “Indiana Jane” who reluctantly navigates the hidden supernatural world—from the pen of rising urban fantasy star Kristi Charish. For fans of Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, Jennifer Estep, Jenn Bennett, and the like.
Alix Hiboux, better known as Owl, international antiquities thief for hire, is settling into her new contract job for Vegas mogul Mr. Kurosawa, a red dragon with a penchant for ancient, supernatural artifacts. And now he has his sights set on some treasures of the mysterious Syrian City of the Dead that are sitting in a recluse’s private collection.
There’s just one wrinkle. To stop the resurrection of an undead army that could wreak havoc on Los Angeles, Owl must break into a heavily guarded archaeological sight in one of the most volatile regions in the world. A detour through Libya and a run-in with Somali pirates sends the clock ticking hastily toward total paranormal disaster.
Meanwhile, Alexander and the Paris vampires have stopped stalking Owl’s apartment, but they have by no means forgotten their death grudge against her. To top everything off, Owl finds out the hard way that there is nothing heavenly about the City of Angels…
Have you started this series yet? Let me know what you’re waiting on:-D
Can’t wait to give it a read – the first was one of the most original urban fantasies I’ve read in years.
Added Bonus, Kristi joins me today for my Reading Canada celebration. 🙂
Agreed, Bob! I love finding UFs that do something different with the genre.
I’m excited for this one, too! Intrigued to see where the reveal of Owl’s gaming buddy’s identity will take us.
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I had forgotten about the gaming buddy, I do hope she goes into that story line more:-D
I heard lots of good things about the first one, I really should make time for it.
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Ah yes, I’ll have to pick up this one too when it comes out 🙂
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I’ll have to check out this series. I love urban fantasy. Thanks for sharing it.
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