Lucas is a riftborn fighter bent on vengeance in this thrilling urban fantasy/detective noir series from the bestselling author of the Hellequin Chronicles.
The peace between the rift and humanity has always been tenuous. Its up to the Guilds to protect it, removing whomeveror whateverposes a threat, whether human or rift-fused. Lucas Rurik used to be part of the Raven Guild. That is, until someone murdered all of its membersexcept for him.
That was seven years ago. Now, Lucas keeps to himself, avoiding getting too close to anyone lest they become targets themselves. But when one of his oldest friends at the Rift-Crime Unit calls upon him for help with a case thats already taken down people who mean a lot to him, Lucas cant resist stepping back into the fray.
Something is killing FBI and RCU agents alikesomething unlike anything Lucas has ever seen before, on Earth or in the Rift. Even more concerning, the gruesome assaults seem to be linked to Dr. Callie Mitchell, a depraved and disturbed individual who treats the rift-fused like her own personal lab rats.
And when someone Lucas thought he could trust turns on him, he realizes these killings arent just the random attacks of some terrifying new kind of fiend. Theyre connected to whoever killed off his Guild all those years agoand thats something Lucas just cant let lie . . .
McHughs pithy prose energizes the narrative, even when theres no superpower on display, and builds intrigue with gradual reveals of Lucas rift-derived skills and backstory. This slick introductory supernatural tale will leave readers eager for a sequel. Kirkus Reviews
The Last Raven has the appeal of a great action movie. There is a nice mystery, a compelling lead, strong support, and enough adrenaline to leave you with a pleasant high afterward. . . . Eagerly looking forward to the next installment. The Cosmic Circus
If you have a friend who loves both speculative fiction novels and thrillers, this is the perfect gift. Medium, 10 Chilling Books for Mystery/Thriller Lovers This Winter
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Lucas is a riftborn fighter bent on vengeance in this thrilling urban fantasy/detective noir series from the bestselling author of the Hellequin Chronicles.
The peace between the rift and humanity has always been tenuous. Its up to the Guilds to protect it, removing whomeveror whateverposes a threat, whether human or rift-fused. Lucas Rurik used to be part of the Raven Guild. That is, until someone murdered all of its membersexcept for him.
That was seven years ago. Now, Lucas keeps to himself, avoiding getting too close to anyone lest they become targets themselves. But when one of his oldest friends at the Rift-Crime Unit calls upon him for help with a case thats already taken down people who mean a lot to him, Lucas cant resist stepping back into the fray.
Something is killing FBI and RCU agents alikesomething unlike anything Lucas has ever seen before, on Earth or in the Rift. Even more concerning, the gruesome assaults seem to be linked to Dr. Callie Mitchell, a depraved and disturbed individual who treats the rift-fused like her own personal lab rats.
And when someone Lucas thought he could trust turns on him, he realizes these killings arent just the random attacks of some terrifying new kind of fiend. Theyre connected to whoever killed off his Guild all those years agoand thats something Lucas just cant let lie . . .
McHughs pithy prose energizes the narrative, even when theres no superpower on display, and builds intrigue with gradual reveals of Lucas rift-derived skills and backstory. This slick introductory supernatural tale will leave readers eager for a sequel. Kirkus Reviews
The Last Raven has the appeal of a great action movie. There is a nice mystery, a compelling lead, strong support, and enough adrenaline to leave you with a pleasant high afterward. . . . Eagerly looking forward to the next installment. The Cosmic Circus
If you have a friend who loves both speculative fiction novels and thrillers, this is the perfect gift. Medium, 10 Chilling Books for Mystery/Thriller Lovers This Winter