Crimes Against Magic
The Hellequin Chronicles, Book 1
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Crimes Against Magic
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Narrated by:
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James Langton
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By:
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Steve McHugh
About this listen
How do you keep the people you care about safe from enemies you can’t remember? Ten years ago, Nate Garrett awoke on a cold warehouse floor with no memory of his past and the only clues to his identity were a piece of paper with his name on it and a propensity toward magic. Now he’s a powerful sorcerer and a successful thief for hire, but it turns out that those who stole his memories aren’t done with him yet. When they cause a job to go bad, threatening a sixteen-year-old girl, Nate swears to protect her. But with his enemies closing in and the barrier holding back his memories beginning to crumble, Nate is forced to confront his forgotten life in the hope of stopping an enemy he can’t remember. Crimes Against Magic is a dark, fast-paced urban fantasy torn between modern-day London and fifteenth-century France.
©2013 Steve McHugh (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
Soooo good!
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Could have been better...
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- The main character isn't likeable, he's meant to be "badass magic James bond with a grey morality" but he just comes across as a douche.
- There's a lot of action, but not much happens.
- The explanatory information seems forced, people ask some really obvious questions so he can go off on an explanation.
The narrator doesn't help:
- The cadence never changes, a 16-year-old talks in exactly the same cadence as someone quite a lot older, same language and, the same extension of syllables.
- The attempts at accents are appreciated but fail and can sometimes be extremely cringeworthy.
Overall the book and audiobook aren't horrendous, but it could have been so much more.
Disappointing but worth a read.
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brilliant book
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Superb!
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What did you like most about Crimes Against Magic?
I enjoyed the way the 15th Century story runs alongside the 21st century story. It really helps you understand why things are happeningWho was your favorite character and why?
It has to be Nat Garrett - he is the hero who else would I choose.Any additional comments?
I like the way the book does not take itself too seriously. It is a little dark in places and has a good mix of sarcasm. I wouldn't say its funny at any point but it was a little light hearted not gloom and doom all the way. I may even buy the next book in the series.Worth a Listen but not Exceptional
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Great book well written
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Can barely put it down when I started. Definitely
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nate garret
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I originally found this series on ebook when I was having a trawl through amazon. I consider it to be one of my best finds. It's a very British update of one of the most classical fantasy stories and is really good read. I'm glad to say that the audiobook version is just as high quality.What other book might you compare Crimes Against Magic to, and why?
The closest comparison for me would be the Desden Files by Jim ButcherWhich character – as performed by James Langton – was your favourite?
Nate is an engaging and interesting main character and you really want to find out about his past as the story progressesWas there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I cant comment too many spoilers :)Modern Arthurian fantasy
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