Madsine Oliver, known as Maddy, is an Agent of Death whose job is to reap souls in a Chicago populated by supernatural entities. In this third installment of the series, Maddy faces a city on the brink of collapse as the veil between the physical world and the afterlife begins to thin. While she navigates her complicated partnership with the winged Gabriel, a new magical plague begins to turn ordinary humans and preternaturals into mindless, violent shadows. Maddy must balance her duties to the Council with the realization that the forces governing the afterlife are hiding a systemic rot that threatens the existence of every soul she is tasked to protect.
Urban fantasy readers who prefer gritty, noir-influenced settings over romanticized paranormal tropes will find this narrative structure fits their interests. The book serves those looking for a cynical protagonist who prioritizes survival and duty over sentimentality. Readers finish the story with a clear understanding of the internal politics governing a fictionalized version of death and the high cost of maintaining a balance between supernatural law and personal morality.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
