Review: Legendary Storytelling!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 5, 2014
The only thing more loved in this story than the Hunter's festival is the Legendary Detective, Kirin.  I've loved him since the first series and have been converted from a reader that didn't get or like dystopian sci-fi to a big fan of Wagner's work.In this story, the secrets of Kirin's increased likability are revealed - the boost is due to a clever marketing plan created by Jake.  Who says Kirin is the only clever one?Even without marketing what's not to like about the boy with the pretty face, unassuming demeanor who fights with words and not fist.  Kirin is a hero  who is always willing to help those in need. Fortunately for readers his help is not without excitement and danger which makes for a captivating story.In this installment (I've read and loved each book in the  series) he helps Hiro, a wise beyond his years kid, who you can't help root for - complete the first step of his dream. It's a dangerous Amazing Race of sorts that even adults don't survive. But Hiro is up for the challenge, or is he?Because Jake and Rin are an awesome mismatched team I was taken aback at first to discover that the duo weren't working together in the story, but then the author cleverly connects the two detectives through a backstory told from a wealthy man from the High End Sector - once again establishing that Kirin's ability to help is far reaching.I sure hope that Wagner continues to bring us stories surrounding the Great Kirin because I'd like to see more of him - and one day perhaps see him on the big screen.