Review: Well-written, enjoyable paranormal books
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 26, 2014
These three books are the first of a series of ten (ten? Whatever happened to trilogies?)-- a series that's readable by those of any age, although it's probably marketable as Young Adult by current standards.  [Nowadays, books are considered 'Young Adult' if there aren't multiple sexual encounters, described in the sort of detail that existed only in pornography 20 years ago. Moby Dick, Ulysses and The Brothers Karamazov are all YA novels.].The series begins especially well, as early on the emphasis on the protagonist being confined to a "box" is particularly well emphasized, with the box ranging from the quite literal to the metaphorical boxes that enclose individuals. The series also goes well beyond the usual descriptions of paranormal creatures-- this is not one more book about vampires, werewolves or witches, or even vampires, werewolves AND witches.  In fact, none of the three appear-- rather, there are a variety of factions made up of characters with a variety of 'super powers', super powers made the more interesting by their connections to mythology.Not perfect, needless to say-- few books are.  I'd be happier if the author knew a bit more about law enforcement procedures before writing about them, as his terminology is less than perfect. There are also a few inconsistencies in the narrative, but in all, these books are well worth reading... and particularly at the price.  Enough so that as soon as I finish this review, I'm purchasing book four..