The follow up to Vaughn’s Ghosts of Sherwood enlivens the later years of Robin Hood, showcasing a richly conceived piece of historical fiction/fantasy with snappy dialog and fast-paced action.
The first of the “Locksley Chronicles” (Heirs of Locksley is due out in Aug.), Vaughn’s (The Immortal Conquistador) look at what comes after Robin Hood is a delightful novella, filled with lively action and characters who continue to stretch the original story even further.
Fans of Vaughn's series (last visited in 2013's Kitty in the Underworld) who have been waiting for a book focusing on supporting character Cormac Bennett will be happy the lycanthrope assassin finally gets his own story...
The decision to age down this sequel to a younger protagonist makes this even more of a YA title than the first book, keeping the fast-paced adventure but with more teen angst and less of a cynical bite.
The latest outing for werewolf Kitty Norville ensnares her in a trap within a silver mine by supernaturals who want to use her unique qualities to destroy a powerful vampire...