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Johannes Cabal returns in this fearfully funny and terrifically twisted tale of murder and international intrigue . . . five thousand feet off the ground.
When an attempt to steal a rare book turns sour, Johannes Cabal, a necromancer of some little infamy, finds himself in a foreign prison awaiting execution. A crafty plan ?? as horrific as it is cunning ?? allows him to steal the identity of a government official and make his escape aboard a luxurious aeroship heading out of the country. But what should be a perfect getaway rapidly becomes complicated by the bizarre disappearance of a passenger, an attempt on Cabal's life, and an unwelcome face from the past. Trapped aboard with a killer, can even Cabal's open-razor of a mind save him?
Full of twists, turns, sword fights, archenemies, newfangled flying machines, narrow escapes, and, of course, resurrected dead, Johannes..… (plus d'informations)
I liked this book, but parts of it drag on or are very dry. The story is interesting and the storytelling is unique. I will read the next book in the series but I’d really like to read something else by the author first.
This book is like “a week in the life of a necromancer” rather than a story with a set beginning, middle, and ending. Because of that, it is slightly anti-climactic, but only because it carries the same energy throughout the book. ( )
Johannes Cabal: The Detective is a rather enjoyable book. With a nice little surprise at the end. As a reader I enjoyed this book considerably more than the first one in the series. The Detective is put together and more cohesive than the first. After reading volume two the reader is able to fully appreciate Cabal for the jerk that he is. He is practical, unpredictable and deceptively cunning. The Detective finds Cabal hitching a ride on an airship while trying to evade the authorities from a slightly skewed, militant country full of people with little or no common sense. What ensues is Agatha Christie meets H.P. Lovecraft. The characters in this story are well stitched together, the story is considerably more adult than the first and at the end of the book we get a surprise from the author that I am sure most readers would have liked to seen continue. I can only guess this was an experiment or a left over from the author that alludes to his Lovecraft work. The humor is great and we are introduced to a slew of characters that we can actually see and do not seem as contrived as the first novel. The relationship between Leonie and Cabal is very well done. As a reader I like her and the subliminal attraction to Cabal. Something I do not believe that either of them are aware of. The end is chaotic and action packed with some nice attention to detail. This book is highly recommended and fun. ( )
A slow start gradually turns into a multiple murder mystery on an airship. A bit different from the first novel in the series and I think that's why it took me a while to fully get into this book. ( )
Not quite as good as the first book, but still very enjoyable. Love the humor and the description of the world. I didn't realize how different it is supposed to be from 'ours' in part one. ( )
This book is comprised of two stories. One being the main novel which is described in the books synopsis the other is a short story at the end of the book. The main story of the novel is - how do I put this - so so. It basically is a mashup of Sherlock Holmes and steam punk genres. It is NOTHING like the previous novel which is very unfortunate. The second story is wonderful. Here we get to see Cabal back to his old self. I hope that the next outing for Cabal is not a detective story with a "Dr Watsonesqe" partner but one where Cabal embraces his old self - Necromancer! ( )
I recommend the book highly. It is silly, erudite, and part a playful modern variant of the locked door murder mystery. Johannes is one of the most interesting fictional characters of our still new century, and, as a necromancer or detective, a pleasing diversion from heat, humidity, and awaiting the Blago verdict.
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Other sins only speak; murder shreiks out. The element of water moistens the earth, But blood flies upwards and bedews the heavens. --John Webster
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The condemned cell stank of cats.
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I work alone. If you insist on having a spy present to report on my actions, he can sit quietly in the corner and stay out of my way. I give you your emperor doing a reasonable impersonation of a living person and you give me my freedom. That is the deal.
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I'm very glad he turned out to be a necromancer rather than, say, a docket clerk, even a first-class one. So should you. A lot of good he would have been then. Good night!
Johannes Cabal returns in this fearfully funny and terrifically twisted tale of murder and international intrigue . . . five thousand feet off the ground.
When an attempt to steal a rare book turns sour, Johannes Cabal, a necromancer of some little infamy, finds himself in a foreign prison awaiting execution. A crafty plan ?? as horrific as it is cunning ?? allows him to steal the identity of a government official and make his escape aboard a luxurious aeroship heading out of the country. But what should be a perfect getaway rapidly becomes complicated by the bizarre disappearance of a passenger, an attempt on Cabal's life, and an unwelcome face from the past. Trapped aboard with a killer, can even Cabal's open-razor of a mind save him?
Full of twists, turns, sword fights, archenemies, newfangled flying machines, narrow escapes, and, of course, resurrected dead, Johannes..
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I liked this book, but parts of it drag on or are very dry. The story is interesting and the storytelling is unique. I will read the next book in the series but I’d really like to read something else by the author first.
This book is like “a week in the life of a necromancer” rather than a story with a set beginning, middle, and ending. Because of that, it is slightly anti-climactic, but only because it carries the same energy throughout the book. (