The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher
When Captain Grimm’s airship, the Predator, is damaged in combat, Grimm agrees to help the agents of Spire Abion in exchange for restoring his ship. In the process, he discovers an ancient enemy which hasn’t been heard from in millennia has returned . The Spires, with their ruling houses, may no longer be able to keep things in check.
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What I Like About It
Jim combines politics, danger, and fun in a way that few writers can. He wisely helps us get to know the world by someone learning about it themselves. Plus, there is a sarcastic talking cat. What more could you want?
Death and the Taxman by David Hankins
Never accept a cup of tea from an IRS agent, especially if you are the grim reaper. Grim’s lonely half life takes a dramatic turn when he tries to reap the soul of a dying IRS agent. Using an ancient spell the agent switches bodies with the grim reaper. Now souls aren’t being reaped and there are serious consequences if Grim can’t get his body back.
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Read David Hankins short stories here.
What I Like About It
Do you like to laugh? I mean really laugh? Me too! David always rights with humor and a positive attitude. His philosophy is that there is enough darkness in the world, so let’s enjoy some lighthearted fun.
His style reminds me a bit of Terry Pratchett. Plus, I know David. He’s one of the good guys. If I were making a list of genuinely nice people, he’d be toward the top. I’ve never read something of his that disappointed me.
