DigitalRob@ramblingreaders.org ha recensito Winter's Gifts di Ben Aaronovitch
A Chill in the Air
4 stelle
Ben Aaronovitch sets this Rivers of London story in the snowy, remote landscapes of the American Midwest. The story follows FBI Agent Kimberly Reynolds as she investigates the disappearance of a retired agent, a case that quickly spirals from a simple missing person report into a full-blown supernatural mystery. She teams up with a sharp local named William Boyd, and finds herself navigating not just the frozen terrain, but a world of ancient spirits and bizarre creatures.
What really makes this story hum is the dynamic between Agent Reynolds, who makes a point of trying to reconcile her Christianity with the world of magic she’s entered, and the knowledgeable, grounded Boyd; their growing connection adds a nice bit of warmth to the frigid and often tense proceedings. Aaronovitch does a great job expanding the series' mythology, introducing new magical factions and American folklore that feel both fresh and a natural …
Ben Aaronovitch sets this Rivers of London story in the snowy, remote landscapes of the American Midwest. The story follows FBI Agent Kimberly Reynolds as she investigates the disappearance of a retired agent, a case that quickly spirals from a simple missing person report into a full-blown supernatural mystery. She teams up with a sharp local named William Boyd, and finds herself navigating not just the frozen terrain, but a world of ancient spirits and bizarre creatures.
What really makes this story hum is the dynamic between Agent Reynolds, who makes a point of trying to reconcile her Christianity with the world of magic she’s entered, and the knowledgeable, grounded Boyd; their growing connection adds a nice bit of warmth to the frigid and often tense proceedings. Aaronovitch does a great job expanding the series' mythology, introducing new magical factions and American folklore that feel both fresh and a natural extension of the world he's built. The story is a fast-paced, enjoyable ride packed with enough action and suspense to keep you turning the pages. If you're looking for a supernatural mystery with a dash of American folklore, this novella is a real treat.
