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" The Sword-Edged Blonde succeeds at marrying high fantasy and hard-boiled detectives, with a gruffly likable hero and a tight plot. While the worldbuilding can be a little shaky, the novel itself is quite solid. "
- Clare, 2/9/2014
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" I liked this book more than I should have. A clever mashup of hard-boiled detective and fantasy, I found myself staying up late to finish it. My only gripe...the author drew many of the place-names in the story from towns in southwestern and central Wisconsin. Since no map of the fantasy world was provided, I kept trying to place the action in a fantasy version of the Wisconsin River valley. I kept bumping out of the narrative to wonder when the hero was going to ride the "ducks" at the Dells... "
- Tom, 2/8/2014
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" Rollicking Debut. "
- Larisa, 1/25/2014
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" I really liked this story of sword jockey (read P.I.) Eddie LaCrosse, an investigator for hire in a sword-and-sorcery world. I have a weakness for wise-cracking heroes, and Eddie is one of the good ones. The book was original, the plot worked well, and the characters were interesting and fun. "
- Kaje, 1/3/2014
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" Light on the fantasy, stronger on the mystery, great plot and character development. I particularly like not inventing names for everyone - the hero's name is Eddie! "
- Chuck, 12/22/2013
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" Fun, easy read with believable characters. "
- Misspix, 12/12/2013
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" An enjoyable book over all. The tale is spun with a eye toward strong character development. Even the minor characters are fleshed out and enjoyable. Think Mike Hammer with a sword. Eye rolling moment: The road side tavern named the Sway Easy with the motto, "Pain don't hurt." "
- Daniel, 11/18/2013
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" I really enjoyed this mix of noir detective/fantasy. It was light reading, and just plain fun. "
- Sandy, 10/10/2013
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" Very solid beginning to the Eddie Lecrosse fantasy/mystery series. In some ways better than the second book. "
- John, 7/3/2013
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" A whodunnit detective piece set in a hack & slash fantasy world. Fun and different, if not exactly brilliant. "
- Nate, 5/29/2013
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" I read this series out of order so it was great to read the first one and get Eddie's background that is only hinted at in the other books. As usual a great mix of fantasy and mystery. "
- Lisa, 3/28/2013
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" I love this book. The story is fantastic and the characters are amazing. I totally enjoyed every second of this book. "
- Heather, 10/29/2012
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" Hard-boiled noir detective fiction meets classic sword & board fantasy, but actually done right! Loved it. "
- Dana, 8/30/2012
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" A fun book one in a fantasy/mystery series. Hopefully, this is the first of several good stories. "
- Karl, 7/2/2012
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" This was a fun first novel. The title made me think it was a parody, sort of a noir detective story set in a fantasy universe. Those pop up from time to time. It wasn't that, not at all. The end tied everything up well, and had real emotional punch. "
- LunchBagArt, 4/23/2012
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" can't wait until the next one "
- Lesley, 3/23/2012
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" A fun light read; recommended "
- Susan, 6/13/2011
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" I really liked this story of sword jockey (read P.I.) Eddie LaCrosse, an investigator for hire in a sword-and-sorcery world. I have a weakness for wise-cracking heroes, and Eddie is one of the good ones. The book was original, the plot worked well, and the characters were interesting and fun.
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- Kaje, 5/17/2011
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" Nice book, I enjoyed the characters and the premise.Recomended
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- Kevin, 5/1/2011
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" Read on my nook. Enjoyed it! Great melding of fantasy and noir.
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- Cody, 4/11/2011
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" I loved the combo of high fantasy and noir detective. Still not clear on where the title comes in but still a very good book despite the title and cover.
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- April, 4/1/2011
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" Well, I expected yet another sword jockey fights against great odds book, and that part I got. But this is told in a humorous, faux noire style, with back story gradually revealed, and interesting characters who are not always what they seem.Good book, worth reading.
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- S, 11/5/2010
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" Better fantasy story than mystery, but an enjoyable mix nonetheless. It will leave you hungry for more without leaving you hanging.
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- Jeff, 11/2/2010
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" A whodunnit detective piece set in a hack & slash fantasy world. Fun and different, if not exactly brilliant.
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- Nate, 9/15/2010
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" Debut novel - crime noir meets fantasy adventure. Far better than I expected - I really enjoyed this book.
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- Louise, 9/1/2010
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" I want to find more like this!
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- Kathy, 8/30/2010
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" Good take on hard-boiled sword-slinger. Highly enjoyable.
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- Ray, 8/26/2010
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" A great mashup between hardboiled detective fiction and secondary world fantasy.
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- Lynne, 8/17/2010
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