Dead Man's Hand by James J. Butcher - ISBN: 9780593547083
Paperback
Magic, murder, and mayhem: A mediocre witch must prove his innocence.

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  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    10 October 2023

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Summary

In the tradition of his renowned father, James J. Butcher’s debut novel is a brilliant urban fantasy about a young man who must throw out the magical rule book to solve the murder of his former mentor.

On the streets of Boston, the world is divided into the ordinary Usuals, and the paranormal Unorthodox. And in the Department of Unorthodox Affairs, the Auditors are the magical elite, government-sanctioned witches with spells at their command and all the power and prestige that comes w…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593547083
ISBN-10:059354708X
Author:James J. Butcher
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Ace Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:10 October 2023
Weight:292g
Dimensions:200mm x 130mm
Series:The Unorthodox Chronicles
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Critics Review

“Woot! Get set for a wild ride! Debut author James J. Butcher hits one out of the ballpark. Nonstop action in this character-driven urban fantasy that is both laugh-out-loud and terrifying–sometimes at the same time.”—Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Clear your schedule. You won’t want to put this down. With awkward heroes, convincing villains, and reluctant deadly mentors, James J Butcher’s Dead Man’s Hand is a gem. Uneven alliances evolving into comrades-in-arms, personal growth, and, most important to me, inventive world building all make Dead Man’s Hand an entirely enjoyable read that proves once more that snark is indeed a deadly weapon. Read it. You will not be disappointed. I eagerly await the sequel.”—Kim Harrison, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Dead Man’s Hand is splendid, a spectacular debut novel and the best book I’ve read in years. James J. Butcher is an outstanding storyteller and I can’t wait to read what he comes up with next.”—Faith Hunter, New York Times bestselling author “Hits all the right notes for an entertaining urban fantasy series. Readers will want to see what happens next.“—Library Journal “A fun twist on hard-boiled urban fantasy thrills … . sure to capture genre fans.“—Publishers Weekly “Butcher manages to create relatable, believable characters with real flaws, real needs and wants, fleshing them out with tongue-in-cheek humor… . A roller-coaster fun book that will have the reader waiting impatiently for the next Grimsby tale.”—New York Journal of Books

About The Author

James J. Butcher

JAMES J. BUTCHER spends most of his time in places that don’t exist, some of which he even made himself. What little time he has left is usually spent writing or exercising. He is the son of #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher, who introduced him to books, movies, and games. James lives in Denver and is working on his next novel.

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