Long Past Dues by James J. Butcher - ISBN: 9780593547090
Paperback
Magic, mystery, and mayhem await Grimsby in Boston’s hidden underworld.

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  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    4 March 2025

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Summary

Grimsby, the newest Auditor in the magical Department of Unorthodox Affairs, finds himself in hot water when he intercepts a friend’s case in this fast-paced and thrilling urban fantasy.

Against all odds, Grimshaw Griswald Grimsby has become an Auditor, enforcing laws about magic for Boston’s Department of Unorthodox Affairs. But Grimsby soon realizes the daily grind of his job is far removed from the glamour he imagined. Overlooked for every exciting case, Grimsby tires of being told…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593547090
ISBN-10:0593547098
Author:James J. Butcher
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Ace Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:4 March 2025
Weight:314g
Dimensions:203mm x 132mm
Series:The Unorthodox Chronicles
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Critics Review

“Butcher’s deft dialogue continues with tongue-in-cheek humor, wry commentary, and snark, while this magical Boston setting is both familiar and fantastical… . This well-paced urban fantasy is a delightful addition to the subgenre.”—Library Journal“Butcher proves that this series has legs.”—Publishers WeeklyPraise for Dead Man’s Hand“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.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs“Clear your schedule. You won’t want to put this down… . 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.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison“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.”—New York Times bestselling author Faith Hunter“A fun twist on hard-boiled urban fantasy thrills… . Sure to capture genre fans.”—Publishers Weekly

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 created himself-including the world of the Unorthodox Chronicles. 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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