The new urban fantasy genre is really all that new to the minds of writers. There has generally been a small group of writers that see the many magical possibilities within the contemporary world setting around and always try incorporating it into their style of writing. The Jill Kismet series novel is a good example of this style of writing with a contemporary urban fantasy.
Most urban fantasy novels are basically placed in a real world urban type setting that anyone could easily recognize as being like the one they live in. Within this urban world hidden magical components are often incorporated that drive the flow of the story while remaining hidden from average people. Some times the setting requires magic and its various possibilities to be accepted by society. This however, is not the norm for many novels.
The story's main plot will often revolve around a non-male protagonist which must face several obstacles while dealing with their identity and background. Often romantic sub-plots are added to help flesh out the character's various weaknesses and strengths. Generally this ultimately provides a useful central point for developing characters when they decide what road to follow to better understand themselves.
The story Night Shift follows this fundamental formula. It is the primary novel in the new Jill Kismet series of books by writer Lilith Saintcrow. Saintcrow is generally known best for her best selling female bounty hunter novels with Dante Valentine and while they do have some similarities it also has some refreshing differences.
Jill is a new character that dwells in a more modern world instead of the futuristic world. Its also a darker world with darker sub-text involving the influences of the forces of good and evil. Many monsters and bad guys exist there that are often lurking around the any corners that she must deal with called the hellbreed. They often prey on the weak and innocent and Jill's mission is to protect innocent people and stop the hellbreed.
To do this she is armed with the typical assortment of swords, guns and knives that most demon hunting good guys have. She also has special leather armor to protect her from getting hurt. Added to this is the demon mark she bartered with the chief hellbreed in the city for. It gives her many superhuman powers to go where she otherwise could not go.
As you go deeper in the book you recognize that Jill is like a female version of a liquor drinking Rambo. Often her motives or actions are centered more around vengeance rather than simple justice. This plays well into the ideas of good vs evil and whether it is just a choice or what you are born like. Written as a first person narration, many readers will ponder these ideas as Jill's past is carefully revealed through various flashbacks and her self-questioning sequences inside the story.
Overall Night Shift like most of the Jill Kismet series stories is a fast paced book to read and has more than enough action going on to keep people turning pages. If you are searching for a good book to read, pick it up. For sure, you will not regret it.
Most urban fantasy novels are basically placed in a real world urban type setting that anyone could easily recognize as being like the one they live in. Within this urban world hidden magical components are often incorporated that drive the flow of the story while remaining hidden from average people. Some times the setting requires magic and its various possibilities to be accepted by society. This however, is not the norm for many novels.
The story's main plot will often revolve around a non-male protagonist which must face several obstacles while dealing with their identity and background. Often romantic sub-plots are added to help flesh out the character's various weaknesses and strengths. Generally this ultimately provides a useful central point for developing characters when they decide what road to follow to better understand themselves.
The story Night Shift follows this fundamental formula. It is the primary novel in the new Jill Kismet series of books by writer Lilith Saintcrow. Saintcrow is generally known best for her best selling female bounty hunter novels with Dante Valentine and while they do have some similarities it also has some refreshing differences.
Jill is a new character that dwells in a more modern world instead of the futuristic world. Its also a darker world with darker sub-text involving the influences of the forces of good and evil. Many monsters and bad guys exist there that are often lurking around the any corners that she must deal with called the hellbreed. They often prey on the weak and innocent and Jill's mission is to protect innocent people and stop the hellbreed.
To do this she is armed with the typical assortment of swords, guns and knives that most demon hunting good guys have. She also has special leather armor to protect her from getting hurt. Added to this is the demon mark she bartered with the chief hellbreed in the city for. It gives her many superhuman powers to go where she otherwise could not go.
As you go deeper in the book you recognize that Jill is like a female version of a liquor drinking Rambo. Often her motives or actions are centered more around vengeance rather than simple justice. This plays well into the ideas of good vs evil and whether it is just a choice or what you are born like. Written as a first person narration, many readers will ponder these ideas as Jill's past is carefully revealed through various flashbacks and her self-questioning sequences inside the story.
Overall Night Shift like most of the Jill Kismet series stories is a fast paced book to read and has more than enough action going on to keep people turning pages. If you are searching for a good book to read, pick it up. For sure, you will not regret it.
About the Author:
Information about author Lacey Dancer and her participation in the Kismet series can be seen at www.laceydancerauthor.com today. Check out her blog at http://www.laceydancerauthor.com now.
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