Yvonne L. reviewed on 7/14/2011 + 929 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I am glad I ran into this series. I have read a short story by Murphy before and enjoyed it enough to sought her out (but I can honestly say I don't remember the name of that story). I tried one of her other books about a lawyer and a gargoyle and couldn't get into it. "Urban Shamn" on the other hand was pretty good and lots of fun.

If I had to compare this with another series, I would have to say it reminded me of a cross between Allyson James's "Walker" series and Jim Butcher's "Dredsen" series. It's really more like Dredsen since there is no steamy sex scenes like James's stories but there is lots of flirting and potential. Joanne just reminds me of a young Janet in the "Walker" series.

The story is written in first person and I have to admit parts of it was a bit confusing to follow but it was a good start to a series. The side characters are great and they really play a part in making this book good. Joanne, kind of fumbles along, and she is young and cute enough to make you smile at her antics.

This book was worth the read to me and I look forward to seeing what happens to Joanne and the others next.

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