Fearless (Pax Arcana Series #3)

by Elliott James

Overview

Prince Charming rescues a student in a small college town in this fast-paced urban fantasy with rich world building and a strong female lead.

Someone, somewhere, has declared war on Kevin Kichida, and that someone has a long list of magical predators on their rolodex. The good news is that Kevin lives in a town where Ted Cahill is the new sheriff and old ally of John Charming.

The attacks on Kevin seem to be a pattern, and the more John and his new team follow that thread, the deeper they find themselves in a maze of supernatural threats, family secrets, and age-old betrayals. The more John learns, the more convinced he becomes that Kevin Kichida isn't just a victim, he's a sacrifice waiting to happen. And that thread John's following? It's really a fuse . . .

Fearless is the third novel in an urban fantasy series which gives a new twist to the Prince Charming tale.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316253444
Publisher:	Orbit
Publication date:	08/11/2015
Series:	Pax Arcana Series , #3
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

An army brat and gypsy scholar, Elliott James is currently living in the Blue Ridge mountains of southwest Virginia. An avid reader since the age of three (or that's what his family swears anyhow), he has an abiding interest in mythology, martial arts, live music, hiking, and used bookstores.

Editorial Reviews

06/15/2015
In this breezy third Pax Arcana supernatural mystery (after Daring), set in present-day New York, James sends his witty, self-deprecating, dedicated urban monster-hunting troupe into the world of Japanese mythology. Returning are katana-wielding werewolf John Charming; his jealous Valkyrie girlfriend, Sig; former priest Molly; and musclebound Choo. After college student Kevin Kichida is attacked by magical beings, sheriff and dhampir (vampire) Ted Cahill calls in Team Charming. With the help of a witch, they learn that the ancient Akihiko Watanabe, an onmyouji (occultist) who drains the youth out of victims, is hunting Kevin. To get close to Watanabe, John and Sig infiltrate an underground New York City fight club for monsters. During the numerous action scenes, the plot slows a bit. However, mythology fans will be thrilled by the slew of Japanese mystical beings, as well as entities from Philippine, Hindu, and Celtic myths. What James’s brash urban fantasy series lacks in depth, it makes up in rollicking action and pure fun. Agent: Michelle Johnson, Inklings Literary Agency. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

"Amazing series...sit back and enjoy this awesome ride!"—RT Book Reviews on Fearless (4.5 stars)

"...Rollicking action and pure fun."—Publishers Weekly on Fearless

"The Pax Arcana books are seriously good reads. Action, humor, and heart with unexpected twists and turns. If you are (like me) waiting for the next Butcher or Hearne — pick up Elliott James. Then you can bite your nails waiting for the next James, too."—Patricia Briggs, New York Times #1 bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series

"Loved it! Charming is a giant gift basket of mythology and lore delivered by a brilliant new voice in urban fantasy. Elliott James tells stories that are action-packed, often amusing, and always entertaining."—Kevin Hearne, author of Hounded on Charming

"I loved this book from start to finish. Exciting and innovative, Charming is a great introduction to a world I look forward to spending a lot more time in."—New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire on Charming

"James's world is rich and complex and well worth diving into."—Richard Kadrey on Charming

"In a saturated literary realm, James's tale stands out for the gritty, believable world he builds...This is masculine urban fantasy in the vein of Jim Butcher and Mark del Franco."—Booklist on Charming

"This debut introduces a self-deprecating, wisecracking, and honorable-to-a-fault hero who can stand up to such established protagonists as Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden and Seanan McGuire's October Daye. Combining action and romance — with an emphasis on action — this is a top-notch new series opener for lovers of urban fantasy."—Library Journal (Starred review) on Charming

"Grab some snacks and settle back as splendid debut author James serves up a Prince Charming tale yanked sideways...James's reluctant hero faces threats and danger with a smart-ass attitude that keeps the narrative fast-paced, edgy and amusing. Mark this name down — you will undoubtedly be seeing more from James!"—RT Book Reviews on Charming

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