(https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19166326-clean-sweep)
...So what’s this book about?
This
is a short novel, about 60,000 words and is the first book in the Innkeeper
Chronicles. It was originally posted as a “serial” on Ilona Andrews’ website.
The
Innkeeper Chronicles are about Dina Demille, an intelligent, funny and capable
young woman who runs a quiet Bed & Breakfast in a small Texas town. What
her neighbours don’t know is that Dina and her Inn are not what they appear to
be; her broom is a deadly weapon, her Inn is magic and thinks for itself and is
a safe haven for otherworldly visitors.
This
story begins with Dina having to decide whether to abandon the rules and get
involved when her neighbourhood becomes the hunting ground for a vicious killer...
...So, what did I like about it?
...So, what did I like about it?
I
really enjoyed this book. It was a great self contained story that also left
enough mysteries unanswered in the back story to allow for sequels.
I
loved the original premise that mythological beings such as werewolves, vampires
and shape-shifter were not an evolution from humans but extra terrestrials from
other planets. The idea of who and what the Inns and Innkeepers are is refreshing
and believable within this fantasy world that this husband and wife team have
created.
The
writing style, depth of characters and story development made this a real page
turner for me. I couldn’t put it down! To feel so involved with Dina & actually
feel for a building (Gertrude Hunt, the Inn itself) just proves what talented
authors Ilona and Gordon Andrews are. The supporting cast of characters were
just as thought out and I’m looking forward to finding out more about them in subsequent
books.
...So, ummm, was
there anything I disliked about it?
Not
really, no.
...So, basically what
I’m saying is...
I
really loved this book! If you’re a fan of urban fantasy with a science fiction
twist and a horror/thriller storyline then I suggest you give Clean Sweep a
try. I’m glad I did.
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