I have long waited for Daniel O'Malley to release his next novel. I have read and re-read Rook a half a dozen times in the mean time, and have recommended it to anyone and everyone.
I preordered Stiletto the minute I learned of it. As I have an hour long commute I decided to do a combo of reading on my kindle and listening via Audible. I love how they sink with each other to make the back and forth easy. What was the nicest surprise was the narration of Moira Quirk- it was exceptional!! Each voice, accent... dead on! She made it come alive to the point where I preferred listening over reading!
I can't recommend Stiletto enough, a page turner from beginning to end and a fun ride of perfectly crafted witty one liners. I can only hope this series continues for a good long time!
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"In this spirited sequel to the acclaimed The Rook, Myfanwy Thomas returns to clinch an alliance between deadly rivals and avert epic - and slimy - supernatural war.
When secret organizations are forced to merge after years of enmity and bloodshed, only one person has the fearsome powers - and the bureaucratic finesse - to get the job done. Facing her greatest challenge yet, Rook Myfanwy Thomas must broker a deal between two bitter adversaries:
The Checquy - the centuries-old covert British organization that protects society from supernatural threats, and...
The Grafters - a centuries-old supernatural threat.
But as bizarre attacks sweep London, threatening to sabotage negotiations, old hatreds flare. Surrounded by spies, only the Rook and two women who absolutely hate each other can seek out the culprits before they trigger a devastating otherworldly war.
Stiletto is a novel of preternatural diplomacy, paranoia, and snide remarks from an author who "adroitly straddles the thin line between fantasy, thriller, and spoof" (Booklist)."
©2016 Daniel O'Malley (P)2016 Hachette Audio
