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Long Past Dues

By: James J. Butcher
Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
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About this listen
Grimsby, the newest Auditor in the magical Department of Unorthodox Affairs, finds himself in hot water when he intercepts a friend’s case in this fast-paced and thrilling urban fantasy.

Against all odds, Grimshaw Griswald Grimsby has become an Auditor, enforcing laws about magic for Boston’s Department of Unorthodox Affairs. But Grimsby soon realizes the daily grind of his job is far removed from the glamour he imagined. Overlooked for every exciting case, Grimsby tires of being told to handle mundane magical troubles, and appropriates a case file intended for a friend.

Alongside Leslie Mayflower, the temporarily unretired Huntsman, Grimsby aims to crack the case and discover the origin of a strange, unfinished ritual—one that seems to imitate the handiwork of a foe Mayflower put down twenty years ago.

Together, they’ll have to deal with escaped werewolves, a cursed artifact, and a perilous journey to the mysterious subterranean city below Boston, all to uncover the shocking truth. At any cost, Grimsby must stop this ritual from finally being completed. Yet the cost may be paid not by himself but by his friends. . . . Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Magic Boston

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Critic reviews

"Butcher’s deft dialogue continues with tongue-in-cheek humor, wry commentary, and snark, while this magical Boston setting is both familiar and fantastical. . . . This well-paced urban fantasy is a delightful addition to the subgenre.”—Library Journal

"Butcher proves that this series has legs."—Publishers Weekly

Praise for Dead Man’s Hand

“Woot! Get set for a wild ride! Debut author James J. Butcher hits one out of the ballpark. Nonstop action in this character-driven urban fantasy that is both laugh-out-loud and terrifying—sometimes at the same time.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs

“Clear your schedule. You won’t want to put this down. . . . An entirely enjoyable read that proves once more that snark is indeed a deadly weapon. Read it. You will not be disappointed. I eagerly await the sequel.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison

“Dead Man’s Hand is splendid, a spectacular debut novel and the best book I’ve read in years. James J. Butcher is an outstanding storyteller, and I can’t wait to read what he comes up with next.”—New York Times bestselling author Faith Hunter

“A fun twist on hard-boiled urban fantasy thrills. . . . Sure to capture genre fans.”—Publishers Weekly
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An excellent follow-up to the first book, loved the characters and the story and can't wait to see where Grimsby goes in the future

Excellent Follow-up

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Really enjoyed the character development for that leads in this second outing. The story was easy to get to grips with and served to start fleshing out the universe.

Looking forwards to where we go next! Highly recommended !

Great second outing

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A decent urban fantasy. I enjoyed it, tho the main character is pretty cringe. He literally says "puppy dog tails" instead of swearing.

Good story with flawed characters

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Both the main character and the POV characters in the story are so well written that the fantastical story becomes the realities of their everyday life.

Great characters make a great story

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It took a á while but it grows on you, the narration us really Good and story gets better

It was surprising and grew on me

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