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The Deathsniffer's Assistant

Faraday Files Series, Book 1

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The Deathsniffer's Assistant

By: Kate McIntyre
Narrated by: Romy Nordlinger
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After losing his parents in the Floating Castle Incident, the sensitive and mannered Chris Buckley has spent six years raising his magically talented little sister, Rosemary, on the savings that his once-wealthy family left behind. But that money is drying up, and Chris finds himself with no choice but to seek out work in Darrington City as it spirals into a depression. The only employer willing to consider his empty resume is Olivia Faraday, the manic Deathsniffer. Olivia's special magical gift gives her a heightened intuition which makes her invaluable in hunting down murderers.

When a Duchess of the mysterious Old Blooded Nobility calls on Olivia to solve the mystery of her dead husband, Chris finds himself tangled in Olivia Faraday's daily life and unable to extract himself from the macabre questions of the investigation. His involvement grows more complicated as political forces in Darrington close around Rosemary, seeing her as a tool that can be used to end the depression at the cost of her freedom - or even her life.

©2015 Kate McIntyre (P)2016 Tantor Classics Fantasy Historical Mystery
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The storyline was up there with the best murder mysteries but with a fantastical twist. the human element was there in spades and I found myself empathising and really caring about the characters.

Believable and engaging story. well written and performed.

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McIntyre introduces readers to a world of state dictated professions following violent awakenings of magic by following a young man trying to keep his family afloat while coming into his own.

Engaging story with intelligent world building

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Did Not Finish. Can’t really day why not – a mixture of not engaging with the story and not getting along with the American accented narrator, Romy Nordlinger. It wasn't terrible, just not for me. Your mileage may vary.

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