Thursday, February 16, 2012

"The Unnatural Inquirer" by Simon R. Green


Part of a larger series called "The Nightside," "The Unnatural Inquirer does NOT require you to have read any of the other series books to be able to know what's going on. Although, after you spend a few hours exploring the freaky, magical land where the sun never shines and people from all walks of life (and death) come to get their kicks, you'll likely find yourself hungry for more.

Private eye John Taylor has seen it all in his time in the Nightside, but when word starts to spread of a DVD containing actual footage of the afterlife and the vanishing of the man who allegedly recorded it, even Taylor has reason to pause. With all the disparate factions vying for space and power in the Nightside, possession of the DVD by any of them could prove disastrous for all involved.

With the help of sexy half-demon reporter Bettie, John tracks down lead after lead in classic detective fiction style. Although there is nothing classic or mannered about Green's depiction of the Nightside itself, arguably the star of the entire show.

Filled with humor, action, suspense, and a few grisly thrills, "The Unnatural Inquirer" is a worthy guilty-pleasure read. Fans of detective fiction, science fiction, fantasy, or horror should all find something to enjoy!

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