“It’s a bit quirky.” Those were the words I
heard from author Kim Harrison herself, in regards to the first novel of The
Hollows (also known as the Rachel Morgan) series. This of course came after I
admitted fully to her that I was a new reader, or about to be one as I sat next
to her at the book singing she had here in Grand Rapids back in March with my
sister-in-law Mel - who is a big fan of Kim’s. On the way to the signing Mel had
filled me in on bits and pieces with the series. Needless to say I became quite
intrigued. I’m a fan of the Urban Fantasy genre. Upon arriving to the
bookstore, my big sissy surprised me with buying me a copy of that first book
to the series, Dead Witch Walking. So
as I sat during the portion of the signing where Kim Harrison read a page from
the latest book of the series that she was promoting, followed with her Q&A
portion with the crowd, I sat in awe. I was completely excited not only to be
getting to check out a new (or at least new to me) series, but having the opportunity
to meet an author. To meet someone, who is standing in the position I dream of
being in someday.
Meeting her was wonderful. I was totally upfront and honest that I hadn’t read any of her work yet, but I was
definitely
looking forward to it. She was so polite and so was her husband, who after
hearing I was a newbie to the work of his wife said “We need to get a picture
with the new reader for the website.” So yes, I am actually featured on her
site in the post about that particular signing! It’s funny though, as excited
as I was when I left there by the time I was able to pick up the book to start
reading I had suddenly felt nervous. Here I was, silly me, having met the
author of this signed book in my hands and I felt nervous. Mostly because I
thought, what if I don’t like it? I was so glad to have squashed that question
down right as I opened the book and began to allow myself to fall into the
storyline. Harrison is a brilliant writer! I immediately felt the pull and
enjoyment of how she wrote her story. I also, immediately found myself completely
pulled into the plot and reading each night I cracked open the book until my
eyes were burning from exhaustion! I had a hard time putting this one down.
In Dead Witch Walking, Rachel Morgan is introduced on the job for the Inderland Security (I.S.) agency. It is of course als
o noted that she herself is an “inderlander”
due to her being a witch. She quits her job, right along with a fellow I.S.
Runner, a living vampire (Ivy) whom the agency blamed Rachel for losing. A
death threat gets put out on Morgan and it’s from there the earth witch’s
adventures begin. She goes through quite the turn of events all the way through
the book. It’s a definite must read if you’re a fan of the Urban Fantasy genre.
Moran battles with fairies, demons and a Trent Kalamack - just to name a few.
With Ivy by her side, along with her pixy partner and friend Jenks it certainly
makes for a great read as Rachel Morgan has to face hurdles while trying to
find a way to end the death thread on her life. Want to know how it plays out?
Well, you’re just going to have to pick up a copy of the book and read for
yourself. Harrison writes this story flawlessly in my opinion, in a way that
can keep a reader on the edge of their seat and ready for more. I am most definitely
going to have to pick up a copy of the next book and continue this series!
Oh Kim Harrison, you have earned yourself another fan and she’s recommending your book to everyone!
--XOXO, Jane
Meeting her was wonderful. I was totally upfront and honest that I hadn’t read any of her work yet, but I was
definitely
looking forward to it. She was so polite and so was her husband, who after
hearing I was a newbie to the work of his wife said “We need to get a picture
with the new reader for the website.” So yes, I am actually featured on her
site in the post about that particular signing! It’s funny though, as excited
as I was when I left there by the time I was able to pick up the book to start
reading I had suddenly felt nervous. Here I was, silly me, having met the
author of this signed book in my hands and I felt nervous. Mostly because I
thought, what if I don’t like it? I was so glad to have squashed that question
down right as I opened the book and began to allow myself to fall into the
storyline. Harrison is a brilliant writer! I immediately felt the pull and
enjoyment of how she wrote her story. I also, immediately found myself completely
pulled into the plot and reading each night I cracked open the book until my
eyes were burning from exhaustion! I had a hard time putting this one down.In Dead Witch Walking, Rachel Morgan is introduced on the job for the Inderland Security (I.S.) agency. It is of course als
o noted that she herself is an “inderlander”
due to her being a witch. She quits her job, right along with a fellow I.S.
Runner, a living vampire (Ivy) whom the agency blamed Rachel for losing. A
death threat gets put out on Morgan and it’s from there the earth witch’s
adventures begin. She goes through quite the turn of events all the way through
the book. It’s a definite must read if you’re a fan of the Urban Fantasy genre.
Moran battles with fairies, demons and a Trent Kalamack - just to name a few.
With Ivy by her side, along with her pixy partner and friend Jenks it certainly
makes for a great read as Rachel Morgan has to face hurdles while trying to
find a way to end the death thread on her life. Want to know how it plays out?
Well, you’re just going to have to pick up a copy of the book and read for
yourself. Harrison writes this story flawlessly in my opinion, in a way that
can keep a reader on the edge of their seat and ready for more. I am most definitely
going to have to pick up a copy of the next book and continue this series!Oh Kim Harrison, you have earned yourself another fan and she’s recommending your book to everyone!
--XOXO, Jane
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