The Price eBook Joseph Garraty
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For Jimmy Pecatti, joining the mob doesn’t seem so bad. The street tax on his old man’s business drops to zero, he pulls down more cash in a week than he used to see in half a year--and, if he’s gonna learn to channel his innate talent for magic, the underworld is the only place to do it. It seems like everything he could ask for.
Trouble is, Jimmy doesn’t know what he’s getting into. The Mafia isn’t such a big deal in Boston these days, and the Russian mob is gearing up to exterminate them. Worse, the Russians have hired a notoriously out-of-control wizard named Kelsen who is conjuring up unkillable demons and leaving wiseguys in pieces all over town. As the Mafia’s hot new talent and the only one with enough mojo to stop Kelsen, Jimmy might as well be wearing crosshairs.
When the violence escalates into all-out war, Jimmy pulls every trick he can think of to stay alive, protect his family, and keep ahead of the Russian gangsters. Luck and smarts won’t get Jimmy through this--it’s going to take magic. But magic is a dirty back room deal with the universe, and demons mediate the deals, sinking their hooks into Jimmy’s soul a little more with every spell he works.
Jimmy just might be able to protect his folks, take Kelsen out, and bring the war to an end--but he’ll have to take a flamethrower to his own soul to do it.
The Price eBook Joseph Garraty
It's not a bad bit of urban fantasy. I liked the mob meets magic aspect.Unfortunately, like so many others in this genre, it is basically structured like the Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, and if you want a great series of cool, thoughtful, and funny books, that's where I would go.
This book is not bad. Let's see where it goes. The first two books in the Dresden series aren't spectacular either.
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The Price eBook Joseph Garraty Reviews
I love the premise of this story. Too many times in other books, we see magic-users casting spells with almost no consequence, and becoming almost God-like in their powers. In `The Price' there is a very real and dangerous cost to using magic, meaning the characters can't just go around casting spells - they still have to rely very much on old-school tricks, such as lockpicks. This helps to keep the magic-users very much human, which adds to the thrill of the story.
In my opinion, the beginning of the story was a little slow, but it soon picked up. From them on, it was an intense, action-packed read, with plenty of mystery and twists. I, for one, was taken by surprise at many of the twists and turns. The writing style is straight-forward and informative, allowing the reader to easily get inside Jimmy's head and experience the story with him.
Speaking of Jimmy, I thought his character development was spot-on. From the beginning, we see Jimmy change from a young, almost naïve teen, to a confident young wizard who will do whatever it takes to protect himself and his family. But, as Jimmy begins to learn the true cost of his magic, we see that young boy showing through again.
Overall, this is a great read. If you love mystery and suspense, with a paranormal twist, then I would recommend you read this book.
Please note/Disclosure I originally read and reviewed this book in December, 2011 from a copy provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Book Info Genre Urban Fantasy
Reading Level Older Young Adult
Recommended for Fans of urban fantasy, Dresden Files
Trigger Warnings Violence
My Synopsis Jimmy Peccati is a fairly normal kid - his father owns a small meat market and he and his mother help him out. Of course he's had to grow up tough - he's a Southie after all (for those who don't know that term, it means he's from South Boston, a rough part of town). But one day things go too far - his father has always paid his "protection money" to the Russian gangsters that demand it, even though it makes things hard for them - but today they've arrived a day early, and they aren't taking, "I don't have it yet," for an answer; they're beating the life half out of Jimmy's dad. Then two more men come in - Benedict and Frankie Lazarro. That's the day Jimmy's life changes forever. That's the day when he realizes he really does have magic, and that it can be put to use protecting his family. He just has to sign up with... the mob.
My Thoughts Three words Boston. Mafia. Wizard. This is one of the most unique and entertaining ideas I've read in ages - Joseph Garraty has a real winner here. The wry tone and subtle black humor evoke images of Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden. Yes, I know what I'm implying may be blasphemy to some folks, but it is true - I adore Harry Dresden, and I can honestly say that this book reminded me of the Dresden files. It's really THAT good. If you enjoy a good urban fantasy with a tough-guy wizard with a slightly blackened heart of gold, you will enjoy this book. There is a great deal of violence - I mean, it's the mob, what do you want? But most of it is at a distance, and not overly gory. The characters are beautifully drawn and carefully developed - you know exactly who they are, and they each stand as a unique individual. The plot flows smoothly and it is impossible to put this book down once you have started reading it. This book definitely gets my highest recommendation!
Today I'm honored to take you on your second trip into the world of author Joe Garraty, this time into The Price, a Mafia-filled corner of said world for a crime story unlike any you're likely to have read before. My review copy of The Price was graciously provided by the author.
Joe Garraty writes great books.
There, I've said it. If you ever see his name, pick up the book. It's that simple. There aren't many authors I can say this about, mind you, so take the advice at face value. Seriously. This guy knows how to tell a story. Doesn't matter what the topic is, he nails the tone and the feel of a good story every time.
I first encountered Joe when he asked me to review his debut novel, Voice (review available here). I couldn't have loved the book more, so when he informed me that he had a second that was just about ready for prime time and asked if I'd have any interest in reviewing it, I jumped at the chance. I'm pleased to report that The Price was every bit as enjoyable as Voice - and just as chock-a-block full of mayhem, madness, and magic, as well.
The story opens in a somewhat customary fashion for a mob story a young Jimmy Pecatti witnesses his father getting beaten for failing to pay the Russian mob it's required protection money in a timely fashion (and receives a few licks of his own, since he happens to be in the room at the time). Just as things look like they are about to get out of hand, two mysterious fellows walk into the room, announce their presence with authority (by beating the hell out of the Russians), and basically inviting Jimmy to join their world - an invitation he willingly accepts.
Up to this point it sounds like a classic Mafia story, right? Kid gets sucked in, enters world, yadda yadda... Garraty would never be so gauche as to follow such a predictable path though - because right about when I was thinking it was going to be a regular story - BAM, he threw in a loop. You see, Jimmy isn't just joining up to protect his family and seek vengeance, like the classic genre tales would have. Whoa, no. He's also joining up because he wants to learn more about the flash-bang magic employed by Benedict, the most mysterious of the two men. Magic that tracks the kind of bizarre happenings that Jimmy himself has been able to tap into ever since he was a wee small boy.
Cool, huh? I certainly thought so.
As Jimmy travels deeper and deeper into the intertwined worlds of organized crime and organized magic, the tale gets darker and darker. There's good old-fashioned crime/mystery/suspense here, as well as some classic fantasy/supernatural elements - all tied together with messy, mind-bending, evil ribbons and bows. It's the best possible kind of present - one full of things you don't see coming.
Trust Auntie Jill (teehee - an homage to Stephen King's "Uncle Stevie" references, shamelessly adapted to my own ends), even if you think you don't like Mob stories, check this one out. It's a fabulously dark, mystical journey into a world you won't want to stay in but won't be able to stay away from - just watch out for that first step, it's a doozy...
It's not a bad bit of urban fantasy. I liked the mob meets magic aspect.
Unfortunately, like so many others in this genre, it is basically structured like the Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, and if you want a great series of cool, thoughtful, and funny books, that's where I would go.
This book is not bad. Let's see where it goes. The first two books in the Dresden series aren't spectacular either.
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