Got so involved with this book, didn’t realize it had ended. It was entertaining. Made me laugh in places. When the fictional Raven comes alive, he has to overcome many things including a Cupid assassin. With his trusty side kicks Beelz, whose a hell hound like no other, and his human secretary, who has no idea there are supernatural beings, he sets out to find missing man. The rest of the story, oh well you will have to read

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

I am not sure where to start. Readers will need to start with the first book in the series to understand the characters. J.B Dane tries hard to fill in the last book quickly as possible at the beginning of the story. Yet it falls apart in confusion. Soon the story picks up in the most unique urban fantasy I have read.

The author created a story that will have readers wondering if the author forget to add the kitchen sink to the crazy cast of characters. The author ability to write will timed humor , perfect pace to the action of the story as well as moment that will have you scratching your head wondering what will happen next.

I would highly recommend you read the first book in the series first because the author wasn't able to give a clear picture or understanding how the character came to life and into their world.

Thank you to Netgalley for the a copy of J.B. Dane Marked Raven

Valentine’s Day can be downright dangerous, especially if a ruthless hitman is on your tail. The hitman is none other than Cupid. Paranormal PI Bram Farrell is no ordinary man. He’s a character in a series whose author brought him into the real world. Now, with this author no longer among the living, he’s trying to deal with life and not fall in love with his beautiful naive secretary, Naomie, who knows nothing about the paranormal and magical creatures surrounding her. Bram, along with his trusted hellhound dachshund, dodges a hitman, scores of women, a vampire, a witch, and those who want him dead. Will Bram solve who’s behind the attacks in time or will he be known as the marked raven forevermore?

Marked Raven is, hands down, one of the most original stories I have ever read. When I started writing this review, I thought to myself, “How the heck am I supposed to express succinctly my thoughts on this book?” Never have I read a plot like this and I can confess now how much I loved it. There are loads of humorous lines, action galore, mystery, a bit of magic, a lot of paranormal, and the main character I couldn’t get enough of. Plot progression moved at a good pace with a full cast of characters. This has a film noir vibe which added to my enjoyment while reading. There were a few twists and turns I didn’t see coming. Before I knew it, the story was complete. I can’t wait to read more Raven Tales. If you love paranormal with a heavy dose of comedic banter, you’ll want to read Marked Raven. J.B. Dane is a paranormal author to binge-read and see what happens next. Highly recommend!

My Rating: 5 stars