The Elf King of Alfheim’s got some explaining to do.Werewolves, vampires, and witches have been allowed to live—and cause problems—in Arne Odinsson’s domain. The other Elven Courts want an explanation, and when the Elf Emperor calls a Conclave in Las Vegas, Arne and his people have no choice but to defend themselves.With his control of Alfheim riding on the quality of his Conclave witnesses, Arne … quality of his Conclave witnesses, Arne sends Frank Victorsson and a werewolf, Remy Geroux, to track down a reformed succubus whom Alfheim helped centuries ago. But when Frank makes the mistake of offering his services to a trickster god, he and Remy must navigate not only angry spirits and elven politics, but also a horde worse than vampires—cosplayers.
Because where would an international Elven Conclave happen? At the world’s largest international cosplay gathering, of course.
Welcome to Las Vegas’s own “Elfcon,” baby. May we all survive.
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What happens in Vegas does not always stay in Vegas – especially when conventions and elven politics are concerned. What is an introverted and occasionally violent monster to do? It was absurdly funny to witness Frank’s attempts to be unobtrusive and diplomatic – these are so not his fortes, as he unfortunately proved. The only visit to Vegas that turned out worse than this is the one described in Larry Correia’s “Monster Hunter Legion”. Still, I really appreciated Arne’s ability to find opportunity in adversity and to make a virtue of diversity; if only, humans could do the same regularly.
Love this book! A wonderful addition to the Northern Creatures series. I, for one, can’t wait to see what else is in store for Frank.
In this book we get to travel to Vegas with Frank and Remy as they prepare for a large gathering of elves. Their mission? Find a possible succubus. Should be easy, right? Not when the tricksters are involved…
I received an ARC copy of Northern Creatures in exchange for a voluntary review.
Sent to Las Vegas to the international Elven Conclave to be witnesses for the king of Alfheim, Frank Victorsson and Alpha werewolf, Remy Geroux, are to also seek out a succubus in four days time. They are met with sneaky kitsune, an uncooperative troll who likes to throw psychedelic scat when she’s angry, trickster spirits, and magical enchantments galore all during an ElfCon while the mundanes (non-magical beings aka humans) are walking about and told to keep a low profile. No pressure, right?
This is the third novel in the Northern Creatures series and throws you right in assuming you have read the first two books in the series. I read the book as a standalone and while I would have enjoyed it a bit more having had the entire back story that did not detract from the fact that I couldn’t put this one down. I will definitely be going back to read books one and two ASAP. I do really recommend starting from book one, Monster Born.
Kris Austen Radcliffe writes with a perfect blend of detail and action that has you on the edge of you seat just anticipating that next turn of the page. I can’t wait to read her other series as well. If you like urban fantasy this series is sure to get you hooked.
Book 3 starts off right where book 2 ended so you really need to read these in order to understand the story completely and believe me you do not want to miss a single piece of this amazing tale. As with the previous books we are introduced to more magical characters. The characters are in depth and their magic is unique and interesting. I love the descriptive writing of the Author, you can really see the story as it unfolds. The Author does a fantastic job at answering questions but also leaving breadcrumbs and leaving you wanting to know more. I am thoroughly invested in these characters and looking forward to more of the journey with each new release.
Good story. Wonderful characters: Ellie, Portia, Sal, Remy, and Frank Victorsson. Lots of setups for additional stories. The future looks bright.
I was provided this book as an ARC by the author; however, the review is my honest opinion.