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 | House of Cards by C. E. Murphy | Reviewed by Harriet Klausner | |
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| Publisher: Luna
http://www.harlequin.ca ISBN: 0373802633 Genre: Fiction Subgenre: Fantasy Release date: March 2008 Format: Trade Pages: 448 Price: $14.95 | |||
| There are paranormal species who share the world with humans, including dragons, djinns, vampire, selkies, and gargoyles. They exist in absolute secrecy, as they fear the overwhelmingly large numbers of humans whose encroachments into other inhabitants has led to extinction. Lawyer Margrit Knight knows of the existence of these sentient rivals, having met them on an adventure (see Heart of Stone) with Alban Korund. They both felt the intimacy between them, but Alban believes Margrit deserves a life in the human realm regardless of how she feels.
Margrit owes Janx, the dragonlord and an underworld criminal with a powerful empire, a favor. He calls it in when he asks her to watch over his second in command, Malik the djinn. Alban, who is back in Margrit’s life, watches Malik during the night; because during the day he turns to stone. Margit observes the djinn in daylight. Having been bitten by the vampire Daisani, Margrit heals quickly. Alban knows that if she drinks a second time, she will be long-lived and perhaps give her and her star-crossed lover a chance at a relationship; but he is too afraid. Margrit attends a party in which she brings the head of each species together. They discuss the applicability of their laws in the twenty-first century while some want her removed or better dead, especially Malik who wants nothing deterring him from his goal of supremacy; Alban risks his life to keep Margrit safe. C. E. Murphy writes a great urban romantic mystery fantasy that contains an interesting mythos that will remind the audience of the works of Laurel K Hamilton. The protagonist is a strong-willed person who does not fear dealing with the Old Races, as she sees herself as a mediator helping settle disputes. Her feelings for the gargoyle feel genuine, though they have a lot of issues dividing them, starting with his daylight Heart of Stone. House of Cards is a magical tale that readers will appreciate. | |||
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