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Evil Ways (Quincey Morris #2)
by
Justin Gustainis (Goodreads Author)
In a story that range from Baghdad to Los Angeles, EVIL WAYS see eccentric billionaire, Walter Grobius, attempt to unleash a devastating magical apocalypse. Quincey Morris, and his partner, white witch Libby Chastain, are drawn into their most deadliest case yet...
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
December 30th 2008
by Solaris
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I was less keen on this than 'Black Magic Woman'. Not sure I'd bother with the next in the series when it comes out.
After the first book, Evil Ways was somewhat a disappointment. Once again, although these are billed as "Morris and Chastain" adventures, only half of the book is actually about Morris and Chastain. The rest follows agent Fenton once again (with a new partner), and again, more bad guy POV.
The plot itself was stronger than the first book's, partially because the first book's function was to set up this one.
I was left disappointed, though, and I think it's because the author isn't really deliverin...more
The plot itself was stronger than the first book's, partially because the first book's function was to set up this one.
I was left disappointed, though, and I think it's because the author isn't really deliverin...more
Amy Lane, who is one of my favorite authors, recently wrote a blog essay complaining about the number of times reviewers in the blogosphere admonish authors to "Show don't tell" when that isn't what they mean at all. They often mean that the book is written in omniscient perspective when they prefer first person. She then illustrated how it's possible to show instead of telling through omniscient narrative. It's absolutely true that a good writer can manage this very well, but many of those who...more
Oct 05, 2009
Kelly
marked it as dnf
I enjoyed Justin Gustainis's debut novel, Black Magic Woman, quite a bit. Highlights included the partnership between protagonists Quincey Morris and Libby Chastain, the originality of using a wide variety of world magical/religious traditions in the story rather than focusing on just one, and the tangled ethics of witch-hunting when the "witch" is real and malevolent. Gustainis worked all of these elements into an action-packed plot that held my attention from beginning to end. I was looking f...more
While reading this, I had a feeling that I am supposed to watch this, not read it.
Each scene has different set of characters: Libby and Quincey are trying to figure out who or what is trying to kill Libby and later figuring out how to stop the bad guys, Colleen O'Donnell and Fenton are investigating murders similar to the ones from the first book, Pardee and Grobius are preparing for a special ceremony and so on. It would look great if it were a film. It was certainly written as if it is suppos...more
Each scene has different set of characters: Libby and Quincey are trying to figure out who or what is trying to kill Libby and later figuring out how to stop the bad guys, Colleen O'Donnell and Fenton are investigating murders similar to the ones from the first book, Pardee and Grobius are preparing for a special ceremony and so on. It would look great if it were a film. It was certainly written as if it is suppos...more
Evil running amok, killing little kids for their organs, a Black Magician who comes across as a spoiled little boy who did not get his way and several people intent on stopping the coming of, well, the END. Though Gustainis writes a fairly good story, his dialogue can be quite clunky and awkward at times and I think he tries too hard to explain stuff that should be obvious to the reader. Still, I enjoyed this book.
This is the name dropping book and I found myself wondering just how close to copy...more
This is the name dropping book and I found myself wondering just how close to copy...more
This second case for Morris and Chastain ramps up the intensity of the first case. Someone, in fact a group of someones, are killing children and harvesting their organs. Morris is blackmailed by FBI Agent Dale Fenton and his new white witch partner Colleen O'Donnell to investigate the case. Meanwhile, someone is targeting and killing white witches and have made a few unsuccessful attempts to kill Libby Chastain.
Quincey has Libby join him to help with his investigation and to protect her too. T...more
Quincey has Libby join him to help with his investigation and to protect her too. T...more
While this novel had promise, it really wasn't as strong as his first book Black Magic Woman. The idea was good, and the plot followed through in a believable manner up to a point. But his descriptive narrative really needs some work. There were several pieces brought in that really weren't necessary to the plot - for example the need for the white witches to take three buses instead of two. The part of the story that really made me wonder what was going through his mind was when the White Witch...more
EVIL WAYS is the second book in Gustainis's Morris and Chastain Investigation series. Quincy Morris in "persuaded" to help the FBI when the ritalistic killing of childrens expands nationwide, implying some sort of conspiracy. A more open-minded Agent Fenton is put in charge of the case and his new partner is an agent with "special abilities". Meanwhile white witches are being killed and Libby seems to be a special target. We also see the return of the mysterious billionaire Grobius from BLACK MA...more
I didn't think this book was as strong as the first book but I still enjoyed it. The last book had a stronger emphasis on the maturity of the main characters and that was on of the things that made it really stand out from other urban fantasy series.
There was a brief crossover with Jim Butcher's Dresden Files series which didn't really have a purpose but I thought was still enjoyable. Understandably, Harry couldn't make an appearance, but one of the characters does know him and they had a drink...more
There was a brief crossover with Jim Butcher's Dresden Files series which didn't really have a purpose but I thought was still enjoyable. Understandably, Harry couldn't make an appearance, but one of the characters does know him and they had a drink...more
*Rating* 4.0
*Genre* Dark Fantasy/Demons/Witches/Other
*Review*
Evil Ways is the second story in the Quincey Morris Supernatural Investigation and follows a really nasty warlock named Pardee and his ultra-rich boss Walter Globius, as they ready themselves for the coming of Walpurgis Night and the event that will change the course of history. Globius was first introduced in Black Magic Woman as the man behind the scenes guiding his murderous followers in their attempt to gather body parts for his ce...more
*Genre* Dark Fantasy/Demons/Witches/Other
*Review*
Evil Ways is the second story in the Quincey Morris Supernatural Investigation and follows a really nasty warlock named Pardee and his ultra-rich boss Walter Globius, as they ready themselves for the coming of Walpurgis Night and the event that will change the course of history. Globius was first introduced in Black Magic Woman as the man behind the scenes guiding his murderous followers in their attempt to gather body parts for his ce...more
Evil Ways is the Second book in the Morris & Chastain series. I would like to give it 3.5 stars but cannot with the Goodreads system so it goes to 3 stars as it was not as good as Black Magic Woman. I am looking forward to the third book Sympathy with the Devil.
I enjoy Gustainis' characters. While not complete I care what happens to them. I enjoyed the big bad guy, Paardee. I like that his foes often react like real people when their plans are exposed.
This series along with his Occult Crim...more
I enjoy Gustainis' characters. While not complete I care what happens to them. I enjoyed the big bad guy, Paardee. I like that his foes often react like real people when their plans are exposed.
This series along with his Occult Crim...more
After relatively enjoying Black Magic Woman, the first novel in the Morris and Chastain Investigations, I delved into Evil Ways and got, more or less a similar quality of writing from Gustainis.
Almost a year after the events in the previous book, we rejoin the Private Investigator Quincey Morris along with characters first introduced in Black Magic Woman, with Agent Fenton of the FBI returning to steal some of the attention away from Morris and Chastain, and keep the same problem that I had wit...more
Almost a year after the events in the previous book, we rejoin the Private Investigator Quincey Morris along with characters first introduced in Black Magic Woman, with Agent Fenton of the FBI returning to steal some of the attention away from Morris and Chastain, and keep the same problem that I had wit...more
EVIL WAYS is a fab mixture of grim and humor, just the way I like my UF. A little snark, a lotta magical mayhem. And the good guys to step in and stomp on Evil after proving to the nonbelievers that Evil, magical Evil, exists and it needs eradicating.
I had a difficult time with an aspect of the story, the child mutilations and murders. It was handled as well as could be expected and I kind of skimmed those.
This is one of the best UF series out there. Justin Gustainis adds these neat little tou...more
I had a difficult time with an aspect of the story, the child mutilations and murders. It was handled as well as could be expected and I kind of skimmed those.
This is one of the best UF series out there. Justin Gustainis adds these neat little tou...more
Evil Ways is the second book in a supernatural detective series. Quincey and Libby are once again investigating some wicked magic. As before, it takes a combination of magical and non-magical know how to get them through. I like this series because it’s a little different in the world of Urban Fantasy. Male POVs are hard to come by in this genre, especially an all human one. Quincey Morris is a likable normal guy, holding his own amidst unnatural circumstances. Qunicey’s magic tricks are complim...more
This was my first read about a not-too-above-mundane cloak and dagger plot. And I find this interesting and not bad at all. I mean, different plots joining together near the end, isn't that interesting? Although I'm a bit disappointed about Morris in this book. At first, he showed a great participation in the story but later it became simple and not too significant. It's not what I expected out of him. I love Hannah!
As a whole, “Evil Ways” is a good concept with an execution that didn’t manage to stir much of a reaction out of me. I am not sure I am in the capacity to recommend or warn off people as the experience as a whole was bittersweet and confusing. I still can’t make up my kind about “Evil Ways”, but there are enough reviews to show you a different perspective.
All of you Jim Butcher fans, definitely check out this new author. This is the second book in the series and features a rather infamous bar in Chicago (Jim Butcher-approved of course). The action is fast, the characters are memorable and I can't wait to read more.
Oct 04, 2011
Dave
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Fans of Jim Butcher or Simon Greene
Shelves:
fantasy
This paranormal book was fun, similar in tone to Jim Butcher's Dresden files but less humorous. I enjoyed the story and look forward to reading more by Justin Gustainis. Good characterizations and a fast-paced adventure made it a quick read.
There are other, decidedly less unpleasant, ways to get information out of a reluctant informant when one is the FBI and the informant is in Federal prison. The good guys could stand to take on a hint of grey.
A good, solid read. I liked this one better than the first, Black Magic Woman, which was good as well. Evil Ways moves along at a quick rate and comes to a satisfying ending. I look forward to book 3 in the series.
Another good read about Quincy Morris and Elizabeth Chastain battleing the people who choose the Left-hand path (black magic). I really enjoyed this one, a great way to spend the weekend.
Even better than the first book! I look forward to the third book (which I understand was delayed a year because the publisher, Solaris, was sold by its parent company).
Something slightly off about this that made it not QUITE as good as the first in the series. Still, however, enjoyable.
I liked the first one more. Pretty good, but a bit dark, characters all seem cold, no real humor here either.
A real humdinger of a book. Fast-paced and furious (& often funny as well) - I absolutely loved it!
This was my first book in this genre (mystery, suspense) I enjoyed it, Justin Gustainis is a gifted writer.
Terrible, misogynistic drivel. Very disappointing, especially since its world includes the far superior Dresden files.
Urgh. Nasty nasty book. Don't read it. It's dirty.
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Justin Gustainis was born in Northeast Pennsylvania in 1951. He attended college at the University of Scranton, a Jesuit university that figures prominently in several of his writings.
After earning both Bachelor's and Master's degrees, he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the U. S. Army.
Mr. Gustainis currently lives in Plattsburgh, New York, with his wife, Patricia Grogan. He is a Professor of Comm...more
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After earning both Bachelor's and Master's degrees, he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the U. S. Army.
Mr. Gustainis currently lives in Plattsburgh, New York, with his wife, Patricia Grogan. He is a Professor of Comm...more
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