Edden, one smart cookie (read-along to cp 29 inclusive)

Edden was one of those characters that, unlike Ceri or Kisten, was intentionally created to fulfill a need for the story. He is my contact to the FIB, my burly captain, somewhat stereotyped down to the loose tie and coffee stain on his lapel. And that was okay, because you know immediately who and what he is. There is no hidden plot, no ulterior motive. He is exactly who he appears to be, and in a cast of characters who have a hidden agenda, Edden is a much needed relief. That’s not to say he’s cardboard. Least, I never saw him that way.

But I can’t help but like the guy. He’s ex military, and frustrated with the bigotry in both the FIB and the IS. He just wants to get the bad guys, and when Ivy goes to talk to him, he goads her into getting herself jailed–just so he can talk to the witch who just survived a demon attack. He wants to use her, but he wants to use her to help his own department bring in the bad guys.

I just finished proofing a chapter in The Undead Pool where Rachel is invited to talk to a shift change meeting down at the FIB. Is the bigotry still there? Yep. It would be a true fairytale if it wasn’t. But she is there, too, and they listen to her. That feels pretty good to me.

As part of the read-along, the e-books will be going on sale as we discuss them. Dead Witch Walking is on sale right now.

And an early heads up. Harper is going to have two large give aways in conjunction with the read along, but I’ll have my own, smaller giveaways in between, one for each book. The first will be on Monday where I’ll give away three signed hard covers of Dead Witch Walking. More on how to enter, on Monday morning. Monday. Not now, Monday. (grin)