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The Wyld Hunt
The Wyld Hunt is an explosive science fiction detective thriller set in a futuristic London.
When Agents John Aries and Lovelace takes on the search for a missing wealthy businessman it becomes a fight for survival and his very soul on the streets of London. With time running out can they stay alive long enough to solve the case?
Aries, his partner Agent Lovelace, the tough ex-street cop, and the enigmatic and dangerous femme fatale Clarice, are pulled into a maelstrom of politics, intrigue and corruption in a case that will take them from the peak of London’s power structure but to the darkest depths of the human soul.
The Wyld Hunt is the explosive 5-star Amazon rated novel from Gunnar Roxen and is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Wyld Hunt is book 1 in the exciting Agency Case Files series!
If you love Jim Butcher, Richard Morgan, Mike Carey, or Charles Stross you will love The Wyld Hunt!
When Agents John Aries and Lovelace takes on the search for a missing wealthy businessman it becomes a fight for survival and his very soul on the streets of London. With time running out can they stay alive long enough to solve the case?
Aries, his partner Agent Lovelace, the tough ex-street cop, and the enigmatic and dangerous femme fatale Clarice, are pulled into a maelstrom of politics, intrigue and corruption in a case that will take them from the peak of London’s power structure but to the darkest depths of the human soul.
The Wyld Hunt is the explosive 5-star Amazon rated novel from Gunnar Roxen and is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Wyld Hunt is book 1 in the exciting Agency Case Files series!
If you love Jim Butcher, Richard Morgan, Mike Carey, or Charles Stross you will love The Wyld Hunt!
292 pages, Paperback
First published April 17, 2012
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July 15, 2013
(Disclaimer - I was provided a comp. copy of this ebook for review purposes. I do not have any connection with the author.)
We first meet Agent John Aries, Echo Agent, and his partner, Tarus Arken Karazhja, better known by his nickname 'Lovelace', in this the first of the 'Agency Case Files', as they investigate the apparent suicide of Massey de Sargon. Set in a future Earth, this sci-fi thriller quickly grows in complication leading to an ever more desperate and far-reaching investigation which takes John and Lovelace to and beyond the limits of their skill and endurance. This is a fast paced and gripping read, one which I am happy to recommend.
In many ways this book reminded me of the highly popular Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, but with a sci-fi setting rather than urban fantasy. The pace, tone and language is very similar, but instead of vampires and werewolves we have Echos and Pures. It feels more pulp than hard sci-fi in its action and the inclusion of supernatural elements and religious backdrop, although the seeing itself is complex and well thought out. Much is left hinted at in this book in both the present and the past and I'll look forward to this being further developed in later volumes.
The Echos are humans with psychic powers, the ability to call upon the power of The Wyld to manipulate in some way the world around them, each having their own specific area of expertise. This power comes with a sinister twist, the Wyld is carcinogenic, each time they call upon it, they take one step nearer to their death. There is also the risk that they lose their self-control and unleash a devastating blast of power upon the world around them. Despite these drawbacks, use of the Wyld is a constant lure to it's channellers.
Pures are a human subspecies. Lovelace is enhanced with a massive, toughened build, a mouth full of sharp teeth evolved for tearing and all black eyes, devoid of white. They too have their weaknesses; in Lovelace's case a sensitivity to bright light and religious compulsion.
The activity in the book is balanced between fast and furious action scenes reminiscent of a Hollywood blockbuster and political intrigue as the partners find that the case ruins deeper and wider in their society than at first believed with severe ramifications for both of them. The interplay between these two is fun as they are both forced to discover who the other is and if they can trust them.
One of the main issues in the book is that of class. In this futuristic setting, the higher your class the higher you live, literally, with the wealthiest and most successful enjoying better air, space and views, whereas the poorer and lower classes live far below in squalor and darkness; a criminal haven.
This is a very enjoyable read, a fascinating setting with humour, action and interesting characters. It's not deep hard-core sci-fi, but explores some interesting questions about the forces that drive us, our relationships and commitments. I'm pleased to see a book of this style adopting sci-fi, makes a pleasant change. I'll be reading more!
As well as reading, one of my hobbies is playing rpg games. As I read this I couldn't help but feel this would make an excellent setting and often found myself thinking how I would stat up characters and utilise the rich setting. Naturally I was thrilled to discover son after finishing that Chronicle City have produced a such a game, the Broken Shield RPG (http://shop.chroniclecity.co.uk/Broke...). I will be checking that out before too long as well.
We first meet Agent John Aries, Echo Agent, and his partner, Tarus Arken Karazhja, better known by his nickname 'Lovelace', in this the first of the 'Agency Case Files', as they investigate the apparent suicide of Massey de Sargon. Set in a future Earth, this sci-fi thriller quickly grows in complication leading to an ever more desperate and far-reaching investigation which takes John and Lovelace to and beyond the limits of their skill and endurance. This is a fast paced and gripping read, one which I am happy to recommend.
In many ways this book reminded me of the highly popular Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, but with a sci-fi setting rather than urban fantasy. The pace, tone and language is very similar, but instead of vampires and werewolves we have Echos and Pures. It feels more pulp than hard sci-fi in its action and the inclusion of supernatural elements and religious backdrop, although the seeing itself is complex and well thought out. Much is left hinted at in this book in both the present and the past and I'll look forward to this being further developed in later volumes.
The Echos are humans with psychic powers, the ability to call upon the power of The Wyld to manipulate in some way the world around them, each having their own specific area of expertise. This power comes with a sinister twist, the Wyld is carcinogenic, each time they call upon it, they take one step nearer to their death. There is also the risk that they lose their self-control and unleash a devastating blast of power upon the world around them. Despite these drawbacks, use of the Wyld is a constant lure to it's channellers.
Pures are a human subspecies. Lovelace is enhanced with a massive, toughened build, a mouth full of sharp teeth evolved for tearing and all black eyes, devoid of white. They too have their weaknesses; in Lovelace's case a sensitivity to bright light and religious compulsion.
The activity in the book is balanced between fast and furious action scenes reminiscent of a Hollywood blockbuster and political intrigue as the partners find that the case ruins deeper and wider in their society than at first believed with severe ramifications for both of them. The interplay between these two is fun as they are both forced to discover who the other is and if they can trust them.
One of the main issues in the book is that of class. In this futuristic setting, the higher your class the higher you live, literally, with the wealthiest and most successful enjoying better air, space and views, whereas the poorer and lower classes live far below in squalor and darkness; a criminal haven.
This is a very enjoyable read, a fascinating setting with humour, action and interesting characters. It's not deep hard-core sci-fi, but explores some interesting questions about the forces that drive us, our relationships and commitments. I'm pleased to see a book of this style adopting sci-fi, makes a pleasant change. I'll be reading more!
As well as reading, one of my hobbies is playing rpg games. As I read this I couldn't help but feel this would make an excellent setting and often found myself thinking how I would stat up characters and utilise the rich setting. Naturally I was thrilled to discover son after finishing that Chronicle City have produced a such a game, the Broken Shield RPG (http://shop.chroniclecity.co.uk/Broke...). I will be checking that out before too long as well.
May 3, 2012
I can highly recommend The Wyld Hunt - it's a fast-paced thriller set in a gritty, future London, where technology might let you fly around the city, but people are still people.
I really engaged with the two main characters, Aries and Lovelace, a mismatched pair of detectives. I liked the way the hidden history of the characters was slowly eked out, allowing the reader to try and guess how it fitted in with the present case they were investigating. And I liked how their relationship ebbs and flows, from initially not really knowing each other very well to beginning to trust each.
There is some violence in this novel, but it's mostly action movie violence, with only one really gruesome scene, that I felt was justified because it showed us just how nasty one of the bad guys was.
I'm looking forward to future books in the Agency Case Files series, so I can find out more about the characters and the world they live in.
Disclaimer: I know the author.
I really engaged with the two main characters, Aries and Lovelace, a mismatched pair of detectives. I liked the way the hidden history of the characters was slowly eked out, allowing the reader to try and guess how it fitted in with the present case they were investigating. And I liked how their relationship ebbs and flows, from initially not really knowing each other very well to beginning to trust each.
There is some violence in this novel, but it's mostly action movie violence, with only one really gruesome scene, that I felt was justified because it showed us just how nasty one of the bad guys was.
I'm looking forward to future books in the Agency Case Files series, so I can find out more about the characters and the world they live in.
Disclaimer: I know the author.
May 6, 2012
Sci-fi, magic, a future world, and multiple crimes to solve - what more could I ask for?
Roxen introduces the future technology subtly, so that midway through you already take the sci-fi inventions for granted. The setting is a bleak future London that sucks you in, the characters are intriguing and plot is well executed.
Great first novel, looking forward to reading more of the Agency Case Files.
Roxen introduces the future technology subtly, so that midway through you already take the sci-fi inventions for granted. The setting is a bleak future London that sucks you in, the characters are intriguing and plot is well executed.
Great first novel, looking forward to reading more of the Agency Case Files.
September 16, 2023
I loved this mix of sci-fi, noir and mythology. There is so much attention given to the worldbuilding, and great to read sci-fi set in London!
February 27, 2014
Gunnar Roxen’s first book of ‘The Agency Case Files’ takes us through a science fiction future where the Echoes (humans with psychic abilities when, if used, takes them closer to death) and Slivers (modified humans with increased strength and abilities but a weakness towards sunlight) live alongside other types of modified humans.
Battling their way through this world of both science and the supernatural are agents Aries (an Echo) and Lovelace (a Sliver) , who are paired together to investigate the death of one Massey de Sargon. The demise of this individual leads them into the dark underbelly of London and with both guile and violence they must confront dangers as the truth unfolds.
Aries and Lovelace are two intriguing characters and are well defined, and although we learn much about them in this book they are two people I’m looking forward to reading more about. Although there is no real distrust at their initial meeting it makes for an interesting story as they learn more about each other and how they fit into the overall story. Aries especially is a well-defined individual as his life-shortening power makes for an almost tragic figure.
The story moves along at a nice clip and has some very good action scenes, not brutal but still quite violent, and the intrigue is very involving. It took me a while to get a handle on the setting, with the science, supernatural and religious threads all thrown at you in short order, but the casual everyday attitude the characters have to it makes it feel very comfortable, almost natural, and that helps you ease into it. Once you get your head around the setting and what it’s all about you can get into the meat of the story.
And it’s a very good story. It may feel like the usual ‘innocuous death snowballing into a massive world-busting story of massive proportions’ type of plot, but the nature in which you get to the conclusion and the adventure you experience with the characters is worth it.
A well-written book of action and investigation with interesting characters in an intriguing science fiction/supernatural setting. Recommended.
If you like this book, or settings like this in general, then I can also recommend the tabletop roleplaying game of the world that the Wylde Hunt is set in: ‘Broken Shield’ from Chronicle City.
Battling their way through this world of both science and the supernatural are agents Aries (an Echo) and Lovelace (a Sliver) , who are paired together to investigate the death of one Massey de Sargon. The demise of this individual leads them into the dark underbelly of London and with both guile and violence they must confront dangers as the truth unfolds.
Aries and Lovelace are two intriguing characters and are well defined, and although we learn much about them in this book they are two people I’m looking forward to reading more about. Although there is no real distrust at their initial meeting it makes for an interesting story as they learn more about each other and how they fit into the overall story. Aries especially is a well-defined individual as his life-shortening power makes for an almost tragic figure.
The story moves along at a nice clip and has some very good action scenes, not brutal but still quite violent, and the intrigue is very involving. It took me a while to get a handle on the setting, with the science, supernatural and religious threads all thrown at you in short order, but the casual everyday attitude the characters have to it makes it feel very comfortable, almost natural, and that helps you ease into it. Once you get your head around the setting and what it’s all about you can get into the meat of the story.
And it’s a very good story. It may feel like the usual ‘innocuous death snowballing into a massive world-busting story of massive proportions’ type of plot, but the nature in which you get to the conclusion and the adventure you experience with the characters is worth it.
A well-written book of action and investigation with interesting characters in an intriguing science fiction/supernatural setting. Recommended.
If you like this book, or settings like this in general, then I can also recommend the tabletop roleplaying game of the world that the Wylde Hunt is set in: ‘Broken Shield’ from Chronicle City.
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