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Wildcat Wizard #2
Faery Dust
Okay, so an elf blasted his way into my kitchen and it resulted in me killing a man in the nastiest of ways, but that's an occupational hazard. Good news? I had a job, and it was a doozy.
It was time to go steal a magical belt, the infamous Raeth Naeg. That wasn't the best part, though.
Yeah, that's right, I got to wear my ninja slippers .
But nothing was as it seemed, and elves were not to be trusted. Plus, there was the small issue of the million dollars. Oh, and the Hounds, and Vicky, who was doing my head in, and the vampires, and... You'll just have to read the damn book to find out the rest.
Hi, I'm Arthur "The Hat" Salzman. Gangster. Wizard. Screwed (again).
It was time to go steal a magical belt, the infamous Raeth Naeg. That wasn't the best part, though.
Yeah, that's right, I got to wear my ninja slippers .
But nothing was as it seemed, and elves were not to be trusted. Plus, there was the small issue of the million dollars. Oh, and the Hounds, and Vicky, who was doing my head in, and the vampires, and... You'll just have to read the damn book to find out the rest.
Hi, I'm Arthur "The Hat" Salzman. Gangster. Wizard. Screwed (again).
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2017
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Al K. Line
84 books186 followersAl K. Line is a British author who lives in rural England with his wife, son, and dogs.
When asked to describe himself for this bio all we got was the following:
"Who am I? Degrees, jobs, living in other countries, fighting squirrels, cuddling monkeys, amused by penguins, all the usual stuff."
When asked to describe himself for this bio all we got was the following:
"Who am I? Degrees, jobs, living in other countries, fighting squirrels, cuddling monkeys, amused by penguins, all the usual stuff."
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February 12, 2017
Full disclosure – I received a free copy of this book from the author as part of his “A-Team” in exchange for an honest review.
The Hat is back
Faery Dust continues the story of Arthur “The Hat” Salzman shortly after the close of “Blood Moon”. Arthur just wants to take it easy and try to get some rest, but Vicky has found herself with a rare week free of the husband and kids and is dying to accompany Arthur on her first job as his official “sidekick”. It seems that Vicky’s wishes may become a reality when Arthur is visited by Elion the fallen elf. The job: locate and retrieve the Raeth Naeg – a magical belt fashioned in part from the mythical sword of Beowulf. If Arthur succeeds, he (and Vicky) will be rewarded handsomely. If he fails, he will most likely have one vindictive fallen elf to deal with. The more Arthur delves into his quest, the more he realizes that nobody knows exactly what the Raeth Naeg’s powers are. This mystery only makes the object that more desirable. While getting the Raeth Naeg proves eventful enough with Vicky tagging along, delivering the item to Elion may be harder to do as he is nowhere to be found. Cerberus, Mikalus and vampire family and Elion’s siblings from the Nolands are also lining up for their shot at the Raeth Naeg and The Hat one way or another.
Poor Arthur has little down time in this follow up to “Blood Moon” and our resident insomniac wizard is stretched to his limits as he undertakes his newest job. With extreme exhaustion bordering on narcolepsy, Arthur really is fortunate to have the women in his life around more than normal in this episode whether he believes it or not. Even with Vicky trying his patience and almost getting them both killed on at least one occasion, she also proves her value when confronted with the vampires. As she shows The Hat, a mom can handle anything. The shifters make a return in an unusual way and, of course, if magical artifacts are involved, Nathan and his Cerberus goons will never be too far behind. I love the literary theme that’s developing with this series, from Tinkerbell’s wand to Beowulf’s sword the artifact that may turn up next is anyone’s guess.
The Hat is back
Faery Dust continues the story of Arthur “The Hat” Salzman shortly after the close of “Blood Moon”. Arthur just wants to take it easy and try to get some rest, but Vicky has found herself with a rare week free of the husband and kids and is dying to accompany Arthur on her first job as his official “sidekick”. It seems that Vicky’s wishes may become a reality when Arthur is visited by Elion the fallen elf. The job: locate and retrieve the Raeth Naeg – a magical belt fashioned in part from the mythical sword of Beowulf. If Arthur succeeds, he (and Vicky) will be rewarded handsomely. If he fails, he will most likely have one vindictive fallen elf to deal with. The more Arthur delves into his quest, the more he realizes that nobody knows exactly what the Raeth Naeg’s powers are. This mystery only makes the object that more desirable. While getting the Raeth Naeg proves eventful enough with Vicky tagging along, delivering the item to Elion may be harder to do as he is nowhere to be found. Cerberus, Mikalus and vampire family and Elion’s siblings from the Nolands are also lining up for their shot at the Raeth Naeg and The Hat one way or another.
Poor Arthur has little down time in this follow up to “Blood Moon” and our resident insomniac wizard is stretched to his limits as he undertakes his newest job. With extreme exhaustion bordering on narcolepsy, Arthur really is fortunate to have the women in his life around more than normal in this episode whether he believes it or not. Even with Vicky trying his patience and almost getting them both killed on at least one occasion, she also proves her value when confronted with the vampires. As she shows The Hat, a mom can handle anything. The shifters make a return in an unusual way and, of course, if magical artifacts are involved, Nathan and his Cerberus goons will never be too far behind. I love the literary theme that’s developing with this series, from Tinkerbell’s wand to Beowulf’s sword the artifact that may turn up next is anyone’s guess.
March 31, 2024
3.5 – 4 Stars
Faery Dust is the second book in the Wildcat Wizard series by Al K. Line. The complete series is available in a boxset, twelve books for the price of one #winning. What a great way to get your book-binge on.
The Wildcat Wizard Complete Collection Box Set contains the entire Wildcat Wizard series by Al K. Line. It is an epic, original, and intriguing urban fantasy series - woven with wizards, vampires, magic, paranormal elements, action, adventure, mystery, suspense, danger, drama, humour, heists, quests, the supernatural, and interesting quirky characters.
The Hat is a great character, he’s a bit of an anti-hero, as he gets caught up in quite an adventure (or two) with a few heists, mobsters, criminals, villains, and dangerous and dramatic developments to contend with. Along with his fairy godmother, they take us on quite a ride- one you won’t forget anytime soon.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Al K. Line!
Faery Dust is the second book in the Wildcat Wizard series by Al K. Line. The complete series is available in a boxset, twelve books for the price of one #winning. What a great way to get your book-binge on.
The Wildcat Wizard Complete Collection Box Set contains the entire Wildcat Wizard series by Al K. Line. It is an epic, original, and intriguing urban fantasy series - woven with wizards, vampires, magic, paranormal elements, action, adventure, mystery, suspense, danger, drama, humour, heists, quests, the supernatural, and interesting quirky characters.
The Hat is a great character, he’s a bit of an anti-hero, as he gets caught up in quite an adventure (or two) with a few heists, mobsters, criminals, villains, and dangerous and dramatic developments to contend with. Along with his fairy godmother, they take us on quite a ride- one you won’t forget anytime soon.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Al K. Line!
February 6, 2022
"Faery Dust", second in the 'Wildcat Wizard' does try and toughen it up but it doesn't really work.
Arthur “The Hat” Salzman, wizard and thief, starts off as a much harder character but quickly reverts to form, he's a joker with a soft heart and a quip on his lips until you threaten him or his family.
As was the case in "Blood Moon" the plot is revealed and then becomes secondary to the journey to a resolution.
Last time out when the story resolved itself it turned out that vampires just want to be loved, this time it's mostly a case of sibling rivalry and a dog collar.
In some ways it is very similar to the first book and there is little character development.
I like the books but I can see myself running out of patience if the series doesn't develop into anything more than standalone novels.
3 Stars.
Arthur “The Hat” Salzman, wizard and thief, starts off as a much harder character but quickly reverts to form, he's a joker with a soft heart and a quip on his lips until you threaten him or his family.
As was the case in "Blood Moon" the plot is revealed and then becomes secondary to the journey to a resolution.
Last time out when the story resolved itself it turned out that vampires just want to be loved, this time it's mostly a case of sibling rivalry and a dog collar.
In some ways it is very similar to the first book and there is little character development.
I like the books but I can see myself running out of patience if the series doesn't develop into anything more than standalone novels.
3 Stars.
June 14, 2017
Interesting
I found book 2 to be very interesting and page turning. I love the fact that it kept you guessing.
I found book 2 to be very interesting and page turning. I love the fact that it kept you guessing.
June 21, 2017
Pretty good
Interesting story for this one. All boils down to being pointless really but sets up the next book I guess.
Interesting story for this one. All boils down to being pointless really but sets up the next book I guess.
April 21, 2024
Enjoyed the first book but by the end of the second it was getting to be same ole same ole. There is such a thing as too much action
July 14, 2025
The Hat keeps getting into odd situations. Interesting.
February 25, 2017
3.0 stars
I'm bummed. I loved book one and was waiting on pins and needles for this sequel but it was just okay. Don't get me wrong, it was entertaining and I liked it well enough but it wasn't nearly as good as book one. There was less action and much more inner monologue - which I like because The Hat is hilarious - but this time around the monologues were much ado about nothing. Between philosophizing about his friendship with Vicky and getting preachy about crap, I was kinda bored at times.
Bottom line: I remain a fan of Al K. Line and this series but this book paled in comparison to book one. I'm just sayin'.
I'm bummed. I loved book one and was waiting on pins and needles for this sequel but it was just okay. Don't get me wrong, it was entertaining and I liked it well enough but it wasn't nearly as good as book one. There was less action and much more inner monologue - which I like because The Hat is hilarious - but this time around the monologues were much ado about nothing. Between philosophizing about his friendship with Vicky and getting preachy about crap, I was kinda bored at times.
Bottom line: I remain a fan of Al K. Line and this series but this book paled in comparison to book one. I'm just sayin'.
February 9, 2017
Arthur ‘The Hat’ Salzman, the gangster wizard, is back and as bad as ever. When the elf, Elion, breaks the wards to his house and offers him a job; steal the Raeth Naeg, Beowulf’s legendary belt, for which he’s willing to pay the princely sum of a million dollars, Arthur’s reluctant, but you don’t say no to an elf, who also happens to be one of the Fallen, an elf who has been exiled to the land of the humans.
In Faery Dust by Al K. Line, the second book in the Wildcat Wizard series, Arthur has to deal with an enigmatic, but extremely powerful, elf, said elf’s jealous siblings, a teenage daughter who is a witch in training, and Vicki, his new, untrained sidekick. Like the first book in this series, the reader is treated to a hero who is often anything but heroic—he kills a thug who abused his daughter and feels no real guilt about it, does some pretty gruesome things to other beings who get in the way of the completion of his mission, and worries when his favorite hat is vandalized.
If you like your paranormal story to be bloody and bloody funny, you’ll love this book. For readers who like their hero to be flawed, but still principled, it’s all there in Faery Dust.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book.
In Faery Dust by Al K. Line, the second book in the Wildcat Wizard series, Arthur has to deal with an enigmatic, but extremely powerful, elf, said elf’s jealous siblings, a teenage daughter who is a witch in training, and Vicki, his new, untrained sidekick. Like the first book in this series, the reader is treated to a hero who is often anything but heroic—he kills a thug who abused his daughter and feels no real guilt about it, does some pretty gruesome things to other beings who get in the way of the completion of his mission, and worries when his favorite hat is vandalized.
If you like your paranormal story to be bloody and bloody funny, you’ll love this book. For readers who like their hero to be flawed, but still principled, it’s all there in Faery Dust.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book.
February 8, 2017
This book is the second in the Wildcat Wizard series. I really enjoyed the first one and was glad to see another one. In this book, Arthur is tasked with finding an ancient object for an elf, and he can’t refuse the task. Besides, he’s offering one million dollars, and The Hat can’t turn that down. Add to that, Vicky wants to be in on a job to find out what it’s like. What can possibly go wrong? I have to say it was great seeing all the characters in this book. Arthur’s faery godmother wasn’t in it much and I really missed her because I really like her. However, George, Vicky, and Arthur really do make a great team, and in this installment, we get to know these characters are great deal more than we did before. As such, the plot wasn’t as full as it was in the first, but the writing is so great, you hardly notice; Mr. Line really goes deep into Arthur’s mind and finds out what makes him tick. These books are really so much fun and so action-packed, I don’t really want to put them down. If you like really fun urban fantasy, give this book a try, as well as Mr. Line’s other series. They are a thrill-ride! Highly recommend!
Thanks to the author for the e-copy which I voluntarily reviewed. This same review will be posted on both Goodreads and Amazon.
Thanks to the author for the e-copy which I voluntarily reviewed. This same review will be posted on both Goodreads and Amazon.
February 17, 2017
For the love of Ceasar!!
Another great book. Great storyline. More development of the sidekick. Lots of action. Lots of funny situations. The Hat gets into some crazy predicaments. You will enjoy this book.
Another great book. Great storyline. More development of the sidekick. Lots of action. Lots of funny situations. The Hat gets into some crazy predicaments. You will enjoy this book.
February 14, 2017
As much fun. As the Black Spark
I really enjoy both the writing style, and the story. Great characters, easy to like them. I will be getting them all as they come out.
I really enjoy both the writing style, and the story. Great characters, easy to like them. I will be getting them all as they come out.
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