Urban Shaman (Walker Papers, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Oct 04, 2011 D.G. rated it it was ok

Shelves: reviewed, audiobook, urban-fantasy, sucked

Finally! It's over!

I can't remember the last time I got so annoyed with a heroine. Oh yes...I can! It was a couple of days ago when I DNFed Heart of Stone, a book by this same author. It's clear that this author's ideas and mine don't match so this is the last book I'll read by her. (I finished this one because it fits two challenges I'm doing. Otherwise, I would have dnfed it too.)

The first thing that struck me about Urban Shaman was the similarities between Joanne and Mercy Thompson: both are ...more

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Feb 05, 2008 Kati rated it really liked it

Shelves: in-english, ebooks, 2008, urban-fantasy

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Jun 03, 2008 Christal rated it liked it

Shelves: female-lead, shamans-and-druids, urban-fantasy, magic, gods-and-goddesses, pi-detective-cop

I really enjoyed this book and the main character, Jo, a mechanic turned cop turned very reluctant shaman. The magic and myth backgrounds were interesting and the supporting characters are great. I really enjoyed one Mr. Gary Muldoon. Can he become my sidekick please? I have already picked up the next two books and am eager to see how Jo grows into her new role and how her life changes because of it.

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Feb 17, 2009 The Flooze rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy-paranormal, vanquished_2009

Yet another writer, and new series, for me to obsess over! Urban Shaman, the first book of The Walker Papers series, is a fast-paced mix of Celtic and Cherokee myths. From that seemingly odd combination, Murphy crafts an absorbing tale-made all the more alluring by its protagonist.

Joanne Walker is quirky. She's odd. She's a weisenheimer. She seems to draw people to her. And she just found out that she serves a far greater purpose than changing brake pads for the guys at the precinct.

Joanne, an ...more

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Oct 13, 2011 D rated it really liked it

Shelves: excellent-fantasy

I'm not really sure why some people were harsh with this book. The heroine was likable, the plot was well-paced, and there was so much room left for development later on in the series.

And best of all, while this wasn't exactly urban fantasy (I'd call in modern fantasy), it didn't turn out to be a sneaky paranormal romance. Hate it when that happens. ...more

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