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Dead Matter (2010)

by Anton Strout(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0441018440 (ISBN13: 9780441018444)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Ace

series

Simon Canderous

review 1: Deader Still by Anton Strout is the third book in the Simon Canderous series. Based in New York City, the series revolves around reformed thief Simon, trying to use his power of psychometry (the ability to learn about an object's past via touch) for good by joining the Department of Extraordinary Affairs. The DEA has been set up to protect NY citizens from the supernatural, and to hide the supernatural from ordinary beings. Simon finds his power a mixed blessing, as touching objects and people often leads to debilitating and unwanted visions. He is mentored by Connor, his supervisor at the Department of Extraordinary Affairs, and his girl friend Jane, a previous cultist. [return][return]Anton Strout has really hit his stride in Dead Matter. The writing is witty, the plot... more moves along briskly, and the supporting characters show more depth and personality. The plot of Dead Matter revolves around the search for Connor's brother, who disappeared as a child. Simon & Jane try to help Connor , while battling some strange monsters and lots of red tape. As usual, laugh-out-loud moments abound. Simon's world is intriguing and beautifully described. Great fun.
review 2: This would have been a fabulous book if the author had not overloaded it with nonsensical claptrap like naming a paranormal investigation department "The Department of Things That Go Bump In The Night," and giving his British Department head a ridiculously ethnic name like "Argyle." And can someone explain to me why Simon's girlfriend Jane, who can communicate with technology, suddenly can't "handle" a card reader that's blocking their entrance into a building?? Sloppy story-telling man, plain and simple. less

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