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atis52's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as Titan Shade, the ending especially was a mess, but still the unique setting made this book a very good read.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book, really enjoyed more time with these characters in this world, and the mystery was intriguing! Carter has something really interesting to deal with that was great to read! Can't wait to read more!
decafjess's review against another edition
5.0
For a story that takes place in an alternate world, the setting sure feels like somewhere I've been before and somewhere I could easily go back to in future stories.
The events of book 1 have changed the power dynamics within the city and make cops Carter and Jax local celebrities, complicating their detective work. What appears to be a low-profile case of a dead prostitute in an alley spirals into something much more sinister involving organized crime and corrupt politicians. And to make things worse, Carter is feeling strange phantom pains and sensations and drawing a bit too much attention from a new, enigmatic doctor at the police station.
An action-packed, fun, and violent ride.
I'll keep preordering these, for sure.
The events of book 1 have changed the power dynamics within the city and make cops Carter and Jax local celebrities, complicating their detective work. What appears to be a low-profile case of a dead prostitute in an alley spirals into something much more sinister involving organized crime and corrupt politicians. And to make things worse, Carter is feeling strange phantom pains and sensations and drawing a bit too much attention from a new, enigmatic doctor at the police station.
An action-packed, fun, and violent ride.
I'll keep preordering these, for sure.
plantedbypiggies's review against another edition
4.0
I won an advanced reader’s copy in a contest, thank you to DAW!
This is a sequel to Titanshade, which I loved last year. The atmosphere of the setting is great, and Stout does a great job with prose. All of those high points are showcased again, with an ending that is quite emotional and bittersweet.
If you enjoy police procedurals with a side of suffering due to personal consequences, this is a great book!
sjfurger's review against another edition
4.0
Book 2 of the Carter Archives just as exciting and wonderful as the first. Dan, buddy, you’re killing it. Love these characters and this world you’ve created!
lizardskin's review against another edition
5.0
I really love these books--great characters, very cool setting and worldbuilding.
kimberlyblack's review
adventurous
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
danstout's review
5.0
I always give a book one star for every time it makes me swear out loud while writing it. This one earned five plus, easy.
It was a joy to be back with characters I love, and it was a challenge to get new readers up to speed without boring those who are coming in having read Titanshade. This book is always going to be special to me, and I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride!
It was a joy to be back with characters I love, and it was a challenge to get new readers up to speed without boring those who are coming in having read Titanshade. This book is always going to be special to me, and I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride!
sunsoar25's review
5.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The city of Titanshade pulses with nervous energy. The discovery of new riches beneath its snowfields has given residents hope for prosperity, but it also means the arrival of federal troops, along with assurances that they are only there to "stabilize the situation". Newcomers flood the streets, dreaming of finding their fortunes, while in the backrooms and beer halls of the city, a populist resistance gains support, its leaders' true motives hidden behind nativist slogans. And in an alley, a gruesome discovery: the mutilated body of a young woman, a recent immigrant so little-regarded that not even her lovers bothered to learn her name. But in death, she's found a champion. Detective Carter single-mindedly pursues the killer as he navigates political pressures and resists becoming a pawn in the struggles tipping the city toward anarchy. But when more innocent lives are lost and time runs short, he's forced to decide if justice is worth sparking all-out war in the streets during the biggest celebration of the year: Titan's Day.
Titan's Day (The Carter Archives #2) by Dan Stout was easily one of my most anticipated sequels of 2020 and somehow I managed to be approved for an ARC via NetGalley. I'm so happy to report that this sequel was just as brilliant and possibly even better than book one in the series, Titanshade. I can officially say that Titan's Day has moved to the top of my favorite reads of the year. Stout's world-building and character development are top notch and feel quite natural. There aren't any huge info dumps to take you out of the story, which is always refreshing to find in a newer fantasy or sci-fi series.
In terms of the world-building, the city of Titanshade is practically a living, breathing character in its own right. We get to explore and see a little more of it this time around. Plus, the 1970s and early 1980s aesthetic really helps it stand out from other urban fantasy series and it adds to its noir style in the best way. The residents of the city are just as fascinating and Stout's development of his two leads, Carter and Ajax, is delightful. Now, the two have gotten used to each other's idiosyncrasies and they've learned to bounce off each other while on the job, especially Carter off of Ajax. Everyone seems like they could just walk right off the page. On that note, I loved the sense of humor in the story - there are some real laugh out loud moments when it comes to the dialogue between Carter and Ajax. Finally, I'd also like to mention that the mystery is a bit more slow burn giving us a some more a time to explore the city and feel out the new characters. We still get plenty of action this time around, but we get to savor the other elements of the story a little longer.
Overall, I can't recommend The Carter Archives series enough. If you haven't picked them up yet, what are you waiting for? Titan's Day and it's predecessor Titianshade are the perfect combination of The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, Dirty Harry, Dragnet (the original 1950s tv series) and Chinatown. Plus, just look at Christian McGrath's cover! That is awesome. I can't wait to see what Dan Stout does next!
The city of Titanshade pulses with nervous energy. The discovery of new riches beneath its snowfields has given residents hope for prosperity, but it also means the arrival of federal troops, along with assurances that they are only there to "stabilize the situation". Newcomers flood the streets, dreaming of finding their fortunes, while in the backrooms and beer halls of the city, a populist resistance gains support, its leaders' true motives hidden behind nativist slogans. And in an alley, a gruesome discovery: the mutilated body of a young woman, a recent immigrant so little-regarded that not even her lovers bothered to learn her name. But in death, she's found a champion. Detective Carter single-mindedly pursues the killer as he navigates political pressures and resists becoming a pawn in the struggles tipping the city toward anarchy. But when more innocent lives are lost and time runs short, he's forced to decide if justice is worth sparking all-out war in the streets during the biggest celebration of the year: Titan's Day.
Titan's Day (The Carter Archives #2) by Dan Stout was easily one of my most anticipated sequels of 2020 and somehow I managed to be approved for an ARC via NetGalley. I'm so happy to report that this sequel was just as brilliant and possibly even better than book one in the series, Titanshade. I can officially say that Titan's Day has moved to the top of my favorite reads of the year. Stout's world-building and character development are top notch and feel quite natural. There aren't any huge info dumps to take you out of the story, which is always refreshing to find in a newer fantasy or sci-fi series.
In terms of the world-building, the city of Titanshade is practically a living, breathing character in its own right. We get to explore and see a little more of it this time around. Plus, the 1970s and early 1980s aesthetic really helps it stand out from other urban fantasy series and it adds to its noir style in the best way. The residents of the city are just as fascinating and Stout's development of his two leads, Carter and Ajax, is delightful. Now, the two have gotten used to each other's idiosyncrasies and they've learned to bounce off each other while on the job, especially Carter off of Ajax. Everyone seems like they could just walk right off the page. On that note, I loved the sense of humor in the story - there are some real laugh out loud moments when it comes to the dialogue between Carter and Ajax. Finally, I'd also like to mention that the mystery is a bit more slow burn giving us a some more a time to explore the city and feel out the new characters. We still get plenty of action this time around, but we get to savor the other elements of the story a little longer.
Overall, I can't recommend The Carter Archives series enough. If you haven't picked them up yet, what are you waiting for? Titan's Day and it's predecessor Titianshade are the perfect combination of The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, Dirty Harry, Dragnet (the original 1950s tv series) and Chinatown. Plus, just look at Christian McGrath's cover! That is awesome. I can't wait to see what Dan Stout does next!