A review by roksyreads
Kill the Messenger by Maz Maddox

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Preston’s job as a human agent on the Demon Human Alliance and Protection team is challenging enough without the sudden reappearance of vampires. As the once extinct blight threatens the city from the shadows, Preston and his partner and friend, Tabel, must break protocol to investigate the threat—flying under the radar as nightmares nip at their heels and whilst protecting the succubi yoga instructor who almost became a meal. With no one else to turn to, the three men are forced to team up with the mysterious Dallas Wilde, a horny idiot claiming to be an expert on the undead. Together, the rag-tag team of four travel to the darkest, most dangerous parts of the city to hunt the vampire horde. To solve the mystery and protect the city, Preston must keep them alive—and avoid tripping over his feelings for his best friend and partner.

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Maz Maddox. I’ve been working my way though her catalogue over the last few months and having an absolute blast. My latest adventure into the mad world of Maz is the Wilde Contracts series. Featuring a diverse cast of characters and a sweet, passionate friends-to-lovers romance, Kill the Messenger is a prequel novella that compliments the main series. Although not necessarily mandatory reading, it is a great introduction to the series’ urban fantasy setting—one that is brimming with magic and where humans and demons live side by side—and also provides a broader foundation for the overarching plot of the series.