A review by wynwicket
Soul Fraud by Andrew Givler

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Oh, this one was FUN.  Our Hero is down-on-his-luck Matthew Carver, who lives with his best friend and his friend’s girlfriend and is an easy guy to root for – he’s down-to-earth and very funny.  Reminiscent of Harry Dresden, but younger and not at all versed in the world of the magical when we meet him.  So when his soul is stolen by a demon named Dan, who has forged his signature, Matt finds himself getting a crash course in myth, as he finds himself meeting folks from multiple cultures’ folklores and caught in the beginnings of a war (because Hell’s actions have broken the accords between the various pantheons).

We have some Ancient Greek myth (Orion the Hunter, somewhat of a celebrity in this universe), the Fae (including a cameo from literature that I won’t spoil but who rather steals the show), and of course, demonkind.  I liked the variety of creatures and beings that the author involves.  Matt and his allies get into numerous scrapes, there’s plenty of action, and it’s an entertaining ride, with a surprising amount of heart as well.  I will definitely be seeking out the rest of the series, as I’m curious where things are going, and I really, really liked the characters.