Claws of the Collector

Shade the Collector, Book 1

By: Douglas Lumsden

Narrated by: Duffy P. Weber

CLAWS, BLADES, GUNS, AND FIRE!

Benedict Shade, a were-cat and collector of exotic and potentially lethal magical artifacts, arrives in Yerba City with his good buddy, Dwayne, to “collect” (some would say “steal”) an unusual dagger that is much more than it seems. Little does Shade realize that the dagger was involved in an assassination attempt with dire consequences. To keep the dagger, Shade will have to navigate his way through secret hit squads, a homicidal troll, a trickster god, a fire demon, a sorcerous goat, the most powerful witch in western Tolanica, and law enforcement agencies from two different realms. Not to mention a dragon or two. But success for Shade and Dwayne could lead to a devastating interrealm war!

©2024 Douglas W Lumsden (P)2025 Douglas W Lumsden

Fun story

So much better than the last three books I’ve read. Though, I kinda wish the main character was the PI instead of the cat dude and the pacing seemed to lag st times because the main characters kinda have the same conversation several times in a row. On the fence about trying the next book but will keep an eye on the author for another series.