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| Original Title: | Urban Shaman |
| ISBN: | 0373802234 (ISBN13: 9780373802234) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Walker Papers #1 |
| Characters: | Joanne Walker, Gary, Coyote, Cernunnos |
| Setting: | United States of America |
C.E. Murphy
Paperback | Pages: 410 pages Rating: 3.73 | 14058 Users | 797 Reviews
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Joanne Walker has three days to learn to use her shamanic powers and save the world from the unleashed Wild Hunt. No worries. No pressure. Never mind the lack of sleep, the perplexing new talent for healing from fatal wounds, or the cryptic, talking coyote who appears in her dreams. And if all that's not bad enough, in the three years Joanne's been a cop, she's never seen a dead body -- but she's just come across her second in three days. It's been a bitch of a week. And it isn't over yet.
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| Title | : | Urban Shaman (Walker Papers #1) |
| Author | : | C.E. Murphy |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 410 pages |
| Published | : | May 31st 2005 by Luna |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Urban Fantasy. Paranormal. Magic. Fiction. Mystery. Supernatural |
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Ratings: 3.73 From 14058 Users | 797 ReviewsWrite Up Appertaining To Books Urban Shaman (Walker Papers #1)
Eh. I'm only going with two stars because I actually made it through it. In the heat of the action complete confusion and chaos seemed to be all I got from it. The protagonist wasn't someone I would rally behind... she was too busy being sarcastic or dumb. Either way it wasn't endearing. Plus I always find it hard to get behind a lead who wears pants w/ elastic band and a fanny pack. Seriously?Rating - "Am I supposed to rate books I DNF? If so 1 star." I made it through the first chapter. Usually, that would not be something to boast about but in this case I consider it an accomplishment. Anyone who has read any of my reviews should know that I like things that make sense. Even though I love fantasy and magic, there still has to be some logic present in the story. The story starts with a woman who is coming back from overseas from a funeral (actually, I don't even know her name). She
I waited a very long time to be able to read this book. It seems that my librarian hates me and puts me on the very bottom of the waiting list for any book. The plot was interesting, but I was severely let down by the pacing. It was fascinating to read about this Celtic plot line. It took me by surprise that the main character was a police officer, and her assertiveness for trying to find the damsel in distress. It was interesting to read about an Irish Navaho (I know that sounds like and
Ms. Murphy managed to do something I didn't think could be accomplished. She wrote this incredible story that seamlessly intertwines Celtic and Native American folklore and mythology. Let me tell you this is a book you don't want to put down. It is so vivid it's like a movie, but I haven't seen a movie this cool. Hollywood doesn't like to take chances on women in high prolife action roles. And this is definitely a woman's story. Joanne Walker is running away from her dual heritage as a Cherokee
Overall an enjoyable read. A reluctant mechanic in the police department is moved to help a woman she witnessed being attacked. She finds a cab driver to get her to the location and meets the woman, opening up a series of events that change her life. A reviewer characterized Joanne as a "reluctant heroine," and that captures the character mood well. She ends up involved in the supernatural, discovering shaman skills after a deadly meeting with the Wild Hunt. I enjoyed the introduction to her
I loved the first half of this book. Great characters, some very funny lines, nice plot set up. Somewhere in the last half, the plot got all fuzzy, the main character's talents were inexplicably good enough to whip the bad guy and she suddenly knew how to use them, and the ending didn't even make sense. What a letdown! I'll read another book about this character should one come out but I hope the sophomore effort is better constructed. It would be a waste of a great character if this is all
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