UNSHAPELY THINGS

“A richly detailed world . . . It will pull you along a corkscrew of twists and turns to a final cataclysmic battle that could literally remake the world.”

—Rob Thurman, national bestselling author of Madhouse

“An engaging urban fantasy . . . a bravura finale.”

—SF Reviews.net

“[An] entertaining contemporary fantasy mystery with a hard-boiled druid detective . . . a promising start to a new series.”

— Locus

“Masterfully blends detective thriller with fantasy . . . a fast-paced thrill ride . . . Del Franco never pauses the action . . . and Connor Grey is a very likable protagonist. The twisting action and engaging lead make Unshapely Things hard to put down.”

—BookLoons

“The intriguing cast of characters keeps the readers involved with the mystery wrapped up in the fantasy

. . . I look forward to spending more time with Connor in the future, and learning more about him and his world.”

—Gumshoe

“A wonderfully written, richly detailed, and complex fantasy novel with twists and turns that make it unputdownable . . . Mr. Del Franco’s take on magic and paranormal elements is fresh and intriguing. Connor Grey’s an appealing hero bound to delight fantasy and paranormal romance fans alike.”

—The Romance Readers Connection

“Compelling and fast paced . . . The world-building is superb . . . Fans of urban fantasy should get a kick out of book one in this new series.”

—Romantic Times

“A very impressive start. The characters were engaging and believable, and the plot was intriguing. I found myself unable to put it down until I had devoured it completely, and I’m eagerly looking forward to the sequel.”

—Book Fetish

“A wonderful, smart, and action-packed mystery involving dead fairies, political intrigue, and maybe a plot to destroy humanity . . . Unshapely Things has everything it takes to launch a long-running series, and I’m very excited to see what Del Franco has in store next for Connor Grey and his friends.”

—Bookslut

Ace Books

by Mark Del Franco