Diabolical Sword, Melissa Erin Jackson
Diabolical Sword, Melissa Erin Jackson
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Diabolical Sword

Author: Melissa Erin Jackson

Narrator: Victoria Villarreal, Mac Fowler, Chris Johnson, Connor Brannigan

Unabridged: 12 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ringtail Press

Published: 03/05/2022


Synopsis

A sentient sword. An artifact collector. A whole world of trouble.
My name is Harlow Fletcher, and I’m a charm collector.
As the daughter of bounty hunters, I know more about the criminal underbelly than the average citizen of Luma, California. But when Dad’s work got him killed, and Mom went on the lam, I swore off the profession for myself. Instead, I use my knack for finding rare artifacts—namely illegal magic-laced weapons—to sneak into criminals’ homes after the police have carted them off for their latest infractions. Once I’ve helped myself to the contraband, I sell it to the highest bidder.
While looting my latest victim, I find a gorgeous sword. I immediately regret my decision to steal it. The weapon is alive. It’s lightning-quick, has an anger management problem, and refuses to be left behind. Days later, I count my lucky stars when it takes off on its own.
Less than twenty-four hours later, the police are at my door accusing me of murder. While pleading my case, the diabolical sword floats into my apartment, covered in blood. Now we’re on the run, with bounty hunters and government-trained feline shifters hot on our trail. Proving my innocence is going to be a hell of a lot harder with the sentient murder weapon by my side—especially when I might be next on its hit list …
Content warning: Contains adult language.Trigger warning: Sound effects are scattered throughout the audiobook and may cause discomfort for listeners sensitive to abrupt sounds.

Reviews

A Fantastic Read! I specifically chose this book because like many People of Color, I wanted to read an Urban Fantasy story where the Protagonist looked like me. But I don't want this book to through in so much African American culture that it bogged down both the plot and flow of action. Ms. Jackson......more

Goodreads review by Gee.Tea

I really enjoyed Diabolical Sword. The world building was exceptionally good, and the explanations that accompanied it were spaced out across the novel, rather than info dumped in a few pages. Melissa Jackson has provided a fresh perspective on old concepts giving this novel originality. There are we......more

Goodreads review by Evie

4.5 Stars Harlow makes a living collecting and selling charms, weapons, and other magical pieces. When that occupation leads to her nabbing a sentient dragon sword, she gets dragged into more danger and conspiracies than she signed up for! Overall, Diabolical Sword is an entertaining and exciting rea......more

Goodreads review by El

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Closer to 4.5 stars, but only because I'm picky. This was absolutely phenomenal. I loved reading the whole thing, the writing style was sweet and nicely descriptive, and the narrative made sense. The plot was super......more