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Think X-Men meet film noire. Larry Correia has created a parallel universe taking place in the post WWI era that reads like a black and white serial we used to see at the movies. You can almost see the screen wipes and closing irises as each chapter comes to an end. "Actives", characters with a magical ability, like X-Men, constitute a small minority of the population of the world and for the purposes of this story are primarily divided into good (American and European) and bad (Japanese) with a few exceptions. The bad guys want to take control of the planet by exploding a doomsday device that will virtually destroy the US and bring the rest of the world to its collective knees. Lighter than air flying machines are the transports and military air weapons of choice. There is action aplenty and interesting, fun characters some better than good and some evil incarnate. Fight scenes are terrific and pull no punches, pun intended, as bodies at times are torn or blown apart causing fountains of blood to coat the combatants. There are zombies, ninjas, wizards, real historical figures and even a few "Normals" thrown into the mix. Spoiler alert, don't be too disappointed if your favorite character is mortally wounded or even killed as there are ways to bring them back.

The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is that it reads like a graphic novel. The dialogue is stilted and compares to that of the Star Wars films. This is not a book that requires any deep thinking on the part of the reader nor will you be rolling the plot around in your mind once you have finished the book. It is mind candy, a guilty pleasure you can enjoy for what it is and escape the reality of life. If that is what you are looking for and enjoy then I highly recommend this book.


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Hard Magic Book I of the Grimnoir Chronicles Larry Correia 9781439134344 Books Reviews

Hard Magic is Larry Correia's third novel and already he is writing better than authors who have been on the scene for years. Having read both Monster Hunter novels I was well aware of Correia's skill going into Hard Magic but I never expected a masterpiece of this caliber. Reviews have been going around for some time now, Baen published an electronic-Advanced Read Copy a couple months ago and the reviews have been flattering. Some critics had even stated that this is Correia's best book yet. Having finished the novel I can honestly say that such praise is well deserved.

Hard Magic can be summed up as epic-urban fantasy-steampunk-noir-detective thriller-alternative historical-fiction. Correia juggles so many genres and "Big Ideas" that a lesser author would fumble in an instant and mangle into some Frankenstein monster of failed literature. Not only does Correia manage to keep the story uncluttered but he does it with some serious style. The Monster Hunter novels are packed with hardcore action, huge set pieces ,deep characters, and involving plots and yet Hard Magic is able to transcend them and create a whole new level of awesome.

First, the universe Correia has created. Not only does Hard Magic feature a fully functioning, well planned out system of magic but it also gives explanation behind the appearance of this magic. The magical abilities of "Actives" are very cool but at the same time they are explained. There are rules and dangers that come with each form of magic, and the magics themselves are firmly grounded in the universe they inhabit. Correia's alternative version of the 1930's is also a very cool world on its own, and quotes by notable historical figures involving the emergence and use of magic only help to flesh it out. Oh and for any of you steampunk fans out there I should mention there are some serious awesome zeppelins.

Next, the characters. Some critics are bound to draw similarities between Jake Sullivan, the main protagonist of Hard Magic, and Owen Pitt the lead of Monster Hunter. These similarities are fewer than some might imagine. Both are very tough, duty bound characters but I actually found myself liking Jake Sullivan a good bit more. Sullivan is a much darker character than Pitt. He is a damaged man with a tragic past. At the same time he is also very intelligent, having discovered things about magic that other characters within the novel never would have guessed. Sullivan also has some of the coolest powers of any magic "Active." The other notable character here is Faye, a young girl who can teleport and suffers some tragedy of her own. I rarely enjoy female characters written by male authors but to me Faye rings true. Her peppy attitude is a wonderful foil to the more solemn Sullivan and she always seems believable. There are some other colorful characters as well as a very well written villain but it's best for the reader to meet them on their own.

And now for the action. If you have ever wanted to read about a teleporting ninja battle being carried on across a super zeppelin in the midst of a pirate attack while samurai and zombies engage magical super heroes trying to prevent a super weapon from being activated this is the book for you. The fight scenes in Hard Magic are top notch, white knuckle, block buster, thrill rides that will satisfy even the biggest adrenaline junkies. Not only are these fights brutal and explosive but they are also rather intelligent. It can't be easy to write a multi-layered battle featuring combatants with different magical skills but Correia weaves seamless fight scenes that couldn't possibly be choreographed any better. The last 50 pages make for one of the most epic final confrontations I have ever read. Be warned.

Lastly the plot. With enough action and explosions to trump a Michael Bay film and plenty of original ideas whirling around it would almost be forgivable for the plot to suffer. This, fortunately, is not the case in the least. From the beginning to the end Hard Magic features perfect pacing. There are completely unexpected twists, betrayals, surprises, intrigue, build up, and a very satisfying conclusion. The Monster Hunter novels have great plots as well as a very successful over arcing story but Hard Magic achieves far more. My only concern is that it will be nigh impossible for Correia to out-do himself when Spellbound, Book II of the Grimnoir Chronicles comes out this fall.

Overall if you are looking for a book to rock your world, make you do some fist pumps, and demand a sequel then buy this book. The only regret I have is that I cannot give Hard Magic a rating higher than 5 measly stars. It deserves much more.
I like reading and books and bookstores and I like to browse and just look at the covers. I read a lot so I try to try new books and authors I haven't read before. I saw Monster Hunters and Hard Magic on the shelves and read the backs and had this snobbish kind of reaction to them. "Oh its pulp. Just a Garret Files rip-off. Move on" I'm really sorry. I saw a recommendation on maybe IO9.com and decided to give him a try and got Monster Hunters International. I loved it. I read the books in that series and now I'm on the Grimnoir books and ripping through those and telling everyone I can about them. Nobody is ever going to say things like, "this is a groundbreaking classic, changed the genre for all time!" but it doesn't stop them from being awesome. I compare them to Clive Cussler's early Dirk Pitt books. The heroes are good people trying to do the right thing because its the right thing to do. You care about what's going on in the story and I find myself rushing to see how it's going to end. I've never gotten to the end of one of Corriea's books and felt like it's just a come-along to the next book. My parents introduced me to Clive Cussler. It was in my teenage years and it was the first time that I had something to connect with my parents and realize that my parents had interests outside of me and my brother. It was a good time in my life. These stories bring me back there. Really, doesn't good literature make the reader form those relations to their own lives?

Anyway, Larry Correia, I apologize for sticking my nose up in the air. Thank you for writing these great books. Give them a try people.
Think X-Men meet film noire. Larry Correia has created a parallel universe taking place in the post WWI era that reads like a black and white serial we used to see at the movies. You can almost see the screen wipes and closing irises as each chapter comes to an end. "Actives", characters with a magical ability, like X-Men, constitute a small minority of the population of the world and for the purposes of this story are primarily divided into good (American and European) and bad (Japanese) with a few exceptions. The bad guys want to take control of the planet by exploding a doomsday device that will virtually destroy the US and bring the rest of the world to its collective knees. Lighter than air flying machines are the transports and military air weapons of choice. There is action aplenty and interesting, fun characters some better than good and some evil incarnate. Fight scenes are terrific and pull no punches, pun intended, as bodies at times are torn or blown apart causing fountains of blood to coat the combatants. There are zombies, ninjas, wizards, real historical figures and even a few "Normals" thrown into the mix. Spoiler alert, don't be too disappointed if your favorite character is mortally wounded or even killed as there are ways to bring them back.

The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is that it reads like a graphic novel. The dialogue is stilted and compares to that of the Star Wars films. This is not a book that requires any deep thinking on the part of the reader nor will you be rolling the plot around in your mind once you have finished the book. It is mind candy, a guilty pleasure you can enjoy for what it is and escape the reality of life. If that is what you are looking for and enjoy then I highly recommend this book.