Speaker of the Lost

I’ve read this author’s works before, namely the City of Crows series, and I was eager to read this series to find out if it was just as good. Oz has been paired with a rookie by his supervisor because the department is stretched thin. But, soon, they both realize they may both be in over their heads in this murder investigation: they are dealing with an ancient creature that won’t be stopped until his mission is complete. Will they find out who is behind the murderous rampage before it’s too late? This book was excellent! Out of every book I’ve read by this author, this was one was my favorite. Her wonderful writing, great plots, and fascinating characters just shone bright in this book. I loved the interaction between the protagonists, and how they came to work well together. The book was so engrossing, in fact, that I didn’t want to go to bed until I finished the book. I hope the author is going to continue this series because I absolutely loved it! If you like urban fantasy, you must give this book a try! Highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and Knite and Day Publishing/Pikko’s House for the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed.

I really enjoyed this book! The characters were likable and the story was absorbing. I looked forward to coming home from work and picking it up again all week. I'm anxious to read more from this author.

Clara Coulson is certainly a definite on my reading list after reading this book. I was lucky enough to read a copy through NetGalley and the publisher in return for my honest review and I can say it easy to talk this book up because it was a great read.
It begins with an action-packed moment and does not slow down until the last page - from people losing heads to dealing with broken ribs, there is not a quiet page in 'Speaker of the Lost'.
Who knew that FBI had a paranormal squad - yes, they do and they are kept quite busy. Stella Newport, newly minted 'Lark, as these agents are known is about to hit the ground running becoming the latest partner of Oz Bolton, a brilliant investigator, who isn't very kind to his partners - in fact, he doesn't see the need for a partner. Part of this is connected to an incident in his past when he lost a partner who he valued greatly. But Stella is there to take no prisoners (well, not unless they are the ones who have committed a crime) so Oz may have met his match.
As Stella deals with weather and her partner in Bismuth, Maine - she and Oz quickly come to realize that there is something extremely paranormal afoot as several men find their heads no longer attached to their body. The question is can they work out in time how to stop the deaths and return the perpetrator to the other side of the veil.
I honestly loved Stella and Oz and can't wait to see where their partnership goes to beyond this story. Everything about this book was well-crafted and I actually had to just keep reading once I started because I wanted to see where it would all end up. An absolutely super start to a series I hope will continue for a few more books as it really hits the mark of strong urban fantasy.