“The Case Files of Justis Fearsson” is a modern urban fantasy series in the mode of Jim Butcher’s “The Dresden Files.” Justis “Jay” Fearsson is a spell-caster whose magic powers and magic problems lost him his police detective job. In Spell Blind Jay is now a private detective involved in a search for a serial killer. Jay’s life is complicated by the fact that his magic extracts a terrible price: the madness caused by the full moon. And, this madness is cumulative. Jay’s father, another former cop, is slowly descending into madness because of his years of using magic.
His Father’s Eyes features a necromancer who targets Jay’s father as a prelude to much more sinister actions. Coe spends time exploring the past relationship between Jay and his father. And Jay’s mother’s mysterious death. I found His Father’s Eyes a much more involving book than Spell Blind. The first book spent many pages setting up this world where magic works. This second book is more plot-oriented with far more action. A third book, Shadow’s Blade, has just been published. I’ll be reading it soon. If you’re looking for an involving urban fantasy series, “The Case Files of Justis Fearsson” might be just what you’re looking for. GRADE: Spell Blind: B- His Father’s Eyes: B+
Probably not for me. I’ll bet these are long books.
Bill, both SPELL BLIND and HIS FATHER’S EYES weigh in at 300 pages. Fast reads.
I’ve read several things about Coe lately (doesn’t he use another name on a different series?) but haven’t quite pulled the trigger yet.
As of early 2012, Coe is also writing historical fantasy under the pseudonym D.B. Jackson.[6] The first book under this name, Thieftaker, was released in 2012, and the second book, Thieves’ Quarry, released in 2013.
I thought so.
Jeff, I’ve reviewed the “D. B. Jackson” historical fantasies during the past couple of years. Light entertainment!
I knew I remembered that!
Doesn’t sound very appealing to me, but glad you enjoyed them.
Rick, sometimes I’m in the mood to read an urban fantasy.
No read is fast for me lately. I think my eyes just don’t cooperate like they used to.
Not big on mixed genres! Pass!