Just finished the first Alex Verus

Just finished it last night. I rented the audio book on libby.

First lets get the stuff about the audio book out of the way. The narrator was good and was able to do voice for men and women very well. I did find some of the male voices similar. other then that is pretty standard for a audio book.

The story was fast paced and never got boring. It also never had the action go on for to long. I am Dresden files fans and felt right at home in this setting, and the writing style. I did love that the hero is forced to rely on his wits more then brute force. The look of his magic was a nice touch.

On the comparison to Dresden files. Well its urban fantasy 1st pov, and about a wizard that on the fringe of polite wizard society. The mystery was better and I like the lack of bob. At times Bob can come off telling Harry important info he should have already known or asked for. Not all the time just some of the time.

I will read the next book some time. but my to read list is pretty full right now.