Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco

… Mark Del Franco is rapidly staking a claim as one of my favorite non-comic urban fantasy authors. What’s not to like? Well, urban fantasy is filled now with gumshoe protagonists — underdogs with evolving and mysterious powers who must save mankind from destruction caused by faerie wars. So, from that perspective, the novel’s premise is not particularly original. I also found the ending a tad confusing and, in a few scenes, the dialogue seemed forced, especially when the characters tried to be funny. Overall, though, Unperfect Souls is strong, and the characters, the setting, and the specific plot are quite creative… Read the rest.