Dead Man's Hand (The Unorthodox Chronicles Book 1)

Name: Dead Man's Hand (The Unorthodox Chronicles Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (3200 reviews)
Author: James J. Butcher

by James J. Butcher

Fantasy

4.4 (3,200)

4.4 stars from 3,200 reviews. Top 68% of Fantasy books we track.

480 pages~8 hr readPublished by HeynePublished 2022-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy witches who feel like actual people: underdog protagonists with real insecurities rather than chosen ones destined for greatness.
You want urban fantasy grounded in a specific place like Boston, where the magic feels integrated into modern life rather than hidden away.
You appreciate humour woven through tension. Grimsby's self-deprecating voice keeps things entertaining even when the stakes climb.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer romantic subplots front and centre. This is about mysteries and magic systems first, with romance as a slow burn peripheral.
You want lyrical prose or introspective character study. This is plot-driven and snappy, prioritising momentum over literary depth.
You need your protagonists confident and competent from page one. Grimsby's bumbling and self-doubt drive the whole story.

About this book

Dead Man's Hand is an urban fantasy set in Boston, where the world divides between ordinary people called Usuals and paranormal beings called the Unorthodox. The Department of Unorthodox Affairs employs Auditors—government-sanctioned witches with magical powers and high status. Grimsby Griswald Grimsby is not an Auditor. After failing the training program and being deemed unsuitable for the Department, he accepted a life as an ordinary witch. When his former mentor—described as the most dangerous witch alive—is murdered near his workplace, Grimsby becomes the Auditors' prime suspect. To prove his innocence, Grimsby partners with the Huntsman, a retired legend, and a mysterious being from Elsewhere. Drawn into unexpected adventure, he must find the real killer, evade the Auditors pursuing him, and survive the dangerous situation he now faces.

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Currently 4.4★ from 3,200 reviews

Gaining approximately 51 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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