Dead Man's Hand

"“Woot! Get set for a wild ride!  Debut author James J. Butcher hits one out of the ballpark.  Nonstop action in this character-driven urban fantasy that is both laugh-out-loud and terrifying--sometimes at the same time.”—Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Clear your schedule. You won’t want to put this down. With awkward heroes, convincing villains, and reluctant deadly mentors, James J Butcher’s Dead Man’s Hand is a gem. Uneven alliances evolving into comrades-in-arms, personal growth, and, most important to me, inventive world building all make Dead Man’s Hand an entirely enjoyable read that proves once more that snark is indeed a deadly weapon. Read it. You will not be disappointed. I eagerly await the sequel.”—Kim Harrison, #1 New York Times bestselling author  “Dead Man's Hand is splendid, a spectacular debut novel and the best book I’ve read in years. James J. Butcher is an outstanding storyteller and I can’t wait to read what he comes up with next.”—Faith Hunter, New York Times bestselling author ""Hits all the right notes for an entertaining urban fantasy series. Readers will want to see what happens next.""—Library Journal ""A fun twist on hard-boiled urban fantasy thrills . . . . sure to capture genre fans.""—Publishers Weekly ""Butcher manages to create relatable, believable characters with real flaws, real needs and wants, fleshing them out with tongue-in-cheek humor. . . . A roller-coaster fun book that will have the reader waiting impatiently for the next Grimsby tale.”—New York Journal of Books"