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Average rating3.8
Felix Castor has reluctantly returned to exorcism after a successful case convinces him that he really can do some good with his abilities---"good," of course, being a relative term when dealing with the undead. His friend Rafi is still possessed, the succubus Ajulutsikael (Juliet to her friends) still technically has a contract on him, and he's still dirt poor. Doing some consulting for the local cops helps pay the bills, but Castor needs a big private job to really fill the hole in his bank account. That's what he needs. What he gets is a seemingly insignificant "missing ghost" case that inexorably drags him and his loved ones into the middle of a horrific plot to raise one of hell's fiercest demons. When satanists, stolen spirits, sacrifice farms, and haunted churches all appear on the same police report, the name Felix Castor can't be too far behind...
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6 primary booksFelix Castor is a 6-book series with 6 primary works first released in 2006 with contributions by Mike Carey.
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I'm two for two with loving this series.
Things that Felix Castor has in common with Johannes Cabal:
Outsider even among his own profession
Strained relationship with better-adjusted older brother
Person from their tragic past he wants to save
Friendship with a demon/succubi
When it comes to literary boyfriends, I guess I have a type.
Once again, the story is impeccable with a well-drawn villain and some fantastic twists. It was more action oriented than the first book in the series, [b:The Devil You Know|663098|The Devil You Know (Felix Castor, #1)|Mike Carey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1442602181l/663098.SY75.jpg|1936254]. Felix himself engages in frequent violence (in self defense). Maybe he's been working out? Despite the bolder, faster Castor, Carey maintained the same level of depth and development.
It was o.k. I laughed a couple of times and I mostly wasn't bored. I'll read another.
There is a lot to like here, but the best part is the fantastically satisfying way that Carey wraps things up. I love a good ending and this has one. Yay!