Blitz: A Novel (The Rook Files Book 3) by Daniel O’Malley | (PDF) Free Download

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A new recruit to the most powerful supernatural intelligence agency on Earth is accused of going rogue and must go on the run to clear her name.September, 1940. Three women of the Checquy, the secret organization tasked with protecting Britain from supernatural threats, stand in the sky above London and see German aircraft approach. Forbidden by law to interfere, all they can do is watch as their city is bombed. Until Pamela, the most sensible of them, breaks all the rules and brings down a Nazi bomber with her bare hands. The three resolve to tell no one about it, but they soon learn that a crew member is missing from the downed bomber. Charred corpses are discovered in nearby houses and it becomes apparent that the women have unwittingly unleashed a monster. Through a city torn by the Blitz, the friends must hunt the enemy before he kills again. Their task will take them from the tunnels of the Underground to the halls of power, where they will discover the secrets that a secret organization must keep even from itself. Today. Lynette Binns, a librarian with a husband and child, is a late recruit to the Checquy, having discovered only as an adult her ability to electrify everyday objects with her touch. After completing her training, she is assigned to examine a string of brutal murders and quickly realizes that all bear the unmistakable hallmark of her own unique power. Unable to provide an alibi and determined to prove her innocence, she flees, venturing into the London underworld to find answers. But now she is prey, being tracked by her own frighteningly capable comrades. As Lyn fights off powered thugs and her own vengeful colleagues, she will find that the solution to the murders and to the mystery of her own past lies in the events of World War II, and the covert actions of three young women during the Blitz.

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⭐There are two stories to this book. First one, takes place during the Blitz, and concerns a team of three young women – all of whom have magical talents. Second one, is set in current times, and concerns a youngish (35) woman struggling to come to terms with her late-developing magical talent that can send bolts of killing electricity into anything metal. There is a connection between the two stories, but it comes quite late (at 85%) in the story and doesn’t suddenly make everything clear.As another reviewer says “hang in there”. I almost didn’t – the first 1/3 or so was a bit boring. I kept putting the book down, and going and doing much-loathed chores and was seriously considering a 2-3 star review for an author I loved. Why boring? – well, there was a prolonged lead-in to the ‘meat’ of the stories, plus tedious info dumps and the author kept wandering off piste and telling side-tales which allowed him to expand on the magical/monstrous creatures his fertile imagination came up with, but which didn’t actually advance the two stories. Could have done with a stricter editor here.It’s not all female characters – male characters have parts to play as well, but their roles are subordinate to the women. The author’s facility with the English language is on show (I had to look up a couple of his words) as is his sly humour – e.g. whilst examining a person with known magical powers that could rot any natural cloth, the doctors were wearing polyester, except for one doctor who had skipped the briefing memo and had to “abruptly excuse himself”.Then, the stories take off – lots of action, fighting, mayhem. The book became un-put-downable and so much more like its two predecessors. From then on, I really enjoyed the book and was sorry when it ended.

⭐Started reading directly after work on Thursday and couldn’t stop until a really embarrassing late/early hour. This is really two separate books with interweaving themes. It is beautifully put together and has great action but the key is the beautifully wrought and congruent personalities of the protagonists. As Usha reminds us “people are people”, and the author nails that.Don’t expect a lot of Myfanwy or Odette – the pop up but that’s about all. You won’t miss them though, there are plenty of characters to keep you entertained. And the sly humour is still subtle – you read a sentence then stop reread and realise just how ridiculous it actually was.Great work, really hope there are further planned – I feel like there’s enough material to go on for ages. And I want to know what happened with Bridget and Gerald, and Tilly, and Georgina and Pawn Seager…

⭐This 3rd book in the Rook Files series begins with edge-of-your-seat action in the sky over London giving me great hope of a fun read. Then a long info dump began and, even though the info was somewhat enlightening of the history of the Cheque, it was dull. I almost gave up but am glad that I didn’t. The high-action story continued with ever-increasing twists & turns. It was hard to put down in places and proved an incredibly entertaining read!

⭐I loved the first in the series and thoroughly enjoyed the second. This was another hit and the two different times portrayed added a nice layer of connectivity. I sure hope Mr. O’Reilly writes a 4th.

⭐I adore the Rook Files, and this installment did not disappoint! You don’t need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one, but once you’ve read this one you’ll want to read the others too because they’re just that good.

⭐Thoroughly enjoyed this. A change of viewpoint with new characters. Excellent third entry in an excellent series. I definitely recommend it.

⭐See subject.Eagerly awaited this book! I enjoyed it but felt the absence of Miffy – I hope the next book takes us back to the rookery.

⭐I’ll admit that I’m a big Daniel O’Malley fan. I’ve read the prior 2 books multiple times and thoroughly enjoy the world he’s crafting. Blitz, however, is a a bit of a scary departure from Myfanwy. That was, until I got through the first 2 chapters of the new book. I was completely hooked on the historical, WWII London point of view of 1/2 the chapters, especially through the lens of the supernatural government organization that Myfanwy is apart of in modern times. The other plotline, set in modern times with Lyn, is equally riveting, especially in the later chapters. This book, like the others, is incredibly well researched and contextually accurate (and informative in the facets I wasn’t already aware of!). I love the way Dan peels back the veil of the Checquy in the early Lyn chapters, especially how welcome and train their new inductees.So if you like Sci-Fi, government bureaucracy (especially British), a dry but sometimes rambunctious humor this, and all of Dan’s books, are for you.

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