Crescent Moon

Let's get one thing straight, first: I'm a Helsing. James has created a world in which I want to be a part of (in real life) but I'll settle for being able to read about it in Hell's Teeth and the sequel, Crescent Moon. It's such a treat that this book is longer than the first book! Crescent Moon fe......more

Let's get one thing straight, first: I'm a Helsing. James has created a world in which I want to be a part of (in real life) but I'll settle for being able to read about it in Hell's Teeth and the sequel, Crescent Moon. It's such a treat that this book is longer than the first book! Crescent Moon felt like we had more time to develop a love for our new characters (Chase!) and get to enjoy our returning characters, the enigmatic Phoebe--who has even more quotable lines this time around!

I love Veronica almost as much, which is a new development from the last book.

I enjoyed the pacing of the plot, the adventure, the *steamy scenes*, the intensity, the gore, all of it! A wonderful return to Oxford and a worthy sequel.

If you're a Vampire Lit junkie like I am, you're going to want Phoebe Harkness Book 1 and 2!(less)

Crescent Moon by James Fahy was amazing. It was an exciting suspenseful adventure with touches of horror and little bits of sexiness here and there. It introduced some great new characters and answered some questions left by the previous the book but also expanded the mysteries of this wonderful wor......more

Crescent Moon by James Fahy was amazing. It was an exciting suspenseful adventure with touches of horror and little bits of sexiness here and there. It introduced some great new characters and answered some questions left by the previous the book but also expanded the mysteries of this wonderful world he's built. I cannot wait for the next installment!(less)

Crescent Moon is book 2 of the Phoebe Harkness series by James Fahy.

After a spate of gruesome murders, Phoebe Harkness finds herself acting as liasion between Cabal and the Genetic Others. But someone or something is out to remove her from this position - permanently.

This boo......more

Crescent Moon is book 2 of the Phoebe Harkness series by James Fahy.

After a spate of gruesome murders, Phoebe Harkness finds herself acting as liasion between Cabal and the Genetic Others. But someone or something is out to remove her from this position - permanently.

This book will take all of your preconceived ideas about genres and blow them clean out of the water! We have dystopia, the walled city of New Oxford, protecting the inhabitants and GOs (Genetic Others) inside from the threat of the rabid and monstrous Pale, a species created by man. Until man lost control. We have horror, not the wall to wall kind that can desensitise, but the drip feed of tiny detail guaranteed to unnerve. And we have humour and attitude in abundance from Phoebe herself, and the fabulous Ms Veronica Cloves.

I loved all the new characters involved too, all of them crafted to be part of the whole. Nothing is superfluous in this. That's a great skill.

There's also a rather nice side of flirtation and beautiful sprinklings of history which I devoured hungrily. In short, this book dabbles in so many things, and James Fahy manages them all without missing a beat. A fast paced and expertly woven read, go buy it now!(less)

I’m always a little wary of sequels, the eternal question if “does it stand up to the first?” is always in the back in my mind, maybe that’s why I actually sometimes prefer standalone books. However, in the case of Crescent Moon that thought soon evaporated.

James Fahy again delivers a s......more

I’m always a little wary of sequels, the eternal question if “does it stand up to the first?” is always in the back in my mind, maybe that’s why I actually sometimes prefer standalone books. However, in the case of Crescent Moon that thought soon evaporated.

James Fahy again delivers a slick, action-packed follow up to Hell's Teeth. With a fabulous cast of characters, old and new, good, bad, ugly and gorgeous, to get your teeth into, it speeds us back into the dark underworld of Dr Phoebe Harkness. If we thought our poor Phoebs had taken about as much as any one person should withstand, think again. As a new wave of gruesome murders unfolds, Phoebe gains the unenviable job of liaison between species, a dangerous task!

Crescent Moon is full of deliciously dark gruesome horror cleverly played with wonderfully humorous lines, not to mention my favourite scene with two of our fav characters locked in a dark cramped metal box - steamy! Enough said *blushes*

Crescent Moon is a damn fine read and a must for all Helsings.(less)

without fail James Fahy has left me wanting more of Phoebe Harkness and her dark world. Another fabulous instalment in the series that opened doors as well as posed new and very intriguing questions A fast paced page turner that had my heart racing for all different reasons A cemented favourite auth......more

without fail James Fahy has left me wanting more of Phoebe Harkness and her dark world. Another fabulous instalment in the series that opened doors as well as posed new and very intriguing questions A fast paced page turner that had my heart racing for all different reasons A cemented favourite author of mine Highly recommend all of his books(less)

"Everything leads back to bacon, Dr. Harkness." BACON!

Phoebe is back and has now been "promoted" to be the liaison between the Genetic Others and the Cabal. A recent slew of violent murders have occurred and all clues seem to be pointing toward the Tribals (were-animals / shapeshifters).......more

"Everything leads back to bacon, Dr. Harkness." BACON!

Phoebe is back and has now been "promoted" to be the liaison between the Genetic Others and the Cabal. A recent slew of violent murders have occurred and all clues seem to be pointing toward the Tribals (were-animals / shapeshifters). As the newly appointed liaison, she is tasked with speaking to the Tribal leader, Kane, to try and get to the bottom of the investigation. There are things afoot within, and outside of, the walls of New Oxford. The sexy Allesandro is back along with Griff, Lucy and the force that is Veronica Cloves. We get introduced to my new favorite character, Chase Pargate. Who is he exactly and what purpose does he serve? Is he friend or foe? Are Kane and the Tribals really responsible for the murders around New Oxford or is someone setting them up for their own personal gain? When the groups you're working with don't trust each other, how do you know which way to go?

James Fahy once again brings attitude, snarkiness, humor and adventure into what I call the second season (because quite frankly, I imagine it as a show when reading). I found myself giggling quite a bit and grinning when seeing references to the Scooby gang, Robert Frost, the Winchesters, Kids in the Hall and more! Whaaaaaaaaaat?

Highly recommend Hell's Teeth and this book for your next reads! Can't wait for season three to come out :D(less)

I couldn't wait to dive back into Book Two after reading the debut Hell's Teeth, and I was not disappointed. all the same humour and non-stop action are here, with a plot that is wider and deeper than the first book.

Can't wait for book three!

I couldn't wait to dive back into Book Two after reading the debut Hell's Teeth, and I was not disappointed. all the same humour and non-stop action are here, with a plot that is wider and deeper than the first book.

Can't wait for book three!(less)

equally as fun and filled with twists and turns and double bluffs and double crosses as the previous book, the story rolls along at a great pace, and you never have time to get bored or bogged down. thoroughly enjoyable fare

equally as fun and filled with twists and turns and double bluffs and double crosses as the previous book, the story rolls along at a great pace, and you never have time to get bored or bogged down. thoroughly enjoyable fare(less)

Ooooooooh! Book two in the Phoebe Harkness series was so good!! Fantastic world-building, and I love all the characters. The plot continued to surprise me, gradually opening up to a bigger picture. I can't wait for book three.  Tell me it's coming soon?!

Ooooooooh! Book two in the Phoebe Harkness series was so good!! Fantastic world-building, and I love all the characters. The plot continued to surprise me, gradually opening up to a bigger picture. I can't wait for book three.  Tell me it's coming soon?!(less)

Phoebe why'd you have to go be so approachable to the Genetic Others? Okay, you're really not. Why did you have to, you know, not die and kick some butt? Oh right, survival is a good thing. Well, doll, it's all your fault then.

Poor Dr. Harkness now Cabal thinks you need absolutely no tim......more

Phoebe why'd you have to go be so approachable to the Genetic Others? Okay, you're really not. Why did you have to, you know, not die and kick some butt? Oh right, survival is a good thing. Well, doll, it's all your fault then.

Poor Dr. Harkness now Cabal thinks you need absolutely no time off, a datascreen in your house, and to come running whenever they call. Weekends? Yeah, those are gone.

I suppose it's a perk being considered an expert on the GO's and being sent as an...wait! You didn't want to be an ambassador! You just want to hang in your lab doing weird stuff and things. Sending out your assistants for coffee. Working hard and then going home to wrap up cosey and watch old TV shows.

Too bad, enjoy the promotion...

In the world of New Oxford power is failing, monsters are waiting, and something is killing. Viciously. Humans want what Others have. This newest installation of Phoebe's story had me reading straight to morning. It was fast paced and fun. Suspenseful and gory. The flirting, near misses, and a new...thing just waiting to pounce. The author included fascinating historical facts about the area that were so clear it was as if you were there. I promised not to spoil anything -

but I can say that if you've read the first book: GET CRESCENT MOON NOW! You won't regret it! If you haven't read book one, well, what are you waiting for? Chilling post apocalyptic dystopian societies aren't just popping up everyday with Vampires, Werewolves, and other things that go

in the night!(less)