This is the second in the John Taylor series. I think Mr. Green's storytelling is getting more assured and his handling of the more iconic characters is just right (like Merlin and the big reveal at the end). It makes perfect sense that ALL angels are bad news for the Nightside, since most of its inhabitants are shades of grey.

I liked the rapport between JT and Shotgun Suzie, but I was a little disappointed that she turned out to be a sexual-abuse victim. That seems to be a mini-trend among "butt-kicking babes" and I'd like to see other reasons that women get violent. Still, it does fit this character and the Nightside in general, where everyone seems to be somewhat damaged.

All in all, a good book. On to the next one, Nightingale's Lament.

I probably read this book a dozen times! I love this series so much, I was totally obsessed with it in junior high and devoured the novels every year all through high school. They are still one of my favorite things to read on a summer trip. I picked them up both in the soft cover set and in digital so that I have them on hand.

I love John Taylor, I love the Nightside, all the stories are phenomenal, all the characters are great. Just so much fun! I couldn't get enough of the sarcasm and the settings. Everything about it is just the best.

Relistening to this series. I like the way he has the angels (of both Light and Darkness) portrayed. And Taylor figuring things out with attitude and style.

John Taylor gets hired by a priest from the Vatican to find the Unholy Grail, the cup Judas drank from at the last supper. Standing in Taylor's way are all the other people looking for the Grail: Walker from the Authorities, angels from Above and Below, Nasty Jack, and others. With Suzie Shooter at his side, can Taylor find the Grail and walk out of this situation alive?

Agents of Light and Darkness is like a Ramones song. Short but, at the same time, the perfect length. Both the humor and horror are turned up a notch from the first volume. Stuff like Belle and the Speaking Gun gave me the shivers. The relationship between Taylor and Suzie is well done not a cliche. The mystery surrounding who Taylor's mother is deepens, as well as her connection to The Collector. A lot of things in this book make me hungry for the next one: Merlin Satanspawn, Walter, Suzie Shooter's past, The Collector, etc.

So, after two books, how does the Nightside stack up against the Dresden Files? I'm not prepared to say which I prefer but I will say this. I like the pace of the Nightside better. The overall plot advances much faster than that of the Dresden Files. Also, the horror factor much higher and Taylor's enemies are much more memorable because of it. Belle, Jessica Sorrow, and Nasty Jack and his ragdoll dance partner will stick with me for a long time.

This was the first book I've read by this author and enjoyed it. It is creative and not simply recycling a tried and true plot. A bit on the dark side, but there is a great sense of humor underlying it.