Fantastic. Truly fantastic. It was brilliant being back with Mason, and seeing what ‘adventure’ he’d be going on this time.

At the start, I have to admit, I was confused. I mean, we know any job from Grandad isn’t going to be as straightforward as it sounds but a rare artefact and a family, huh?
But as it unfolds it starts making sense and you realise there’s so much more at play than just tracking down Schmidt & the artefact.

My favourite aspects are the writing style, the pacing and the humour throughout but the best has to be the characters Steven & Tony. I especially loved the banter between them. Just brilliant.

This can be read as a standalone but you’ll get the references if you read book 1 (The Dead Hand of Dominique) first and it’s a proper introduction to Steven and his life.

One final thing, this book played with my emotions. Never did I think I was going to get teary eyed. Laugh, be shocked, a little scared and on edge but NEVER have tears in my eyes. Damn you, Simon! lol

I’m now nervous to read book 3, The Heart is a Cruel Hunter (out TODAY!) because, 1, I’m scared what’s going to happen and 2, it’s the last in the series and I’ve loved being in Steven Mason’s insane world!