The Spencer sections remind me why I loved the character in the first place. I've always found that trading between characters can be a risky move, mostly because there's always the chance that you'll prefer one character to the other and skip entire sections to get to their next chapter, not to mention there's always an issue of voice, especially considering he's sticking to his 1st person P.O.V.s throughout the entire novel. between the two series protagonists Spencer Crain and James Black. Taking place over a year after the events of 'Lightning Rod', Demont switches up his style from previous efforts by trading the P.O.V. Vaughn Demont takes us back to the City in his latest installment of his Broken Mirrors series, 'Community Service'.

Please hurry Vaughn, your devoted fay eagerly awaits the next inspired volume! The only negative thing I can say is that I want to know more and feel anxious as there is not yet another installment awaiting me. Moreover their separate lives and their ancillary relationships as they relate to the main plot line bring greater depth to the unique world Vaughn has created for us to enjoy. The juxtaposition of the individual voices of Spencer and James was wonderful explanation of the story material from their own perspectives providing further insight. This time around James while filled with angst there is a lighter side of his character.Įvery one of Vaughn’s stories has been first rate with complex plot lines and this by no means fails to deliver. Now in the third volume we get to enjoy their combine POV as they face new challenges. In book two we got to know James, formerly Miles, and sympathize with his emotional/magical journey. In book one I fell for Spencer’s quirky, witty humor and scheme of TV trops. Warning: This is a work of urban fantasy containing arguments for and against Dungeons & Dragons, a closeted My Little Pony fan, awkward flirting, switching POVs, heist-movie logic, and a Dwarf who can't hold his liquor.Vaughn has done it again. Yeah, like he's never seen that movie before. Spencer is faced with the choice between his future and his friends.

With lives in the balance, James is learning the hard way what being a sorcerer really means-and that he picked a hell of a time to quit smoking. Thing is, he'll have to work with his worst enemy to pull it off. If only he didn't have to partner with a Coyote.Īfter being punted to the curb by his roommate (with benefits), things are looking dire for trickster Spencer Crain, until an old friend offers him a shot at a big score scamming the best of marks: a vampire. Between gremlins in the closet, paladins crashing through skylights and working spells in a storage locker, hunting a body-hopping spirit is a welcome distraction. Life as the only human sorcerer isn't all it's cracked up to be for James Black, the Lightning Rod. And, uh, could you float him a couple bucks?

Community Service by Vaughn R. Demont