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Su Halfwerk
4.0 out of 5 stars Six authors wrote a book...
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2015
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This is the second book in the Limbus, Inc. anthology. You don't "need" to read the first to read this one, but it's a bonus to follow the thread started there.
Since other reviewers delved into a summary of each story, I'll focus on my experience. The two books are similar but different. The similarity is in the concept, idea of the book, Limbus' motto, and their twisted approach to employ people. However, book 2 is more structured, perhaps because of the connecting thread. It's also darker, with more violence. Limbus 2 is gritty at times but it gets the reader involved in the lives of the men down on their luck and alcoholic, who lost everything in their lives (except for the last story).
Like with any anthology, some stories are stronger than others. For me the ones that stood out were:
- Zero at the Bone by Harry Shannon: Shannon's smooth storytelling will take you on a ride as you follow Snake's journey to finally reach what he wanted...to forget it all. I was ready for my heart to break by the end, and the author didn't disappoint, except it broke in a good way.
- Three Guys walk into a Bar by Jonathan Maberry: I'll start by admitting that I'm a big Joe Ledger fan. In my book, Joe can't go wrong even when he's wrong. And his sense of humor! Maberry delivers cut throat dialogs, scene cuts, and storyline that's more action oriented than the rest. It felt right for this story to be the last one in the anthology.
There's cussing, violence, and some politically incorrect statements in this book. If you don't mind any of these, please go ahead and read it.
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Leslie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015
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I've been a fan of shared universes since Wild Cards and Thieves World. But so many fall far short of expectations. Not so with Limbus Inc. Each story builds more mystery instead of offering solutions. Yet each story is complete. Their job is done and they were the best suited for that job.
I started with book 2, I am going back to get book 1. I am hoping there will be more to follow.
Out of all the stories, my favorite character is Sam Hunter. I liked the idea of his tale, and the humor in the telling. He is one character I wish I could read more about.
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gjsx51
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of 2015 contender.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015
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This followup to Limbus, Inc. is every bit as good as the predecessor. Once again it is a loosely connected set of stories, with some being sequels of sorts to the previous book. As in my last review, I won't go into the stories themselves, so as not to spoil any surprises, and there were a few notable ones here! I really loved the final story. Spectacular doesn't do the book justice. This is my top contender for best of 2015, so check it out!
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars I love the idea behind the book
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2015
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Huge fan of this series, I hope they continue. It's hard to write a review on a book that is using multiple authors for multiple stories, although they are all involved with each other. I love the idea behind the book, and most of the stories are great. Even the ones that are slow, if gone back and read not with the rest of the book are quite good. Just not as fast or intriguing as the o\rest of the stories. Well worth the purchase, definately won't be disappointed
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Bill
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and well written collection with some of today’s top authors.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2016
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All of these stories really worked within the context of the shared world theme of Limbus Inc., save one and even that one was not bad, just not my cup o tea. (and no, I’m not going to tell you which one) Still overall, a very entertaining and well written collection with some of today’s top authors.
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Digital Dreamer
3.0 out of 5 stars Limbus is back
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016
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Limbus is back with even more perfect jobs for you. While this is set in the same world I didn't enjoy it as much as I did the first one. I thin I spent too much time comparing it to the first anthology that I just couldn't get into this one. Not that the stories were bad, I just didn't enjoy them as much.

If they do another anthology I know I'll read that one too.
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William T. Masonis
5.0 out of 5 stars Employment Opportunities of the Extraordinary Kind
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015
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This is a great series and would do very well as actual visual entertainment; lots of possibilities as a series on air and the overall concept is captivating. Too bad its original creator has passed, but his admirers have taken up and carried the torch very well. I hope there'll be more.
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Patrick Reid
4.0 out of 5 stars They did it again !
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2014
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The imagination and darkly tinted humor that went into these stories is incredible.
The first volume was just so much fun. The authors took it a little darker this time but still worth the read.
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Mary S
5.0 out of 5 stars Very readable linked short stories about the mysterious Limbus company
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2017
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Enjoyed Limbus Book 1, so got Book 2. Same formula - an individual learns more about the mysterious Limbus company, via a number of stories by different authors. Enjoyable read, one story features 3 different characters from Jonathan Marberry books, which I enjoy. Creepy, spooky and mysterious. References to horror classic mythos were good.
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caroline barber
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2016
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A must read
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Ally
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2015
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Loved the werewolf bit. Felt it lacked the otherworldly feel of the previous volume.
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Helmut Lichtenegger
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannende Geschichten
Reviewed in Germany on May 31, 2018
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Ein Mann auf der Flucht im Ausland - er bekommt Hinweise und liest Geschichten, bis er selbst aufgefordert wird, wie die Akteure der Geschichten, die er gelesen hat, spannende Geschichten, darunter eine meines Lieblingsautors Joe R. Lansdale
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