What Man Defies

The Frost Arcana, Book 2

By: Clara Coulson

Narrated by: Pavi Proczko

Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

“It was all fun and games until a vengeful ghost threw a washing machine at your head.”

Three weeks after his disastrous showdown with Abarta, Vincent Whelan is well on his way to recovering from the fight and putting the whole nightmare behind him. But when a standard stretch recovery job comes to an end with an angry ghost slinging heavy objects, Vince discovers a thread he left hanging has frayed beyond repair.

For almost two months, random people in Kinsale have been mysteriously vanishing. Now their shades, damaged by terrible deaths, have begun to plague the city. Spurred by the growing list of victims, Vince goes on the hunt for the person or creature responsible for the kidnappings. Only to get more than he bargained for when one of his own friends is snatched before his very eyes.

In a race against time, Vince puts together a ragtag team to venture into the otherworld and rescue the remaining victims before they all succumb to a horrible fate. But the path to victory is fraught with peril, and the mastermind at the end of the road may just be unbeatable.

A vault protecting a powerful relic. Merciless enemies at every turn. And countless lives at risk.

All Vince wanted was a little peace and quiet. Now he’s got the fate of the world resting in his hands.

What Man Defies is the second novel of The Frost Arcana, an action-packed urban fantasy series set in a post-apocalyptic world.

©2018 Clara Coulson (P)2019 Clara Coulson

VERY GOOD CONTINUATION

Interesting storyline. The plot is filled with lots of action, intrigues and magic. Vincent Whelan, the half Fae/half human and his friends had to go to the other wield to help humans being kidnapped and killed. Well written and well performed by Pavi Proczko. I hope book 3 will come out soon. Worth the credit.

thoroughly hooked

A great story and continuation of the previous book. The main character is slowing learning how to live with part of his nature that has been locked up all his life, all while being used by the part of his family that he would like nothing to do with. He also learns that past trauma has cut him off from those he loves and realises what he has lost.


This audiobook was received free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.

Even better

What Man Defies is book 2 in TheFrost Arcana series and picks up with the same backstory but with a new mystery/plot. Vince and team are back as they work to save people. Plenty of action right from the start. Some new characters are introduced along with some interesting developments. Good world building and strong characters. This book can be enjoyed without having finished book 1, but I recommend completing in the series order so that you have the history. The narrator did a good job! I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Whelan must save the world again!

Vincent Whelan has been forced recruited to save the world… again. The story picks up a month after book one. Abarta is again plotting to return the Tuatha De Danann to the prominence they once held. This time a personal friend of Whelan’s has gotten pulled into the machinations of Abarta.

It is a team of four human police, three with no experience fighting paranormals, one witch, and Whelan who go off to faerie to save missing humans and (cross your fingers) kill Abarta’s henchman, a banshee. The team shows bravery in the face of unknown adversaries. But all the preparation in the world does not prevent the team from being injured. As usual, Whelan is left alone for the big fight. Unfortunately, Agatha Bismarck, the human mob boss from book one, is alive and kicks Whelan’s ass.

The fight scenes are filled with magic and the witch, Odette, is a bad-ass fighter. This is a enjoyable series.