Cold Iron Task

The Unorthodox Chronicles, Book 3

De: James J. Butcher

Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin

Grimsby, a junior Auditor in the magical Department of Unorthodox Affairs, finds himself on the other side of the law in this spellbinding urban fantasy.

Grimshaw Griswald Grimsby may have one case under his belt, but he’s still a novice Auditor in Boston’s Department of Unorthodox Affairs. And he’s already made mistakes.

Desperate to repair his fraying friendships, he doesn’t ask too many questions when a mysterious patron offers him the chance to join a heist of an otherworldly vault—and in the process find answers that could make things right.

Complications arise when Grimsby learns that his partner, Mayflower, is keeping secrets about his past. Between facing new demons, old horrors, and monsters—both Usual and Unorthodox—Grimsby soon realizes nothing is how it appears and that not asking enough questions just might be his downfall.

©2024 James J. Butcher (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Solid action and quippy dialogue will keep readers engaged for the long haul.”—Library Journal

Coming together

Great story. I only saw one twist coming, well done. Looking forward to the next addition.

Best Book Yet

Although there were a few of the inevitable Heist tropes, I thoroughly enjoyed Cold Oron Task. James Butcher's alt Boston continues to get fleshed out and the characters are as well written as ever. Every book the story gets better and I can't wait to see what's next for Grimsby and Mayflower.

Absolutely beautiful story

Every book so far from him has been great. I have enjoyed the rollercoaster of emotions this has been.

What a ride!

I am really enjoying this series. I anxiously awaited this book as soon as it was announced, and it did not disappoint. ...but now I have to wait until a book 4 is announced, so that's the only disappointment for me.

James Butcher is really improving

third time is the charm, James Butcher is really starting to come into his own as a writer

Complex story, but every subplot pays off wonderfully

Rayne & Grimsby's bond. Mayflower's past, family, & dark secrets. Wudge's door, and how he'll open it with the nail... where it is. The nature, culture and backstory of the huntsmen--plural. Grimsby's magic, and why it sucks. The familiars, and the story behind them. The fate of Mansgraf's familiar (audiobook, don't know how its spelled). The story of the girl from the demon woman's club (whose mother Mayflower killed). Finally, the nature and history of the coven.

Each one is a subplot in this book that pays off wonderfully. Add to that Grimsby just being the self-deprecating, irrepressably good and kind, and you have a book that's a delight to experience. I love the banter between Mayflower and Grimsby. Really, between Grimsby and everybody. Wudge is still the best.

Oh, and the plot centers around Grimsby trying to... help Rayne. Iykyk. And the cherry on top--best new character: Abe. That is all. This book is great. Read the first two first--the story is strongly character-driven, and you need those journeys for everything to matter sufficiently.

Hope breathed into one’s soul

Humanity and life’s lessons we all can find in our own lives. Hope for Tomorrow and beyond told by an outstanding author and read for audible by a talented narrator. I have read and listened to all of Jim Butcher’s novels. Highly recommend!

Good but not as good as the first two

I did enjoy this one but I think it’s the weakest of the series so far. Grimsby is just so so ignorant in this one and basically everything he did in this one was just thoughtless. Stumbling into rooms he shouldn’t be in, not drawing obvious connections. Not even wondering why a knife with his name on it is so important to the heist. Lying to mayflower. Honestly he was just so stupid in this one that it diminished the character for me. Which sucked because I liked his character and morality previously. I still like mayflower but grimsby really dropped in my mind. And I never really liked rayne anyways so her starting all this and using his guilt again is just par for the course.

now we're got a story

the 1st book story world building second book more character depth this book was a great 3rd book for the arc and more story and character development very much enjoyed

Can’t wait until the next book!

What an enjoyable ride! Find myself both hoping for the hero to gain the power to achieve what he is trying to achieve while at the same time loving how he grows stronger in himself as he works around his limitations.