Stiletto

A Novel

By: Daniel O'Malley

Narrated by: Moira Quirk

Length: 23 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

In this spirited sequel to the acclaimed The Rook, Myfanwy Thomas returns to clinch an alliance between deadly rivals and avert epic - and slimy - supernatural war.

When secret organizations are forced to merge after years of enmity and bloodshed, only one person has the fearsome powers - and the bureaucratic finesse - to get the job done. Facing her greatest challenge yet, Rook Myfanwy Thomas must broker a deal between two bitter adversaries:

The Checquy - the centuries-old covert British organization that protects society from supernatural threats, and...

The Grafters - a centuries-old supernatural threat.

But as bizarre attacks sweep London, threatening to sabotage negotiations, old hatreds flare. Surrounded by spies, only the Rook and two women who absolutely hate each other can seek out the culprits before they trigger a devastating otherworldly war.

Stiletto is a novel of preternatural diplomacy, paranoia, and snide remarks from an author who "adroitly straddles the thin line between fantasy, thriller, and spoof" (Booklist).

©2016 Daniel O'Malley (P)2016 Hachette Audio

This was a good book and will be a great movie!

While I found Rook to be a superior (incredible) audible experience, I think Stiletto will translate into the better movie.
I encourage Daniel to keep the series going but restrain from the temptation to get lost in the supernatural, it is best used as the spice rather than the main ingredient. There are so few writers that can provide the reader engaging entertainment while not leaving them feeling guilty for intellectually slumming it. It is not only facts that stimulate the mind but intelligent imagination with a big dose of fun to boot, thank you and keep up the good work.

Moira Quirk's performance deserves a sixth star.

The story wasn't quite as good as Rook - I found some of the viewpoint and timeline jumps jarring. The humor or the Rook was still there and the author's use of conversational exposition over info-dumps is appreciated.

Moira Quirk made the experience. Her ability to give each character their own voice and her consistency in delivery made the experience immersive. I particularly appreciated her ability to deliver the many oneliners and throwaway asides without breaking stride.

Reader is incredible

Great story loved the book. The person that reads it is awesome. Great with accents and does the story well

an absolutely magnificent follow up to Rook!

Excellent fast moving story full of wit, charm, hilarity, and heart. Stiletto is well written with excellent twists and turns, excellently performed, and didn't let go until the very end. Well done!

good follow up to rook

It was very enjoyable an a great listen. it was great to get a view from more than one character and really fleshed out the story. can't wait for book 3.

Great read.

It is very well read. Can't wait to hear the next book in the series.

a new favorite!

So so so good! I really hope there is a third book coming soon!

Daniel O’Malley ! Yup he rocks!

Refreshingly original idea for a story! The narrator is excellent.
Daniel we really need the next book in the series… :-)
Honestly read these two books great!

Well read and a good read

Great ending! Not wry as often as The Rook. But a good story. Read The Rook first, then this.

Best new series

I almost didn’t buy this after reading all the whiny review, but I loved the first book so much I took a chance. Hello! It’s amazing! Those reviews that complained about the “history” interspersed with the action....did you not read the first book with the letters from Rook Thomas interspersed with action? It works! The “history” is all fantastical sequences that are just as riveting as the present. The subtle and unexpected humor, the clever and the absurd, and the complex and fascinating characters on both sides of the political spectrum are rich and rewarding, and I pray for the good health and continued inspiration of Mr O’Malley! Keep them coming, please! And keep Moira Quirk - she is beyond talented and her accents are superb and easy to distinguish.