Unquiet Dreams (Connor Grey, Book 2) [Kindle Edition]

Mark Del Franco (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Fueled by a mysterious new drug, Celtic fairies and Teutonic elves battle for turf and power-with humans caught in the middle. As the body count rises, Connor Grey uncovers a vast conspiracy that threatens to destroy not only the city, but the world.

About the Author

Mark Del Franco lives with his partner, Jack, in Boston, Massachusetts, where the orchids tremble in fear since he killed Jack’s palm plants.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 317 KB
• Print Length: 304 pages
• Publisher: Ace (January 29, 2008)
• Sold by: Penguin Publishing
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0010O924K
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,645 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Mark Del Franco's first novel UNSHAPELY THINGS was published in 2007 by Ace Books. That title began the Convergent World series featuring Connor Grey and continues in UNQUIET DREAMS, UNFALLEN DEAD, UNPERFECT SOULS and, coming in 2011, UNCERTAIN ALLIES.

In August 2009, a new series featuring Guild agent Laura Blackstone began with SKIN DEEP. Laura's story continues in 2010's FACE OFF.

Mark Del Franco lives with his partner, Jack, in Boston, Massachusetts, where the orchids Just Won't Die.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Even better than the last one, February 7, 2008

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J. Nolt (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unquiet Dreams (Connor Grey, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm REALLY digging this series of urban fantasy novels. The characters keep getting more real, and delFranco's writing is great. Very reminiscent of Kim Harrison's novels, but with less angst and annoying soap-opera relationship drama. "Unquiet Dreams" has just the right blend of action and intrigue, a touch of romance, and the perfect dose of humor.

There are some pitfalls if some of the plotlines don't get a lot more development in the next novel: it's past time we learn more about the "dark space" in the protagonist's head, and his accomplishments don't seem to be respected enough (for good and bad) by other characters. But those problems are very minor so far, and I have faith that they'll be dealt with in a creative and entertaining way-- delFranco is a great writer. That "dark space" surely means important things for our man Connor Gray.

I really didn't want this novel to end, and I can't wait for the next one!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the dream we had in mind..., February 18, 2008

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Cees Jan Mol (Eindhoven, the Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unquiet Dreams (Connor Grey, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

The previous book was full of promise. What made it really exciting, was the huge-big-problem the hero had: he'd fallen from grace, had completely lost all his magical abilities, his standing in the fey world and still managed to avoid the world from collapsing. Sort of.

This book explores more of the world of Connor. Which, in itself, is pretty okay as it's quite a wonderful, imaginative universe. The adventure is interesting, the characters familiar and yet there are still new angles to expand a world-of-promise.

Right. What really, really, really is a pity that we're not progressing on what's wrong with Connor. Not an inch. We're hardly progressing on Connor coming to grips with his downfall. We learn though, that he has a brother. Who he doesn't get along with.

The main story-line is about Connor not letting go, digging deeper into a crime hardly anyone (but one of his few friends) is interested in. The puzzle falls together quite nicely and Connor (of course) ends up being the hero. But the character-tension that made the first book so strong... I've missed it.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Loving the Weird, March 6, 2008

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moria2 (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unquiet Dreams (Connor Grey, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Unquiet Dreams is the second book featuring Connor Grey, the Druid without abilities. The first book was Unshapely Things. I recommend reading Unshapely Things first because there are some themes and plot elements that are linked in the two books. Both books are set in an alternate Boston and take place mostly within a portion of town labeled as the Weird, where magicals and non-magicals mix and often clash.

Unquiet Dreams starts of quickly with the murder of a young human boy in the Tangle, the roughest part of the Weird. This investigation is cut short by the discovery of another body, that of Guild director, Alvud Kruge- elf of international importance. The investigation of these two murders lead Conner and his friends on a chase around the Weird and into some of the darker parts of it, including some gang and drug running activity.

Like the first book, this one is very well developed and kept my attention. The plot and characters are strong and coupled with humor. I am eagerly awaiting the next book by Mr. del Franco.