Search - Agents of Light and Darkness (Nightside, Bk 2)

The second in the "Nightside" series, in which private eye John Taylor is commissioned to search for the "Unholy Grail" - the cup from which Judas drank at the Last Supper. EVERYONE in the Nightside is after this prize, which promises to confer unimaginable power - and will do ANYTHING to get it. The comedy and horror here are even darker than in the first one - but there are also odd moments of poignance.

Second in the series. Interesting twists with the angels. Good character and plot devlopment. Recommended.

The second in the series takes you a step deeper. It still has all of the frivolities and unexplained oddities that either endeared someone to it in the first book, or made them put it down without finishing. Do not go into this with any expectations, Let the story trickle out, picking up speed as it goes along. It is not a book that is going to confuse you, or leave you trying to work out twists and turns so complex you almost want to write them down to get them straight. It's straight-forward, simple, and nearly impossible to read in more than five sittings.
The character is tough, and you are privy to all of his questions, doubts, thoughts, and concerns. It's also a interesting to see whom his very name will either terrify or taunt.
A bit transparent, this second one, but I found it did not deter me from finishing it. Indeed, it was the action, the way they reached the resolution, that drove me on. I'm sure if you're considering getting the second one, I don't need to tell you that already. You already know what makes this a crisp, quick, and great read, and if you don't, I suggest you start with the first one. It's a great introduction, and this is a simple, and great, follow-up. I'm sure I'll enjoy the next one, as well!

Unlike the first Nightside book, this volume takes place soley in The Nightside and I preferred that, especially since the author didn't have to reference the location as often as in the first story. I like the main character John Taylor, his strengths and weaknesses, and the no-nonsense intelligent way he deals with others. Author Simon Green weaves his story well, creating many interesting characters and settings and impelling the reader to continue turning page after page to discover successive clues until the final satisfying resolution.

This book was better than the first one but still not really my favorite kind of book