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Summary: Crime and intrigue in a corrupt magical city
Review: I learned of the original prints of these books years ago, and despaired of ever finding them. Then I ran across *this* volume and rejoiced. (I hope they're reprinting 4-6. I have #4 and #6 from the original printing, used, and they're also great, BTW.) Hawk and Fisher *are* Rupert and Julia as far as I'm concerned, and it's hardly any secret: physical descriptions (including eyepatch), the way Hawk calls Fisher "lass" (though other Green characters do that), and a telling sewer scene when Fisher doesn't want to leave Hawk alone "in the dark" (remember Rupert's fear of the dark?). Not to mention when they admit to being from "around Hillsdown" and being up north when the Blue Moon rose. Still, it's a great series--light-hearted, not too serious, and a good deal of social satire (you see this especially in the Haven elections in _Winner Takes All_). Oh, and for those who wonder, SWAT in Haven stands for "Special Wizardry and Tactics."
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Summary: Good Stuff
Review: I missed the first release of the Hawk@Fisher series so realy appreciate this rerelease Anything by Simon R Green is worth reading this one is also great value for money with three complete novels for the price of one.If you arent a fan of his already I think this is a great place to start.You should be warned that Simon R Green writes the most vilontly gorey battle and fight scenes but I could not find the words "his head exploded in a fountian of blood" in the whole book so it very tame by his standards. Read it you won't be disapointed.
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Summary: Finally availible again
Review: I own books #1-4, and #6 of the original series. I have looked for years to try and find #5. Now Simon R. Green has rereleased these great books and I may finally have a chance to find that missing issue. I would recommend these books to anyone. Well worth the read and I guarantee that you will love them.
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Summary: Great!
Review: I'm so happy they put these three books into one book! I loved them the first time around and I love em now! Great job! I'm partway through Guards of Honor and can't wait to get to Blue Moon....
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Summary: Haven's Worst Nightmare
Review: In the refuse pile known as the city of Haven, Hawk and Fisher are one feared couple. In fact, very few couples are feared more. Captains in Haven's overworked, underpaid guard force, the two of them fight crime in one of the city's worst beats - and crime generally loses when the two of them are involved. A rather painful loss. Unfortunately for the law-abiding citizens of Haven, were there any to be found, Hawk and Fisher are only one couple and can only be in one place at one time. Crime manages to thrive despite their best efforts and that's enough to turn anyone cynical - which is exactly what they are. Overworked, underpaid, cynical, armed with sharp pointy things, and the best at what they do. GUARDS OF HAVEN is actually a set of three mid-length stories, told in chronologial order and occurring one right after the other. With a 'mystery' flavor, the stories have a definitive fantasy setting. The guards have no qualms about morality; they try to do what's right but their methods have become a little more violent along the way. The same undertone runs throughout the book, which deals with the nitty-gritty city life. Morality's an option, not a way of life. For all that though, the book is funny and invigorating. Hawk and Fisher have enough quirks to make them realistic. The description is enough to give the necessary information but never so much as to slow the plot down. The flashes of the deeper relationship between Hawk and Fisher are enough to make the hopeless romantic in me celebrate but never too much to be called 'mush.' This is definitely a book worth a read. Just don't go to Haven to buy it.
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Summary: Haven's Worst Nightmare
Review: In the refuse pile known as the city of Haven, Hawk and Fisher are one feared couple. In fact, very few couples are feared more. Captains in Haven's overworked, underpaid guard force, the two of them fight crime in one of the city's worst beats - and crime generally loses when the two of them are involved. A rather painful loss. Unfortunately for the law-abiding citizens of Haven, were there any to be found, Hawk and Fisher are only one couple and can only be in one place at one time. Crime manages to thrive despite their best efforts and that's enough to turn anyone cynical - which is exactly what they are. Overworked, underpaid, cynical, armed with sharp pointy things, and the best at what they do. GUARDS OF HAVEN is actually a set of three mid-length stories, told in chronologial order and occurring one right after the other. With a 'mystery' flavor, the stories have a definitive fantasy setting. The guards have no qualms about morality; they try to do what's right but their methods have become a little more violent along the way. The same undertone runs throughout the book, which deals with the nitty-gritty city life. Morality's an option, not a way of life. For all that though, the book is funny and invigorating. Hawk and Fisher have enough quirks to make them realistic. The description is enough to give the necessary information but never so much as to slow the plot down. The flashes of the deeper relationship between Hawk and Fisher are enough to make the hopeless romantic in me celebrate but never too much to be called 'mush.' This is definitely a book worth a read. Just don't go to Haven to buy it.
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Summary: A surprisingly good read
Review: Like Steven Brust, another favorite author, Simon Green uses magic as a single facet of a rich and complex world. Characters, not magical descriptions, drive Green's story. His protagonists are tongue in cheek tough, with a dark sense of humor and a penchant for violence. Maybe they aren't the most developed charters ever written, but neither is Richard Stark's well-received "Parker" character (another fine anti-hero). Green's world is refreshingly unique, particularly the Street of the Gods, and yet the stories revolve around very real problems and issues. The book is a page-turner that I recommend.
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Summary: Wonderful book. After "Blue Moon Rising"...
Review: Simon R. Green gives a series of small hints to those familiar with his amazing book "Blue Moon Rising". In his one-eyed, scar-faced hero, there are several clues that this could be Rupert, with Fisher bearing a distinct likeness to Julia. It is very intriguing, and he would never dream of slipping enough to tell you for sure. The Hawk & Fisher books stand on their own, with dashing tales of love, honor, betrayal, evil, vengence and a distinctly darker tone than Blue Moon Rising. There is not as much humor in the characters, but if you liked Rupert and Julia in the other book, you will love Hawk and Fisher in these.
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Summary: Wonderful book. After "Blue Moon Rising"...
Review: Simon R. Green gives a series of small hints to those familiar with his amazing book "Blue Moon Rising". In his one-eyed, scar-faced hero, there are several clues that this could be Rupert, with Fisher bearing a distinct likeness to Julia. It is very intriguing, and he would never dream of slipping enough to tell you for sure. The Hawk & Fisher books stand on their own, with dashing tales of love, honor, betrayal, evil, vengence and a distinctly darker tone than Blue Moon Rising. There is not as much humor in the characters, but if you liked Rupert and Julia in the other book, you will love Hawk and Fisher in these.
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Summary: A surprisingly good read
Review: Simon R. Green has been the longstanding favorite author of mine, period, and after reading Blue Moon Rising at least a dozen times, I fell equally in love with the entire Hawk & Fisher series. The way Green is able to keep me hooked to the turn of each page with his intriguing style of writing is incredible. I definitely recommend these books to anyone who enjoys personality, humor, intrigue & mystery mixed in with their sci-fi/fantasy world, instead of just the usual, mundane warrior clash stories. I believe that Hawk & Fisher HAVE to be Rupert & Julia (from Green's Blue Moon Rising). Hawk & Fisher claim that those aren't their real names, and Hawk has an eyepatch, and the fact that they admitted to being in the Long Night... there;s hints at this in each book. BUT the only thing that gets me is, they are present at the reading of the will of Duncan MacNeil, who was an older man at the time of his death. Duncan was the one in Down Among The Dead Men, who was also around during the Blue Moon..how could he have aged so much, but Rupert & Julia are still in their late 20s? That's the only catch... In any case, these books are INCREDIBLE. You won't be disappointed!
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