Marked
“Incisive writing, conflicted characters, and strong plotting, this . . . solidifies Hughes’s place on the urban fantasy shelves.”
—Publishers Weekly
Sharp
“If you like a futuristic murder-mystery-driven world, with a male protagonist that definitely has his share of woes and mystery, give this series a shot.”
—Smexy Books
“A mash-up of a noir detective series with supernatural elements . . . a wonderful genre blend of old-style detective stories and supernatural, with a flawed hero and a fascinating take on a world that outlaws technology.”
—All Things Urban Fantasy
“A grim and gritty police detective series, with a bit of science fiction mixed into an almost pulp-noir setting . . . a great series for both mystery lovers and those that enjoy a bit of sci-fi.”
—News and Sentinel (Parkersburg, WV)
“An emotional story fraught with danger.”
—Night Owl Reviews
“[Adam] is very well developed and written. Fans of Jim Butcher will enjoy this series.”
—USA Today
“The protagonist and premise are engaging. . . . The story keeps up its fast pace from beginning to end.”
—A Book Obsession
“A truly gritty and gripping novel . . . a fascinating world.”
—That’s What I’m Talking About
“A really solid detective story wrapped in some amazing dystopian urban fantasy paper. . . . Hughes does a fantastic job of creating a strong procedural plotline.”
—Team Tynga’s Reviews
“Fast paced and voyeuristically soul exposing . . . compelling.”
—Musings, Mutterings, and Acts of Mental Mayhem
Clean
“I am addicted to this world, this character, and this writer. Alex Hughes spins stories like wizards spin spells . . . a stellar debut!”
—James R. Tuck, author of the Deacon Chalk series
“A fun blend of Chinatown and Blade Runner.”
—James Knapp, author of Element Zero
“[A] tightly written futuristic detective story set in an alternate Atlanta. . . . This crisp debut marks Hughes as a writer to watch.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Really well-done.”
—USA Today
“I didn’t want to stop reading.”
—Smexy Books
“[A] fast-paced sci-fi yarn . . . reminds me very much (and very fondly) of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files.”
—SF Signal
“An excellent start on a series . . . so many twists, turns, and double crossings. . . . I’m going to be first in line for the next novel in this Mindspace Investigations series.”
—Night Owl Reviews
“Fans will want more by Alex Hughes.”
—SFRevu