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Cold Iron Task

The Unorthodox Chronicles, Book 3

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Cold Iron Task

By: James J. Butcher
Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
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Grimsby, a junior Auditor in the magical Department of Unorthodox Affairs, finds himself on the other side of the law in this spellbinding urban fantasy.

Grimshaw Griswald Grimsby may have one case under his belt, but he’s still a novice Auditor in Boston’s Department of Unorthodox Affairs. And he’s already made mistakes.

Desperate to repair his fraying friendships, he doesn’t ask too many questions when a mysterious patron offers him the chance to join a heist of an otherworldly vault—and in the process find answers that could make things right.

Complications arise when Grimsby learns that his partner, Mayflower, is keeping secrets about his past. Between facing new demons, old horrors, and monsters—both Usual and Unorthodox—Grimsby soon realizes nothing is how it appears and that not asking enough questions just might be his downfall.

©2024 James J. Butcher (P)2024 Penguin Audio Action & Adventure Contemporary Fantasy Paranormal & Urban Urban

Critic reviews

“Solid action and quippy dialogue will keep readers engaged for the long haul.”—Library Journal

"Cold Iron Task does an excellent job of building on the previous books. . . . where The Unorthodox Chronicles shines is its characters. . . . I fully enjoyed Cold Iron Task . . . and devoured it in only a couple of sittings, and I can't wait to see how Butcher continues to weave the threads he has started laying out in these early books."— Game Vortex

"If you love urban fantasy, compelling character dynamics, and a perfect mix of action and heart, Cold Iron Task is a must-read. Whether you’re here for the magic, the mayhem, or the mentor-mentee banter, this book has something for you."—Tessa Talks Books
Engaging Plot Twists • Excellent Character Development • Intricate World Building • Compelling Storyline • Complex Hero
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Although there were a few of the inevitable Heist tropes, I thoroughly enjoyed Cold Oron Task. James Butcher's alt Boston continues to get fleshed out and the characters are as well written as ever. Every book the story gets better and I can't wait to see what's next for Grimsby and Mayflower.

Best Book Yet

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Every book so far from him has been great. I have enjoyed the rollercoaster of emotions this has been.

Absolutely beautiful story

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I am really enjoying this series. I anxiously awaited this book as soon as it was announced, and it did not disappoint. ...but now I have to wait until a book 4 is announced, so that's the only disappointment for me.

What a ride!

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third time is the charm, James Butcher is really starting to come into his own as a writer

James Butcher is really improving

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Great story. I only saw one twist coming, well done. Looking forward to the next addition.

Coming together

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Love this book and the narration. Definitely worth a credit and I can’t wait for the next installment

Can’t wait for the next installment

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Very well done. I’m enjoying getting to know newly developing characters. They all have ways of dealing with their own heavy baggage.

Excellent read. Better and better with each installment.

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There isn't anything that I disliked.
I look forward to the next adventure. I hope there will be many more.

love the characters,their interactions, their development and the story

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Really enjoying listening to this series. the narration is excellent. Grimsby is a character that deserves to be rooted for really, really like the world that butcher is building here. Can't wait for the next book.

Siri just gets better and better

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the world building is fantastic, as well as the twist and turns , overall it's well done

kept my attention!

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