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Review: One Horse Open Slay: A Crag Banyon Mystery
One Horse Open Slay: A Crag Banyon Mystery by James Mullaney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I might be a bit biased for this book because I painted the cover, but I found the book to be a great light hearted romp in fantasy. In the tradition of the Eddy Bear mysteries and the Dirk Gently mysteries, Mullaney turns the detective novel on its ear. The lovable but gruff detective, Crag Banyon has been framed for the murder of one of Santa’s little helpers, and it leads him on a journey through the seedier side of the North Pole.
Mullaney does a great job of breathing new life into familiar figures and breaking down your preconceived notions of the holidays. There’s a chase scene near the end that isn’t to be missed. If you enjoy detective stories mixed with a healthy dose of humor, you’ll likely find this to be a grand romp!
Available Now: One Horse Open Slay by James Mullaney
I painted this!
This is the official cover image for James Mullaney’s new novella, One Horse Open Slay available now on Kindle, painted by your’s truly! I’m excited to see some of my work being used by a professional writer, and look forward to working with James on future projects. You may recognize Mullaney as one of the authors of the widely popular Destroyer series, or perhaps you’ve read his recent adventure tale, Red Menace: Red and Buried. Now he’s turned his pen toward detective stories with a magical twist! If you buy a copy and read it, let me know what you think in the comments. And if you’re in the market for some cover art for your own project, I welcome the challenge.
