SFF

Catchpenny

by Charlie Huston
Vintage. Apr. 2024. 416p. ISBN 9780593685082. pap. $18. FANTASY
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Sid Catchpenny was one of the best thieves in Los Angeles before the crippling depression set in. At the top of his game, he could slip in and out of mirrors miles apart, snagging the most powerful and valuable magical artifacts in the blink of an eye. Now he’s washed up, behind on his rent, and doubting his ability to fulfill the promise he made to himself that set him on this path years before. When an old friend shows up, asking for Sid’s help locating a missing girl, he has no idea that this simple job will turn his life upside down. As Sid searches for Circe, he becomes embroiled in a scheme that involves major players in the magic world, a Sinéad O’Connor album, a doomsday cult, a video game with real-world consequences, and his wife, who was murdered years before.
VERDICT In this noir-tinged urban fantasy, Huston (Skinner) has created a world that is completely engrossing and full of wonder, imagination, and a good dose of music history. Give to fans of Neil Gaiman and Leigh Bardugo.
Reviewed by Portia Kapraun , Jan 01, 2024
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