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Dead Men's Boots

Felix Castor #3 / 5
by M.R. Carey
Dead Men's Boots (Felix Castor #3) by M.R. Carey
★ 8.00 / 1
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Before he died, Castor's fellow exorcist John Gittings made several calls asking for help and if Castor had answered them, John might still be alive. So when a smooth-talking lawyer comes out of nowhere to claim the remains, Castor owes it to John's unhappy ghost and even more unhappy widow to help out. If only life were that simple.

A brutal murder in King's Cross bears all the hallmarks of an American serial killer supposedly forty years dead, and it takes more good sense than Castor possesses not to get involved. He's also fighting a legal battle over the body – if not the soul – of his possessed friend, Rafi, and can't shake the feeling that his three problems are related.

With the help of the succubus Juliet, paranoid zombie data-fence Nicky Heath and a little judicious digging, Castor just might have a chance of fitting the pieces together before someone drops him down a lift shaft or rips his throat out. Or not.

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FantasyUrban Fantasy
Release date: 2007

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M.R. Carey

M.R. Carey

M.R. Carey has a knack for blending the uncanny with the deeply human, crafting stories that haunt, resonate, and provoke thought long after the last page is turned. A master of tension and emotional complexity, Carey’s works often explore the fragility of humanity, the consequences of survival, and the resilience of the spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.

Best known for The Girl with All the Gifts, Carey redefined the post-apocalyptic genre, creating a chilling yet moving tale of a young girl who holds the key to humanity’s future in a world ravaged by a devastating fungal infection. With a premise that blends horror, science fiction, and the profound innocence of childhood, the book resonated deeply with readers and critics alike, leading to a film adaptation and securing Carey’s place in the literary spotlight.

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But Carey’s talents don’t end there. His writing spans multiple genres, from dark fantasy to psychological thrillers, always with a unique twist. His style is rich in character-driven narratives, where the story is just as much about the inner world of the characters as it is about the external events shaping their fates. Whether it’s the deep psychological drama in The Boy on the Bridge or the gripping world-building of Felix Castor series, Carey’s ability to merge genre conventions with deeply personal stories sets him apart.

Raised in the UK, Carey’s background in comic book writing (under his real name, Mike Carey) helped hone his ability to craft vivid worlds and complex characters in both visual and written mediums. This expertise translates into his novels, where pacing, atmosphere, and emotional arcs are as carefully constructed as the worlds they inhabit.

Beyond his success as a novelist, M.R. Carey continues to push boundaries, whether in his collaborations on graphic novels or his works that cross between speculative fiction and literary drama. His ability to evoke empathy for even the most unlikely characters—whether human or something else—keeps readers coming back, eager to discover where his words will take them next.

For those looking for stories that are as emotionally gripping as they are thought-provoking, M.R. Carey’s books offer a journey worth taking.

Felix Castor

Felix Castor consists of five books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Devil You Know (Felix Castor #1)
★ 6.50 / 2
Vicious Circle (Felix Castor #2)
★ 9.00 / 2
Dead Men's Boots (Felix Castor #3)
★ 8.00 / 1
Thicker Than Water (Felix Castor #4)
★ 8.00 / 1
The Naming of the Beasts (Felix Castor #5)
★ 10.00 / 1


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