![]() The secondary romantic plot was unsurprising in development or resolution. Correia does a good job of making the ultimate evil frightening, especially when using Owen's psychic connection to give insight into C.O.'s megalomania. The overall plot involves confronting one of the ultimate evils that abound, and while there isn't much mystery surrounding the final confrontation, there were a few twists along the way that had me surprised. It was also nice in the way his voice engaged me into Owen's point of view the introduction to the world of monsters, the love of guns and his growing competency in fighting monsters. A Twilight reference made me laugh but may end up dating the book. Flashes of humor and modern references kept the voice fresh, making me feel like although he took situations seriously, he also saw the humorous side. As such, his language is straightforward, but not so simplistic that I was bored. The first person point of view is told by an unusual hero a large, "ugly," now scarred accountant who was raised in family that emphasized guns and survival skills. Turned out to be an engaging read, and I'll definitely check out the next book in the series. Flashes of humor and modern references kept the voice fresh, making me feel like although he took situations seriously, he also saw Previously three stars *(1) Previously three stars *(1) Turned out to be an engaging read, and I'll definitely check out the next book in the series. Welcome to Monster Hunter International.more With the clock ticking towards Armageddon, Owen finds himself trapped between legions of undead minions, belligerent federal agents, a cryptic ghost who has taken up residence inside his head, and the cursed family of the woman he loves. ![]() An ancient entity known as the Cursed One has returned to settle a centuries old vendetta.Should the Cursed One succeed, it means the end of the world, and MHI is the only thing standing in his way. It's actually a pretty sweet gig, except for one little problem. On the other side are the people who kill monsters for a living Monster Hunter International is the premier eradication company in the business. Officially secret, some of them are evil, and some are just hungry. All the things from myth, legend, and B-movies are out there, waiting in the shadows. Officially secret, some of them are evil, and some are just hungry Five days after Owen Zastava Pitt pushed his insufferable boss out of a fourteenth story window, he woke up in the hospital with a scarred face, an unbelievable memory, and a job offer. Five days after Owen Zastava Pitt pushed his insufferable boss out of a fourteenth story window, he woke up in the hospital with a scarred face, an unbelievable memory, and a job offer.
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