Honestly, you really can't go wrong with this series. Every one is a new adventure into the great unknown with characters strewn about that are familiar enough to remember, but not SO much that they take over the story at hand. Take this one as an example. We've got our own hilarious version of Holmes and Watson (Barnabas and Wilfred, respectively) dutifully solving the next case they were asked to solve...okay, dutifully solving the next case they were BLIPPED to by Odin without any foreknowledge or agreement from them that they'd actually be interested in it after having JUST solved HIS case... *grumble grumble...on their behalf* The duo find themselves face to serpents with Medusa seeking the answer to what sounds like the start of a bad joke involving a cursed serpent, a bunny, an assortment of twins (Sun and Moon, as well as Monkey and Spider...you'll understand when you read it), ball courts that aren't what you're thinking, and various other gods that will both help and hinder them in their quest. You'll laugh, you'll cry (from laughing), you'll be confused, and you'll get somewhat dizzy talking in circles...but in the end, it's nothing that a good cup of tea can't set straight once again.

By the turning of the final epage, we had seriously had quite the adventure, but don't ask me to repeat any of their proper names because yeah, I'm with Barnabas...can't ANYONE have something simple to pronounce?!? If you're a current fan of the series, you're gonna love it; if you're just getting your feet wet, it's not a bad place to join in, but if you REALLY want to get to know Barnabas and Wilfred, you need to start from the beginning.

**ebook received for review; opinions are my own
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