Title: The Darkest Hours (Spider-Man)
Author: Jim Butcher
Pages: 307
Grade: A
Summary: (From the back cover)
Peter Parker's life has hit a peaceful stretch. No evildoers have tried to flatten him in weeks, his marriage to Mary Jane is stronger than ever, and he's enjoying his job as a high school science teacher. Life is good.
Naturally, that doesn't last.
When Peter learns that his old enemy the Rhino is on a rampage in Times Square, he suits up as Spider-Man to stop the destructive villain in his tracks. But he's unexpectedly foiled in his attempts by the Black Cat, a former ally and old flame. The Cat informs Peter that the Rhino is just a distraction -- the real threat comes from a group of Ancients, members of the same race as the being called Morlun, who Spidey defeated in battle years earlier. The Ancients are now looking to exact revenge -- and hope to steal Spider-Man's life force in the process.
To defeat such powerful beings, Spider-Man is going to need all the help he can get, especially from the Black Cat. But what will Mary Jane Parker have to say about that? Peter isn't sure which is worse -- the Ancients trying to drain his life force, or the wrath of a jealous wife....
My thoughts: This is by no means a high form of literature, but Jim Butcher never fails to disappoint me. Quick-witted dialogue and action sequences that keep my full undivided attention has always been his thing. I openly admit to knowing little if nothing about the Spider-Man universe that didn't come from that little movie with Toby in it. But even with that, I've always had a love for the comic book verses and the super heroes. I recommend this book on the grounds that it truly did make me giggle for the first page in. But more then that, it cements to me just why Jim Butcher is the awesome. Therefore everyone...check out Jim Butcher's books. For snark and just a bit of magic, high paced action, and an actual well developed character I highly recommend the Harry Dresden series. Seriously it is love. If you love high fantasy....I really urge you to read the Codex Alera series. They are actually, I believe, his best work. Beautiful. Love fest over now.
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