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Blood Relation (Arcane Casebook) Paperback – October 21, 2020

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Young women are turning up dead, exsanguinated by a killer who leaves strange and powerful symbols behind, drawn in his victim's blood. Now Alex Lockerby must stop the killer before he can complete his dark ritual and release hell on the city.

Murder isn’t uncommon in a big city, but when young women start turning up dead next to mysterious symbols painted in their blood, the police turn to Alex Lockerby to find the killer. Unfortunately, the bloody symbols aren’t any form of magic Alex knows, leaving him precious little to work with and a nagging feeling that he’d better stop this madman before he finishes whatever spell he’s attempting.

Adding to the list of unknown symbols, Alex is called to the murder of a woman who worked with government secrets. She was found with strange coded markings written on a blackboard near her body. To make matters even more confusing, several robberies have been perpetrated by a highly skilled gang of thieves. Among the stolen articles were ingredients used by alchemists. These cases seem random and unconnected, but Alex can’t shake the feeling that they’re part of something bigger.

With a brutal killer on the loose, Alex must figure out an unknown magic, catch a group of professional thieves, and learn what government secrets the murdered woman might have passed on…and to whom. With luck, he might even be able to do it before the blood killer completes his dark ritual, and unleashes hell on the city.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08LNJKY67
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8551184676
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
  • Book 6 of 12 ‏ : ‎ Arcane Casebook
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 2,374 ratings

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Dan Willis has worked as a programmer, a web designer, and has written for the game industry. He is an award-winning author who has written for the long-running DragonLance series of fantasy novels. He is currently working on the Arcane Casebook series, stories of a down and out detective making a living in a magical, 1930’s New York. The Dragons of the Confederacy series follows a Yankee engineer and a spy as they take on the forces of the South in a steampunk twist on the Civil War. Lastly, The Flux Engine, which takes place in a Steampunk wild west where a young man seeks to reclaim his mysterious heritage only to find that people are willing to kill to possess it.

Dan lives in Utah with his family.

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Customers find this book to be an entertaining read with well-developed characters that expand throughout the series, and appreciate its plot twists that create a multiple path story. The writing quality is well-received, with one customer noting the author's knowledge of the period, while another highlights the great balance between realism and escapism. The book receives positive feedback for its world-building and pacing, with customers noting it gets better with each installment, and one review mentioning how it builds on previous books with new powers.

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157 customers mention "Readability"157 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and entertaining, noting that each installment is better than the last.

"This is a terrific series! The characters are fun and interesting, and the plot is unpredictable - so fun and enjoyable to read!" Read more

"In an excellent series. Cannot wait to crack open the next one! I love the setting, and the blending of magic on the historical NYC venue!" Read more

"I have been enjoying the series...." Read more

"...Each episode is entertaining and leaves me wanting to know more about Alex and Iggy and the gang." Read more

115 customers mention "Plot twists"115 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists in this book, with one review highlighting its gritty detective stories combined with magic, while another notes its multiple path narrative structure.

"...The characters are fun and interesting, and the plot is unpredictable - so fun and enjoyable to read!" Read more

"I am loving These characters and this series. This dystopian, flashback world Is a wonderful place to visit...." Read more

"...I love the setting, and the blending of magic on the historical NYC venue!" Read more

"...Just kidding. I am enjoying the story, and the characters as they expand in number, and complexity...." Read more

71 customers mention "Character development"71 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, noting how the author consistently expands the world with new ones, and how the plot thickens as they continue to grow.

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"I am loving These characters and this series. This dystopian, flashback world Is a wonderful place to visit...." Read more

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"...through this series rapidly as I enjoy the writing and like the characters very much...." Read more

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Customers praise the pacing of the book, noting it gets better with each installment and is a swift read.

"Each book is just as good or better than the previous one...." Read more

"...fantasy blended into their other genres, this is a fun series that reads quickly...." Read more

"...In addition to being quick reads, they also seem to be quick writes and they keep coming so the length of any book in the series is not that crucial." Read more

"Haven't laughed so hard in ages! His absolute best so far. Stayed up way to late reading this and will be jumping right on the next edition." Read more

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Customers find the book well written, with one customer noting the author's knowledge of the historical period.

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"These are really well written books in a well put together series. I’m having a lot of fun reading these. Not too weighty, but not pulpy, fun;)" Read more

"...reads better and better as each book displays its hidden and well-written structure. Now I'm on to the next one with bated breath." Read more

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Customers appreciate the characterization in the book, finding it well thought out and intricate, with one customer noting its great balance between realism and escapism.

"In an excellent series. Cannot wait to crack open the next one! I love the setting, and the blending of magic on the historical NYC venue!" Read more

"I am enjoying the series. Nice mix of alternate reality where magic has become part of mainstream and a Detective story...." Read more

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Customers appreciate how each book in the series builds on the previous ones, with one customer specifically noting the introduction of new powers.

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"...For those of you caught up with the series, this builds on the previous books. There are several cases to be solved as usual...." Read more

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"...of rune magic, sorcery and alchemy in an AU 1930s is a unique tool for world building...." Read more

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  • Sally H. Robertson
    5.0 out of 5 stars reading 7 and maybe 8 tonight...!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
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    This is a terrific series! The characters are fun and interesting, and the plot is unpredictable - so fun and enjoyable to read!
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  • Elizabeth McLeod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Really Good One,
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
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    I am loving These characters and this series. This dystopian, flashback world Is a wonderful place to visit. Any steam punk would be proud to live here.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great installment
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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    In an excellent series. Cannot wait to crack open the next one! I love the setting, and the blending of magic on the historical NYC venue!
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  • CB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoying the series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022
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    I have been enjoying the series.
    Just because I am one of "those type of people", I did notice a tiny detail, in chapter 25 the plate with the barrier rune was brass, and when Alex checked on it later, in the next chapter it was copper, maybe Alex, found an transmutation rune? Just kidding.
    I am enjoying the story, and the characters as they expand in number, and complexity. I do have a question and while I am not going to try turning Alex into Dick Tracy or anything, but in your runic magic system would a linking rune be able to be applied to yet another hand on the pocket watch that could point to 1 of a number of messages around the face and the linked grandfather clock would change accordingly? Thus allowing a somewhat texting message ability to Dr. Bell, or Sherry in his office, or maybe even the Sorceress.
    Keep it up, I look forward to more, and thank you.
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  • Sterling
    5.0 out of 5 stars Arcane casebook #6
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025
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    I am blowing through this series rapidly as I enjoy the writing and like the characters very much. Each episode is entertaining and leaves me wanting to know more about Alex and Iggy and the gang.
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  • Bill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025
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    Each book is just as good or better than the previous one. The only problem I have with the series is that at some point all too soon I will finish and have too wait for more.
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  • Vitaly Kolas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fine installment
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025
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    Another fine installment in the series. I’m also starting to notice the overarching plot line is starting to heat up and it’s getting very interesting indeed.
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  • Wally Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dan Willis is a fine author
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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    Blood Relations, #6 in the series, is tight, multi-layered mystery with several storylines interwoven that culminate in a dramatic ending. This book, like the previous ones in the series builds on the previous adventures and slowly expands the characters into believable personas. The magic aspect of the novel is believable and consistent. The setting, 1930’s New York City seems to me, a rural denizens, to be authentic. The setting and the technology of the day does not distract from the story.

    Alex, the PI, has many good qualities; humility, mercy and blazing intelligence. Perfect casting for the good guy. He has a good supporting cast, including a mentor or father figure, good natured secretary, strong female support and mysterious stranger, and all blend together to produce a working environment that encourages the reader to read on. Plot development is very good, character development could maybe use a little work. (I say this as an avid reader, not a writer or someone that coaches writers.).

    All in all, it is a good book in a great series!
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  • George Kepenyes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blood Relation (Arcane Casebook 6)
    Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2024
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    Another great book by Dan Willis. I thoroughly enjoyed “Blood Relation (Arcane Casebook 6)!” Just like his other novels I was hooked from start to finish.
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  • Christopher
    3.0 out of 5 stars Super
    Reviewed in Germany on January 15, 2021
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    Macht lust auf mehr , frage mich ja ob Alex je in den Krieg zieht als James bond .
    tolle Dialoge mit Sorsha
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  • Brian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent as always
    Reviewed in Australia on January 10, 2021
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    I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Alex is continually evolving in both skill as well as personal development. The underlying arc involving Moriarty continues to fascinate. Looking forward to the next book.
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  • Deggy0
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2023
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    Never ceases to surprise and impress me reading these books. You will not be disappointed, it always keeps you wanting more, and even better paces it appropriately so you don’t get anything too quick or feels like it’s a drag.
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  • Roel steenbergen
    5.0 out of 5 stars geweldige reeks
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 10, 2024
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    Een mooi verhaal waarin de wereld verder wordt verdiept. Een mooie basis is gelegd in de voorgaande boeken, nu lees ik in een stuk door de hele reeks heen
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