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|title=Stray Souls

|author=Kate Griffin

|reviewer=Ani Johnson

|borrow=Yes

|isbn=978-0356500645

|pages=446

|publisher=Orbit

|date=October 2012

|website=http://www.kategriffin.net

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|summary=The latest from the [[:Category:Kate Griffin|Queen of Urban Fantasy]] is as dark, creepy, action-packed and exciting as any of her Matthew Swift novels but with a more pronounced sense of humour. 6 stars out of 5 but not to be read with a full bladder; you have been warned.

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Sharon Li has a normal job in a London coffee shop but doesn't feel normal. She's beginning to realise she's a shaman, especially when she is so at one with the city, she vanishes. In order to meet others who'll understand, she starts Magicals Anonymous, a self-help group for the mystically confused coming to terms with their gifts. The meetings come with various beverages, biscuits, a Facebook page and a very good turnout. However all is not herbal tea and crunchy-creams as someone or something seems to be stealing the spirits that make London's soul and another something walks the streets tearing people limb from limb. The city is dying and gradually Sharon realises that Magicals Anonymous are more than just a social group. As odd as it sounds to look at them, the Midnight Mayor wants them to save the capital.

Like a 4-year-old after a great birthday party, I could go on reciting 'bestest bits' till you start snoring so it may be easier (and definitely more rewarding) for you to just get a copy for yourself. Meanwhile, Kate thank you for everything (apart from the coffee pebble-dashing on my shirt) and Orbit, thank you for sending us a copy of this book for review.

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