Discovered this after I started watching the Starz production. Glad to be reading it after seeing it, because the two are very different animals. Like most literature, the book is way more nuanced than the series. If you like a ripping good yarn, this is for you

A very fun, tongue-in-cheek, suspenseful novel about a British woman who comes to consciousness in a deserted park, who realizes she has no memory, and is surrounded by corpses wearing latex gloves. The novel has a bit of superhero flavor harnessed to James Bond action adventure. She finds a note ostensibly from herself before memory loss warning her of danger from unknown foes, and eventually finds she has supernatural abilities and works for a secret organization fighting supernaturals on behalf of the British government.

I love, love, LOVE this book! It is a great read, one that I pick up at least once a year. Daniel O'Malley is excellent at creating characters, atmosphere, suspense, and action. I recommend it.

"The body you are wearing used to be mine." So reads the letter Myfanwy Thomas discovers in her pocket when she wakes up surrounded by a circle of dead bodies wearing latex gloves.
From the first line, this book drew me in with its intriguing premise (Myfanwy works at the British equivalent of the CIA - but for magic!) and snarky heroine. It reads a bit like Harry Potter for adults, if Harry was a mid-level bureaucrat who periodically had to deal with issues like a house full of man-eating purple fungus in Bath. --Rachel (See more of my picks by following WoodneathRachel)

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"The body you are wearing used to be mine." So reads the letter Myfanwy Thomas discovers in her pocket when she wakes up surrounded by a circle of dead bodies wearing latex gloves.
From the first line, this book drew me in with its intriguing premise (Myfanwy works at the British equivalent of the CIA - but for magic!) and snarky heroine. It reads a bit like Harry Potter for adults, if Harry was a mid-level bureaucrat who periodically had to deal with issues like a house full of man-eating purple fungus in Bath.

This is an awesome mystery adventure story. It made me think of Nightvale because of all the crazy random things happening. I can't wait to read the next one. The narrator for the audiobook is amazing.

One of the most unique stories I've ever read, O'Malley has written a wildly entertaining tale of the paranormal. Myfawny Thomas' journey from timid amnesiac to powerful Rook is filled with suspense and a very colorful cast of supporting characters. From a being who controls 3 bodies simultaneously with one brain to a man who can contort his body into almost any shape, this book offers both humor and suspense to go along with an engaging story

This was just a super fun read! The characters are colorful (think of Myfanwy's journal as a character itself!), and the book doesn't take itself too seriously. It's funny (actually funny!), a bit ridiculous, and this might not seem to make sense, but it comes together so well. It's a little supernatural, weird spy thriller, part comedy. I really enjoyed reading this, and look forward to more from this author!

'The Bourne Identity' meets 'X-Men'