Find the Jinn

Wilde Contracts Series, Book 1

De: Maz Maddox

Narrado por: Kirt Graves

Wilde Contract Killing and Fish Training, how can I help you?

Murder contract? Piece of cake. Find a jinn? No problem.

New necromancy powers while being followed by an unwanted vampire bodyguard? Not so much.

Trained to handle even the fiercest undead, Dallas Wilde took out a powerful necromancer without breaking a sweat. Okay, that's a lie—there was tons of sweat, but he was victorious all the same.

Unfortunately, killing a necromancer comes with some repercussions. Broody, annoying, vampire repercussions and new abilities to resurrect the dead.

Can Dallas navigate his blood-sucking bodyguard, new powers, feelings for his attractive client and still handle his contract in time to pay his very, very late rent—all while trying not to get super murdered in the process?

Let's hope so.

©2021 Maz Maddox (P)2023 Tantor

Funny+

this was absolutely hilarious had me cracking up the whole entire time definitely hoping we get more books with this Trio

Fun adventure Great read

love the story and characters. The sex scenes are also just long enough to keep you interested without letting ADD set in. Plus the book is about the story. it's not about the sex even though there is a lot of sexy bits throughout the story. Finally, I really love how the author wrapped up the story. The reader can guess what's going to happen in the final conflict, but there was a tiny twist after that scene that made it worth guessing correct.

SEXY M/M Paranormal ROMANCE!

I liked this book a lot, as it is the type of book I enjoy. But just a HEADS UP to those new to this author.... while it is a fantasy, it is also a M/M romance. As in there is EXPLICIT sexual content involving 2 (or more) men together. While I happen to really enjoy that type of book, I know it's not for everyone. It was only because I am familiar with the author that I knew what to expect. Since NOTHING, not the category, the description, or even the single male narrator (who is awesome BTW), that indicates that this book not only includes M/M romance, but is quite explicit in doing so. So if that is your jam... and you are 18+, I absolutely recommend this book. But if that isn't for you, I recommend you look elsewhere :).

It would be unfortunate for such a great book to get bad reviews because it is not in the right category for its target audience!

On a side note... Maz Maddox, you might be my spirit animal... another awesome book!

SUPREMELY entertaining!

4.5

Okay, so lets start by saying that I've always enjoyed Maz's writing, but wow. This was good... I laughed SO MUCH through this whole thing. I genuinely liked all of the characters, the plot, and the humor. A freaking assassin fish trainer? I need to see a training session. I'm dying.

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The oooooonly thing I personally didn't love was the drug use and the sex scene with the rando. Not saying it wasn't done well, and honestly it didn't ruin the book in any way... I just really don't enjoy sex scenes outside of the relationship. It's definitely a preference. The drug use was also done well, I just don't enjoy it.

But seriously? I really only shaved .5 off my rating, so I cant wait for more. I need all three of them together NOW. And exclusive. ASAP.

The characters are fantastic!

I love this story! So well written and read! Wonderful characters and plot twist. Maz's creativity is amazing

Amazing story and narration

Another quirky adventure from Maz Maddox, looking forward to the coming journey with strangely charming characters and unexpected events!

Oh my goodness, read this now!

I cannot stress to you how great this book is. It is absolutely one of the wittiest, snarkiest, absolutely enjoyably fun romps through literary trash - and I cannot recommend it enough! Maz absolutely knock this one out of the park. The characters are fun and well thought out, which I was not fully expecting, but was pleasantly surprised for. And the world building was surprisingly well thought out with a rich complex mix of races and magic in a curiously, mixed world of modern technology and classic and occult magic. And don't even get me started on the fish training - chef's kiss! I adore the MC and everything about him. If there are 10 more books in this series and all they do is focus on Dallas being Dallas then I am so absolutely there for that. I already bought the second book and pre-ordered the third - that's how much fun I had with this book. Trust me, read it. Absolutely recommend!

So hilarious!

Whew, I nearly wet myself at the end, I was laughing so hard!! Highly recommend.

A Vampire Hunter x Manservant (Bodyguard) Vampire!

"I have a vampire servant." - Dallas

"Body. Guard." - Zane


Dallas Wilde is a professional contract killer and fish trainer who would also sell his own grandmother for cash. But one contract job ends up turning into a giant headache with baggage in the form of a grumpy Thrall! A little bit of an oops has Dallas suffering some consequences he should have known better about and avoided.


But maybe having a Thrall isn't so bad as Dallas ventures forth on his next contract, he can't sit around and not make money. Especially when his landlord is sweet enough in reminding him his rent is very late. Only as Dallas and the Thrall follow the trail of clues in search of a Jinn, they find more and more shady business dealings. Necromancy and more intricacies into the profession and craft are surfacing. Dallas just wanted a simple big pay out, but this contract is proving difficult.


"I've never been in a harem to a goddess before. Does she know I'm very gay?" - Dallas

"Every time you speak, I get a migraine." - Zane


This audiobook had me laughing out loud! Of course, at work it gets a little complicated when people look at you a little curiously. I love that a reading buddy of mine introduced me to this audiobook and this author! Dallas is a new favorite of mine and Kirt helped to really bring his character to life. Along with the other cast of the book! The banter in this read was just phenomenal and I wish I could quote all of Dallas' lines. I just love him so much! I thoroughly enjoyed this author's writing style!


Dallas has been cruising through his life as a contract killer and fish trainer, yes, they really exist and it's a rather fascinating thing! Trying to make as much money as he can and avoid his past trauma and feelings. Only everything comes to a halt when his last contract didn't end with a simple clean slate. Dallas finds out just what happens when you don't properly go through all the steps of properly killing a Necromancer, mind you he is a professional. . .


Dallas HATES vampires and now he has one attached to him. Dallas of course looking on the bright side and instantly thinking "manservant"! The Thrall (Zane) NOT being happy with the word choice or meaning. The two don't get along and their banter made me laugh out loud so many times. Enemies for sure that have to put up with one another and are tied together. Neither being able to severe the connection. I also don't think Dallas wants to cut their unlikely bond though you could form a drinking game with how many times he threatens to stab Zane!


On top of everything Dallas discovers he has some gnarly new powers. He doesn't want them at all just like he doesn't want to admit to his feelings toward a certain client. Dallas would rather lock everything away and mosey through life and contracts. Also, maybe getting his rent paid on time. . .


I loved the mystery in this book and the search for the Jinn. Discovering new clues along with making some head way with relationships. Dallas also digging into the underbelly of businessmen and the ugly dealings they try to hide. Paranormal crime solving with a lot of humor. Dallas is our only POV, and I fell in love with him and his internal monologue! I also love the take on vampires and how they come about and behave.


Read the TWs at the beginning of the book! Even though this book has a lot of comedy in it we deal with some heavy materials. There's language throughout the book, violence, bloodshed, and gore. Necromancy and magic relating to it is a main subject of the book. Descriptions of things and how Necromancers wield their powers. I loved the details and all the intricacies of it all! There's a vampire so expect blood receiving/taking. Usage of drugs and other recreational things.


Dallas has a high libido and isn't into relationships. You can tell something is forming along with high sexual tensions and physical responses to situations. I've heard rumors regarding a love triangle trope with this series, usually I don't go for the love triangle trope but with this book I absolutely LOVE all aspects of it. So even if it does turn out to be a love triangle I still want to continue. We do get MM action and some scenes with v*yeur*sm and public events.


Barnaby is a favorite character of mine and I want to attend one of his lectures! Maybe help around his store and be swept up in his knowledge of some unique art. The main contract arc for this book ends with a HEA in a way, but you can tell there's a larger picture being formed. Some questions and loose ends that still need to be tied up and I am very ready for the next book! I have some theories about some possible future situations.


Enjoy this book in whatever form you prefer! Don't forget to give the author some stars!


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Funny love it!

love it it was hilarious and funny and such well written. I can't wait for more and I love how he interacts with his betta fish and it's just too good. please say there's going to be more to the series.