To Kill a Unicorn

Chronicles of Cain, Book 1

By: John Corwin

Narrated by: Austin Rising

Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

To-do list: remove the curse of Cthulhu. Kill a demigod. Eat a unicorn heart.

My name is Cain Sthyldor, a former assassin for the fae. I've met Death in person, I'm cursed by Cthulhu, know a gorgon, and have a pet octopus named Fred.

I may not be a wizard from Chicago, an iron druid on the run, a hot-tempered maker who hates Girl Scouts, or part of a destructive duo from New York City, but I guarantee you'll be entertained.

The fae hate me because I started a war to free myself from their clutches. The humans hate me because I used to work for the fae. My only real friends are a bartending elf and a half-fae assassin who claims she'll kill me for the price on my head - one day. Until then, we'll be sipping mangoritas at Voltaire's.

These days, I'm a tracker and bounty hunter for a supernatural agency called Eclipse. I may not assassinate anymore, but I find elusive targets, and what Eclipse does with them is none of my business. At least until now. My target is a teenaged girl, and I don't like the thought of ordinary kids being taken or killed. But when I refuse to do the deed, I'm suddenly being hunted by a demigod who can hurl lightning like nobody's business.

The fae told us the gods are dead. Apparently, they're very much alive, and Zeus is still up to his dirty little shenanigans. His kid is now an assassin for a group called the Divine Council, and they want this girl dead.

Stupidly, I take her under my protection, and now, I've got Eclipse, a demigod, and several other competing factions who all want the girl for their own nefarious purposes. And it doesn't take long for me to find out why.

The factions are weaponizing demigods. Some want to use them against the fae. Some want to rule the world. And others want to kill the gods themselves.

To top it off, the curse of Cthulhu is eating me to the bone, and the only way to cure it is to eat a living unicorn heart.

Will I survive? Enter the Chronicles of Cain and find out.

©2020 John Corwin (P)2020 John Corwin

The Orator Was Marvelous

It was not packaged as a trilogy, i.e. Want Moar! Please keep this world going, love the characters. Although only had one piece of advice, saying the names of the Old Ones us Taboo, may use the Titles instead. otherwise, super awesome 👌

Three Thumbs Up

John Corwin and Austin Rising never fail to impress. Can't wait for book 2. The worst part of the book is waiting for the next one.

Worth the read/listen

the first chapter was a bit corny or atleast the being for me I can't tell you why. BUT the story hits the ground running and doesn't stop! with a enthralling story and characters that grow on I haven't been listening to each book one after the other none stop!

Great storyline got me looking into the next book

got me wondering what happens to Cain and Hana.....🤔🤔🤔🤔 on the the nest one

enjoyed the start of this series

narration was great. story had a good start. liked the pop culture references and those that referred to other book characters too.

I found Cain's decisions fairly believable, especially for an amorionally starved person who basically cracks that facade.

only annoying thing was the girls fighting or at odds with each other so much, but I get that's where the author wanted the characters to be.

going to start the next book today! thanks!

New Series always buy 3

Whenever I start a new series if the first 3 books are available I always buy 3. This is because typically the first is the worst a series has to offer you. By book 3 you get to really know the characters and give them time to grow, judge the writing and see if it strengthens, the world building should be fleshed out at this point. For Cain, Hannah, Layla, and Aura I’m glad I do this. The plot, characters, mythos, world building all had a strong foundation in this book. This was a good first book to a series. It’s tough in spots and a little predictable, but it was strong enough to keep me going. By the time I finished the first 3 books I was hooked and bought the next four. I’m glad I have this rule. If you like intrigue, action, urban fantasy, and multiple mythos that are truly well blended to make for amazing rich world(s) and relatable characters. So step into the Chronicles of Cain and enjoy a unique take on Urban Fantasy. And though that annoying Druid is referenced thankfully he hasn’t showed up to ruin this series and hopefully he’s still crying about his arm and getting over himself . But I digress, love this series. I’m taking a round 2 through the first 7 books then might give his other series a try.

I get a feeling of john constantine

I like it but what stops it form greatness is a few thing

1 need to explain how and why the power system works

2 the MC got on one hell of a high horse when taking to the elf about how she use him to do the job he was payed to do and how he acted after was exactly how she wanted him to act it was very child like complaining after that…. he was mad because he was being a tool of another….. is that not the definition of his job?

i will buy the next book got high hopes for it

Not bad, decent start to the series 👍.

Overall it was a good listen, Narrator did a good job with voices and characters. Overall a good storyline, Good characters some funny lines. The only downfall is, really good build-up hold up 2 events throughout the story, but sad delivery

This is truly a must read for fantasy enthusiasts.

I couldn't stop listening. great character development. Every chapter full of excitement, not any redundant retoric.

Has some good moments

Book has it's moments, dialogue is rough. Not gonna beat a dead horse, but the author hopefully gets a better narrator and gains some female perspective with the dialogue. Gave this 4 stars, but it's more like 3.7 Has potential though.

“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”