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The real monsters aren’t the ones you think

Strange Practice: A Dr. Greta Helsing Novel by Vivian Shaw

May 2, 2019 by ElCicco Leave a Comment

With summer approaching, you might be looking for something fun to take to the beach, and Vivian Shaw’s first novel in what is going to become a Greta Helsing series would be a fine choice. Set in contemporary London, this novel introduces us to Dr. Helsing, daughter of the famous Dr. Wilfert Helsing and doctor to the monster community. Mummies, ghouls, vampires (and vampyres— there’s a difference) all know they can count on Greta and her staff to ably and discreetly guide them back to […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: #fantasy, cbr11, ElCicco, Fiction, ReadWomen, Strange Practice, Vivian Shaw

ElCicco's CBR11 Review No:19 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: #fantasy, cbr11, ElCicco, Fiction, ReadWomen, Strange Practice, Vivian Shaw ·
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cover of Strange Practice, by Vivian Shaw

Just because your clients are dead, that’s no reason not to try to save their lives

July 12, 2017 by J Leave a Comment

Vivian Shaw offers a fresh and charming take on the “they walk among us” fantasy trope with one simple twist: Dr. Greta Helsing is a medical doctor, not a cop. A dedicated physician, Helsing is driven by the need to ensure the vulnerable have access to compassionate and ethical medical care. And, really, who is more vulnerable in modern London than vampires, ghouls, trolls, and other supernatural creatures? Life as a supernatural doctor isn’t easy. Most of her clients live outside the bounds of society; […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Science Fiction Tagged With: NetGalley, Vivian Shaw

J's CBR9 Review No:27 · Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction · Tags: NetGalley, Vivian Shaw ·
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