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dsrtao_Hammered_, Kevin Hearne
_7th Sigma_, Steven Gould
In _Hammered_, the third book in an entertainingly funny magic-action series about an immortal Druid who runs a head shop in Arizona, the druid pays off his debts by taking a vampire, a werewolf and a few other assorted high-magic types to Asgard on a mission to assassinate Thor. Prior to departure, a couple of deities warn the druid that this is all a bad idea, but they also don't want to suggest that he break an oath, so...
I think _7th Sigma_ is a Hugo contender. While low on the sense-of-wonder scale, it's a really well-written story taking extensive inspiration from Kipling's _Kim_. The technique and flavor reminds me of Kagan's _Mirabile_. Although there's no particular sign of it, I certainly hope Gould commits trilogy here.
_7th Sigma_, Steven Gould
In _Hammered_, the third book in an entertainingly funny magic-action series about an immortal Druid who runs a head shop in Arizona, the druid pays off his debts by taking a vampire, a werewolf and a few other assorted high-magic types to Asgard on a mission to assassinate Thor. Prior to departure, a couple of deities warn the druid that this is all a bad idea, but they also don't want to suggest that he break an oath, so...
I think _7th Sigma_ is a Hugo contender. While low on the sense-of-wonder scale, it's a really well-written story taking extensive inspiration from Kipling's _Kim_. The technique and flavor reminds me of Kagan's _Mirabile_. Although there's no particular sign of it, I certainly hope Gould commits trilogy here.
