Uncanny Times: The Huntsmen, Book 1

Written by Laura Anne Gilman

Narrated by Patricia Santomasso and BJ Harrison

Huntsmen, according to the Church, were damned, their blood unclean, unholy. Yet for Rosemary and Aaron Harker the Church was less important than being ready to stand against the Uncanny as not being prepared could lead to being dead.

The year is 1913. America—and the world—trembles on the edge of a modern age. Political and social unrest shift the foundations; technology is beginning to make its mark.

But in the shadows, things from the past still move. Things inhuman, uncanny.

And the Uncanny are no friend to humanity.

But when Aaron and Rosemary Harker go to investigate the suspicious death of a distant relative, what they discover could turn their world upside down—and change the Huntsmen forever

• Language: English
• Publisher: Spotify Audiobooks
• Release date: Mar 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9781667076348

Reviews for Uncanny Times

[Billie · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Uncanny Times
by Laura Anne Gilman
Huntsmen #1
Fantasy Mystery
Everand (Scribd) Audio
Goodreads Giveaway
14+

In 1913, twenty-something-year-old siblings Rosemary and Aaron Harker are Huntsmen, those who the Church claim are damned because their blood is tainted, but are still relied on to hunt the Uncanny, creatures of folklore and myths.

When a message arrives from the wife of a distant cousin, claiming that upon her husband's death, she was to contact them, which leads the Harkers to suspect that an Uncanny had something to do with it. And they are right, but it does not act like any known Uncanny.


Keeping at a steady pace, and reminding me of the TV show 'Supernatural', Uncanny Times opened quickly with the two MCs and their dog, which is not quite your typical dog, and the plot quickly developed.

I liked the story but wish there'd been more history about the Uncanny and the Huntsmen. Enough was given for the reader to understand who, what, why, and the such about the two groups, but it wasn't a deep dive into the background.

Aaron and Rosemary both have their own personalities and quirks, but they also share some of the same traits as siblings do, but their dog, Botheration, or Bother, is an interesting character because he is a special breed.

The Uncanny that were introduced needed more descriptions because they did not leap off the page as they should have.

If the story had more action, instead of walking around asking questions, this could've been a lot more entertaining, but that is how a mystery is solved.

Not a lot of violence but there is some gore. Overall it's suitable for readers 14 and older.

3 Stars