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New York Paranormal Police Department #2
Savage Claws
Getting claws raked across your face isn't all that fun...
The New York Paranormal Police Department is still reeling from the beating they took while saving Mike, the weretiger. Bethany Black is resilient, though, even if she does have to deal with the constant criticisms of her pixie partner.
When wizards start turning up dead, Bethany and her crew have to figure out who's behind it. Turns out, this isn't such a mystery, seeing as the assassin left a knife at the scene and it had a big "H" on the handle. Plus, Bethany caught sight of the guy since he was the one who threw that knife into her leg.
The new villain, known as The Hunter, is making things more interesting by the minute.
He keeps assassinating the wizards the PPD needs to question.
As Bethany continues to build her chops as a supernatural cop, she'll have to learn to stand on her own...after she heals from that knife wound, of course. But the city has a way of breaking you down, if you're not careful.
Bethany Black is not known for being careful...
The New York Paranormal Police Department is still reeling from the beating they took while saving Mike, the weretiger. Bethany Black is resilient, though, even if she does have to deal with the constant criticisms of her pixie partner.
When wizards start turning up dead, Bethany and her crew have to figure out who's behind it. Turns out, this isn't such a mystery, seeing as the assassin left a knife at the scene and it had a big "H" on the handle. Plus, Bethany caught sight of the guy since he was the one who threw that knife into her leg.
The new villain, known as The Hunter, is making things more interesting by the minute.
He keeps assassinating the wizards the PPD needs to question.
As Bethany continues to build her chops as a supernatural cop, she'll have to learn to stand on her own...after she heals from that knife wound, of course. But the city has a way of breaking you down, if you're not careful.
Bethany Black is not known for being careful...
- GenresUrban Fantasy
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2019
About the author
John P. Logsdon
118 books309 followersJohn P. Logsdon is a former game designer, producer, and software engineer who shamelessly digs into the deep recesses of his mind to bring forth oddball characters and hilarious plots. He writes primarily in fantasy, urban fantasy, and science fiction, but he's also dabbled in cozy mystery from time to time. To see John's vast library of laughs, visit www.johnplogsdon.com.
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February 15, 2019
Fun, fun, fun!! Yes, that’s exactly what you get when you read a book in the PPD series, and this latest in the NYPPD series portion is nothing but pure fun. I adore Bethany, and I love the trouble she always seems to get into. The relationship she has with her cohorts is extremely entertaining, and I laugh out loud when I read this book. Great writing plus a book you can’t put down equals an afternoon passing very quickly. If you love fun, non-stop action books, give this one a try! I do recommend this book and the whole series.
August 11, 2020
Great characters and plenty of snark.
Savage Claws is an entertaining read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I'm seeing a lot more John P. Logsdon and Ben Zackheim in my future.
Savage Claws is an entertaining read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I'm seeing a lot more John P. Logsdon and Ben Zackheim in my future.
July 8, 2019
Bethany the Waretiger is becoming an excellent PPD officer.
Bethany is becoming quite the PPD officer, if only Shakespear would show he appreciates her. Her goblin bodyguards are great if a tad secretive. Love the vampire and he has secrets he needs to share. Excellent addition to the PPD stories.
Bethany is becoming quite the PPD officer, if only Shakespear would show he appreciates her. Her goblin bodyguards are great if a tad secretive. Love the vampire and he has secrets he needs to share. Excellent addition to the PPD stories.
October 21, 2020
kindle unlimited, Logsdon and a different co-conspirator/writer than his Ononokin etc ones, except for one of the series just can't get into for whatever reason, the rest are coming along, one new one should be out soon if remember right, so unlike other 'universes' where it's hit and miss on which co-writer/series and/or if even have any interest in most of them, this one seems to be coming along fine. So far there is Las Vegas, Netherworld, Southeast Asia, Seattle, Shadow, New York, Badlands, and think heard one or 2 more under consideration/being thought & talked about.
Getting claws raked across your face isn't all that fun... The New York Paranormal Police Department is still reeling from the beating they took while saving Mike, the weretiger. Bethany Black is resilient, though, even if she does have to deal with the constant criticisms of her pixie partner.
When wizards start turning up dead, Bethany and her crew have to figure out who's behind it. Turns out, this isn't such a mystery, seeing as the assassin left a knife at the scene and it had a big "H" on the handle. Plus, Bethany caught sight of the guy since he was the one who threw that knife into her leg. The new villain, known as The Hunter, is making things more interesting by the minute. He keeps assassinating the wizards the PPD needs to question.
As Bethany continues to build her chops as a supernatural cop, she'll have to learn to stand on her own...after she heals from that knife wound, of course. But the city has a way of breaking you down, if you're not careful. Bethany Black is not known for being careful...
Ian Dex Supernatural SERIES
The Bleeding (Ian Dex, #0.1) - The Chief #0.5 - The Merging #1 - Grave Creatures #2 - Blind Date #2.5 - Blood Bane Tower #3 - London Growl #4
Books 1 - 4 (Las Vegas Paranormal Police Department Box Set)
Swarm of Fire #5 - Curse of Fangs #6 - Clash of Flames #7
Books 5-7 (Las Vegas Paranormal Police Department Box Set #2)
'sub' series below
A Mark Vedis Supernatural Thriller/ (Southeast Asia Paranormal Police Department) John P. Logsdon & Noah K. Sturdevant
Bangkok Warlock #1
Seoul Demon #2
Santa Demon: 1 {SS} A Mark Vedis Supernatural Short Story (Southeast Asia Paranormal Police Department Short Stories Book
Penang Pixie #3
A Savannah Sage Supernatural Thriller/(Seattle Paranormal Police Department) John P. Logsdon & Eric Quinn Knowles
Fae of Fortune #1
Shadow PPD/Wren Cooper/John P. Logsdon & Lorelei J. Logsdon
Venom Scourge #1
New York Paranormal Police Department {NYPPD}/Bethany Black/John P. Logsdon & Ben Zackheim
Blood Claws 1
Savage Claws 2
Badlands Paranormal Police Department {BPPD} Zeke Phoenix/John P. Logsdon & Orlando A. Sanchez
Dragon's Torment 1
A Piper & Payne Supernatural Thriller - Netherworld Paranormal Police Department
Blood Crossed #1
Bane's Edge #2
Deathly Temperance #3
Major Feeding #4
Netherworld Rift #5
The Piper & Payne Supernatural Thriller Series: Books 1 - 5 (Netherworld Paranormal Police Department Box Set)
Ononokin series (Tales From the Land of Ononokin)
0.5-7
Ononokin Book Bundle #1 (Tales from the land of Ononokin) 1-4
does NOT include The Fate Quest (Tales From the Land of Ononokin 0.5) free with subscription to list
Ononokin Box Set #2: 3 Hilarious Adventures 5-7
The Kidnapped Prince #5
Saving Major Wiggles #6
The Ultimate Dragon Fighting Championship #7
Star Dwarves #8
Platoon F series
Liberating the Package o.5 {prequel}
0.5-9
Pentalogy 1-5
Platoon F: Quadology: 6-9
Platoon F: Big Ass Bundle: Missions 1 - 9
Queen Arthur 1-3 & Comedic Arthurian Bundle: The Adventures of Queen Arthur (available separately)
South Lane Detective Agency series
1-7 {and 5 set} Cozy Mystery Bundle #1 (South Lane Detective Agency #1-5)
now #8
Comedic SciFi & Fantasy Bundle {various series books in collection}
Getting claws raked across your face isn't all that fun... The New York Paranormal Police Department is still reeling from the beating they took while saving Mike, the weretiger. Bethany Black is resilient, though, even if she does have to deal with the constant criticisms of her pixie partner.
When wizards start turning up dead, Bethany and her crew have to figure out who's behind it. Turns out, this isn't such a mystery, seeing as the assassin left a knife at the scene and it had a big "H" on the handle. Plus, Bethany caught sight of the guy since he was the one who threw that knife into her leg. The new villain, known as The Hunter, is making things more interesting by the minute. He keeps assassinating the wizards the PPD needs to question.
As Bethany continues to build her chops as a supernatural cop, she'll have to learn to stand on her own...after she heals from that knife wound, of course. But the city has a way of breaking you down, if you're not careful. Bethany Black is not known for being careful...
Ian Dex Supernatural SERIES
The Bleeding (Ian Dex, #0.1) - The Chief #0.5 - The Merging #1 - Grave Creatures #2 - Blind Date #2.5 - Blood Bane Tower #3 - London Growl #4
Books 1 - 4 (Las Vegas Paranormal Police Department Box Set)
Swarm of Fire #5 - Curse of Fangs #6 - Clash of Flames #7
Books 5-7 (Las Vegas Paranormal Police Department Box Set #2)
'sub' series below
A Mark Vedis Supernatural Thriller/ (Southeast Asia Paranormal Police Department) John P. Logsdon & Noah K. Sturdevant
Bangkok Warlock #1
Seoul Demon #2
Santa Demon: 1 {SS} A Mark Vedis Supernatural Short Story (Southeast Asia Paranormal Police Department Short Stories Book
Penang Pixie #3
A Savannah Sage Supernatural Thriller/(Seattle Paranormal Police Department) John P. Logsdon & Eric Quinn Knowles
Fae of Fortune #1
Shadow PPD/Wren Cooper/John P. Logsdon & Lorelei J. Logsdon
Venom Scourge #1
New York Paranormal Police Department {NYPPD}/Bethany Black/John P. Logsdon & Ben Zackheim
Blood Claws 1
Savage Claws 2
Badlands Paranormal Police Department {BPPD} Zeke Phoenix/John P. Logsdon & Orlando A. Sanchez
Dragon's Torment 1
A Piper & Payne Supernatural Thriller - Netherworld Paranormal Police Department
Blood Crossed #1
Bane's Edge #2
Deathly Temperance #3
Major Feeding #4
Netherworld Rift #5
The Piper & Payne Supernatural Thriller Series: Books 1 - 5 (Netherworld Paranormal Police Department Box Set)
Ononokin series (Tales From the Land of Ononokin)
0.5-7
Ononokin Book Bundle #1 (Tales from the land of Ononokin) 1-4
does NOT include The Fate Quest (Tales From the Land of Ononokin 0.5) free with subscription to list
Ononokin Box Set #2: 3 Hilarious Adventures 5-7
The Kidnapped Prince #5
Saving Major Wiggles #6
The Ultimate Dragon Fighting Championship #7
Star Dwarves #8
Platoon F series
Liberating the Package o.5 {prequel}
0.5-9
Pentalogy 1-5
Platoon F: Quadology: 6-9
Platoon F: Big Ass Bundle: Missions 1 - 9
Queen Arthur 1-3 & Comedic Arthurian Bundle: The Adventures of Queen Arthur (available separately)
South Lane Detective Agency series
1-7 {and 5 set} Cozy Mystery Bundle #1 (South Lane Detective Agency #1-5)
now #8
Comedic SciFi & Fantasy Bundle {various series books in collection}
February 15, 2019
Bethany is struggling with her newbie status at the PPD. She and she isn't having as much fun as she thought she would as a paranormal detective. With her friend Mike, the only other weretiger left being kidnapped and his claw stolen too terrified to leave his room at the Netherland Zoo, she is full of anger and frustration. Max her pixie partner is also always after her. Nagging, snarky. Now she is out for blood...but so is Max. "The Hunter" an assassin, is killing wizards left and right. The one in control of the plot to use the weretiger claw to make more tigers to make an army is still unknown and elusive. Sir Pickle has secrets. violence, sharp knives, melting people, a lot of snark, unhelpful goblin guardians, a carnivorous junk car, and tons of frustration...oh and don't forget a good supply of bugs leads the reader on an adventure through Bethany's new life in the PPD. You won't want to miss this second book in this series. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC book.
February 15, 2019
Wizards and Tigers and Goblins, oh my...
How do you follow your first big case as a rookie? Simple you go after the mob! As Rookie PPD officer and weretiger, Bethany Black, delves deeper into the mystery surrounding her friend,Mike’s, kidnapping, she finds things even more complicated then she first believed. Add to that a new enemy, aptly named The Hunter, and Bethany has got more than she can handle on her own. Let’s hope she can suppress that famous tiger pride and survive this next adventure! It’s going to be a wild one!
How do you follow your first big case as a rookie? Simple you go after the mob! As Rookie PPD officer and weretiger, Bethany Black, delves deeper into the mystery surrounding her friend,Mike’s, kidnapping, she finds things even more complicated then she first believed. Add to that a new enemy, aptly named The Hunter, and Bethany has got more than she can handle on her own. Let’s hope she can suppress that famous tiger pride and survive this next adventure! It’s going to be a wild one!
February 15, 2019
Look out there’s A tiger on your tail
The second instalment sees Bethany hot on the tail of the Hunter a hired killer, who is knocking off wizards and stealing their bodies. What links this to the kidnapping of Mike the weretiger and the stealing of one of his claws. Max and Bethany follow the clues and the line of dead wizards, will they track down the person or persons behind it all.
Another fantastic PPD book from the brilliant minds of John Logsdon and Ben Zackheim. A roaringly great fun ride with comedy and action galore, well worth a read.
The second instalment sees Bethany hot on the tail of the Hunter a hired killer, who is knocking off wizards and stealing their bodies. What links this to the kidnapping of Mike the weretiger and the stealing of one of his claws. Max and Bethany follow the clues and the line of dead wizards, will they track down the person or persons behind it all.
Another fantastic PPD book from the brilliant minds of John Logsdon and Ben Zackheim. A roaringly great fun ride with comedy and action galore, well worth a read.
February 17, 2019
How to have fun alienating an endangered species. As Bethany strives to shed her rookie status in the NY PPD, it seems everyone is taking potshots at her. She runs afoul of the goblin mob with their mysterious leader and a supernatural assassin seemingly tying up loose ends from the Blood Claw case, all while dealing with turmoil within her own team. After learning about the angst Mike, her best friend and only other weretiger, is suffering through, she unleashes newfound resolve. Time to get a new ride and roar.
A story filled with insane action, unlikely allies, and hilarity.
A story filled with insane action, unlikely allies, and hilarity.
February 15, 2019
Excellence ahead be a ware!
Another great tail about our favourite WareTiger Cop as again she tries to survive her time as a rookie whilst sinister forces are at work because of her heritage.
No spoilers but some great reveals about a few of the characters and I'm loving the Max and Black interactions.
Great page turner and another worthy addition to a rapidly expanding PPD universe .
Another great tail about our favourite WareTiger Cop as again she tries to survive her time as a rookie whilst sinister forces are at work because of her heritage.
No spoilers but some great reveals about a few of the characters and I'm loving the Max and Black interactions.
Great page turner and another worthy addition to a rapidly expanding PPD universe .
February 15, 2019
Bethany Black is at ger best! This book is awesome!
Savage Claws is intense and full of twists and turns. Bethany Black is a fierce, strong, and amazing heroine. She continues to try to fit into her role as a PPD officer and make a difference. Her character continues to grow stronger and I admired her very much. The story caught and held my attention all the way to the end. It's a story full of magic, surprises, and laughter. I can't wait to see what she does next.
Savage Claws is intense and full of twists and turns. Bethany Black is a fierce, strong, and amazing heroine. She continues to try to fit into her role as a PPD officer and make a difference. Her character continues to grow stronger and I admired her very much. The story caught and held my attention all the way to the end. It's a story full of magic, surprises, and laughter. I can't wait to see what she does next.
February 15, 2019
Bethany Black one of two remaining genuine weretigers who happens to be a PDP officer and her pixie partner Max run riot in NYC as they battle the Mob. Her hilarious and all too authentic Mob bodyguards Bob and Joe get most of the laughs and are sworn in to office but don't worry there are plenty magic moments throughout with Granny G and Sir Pickle please.
Not the best ending I have read from JPL but it still leaves me wanting the next BB book
Not the best ending I have read from JPL but it still leaves me wanting the next BB book
February 19, 2019
Bethany Black is back and still coming to terms with being a rookie on the PPD and one of two remaining weretigers on the planet. This time around Bethany has learned some of the ropes and is even working on getting along with her partner, which is no easy feat. There is plenty of action and several interesting plot twists as Bethany and her team try to track down the source of the Blood Claw ritual. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next!
February 14, 2019
Love it,can't wait for the story to progress. Bethany is a scream and her relationship with Max is progressing nicely. Her two bodyguards Bob and Joe are hilarious. Great storyline as always and what a cracking read, I read it in one sitting, I couldn't put it down!The insults that fly as always laugh out loud. More Granny G and Sir Pickle please, great characters both begging for a novella.
February 18, 2019
Back to Black!
This is the 2nd instalment of the Bethany Black, weretiger and PPD rookie, story and it keeps getting better. It is full of action, sarcasm and laughs but also has an engaging storyline and I am being drawn deeper into this book with the expansion of the individual characters’ stories. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this book too. Highly recommended.
This is the 2nd instalment of the Bethany Black, weretiger and PPD rookie, story and it keeps getting better. It is full of action, sarcasm and laughs but also has an engaging storyline and I am being drawn deeper into this book with the expansion of the individual characters’ stories. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this book too. Highly recommended.
February 15, 2019
Bethany Black is back. This time, she, her partner Max and her goblin bodyguards are on the trail of whomever stole a were tiger claw. I loved seeing the growth of the main characters as their personalities all start to blend together. She is an excellent addition to the PPD world
February 15, 2019
Bethany is developing into a fascinating character. She isn’t perfect which makes reading about her experiences as she learns and grows fun. And my favorite phrase is “The Stupid Moron Spell”. I am also looking forward to finding out more about Sir Pickle
February 15, 2019
Bethany's back! One of the last two weretigers in the world she's on a mission to protect her species while dealing with mobgoblins and an assassin -not forgetting her rather difficult partner Max. Bethany also acquires some interesting allies along the way. Fast paced and fun!
February 17, 2019
The plot thickens
Welcome to the NYPPD, where weretiger Bethany Black and the rest of the team are dealing with murdered wizards, hobgoblin and a hit man who may be immortal. It is a great read.
Welcome to the NYPPD, where weretiger Bethany Black and the rest of the team are dealing with murdered wizards, hobgoblin and a hit man who may be immortal. It is a great read.
February 18, 2019
This book has action, comedy, a car (trust me that this has meaning once you've read the book), and a staring contest that would make Conan O'Brien weep! Laugh out loud funny! Be prepared to explain what was so funny to whoever is around as you read it.
March 1, 2019
Triffic!
Book no 2 is just as much fun as the first, thre charzchters are well rounded and enjoyable, Max 's foul mouth is grest and Granny G is awesome.
The plot is intrigueing and keeps you hookef.
Book no 2 is just as much fun as the first, thre charzchters are well rounded and enjoyable, Max 's foul mouth is grest and Granny G is awesome.
The plot is intrigueing and keeps you hookef.
March 2, 2019
Great Story!
The NYPPD is a trip! I'm glad to see Bethany Black gaining some traction with her peers there! The authors catch the essence of how women are treated in predominately male occupations quite well.
Highly recommended!
The NYPPD is a trip! I'm glad to see Bethany Black gaining some traction with her peers there! The authors catch the essence of how women are treated in predominately male occupations quite well.
Highly recommended!
April 12, 2019
Bethany is definitely learning the perils of getting what you always wanted, and the joys of partnership - her growing pains as an officer of the PPD and the snippy repartee with Max are pure comedy gold.
May 24, 2020
Though not as good as book one, it was still a good book and I will read book three. The plot seemed to get diluted at times and just rambled.
May 19, 2020
What a great book! From brooding bad boy with major Father issues.. to grumpy dragons and in bears and wolves and a fated mate.. it is a great story with plenty of action and angst 10 things up! A definite must read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 17, 2022
The Adventure Continues
Agent Black is getting acclimated to life in the NY PPD and working with her partner Max. They are still looking for the missing wizard and suddenly deaths starts happening all over, complicating the case.
This collaboration is a great continuation to the series. I am loving the interaction between the characters and the ongoing case.
Agent Black is getting acclimated to life in the NY PPD and working with her partner Max. They are still looking for the missing wizard and suddenly deaths starts happening all over, complicating the case.
This collaboration is a great continuation to the series. I am loving the interaction between the characters and the ongoing case.
July 15, 2019
No!!
That ended way too soon, I'm a little bit in love with Sir Pickle. I do love a mysterious vampire.
I can't wait for the next instalment
That ended way too soon, I'm a little bit in love with Sir Pickle. I do love a mysterious vampire.
I can't wait for the next instalment
April 4, 2020
Looking forward to the next book in this series.
April 7, 2022
Good story. This could be one long story because the story Judy continues from book to book.
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