If you could sum up The Sword-Edged Blonde in three words, what would they be?
Gumshoe with sword.
What did you like best about this story?
I like crime stories and I like fantasy so this was a great fit for me. The fact that the main character in the book is basically from a thirties pulp detective novel gives a great deal of levity to the whole book. But it's not a comedy, there are moments of poignancy and wonder and even horror.
Which character – as performed by Stefan Rudnicki – was your favourite?
His voice and delivery was perfect for the narrator, but he was good at all the characters irrespective of gender or class.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A favour for a friend beings back old memories ... and horses.
Any additional comments?
Stefan Rudnicki is the best reader for this story. Sometimes I find an American accent a little incongruous for a fantasy book (that usually passes after a few minutes), but he was the perfect fit for this story, and I will almost certainly get more in this series because of Stefan's reading.