The Women of Fantasy

What is it about a cop in a good book that makes us tingle? Usually it's a man - but not in the case of Urban Shaman, by C.E. Murphey. The main character, Joanne Walker is a 6 foot + sexy female cop who just happens to have shaman abilities and has to save the world. Joanne, half Native American and half Irish, must battle or enlist the aid of so-called "mythological" beings on both sides to save the world. A bit of a disjointed novel, it still enthralls.

The book I'm reading right now - Dance Upon the Air, by Nora Roberts (see my previous posts about the 3 Sisters Island Trilogy) - also features members of law enforcement, namely the hunky local sheriff who falls in love with main character Nell, and his sister Ripley - one of the three women to hold power on the island (though she won't admit it). Painted as "small town" (really small island) cops, they are in charge of keeping the peace and do it very well.

Today is Memorial Day - my brother, who joined the army six months ago, is visiting for a few days and it has made me think about the importance of Memorial Day - to honor those who have died for our freedom, present day military members, as well as local law enforcement.

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Know of any other great fantasy reads with members of military or police? Comments are welcome!

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Posted by Jen at Monday, May 26, 2008