Not quite as good as the first book but if you did like ...
348378
Not quite as good as the first book but if you did like the first book you will definitely like this one.
4339295
This book wasn't as good as the first one, but it was still interesting. AR Wise attempted a different style with this one than the first, which he explains in his "Author's Note" at the end of the novel, so I won't go into it here. I wouldn't say it backfired, but it was a bit more messy than what he had done with the first novel. I had a tough time following the plot at some points, but that was actually intended, which is why I gave it four stars instead of three.

Because it's a second novel in a trilogy, there is a more character development and less action, so it moves more slowly than the first book. However, that development is good for the trilogy, because it gives a tiny bit of insight into an otherwise flat landscape. As I said in my review of the third one, the characters and setting are woefully one-dimensional overall, but this one does better in making them more realistic.
3956918
I found Finisher to be excellent.  This one not quite as good.  Characters and situations had more depth in the first book.
1857011
I didn't enjoy this as much as the first book in the series, but I read it and finished it anyway.
748870
I could not put down Monster Hunters International and I expected the same thing to happen with the follow up. But it didn't quite hold my attention the same way. In a lot of ways it is a lot like the first book when it comes to writing, characters and story. It is still over the top, still full of action and ego driven extreme characters types, but it lacks the simple start of the first book. The first book the main character went from a start as an accountant with a run in with a werewolf to the only person who could save the world. This book picked up a few months after that as he settled into his new career/life, but diving right into the action sort of turned me off on this one. In a lot of way it feels more like an add on to the first book than a new entry. I think I was hoping for some more in depth story structure and character development. Instead I got more of the same, which isn't necessarily bad. If you really liked the previous book you will probably enjoy this entry as well. I did, just not quite as much as the first time around.
2211176
Good continuation of the first book, the dual points of view are no longer as complementary but it still presents a good story despite the new plotlines added, that may be somewhat ridiculous and trite.
2284515
Not nearly as action packed as the first, but nonetheless a fun read.
577177
Not quite as compelling as the first book of the series, but still a good read.
4236492
I read the second book first and it was much better. This book is good but not great.  I was disappointed.
2297235
Written as if someone is recalling (correctly or incorrectly) events that happened long ago.  Not as good as the first book.
3323941
I did not think it was quite as good as the first book.  It is more for people who are God based and will not work for me with the public.
2543203
Truthfully I didn't like it as much as the first one, but I am still chomping at the bit to read the rest of this paranormal/urban fantasy series. Unlike the first book, this volume is presented in a linear fashion, which perhaps many readers will prefer. I rather came to like they way the first book cleverly jumped around time with its case stories. While this book was well written and edited, with nice world building, but there were small holes, I didn't feel the connection between Johnnie and "Eros" the way I did Chris and Sable in Book #1. Perhaps it had more to do with Johnnie as he really didn't become a knowable or likeable character until later in the story. Still...recommended!
348241
I enjoyed the book and I love the character but I did not think it was as good as the first book in the series.
3263533
Not quite up to the quality of the first book which was better than the second, appears that the author has lost interest in developing this series and just wrote entertaining short stories with the plots originally intended to be full books. Or perhaps he could not find enough story to make these into books.  Still an ok read
4492621
Not as good as the first book, but it was okay...I would still buy the next book he comes out with just on the strength of The Mouse That Roared.
249496
While I didn't feel that the last book needed a follow up, this was a decent read. I didn't really get bored with it or have to push through any parts. If you liked the first, you'll like this one.
4939748
Some good advice, but not nearly as inspiring and condensed as the first book. Still a good installation to the series though.