Idk I just didn't care for most of the stories in the Cahill Files and this was no exception. It was set during a period of war and the main character joined up as a soldier to prove his worth. He ends up working with other members of the Family from other branches. They all have differing approaches based on their respective branches. Very predictably, there is arguing and clashing among the branches until the Madrigals subtly intervene and everything ends well, one big happy family.
Only a few Idk I just didn't care for most of the stories in the Cahill Files and this was no exception. Only a few places in the story turned out to be suspenseful, overall I just don't think I like historical setting, but others may very well. Jul 05, Josephine rated it liked it. This was actually a pretty good story but it doesn't have anything to do with the other 39 clues books other than that the characters are a Lucian, Ekat, Madrigal, Janus, and Lucian.
An okay story but it doesn't have anything to do with the 39 clues. It doesn't even have anything to do with the other books in the series! Jan 12, Christian rated it it was ok Shelves: kindle.
As far as novellas for this series goes, this one was okay. Set against the Christmas Eve cease fire amongst the WWI troops in the trenches, we have members of three of the branches having to cooperate to rescue a member of the fourth. Character development was adequate, even if the storytelling wasn't particularly compelling. May 05, Jovy rated it really liked it. I am glad that Clifford picked this particular event of history and he definitely captured the real essence of that time.
This is one of the most emotional and powerful part of human history, the magic of Christmas Jun 17, Elaine rated it it was amazing Shelves: action-adventure , kindle. The addition of Kindle only books was a good idea for owners of Kindle but for others who enjoy holding real book seems bit of disservice.
As usual Author Riley delivers another excellent story. Others covered details so I will only say give yourself a reading treat. Oct 31, Jam Torio rated it liked it Shelves: reads , adventures , novellas-and-shorts. May 04, Amy Jackson rated it liked it. This was nice. Especially after learning about the Great War last year. It was a cute little novella for the holidays. Oct 16, NVTony rated it really liked it Shelves: action-adventure , children , fiction , historical-fiction , young-adult.
Was intrigued by this addition to series. Riley always gives a well written addition to series which leaves you wanting more. Marky Butcher rated it it was amazing Sep 26, Tarif rated it it was amazing Dec 21, Karelyn rated it it was amazing Oct 23, Faiza Nadeem rated it it was amazing Mar 04, It is a great I stared one at school and so far it is really really a good book. Apple Books Preview.
Publisher Description. Customer Reviews. Unnaturally so. Not a winning combination, which he was the first to admit. The funeral service had been slightly boring and lasted roughly one hundred and thirty hours, but now they were finally at the family dinner that came afterward.
Dak wondered whether funerals for old people always ended up being such festive affairs. Like that lame show where they crown the next SQ intern. Dak thought. He had to share his tremendous knowledge of history, and he had to do it now. Dak stood up and cleared his throat.
When no one paid him any attention, he picked up his glass and tapped it loudly with his spoon until everyone in the room finally shut their yappers and looked at him. He heard a few groans in response, but he assumed those were the old fogies, feeling aches and pains as they shifted in their seats. There was something like panic on his face.
Dak hurried to continue before somebody forced him to stop. Poor Great-Uncle Frankie has gone the way of the dodo bird, soon to rot in peace.
Um, I mean, rest in peace. They all seemed enraptured. That poor man was poisoned, shot four times, clubbed over the head, then drowned in a river. Drowned in a river, for crying out loud! After being poisoned, shot, and clubbed! Poor fella. He looked around the room and saw nothing but blank f aces staring back at him. When he arrives home, Harry is shocked to found his house ransacked.
His parents talks about Harry's job, which upsets about making living from magic. With this, Harry intends not to do magic anymore, instead working in a necktie factory. Things gets worse when Harry works in the necktie factory.
He cuts in the wrong angle and he loses the job. He goes back home and he sees three men entering the house and talk to his father. Harry eavesdrop on the conversation: his father owes the men money.
After the men exit the house, Harry decides to trail them. The trail ends the men talked to Chief Officer McKane. A fight ensues, and Harry tries to hide, but later, he gets busted. The three men grabs him and sail on the Hudson River to drown Harry. They tie him up with rope, then drop him in the water. He wiggles and he released the rope that bounds him. He remains silent until the three men are gone. His father is mad, and then without thinking, he mentions the Vespers, resulting in him telling everything: life is not easy in Hungary, especially for Jews.
He wants to go to America, but when the paper came through, he still did not have money for the passage. Therefore, his father loaned the money from the Vespers to buy the ticket, then left money for Harry, his mother and siblings to catch up later. Everything is explained.
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