Nov 14, 2017 for this weeks column, vivian shawauthor of strange practice orbit, 2017has generously agreed to answer some questions. Greta helsing has run a very specialized clinic for five years after taking over for her late father, wilfert helsing. Greta helsing, doctor to the undead, must defend london from both supernatural ailments and a bloodthirsty cult. Greta helsing novels perfect for fans of neverwhere and v. Strange practice tells the story of greta helsing yes, of the same name as van helsing, a doctor but not a doctor to us mere mortals. Strange practice is really good, a compelling, wellcharacterised novel with tight. There was a lot of humor and i love the world that vivian shaw has.
Buy a cheap copy of strange practice book by vivian shaw. For this weeks column, vivian shawauthor of strange practice orbit, 2017has generously agreed to answer some questions. A great combination that sets out the stall in a really natural way avoiding info dumps and uf first book syndrome. Strange practice is the first novel in shaws debut series, the dr. Read strange practice a dr greta helsing novel by vivian shaw available from rakuten kobo. Strange practice is the first in a urban fantasy series by vivian shaw starring greta helsing in modern london as a doctor to the undead rather than a hunter of them as the name might imply. Shaws affection for her characters is obvious, and greta is a sensitive, genuinely nice person who loves her job, is unerringly discreet, and cares deeply about her patients, even ones that try to kill her. Vivian shaw was born in kenya and spent her early childhood in england before relocating to the us at the age of seven.
She has a ba in art history, an mfa in creative writing and publishing arts, has worked in academic publishing and development, and is looking forward to expanding her freelance editing portfolio. The first book in a contemporary fantasy series that introduces the fasttalking greta helsing. Strange practice ebook by vivian shaw rakuten kobo. Vivian shaw has written an astoundingly accomplished debut novel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading strange practice a dr. Strange practice is the start of the series and is a real winner for me. Greta helsing, descendant of the famous professor abraham van helsing and general practitioner to the ghouls and ghasts of london. Greta helsing novel book 1 kindle edition by shaw, vivian. Npr calls this imaginative, supernatural romp a warm quilt of a thing thats made for curling up with. Mar, 2020 urban fantasy is one of the hybrid genres i enjoy, although its difficult to find books or series offering a different take from the muchused theme of the private investigator either with or without special powers dealing with an underworld peopled by fae andor supernatural creatures. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She has a ba in art history and an mfa in creative writing, and has worked in academic publishing and development while researching everything from the history of spaceflight to supernatural physiology.
In vivian shaw s strange practice, a charmingly unusual doctor and her charges keep the city of london from grave danger. Vivian shaw books list of books by author vivian shaw. Strange practice, by vivian shaw in strange practice, vivian shaw kicks off a new series about dr. Greta helsing isnt your average physician for one thing, most of her patients arent even alive.
Strange practice is the first book in a promised series, and it reads like one. Strange practice by vivian shaw, will be discussed monday, june 25, 78 pm in the bronte. Jul 25, 2017 in vivian shaw s strange practice, a charmingly unusual doctor and her charges keep the city of london from grave danger. This was a little slow to get going and i never felt very invested in the central mystery at the heart of the book but i liked the friendships we saw. Greta helsing, descendant of the famous professor abraham van helsing and general practitioner to. She has a ba in art history and an mfa in creative writing, and has worked in academic publishing and development while researching everything. Strange practice introduces readers to a world adjacent to our own, in which monsters are entirely real and entirely vulnerable to a whole host of ills greta helsing has inherited the familys highly specialized, and highly peculiar, medical practice. Though kind of slow to get going, i enjoyed this story of strange murders, monks and vampires, and a doctor, greta helsing, who treats monsters for a living. In the process, they peel back the covers of familiar and according to them, somewhat libelous stories to find that reality especially with the undead is more poignant and complex than it seems at first glance. Urban fantasy is one of the hybrid genres i enjoy, although its difficult to find books or series offering a different take from the muchused theme of the private investigator either with or without special powers dealing with an underworld peopled by fae andor supernatural creatures. Vivian shaw is a kenyan born american author horror books best known for her dr. Jul 26, 2017 vivian shaw has written an astoundingly accomplished debut novel. Strange practice by vivian shaw, 9780356508870, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
A modernday supernatural mystery cloaked in victorian garb, with monsters. Greta helsing, descendant of the famous professor abraham van helsing and general practitioner to the ghouls and. Read strange practice by vivian shaw available from rakuten kobo. It has been a long time since i picked up a book that i enjoyed this much. Jul 27, 2017 strange practice by vivian shaw, 9780356508870, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Greta helsing, doctor to the undead, must defend london from both supe. Read a sample from dreadful company by vivian shaw prepare to be swept off your feet by the spectacular sequel to strange practice, a novel of mystery and medicine featuring greta helsing, doctor to. Jul 25, 2017 strange practice audiobook written by vivian shaw.
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Though it contains murder and distressing scenes involving monks, its primary concerned. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Its not everyday you get an urban fantasy whose protagonist is. Vivian shaw wears way too many earrings and likes edged weapons and expensive ink. But when a cult begins terrorizing london, its up to her to protect both the living and the undead. Jul 25, 2017 listen to strange practice audiobook by vivian shaw. Strange practice by vivian shaw hachette book group.
Greta helsing series, offers such a breath of fresh air. Oh no, greta is a doctor for the supernatural looking after an assortment of creatures and their ailments. Murderous monks run amok underneath london in this contemporary supernatural tale. Strange practice introduces readers to a world adjacent to our own, in which monsters are entirely real and entirely vulnerable to a whole host of ills. In vivian shaws strange practice, a charmingly unusual doctor and her charges keep the city of london from grave danger. Jul 26, 2017 in strange practice, vivian shaw kicks off a new series about dr. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Listen to strange practice audiobook by vivian shaw. See all books authored by vivian shaw, including strange practice, and dreadful company, and more on.