The Courts of the Feyre by Mike Shevdon

The Courts of the Feyre is a highly acclaimed urban fantasy by Angry Robot Books author, Mike Shevdon. Currently containing Sixty one Nails and it's sequel The Road to Bedlam, the series is noted for it's accurate depictions of little known real world events and locations blended uniquely with a modern interpretation of urban myths and legends.

Engaging characters, excellent world building and a perfectly paced plot all combines to form one of the best fantasy series Science Fiction and Fantasy have seen in a long time.

reviews in the series

Strangeness and Charm

by Mike Shevdon

It would be a bit of an understatement to say I've been eagerly anticipating this novel, ever since I was lucky enough to review Sixty One Nails I've been completely hooked by Mike Shevdon's rich, dynamic prose and unique, powerful voice that helps to create this astounding urban fantasy series.

I'm not alone either, the previous novel, The Road to Bedlam was voted the SFBook of the Year back in 2010 and even more incredible, my Dad - who hasn't read a fantasy book in his life - lov...

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reviewed on Friday 04 May 2012

The Road to Bedlam

by Mike Shevdon

The Road to Bedlam is the second volume in the The Courts of the Feyre series, which started with the incredible debut novel Sixty One Nails by Angry Robot Author Mike Shevdon.

The novel begins shortly after the events in Sixty One Nails with Blackbird expecting the birth of their child any time soon and Niall training for his new role as Warder to the seven courts of the fey. Being part fey and having angered the seventh court means that nothing ever runs smoothly and before l...

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reviewed on Wednesday 04 August 2010

Sixty One Nails

by Mike Shevdon

Sixty One Nails is an urban fantasy novel of a secret war raging beneath the streets of London, written by Mike Shevdon.

Under the nations capital there is a whole other world where magic is real, the world of the Feyre. A dark magic will be unleashed by the Untained… Unless a new hero can be found.

Sixty One Nails follows Niall Petersen who after a suspected heart attack on the London underground, falls into this hidden world that lurks just beyond everyday life...

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reviewed on Wednesday 21 October 2009