"Hegarty's debut and the first of a projected series is Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett. Readers will be hunting for the sequel in short order." -- Kirkus Reviews "Incredible. The next big thing." -- Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of Artemis Fowl "With a tone reminiscent of Terry Pratchett, Darkmouth has no shortage of off-kilter humor or imagination. Landing somewhere between the Percy Jackson series and the Edge Chronicles, this new series holds plenty of promise." -- ALA Booklist "Hegarty puts a fun spin on the monster-hunting trope, creating a sympathetic, underachieving hero who nevertheless rises to the occasion. Between the entertaining premise, the tongue-in-cheek humor, and the frequent moments of excitement and action, there's plenty to enjoy in this promising series opener.

" -- Publishers Weekly "Hegarty creates a believable setting with its own history and character, which makes for an enjoyable read. The smooth writing and brisk plot keep the narrative moving along nicely." -- School Library Journal "Finn is sharply funny and not afraid to look dumb, excellent traits in the protagonist of a new series.Fans who have finished or moved on from the How to Train Your Dragon series will find this to be a logical next step." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.