Episode 656-With James J. Butcher

The Functional Nerds Podcast

This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome James J. Butcher, author of Cold Iron Task.

About Cold Iron Task: Grimshaw Griswald Grimsby may have one case under his belt, but he’s still a novice Auditor in Boston’s Department of Unorthodox Affairs. And he’s already made mistakes.

Desperate to repair his fraying friendships, he doesn’t ask too many questions when a mysterious patron offers him the chance to join a heist of an otherworldly vault—and in the process find answers that could make things right.

Complications arise when Grimsby learns that his partner, Mayflower, is keeping secrets about his past. Between facing new demons, old horrors, and monsters—both Usual and Unorthodox—Grimsby soon realizes nothing is how it appears and that not asking enough questions just might be his downfall.

About James J. Butcher: James J. Butcher spends most of his time in places that don’t exist; some of which he even made himself. What little time he has left is usually spent writing or exercising. He is the son of #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher, who introduced him to books, movies and games. He lives in Denver, and is working on his next novel.

This week’s picks:

• James: Chili Spice Pineapple Slices
• Tracy: Crock-Pot® Lunch Crock®
• Patrick #1: Running Point (Netflix)
• Patrick #2: Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs

Links:

• James J. Butcher on the Interwebz
• Tracy Townsend on BluSky
• Patrick Hester on Instagram
• The Functional Nerds Patreon Page

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