RACHEL CAINE---WORKING STIFF--I rate ****=4stars
New Series--Book #1--A Revivalist Novel
Published--August 2011--Penguin Group
Genre--Fantasy
First let me say this book is Dynamite. It starts with Bryn Davis our protagonist
starting a new job as a Funeral Director. Ex-Army, sooo dealing with death
was a daily duty, and it wasn't pretty. This is the kinder gentler side of death.
Very quickly things go downhill, her third appointment's daughter slashes her
wrists in the bathroom. Annnnd we're offf and running, I read as fast as I could.
There's experimental drugs that can revive the dead, and the boss is running
an extortion racket.
A big pharmaceutical company "Pharmadene" is trying to shutdown the
extortion racket, but has bigger troubles on the homefront..
She's in the wrong place at the wrong time and ends up literally being the
working stiff.
She works with corporate security chief Patrick Mcallister to take down the
baddies.
The story is intricate and well written.
It has a darkness and a sense of dread filled me as I read and hoped
for my HEA..... No Spoiler here.
For Me, this is a read it as soon as you can get your hands on it book.
I don't know where it goes from here, but I'll be going too!
HEATHER BLAKE--IT TAKES A WITCH--I rate ***^=3.5stars
New Series--The first Wishcraft Mystery
Published--January 2012--Signet
Genre--Mystery
I throughly enjoyed this lighthearted mystery. The characters are enchanting
and interesting as they maneuver the obstacles of finding out, after their father
has died, that they are Wishcrafters.
They move in with their Aunt Velma, and set about learning to wield their
new skills.
Theirs some romance, murder, magic hijinks, and lots of genuinely warm
and funny story.
I'll read the next one!
JENNIE BENTLEY--FLIPPED OUT--****=4stars
Book 5 A Do-it-Yourself Mystery
Published--October 2011--Penguin Group
Genre--Mystery
I love these books. More of Avery and her beau Derek renovating a house.
This time for a cable T.V. Show 'Flipped Out' that has been plagued with
personnel and production problems cum sabotage.
Derek's ex is her usual annoying and troublemaking self.
There's dead bodies, the story is solid and these characters are real and
there foibles and tribulations are relatable.
Can't wait to see what happens next.
JAYE WELLS--SILVER TONGUED DEVIL--*****=5stars
Book 4 Sabina Kane Series
Published --January 2012--Orbit
Genre--Fantasy
This series just keeps getting better with each book. I don't know what
comes after 5 stars, but I'm sure gonna stick around and find out.
In this book Sabina Kane is living with her beau Adam Lazarus and they
are exploring a relationship and a life where war is no longer imminent.
Her sister Maisie,is still in emotional withdrawl after her capture and torture
at the hands of her estranged grandmother who she was forced to kill.
Maisie has secluded herself and Sabina is torn apart that she is unable
to reach her.
Giguhl, fifth level mishief demon and Sabina's minion, with a Shopping
Channel addiction to rival Simi's in Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter Series.
Giguhl is the best sidekick since Rachel/Jenks in Kim Harrisons Series,
The Hollows.
Okay, enough name dropping, back to the story.
There's murder, double crossing, lovers misunderstandings, women's Roller
Derby in a Vampire Club and the list goes onnnn.
There's a Summit planned to sign the first ever Peace Accords between the
Dark Races. But bodies are turning up, and Sabina's ex-lover is the suspect.
Sabina is charged with solving the murders. Her tryst with her ex is exposed
and her beau Adam withdraws.
Sabina tries to convince the powers that be that Cain, the first Vampire
is somehow involved, but no one believes her.
This story is rock and roll on paper.
Love--Love--Loved it.
Want More--more--more.
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