![]() We also pick up another book and get lost on the path to follow up issues. I remembered really enjoying the read but sometimes (as most reviewers will tell you) you read so many books that you can't always have immediate recall of the stories. Kudos to the author for combining the "fantasy" with a great story! Wouldn't it be great if murders could be solved by talking to the "shades" (memories) of the deceased? Especially since they can't lie?! What is not to like about having a little magic in our world?Īs I was reading this first book of her series I realized that a few years back I had already read one of the other books in this series and hadn't connected the dots. ![]() The crime and mystery part of the story was great! Well thought out plot and investigation keeps you intrigued from the moment it is introduced. ![]() Smart, resourceful, self sufficient but it sure is nice to have the stalking of a powerful man (or two) to keep your ass alive! ![]() ![]() I love magic! (Insert self as the main character Alex and you have most women's fantasy). A smart quirky female main character that finds herself in a bit of trouble and along comes hunky, frustrating alpha male inserting himself to help her situation. Book 4 Grave Visions releases Feb 2, 2016 ![]()
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