Author: Victoria Laurie
Published: May 18, 2023, Self-Published
Format: Kindle, 318 Pages
Genre: Paranormal
Series: Psychic Eye Mystery #17
First Sentence: Chapter 1: For a long, long moment, no one moved.
Blurb: When a true crime podcast turns into a true crime, Abby and her fellow FBI investigators are shocked when a young woman is murdered during a live broadcast. With no clue as to the victim’s identity or location, the team must rely on Abby’s intuition to hone in on the victim. When they discover the girl’s remains at the University of Texas, the team can barely catch their breath before another female student falls victim to the same killer. Knowing that it’s only a matter of time before her phone rings with another young coed’s pleas for help, Abby and her team must race to find a clue—any clue—that will lead them to the killer. Trouble is, Abby’s got a sinking feeling that she could be the next guest on the killer’s podcast.
My Opinion: At least this is better than A Ghoul’s Gotta Do -- then again -- that is not saying much.
One of the problems with a Victoria Laurie book is convenience. Instead of building out a story and using a reasonable timeline, her characters are doing the impossible. How can a person who, two days prior, had their femoral artery nicked and gone through two surgeries be back at work? The psychic parts are fun, which allows both the author and the main character to cut corners, but maybe it’s time to consult a medical professional about healing times.
By the end of the book, I liked it. There was intensity, drama, humor, and the final moments were not evident from the beginning. A couple of times, I side-eyed Victoria Laurie and wondered if she had thought out a plot outline or was throwing ideas at the wall to see what would stick. Yet, with all of my head tilts, I enjoyed my time with the book.
Blurb: When a true crime podcast turns into a true crime, Abby and her fellow FBI investigators are shocked when a young woman is murdered during a live broadcast. With no clue as to the victim’s identity or location, the team must rely on Abby’s intuition to hone in on the victim. When they discover the girl’s remains at the University of Texas, the team can barely catch their breath before another female student falls victim to the same killer. Knowing that it’s only a matter of time before her phone rings with another young coed’s pleas for help, Abby and her team must race to find a clue—any clue—that will lead them to the killer. Trouble is, Abby’s got a sinking feeling that she could be the next guest on the killer’s podcast.
My Opinion: At least this is better than A Ghoul’s Gotta Do -- then again -- that is not saying much.
One of the problems with a Victoria Laurie book is convenience. Instead of building out a story and using a reasonable timeline, her characters are doing the impossible. How can a person who, two days prior, had their femoral artery nicked and gone through two surgeries be back at work? The psychic parts are fun, which allows both the author and the main character to cut corners, but maybe it’s time to consult a medical professional about healing times.
By the end of the book, I liked it. There was intensity, drama, humor, and the final moments were not evident from the beginning. A couple of times, I side-eyed Victoria Laurie and wondered if she had thought out a plot outline or was throwing ideas at the wall to see what would stick. Yet, with all of my head tilts, I enjoyed my time with the book.
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