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Missing Flowers
When psychic Julie Seer moves to Vancouver, her dreams are filled with visions of women being murdered. She doesn’t know who is being killed, or why, until the day Julie goes to a press conference held by the Vancouver Police Station: a press conference to announce the formation of a special task force that will investigate the case of the prostitutes who have gone missing from Vancouver’s East Side.
Detective Constable Santoro Ricci, an officer with the Vancouver Police Department, wants on the special task force. When he happens upon Julie at the press conference, Ricci finds himself unofficially investigating the case.
Julie also finds herself having visions where she is transported back in time into the body of a Chinese prostitute in the late 1800s. Through these visions, and stories told to her by long time residents of the city, Julie learns more of the history of Vancouver.
With the help of Francine, an east side prostitute, Julie and Santoro work together to solve the mystery of the missing women. When Francine and Julie are taken by the killer, Santoro must find the missing answers fast.
Detective Constable Santoro Ricci, an officer with the Vancouver Police Department, wants on the special task force. When he happens upon Julie at the press conference, Ricci finds himself unofficially investigating the case.
Julie also finds herself having visions where she is transported back in time into the body of a Chinese prostitute in the late 1800s. Through these visions, and stories told to her by long time residents of the city, Julie learns more of the history of Vancouver.
With the help of Francine, an east side prostitute, Julie and Santoro work together to solve the mystery of the missing women. When Francine and Julie are taken by the killer, Santoro must find the missing answers fast.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2012
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April 12, 2013
While I was reading the words, the story just seemed to come to life in vivid pictures. Missing Flowers was one book that was hard not to think about. I found myself going over the story in my head hours after I put it down. It was easy to get caught up wondering where it was going to lead.
The writing was clear and easy to digest. It was not too fancy or over the top. It was like going on an adventure into someone else's mind. There were many twists and turns that grabbed my attention and was a great escape that felt very realistic. I loved the relationship between Julie and Santoro and enjoyed how the Vancouver, B.C. landscaping was brought to life in this novel. While I was reading the words, the story just seemed to come to life in vivid pictures. I could imagine being on the streets.
On a personal note, I never believed in psychics until the the Long Island Medium came around. Now my skeptical nature has been forever challenged.
I had no idea where this story was headed but it didn't matter because Missing Flowers was such a well written, enjoyable story. By the end, I was sorry there was not more. I know it is not even close to being over!
"She choked and coughed. Tears were starting to run down her face as the smoke inflamed her sensitive membranes. She couldn't see. She knew she had to move but was frozen in place, watching those around her trying to escape the devouring flames, trying to find safety.
Julie knew she had to move, had to flee, but her feet wouldn't budge. An overwhelming fear engulfed her. She had to move or else she would die. The fire seemed so much closer; she could actually see a building in the distance being devoured by the greedy flames. It hadn't stood a chance. She tried to wipe the tears from her eyes so that she could see but the liquid just kept coming. Someone grabbed her from behind and started dragging her away. She felt herself getting lost in the crowd."
The writing was clear and easy to digest. It was not too fancy or over the top. It was like going on an adventure into someone else's mind. There were many twists and turns that grabbed my attention and was a great escape that felt very realistic. I loved the relationship between Julie and Santoro and enjoyed how the Vancouver, B.C. landscaping was brought to life in this novel. While I was reading the words, the story just seemed to come to life in vivid pictures. I could imagine being on the streets.
On a personal note, I never believed in psychics until the the Long Island Medium came around. Now my skeptical nature has been forever challenged.
I had no idea where this story was headed but it didn't matter because Missing Flowers was such a well written, enjoyable story. By the end, I was sorry there was not more. I know it is not even close to being over!
"She choked and coughed. Tears were starting to run down her face as the smoke inflamed her sensitive membranes. She couldn't see. She knew she had to move but was frozen in place, watching those around her trying to escape the devouring flames, trying to find safety.
Julie knew she had to move, had to flee, but her feet wouldn't budge. An overwhelming fear engulfed her. She had to move or else she would die. The fire seemed so much closer; she could actually see a building in the distance being devoured by the greedy flames. It hadn't stood a chance. She tried to wipe the tears from her eyes so that she could see but the liquid just kept coming. Someone grabbed her from behind and started dragging her away. She felt herself getting lost in the crowd."
December 17, 2012
There is a new writer in ‘town’ and she is ready to take some of the big names down! Karen Magill is “on a mission to make the paranormal normal.” She says that everything she writes shows extrasensory powers as a common ability because she believes that these attributes are within us all. And after reading “Missing Flowers” I can assure you that her mission is clear.
“Missing Flowers” is about a psychic named Julie Seer who starts having visions in her dreams of women being murdered after she moves to Vancouver. Just when you think you know what may be happening in this novel, you will soon find out that you were so very wrong.
Julie meets a detective at a press conference which is held to address missing prostitutes in the area. Julie soon realizes what her visions in her dreams must be about. Detective Ricci and Julie work together to solve the mystery of the missing women.
I especially loved the visions Julie starts to have where she finds herself being transported back in time to the late 1800s. She dreams that she is one of the Chinese prostitutes, learning so much more about the history of Vancouver. The details and descriptions are so magnificent; you truly feel like you are a part of the dreams (and the entire book).
Things start to really heat up when we meet Francine, an east side prostitute. Francine joins Julie and Detective Ricci on their mission to find the missing women. The story (to me) reaches its ultimate climax when two of the characters go missing and one is left behind to find the answers…and fast! The ending of the book blew me away; there is no way you will see it coming.
I look forward to reading more work by Karen Magill as she is a very talented suspense writer. This book will take you on a rollercoaster and you will not want to get off. So for all of you suspense and thriller readers out there, this one is perfect for you! Magill has a way of combining the paranormal world with history that is just so unique and such a joy to read.
“Missing Flowers” is about a psychic named Julie Seer who starts having visions in her dreams of women being murdered after she moves to Vancouver. Just when you think you know what may be happening in this novel, you will soon find out that you were so very wrong.
Julie meets a detective at a press conference which is held to address missing prostitutes in the area. Julie soon realizes what her visions in her dreams must be about. Detective Ricci and Julie work together to solve the mystery of the missing women.
I especially loved the visions Julie starts to have where she finds herself being transported back in time to the late 1800s. She dreams that she is one of the Chinese prostitutes, learning so much more about the history of Vancouver. The details and descriptions are so magnificent; you truly feel like you are a part of the dreams (and the entire book).
Things start to really heat up when we meet Francine, an east side prostitute. Francine joins Julie and Detective Ricci on their mission to find the missing women. The story (to me) reaches its ultimate climax when two of the characters go missing and one is left behind to find the answers…and fast! The ending of the book blew me away; there is no way you will see it coming.
I look forward to reading more work by Karen Magill as she is a very talented suspense writer. This book will take you on a rollercoaster and you will not want to get off. So for all of you suspense and thriller readers out there, this one is perfect for you! Magill has a way of combining the paranormal world with history that is just so unique and such a joy to read.
March 7, 2013
The indelible Miss Karen Magill has done it again, with Missing Flowers. Missing Flowers follows Julie Seer, a character first introduced in The Bond: A Paranormal Love Story. Julie is quiet, a loner, preferring her own company. She finds it easier to deal with the psychic flashes that plague her life when she avoids others.
Shortly after relocating to Vancouver, Julie starts having flashes of violence and death. She believes these visions are related to the cases of missing and murdered prostitutes terrorizing the city. Dubbed the Missing Flowers case, Julie knows she must break out of her self-imposed solitude to help solve the case.
Detective Santoro Ricci meets Julie at a press conference about the case. He initially writes her off as a quack, but cannot deny the attraction bubbling just below the surface. Ricci and Julie realize this case may be more extensive and more dangerous than anyone realizes.
Miss Magill weaves a masterful tapestry with this story. It is part- mystery, part-romance and part-contemporary look into current urban events. Its face paced and a fun read. The characters are rich and layered, and your glimpses inside Julie's mind elevate this story above your expected murder mystery. She also leaves the world open for a potential series based around the same characters.
Another thing to love about Missing Flowers is that Magill's love for Vancouver bleeds through each page. The city, its charms, its pitfalls and its history function as a supporting character throughout the tale. Missing Flowers is perfect for anyone looking for a little love and a lot of suspense.
Shortly after relocating to Vancouver, Julie starts having flashes of violence and death. She believes these visions are related to the cases of missing and murdered prostitutes terrorizing the city. Dubbed the Missing Flowers case, Julie knows she must break out of her self-imposed solitude to help solve the case.
Detective Santoro Ricci meets Julie at a press conference about the case. He initially writes her off as a quack, but cannot deny the attraction bubbling just below the surface. Ricci and Julie realize this case may be more extensive and more dangerous than anyone realizes.
Miss Magill weaves a masterful tapestry with this story. It is part- mystery, part-romance and part-contemporary look into current urban events. Its face paced and a fun read. The characters are rich and layered, and your glimpses inside Julie's mind elevate this story above your expected murder mystery. She also leaves the world open for a potential series based around the same characters.
Another thing to love about Missing Flowers is that Magill's love for Vancouver bleeds through each page. The city, its charms, its pitfalls and its history function as a supporting character throughout the tale. Missing Flowers is perfect for anyone looking for a little love and a lot of suspense.
December 8, 2012
I enjoyed reading this book quite a bit and I am giving it a 3 1/2 stars. Time travel has always been a hook for me and I really enjoyed the intertwining storylines of past and present.
I was a little disappointed that the time travel didn’t have a purpose or reason behind it. I think this aspect should have been developed a bit deeper and either had a key reason for it or been left to continue on in another book as either the main storyline or a much stronger supporting one.
The story also had a great flow to it which made it easy to follow and easy to read. I found the characters strong and believable. My favorite ones were the twins and if Karen ever writes a book with them as the center of her story, I am there and would read it in a flash.
The street people slang was bad, it didn’t contribute to the story and was like a buzzing bee around my head in the summer while I’m trying to read – really irritating. I understand the language of the street people was written this way to convey how low in society and life these people were, but I think this could have been done with less slang and more description.
My only other “pick” at the book is the author doesn’t use enough contractions. When you constantly read “do not”, “did not” “I am” it gets under your skin. People are not that formal in real life and when it is written in, it throws the flow of a book off.
She did a great job at the end of the book, leaving trailers in place for the next novel, and I look forward to reading it.
I was a little disappointed that the time travel didn’t have a purpose or reason behind it. I think this aspect should have been developed a bit deeper and either had a key reason for it or been left to continue on in another book as either the main storyline or a much stronger supporting one.
The story also had a great flow to it which made it easy to follow and easy to read. I found the characters strong and believable. My favorite ones were the twins and if Karen ever writes a book with them as the center of her story, I am there and would read it in a flash.
The street people slang was bad, it didn’t contribute to the story and was like a buzzing bee around my head in the summer while I’m trying to read – really irritating. I understand the language of the street people was written this way to convey how low in society and life these people were, but I think this could have been done with less slang and more description.
My only other “pick” at the book is the author doesn’t use enough contractions. When you constantly read “do not”, “did not” “I am” it gets under your skin. People are not that formal in real life and when it is written in, it throws the flow of a book off.
She did a great job at the end of the book, leaving trailers in place for the next novel, and I look forward to reading it.
December 28, 2012
A few years ago I wouldn't have entertained this type of book as I was very skeptical about the whole Psychic genre, and with psychics in general.
I was the kind of guy that believed if you can't see it or touch it, it doesn't exist. Recent events in my life have changed my mind about certain things, and I am glad because it has opened me up to a different kind of style of peoples writings.
When I first started to read this book I thought I knew where it was kinda heading, but I was wrong, a few twists and turns make it an enjoyable read, the language and style of talking of the hooker; although a defence mechanism in living on the streets; did annoy me slightly. However that was a very minor distraction to another very enjoyable read.
The character and plot development were not so fast paced to leave you breathless or too slow leaving you wishing for the next part of the book to arrive. Most of the time; even with, or should I say especially with, my favourite author, Stephen King, I can find myself doing that.
This was a well-written book, and I'm looking forward to more from Miss Seer and Mr. Santoro, the new crime-fighting duo to rival McMillan and Wife or Hart to Hart. :)
I was the kind of guy that believed if you can't see it or touch it, it doesn't exist. Recent events in my life have changed my mind about certain things, and I am glad because it has opened me up to a different kind of style of peoples writings.
When I first started to read this book I thought I knew where it was kinda heading, but I was wrong, a few twists and turns make it an enjoyable read, the language and style of talking of the hooker; although a defence mechanism in living on the streets; did annoy me slightly. However that was a very minor distraction to another very enjoyable read.
The character and plot development were not so fast paced to leave you breathless or too slow leaving you wishing for the next part of the book to arrive. Most of the time; even with, or should I say especially with, my favourite author, Stephen King, I can find myself doing that.
This was a well-written book, and I'm looking forward to more from Miss Seer and Mr. Santoro, the new crime-fighting duo to rival McMillan and Wife or Hart to Hart. :)
January 31, 2013
This is the first book I have read from this author and am also new to this type of genre.
I actually rather enjoyed the twists and turns this book brought me and the way the paranormal was intertwined into the story. If I had to criticise at all, the only thing I struggled with was the (street type) language that one of the key characters, Francine, used. I understand it was necessary to show her adapting to life on the street but it did put me off at times. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed it and wouldnt hesitate to recommend this book.
I actually rather enjoyed the twists and turns this book brought me and the way the paranormal was intertwined into the story. If I had to criticise at all, the only thing I struggled with was the (street type) language that one of the key characters, Francine, used. I understand it was necessary to show her adapting to life on the street but it did put me off at times. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed it and wouldnt hesitate to recommend this book.
July 24, 2015
What a great story! Karen Magill writes an intriguing tale about Julie Seer, a young woman with psychic abilities; a young woman with a very tragic past who uses those abilities to help others. Julie is having horrific visions, visions from the victims perspective, visions created by a long running serial killer. Will Julie be able to help find the killer before more women die? Will she be putting herself in harms way by helping? I thought this was a well written story with fantastic characters. I can see more stories with Julie in them, along with the new friends she made.
October 15, 2013
The "flowers" are street walkers who have been violently murdered. I enjoyed the story but I few things niggled - like the way the street walkers talked. Do they really talk like that in America? Also she was supposed to be going back to Sam's grandmother's time and yet the murderer was in the present day with a young teenage daughter.
Despite this I still enjoyed the storey and would read more of her books.
Despite this I still enjoyed the storey and would read more of her books.
August 29, 2013
This serial murder mystery describes the deaths of multiple prostitutes (flowers). A wealthy woman nearby is a psychic who hears, feels and sees experiences that impact women of the past. She tries to help the local police department with of course a touch of romance. You know what's coming so I can stop here.
December 31, 2012
The author's writing style made it hard for me to get through the book. There was too much internal dialogue in quotations, and interesting plot points & characters that ended up amounting to nothing (the twins, for one). Francine's manner of speech was terrible. Ugh. I'm glad it was a quick read.
March 28, 2013
This was an easy read. A little rough around the edges in writing, but has potential. The storyline was interesting and well developed, but the characters talking and muttering to themselves all the time was a little weird.
June 16, 2014
A non stop read!
Loved it! Hated to put it down, read well past my bedtime. When I find a good story the world stops till I finish reading. :)Looking forward to the next book. Thank you for a great read!
Loved it! Hated to put it down, read well past my bedtime. When I find a good story the world stops till I finish reading. :)Looking forward to the next book. Thank you for a great read!
January 5, 2013
Good read.. Good storyline.
April 5, 2017
The idea of a psychic solving a series of murders seemed like an interesting idea. And it was, kind of. But there were psychic visions into the past that amounted to nothing, characters that were introduced (and quirky enough to have more page time) and amounted to nothing. And the most annoying part was the dialect that the less fortunate adopted. Everything was "Iz", "youz", "mees" - ugh. And a romance that went from 0 to "maybe we'll get married" in about 10 pages. Glad it's over, the last page indicates this may be a series of some sort. Not gonna bother.
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