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Joe Bailey, Spirit Basher #2
Deadly Visions
A killer crosses over…
Ace magician turned ace police detective Joe Bailey, a.k.a. the Spirit Basher, needs all his expertise when he’s teamed up with psychic investigator Monica Gaines to crack a string of serial murders--each involving strange voices and stranger circumstances. Monica senses supernatural forces at work, but whoever--or whatever--is doing the killing, the victims are real. When eerie happenings hit closer to home--to Joe’s daughter, Nikki--and then Monica herself is the victim of a grisly, near-fatal attack, Joe is more determined than ever to unmask the truth behind the phenomena. As he searches for answers to inexplicable questions, he discovers that politics and the paranormal make deadly bedfellows, that his escape-artist skills still come in handy--and that even a psychic can know too much.
Ace magician turned ace police detective Joe Bailey, a.k.a. the Spirit Basher, needs all his expertise when he’s teamed up with psychic investigator Monica Gaines to crack a string of serial murders--each involving strange voices and stranger circumstances. Monica senses supernatural forces at work, but whoever--or whatever--is doing the killing, the victims are real. When eerie happenings hit closer to home--to Joe’s daughter, Nikki--and then Monica herself is the victim of a grisly, near-fatal attack, Joe is more determined than ever to unmask the truth behind the phenomena. As he searches for answers to inexplicable questions, he discovers that politics and the paranormal make deadly bedfellows, that his escape-artist skills still come in handy--and that even a psychic can know too much.
307 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 2003
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About the author
Roy Johansen
27 books214 followersRoy Johansen is a New York Times-bestselling mystery/suspense author and screenwriter.
He was awarded the Edgar Allen Poe award from the Mystery Writers of America in the Best Television Miniseries or Movie category for his original screenplay "Murder 101". He continues to write screenplays for Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Disney, and MGM.
He has written several mystery/suspense novels on his own, but Roy Johansen also collaborates with his mother, Iris Johansen, on several best-selling mystery novels, including Storm Cycle, The Hannah Bryson series, and The Kendra Michaels series.
He was awarded the Edgar Allen Poe award from the Mystery Writers of America in the Best Television Miniseries or Movie category for his original screenplay "Murder 101". He continues to write screenplays for Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Disney, and MGM.
He has written several mystery/suspense novels on his own, but Roy Johansen also collaborates with his mother, Iris Johansen, on several best-selling mystery novels, including Storm Cycle, The Hannah Bryson series, and The Kendra Michaels series.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
May 12, 2021
A Thoroughly entertaining novel!
Great plot and character development as well as a very instructive manual on faking paranormal activity and magic. While the author takes a very open minded attitude, the overall attitude is one of waiting to be convinced.... Looking forward to another in this series! A very entertaining serial killer/spy/paranormal (almost) thriller!
Great plot and character development as well as a very instructive manual on faking paranormal activity and magic. While the author takes a very open minded attitude, the overall attitude is one of waiting to be convinced.... Looking forward to another in this series! A very entertaining serial killer/spy/paranormal (almost) thriller!
December 8, 2017
I enjoyed this quite a bit. The author did a great job tying the detective's experience as a magician (not the magical kind) and his wariness of psychics in with the mystery. I was confused, in a good way, by what was going on and I didn't figure it out.
December 27, 2019
Surprisingly good
It took a while to get into this one but once I did I thought it was interesting. I was especially impressed with how Bailey explained away the abilities of the psychic in a matter of fact way. It wrapped up well.
It took a while to get into this one but once I did I thought it was interesting. I was especially impressed with how Bailey explained away the abilities of the psychic in a matter of fact way. It wrapped up well.
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September 13, 2008
WOW!!!
not only great writing, but a great story line
amazing how the main character can now keep such an open mind, yet, at the same time, weed out the scam artists.
is not a Christian book nor author, but ... still IS a book that proves you should NEVER give up hope on something, at least NOT til "the fat lady sings"
i'll now redouble my efforts to track down "The Answer Man", which i believe, is another/last book in this series!!!
not only great writing, but a great story line
amazing how the main character can now keep such an open mind, yet, at the same time, weed out the scam artists.
is not a Christian book nor author, but ... still IS a book that proves you should NEVER give up hope on something, at least NOT til "the fat lady sings"
i'll now redouble my efforts to track down "The Answer Man", which i believe, is another/last book in this series!!!
July 11, 2014
O.K. I certainly did not hate this book, but I didn't love it either. It was not an "edge of the seat", "can't put it down". Although, I did not guess "who done it", I certainly did not have any emotion about who did. The characters were likeable enough, but the story didn't move me. I don't love supernatural topics, but I like the way the main character "debunked" psychics, and the like. I would probably give the author, and these characters another shot.
June 29, 2013
Roy Johansen has another great thrilling & mysterious story. Deadly Visions keeps you on your toes guessing what will come next. When you think you are going in one direction his stories take you on a totally different path. Such great surprises! With strong characters, his story comes to life and takes you on the adventure.
June 8, 2017
Fascinating read
I loved how Roy Johansson created a story so tightly written that he had me guessing the whole time. His ability to create illusion and then dispel it was intriguing. I liked the characters with all their foibles. Kept me guessing until the end. Nicely written.
I loved how Roy Johansson created a story so tightly written that he had me guessing the whole time. His ability to create illusion and then dispel it was intriguing. I liked the characters with all their foibles. Kept me guessing until the end. Nicely written.
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January 16, 2012I have to read this because I went to high school with Roy and his sister Tamara. Can't wait to see how this reads!
November 10, 2012
It was a great read. I was however looking for paranormal events to truly happen.
July 16, 2013
One of his better books
September 24, 2014
This was the first book I read by Roy Johansen. It's funny, you can see his mother's talent in his work. He definitely inherited her genes! Great read. Great twist.
January 28, 2017
This was interesting--different ways to fool the audience, etc. Joe having part of his skin removed to be an artifact was different.
January 30, 2017
Supernatural murder
Well paced great characters. Nice twist to paranormal murder mystery. Would love to work alongside Joe, his daughter and crew.
Well paced great characters. Nice twist to paranormal murder mystery. Would love to work alongside Joe, his daughter and crew.
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