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How do you make peace with the dead if the dead aren’t ready to forgive? In New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper’s new novel, the answer lies in the twisting shadows of a small town, and its secrets yet unearthed...
When Deacon James’s younger sister Melanie calls him, terrified, he goes to her aid in the small Georgia town of Sociable. What he finds is a scared young woman in the grip of what she insists is a paranormal nightmare—and murder. Two local men have been killed under mysterious circumstances. And Melanie is the prime suspect.
Trinity Nichols left a high-stress job for quiet, small-town life. But news of the murders has left her—and the town—on edge, especially when there is nothing remotely ordinary about how the men died. And her investigation is yielding more than she bargained for, including a group of strangers who have descended on Sociable, some with abilities Trinity finds hard to believe, and agendas she refuses to trust. For some reason, they know a lot more than they should about what’s happening in town. And what’s happening is growing stranger by the minute.
Now Trinity, Deacon, and this odd band of FBI agents must work together to solve a series of disturbances so incredible that Trinity, and the town of Sociable, will be changed forever. She just isn’t certain who—or what—will be left standing when it’s all over.
When Deacon James’s younger sister Melanie calls him, terrified, he goes to her aid in the small Georgia town of Sociable. What he finds is a scared young woman in the grip of what she insists is a paranormal nightmare—and murder. Two local men have been killed under mysterious circumstances. And Melanie is the prime suspect.
Trinity Nichols left a high-stress job for quiet, small-town life. But news of the murders has left her—and the town—on edge, especially when there is nothing remotely ordinary about how the men died. And her investigation is yielding more than she bargained for, including a group of strangers who have descended on Sociable, some with abilities Trinity finds hard to believe, and agendas she refuses to trust. For some reason, they know a lot more than they should about what’s happening in town. And what’s happening is growing stranger by the minute.
Now Trinity, Deacon, and this odd band of FBI agents must work together to solve a series of disturbances so incredible that Trinity, and the town of Sociable, will be changed forever. She just isn’t certain who—or what—will be left standing when it’s all over.
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Kay Hooper
97 books2,448 followersKay Hooper (aka Kay Robbins) was born in California, in an air force base hospital since her father was stationed there at the time. The family moved back to North Carolina shortly afterward, so she was raised and went to school there.
The oldest of three children, Kay has a brother two years younger and a sister seven years younger. Her father and brother are builders who own a highly respected construction company, and her mother worked for many years in personnel management before becoming Kay's personal assistant, a position she held until her untimely death in March 2002. Kay's sister Linda works as her Business Manager, Events Coordinator, and is playing a major role in the creation and operation of The Kay Hooper Foundation.
Kay graduated from East Rutherford High School and attended Isothermal Community College — where she quickly discovered that business classes did not in any way enthrall her. Switching to more involving courses such as history and literature, she also began to concentrate on writing, which had been a longtime interest. Very quickly hooked, she asked for a Christmas typewriter and began seriously working on her first novel. That book, a Regency romance titled Lady Thief, sold to Dell Publishing in 1980. She has since published more than 60 novels and four novellas.
Kay is single and lives in a very small town in North Carolina, not far from her father and siblings. Deigning to live with her are a flock of cats — Bonnie, Ginger, Oscar, Tuffy, Felix, Renny, and Isabel — of various personalities who all like sleeping on manuscripts and whatever research happens to be spread across Kay's desk. And living amongst the many felines are two cheerfully tolerant dogs, a shelter rescue, Bandit, who looks rather like a small sheepdog, and a Sheltie named Lizzie.
The oldest of three children, Kay has a brother two years younger and a sister seven years younger. Her father and brother are builders who own a highly respected construction company, and her mother worked for many years in personnel management before becoming Kay's personal assistant, a position she held until her untimely death in March 2002. Kay's sister Linda works as her Business Manager, Events Coordinator, and is playing a major role in the creation and operation of The Kay Hooper Foundation.
Kay graduated from East Rutherford High School and attended Isothermal Community College — where she quickly discovered that business classes did not in any way enthrall her. Switching to more involving courses such as history and literature, she also began to concentrate on writing, which had been a longtime interest. Very quickly hooked, she asked for a Christmas typewriter and began seriously working on her first novel. That book, a Regency romance titled Lady Thief, sold to Dell Publishing in 1980. She has since published more than 60 novels and four novellas.
Kay is single and lives in a very small town in North Carolina, not far from her father and siblings. Deigning to live with her are a flock of cats — Bonnie, Ginger, Oscar, Tuffy, Felix, Renny, and Isabel — of various personalities who all like sleeping on manuscripts and whatever research happens to be spread across Kay's desk. And living amongst the many felines are two cheerfully tolerant dogs, a shelter rescue, Bandit, who looks rather like a small sheepdog, and a Sheltie named Lizzie.
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February 7, 2017
Even though I love most of Noah Bishop series and Hollis DeMarco pair are my favorite but I found this book predictable and a bit boring .
In the city Sociable , Georgia there are people being murdered in the Group. The Group is made of high school friends that have returned to their hometown .The sheriff Trinity quickly realizes she is out of depth and calls FBI for help . Hollis Templeton and Reese DeMarco along with Deacon come to help with the investigation and soon find out that the killer has special psychic abilities and might be the toughest enemy Hollis has ever faced .
I loved reading about Hollis and DeMarco but the favorite character in the book was the dog Branden with special abilities . Overall an ok book and would rate it 3 stars
In the city Sociable , Georgia there are people being murdered in the Group. The Group is made of high school friends that have returned to their hometown .The sheriff Trinity quickly realizes she is out of depth and calls FBI for help . Hollis Templeton and Reese DeMarco along with Deacon come to help with the investigation and soon find out that the killer has special psychic abilities and might be the toughest enemy Hollis has ever faced .
I loved reading about Hollis and DeMarco but the favorite character in the book was the dog Branden with special abilities . Overall an ok book and would rate it 3 stars
September 19, 2014
Predictable
Same story written for about the 5th time. Best character is the dog. No character development no chemistry between characters.
Same story written for about the 5th time. Best character is the dog. No character development no chemistry between characters.
August 27, 2014
This is The Profiler + Medium + Criminal Intent or CSI. It is a murder mystery involving a lot of different paranormal aspects with a team of FBI agents who each have a psychic ability or two and are used to looking for monsters that are outside the normal realm of evil.
When I received this book from First to Read I really didn’t know that it is book 15 of a series however I believe that it is also the first book of a smaller trilogy within said series. BUT, that doesn’t matter it stands well on its own. There is enough of a re-cap and some explanations that it would have been a richer story had I read a few of the other books but it still isn’t necessary.
There are quite a few characters in the book if this is your first time reading the series. After the first 5-6 chapters the introduction of players dies off and it is easy to get caught up in the story.
There is the team of FBI agents only three of whom are predominant for the actual case. Hollis has been through hell to open up the abilities she possesses and she might have to go through it again by the time this case is over. She was so likable, I felt her pain for her past and the reluctance she has to share that baggage with her partner Reese Demarco.
Demarco has baggage of his own as well but he and Hollis work great as a team and he hopes that one day she will let him in so he can share the burden of her past. Their abilities compliment each other and as they work to solve the crime.
Then there is the Town of Sociable that is a character all of its own to the story. Everyone knows everyone else’s business and there is a group of thirty-somethings that have been friends forever that seem to be the target of a string of serial murders in this quite town. There is something different about the town of Sociable and I wouldn’t be surprised if the rest of the trilogy is finished out here.
The story remained interesting and I really enjoyed delving into the supernatural. One of my favorite things was the idea of a dog with some sort of psychic ability of its own, like Lassie on steroids. The culmination of the story and resolution of this arc was done well but went off a little more cleanly than I would have liked. But that said I think I’ll check out some of the other books in this series as I really enjoyed the Paranormal Crime Unit, much like the X-Files with less aliens and more ghosts.
When I received this book from First to Read I really didn’t know that it is book 15 of a series however I believe that it is also the first book of a smaller trilogy within said series. BUT, that doesn’t matter it stands well on its own. There is enough of a re-cap and some explanations that it would have been a richer story had I read a few of the other books but it still isn’t necessary.
There are quite a few characters in the book if this is your first time reading the series. After the first 5-6 chapters the introduction of players dies off and it is easy to get caught up in the story.
There is the team of FBI agents only three of whom are predominant for the actual case. Hollis has been through hell to open up the abilities she possesses and she might have to go through it again by the time this case is over. She was so likable, I felt her pain for her past and the reluctance she has to share that baggage with her partner Reese Demarco.
Demarco has baggage of his own as well but he and Hollis work great as a team and he hopes that one day she will let him in so he can share the burden of her past. Their abilities compliment each other and as they work to solve the crime.
Then there is the Town of Sociable that is a character all of its own to the story. Everyone knows everyone else’s business and there is a group of thirty-somethings that have been friends forever that seem to be the target of a string of serial murders in this quite town. There is something different about the town of Sociable and I wouldn’t be surprised if the rest of the trilogy is finished out here.
The story remained interesting and I really enjoyed delving into the supernatural. One of my favorite things was the idea of a dog with some sort of psychic ability of its own, like Lassie on steroids. The culmination of the story and resolution of this arc was done well but went off a little more cleanly than I would have liked. But that said I think I’ll check out some of the other books in this series as I really enjoyed the Paranormal Crime Unit, much like the X-Files with less aliens and more ghosts.
October 26, 2014
While you have to be able to suspend belief to enjoy the Bishop SCU series in the first place, you don't usually have to yawn your way through the books. Unfortunately, this entry in the series was all verbiage with all the action left for about 5-7 pages of the book. Even Hollis and DeMarco finally getting together was boring because all that happened was them continually repeating what had happened in prior books. Haunted really felt like a required book report pasted together from work turned in during previous classes.
I've about become convinced, with most of the authors that I've loved over a couple of decades, that they need to find another set of characters and story lines to refresh their own energies. This book is a real good example of this theory. I hate to see my old pals go away but frankly they're going to go away for me anyway because the stories are just getting too much like an author on deadline; not an author who's interested.
I've about become convinced, with most of the authors that I've loved over a couple of decades, that they need to find another set of characters and story lines to refresh their own energies. This book is a real good example of this theory. I hate to see my old pals go away but frankly they're going to go away for me anyway because the stories are just getting too much like an author on deadline; not an author who's interested.
November 7, 2016
This is a excellent book with a amazing ending, it's a real page turner. I think a lot of people who like twists,murders, and paranormal will really enjoy this book.
January 19, 2024
Blood Sins
4 Stars
The deaths of two young men in the small Georgia town of Sociable have Sheriff Trinity Nichols at a loss. Familiar with Noah Bishop's SCU, she doesn't hesitate to call and ask for help. Agents Hollis Templeton, Reese DeMarco, and Deacon James (whose sister is a suspect in the case) arrive to provide assistance and battle a malevolent evil that will stop at nothing to gain power, control and revenge.
Series note: This book provides closure to several plot threads first begun in the Blood Trilogy, particularly books 2 and 3.
Once again, Kay Hooper provides a thrilling suspense plot with very minor romantic elements (so minor as to be virtually non-existent).
The murders in this installment are some of the most gruesome and graphic in the series, and the disturbing history of the parsonage adds to the dark atmosphere of the town and the mystery. The fact that I have been watching Stephen King's The Outsider - both the book and the adaptation are highly recommended - may have contributed to this.
Unfortunately, there are quite a few loose ends. First, the details of Trinity's prior encounter with evil, which are, missing. Second, there is no explanation for the , and third, the questions regarding Braden the dog's abilities are left unanswered.
Nevertheless, there is some good character development, especially for Hollis and Reese, but their romance is still taking a back seat. Hooper needs to fish or cut bait with this relationship ASAP.
In sum, the closer provided to the storyline is satisfying, and the final showdown with Hollis is well worth the wait.
4 Stars
The deaths of two young men in the small Georgia town of Sociable have Sheriff Trinity Nichols at a loss. Familiar with Noah Bishop's SCU, she doesn't hesitate to call and ask for help. Agents Hollis Templeton, Reese DeMarco, and Deacon James (whose sister is a suspect in the case) arrive to provide assistance and battle a malevolent evil that will stop at nothing to gain power, control and revenge.
Series note: This book provides closure to several plot threads first begun in the Blood Trilogy, particularly books 2 and 3.
Once again, Kay Hooper provides a thrilling suspense plot with very minor romantic elements (so minor as to be virtually non-existent).
The murders in this installment are some of the most gruesome and graphic in the series, and the disturbing history of the parsonage adds to the dark atmosphere of the town and the mystery. The fact that I have been watching Stephen King's The Outsider - both the book and the adaptation are highly recommended - may have contributed to this.
Unfortunately, there are quite a few loose ends. First, the details of Trinity's prior encounter with evil, which are, missing. Second, there is no explanation for the , and third, the questions regarding Braden the dog's abilities are left unanswered.
Nevertheless, there is some good character development, especially for Hollis and Reese, but their romance is still taking a back seat. Hooper needs to fish or cut bait with this relationship ASAP.
In sum, the closer provided to the storyline is satisfying, and the final showdown with Hollis is well worth the wait.
September 25, 2014
It was a struggle for me. I've read the others in this series, and I guess I'm just tired of it. Evil bad killing people gruesomely, various interchangeable psychic detectives defeating evil bad. Maybe. Or maybe it comes back later in another book. There have been so many, and so much time in between that I don't remember who people are and their backstory; and don't really care enough to find out. That's what's missing the most for me - the emotion. There really isn't any, and as such, I'm not particularly invested. It was just sort of "Darn, another one of my close friends was gruesomely murdered."
It makes me sad, as Kay Hooper is one of my favorite authors and her romance series were simply fabulous. Nearly three decades later, I could still tell you all about the plot and characters of a number of them. These suspense novels - too forgettable. After each one, I tell myself I won't read the next, but then I do - hoping to hit the magic again. I'm glad others like the books, but they're just not working for me.
It makes me sad, as Kay Hooper is one of my favorite authors and her romance series were simply fabulous. Nearly three decades later, I could still tell you all about the plot and characters of a number of them. These suspense novels - too forgettable. After each one, I tell myself I won't read the next, but then I do - hoping to hit the magic again. I'm glad others like the books, but they're just not working for me.
August 3, 2014
Haunted is book 15 in a long line of SCU novels. The SCU team is a Special Crime Unit that happens to have Special Abilities and deals with extraordinary cases. This Novel finds three of the SCU team helping Sheriff Trinity Nichols in Sociable, Georgia, hunt for a serial killer. In a strange twist the murderer is leaving behind a calling card eerily reminiscent of a previous SCU case. Special Agent Hollis Templeton: Profiler & Medium, Special Agent Reese DeMarco: Telepath, and Special Agent Deacon James: Empath are helping Sheriff Nichols find the killer before he performs gruesome acts on new targets. Hollis is a vital member of the task force by not only being a survivor of the killer but also by being a Medium/Healer as a result of the attack. Haunted successfully captures elements of multiple book genres: Thriller, Paranormal, Mystery, and Suspense. My only regret is first reading a novel of this series in book 15 and not book 1.
Book Teaser:
“Well, I doubt he got drunk or high and managed to break his neck without leaving even a bruise. And if he had, there still would have been signs of some kind of disturbance, surely. A chair knocked over. A wrinkle in the rug at the foot of his bed. Something.”
“Granted. Unless a drug was used to knock him out so he could be more easily dispatched.” DeMarco added, “ All signs of which the killer took with him after making sure the room was left nice and neat and then using his mad skills to throw a security deadbolt from outside the apartment door without leaving so much as a scratch on the metal.”
“It’s a puzzle,” Hollis agreed.
FTC Disclaimer:
"I received this book for free from “First to Read” for this review."
Book Teaser:
“Well, I doubt he got drunk or high and managed to break his neck without leaving even a bruise. And if he had, there still would have been signs of some kind of disturbance, surely. A chair knocked over. A wrinkle in the rug at the foot of his bed. Something.”
“Granted. Unless a drug was used to knock him out so he could be more easily dispatched.” DeMarco added, “ All signs of which the killer took with him after making sure the room was left nice and neat and then using his mad skills to throw a security deadbolt from outside the apartment door without leaving so much as a scratch on the metal.”
“It’s a puzzle,” Hollis agreed.
FTC Disclaimer:
"I received this book for free from “First to Read” for this review."
September 26, 2019
Trouble starts in small town, Sociable, GA and members of Bishop's SCU team get called in: Hollis & Reese. Also in town is Deacon James, another member of the SCU on vacation visiting scared sister, Melanie. Deacon gets pulled on officially and the three of them work alongside Sheriff Trinity Nichols and her very special (psychic) dog, Braden. They investigate the deaths of members of "The Group" who are adults from the same high school graduating class, which includes Trinity and Melanie. They're being murdered in mysterious, and sometimes brutal ways and with a connection to a serial case that Hollis & Reese were just working, almost 100 miles away. To Hollis, this evil feels strongly negative, powerful and somehow familiar. When they start finding connections to a previously banished evil, the team knows that nothing good can come of it.
I liked that we have another Hollis book, as she and Reese once again work together to solve a crime. I really like the two of them and was hoping they'd get their kind of HEA here...to finish the Hollis character arc maybe. She finally seems to heal in this one...or at least I think so. This was actually pretty vague and short on resolution for me. She faces the evil and is forced to remember her past pain and she builds a shield, and...she's healed? She seems to be relaxed with Reese and letting him hug her up as he accepts her despite her baggage and that's it. I think I wanted a whole lot more from them, especially since we've invested so much time in Hollis. Instead, the end focus is on the dog, who is really quite adorable and fascinating, but not the central focus of this book. Sheriff Trinity was an excellent character and I loved her little psychic twist, but again, she was a strong enough character to perhaps warrant her own book. And Deacon was pretty much worthless in this book (not even a romantic interest so much as a sort of foil for Trinity).
The further into the series I get, the more these books sort of lose their magic. Maybe it's the lack of romance, or maybe it's the constant discussion of energies and evil or maybe it's the wild leaps of logic that these psychics are able to make (outside of their psychic specialties). The suspense also feels like it's missing...when I think back to earlier books, I'm interested but not as hooked as I was. For the most part, the evil here isn't really a mystery (or the villain) if you've been reading all along and paying attention. There doesn't seem to be a sense of urgency or a race against the clock to save the next victim. There were also a lot more loose ends that never got wrapped up...not enough explanation of Braden, why the heck our villain was after revenge, or even Melanie with her past and abilities... This did not feel like the same old Kay Hooper from Stealing Shadows, Out of the Shadows or even Blood Ties. Don't get me wrong, these are still good, solid suspense novels that are way better than a lot of suspense stories I've read. I just think these most recent stories are more 3 star books than the 4 and 5 star books from earlier in the series.
I liked that we have another Hollis book, as she and Reese once again work together to solve a crime. I really like the two of them and was hoping they'd get their kind of HEA here...to finish the Hollis character arc maybe. She finally seems to heal in this one...or at least I think so. This was actually pretty vague and short on resolution for me. She faces the evil and is forced to remember her past pain and she builds a shield, and...she's healed? She seems to be relaxed with Reese and letting him hug her up as he accepts her despite her baggage and that's it. I think I wanted a whole lot more from them, especially since we've invested so much time in Hollis. Instead, the end focus is on the dog, who is really quite adorable and fascinating, but not the central focus of this book. Sheriff Trinity was an excellent character and I loved her little psychic twist, but again, she was a strong enough character to perhaps warrant her own book. And Deacon was pretty much worthless in this book (not even a romantic interest so much as a sort of foil for Trinity).
The further into the series I get, the more these books sort of lose their magic. Maybe it's the lack of romance, or maybe it's the constant discussion of energies and evil or maybe it's the wild leaps of logic that these psychics are able to make (outside of their psychic specialties). The suspense also feels like it's missing...when I think back to earlier books, I'm interested but not as hooked as I was. For the most part, the evil here isn't really a mystery (or the villain) if you've been reading all along and paying attention. There doesn't seem to be a sense of urgency or a race against the clock to save the next victim. There were also a lot more loose ends that never got wrapped up...not enough explanation of Braden, why the heck our villain was after revenge, or even Melanie with her past and abilities... This did not feel like the same old Kay Hooper from Stealing Shadows, Out of the Shadows or even Blood Ties. Don't get me wrong, these are still good, solid suspense novels that are way better than a lot of suspense stories I've read. I just think these most recent stories are more 3 star books than the 4 and 5 star books from earlier in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2017
Actual summary of Haunted: Hollis Templeton is everything. And she deserves to be happy.
Honestly, I don't have anything else to say. Because I've been waiting for this book, this Hollis moment for what feels like an eternity. Hollis is a character who appeared very early in the series and what a traumatic appearance that was. But since then, she steadily invaded pretty much every book in the series, not stealing the spotlight, but certainly developing shiny new toys in the background. While not facing any of her demons. No wonder every SCU member was watching her like a hawk, waiting for the inevitable breaking point.
Haunted is that breaking point. And it is as brutal as her starting point. That final confrontation with an old and powerful and familiar enemy... HOLLIS TEMPLETON IS EVERYTHING, OKAY. And she will be fine. One day, she will be fine. And happy.
But, of course, Haunted isn't just about Hollis. (Or even Hollis and Reese. Reese, who truly shines in this book. Or any book. What a man. WHAT A MAN.) Sheriff Trinity may talk too much, but I think she kept up the small town charm and atmosphere almost all on her own. It's adorable. Also admirable. Plus, DOG APPRECIATION. Much love. (Also, ANYONE who manages to say #bo to Bishop deserves to be applauded. So, I applaud.)
Deacon and Melanie, on the other hand... While both are pleasant and likeable, was there any point to them? Like, seriously? I have nothing against either of them but they just... Felt so unnecessary. I honestly don't understand why they are in this book. (Bishop, who appears in like two scenes, provides more to the plot than these two together. But then, I'm biased.)
So, yes, Hollis Templeton is everything. And for the entirety of this book, I was thanking the universe for Reese DeMarco. (Then came the Author's Note. And I cried.)
Honestly, I don't have anything else to say. Because I've been waiting for this book, this Hollis moment for what feels like an eternity. Hollis is a character who appeared very early in the series and what a traumatic appearance that was. But since then, she steadily invaded pretty much every book in the series, not stealing the spotlight, but certainly developing shiny new toys in the background. While not facing any of her demons. No wonder every SCU member was watching her like a hawk, waiting for the inevitable breaking point.
Haunted is that breaking point. And it is as brutal as her starting point. That final confrontation with an old and powerful and familiar enemy... HOLLIS TEMPLETON IS EVERYTHING, OKAY. And she will be fine. One day, she will be fine. And happy.
But, of course, Haunted isn't just about Hollis. (Or even Hollis and Reese. Reese, who truly shines in this book. Or any book. What a man. WHAT A MAN.) Sheriff Trinity may talk too much, but I think she kept up the small town charm and atmosphere almost all on her own. It's adorable. Also admirable. Plus, DOG APPRECIATION. Much love. (Also, ANYONE who manages to say #bo to Bishop deserves to be applauded. So, I applaud.)
Deacon and Melanie, on the other hand... While both are pleasant and likeable, was there any point to them? Like, seriously? I have nothing against either of them but they just... Felt so unnecessary. I honestly don't understand why they are in this book. (Bishop, who appears in like two scenes, provides more to the plot than these two together. But then, I'm biased.)
So, yes, Hollis Templeton is everything. And for the entirety of this book, I was thanking the universe for Reese DeMarco. (Then came the Author's Note. And I cried.)
September 14, 2014
SO disappointed! at the beginning, the sheriff encounters "evil" which she seems to recognize, but can't remember when....never addressed. a side note about a gay deputy.....unnecessary and has nothing to do with the plot. they never "figure out" the parsonage or the church. braden the wonder dog is never adequately explained---and there's no emotional connection between the sheriff and the dog. for me, the excessive grisliness was gratuitous. they never figured out why only one person died with absolutely no suffering. how did the last person get kidnapped with absolutely nobody seeing anything? not explained. lots of young attractive people not noticing each other. bummer!
September 8, 2014
An OK storyline, but I'm sick to death of Hollis. I found myself half-hoping this book might actually finish her off, as I'd previously hoped that wrapping up her romantic storyline in a previous book would see the end of her.
That said, there were a few too many people in The Group, some of whom never even seemed to show up beyond just their names being dropped. There were also some loose ends that I would've loved to see explained, rather than more about how Hollis is developing as a psychic.
PLEASE CAN WE SEE AN END TO HER ALREADY?
That said, there were a few too many people in The Group, some of whom never even seemed to show up beyond just their names being dropped. There were also some loose ends that I would've loved to see explained, rather than more about how Hollis is developing as a psychic.
PLEASE CAN WE SEE AN END TO HER ALREADY?
April 6, 2016
Bloody brilliant! I'm not shaken by books that have horror or supernatural themes. This one got me to turn on all the lights and run after turning them off! So well written and what an absolute melting pot of supernatural and deep themes and ideas.
An easy read, smooth. Easy to follow though in places I was sure lost. Gruesome and not for those with light stomachs. Some of it was a bit far stretched, but it also had plenty of surprises and twists and turns.
Great!
An easy read, smooth. Easy to follow though in places I was sure lost. Gruesome and not for those with light stomachs. Some of it was a bit far stretched, but it also had plenty of surprises and twists and turns.
Great!
February 24, 2016
Another excellent addition to this series. Though a tad bit creepy and rather disgusting.
I liked revisiting Hollis and DeMarco. It was strange that there wasn't a romantic pairing in this book when there usually is.
I liked revisiting Hollis and DeMarco. It was strange that there wasn't a romantic pairing in this book when there usually is.
November 12, 2020
Another wonderful adventure with Hollis...
June 6, 2016
Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars
There are two reasons why I liked this book the best out of the three Haven books:
1) While the book still dragged like the previous two did, once the investigating team got together, I got really interested. And also Trinity Nichols kind of reminds me of Miranda Bishop when she was still a police detective in Out of the Shadows--she’s competent, level-headed, and she’s got aces all up in her sleeves.
2) Hollis gets a lot of book time. While we once again focus on two sets of main characters, this is ultimately a very “Hollis Templeton-centric” book. She needs her own book and she needs some closure on all the stuff that’s been happening to her since her first introduction into the series and her first participation as an SCU agent. It made me very happy that this book focuses so much on Hollis.
And then there is one reason why I considered docking that extra 0.5 Stars I finally chose to give Haunted (there was a lot of hemming and hawing on my part, and even a potential extra 0.5 Stars I thought of giving this book):
-- There are a lot of loose ends that never get resolved and just seem to fade away as if they weren’t brought up in the first place. Even I had forgotten about some of these side threads of the story after I finished reading Haunted until something triggered my memory and I found myself wondering:
Story Blurb via Goodreads:
My Notes:
Here are some of the notes I wrote while reading this book. Here are also some thoughts I’m coming up with while writing this review. And then some…
-- The town’s name is Sociable, Georgia. Somehow, that made me raise my eyebrows and squint really hard at the page.
-- Again, there are two separate storylines--or rather, the semblance of two separate murder mysteries with two storylines that will eventually merge together. But this time, we don’t follow both storylines even though we know one of them is going on in the background somewhere. Instead, Hollis and Reese join Trinity and Deacon on one murder investigation, the likes of which I had figured out what was going on even if I had no idea who the murderer was.
-- On the other hand, there is mention of Miranda and another agent investigating a murder case up in the mountains and that Isabel and Rafe (from Book #3, Sense of Evil) were going to join them. Isabel and Rafe were one of my more favorite investigating teams after Miranda and Bishop so I was hopeful to get to see them in the book, though that did not happen.
Nonetheless, since this book is very much Hollis-centric, even if Reese DeMarco doesn’t really stand out, I still giddily gobbled up this book for Hollis’ sake.
-- At least one thing is consistent with a Kay Hooper book: the book starts getting more interesting when we actually start investigating rather than everyone just sitting there, spending time discussing the “History Text of Bishop’s SCU” or playing exposition fairy for this book and for the entire series as a whole.
And really, these past few Bishop/SCU installments would actually have been really exciting and would have been great crime thrillers if people would just stop discussing the same repetitive subjects over and over again. We need more action, ya’know.
-- Again, while the romance element in these books is lukewarm to non-existent, I still managed to enjoy the character interactions. I would love to see Trinity in action and watch Trinity and Deacon develop their relationship. Trinity is another Bishop/SCU character I would love to follow in later installments because she has a lot of potential for being in a great investigative role.
And also,
There are two reasons why I liked this book the best out of the three Haven books:
1) While the book still dragged like the previous two did, once the investigating team got together, I got really interested. And also Trinity Nichols kind of reminds me of Miranda Bishop when she was still a police detective in Out of the Shadows--she’s competent, level-headed, and she’s got aces all up in her sleeves.
2) Hollis gets a lot of book time. While we once again focus on two sets of main characters, this is ultimately a very “Hollis Templeton-centric” book. She needs her own book and she needs some closure on all the stuff that’s been happening to her since her first introduction into the series and her first participation as an SCU agent. It made me very happy that this book focuses so much on Hollis.
And then there is one reason why I considered docking that extra 0.5 Stars I finally chose to give Haunted (there was a lot of hemming and hawing on my part, and even a potential extra 0.5 Stars I thought of giving this book):
-- There are a lot of loose ends that never get resolved and just seem to fade away as if they weren’t brought up in the first place. Even I had forgotten about some of these side threads of the story after I finished reading Haunted until something triggered my memory and I found myself wondering:
Story Blurb via Goodreads:
When Deacon James’s younger sister Melanie calls him, terrified, he goes to her aid in the small Georgia town of Sociable. What he finds is a scared young woman in the grip of what she insists is a paranormal nightmare—and murder. Two local men have been killed under mysterious circumstances. And Melanie is the prime suspect.
Trinity Nichols left a high-stress job for quiet, small-town life. But news of the murders has left her—and the town—on edge, especially when there is nothing remotely ordinary about how the men died. And her investigation is yielding more than she bargained for, including a group of strangers who have descended on Sociable, some with abilities Trinity finds hard to believe, and agendas she refuses to trust. For some reason, they know a lot more than they should about what’s happening in town. And what’s happening is growing stranger by the minute.
Now Trinity, Deacon, and this odd band of FBI agents must work together to solve a series of disturbances so incredible that Trinity, and the town of Sociable, will be changed forever. She just isn’t certain who—or what—will be left standing when it’s all over.
My Notes:
Here are some of the notes I wrote while reading this book. Here are also some thoughts I’m coming up with while writing this review. And then some…
-- The town’s name is Sociable, Georgia. Somehow, that made me raise my eyebrows and squint really hard at the page.
-- Again, there are two separate storylines--or rather, the semblance of two separate murder mysteries with two storylines that will eventually merge together. But this time, we don’t follow both storylines even though we know one of them is going on in the background somewhere. Instead, Hollis and Reese join Trinity and Deacon on one murder investigation, the likes of which I had figured out what was going on even if I had no idea who the murderer was.
-- On the other hand, there is mention of Miranda and another agent investigating a murder case up in the mountains and that Isabel and Rafe (from Book #3, Sense of Evil) were going to join them. Isabel and Rafe were one of my more favorite investigating teams after Miranda and Bishop so I was hopeful to get to see them in the book, though that did not happen.
Nonetheless, since this book is very much Hollis-centric, even if Reese DeMarco doesn’t really stand out, I still giddily gobbled up this book for Hollis’ sake.
-- At least one thing is consistent with a Kay Hooper book: the book starts getting more interesting when we actually start investigating rather than everyone just sitting there, spending time discussing the “History Text of Bishop’s SCU” or playing exposition fairy for this book and for the entire series as a whole.
And really, these past few Bishop/SCU installments would actually have been really exciting and would have been great crime thrillers if people would just stop discussing the same repetitive subjects over and over again. We need more action, ya’know.
-- Again, while the romance element in these books is lukewarm to non-existent, I still managed to enjoy the character interactions. I would love to see Trinity in action and watch Trinity and Deacon develop their relationship. Trinity is another Bishop/SCU character I would love to follow in later installments because she has a lot of potential for being in a great investigative role.
And also,
January 14, 2021
/Spoilers ahead/
Main reason for liking this one was because it answered the questions I had ever since the blood trilogy. Why did Samuel hate Bishop without ever meeting him?
Because Bishop fooled Samuel and helped Deacon's sister escape, that being the only one who escaped his claws among all his "power-capsules"
And since Samuel hailed himself as God's very own Messiah, he just couldn't get past it.
The starting where Trinity refused the darkness was too intriguing and so was her call to Bishop.
Deacon and Trinity were interesting pair and I didn't mind the lack of anything between them it was too short of a span to bond over.
The ending was amazing, both Hollis and Trinity specifically, also loved Reese so damn much.
Hollis finally got to experience the pain she denied herself to feel (after Maggie took a lot and made it bareable) thinking it will just hurt more when she needs to face it entirely in order to heal.
Again, the dog was one of the highlights of the book.
Main reason for liking this one was because it answered the questions I had ever since the blood trilogy. Why did Samuel hate Bishop without ever meeting him?
Because Bishop fooled Samuel and helped Deacon's sister escape, that being the only one who escaped his claws among all his "power-capsules"
And since Samuel hailed himself as God's very own Messiah, he just couldn't get past it.
The starting where Trinity refused the darkness was too intriguing and so was her call to Bishop.
Deacon and Trinity were interesting pair and I didn't mind the lack of anything between them it was too short of a span to bond over.
The ending was amazing, both Hollis and Trinity specifically, also loved Reese so damn much.
Hollis finally got to experience the pain she denied herself to feel (after Maggie took a lot and made it bareable) thinking it will just hurt more when she needs to face it entirely in order to heal.
Again, the dog was one of the highlights of the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 17, 2020
A man is murdered in the small town of Sociable. He is found in his own home with locked doors and no apparent forced entry. The sheriff Trinity Nichols suspects something not of this world so she calls in the SCU. Hollis and Reese are sent in and what they confront might just kill one of them. If you like paranormal this is one you will want to read.
March 7, 2022
A great conclusion to this trilogy - and, actually, to the last trilogy as well because one of the big questions from it was finally answered. Hollis and Reece are an amazing couple, and it's heart-warming to read about them every single time. Of course, Braden stole the show!
June 6, 2024
I have read a few other books in this series in no particular order. I hated the footnotes in this book that kept referring to an earlier book with just the title. Write so I understand it and it shouldn't matter the title of the book this happened in. As always, I'm glad they ofercame the evil and solved the crimes.
I want my own Braden, who can warn me of danger and give me clues to things I should do! Doggy love and help on the job!!
I want my own Braden, who can warn me of danger and give me clues to things I should do! Doggy love and help on the job!!
July 10, 2020
Reminds me of Criminal Minds crossed with X-files and a bit of Supernatural. Left me wanting to read more of the series!
February 8, 2025
This is the 1st book that I have read by this author. I enjoyed the book - murder mystery with the elements of empaths, mediums, who have come along to help solve the murders.
November 12, 2014
I have read this complete series for what seems like forever. Still they more than keep me on my toes and entertain and sometimes scare the crap out of me.
What I liked: There are always so very many twists in this series and Ms Hooper is a master of the macabre. Haunted is no exception. It has one of my favorites in the whole Bishop SCU Series, Hollis. She's had such an unbelievable journey from her very first appearance. The things Ms Hooper has put Hollis through are almost indescribable. Yet, Hollis perseveres and grows and learns. At this point, I don't think anyone in the Unit knows what Hollis might become. Her powers keep growing and changing. Well, except for one that she desperately needs. To compensate, her partner uses his shields to protect and ground Hollis. A psychic with no shields is extremely vulnerable.
This case is no exception to the darkness and mystery that Bishop's teams usually face. The murders are a puzzle though. One set of murders are occurring in the mountains and another in the small Appalachian town of Sociable, Georgia. The sheriff of Sociable is one smart cookie. Born and raised there but she is more than capable with her law enforcement training in Atlanta and even some courses through the FBI. When a close friend and fellow member of The Group (former classmates and longtime residents of Sociable), is discovered dead in his locked apartment by Sheriff Trinity Nichols, she wastes no time in enlisting help from the FBI SCU. While Hollis is one of the female leads, Trinity is the other. Where Hollis is a somewhat tragic figure, Trinity is just the opposite. She's very calm, accepting and just has an air of confidence. She handles things most people would be wringing their hands over. I not only enjoyed her character but her loyal very smart companion, Braden. He's an exceptional dog in more ways than one.
What I didn't like: While I do more than enjoy this series, there is a long span between books. They are usually written as trilogies and it can be about a year or so between books; this makes picking up the books and just reading very difficult. I usually try and go back and re-read my reviews to catch up on the storyline. The books are filled with details that mean something and picking up a year later can certainly strain your recall.
Recommended for readers who have followed the series from the beginning. In other words, start with the first book!
What I liked: There are always so very many twists in this series and Ms Hooper is a master of the macabre. Haunted is no exception. It has one of my favorites in the whole Bishop SCU Series, Hollis. She's had such an unbelievable journey from her very first appearance. The things Ms Hooper has put Hollis through are almost indescribable. Yet, Hollis perseveres and grows and learns. At this point, I don't think anyone in the Unit knows what Hollis might become. Her powers keep growing and changing. Well, except for one that she desperately needs. To compensate, her partner uses his shields to protect and ground Hollis. A psychic with no shields is extremely vulnerable.
This case is no exception to the darkness and mystery that Bishop's teams usually face. The murders are a puzzle though. One set of murders are occurring in the mountains and another in the small Appalachian town of Sociable, Georgia. The sheriff of Sociable is one smart cookie. Born and raised there but she is more than capable with her law enforcement training in Atlanta and even some courses through the FBI. When a close friend and fellow member of The Group (former classmates and longtime residents of Sociable), is discovered dead in his locked apartment by Sheriff Trinity Nichols, she wastes no time in enlisting help from the FBI SCU. While Hollis is one of the female leads, Trinity is the other. Where Hollis is a somewhat tragic figure, Trinity is just the opposite. She's very calm, accepting and just has an air of confidence. She handles things most people would be wringing their hands over. I not only enjoyed her character but her loyal very smart companion, Braden. He's an exceptional dog in more ways than one.
What I didn't like: While I do more than enjoy this series, there is a long span between books. They are usually written as trilogies and it can be about a year or so between books; this makes picking up the books and just reading very difficult. I usually try and go back and re-read my reviews to catch up on the storyline. The books are filled with details that mean something and picking up a year later can certainly strain your recall.
Recommended for readers who have followed the series from the beginning. In other words, start with the first book!
June 3, 2018
Here is Kay Hooper's set formula for writing this SCU series - start with some horrible crimes, have the infallible and highly talented Bishop and his wife vaguely intuit said crimes or their perpetrator but not inform the agents of much at all, then spend 90% of the book talking about the many psychic problems and talents of the agents (both those mentioned in the book and those characters from past books - and there are many many of them, so many you wish Kay would just focus on and stay with a few) and explain the psychic world to any new law enforcement agent (even if the agents mentioned don't actually appear in the current book), then have a very rushed and unsatisfying anti-climatic ending where all the vaunted psychic talents of these agents which Kay has spent so long expounding on may or may not be used in the end to overcome the evil villain. Perhaps kill off one agent just for drama and no particular good reason otherwise ... Is Kay just churning them out for the money now?
Kay (and her editors) continuously break one of the basic laws of good writing - that is, to "show and not tell". Oh, the endless talking and dialogues over the angst of the characters and explaining their powers in detail instead of just showing us through their actions. Where is the action? The end scene with the dramatic confrontation and neutralizing of the 'monster' is always frustratingly short and easy compared to the long buildup. The tiresome people discussions and long unnecessary descriptions of the town and environment drain all the power out of the pitifully few action scenes. I want to see the characters using their powers, not just hearing about them. We do not need the backstory and talent of every character in every single book repeated endlessly. Let those who have not read the series be tempted into reading them with teasers of other storylines and powers.
I am ready to give up on this series, even though I have loved it for so long and been a loyal fan. Enough is enough!
Kay (and her editors) continuously break one of the basic laws of good writing - that is, to "show and not tell". Oh, the endless talking and dialogues over the angst of the characters and explaining their powers in detail instead of just showing us through their actions. Where is the action? The end scene with the dramatic confrontation and neutralizing of the 'monster' is always frustratingly short and easy compared to the long buildup. The tiresome people discussions and long unnecessary descriptions of the town and environment drain all the power out of the pitifully few action scenes. I want to see the characters using their powers, not just hearing about them. We do not need the backstory and talent of every character in every single book repeated endlessly. Let those who have not read the series be tempted into reading them with teasers of other storylines and powers.
I am ready to give up on this series, even though I have loved it for so long and been a loyal fan. Enough is enough!
December 2, 2014
HAUNTED
Kay Hooper
Berkley
September 2014
The executioner is confused, and sometimes doesn’t recognize the face in the mirror; there is no memory of what has happened, but it was surely something evil. Especially when there is blood splattered everywhere. Things are getting better because the voices are starting to make conversation, and giving instructions.
In the small mountain community of Sociable, Georgia there is a group of natives that once escaped their hometown and have now returned, mixed in with a few that have never left. Melanie James has only lived here for nearly three years, but she was drawn into the group since they are all of the same age. Toby Gilmore reads tarot cards, and has a large percentage of correct predictions; Annabel Hunter and Caleb Lee are believers, whereas Melanie, Scott Abernathy, and Xander Roth are openly skeptic. Crystal County Sheriff Trinity Nichols just keeps the peace of the town – and the group, when necessary. She is more concerned about two groups of two women hikers that have disappeared in the mountains north of Sociable.
Deacon James, Melanie’s older brother, takes some much needed time off from his job at Haven, and comes to Sociable to see her. Right off he meets Trinity and she was expecting him, or so she thought. She had contacted Bishop and asked for help. Two murders have happened in her town, and she has feelings that they might be the victims of a serial killer with special talents. They are also members of “The Group.”
HAUNTED is creepy, crawly, terrifying, and an all-around stupendous read for Kay Hooper’s legions of fans. Either there are two killers that desecrate their victims’ bodies – in the cases of the hikers and the group – or there is one copycat killer and a killer that has arisen from the dead. The reader gets a chance to get together with other members of Haven, including Bishop and Miranda.
Betty Cox, ReaderToReader.com
September 27, 2014
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
A gripping, engaging, scary, intriguing mystery! I was engrossed from the first word…and found it extremely difficult to put it down at night.
If I had known this was book 15 of an on-going series before beginning to read it, would I have waited to read this and started at the beginning? Maybe…. However, I am glad I did not. If one takes their time reading the first 5 chapters or so, they can get all the backstory on the characters necessary to follow the story. So while this is one of 15 in a series, it can and does stand alone.
I enjoy hour long murder mysteries like Castle or Bones; I was a bit apprehensive as to whether it would translate into the written word. I have a hard time with gore. I am happy to report that the level of gore was acceptable and the described visuals were gripping and horrific, but tolerable for this reader. Mixing the supernatural in the mix added spice into the story, one which was thoroughly enjoyable.
Trinity is an easily relatable small town sheriff….and I just love Braden! It was interesting to see how the “feds” interacted with Trinity and as time went on, she fit in like…as if she were one the team of psychically charged federal agents. Given the history between the feds, I am drawn to go back and read the series.
The murder scenes were compelling but not to wickedly graphic and the plot was convoluted enough to keep me guessing throughout.
All in all – a good read. I will be putting more of the series on my personal TBR (to be read) list :) for those Sunday afternoons in front of the fire (no night time reading though!!!).
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
A gripping, engaging, scary, intriguing mystery! I was engrossed from the first word…and found it extremely difficult to put it down at night.
If I had known this was book 15 of an on-going series before beginning to read it, would I have waited to read this and started at the beginning? Maybe…. However, I am glad I did not. If one takes their time reading the first 5 chapters or so, they can get all the backstory on the characters necessary to follow the story. So while this is one of 15 in a series, it can and does stand alone.
I enjoy hour long murder mysteries like Castle or Bones; I was a bit apprehensive as to whether it would translate into the written word. I have a hard time with gore. I am happy to report that the level of gore was acceptable and the described visuals were gripping and horrific, but tolerable for this reader. Mixing the supernatural in the mix added spice into the story, one which was thoroughly enjoyable.
Trinity is an easily relatable small town sheriff….and I just love Braden! It was interesting to see how the “feds” interacted with Trinity and as time went on, she fit in like…as if she were one the team of psychically charged federal agents. Given the history between the feds, I am drawn to go back and read the series.
The murder scenes were compelling but not to wickedly graphic and the plot was convoluted enough to keep me guessing throughout.
All in all – a good read. I will be putting more of the series on my personal TBR (to be read) list :) for those Sunday afternoons in front of the fire (no night time reading though!!!).
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
September 10, 2014
How do I even try to begin this review .... I guess at the beginning! haha.
Bishop's SCU is my second favorite series. Not putting this one down at all!! I just have followed the other one a few years longer. I look forward to each and every book that comes out with their next adventures. What I love about Ms. Hooper's world is how she continues to bring each of her characters back into the fold with the novel. I love how she doesn't forget about people. Some series that have the same characters never touch on anyone other than the main characters as if they no longer exist. That trait of Ms. Hooper's is probably one of my favorite things about her.
Another favorite is how vivid she paints the pictures and how easily it is for me to close my eyes, listen to my text-to-speech on my kindle and actually see her stories playing out in my head. It keeps me so entertained!
I loved this story line and ** SPOILER** WOW. Honestly I had NO idea he would ever show back up and I just loved how she did that!!!
Let me tell you what I loved most about this book ... the relationship with the FBI agent partners and how they use each other for lifelines. You can feel the connections with one another with out having to have all the romantic aspects of it. I love that. And while I know her novels are 'out there' in the realm of 'really happen in real life' I find her characters relationships way more believable than others.
Overall this is a 5 star book because A - she kept me chomping at the bits for the next scene and B - it's Kay Hooper ... when does she NOT write a 5 star book?
Bishop's SCU is my second favorite series. Not putting this one down at all!! I just have followed the other one a few years longer. I look forward to each and every book that comes out with their next adventures. What I love about Ms. Hooper's world is how she continues to bring each of her characters back into the fold with the novel. I love how she doesn't forget about people. Some series that have the same characters never touch on anyone other than the main characters as if they no longer exist. That trait of Ms. Hooper's is probably one of my favorite things about her.
Another favorite is how vivid she paints the pictures and how easily it is for me to close my eyes, listen to my text-to-speech on my kindle and actually see her stories playing out in my head. It keeps me so entertained!
I loved this story line and ** SPOILER** WOW. Honestly I had NO idea he would ever show back up and I just loved how she did that!!!
Let me tell you what I loved most about this book ... the relationship with the FBI agent partners and how they use each other for lifelines. You can feel the connections with one another with out having to have all the romantic aspects of it. I love that. And while I know her novels are 'out there' in the realm of 'really happen in real life' I find her characters relationships way more believable than others.
Overall this is a 5 star book because A - she kept me chomping at the bits for the next scene and B - it's Kay Hooper ... when does she NOT write a 5 star book?
September 2, 2014
Reading Haunted brought me back to high school years when I was absolutely in love with Dean Koontz's intense, if a bit cheesy and naive, supernatural thrillers/horrors.
Kay Hooper's writing style reminded me a lot of Koontz's, and in the best possible way.
Upon starting this novel, I had absolutely no idea this was book #15 in a series. Not that it mattered anyway, because Hauntad works just perfectly as a stand-alone. I still enjoyed reading it and had no problem following the plot, though had I read the previous books, I'd probably have even more fun reading about the characters and what they had to deal with.
Haunted is a very entertaining, gripping, often times completely blood-chilling supernatural thriller. A murder mystery involving a serial killer, isolated small town setting, and cool supernatural elements. The characters are many and it is often a bit hard to keep track of them, but if you pay attention you should be fine. I'm sure fans of the series won't have any problem with it, as they are probably familiar with some of the characters in the story. I myself particularly enjoyed getting to know Trinity and learning about the SCU (Special Case. Unit) and will definitely be getting the previous books. This is a strong book that should be taken with a strong coffee. Just the way I like 'em!
Kay Hooper's writing style reminded me a lot of Koontz's, and in the best possible way.
Upon starting this novel, I had absolutely no idea this was book #15 in a series. Not that it mattered anyway, because Hauntad works just perfectly as a stand-alone. I still enjoyed reading it and had no problem following the plot, though had I read the previous books, I'd probably have even more fun reading about the characters and what they had to deal with.
Haunted is a very entertaining, gripping, often times completely blood-chilling supernatural thriller. A murder mystery involving a serial killer, isolated small town setting, and cool supernatural elements. The characters are many and it is often a bit hard to keep track of them, but if you pay attention you should be fine. I'm sure fans of the series won't have any problem with it, as they are probably familiar with some of the characters in the story. I myself particularly enjoyed getting to know Trinity and learning about the SCU (Special Case. Unit) and will definitely be getting the previous books. This is a strong book that should be taken with a strong coffee. Just the way I like 'em!
November 23, 2018
I really enjoyed Haunted by Kay Hooper, A Bishop/Special Crimes Unit novel (the third in a trilogy which includes Haven and Hostage). I particularly enjoyed the personality and special abilities of Braden, Sheriff Trinity Nichol's dog. Lots more character development in this one and an intriguing paranormal mystery, too.
(Haunted is an intriguing and satisfying paranormal mystery/thriller which benefits from the inclusion of an exceptional dog named Braden. I hope that Sheriff Trinity Nichols and Braden are in the next Bishop/Special Crimes Unit novel from author Kay Hooper. I'd enjoy learning more about his special abilities and Trinity's, too. Good book.)
(Haunted is an intriguing and satisfying paranormal mystery/thriller which benefits from the inclusion of an exceptional dog named Braden. I hope that Sheriff Trinity Nichols and Braden are in the next Bishop/Special Crimes Unit novel from author Kay Hooper. I'd enjoy learning more about his special abilities and Trinity's, too. Good book.)
September 6, 2015
Learned more about new psychic talents and how they developed.
I love books about people who seem ordinary but have strong psychic abilities. I hesitate to write this, but Kay Hooper writes excellent descriptions about the types and feelings about the types of psychics and their abilities.
Her mysteries are frightening and unexpected and I can never manage to guess who the murderer is nor who will be the next person murdered. This book is everything a mystery should be, while being populated with familiar characters from Kay's earlier books. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in psychics and how they function.
I love books about people who seem ordinary but have strong psychic abilities. I hesitate to write this, but Kay Hooper writes excellent descriptions about the types and feelings about the types of psychics and their abilities.
Her mysteries are frightening and unexpected and I can never manage to guess who the murderer is nor who will be the next person murdered. This book is everything a mystery should be, while being populated with familiar characters from Kay's earlier books. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in psychics and how they function.
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