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The Senseless Series #2
Radium Halos
Everyone needs to be a hero at one point in their life. Everyone needs to be a hero at one point in their life. The small town of Elliot Lake will never be the same again after Zoe, a high school senior from Elliot Lake, and five of her friends take shelter in an abandoned uranium mine during a violent thunderstorm. Over the next few days, Zoe's hearing sharpens drastically… to supernatural levels. She tells her friends, only to learn that four others have an increased sense as well. Zoe is determined to use her new power for good, while trying to keep her growing feelings for Kieran, the new Scottish boy from their group, under control. Fashioning themselves into superheroes, the group tries to stop the strange occurrences happening in their little town. Muggings, break-ins, disappearances, and murder begin to hit too close to home. It leads the team to think someone knows about their secret – someone who wants them all dead. An incredulous group of heroes. A traitor in the midst. Some dreams are written in blood. THE SENSELESS SERIES Radium Halos – Part 1 Radium Halos – Part 2 Nonsense – Book 3 Perception – Book 4
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 11, 2014
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About the author
W.J. May
236 books1,187 followers Wanita May grew up in the fruit belt of Ontario - St.Catharines. Crazy-happy childhood, she always has had a vivid imagination and loads of energy.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
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October 13, 2022
A tragic tale. Zoey and her high school companions gained extraordinary powers over the five senses in part 1. They've solved a few minor cases as secretive superhero wannabes. They continue to train and are beginning to gain some control; over those senses. But bad things continue to happen in their sleepy little town.
Jealousies and rivalries spark in this story leading to some fracturing of the group. While the tensions run a bit higher, the story holds a great deal of promise. I look forward to learning where the story will go.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Romantic. Scary. Tear-jerker. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
Part of "The Senseless - Box Set Books 1-4: The Senseless Series, Book 5"
Jealousies and rivalries spark in this story leading to some fracturing of the group. While the tensions run a bit higher, the story holds a great deal of promise. I look forward to learning where the story will go.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Romantic. Scary. Tear-jerker. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
Part of "The Senseless - Box Set Books 1-4: The Senseless Series, Book 5"
July 30, 2017
Radium Halos Part two by W.J. May was another great read in the series. Part two starts right where part one ended. Zoe wants to use her new power for good as well as trying to keep her feelings for Kieran at bay. The group tries to stop the strange things that happen. Unfortunately they find out that there is a traitor in the group. I loved reading this book and can't wait to read the rest of the series.
January 11, 2021
Wow, I did not see that coming! This book just keeps on giving. With great characters a lots of twists and turns this book is so entertaining. It’s written very well and a great performance from Joette.
September 28, 2023
Good but a bit of a letdown from part 1. Predictable Villian but was hoping beyond any chance of hope for a different ending. Purchased this item on September 27, 2023, from Amazon for $3.21 with tax.
April 22, 2018
Great Series. Unusual and enthalling
April 2, 2016
Title: Radium Halos - Part 2
Author: W.J. May
Series: The Senseless Series
Publisher: Dark Shadow Publishing
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: March 11, 2014
Genre(s): Paranormal Mystery, Young Adult, Science Fiction
Page Count: 164 pages
Heat Level: 1 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Review:
Review Copy of Radium Halos - Part 2 provided by the author W.J. May and Obsessive Pimpette Promotions, for an honest review. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club
Author: W.J. May
Series: The Senseless Series
Publisher: Dark Shadow Publishing
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: March 11, 2014
Genre(s): Paranormal Mystery, Young Adult, Science Fiction
Page Count: 164 pages
Heat Level: 1 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Everyone needs to be a hero at one point in their life. The small town of Elliot Lake will never be the same again after Zoe, a high school senior from Elliot Lake, and five of her friends take shelter in an abandoned uranium mine during a violent thunderstorm. Over the next few days, Zoe’s hearing sharpens drastically… to supernatural levels. She tells her friends, only to learn that four others have an increased sense as well. Zoe is determined to use her new power for good, while trying to keep her growing feelings for Kieran, the new Scottish boy from their group, under control.
Fashioning themselves into superheroes, the group tries to stop the strange occurrences happening in their little town. Muggings, break-ins, disappearances, and murder begin to hit too close to home. It leads the team to think someone knows about their secret – someone who wants them all dead.
An incredulous group of heroes. A traitor in the midst. Some dreams are written in blood.
Review:
This is the second book of the Senseless Series. Unfortunately I did not read the first book. I do have it now and I will be sure to read it. This is not a stand alone book, go get and read Radium Halos - Part 1. At the time of this review it was free on Amazon.
Not knowing the backstory, I still read and liked this book. It seems that 6 high school kids took shelter in a mine and came out with new super powers. Each kid has a power to match one of the five senses. Now these kids are working out and training. The are hoping to use these new powers to fight crime. With these new powers comes problems. You may have noticed that I mentioned 6 kids. Only 5 have developed heightened ability. Kieran, the new kid from Scotland doesn’t appear to have changed. Now these 6 kids will work together to help each other, and work through emotional conflicts. Zoe and Kieran are forming a romance, which is upsetting the balance of the other friends in the group.
There is strong chemistry between the 6 kids in the story, and not all of it is good.
This is a relatively short book, but it seemed to drag a little in places.
The ending is a dramatic cliffhanger so hold on for the next book.
Since these kids are changing every day, their characters are constantly growing.
I would recommend this series to all science fiction readers, young and old.
Review Copy of Radium Halos - Part 2 provided by the author W.J. May and Obsessive Pimpette Promotions, for an honest review. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club
June 7, 2014
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised when reading this sequel. Sometimes when I read the second book in a series or trilogy I am not always happy by the end. Radium Halos Part 2 is an exception. By the end it will leave you asking for more.
Zoe and her friends are wanting and looking for some way to help out others in their community with their new found powers. They are training hard and learning more about what they can do with their powers. When muggings, break ins and even murder start occurring in their small town they step up their game. They are trying to figure out who is behind all of this. At the same time Zoe is figuring out her feelings for Kieran while keeping them a secret from the group. There is tension between some of the friends too, with a couple accusing the others of some crazy things.
We still haven't learned why or how they received their powers. While this is somewhat of a short read there is a lot packed into it. It is written well and I found myself not wanting to put it down. The mystery, suspense and romance were extras that I loved. I was trying to figure out who the traitor was throughout the book. By the end I had figured out the correct person although I was hoping I was wrong.
The ending is really good and leaves you wanting more. There are some twists and turns that are going to make the third book even better than the previous ones I think. I am excited to read the next one. This e-book was provided to me by the author for review. This did not affect my review in any way.
Zoe and her friends are wanting and looking for some way to help out others in their community with their new found powers. They are training hard and learning more about what they can do with their powers. When muggings, break ins and even murder start occurring in their small town they step up their game. They are trying to figure out who is behind all of this. At the same time Zoe is figuring out her feelings for Kieran while keeping them a secret from the group. There is tension between some of the friends too, with a couple accusing the others of some crazy things.
We still haven't learned why or how they received their powers. While this is somewhat of a short read there is a lot packed into it. It is written well and I found myself not wanting to put it down. The mystery, suspense and romance were extras that I loved. I was trying to figure out who the traitor was throughout the book. By the end I had figured out the correct person although I was hoping I was wrong.
The ending is really good and leaves you wanting more. There are some twists and turns that are going to make the third book even better than the previous ones I think. I am excited to read the next one. This e-book was provided to me by the author for review. This did not affect my review in any way.
September 11, 2015
A Wicked Good Sequel
This is the second book in The Senseless series and continues where book one left off. These books do need to be read in order. This sequel is just as good if not better than the first which completely caught my attention and I loved. So much so that I went to purchase it after being given a complimentary copy of the book and was surprised to find that it was available and still is as of the writing of this review free on Amazon. I was also given a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review and I also sought it out on Amazon for purchase because it is just so good and I think that my daughter will absolutely love the series. Book 3 Nonsense is also currently available, the review for that will be coming soon. Back to the review for this book. This installment is another fast and exciting read, with mystery, twists, and suspense with a touch of romance. I was once more drawn in right away and held captive by the story reading it straight through as I just could not put it down. We are still left with burning questions and I am dying to begin book 3 in the series!
This is the second book in The Senseless series and continues where book one left off. These books do need to be read in order. This sequel is just as good if not better than the first which completely caught my attention and I loved. So much so that I went to purchase it after being given a complimentary copy of the book and was surprised to find that it was available and still is as of the writing of this review free on Amazon. I was also given a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review and I also sought it out on Amazon for purchase because it is just so good and I think that my daughter will absolutely love the series. Book 3 Nonsense is also currently available, the review for that will be coming soon. Back to the review for this book. This installment is another fast and exciting read, with mystery, twists, and suspense with a touch of romance. I was once more drawn in right away and held captive by the story reading it straight through as I just could not put it down. We are still left with burning questions and I am dying to begin book 3 in the series!
August 9, 2015
In this continuation, part two of the Radium Halos book, a lot more interesting things happen. Six kids, stuck in the mine, but only 5 have heightened senses? What about the sixth one? When his blood gets tested and come back normal, how is that possible? A man ends up dead out near the mine, who is it that is beaten so badly he is unrecognizable? What happens to Rylee when she calls Zoe to let her know that she is going out to the mine, because she thinks she has some things figured out? All these questions and more really abound throughout this book. Assumptions are made, dispersions are cast, anger is felt. In this coming of age story, does it really surprise you that with all the supernatural changes these kids are going through that they're fighting more, or assuming things that may or may not be the case? Keep reading, there is a third book coming and it should be a doozy.
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February 5, 2015
This is a difficult book for me to rate and review. The plot deserves a four star rating, but something held me back. I will explain in four words: SPELLING AND GRAMMAR ERRORS.
The story line was really, pretty good. I'm curious to see what is in store for the characters. Quick, fast paced read with twists and turns that you almost don't see coming. Almost. However, the grammar and spelling mistakes are plentiful, which warrants significant demerits as far as I'm concerned.
The story line was really, pretty good. I'm curious to see what is in store for the characters. Quick, fast paced read with twists and turns that you almost don't see coming. Almost. However, the grammar and spelling mistakes are plentiful, which warrants significant demerits as far as I'm concerned.
August 15, 2015
This is a fantastic follow up from the first book and the story continues from where it left off. A little more action packed and leaves you wanting more. There is a cliff hanger at the end of this book. The writing still flows well and I am actually excited to see where this story goes.
I rate this story 4 stars
I rate this story 4 stars
September 6, 2015
I received a copy of this book from Hurricane Readers Review group in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a great second installment and I can't wait to read part 3, Nonsense! The characters were well written and the plot kept me turning the pages. I really enjoy reading W.J. May's books.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a great second installment and I can't wait to read part 3, Nonsense! The characters were well written and the plot kept me turning the pages. I really enjoy reading W.J. May's books.
July 6, 2016
En esta segunda entrega de la saga, leemos el desarrollo de las habilidades de cada uno de los personajes. De lo que va ocurriendo, podemos sacar decenas de teorías sobre lo que pasará a continuación.
Reseña completa en YOGLAXX, blog de entretenimiento
Reseña completa en YOGLAXX, blog de entretenimiento
August 26, 2015
Elliot Lake will never be the same after a thunderstorm that made Zoe & her friends take cover. Things start happening with them that's really weird
This book was awesome. I was hooked from page one.
Thanks hurricane readers book review for letting me read this for my honest review
This book was awesome. I was hooked from page one.
Thanks hurricane readers book review for letting me read this for my honest review
March 30, 2015
This is the 2nd book in the Radium Halos Series! I am loving it and want the next one right now! I can't wait to see what happens next! I highly recommend this series for young adults!
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