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Deanna Oscar Paranormal Mystery #2
A Club, An Imposter, And A Competition
Deanna Oscar Paranormal Mystery Book 2 Deanna Oscar and friends are back again--having survived Hurricane Katrina, what could go wrong now? A murder, a visit from her family, and a fake psychic trying to manipulate the vulnerable citizens of New Orleans, to name a few. Add a nosy reporter who pits De against the imposter to solve the murder and De's life is as crazy as ever. She does her best to avoid publicity while trying to solve the murder and keep her family out of danger. The family wants her back in Chicago where it's safe. De is determined to set down roots in the Big Easy. Boring and average just isn't her style! This book was previously published as I'm Okay, You're A Fake. It has been updated and revised.
301 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2015
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About the author
C.C. Dragon
34 books103 followersA loyal Chicago girl who loves deep dish pizza, the Cubs, and the Lake, CC Dragon is fascinated by mysteries, sleuthing, as well as the supernatural. The southern connection comes in because her sister moved down there and the material was too fun and entertaining not to set a series there.
CC loves creating characters, especially amateur sleuths who solve crimes in their spare time. A coffee and chocolate addict who loves fast cars, she’s still looking for a hero who likes to cook and clean…so she can write more!
CC loves creating characters, especially amateur sleuths who solve crimes in their spare time. A coffee and chocolate addict who loves fast cars, she’s still looking for a hero who likes to cook and clean…so she can write more!
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June 23, 2018
False prophets or the real deal?
Terrific. Hurricane K had nothing on the visit by her family. They are adamant that she gets rid of the mansion, her new life of fighting crime and return to her old home. However when a new psychic starts a following with disastrous results can she stop her fight to stop evil? Wonderful read with great characters and a plot that will have you wondering who the real killer is. Next please.
Terrific. Hurricane K had nothing on the visit by her family. They are adamant that she gets rid of the mansion, her new life of fighting crime and return to her old home. However when a new psychic starts a following with disastrous results can she stop her fight to stop evil? Wonderful read with great characters and a plot that will have you wondering who the real killer is. Next please.
May 24, 2017
I really love this series. Deanna is learning so much about her gift as a psychic medium and trying to find murderers and stop more deaths from happening. In this book,her family comes to visit,but she is having a hard time with them around. She begins to doubt her abilities. I like where this book is going with its characters,but I find Deanna to be a little rude and conceted In this one,which I didn't care for...but that being said,I loved how things turned out towards the end. The real killer was a surprise. Heading off to read the next book in this series now.
March 25, 2017
Deanna and friends are back in the 2nd book of this series. This book is entertaining as a fake psychic basically challenges De and then tries to discredit her. Beware snakes are involved in this book and De can't shoot them this time. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
February 14, 2019
Another good read
Love sequel books. Can’t wait to start Book 3. Very entertaining. Enjoy the paranormal activities as well. Pick up this set!
Love sequel books. Can’t wait to start Book 3. Very entertaining. Enjoy the paranormal activities as well. Pick up this set!
March 1, 2019
Very good. Really interesting series so far
October 1, 2015
This is the second book in the Deanna Oscar Paranormal Mystery Series. I thoroughly enjoyed this story just as much as I did Book 1.
All the characters from the first story are back. I'm so glad because I love all of them. A couple of new characters are introduced and they fit in perfectly. The effects of Hurricane Katrina have affected all of them in some way and plays a major role in this story.
Deanna is still struggling with her psychic abilities. She continues to learn what she is capable of doing. She finally meets a group of ladies with special abilities. They aren't all psychic and I can see using some of these ladies in future stories. They would be a great asset to Deanna.
Having a sham psychic and a cult made for an interesting story. Since so many people feel psychics and ghosts aren't real, it was fun to watch the way Deanna went about proving she was the real deal and the other woman wasn't.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries and/or paranormal stories this is a story you need to read. It grabbed my attention and never let go. It flows easily from scene to scene. The characters are all interesting. A very good book.
All the characters from the first story are back. I'm so glad because I love all of them. A couple of new characters are introduced and they fit in perfectly. The effects of Hurricane Katrina have affected all of them in some way and plays a major role in this story.
Deanna is still struggling with her psychic abilities. She continues to learn what she is capable of doing. She finally meets a group of ladies with special abilities. They aren't all psychic and I can see using some of these ladies in future stories. They would be a great asset to Deanna.
Having a sham psychic and a cult made for an interesting story. Since so many people feel psychics and ghosts aren't real, it was fun to watch the way Deanna went about proving she was the real deal and the other woman wasn't.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries and/or paranormal stories this is a story you need to read. It grabbed my attention and never let go. It flows easily from scene to scene. The characters are all interesting. A very good book.
February 5, 2015
A super fun cozy mystery. De and friends are back! It is just post Katrina and De has put her new career on hold to help put New Orleans back together. She has helped "powers that be" by pointing out the houses with folks that could be rescued and which could be put off till later. The city is starting to come back and it is Deanna's birthday. Mary Jo throws a party for De where De is ambushed by a nosy reporter and a fake psychic and her family has come down from Chicago. Now she is in a competition with fake to find out who killed the owner of the Long and Big Easy drag club and trying to get her family to understand she wants to be where she is doing what she does. I can't wait for future adventures with De and the gang.
July 18, 2016
I read book 2 first, why?
NOLA is recovering from Katrina, as are it's individuals. Deanna has PhDs in psychology and parapsychology and a calling to help people. She sees events as they are about to happen, among other things, and has a good working relationship with NOPD.
She also is relatively new to the city that her grandmother called home, had similar gifts, and left her a home in the Garden District. And then there are her parents and brothers from her hometown near Chicago, local friends and supporters, a murder, and a crazy rival.
I started the ebook and was promptly ensnared. It grabbed me by the imagination and made me keep reading until finished! I loved it, and will soon start on book one!
NOLA is recovering from Katrina, as are it's individuals. Deanna has PhDs in psychology and parapsychology and a calling to help people. She sees events as they are about to happen, among other things, and has a good working relationship with NOPD.
She also is relatively new to the city that her grandmother called home, had similar gifts, and left her a home in the Garden District. And then there are her parents and brothers from her hometown near Chicago, local friends and supporters, a murder, and a crazy rival.
I started the ebook and was promptly ensnared. It grabbed me by the imagination and made me keep reading until finished! I loved it, and will soon start on book one!
February 17, 2015
Interesting and entertaining
I choose this book because I had read the first book of the series. Deanna seems better but still has issues. She is from Chicago and unfamiliar with "Southern". I would just like to know when biscuits became only southern food? Overall I enjoyed the book. New Orleans is my favorite city and CC Dragon does it proud. Deanna is a bit abrupt and rude, so I'm hoping southern will rub off on her. Her family is a hoot and I love Ivy her drag queen friend. Really entertaining.
I choose this book because I had read the first book of the series. Deanna seems better but still has issues. She is from Chicago and unfamiliar with "Southern". I would just like to know when biscuits became only southern food? Overall I enjoyed the book. New Orleans is my favorite city and CC Dragon does it proud. Deanna is a bit abrupt and rude, so I'm hoping southern will rub off on her. Her family is a hoot and I love Ivy her drag queen friend. Really entertaining.
March 2, 2015
As good as the first
A murder of a drag queen and club owner sets the stage for the second book in the series. The arrival of De's family adds an extra does of confusion.
A very enjoyable book with ghosts galore, trips to the Other Side, and snakes makes for an interesting story.
A murder of a drag queen and club owner sets the stage for the second book in the series. The arrival of De's family adds an extra does of confusion.
A very enjoyable book with ghosts galore, trips to the Other Side, and snakes makes for an interesting story.
June 27, 2015
Fun mystery series
I love this book. The characters are believable-they have flaws, problems and unresolved issues that give them depth. The paranormal elements are not too far out and the story is compelling and fun. I read both books in the series in a day, and can't wait for the next.
I love this book. The characters are believable-they have flaws, problems and unresolved issues that give them depth. The paranormal elements are not too far out and the story is compelling and fun. I read both books in the series in a day, and can't wait for the next.
April 24, 2015
My newest favorite author
I am really enjoying reading this series of books. They are interesting and fast paced. I couldn't put it down. I'm really looking forward to the next one.
I am really enjoying reading this series of books. They are interesting and fast paced. I couldn't put it down. I'm really looking forward to the next one.
June 14, 2015
A joyful read
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fun with the paranormal. CC Dragon writes with a clear voice, good plots and happy endings, which is what I need at the end of the day. Thank you CC.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fun with the paranormal. CC Dragon writes with a clear voice, good plots and happy endings, which is what I need at the end of the day. Thank you CC.
June 21, 2015
Enjoyed
Very good murder mystery misleading but still on track. This series is a little different but still entertaining. Deanna interaction with her family was harsh and blunt at times
Very good murder mystery misleading but still on track. This series is a little different but still entertaining. Deanna interaction with her family was harsh and blunt at times
June 27, 2015
Love it!!!
I really enjoy this story, I love Ivy she is my favorite character I hope the author does a story that gets her more involved in a case with Dr. Can't wait for the next adventure.
I really enjoy this story, I love Ivy she is my favorite character I hope the author does a story that gets her more involved in a case with Dr. Can't wait for the next adventure.
September 22, 2015
Great book
Looking forward to reading the next one in the series. Please don't stop the series is so much better than the others I have read full of action and paranormal activity. Wonderful book
Looking forward to reading the next one in the series. Please don't stop the series is so much better than the others I have read full of action and paranormal activity. Wonderful book
January 14, 2016
A sweet read
Enjoyed meeting Deanna's family and having her solve another mystery.. Although this was fairly predictable I enjoyed it. I would love to read more in this series but I understand there are no more.
Enjoyed meeting Deanna's family and having her solve another mystery.. Although this was fairly predictable I enjoyed it. I would love to read more in this series but I understand there are no more.
January 26, 2017
Funny, touching and worth the read.
The first person narrative gives you the feeling of being privy to everything. Enough twists and humor to keep you reading. I love the main characters. De, Ivy and Greg are well developed. Gran is a hot mess. Can't wait for the next installment.
The first person narrative gives you the feeling of being privy to everything. Enough twists and humor to keep you reading. I love the main characters. De, Ivy and Greg are well developed. Gran is a hot mess. Can't wait for the next installment.
February 17, 2015
Can't wait for more.
If you like physics, give this series a try. The post New Orleans setting is great. Throw in Drag Queens and snake chargers you will not be able to put it down.
If you like physics, give this series a try. The post New Orleans setting is great. Throw in Drag Queens and snake chargers you will not be able to put it down.
March 31, 2015
Very Entertaining
I enjoyed reading the two stories that I have read by this author very much. She kept me very intrigued and curious as to what was going to happen next.
I enjoyed reading the two stories that I have read by this author very much. She kept me very intrigued and curious as to what was going to happen next.
May 13, 2015
Hope there will be more
Deanna Oscar is a good character and I hope we readers will see more of her as she grows in her new life.
Deanna Oscar is a good character and I hope we readers will see more of her as she grows in her new life.
September 8, 2015
I loved this book and hope there are going to be more in the series
March 25, 2017
I like paranormal mysteries, I guess. There are the usual tropes but the characters feel real not caricatures which is why I like this better than some others. Low end of 4 stars for me, but 3 stars is my usual enjoyable beach read.
A few technical flaws: some word substitutions, a car valet parked that isn't later (unless I misread that), a ghost assigned a job that the author forgot about (unless I missed that too?) and a denouement that went on too long. But just what I wanted to be reading anyway.
A few technical flaws: some word substitutions, a car valet parked that isn't later (unless I misread that), a ghost assigned a job that the author forgot about (unless I missed that too?) and a denouement that went on too long. But just what I wanted to be reading anyway.
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