Immediate Dead

by Blue Cole

Since childhood, homicide detective Michael Bennett has been cursed with the ability to converse with the 'immediate dead'. This ability has given him access to the most important witness at every murder scene; the victim. Nicknamed The Reaper by his colleagues, and isolated by his gift, Bennett prefers to work alone. When Sandy Cooper becomes the newest in a long string of partners assigned to Bennett, she quickly realizes there's something very different about him. When doctors begin dying in brutal fashion, the unlikely partners must overcome not only their differences, but their pasts to stop a killer out for revenge.

Genres: Paranormal

230 pages, Paperback

Published October 31, 2015

About the author

Blue Cole has been writing since he could grip a pencil. After almost 15 years of business ownership in and around Atlanta, Georgia he has returned to writing, at least part time. Some of his previous jobs include working as a pizza maker, performing drug and DNA tests, and selling children's clothes. He currently works for a state government.

His literary style is a Frankenstein-ish mix of genres, combining Sci-fi, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, and even delving into satirical essays and historical fiction. His aim is to tell a good story, in any genre, at any length. Memorable characters in mind blowing concepts occupying believable settings characterize his work.

He has been published in anthologies and magazines. You can discover more at www.bluecole.com.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the premise of this story: Young cop gets transferred Homicide and is paired with the notorious detective nicknamed The Reaper, who has closed out far more cases than everyone else. His secret (and it is a secret from everyone he works with) is that he's able to converse with the recently dead. His prime witness is the person just knocked off. Pretty cool, huh? But even his his plucky, organized, and smart new partner doesn't know his secret. Will his surly introverted nature run her off, or will they go on to become a team made in heaven (or hell, depending on how you view things)? And remember, she's plucky, organized, and smart, and intent on finding out what's driving him.

This was my first Blue Cole book, and an early one of his. The premise, as I said, wowed me, so my star rating takes that delight into account. I'm looking forward to following the characters, and also watching the author evolve in his craft. Also, it was fun to see characters named after folks Blue and I both know through the ever wonderful JordanCon, a yearly fantasy con dedicated to the memory of Robert Jordan, which is fast turning into a celebration of fantasy literature and art, while remaining a heck of a good time.

[Ellie Raine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm seriously looking forward to the next book in this series--I have so many questions that need answering!

[Norma Budden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was absorbed from beginning to end and enjoyed the way the homeless people were brought into the story without them seeming like a burden to society.

I also enjoyed how the author was able to make the character of Michael Bennett come across as being a normal guy, despite his supernatural ability of being able to converse with the recently departed.

Absolutely loved the story and look forward to reading what happens next in the series.

[Randy Word · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! The characters and story grabs you and takes you on a very interesting ride that keeps you captivated.