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Perfect Storm
An ancient evil lurks in the waters of the Concho River.
After a massive storm, flood waters threaten Paint Rock, Texas, home to over three hundred supernaturals. In the water lurks a new predator, a giant, venomous snake shifter with origins in Native American myth. When one of her own is bitten, Judah Black must find a way to hunt down the monster and a cure before the venom kills her friend and more people get hurt.
But nothing's ever simple.
To find and catch her prey, she'll have to work with a bounty hunter named Logan Creed whose decades long hunt for the mythical snake borders on obsession. He'll sacrifice everything to complete his hunt, including her family and friends.
After a massive storm, flood waters threaten Paint Rock, Texas, home to over three hundred supernaturals. In the water lurks a new predator, a giant, venomous snake shifter with origins in Native American myth. When one of her own is bitten, Judah Black must find a way to hunt down the monster and a cure before the venom kills her friend and more people get hurt.
But nothing's ever simple.
To find and catch her prey, she'll have to work with a bounty hunter named Logan Creed whose decades long hunt for the mythical snake borders on obsession. He'll sacrifice everything to complete his hunt, including her family and friends.
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137 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 9, 2017
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February 8, 2018
This is a 3.5 star read.
This is the first Judah Black novel I have read, although the second from author E.A. Copen. An interesting, thrilling paranormal detective story with the emphasis clearly on the paranormal side. I was quite surprised that although you have your standard werewolves, vampires etc it also involved legends and demigods with a strong foundation in Native American lore. The Supernaturals live on a reservation, and along with the landscape setting and characters involved it has a very "earthy" evolution to its basis.
I don't know whether I've missed out on important back story contained in the first of this series but I felt myself floundering a bit with the characters in this novella. Maybe it's because I've just read the first novella in the Fairchild Chronicles by the author and I am far more smitten with what that series will involve. Still, this is enticing enough of a read to ensure I will go back and read the first Judah Black novel and see if I can become a bit more invested in the characters.
This is the first Judah Black novel I have read, although the second from author E.A. Copen. An interesting, thrilling paranormal detective story with the emphasis clearly on the paranormal side. I was quite surprised that although you have your standard werewolves, vampires etc it also involved legends and demigods with a strong foundation in Native American lore. The Supernaturals live on a reservation, and along with the landscape setting and characters involved it has a very "earthy" evolution to its basis.
I don't know whether I've missed out on important back story contained in the first of this series but I felt myself floundering a bit with the characters in this novella. Maybe it's because I've just read the first novella in the Fairchild Chronicles by the author and I am far more smitten with what that series will involve. Still, this is enticing enough of a read to ensure I will go back and read the first Judah Black novel and see if I can become a bit more invested in the characters.
October 28, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyed Perfect Storm by E.A. Copen. I loved Judah Black and her son Hunter as well as the cast of supernatural creatures and demigods from Native American legends. The setting played a part in the character list too. If you're looking for a new urban fantasy heroine to follow, I would recommend this book. Although I believe Perfect Storm can be read as a stand-alone, I believe E.A. Copen suggests reading Guilty By Association first for some background information first.
July 13, 2017
Just the mere fact that there's another Judah Black story is justification enough for the five-star rating. E.A. Copen's kickass paranormal federal agent makes her fourth appearance in the novella Perfect Storm, which takes place between Guilty by Association and Blood Debt.
Many times, in-series novellas don't amount to much. A lot of them feel like filler, nothing more than promotional material to get people interested in the larger works. I'm guilty of this as well, but what makes Perfect Storm work so well is that it actually adds something to Judah Black's universe.
The story itself is self-contained, and it's not so much a whodunit as it is a straight-up paranormal thriller, but the glimpse we get not only into the burgeoning connection between Judah and Sal is where Perfect Storm gets its depth -- as are the moments in which Judah interacts with other members of the werewolf pack.
Her moments with her son Hunter are also of note, especially when considering how few of them there are in Blood Debt.
Perfect Storm is a great way to whet appetites of Judah Black fans as the next full-length novel in the series, Playing With Fire, is in the works. Copen is branching out as an author, with the unrelated western horror Beasts of Babylon coming on Aug. 1, but it's clear Judah Black is still her baby.
Many times, in-series novellas don't amount to much. A lot of them feel like filler, nothing more than promotional material to get people interested in the larger works. I'm guilty of this as well, but what makes Perfect Storm work so well is that it actually adds something to Judah Black's universe.
The story itself is self-contained, and it's not so much a whodunit as it is a straight-up paranormal thriller, but the glimpse we get not only into the burgeoning connection between Judah and Sal is where Perfect Storm gets its depth -- as are the moments in which Judah interacts with other members of the werewolf pack.
Her moments with her son Hunter are also of note, especially when considering how few of them there are in Blood Debt.
Perfect Storm is a great way to whet appetites of Judah Black fans as the next full-length novel in the series, Playing With Fire, is in the works. Copen is branching out as an author, with the unrelated western horror Beasts of Babylon coming on Aug. 1, but it's clear Judah Black is still her baby.
June 20, 2018
>Book Review – Perfect Storm
>This book is the first novella in the Judah Black series and ends with the mystery being solved, but all sorts of relationship questions still unresolved. A love interest is hinted at between Judah and the werewolf, Sal. Judah is a human paranormal detective with a werewolf son, Hunter. There seems to be quite a bit of story that happened previously, as old events are mentioned. I was confused as to when those events were in a story, as this novella is labeled as the first in the series.
>There is a mystery based in old indian legends that cause a lot of action and introduces the shaman of the werewolf pack. The small town setting needed a bit more introduction to really make the place come alive. Judah seems to be a fearless character, tough and maternal at the same time. In this reality, paranormal creatures are known to humans and live on reservations, like the Indians of old in the United States.
>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from Romance Authors that Rock. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This book is appropriate for a young adult (16+) audience. I am giving this story 4 stars. There are a lot of unanswered questions, especially about Hunter and why he would be taken from his mother if it was known he was a werewolf.
>This book is the first novella in the Judah Black series and ends with the mystery being solved, but all sorts of relationship questions still unresolved. A love interest is hinted at between Judah and the werewolf, Sal. Judah is a human paranormal detective with a werewolf son, Hunter. There seems to be quite a bit of story that happened previously, as old events are mentioned. I was confused as to when those events were in a story, as this novella is labeled as the first in the series.
>There is a mystery based in old indian legends that cause a lot of action and introduces the shaman of the werewolf pack. The small town setting needed a bit more introduction to really make the place come alive. Judah seems to be a fearless character, tough and maternal at the same time. In this reality, paranormal creatures are known to humans and live on reservations, like the Indians of old in the United States.
>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from Romance Authors that Rock. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This book is appropriate for a young adult (16+) audience. I am giving this story 4 stars. There are a lot of unanswered questions, especially about Hunter and why he would be taken from his mother if it was known he was a werewolf.
March 22, 2019
Perfect Storm - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Judah Black's a sheriff-like Special Agent entrusted with keeping law and order on the Paint Rock Supernatural Reservation. Rather than Native Indians, the latter is home to a segregated Twilight-like mix of vampires, werewolves, Fae and the like, all kept apart from humans (and vice-versa), by guards on the gates - and even have to obtain permission to breed.
When a random, naked young woman arrives at her door, after Judah's received information that a young boy has been swept into the river, Judah has to use her somewhat limited powers to ry to read the woman's mind by viewing her aura. When events take a sinister turn as a stranger, with a dog named Bolt, comes looking for the woman too, Judah and her son Hunter may be in deadly peril.
Will the legal powers she inherited bring her to the same mysterious fate as most of her predecessors - or save her?
Why is the woman naked and wet? What happens between the woman and the strange newcomer to the Reservation?
A fascinating mix of Native Indian traditions and legends, mixed in with a strange encounter with the supernatural beings Judah's supposed to enforce the Federation's law on, E A Copen's Perfect Storm is a must for your fantasy adventure bookshelves!
Judah Black's a sheriff-like Special Agent entrusted with keeping law and order on the Paint Rock Supernatural Reservation. Rather than Native Indians, the latter is home to a segregated Twilight-like mix of vampires, werewolves, Fae and the like, all kept apart from humans (and vice-versa), by guards on the gates - and even have to obtain permission to breed.
When a random, naked young woman arrives at her door, after Judah's received information that a young boy has been swept into the river, Judah has to use her somewhat limited powers to ry to read the woman's mind by viewing her aura. When events take a sinister turn as a stranger, with a dog named Bolt, comes looking for the woman too, Judah and her son Hunter may be in deadly peril.
Will the legal powers she inherited bring her to the same mysterious fate as most of her predecessors - or save her?
Why is the woman naked and wet? What happens between the woman and the strange newcomer to the Reservation?
A fascinating mix of Native Indian traditions and legends, mixed in with a strange encounter with the supernatural beings Judah's supposed to enforce the Federation's law on, E A Copen's Perfect Storm is a must for your fantasy adventure bookshelves!
September 10, 2017
The Concho River was running high due to all the storms lately and when Judah's good friend Valentino calls saying his two year old son wandered off and was swallowed by the river, a federal agent on a supernatural reservation, goes running. Valentino is injured, but holing his unconscious son. He said he was thrown out of the river, like it was almost alive. There's something in the water and its not a normal something.
When a stranger shows up looking for a dangerous criminal, a magical criminal at that, this become even more strange. Judah can't quite piece together what the stranger and this criminal all have to do with storm, until that criminal comes knocking at her door.
Woo, what a great read! This is the first I've read of Judah Black and loved it. I totally dug her strong independence and her always wanting to right for her son, kind of attitude. Her quick barbs and at times witty sarcasm made the read quick and very enjoyable. I am excited to read the rest of the series and I hope in pulled in just as much as this book. A definite five star read from me.
Reviewer for Romance Authors That Rock!
When a stranger shows up looking for a dangerous criminal, a magical criminal at that, this become even more strange. Judah can't quite piece together what the stranger and this criminal all have to do with storm, until that criminal comes knocking at her door.
Woo, what a great read! This is the first I've read of Judah Black and loved it. I totally dug her strong independence and her always wanting to right for her son, kind of attitude. Her quick barbs and at times witty sarcasm made the read quick and very enjoyable. I am excited to read the rest of the series and I hope in pulled in just as much as this book. A definite five star read from me.
Reviewer for Romance Authors That Rock!
July 24, 2017
This is my first time reading E. A. Copen's work, and certainly won't be the last. I'm a big fan of paranormal detective stories, and this one hits a lot of the notes and strides I look for when looking for a new series to dive into. Definitely a quick read though and only gives a small taste - though I've enjoyed this stand-alone side adventure as a way to test the waters, so to speak, I'm looking forward to diving into the main series arc soon.
January 8, 2018
Okay, admittedly I love the Judah Black series. I haven't read a single one that I didn't love. So when this came out I was so excited. It's a great opportunity to get to know Judah better in her element, fighting supernatural monsters. And it's a great introduction to the series because it's a standalone.
If you haven't read a Judah Black novel from EA Copen then you should. Without a doubt they are amazing! If you've read most of the series then add this to the list.
If you haven't read a Judah Black novel from EA Copen then you should. Without a doubt they are amazing! If you've read most of the series then add this to the list.
November 16, 2017
This book was a surprise! It has Native American Mythology, vampires, werewolves, fae, a paranormal investigator/agent There was action, some violence, mystery, and finally an end to overwhelming grief. Very good storyline and cast of characters in this start to a new series. I really enjoyed it. I voluntarily read a free copy from Instafreebie and this is my honest review.
September 16, 2018
A well thought out paranormal story with a couple of great twists in the plot. The author seamlessly weaves several characters from legends found among native people in the Americas into the mix of werewolves, shamans and aura readers.
August 14, 2017
E.A. Copen Great storyline with a good lesson behind it. Can't wait to read the rest of the Judah story and find out what happens between her and Mr. Good-looking wolfie!
November 14, 2017
Amazing and very interesting story
May 21, 2018
I devoured this in a couple of hours. I love this series.
September 8, 2018
Good follow-up to Guilty by Association. The interweaving of native legends makes for some really deep and interesting characters and creatures. Judah Black continues to deliver.
July 17, 2019
Entertaining installment in a series of urban fantasy novels. I like the main character, Judah Black, a whole lot and I look forward to reading other books in this series soon
July 15, 2020
It was a very interesting story of old gods. I liked it a lot.
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