Angels can be such demons to those who love them. Kendell Summer is finally settled into her new French Quarter apartment with her boyfriend, Myles, and their two pups, Cheesecake and Doughnut Hole. Life would be perfect if it weren’t for the swamp witch Sanguine, who is still lying comatose—after losing her soul—on their new couch like Sleeping Beauty. With no idea how to help her sleeping friend, Kendell carries on with her nightly gigs as lead guitarist for Polly Urethane and the Strippers. But when each one of her bandmates slumps to the stage floor, exhausted, due to a lingering connection to Sanguine’s missing soul, Myles realizes the swamp witch is sapping them dry. With the band in danger, it’s a race against the clock while Kendell and Myles work to find and restore the swamp witch’s spirit. To Kendell’s consternation, however, Sanguine doesn’t want to be rescued. As hell’s angel, Sanguine is busy dealing with the devil they’ve all had a hand in creating. One thing is someone had better do something soon because Colin has amassed enough power to blast his way out of hell and rejoin the land of the living.
Greg Chase AKA G.A. Chase, is a science fiction/paranormal mystery author and glass artist living in New Orleans with his wife, fellow author Deanna Chase.
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This is the fifth book in the Malveaux Curse Mysteries. I have really enjoyed this series, and this book was no exception. Mr. Chase is an excellent writer, and I really enjoy all the characters he brings to life in this series. I love Kendall and Myles’ relationship; they are just so perfect together, and I love that sometimes it’s not easygoing, as is true with any relationship. The one thing in this book that did throw me off a little bit was the explanations of Colin’s hell, and it got a little confusing at times. This wasn’t enough to really ruin my enjoyment of the book, however. The ending was a great cliffhanger, leaving me anxious to see what’s going to happen next! This was a great addition to the series! Highly recommend! Thanks to the author for the e-book which I reviewed voluntarily.
Voodoo You Think You Are (Malveaux Curse Mysteries Book 5) - This particular book in the series was somewhat confusing. It kind of jumped back and forth and in some instances there was more detail than I thought necessary. However, that didn't stop me from enjoying the story. The relationship between Kendall and Myles feels natural. It's not the perfect relationship, but that's the way life is. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
So, we have a devil held in a dimension devoid of people. He learns to manipulate his environment, how do you contain him?
You need to read the story to find out. It is an interesting take on what various belief systems, I.e. religious beliefs, think of the after life of a person, without prejudices but as a way to look for a solution to what to do with a guy who doesn't want to conform to what is thought to be a way of treating other people.
I suppose starting at book five is a strange way to expose yourself to a series. The book was complete with a reasonable hook to the next in the series. Kendall's world is intricate the author doesnt spend heaps of time on the backstory qhich is good. Theres lots to like but next time I'll start at number one.
This is another great addition to this series. I couldn’t put the book down. I really like these characters and look forward to reading what happens next.
I received a copy of this book from the author, my review has been voluntarily submitted.