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Federal Paranormal Activities Agency #1
Caroline's Internship
Caroline knew her new internship would be tough...
she just didn't think she would be tossed out into a stormy case without an umbrella.
Caroline Peters, recent high school graduate and brand-new summer intern at the Federal Paranormal Activities Agency hopes she can handle it. Investigating a stolen magical artifact is well outside her experience, but at least she's sent with two experienced agents: her vampire friend Darien Webb and the cheerful shifter Greg Barnett. When they get to the scene, they're beset by local politics, arrogant curators, and bad weather.
When the two agents are attacked by a werewolf, they realize that the missing artifact may be the least of their concerns. The bad weather is just the beginning, and Caroline has to wonder if she's really cut out to be a mere human policing the world of mages and monsters.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2019
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Katherine Kim
28 books14 followersKatherine Kim is a lifelong lover of fantasy. She started early, being read Tolkien as bedtime stories, which honestly explains a lot. More recently she’s been drawn to more urban fantasy stories through both books and television, and reading continues to be a passion. She lives and writes in Tokyo, with her family, a number of miniature giant robots, and not nearly enough coffee...
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March 15, 2020
Is “Spunk” her middle name?
Young Caroline, as the only individual with no magic whatsoever (although I am very suspect as to where her lie-detecting ability comes from) is once again the even-keeled reluctant heroine in a totally
magical fracas.
The light-hearted banter between our somewhat naive protagonist and her more experienced cohorts has a very believable underlying tone of teenage angst. Whatever misadventures may befall the Paranormal Investigator in Training next, you can be sure that her non-magical (?) luck will hold out. “Caroline saves the day... again!” would appear to be her battle cry.
I can’t wait to read the next installment in this offbeat series!
Young Caroline, as the only individual with no magic whatsoever (although I am very suspect as to where her lie-detecting ability comes from) is once again the even-keeled reluctant heroine in a totally
magical fracas.
The light-hearted banter between our somewhat naive protagonist and her more experienced cohorts has a very believable underlying tone of teenage angst. Whatever misadventures may befall the Paranormal Investigator in Training next, you can be sure that her non-magical (?) luck will hold out. “Caroline saves the day... again!” would appear to be her battle cry.
I can’t wait to read the next installment in this offbeat series!
October 31, 2025
Fun and quick. I went on to read all in the series. Would read more by this author. Typical lightweight KU urban fantasy.
July 7, 2020
Not up to the standards of the author's other books. I found the banter in particular to be annoying.
Caroline is a teenage intern at a supernatural FBI type agency. Apparently, at some time in the past (in some book that I haven't read, perhaps), she did something very brave that lead to her getting the position. We know this because we are repeatedly reminded for the first 30% of the book. A single paragraph somewhere in the first chapter would have been more than enough to convey the information.
Upon arrival at the internship, Caroline finds the agents to be friendly, wildly supportive, and constantly cheerful. We are told (told, not shown) that Caroline is nervous and lacks self-confidence, so, at first, it seems nice that the agents are being supportive. But by the time you are 65% into the book and they are STILL doing it in literally every second or third paragraph, using practically the same words, it all begins to be a bit creepy. Throw in 'we want you to work with us forever you're so amazing' declarations all over the place and it passes creepy and is well into: 'is this some sort of strange horror story where they turn out to be an undead vampire alien cult who will never allow her to leave?' territory.
Frankly, if I was Caroline, by the time some middle aged fed I just met had declared his undying admiration and friendship for me for the umpteenth time in ten minutes, I'd be on the first plane out of there. Caroline, however, seems to lack my cynicism. Without spoiling the ending too much, let's just say that, when the plot finally kicks in in the last 35% of the book, Caroline does not exhibit best of judgement and is unconscious for much of the action. Which we are told about after she wakes up and is sent to get the training that, as an intern, she should have been recieving at the start instead of being sent out on a big investigation with a bunch of creepy people...
Don't let this put you off the author's other books. I just didn't feel that this particular one hit the right balance.
Caroline is a teenage intern at a supernatural FBI type agency. Apparently, at some time in the past (in some book that I haven't read, perhaps), she did something very brave that lead to her getting the position. We know this because we are repeatedly reminded for the first 30% of the book. A single paragraph somewhere in the first chapter would have been more than enough to convey the information.
Upon arrival at the internship, Caroline finds the agents to be friendly, wildly supportive, and constantly cheerful. We are told (told, not shown) that Caroline is nervous and lacks self-confidence, so, at first, it seems nice that the agents are being supportive. But by the time you are 65% into the book and they are STILL doing it in literally every second or third paragraph, using practically the same words, it all begins to be a bit creepy. Throw in 'we want you to work with us forever you're so amazing' declarations all over the place and it passes creepy and is well into: 'is this some sort of strange horror story where they turn out to be an undead vampire alien cult who will never allow her to leave?' territory.
Frankly, if I was Caroline, by the time some middle aged fed I just met had declared his undying admiration and friendship for me for the umpteenth time in ten minutes, I'd be on the first plane out of there. Caroline, however, seems to lack my cynicism. Without spoiling the ending too much, let's just say that, when the plot finally kicks in in the last 35% of the book, Caroline does not exhibit best of judgement and is unconscious for much of the action. Which we are told about after she wakes up and is sent to get the training that, as an intern, she should have been recieving at the start instead of being sent out on a big investigation with a bunch of creepy people...
Don't let this put you off the author's other books. I just didn't feel that this particular one hit the right balance.
December 7, 2021
After reading this and the rest of the series as it stands, I only have one question: why is it never explicitly stated in this book that everyone already knows about elves and mages? I got to the next one and was blindsided with that. It kind of nullifies the shock value from this first story. If it was in there and I missed it in the "this guy thinks he's a vampire, I should probably humor him" part, oops.
Love the premise, and I appreciate that Caroline wasn't immediately ogling muscular shirtless males. That gets old in this genre fast.
Love the premise, and I appreciate that Caroline wasn't immediately ogling muscular shirtless males. That gets old in this genre fast.
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April 16, 2020
Wonderful story. Definitely seems to be a sequel to another story but works well in a standalone sense. Caroline, C, is delightful. Her colleagues are interesting. A few of the clues might be a little over-the-top, still the wit and humor more than make up for it.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Funny. Great world building. Page-turner. Tear-jerker. Whimsical. Witty. Wonderful characters.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Funny. Great world building. Page-turner. Tear-jerker. Whimsical. Witty. Wonderful characters.
September 18, 2020
The story is good
The plot - a magical who dunnit - was interesting and I liked the characters. But the language now has some GDs in it. It's otherwise clean.. Almost wholesome - so why stick that ugliness in it. The writing is enjoyable and it's fairly well edited. Why do people think it has to have cussing to be adult?
The plot - a magical who dunnit - was interesting and I liked the characters. But the language now has some GDs in it. It's otherwise clean.. Almost wholesome - so why stick that ugliness in it. The writing is enjoyable and it's fairly well edited. Why do people think it has to have cussing to be adult?
August 18, 2020
Paranormal FBI series.
Read prequel Quick Study first. Smart risk taking heroine.
If her mom knew the risks she would die but Caroline just
jokes about papercuts. Only flaw in character. Seriously not fair to her parents they deserve to know.
Read prequel Quick Study first. Smart risk taking heroine.
If her mom knew the risks she would die but Caroline just
jokes about papercuts. Only flaw in character. Seriously not fair to her parents they deserve to know.
January 30, 2022
A light reading book carried by the interesting character of Caroline. No real twists and turns in the plot. An opportunity for a longer book that was a true paranormal mystery was lost, but an enjoyable read regardless.
May 27, 2020
I’m sensing a theme
Human to the rescue. First shifter hybrid of this type. Enjoying the story continuation of Caroline’s adventures. No romance which is a nice break from the norm.
Human to the rescue. First shifter hybrid of this type. Enjoying the story continuation of Caroline’s adventures. No romance which is a nice break from the norm.
May 30, 2021
Great read.
This book was exciting and fast paced. The interactions between the agents was just like family, laughing and playing around. I would recommend this book to anyone.
This book was exciting and fast paced. The interactions between the agents was just like family, laughing and playing around. I would recommend this book to anyone.
November 17, 2023
Amazing series
Really enjoy this refreshing take on the paranormal. Loads of suspense, action and adventure. I cannot wait to read the next book!
Really enjoy this refreshing take on the paranormal. Loads of suspense, action and adventure. I cannot wait to read the next book!
May 8, 2023
Very promising start to what could be a long series
Really shows that sometimes a non-magical person can have a real impact in a magical world. Training and staying cool in the moment is very key. Could get real interesting as she gets her training under her belt and can put it to use better. Looking forward to continuing adventures and growth.
Really shows that sometimes a non-magical person can have a real impact in a magical world. Training and staying cool in the moment is very key. Could get real interesting as she gets her training under her belt and can put it to use better. Looking forward to continuing adventures and growth.
April 11, 2024
Please edit
Not bad but I liked the prequel better. Like that one, this needed a proofread or edit. Too often the wrong word was used. Almost like texting autocorrect was being used. Places instead of plates when getting their order at the diner. Fight spinner instead of fidget spinner. And oil was put down on the table when water, a can and a file were being carried. His instead of this. These are just a few. Not a bad writer, stories are easy quick reads. But PLEASE proofread or get them edited. It detracts from the story when the wrong word is there and you need to take a second or two to mentally correct what you just read.
Not bad but I liked the prequel better. Like that one, this needed a proofread or edit. Too often the wrong word was used. Almost like texting autocorrect was being used. Places instead of plates when getting their order at the diner. Fight spinner instead of fidget spinner. And oil was put down on the table when water, a can and a file were being carried. His instead of this. These are just a few. Not a bad writer, stories are easy quick reads. But PLEASE proofread or get them edited. It detracts from the story when the wrong word is there and you need to take a second or two to mentally correct what you just read.
August 7, 2021
Short and sweet.
This story was short, funny and heart warming. A great Christmas short story. I would recommend this book to anyone.
This story was short, funny and heart warming. A great Christmas short story. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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