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Dead Reckoning: Grave Intentions, Book 1
The dead deserve justice…
When psychic medium Joni Smith encounters a pesky ghost in an antique store, she triggers attention from the wrong people. She should have thought twice before jumping the fence past the no trespassing signs, and she shouldn’t have dug up the ghost’s bones to retrieve a locket either, but Joni wants lost souls to find peace. Sometimes taking risks are worth damning the consequences.
So do the living…
Newbie detective and paranormal skeptic, Zeke Gregson isn’t quite sure what to make of Joni digging up a grave in the backwoods of his neighbor’s property. She won’t hand over whatever she stole from the grave, and she won’t answer his questions. He has no choice but to bring her in for questioning because someone is killing women in Pendleton County. If Joni isn’t the murderer, she might be the key that leads him to who is.
A secret society…
As Zeke and Joni comb through evidence, they soon realize they are in over their heads. Before another woman dies, they must lean on each other’s skills in order to get justice.
A secret desire...
Trust doesn’t come easy for either of them, but as they fight for their lives, racing against the clock to stop the killer, they may discover something neither realized they were searching for…love.
Dead Reckoning is a stand-alone paranormal romance and the first book in the Grave Intentions series. Discussion of abuse is part of this novel and may be triggering for some readers. There are sex scenes in this book and is intended for adult audiences only.
When psychic medium Joni Smith encounters a pesky ghost in an antique store, she triggers attention from the wrong people. She should have thought twice before jumping the fence past the no trespassing signs, and she shouldn’t have dug up the ghost’s bones to retrieve a locket either, but Joni wants lost souls to find peace. Sometimes taking risks are worth damning the consequences.
So do the living…
Newbie detective and paranormal skeptic, Zeke Gregson isn’t quite sure what to make of Joni digging up a grave in the backwoods of his neighbor’s property. She won’t hand over whatever she stole from the grave, and she won’t answer his questions. He has no choice but to bring her in for questioning because someone is killing women in Pendleton County. If Joni isn’t the murderer, she might be the key that leads him to who is.
A secret society…
As Zeke and Joni comb through evidence, they soon realize they are in over their heads. Before another woman dies, they must lean on each other’s skills in order to get justice.
A secret desire...
Trust doesn’t come easy for either of them, but as they fight for their lives, racing against the clock to stop the killer, they may discover something neither realized they were searching for…love.
Dead Reckoning is a stand-alone paranormal romance and the first book in the Grave Intentions series. Discussion of abuse is part of this novel and may be triggering for some readers. There are sex scenes in this book and is intended for adult audiences only.
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2020
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About the author
Aedyn Brooks
6 books41 followersAedyn Brooks is an award-winning author who recently retired from her data-driven ninja job to write wicked paranormal romances full time. After living most of her life in haunted houses, Aedyn decided to share her terrifying, and sometimes funny, experiences with ghosts by crafting Haunted Romances in her debut Grave Intentions series. One thing she learned from an early age is that the dead can be our greatest ally, especially in our darkest hours.
The Grave Intention series is comprised of full-length paranormal romance novels that are stand-alone books. Characters from previous books make a repeat appearance, living in the fictional small town of Whitman, Washington.
Aedyn calls the Pacific Northwest home. She loves suburbia living with a postage-stamp sized yard, with one of her three grown children, and whatever ghosts happen by. When not writing, you’ll find her casting runes, reading tarot, and honing her skills as a psychic medium. She enjoys spending time with family and babysitting her granddaughters. Being a grandmother is the thing bestest ever!
The Grave Intention series is comprised of full-length paranormal romance novels that are stand-alone books. Characters from previous books make a repeat appearance, living in the fictional small town of Whitman, Washington.
Aedyn calls the Pacific Northwest home. She loves suburbia living with a postage-stamp sized yard, with one of her three grown children, and whatever ghosts happen by. When not writing, you’ll find her casting runes, reading tarot, and honing her skills as a psychic medium. She enjoys spending time with family and babysitting her granddaughters. Being a grandmother is the thing bestest ever!
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November 22, 2020
This was an outstanding debut novel! I don't normally read ghost stories as it is not among my preferred genres but I DO love me a good paranormal romance. The story was very original, well-crafted and held my attention throughout. In fact, I sped through several parts more quickly because I was so eager to read how they ended! The characters were very well-defined, charming and relatable. Well, most were anyway-lol! The hero really captured my heart and I was relieved when he won the heart of the heroine. They were pretty sweet together. The side characters were pretty interesting as well, especially Mambo Janetta. I also appreciated the humor interspersed within the story because it dealt with some pretty dark and sadly, contemporary themes. I'll be reading other books from this author for sure!
March 1, 2022
Dead Reckoning a thriller surprise
I couldn't put it down and really think the missing chapter should be added back as a prologue.The author introduces a core of unique personalities that form a family of choice. This story also deals with an ugly topic of abuse and family values. Into that darkness the author shines the light of hope. Can love & faith win the day? Couldn't put it down until I knew.
I couldn't put it down and really think the missing chapter should be added back as a prologue.The author introduces a core of unique personalities that form a family of choice. This story also deals with an ugly topic of abuse and family values. Into that darkness the author shines the light of hope. Can love & faith win the day? Couldn't put it down until I knew.
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