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Psychic Surveys #8
The Weight of the Soul
Life may have moved on to new challenges for Ruby Davis, now being a mother to baby Hendrix, but she’s back at the helm of Psychic Surveys, her spiritual domestic clearance company, and the cases just keep getting stranger.
A new client, Carrie-Ann Kendall, has suffered an accident at sea, one that – according to her – she shouldn’t have survived. Visiting a clairvoyant who is apparently terrified by her presence, only confirms this notion. It is now up to Ruby and the team to find out whether Carrie-Ann has cheated death. If so, what are the consequences, and for how long?
Leon Vasilescu is the clairvoyant, now missing since encountering Carrie-Ann, and whom Psychic Surveys must track down. But in doing so, they will encounter another danger, one that is far more personal to Ruby and her mother Jessica, and could have them facing death too.
A new client, Carrie-Ann Kendall, has suffered an accident at sea, one that – according to her – she shouldn’t have survived. Visiting a clairvoyant who is apparently terrified by her presence, only confirms this notion. It is now up to Ruby and the team to find out whether Carrie-Ann has cheated death. If so, what are the consequences, and for how long?
Leon Vasilescu is the clairvoyant, now missing since encountering Carrie-Ann, and whom Psychic Surveys must track down. But in doing so, they will encounter another danger, one that is far more personal to Ruby and her mother Jessica, and could have them facing death too.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2021
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About the author
Shani Struthers
48 books507 followersIt's all about the ghosts...
Here's the order my books come in:
Psychic Surveys Series:
Psychic Surveys Book One: The Haunting of Highdown Hall
Psychic Surveys Book Two: Rise to Me
Psychic Surveys Book Three: 44 Gilmore Street
Psychic Surveys Book Four: Old Cross Cottage
Psychic Surveys Book Five: Descension
Psychic Surveys Book Six: Legion
Psychic Surveys Book Seven: Promises to Keep
Psychic Surveys Book Eight: The Weight of the Soul
Psychic Surveys Book Nine: The Devil's Liar
Psychic Surveys Companion Novels:
Eve: A Psychic Surveys Prequel
Blakemort (Corinna's story)
Thirteen (Ness's story)
Rosamund (Rosamund Davis - Ruby's great-grandmother's story)
Jed (the story of one of Psychic Surveys' most treasured and mysterious characters)
This Haunted World Series:
This Haunted World Book One: The Venetian
This Haunted World Book Two: The Eleventh Floor
This Haunted World Book Three: Highgate
This Haunted World Book Four: Rohaise
Reach for the Dead Series:
Reach for the Dead Book One: Mandy
Reach for the Dead Book Two: Cades Home Farm
Reach for the Dead Book Three: Walker
Jessamine Series:
Jessamine
Comraich
Carfax House - A Christmas Ghost Story (standalone novella)
The Damned Season - A Christmas Ghost Story (standalone novella)
Wildacre - A Christmas Ghost Story (standalone novella)
Summer of Grace - A standalone psychological thriller
Catch up with me via Facebook or on my website www.shanistruthers.com where you can sign up to my newsletter for all the latest information, offers and giveaways.
Here's the order my books come in:
Psychic Surveys Series:
Psychic Surveys Book One: The Haunting of Highdown Hall
Psychic Surveys Book Two: Rise to Me
Psychic Surveys Book Three: 44 Gilmore Street
Psychic Surveys Book Four: Old Cross Cottage
Psychic Surveys Book Five: Descension
Psychic Surveys Book Six: Legion
Psychic Surveys Book Seven: Promises to Keep
Psychic Surveys Book Eight: The Weight of the Soul
Psychic Surveys Book Nine: The Devil's Liar
Psychic Surveys Companion Novels:
Eve: A Psychic Surveys Prequel
Blakemort (Corinna's story)
Thirteen (Ness's story)
Rosamund (Rosamund Davis - Ruby's great-grandmother's story)
Jed (the story of one of Psychic Surveys' most treasured and mysterious characters)
This Haunted World Series:
This Haunted World Book One: The Venetian
This Haunted World Book Two: The Eleventh Floor
This Haunted World Book Three: Highgate
This Haunted World Book Four: Rohaise
Reach for the Dead Series:
Reach for the Dead Book One: Mandy
Reach for the Dead Book Two: Cades Home Farm
Reach for the Dead Book Three: Walker
Jessamine Series:
Jessamine
Comraich
Carfax House - A Christmas Ghost Story (standalone novella)
The Damned Season - A Christmas Ghost Story (standalone novella)
Wildacre - A Christmas Ghost Story (standalone novella)
Summer of Grace - A standalone psychological thriller
Catch up with me via Facebook or on my website www.shanistruthers.com where you can sign up to my newsletter for all the latest information, offers and giveaways.
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August 15, 2021
This is the 8th book of the series and with each new book I begin each review saying it's the best one yet - and here I am saying it again!
The story is fantastic - both the case of Carrie-Ann and Jessica's discovery in Sarah's loft. Seemingly unrelated, yet bought together perfectly. I especially liked how the aspects of money/power/evil were used to illustrate the futility of seeking material wealth. People can be so easily led by false promises, and then almost close their minds to admitting their mistakes.
It was also nice 'meeting' baby Hendrix, Ruby's baby. I have a little suspicion that he may take after his mum, especially with what happens at the end of the book. And my favourite fictional animal, Jed, had more of a role to play in assisting with the investigations. Everyone should have, and probably needs a Jed.
Another cracking addition to this, my favourite series of books.
The story is fantastic - both the case of Carrie-Ann and Jessica's discovery in Sarah's loft. Seemingly unrelated, yet bought together perfectly. I especially liked how the aspects of money/power/evil were used to illustrate the futility of seeking material wealth. People can be so easily led by false promises, and then almost close their minds to admitting their mistakes.
It was also nice 'meeting' baby Hendrix, Ruby's baby. I have a little suspicion that he may take after his mum, especially with what happens at the end of the book. And my favourite fictional animal, Jed, had more of a role to play in assisting with the investigations. Everyone should have, and probably needs a Jed.
Another cracking addition to this, my favourite series of books.
October 12, 2021
Ad always, amazing!
A beautifully written book which continues the Psychic Surveys series. The intertwining of previous books was a great touch and the storyline continues seamlessly.
It was great read about the team and look forward to the series continuing. Great book!
A beautifully written book which continues the Psychic Surveys series. The intertwining of previous books was a great touch and the storyline continues seamlessly.
It was great read about the team and look forward to the series continuing. Great book!
January 5, 2022
Absolutely Fantastic Addictive Read!!!!
The Weight of the Soul is the 8th book in the Psychic Survey Series.
It packs one hell of a punch to your emotions which I felt overwhelmed on occasions. The story has a couple of timelines throughout the book which I loved going back to the history of characters how they affect the current timeline, this was done exceptionally well it just flowed flawlessly from one to the other. In this book Ruby Davis has new challenges to deal with one being a new mother and life itself. A new client Carrie-Ann suffered an accident at sea with consequences that could affect Ruby and her own mother read and see.
This book had everything sadness, anger, shock, twist and turns I definitely didn't see coming praise to the author brilliant achievement all interweaving from one page to the next. I didn't want to put this book down, or the story to never end.
I just love the characters and this series I cannot highly recommend this book and the series are a must read and you just struggle to put them down. You ask how do I know, if I wasn't reading the book I could hear it calling to be picked up again. Not many books have such an effect.
Absolutely cracking and a brilliant read, looking forward to the next in this series!!!
The Weight of the Soul is the 8th book in the Psychic Survey Series.
It packs one hell of a punch to your emotions which I felt overwhelmed on occasions. The story has a couple of timelines throughout the book which I loved going back to the history of characters how they affect the current timeline, this was done exceptionally well it just flowed flawlessly from one to the other. In this book Ruby Davis has new challenges to deal with one being a new mother and life itself. A new client Carrie-Ann suffered an accident at sea with consequences that could affect Ruby and her own mother read and see.
This book had everything sadness, anger, shock, twist and turns I definitely didn't see coming praise to the author brilliant achievement all interweaving from one page to the next. I didn't want to put this book down, or the story to never end.
I just love the characters and this series I cannot highly recommend this book and the series are a must read and you just struggle to put them down. You ask how do I know, if I wasn't reading the book I could hear it calling to be picked up again. Not many books have such an effect.
Absolutely cracking and a brilliant read, looking forward to the next in this series!!!
August 9, 2021
Awful….. no idea why others gave it five stars as this was appalling!
Most of the book is just about the past of Ruby’s grandmother and her beau, Edward Middleton. It goes into so much detail and tells the story from day one of Sarah meeting Edward. On and on and on it goes……
I realise an author has to sometimes do a bit of back- history writing to keep the reader informed of what happened before the present events took place but THIS is never-ending and found myself itching to just quit the book. The plot, when you eventually fight through all the word-salad to get to it, was very weak and the ending (where you expect a real crescendo from the psychic survey team) is extremely disappointing. There wasn’t much psychic work being done and it was very boring.
So disappointed with this book as the rest of the series we actually saw some action from these lovely ladies but this was a real let down.
Also there are a few Americanisms in this book which also let the book down as it’s about English people in England so the American sayings and spellings shouldn’t be in here!
Most of the book is just about the past of Ruby’s grandmother and her beau, Edward Middleton. It goes into so much detail and tells the story from day one of Sarah meeting Edward. On and on and on it goes……
I realise an author has to sometimes do a bit of back- history writing to keep the reader informed of what happened before the present events took place but THIS is never-ending and found myself itching to just quit the book. The plot, when you eventually fight through all the word-salad to get to it, was very weak and the ending (where you expect a real crescendo from the psychic survey team) is extremely disappointing. There wasn’t much psychic work being done and it was very boring.
So disappointed with this book as the rest of the series we actually saw some action from these lovely ladies but this was a real let down.
Also there are a few Americanisms in this book which also let the book down as it’s about English people in England so the American sayings and spellings shouldn’t be in here!
August 22, 2021
A truly captivating read that keeps the Psychic Surveys going as strong as ever.
I've enjoyed this series from the start but this offering surpasses them all and that's saying something!
All of the characters have developed so much since their inception and I'm so pleased that Jed is playing a bigger part now, I hope this continues.
Shani Struthers is a talented writer and I believe this series would adapt very well to a TV series, as long as it sticks strictly to the books!! I hate adaptations grrrrr......
I've enjoyed this series from the start but this offering surpasses them all and that's saying something!
All of the characters have developed so much since their inception and I'm so pleased that Jed is playing a bigger part now, I hope this continues.
Shani Struthers is a talented writer and I believe this series would adapt very well to a TV series, as long as it sticks strictly to the books!! I hate adaptations grrrrr......
August 7, 2021
Another great book in the series,this is one of the few series of books i eagerly await the next instalmen.t
They are stand alone books which gives you a insight to the main characters without repeating themselves ,but if you decide to start with book one and follow the series through you learn more about each character and the bond that they have with each other.
If you love horror and enjoy books with a difference then these are for you .
They are stand alone books which gives you a insight to the main characters without repeating themselves ,but if you decide to start with book one and follow the series through you learn more about each character and the bond that they have with each other.
If you love horror and enjoy books with a difference then these are for you .
August 10, 2021
A tale of family and friends come together!
Whether you enjoy paranormal or think not much of it, the story written of close friendships and family bonds is genuinely written. Finding out about where you come from is a way to see where your headed in life and Ruby is doing just that in this one. Never disappointed when I read another in this series! I also enjoy the Mezzanine books as well.
Whether you enjoy paranormal or think not much of it, the story written of close friendships and family bonds is genuinely written. Finding out about where you come from is a way to see where your headed in life and Ruby is doing just that in this one. Never disappointed when I read another in this series! I also enjoy the Mezzanine books as well.
September 11, 2021
An enjoyable read!
Well, we now have a better understanding of Ruby's family history. The tainted love between her grandmother and grandfather and the latter's descent into satanic madness. Perhaps it wasn't the most spooky story ever written by Shani Struthers but, it was an enjoyable tale.
Well, we now have a better understanding of Ruby's family history. The tainted love between her grandmother and grandfather and the latter's descent into satanic madness. Perhaps it wasn't the most spooky story ever written by Shani Struthers but, it was an enjoyable tale.
May 30, 2022
Excellent read !!
Another excellent read in this series. I love how Shani Struthers pulls everything together from various storylines. I hate having to put the books down (OK I know its a Kindle book 😇) and have to keep reading into the early hours. Enjoyed it immensely. If you love paranormal look no further than this series and also the stand alones that accompany it. 💖
Another excellent read in this series. I love how Shani Struthers pulls everything together from various storylines. I hate having to put the books down (OK I know its a Kindle book 😇) and have to keep reading into the early hours. Enjoyed it immensely. If you love paranormal look no further than this series and also the stand alones that accompany it. 💖
August 2, 2021
Excellent Read
Couldn't put it down - read it straight through. This book reveals more of Ruby's past and the revival of the Psychic Surveys group. Eighth book in the series and just as compelling as the books preceding it. I hope there are more to come!
Couldn't put it down - read it straight through. This book reveals more of Ruby's past and the revival of the Psychic Surveys group. Eighth book in the series and just as compelling as the books preceding it. I hope there are more to come!
August 10, 2021
Brilliant
Absolutely fantastic another triumph from the amazing Shani Struthers. This series never fails to deliver with every new story line. Another winner Shani I was very moved by this beautifully crafted book. Long may this series run.
Absolutely fantastic another triumph from the amazing Shani Struthers. This series never fails to deliver with every new story line. Another winner Shani I was very moved by this beautifully crafted book. Long may this series run.
September 9, 2021
💖💖💖💖💖
I love Psychic Surveys never a dull read a real diamond So glad I found this series, it's thrilling, haunting , suspenseful at times and the team is ALWAYS amazing and the romance is great and now there little family. 5 stars!
I love Psychic Surveys never a dull read a real diamond So glad I found this series, it's thrilling, haunting , suspenseful at times and the team is ALWAYS amazing and the romance is great and now there little family. 5 stars!
November 24, 2021
the weight of the soul
Another great read I do love this author the psychic surveys Ruby,ness, corina,Theo, brilliant at solving the lost souls what a gripping story I found it hard to put the book down
Another great read I do love this author the psychic surveys Ruby,ness, corina,Theo, brilliant at solving the lost souls what a gripping story I found it hard to put the book down
August 13, 2023
Great series!
This series is really good. Ruby and the Psychic Surveys team become involved in a very strange case that leads to yet another case where Ruby is psychically attacked! I’m looking forward to the next book!
This series is really good. Ruby and the Psychic Surveys team become involved in a very strange case that leads to yet another case where Ruby is psychically attacked! I’m looking forward to the next book!
August 5, 2021
Great book
Enjoyed this book so much I couldn't put it down. Definitely worth a read. I'm looking forward to the next one, I hope there is another one in the series.
Enjoyed this book so much I couldn't put it down. Definitely worth a read. I'm looking forward to the next one, I hope there is another one in the series.
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August 9, 2021Another excellent story
I absolutely love this series. The characters are so believable and the story woven so well between them. Can't wait for the next one.
I absolutely love this series. The characters are so believable and the story woven so well between them. Can't wait for the next one.
August 12, 2021
I missed this series. I really did and I enjoyed book 8. Started last night and finished this morning. Can’t wait for more to come.
August 18, 2021
Book 8
Well Shani Struthers has delivered again. A great supernatural story. It was great getting to catch up with the Psychic Surveys team again.
When is book 9 out?
Well Shani Struthers has delivered again. A great supernatural story. It was great getting to catch up with the Psychic Surveys team again.
When is book 9 out?
August 22, 2021
Non stop reading
The series gets better with each one. This one flows so well. Still want Jed to get his own story ;-)
The series gets better with each one. This one flows so well. Still want Jed to get his own story ;-)
August 22, 2021
Excellent
As always a brilliant read in the series. One I've loved every minute of and as always will eagerly be awaiting the next instalment
As always a brilliant read in the series. One I've loved every minute of and as always will eagerly be awaiting the next instalment
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September 4, 2021Gripping read.
Couldn't put this book down. Only took me two days to read. Amazing writing yet again. I can't wait to read the next one. Hopefully it won't be too long to wait.
Couldn't put this book down. Only took me two days to read. Amazing writing yet again. I can't wait to read the next one. Hopefully it won't be too long to wait.
September 10, 2021
Weight of the soul
One of if not the best by Shani to date. Can't wait for the next one. Psychic surveys is an amazing read. everyone of them. I am hooked.
One of if not the best by Shani to date. Can't wait for the next one. Psychic surveys is an amazing read. everyone of them. I am hooked.
September 17, 2021
Worth the wait...
Another awesome psychic surveys book, defiantly worth the wait.
Once again keeping me hooked from the start.
Cant wait for another one
Another awesome psychic surveys book, defiantly worth the wait.
Once again keeping me hooked from the start.
Cant wait for another one
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September 20, 2021Excellent
I have read all of Shan I Struthers books, each as good as the one before.
Look faward to the next
I have read all of Shan I Struthers books, each as good as the one before.
Look faward to the next
October 23, 2021
I finished this and am on to another good read as always
January 20, 2022
Psychic Surveys collection
Loved these books from the first right through to number eight. I love the characters and their connection to the light through their shared experiences.
Loved these books from the first right through to number eight. I love the characters and their connection to the light through their shared experiences.
February 9, 2022
Very suspensful
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. It was hard to put down. I hope there's another book coming to this series.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. It was hard to put down. I hope there's another book coming to this series.
February 22, 2022
Psychic Surveys
Oh WOW Shani has done it get again, this was another intense book in this series, and I loved it from start to finsh.
Oh WOW Shani has done it get again, this was another intense book in this series, and I loved it from start to finsh.
March 8, 2022
Amazing
I have loved every single book in this series had me hooked from page 1 could you put it down
I have loved every single book in this series had me hooked from page 1 could you put it down
July 13, 2023
Really enjoyed this boook
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