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More in Heaven and Earth
Shadows from Another Life
A woman who can see past lives falling in love with a man who’s been dead for 100 years--should be easy, right? Um, no. Teena Jones has always known about being murdered in her past life. That’s no biggie. But when she falls in love with a revenant, things get complicated. Still, can’t a girl break up with the undead man she loves for reasons even she doesn’t understand without the Magical Council sticking their noses in? If only. The Hon. William Ambrose Deighton was the younger son of a minor baron a century or so ago, and nothing in that lifetime prepared him for the afterlife he’s living. Or for Teena, who--despite the fact that they’re perfect for each other--won’t let him love her. But suddenly the Council comes calling. It seems Teena’s murderer has been reincarnated and is leaving behind bodies again--including Teena’s, if she doesn’t look out. Together with the Council’s Outer Banks Irregulars--which include a psychic, a sorcerer, a dog-shaped magical parolee, a revenant who dreams of the circus, and a drag queen vampire--they need to figure out why, and how to stop him. Still, as they race across Europe, through stately homes, stone cairns, Parisian cemeteries, and ancient Venice--not to mention a ride on the Orient Express --the case becomes much more complex. It seems this killer has accomplices from his former life, and, this time, the changes they plot will drag the world into a cruel and heartless past from which it might never escape. Can the paranormal world’s weirdest (and occasionally entirely unprepared) detectives find a way to stop them? Shadows from Another Life is a perfect introduction to the More in Heaven and Earth universe. Continuing readers will delight in visits from dozens of old friends, while new readers can easily enjoy the loads of quirky humor, romance, and intense suspense of this paranormal roadtrip meets funny, magical, and creepy paranormal mystery. On a Katherine Gilbert wackiness scale of 1-to-10 sarcastic talking cats*, this one is a 7. * Not all stories contain talking cats. Wackiness may take other forms. The More in Heaven and Earth series is all set in the same magical universe filled with angels, witches, werewolves, demons, vampires, ghosts, and many other supernatural creatures. These intriguing tales can be read in any order or as stand-alones and will introduce the reader to a variety of fascinating characters throughout the many unique locales of this exciting world.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2023
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About the author
Katherine Gilbert
19 books586 followersKatherine Gilbert was born at house number 1313 and then transplanted to a crumbling antebellum ruin so gothic that The Munsters would have run from it. She has since gained several ridiculously-impractical degrees in English, Religious Studies, and Women's Studies. She now teaches at a South Carolina community college, where all her students think, correctly, that she is very, very strange, indeed. You can also sign up for her newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dCcccL To interact with her and get previews, join her reader group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/11691...
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March 1, 2023
Teena Jones can see other people’s past lives. Not that she wants to. Teena herself is living a reincarnation. However, because of her skill, the Magical Council wants her to look into their latest case. She has a team of Irregulars to help her, made up of several other supernaturally gifted folks, including William, the ghostly love of her life, who looks really great in a bowler hat.
The case involves a murderer, Nicholas Brown, who is targeting those who he feels wronged him in a previous life and Teena is probably on that list. Actually, it seems like he is the one who wronged Teena, but who can reason with a crazy power-hungry man?
The case takes the team to several interesting locations, including a ride on the Orient Express. It seems they are chasing a man, who in his previous life, had ties to the Nazi’s. And now, Brown wants to try again, bringing back the Nazis take over the world. Are you kidding me?! How did we get to this?
“….for the last decade or so, the masks were off, and any irrational hatred or prejudice was not only acceptable again. It was often valorized or cheered. There wer too many attitudes which were similar to those during the rise of the Third Reich lately….” (From Shadows from Another Life by Katherine Gilbert)
If this is not a comment on certain aspects of the world today, I don’t know what is. This is the second book that I have read from this author, and in both, Ms. Gilbert has presented socio-political views that are deftly woven into the story. The story may appear to be a paranormal romp through multiple locations involving a veritable smorgasbord of supernatural beings, but there is a point to all this.
This book is a follow up to Postcards from Another World, with the heroine and hero (Gillian and Nasser) of that story in charge of this investigation. Both Teena and William seem to be unassuming people, content to stay in the background, except when they feel it is important not to be. Most of the team is similar, with very little real leadership needed. The play to their individual strengths and do whatever it takes to complete the task. They exemplify teamwork.
While part of the More in Heaven and Earth series, Shadows from Another Life stands on its own. I liked this book as much as I liked Postcards. The story is mapped out in a similar way. The plot is simple, but takes the reader on many side streets before getting to the final destination and ultimate confrontation. The characters are diverse, including a talking dog, vampire, sorcerer, angel and werewolf. And the romance between Teena and William is sweet! Reader’s who enjoy a good paranormal adventure will appreciate this story and probably the entire series.
Through StoryOrigin, the author provided a copy of this book. My review is my honest opinion.
The case involves a murderer, Nicholas Brown, who is targeting those who he feels wronged him in a previous life and Teena is probably on that list. Actually, it seems like he is the one who wronged Teena, but who can reason with a crazy power-hungry man?
The case takes the team to several interesting locations, including a ride on the Orient Express. It seems they are chasing a man, who in his previous life, had ties to the Nazi’s. And now, Brown wants to try again, bringing back the Nazis take over the world. Are you kidding me?! How did we get to this?
“….for the last decade or so, the masks were off, and any irrational hatred or prejudice was not only acceptable again. It was often valorized or cheered. There wer too many attitudes which were similar to those during the rise of the Third Reich lately….” (From Shadows from Another Life by Katherine Gilbert)
If this is not a comment on certain aspects of the world today, I don’t know what is. This is the second book that I have read from this author, and in both, Ms. Gilbert has presented socio-political views that are deftly woven into the story. The story may appear to be a paranormal romp through multiple locations involving a veritable smorgasbord of supernatural beings, but there is a point to all this.
This book is a follow up to Postcards from Another World, with the heroine and hero (Gillian and Nasser) of that story in charge of this investigation. Both Teena and William seem to be unassuming people, content to stay in the background, except when they feel it is important not to be. Most of the team is similar, with very little real leadership needed. The play to their individual strengths and do whatever it takes to complete the task. They exemplify teamwork.
While part of the More in Heaven and Earth series, Shadows from Another Life stands on its own. I liked this book as much as I liked Postcards. The story is mapped out in a similar way. The plot is simple, but takes the reader on many side streets before getting to the final destination and ultimate confrontation. The characters are diverse, including a talking dog, vampire, sorcerer, angel and werewolf. And the romance between Teena and William is sweet! Reader’s who enjoy a good paranormal adventure will appreciate this story and probably the entire series.
Through StoryOrigin, the author provided a copy of this book. My review is my honest opinion.
March 5, 2023
Never a dull moment.
This fun story to read has Teena comes to grips with the fact that her uncle killed off her family in her past life and wants to do in again. There is a trip to Venice on the Orient Express, a very bad experience for some on the notorious Poveglia island and acceptance into The Irregulars.
This fun story to read has Teena comes to grips with the fact that her uncle killed off her family in her past life and wants to do in again. There is a trip to Venice on the Orient Express, a very bad experience for some on the notorious Poveglia island and acceptance into The Irregulars.
August 20, 2023
Excellent
A wonderfully well plotted gothic mystery mixed with urban fantasy and a touch of paranormal romance, this book benefits from well crafted characters and exquisite world building.
A wonderfully well plotted gothic mystery mixed with urban fantasy and a touch of paranormal romance, this book benefits from well crafted characters and exquisite world building.
February 17, 2024
Interesting Story
This book was a interesting concept. I loved the reincarnation and past life injected into the story which not an often used concept .
This book was a interesting concept. I loved the reincarnation and past life injected into the story which not an often used concept .
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