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Psychic Eye Mystery #8
A Glimpse of Evil
Professional psychic Abigail Cooper is about to discover that some cold cases are better off dead...
As the FBI's newest Civilian Profiler, Abby Cooper is using her powers of intuition to help solve a backlog of the bureau's cold cases. But when she's the only one who's convinced that several separate cold cases are related, she'll have to call on every intuitive bone in her body before she's the one put on ice...
As the FBI's newest Civilian Profiler, Abby Cooper is using her powers of intuition to help solve a backlog of the bureau's cold cases. But when she's the only one who's convinced that several separate cold cases are related, she'll have to call on every intuitive bone in her body before she's the one put on ice...
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 6, 2010
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About the author
Victoria Laurie
47 books3,171 followersVictoria Laurie is the New York Times bestselling author of 32 books and counting. Over the past 16 years Victoria has created several series and a few stand-alone novels. Her mystery series include: The Psychic Eye Mysteries, The Life Coach Mysteries, and The Ghost Hunter Mysteries. She's also the author of two YA books, When and Forever Again, as well as a middle-grade series called The Oracles of Delphi Keep.
Currently, Victoria is working on the 17th book in both the Psychic Eye Mysteries and the 3rd book in the Life Coach Mysteries, along with also working to produce a brand NEW series called Spellbound set for release winter/spring 2020.
Victoria loves to connect with her fans, and you can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Victo...
Currently, Victoria is working on the 17th book in both the Psychic Eye Mysteries and the 3rd book in the Life Coach Mysteries, along with also working to produce a brand NEW series called Spellbound set for release winter/spring 2020.
Victoria loves to connect with her fans, and you can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Victo...
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April 16, 2018
While I enjoyed this and it was one of the better books in this series, there's one thing that drives me nuts in these books. I know I've mentioned it in a previous review, but I have to say it again because it's so prominent in this book. Abby is a psychic. Her "crew" warns her about impending doom. She lives her life trusting her gut above all. In this book, she specifically mentions training the other agents to learn to trust their gut. So why, WHY does she ignore the warnings she gets or dismiss her gut feelings?! Every single time she does this, she ends up in trouble. I get that there would be no plot if the entire book consisted of "Abby has a feeling that bad things will happen so she avoids the situation" but it just seems so dumb! It makes her seem dumb! And why do her friends, who are so sure of her abilities, not trust her when she tells them things?! And why is a PSYCHIC so oblivious to what's in front of her face? No spoiler, but it's very obvious what Dutch is up to and Abby, the PSYCHIC, never figures it out and just shrugs everything off. I'd love to see her be smarter and less self-involved.
September 1, 2010
I absolutely adore Ms Victoria Laurie's books! This highly anticipated 8th installment was by far one of the best ones to date. I devoured it in only a few sittings.
Abbey and the gang: Dutch (her sweetie) Candice (her BFF and Private investegator) and Brice (Dutch's boss) Have all packed up and moved to Austin, TX where Abbey has joined the newest chapter of the FBI called CCS or Cold Case Squad. Abby is put behind a desk and instructed to use her abilities to locate lost clues and help resolve some old cases.
While digging around an old car repair shop in Dallas, Abby and another agent are attacked, and in an act of self defense, she finds herself temporarily suspended from the CCS. As a result, Abbey and Candace decide to do some undercover snooping of their own to find the killer of 3 missing young girls from the Dallas area, all while Dutch and Brice are trying to figure out who be-headed 3 random men from the same area.
Candice and Brice are at each others throats, Dutch is faced with a life threatning illness, and Abbey finds herself in some major trouble during a flash flood. The ending was resolved quickly and i was proud to say i figured out who-done-it.
While I LOVED this book I had only one small beef about it. Being that I grew up in Dallas, and traveled to Austin several times, I know the travel time is between 4-5 hours by car. However in this book it indicates the travel time to be only 2 1/2 hours at most. Not a big deal, just a tad bit unbelieveable from my end. Overall it was a great read and I cant wait for the next book. I think I hear wedding bells already....
Abbey and the gang: Dutch (her sweetie) Candice (her BFF and Private investegator) and Brice (Dutch's boss) Have all packed up and moved to Austin, TX where Abbey has joined the newest chapter of the FBI called CCS or Cold Case Squad. Abby is put behind a desk and instructed to use her abilities to locate lost clues and help resolve some old cases.
While digging around an old car repair shop in Dallas, Abby and another agent are attacked, and in an act of self defense, she finds herself temporarily suspended from the CCS. As a result, Abbey and Candace decide to do some undercover snooping of their own to find the killer of 3 missing young girls from the Dallas area, all while Dutch and Brice are trying to figure out who be-headed 3 random men from the same area.
Candice and Brice are at each others throats, Dutch is faced with a life threatning illness, and Abbey finds herself in some major trouble during a flash flood. The ending was resolved quickly and i was proud to say i figured out who-done-it.
While I LOVED this book I had only one small beef about it. Being that I grew up in Dallas, and traveled to Austin several times, I know the travel time is between 4-5 hours by car. However in this book it indicates the travel time to be only 2 1/2 hours at most. Not a big deal, just a tad bit unbelieveable from my end. Overall it was a great read and I cant wait for the next book. I think I hear wedding bells already....
July 30, 2010
Another good entry in the "Psychic Eye" mystery series, I liked how much Laurie 'shook up' the characters by shifting the setting - and heroine - to Texas.
The mystery itself is a bit less linear than in the past few books (not a bad thing at all, just different) and there's more from the secondary characters here than in most of the books (also not a bad thing at all, just different.)
I did stumble with one scene where suddenly Abby seemed preachy and pushy - it struck a discordant note with me - but the scene was soon past and the story continued without much of a hitch.
I enjoy the Psychic Eye mysteries; they're fun, light, enjoyable stories and Abby is a fun character. If you've not read them, start with the first in the series, and enjoy the ride.
The mystery itself is a bit less linear than in the past few books (not a bad thing at all, just different) and there's more from the secondary characters here than in most of the books (also not a bad thing at all, just different.)
I did stumble with one scene where suddenly Abby seemed preachy and pushy - it struck a discordant note with me - but the scene was soon past and the story continued without much of a hitch.
I enjoy the Psychic Eye mysteries; they're fun, light, enjoyable stories and Abby is a fun character. If you've not read them, start with the first in the series, and enjoy the ride.
August 13, 2010
Abby Cooper and her boyfriend Dutch Rivers have both taken jobs with the FBI and moved to Austin, Texas. As a psychic Abby's new job involves her looking at cold cases and using her powers of intuition to try and solve them - something that doesn't thrill the other FBI investigators. Abby’s not one to back away from a challenge and soon solves several cold cases. But trouble seems to follow Abby around, and soon she's in trouble with the FBI. Not only that, but she's convinced several cold cases are linked to each other and begins to investigate these cases with the help of her friend Candice. Little do they realize a killer is closer to them than they know.
“A Glimpse of Evil” is another nice entry in Victoria Laurie's Psychic Eye mystery series. Laurie finds a way to reinvent the series with each and every book and this one is no different. The idea to have Abby work on cold cases for the FBI is a brilliant one and as always it is fun to watch as Abby uses her “crew” to do her stuff. The cases she works on are sad ones and while the book is fiction, the cases are all too real. The dynamics of Abby working closely with the FBI agents are well done and it was interesting to read as Abby shows the agents how to get in touch with their intuition. The series isn't designed to have readers try to figure out whodunit, but instead sit back and marvel as Abby does her stuff. One thing that makes this series work so well is Abby's relationship with Dutch and her friends and Laurie perhaps cheats a bit by having all of Abby's friends either move to Texas or think about it but is still nice to see characters like Dave and Milo again. There is an underlying sense of danger throughout the book and a doozy of a plot twist that makes this book worth reading. While the plot is neatly wrapped up in this book, Laurie gives a glimpse of what the next book will be and I'm already looking forward to reading it.
“A Glimpse of Evil” is another winner by Victoria Laurie.
“A Glimpse of Evil” is another nice entry in Victoria Laurie's Psychic Eye mystery series. Laurie finds a way to reinvent the series with each and every book and this one is no different. The idea to have Abby work on cold cases for the FBI is a brilliant one and as always it is fun to watch as Abby uses her “crew” to do her stuff. The cases she works on are sad ones and while the book is fiction, the cases are all too real. The dynamics of Abby working closely with the FBI agents are well done and it was interesting to read as Abby shows the agents how to get in touch with their intuition. The series isn't designed to have readers try to figure out whodunit, but instead sit back and marvel as Abby does her stuff. One thing that makes this series work so well is Abby's relationship with Dutch and her friends and Laurie perhaps cheats a bit by having all of Abby's friends either move to Texas or think about it but is still nice to see characters like Dave and Milo again. There is an underlying sense of danger throughout the book and a doozy of a plot twist that makes this book worth reading. While the plot is neatly wrapped up in this book, Laurie gives a glimpse of what the next book will be and I'm already looking forward to reading it.
“A Glimpse of Evil” is another winner by Victoria Laurie.
February 10, 2021
Abby and Dutch move to TX and start new jobs for the FBI.
What I enjoyed:
* Interesting perspective of moving from Michigan to Texas.
* Loved Abby's way of auditing the cold cases and her training class
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What could be better:
* Not sure why Brice stays with Candice, she never trusts him for anything
* For someone who is psychic, Abby manages to be TSTL a lot and ignores some very specific warnings which lead to near death situations
What I enjoyed:
* Interesting perspective of moving from Michigan to Texas.
* Loved Abby's way of auditing the cold cases and her training class
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What could be better:
* Not sure why Brice stays with Candice, she never trusts him for anything
* For someone who is psychic, Abby manages to be TSTL a lot and ignores some very specific warnings which lead to near death situations
August 15, 2011
This was okay at best. I liked the previous books in this series but this one was too far fetched to be believable. I seriously doubt that the FBI would allow Abby's boyfriend to be her supervisor. And how convenient that the boyfriend's boss is dating Abby's best friend. And they all move from Michigan to Texas. Together. And her former handyman and the boyfriend's former partner are also moving to Texas??? Right. Way too cheesy for me.
February 2, 2024
Psychic Abby Cooper is now part of the FBI's Cold Case Unit. It's a lot more taxing not to mention dangerous that it sounded. Fun Paranormal.
August 14, 2017
I love me some Abby Cooper mystery. It's light and fluffy and funny and exactly what the doctor ordered... I also like how the characters keep on moving forward.
January 2, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. The last couple of have not been quite a hit with me, but Ms Laurie has definitely stepped up her game with this book.
I do not know if you actually have to read these books in order, but to understand the character development of Abby Cooper and her friends, it might be a good idea to start at the beginning.
Moving from Boston to Austin, Texas, Abby is following the love of her life, Dutch, to his new job and the two of them will now be members of the newly formed cold case squad. However, for Abby, this is like coming home. Candice is already there and trying to get herself established as a private investigator, Brice Dutch's boss is the head of the new department, her home remodelers and his old lady, and maybe even a police officer from Michigan might show up.
The welcome Abby receives is not as warm as she had hoped- take a bunch of seasoned investigators and they are not going to look too kindly on a psychic. Nevertheless, Abby and Dutch quickly prove that they are a powerhouse when they darn near hit the squads solved case quota in a single day.
As cases seem to come together and a few of them have remarkable similarities, Abby and an almost convinced investigator do a little side work on their own. Unfortunately, it is not the easy question and answer session that they had envisioned. With missing bodies and bullets flying, Abby is once again in way over her head.
The previous books in the series ran very hot and cold with me, but I can tell you that I finished this book in one day, which is something that I do not usually do. The storyline and pace kept solid throughout, even though from time to time Abby and Candice did come across as two high schoolers, but I will forgive this bit of silliness. But just this one time.
I can now say that I would definitely recommend this and the Ghost Hunter Mystery series that Ms Laurie writes.
I do not know if you actually have to read these books in order, but to understand the character development of Abby Cooper and her friends, it might be a good idea to start at the beginning.
Moving from Boston to Austin, Texas, Abby is following the love of her life, Dutch, to his new job and the two of them will now be members of the newly formed cold case squad. However, for Abby, this is like coming home. Candice is already there and trying to get herself established as a private investigator, Brice Dutch's boss is the head of the new department, her home remodelers and his old lady, and maybe even a police officer from Michigan might show up.
The welcome Abby receives is not as warm as she had hoped- take a bunch of seasoned investigators and they are not going to look too kindly on a psychic. Nevertheless, Abby and Dutch quickly prove that they are a powerhouse when they darn near hit the squads solved case quota in a single day.
As cases seem to come together and a few of them have remarkable similarities, Abby and an almost convinced investigator do a little side work on their own. Unfortunately, it is not the easy question and answer session that they had envisioned. With missing bodies and bullets flying, Abby is once again in way over her head.
The previous books in the series ran very hot and cold with me, but I can tell you that I finished this book in one day, which is something that I do not usually do. The storyline and pace kept solid throughout, even though from time to time Abby and Candice did come across as two high schoolers, but I will forgive this bit of silliness. But just this one time.
I can now say that I would definitely recommend this and the Ghost Hunter Mystery series that Ms Laurie writes.
April 19, 2017
The first of the Psychic Eye series that took place somewhere other than Michigan. With the economy plummetting in Michigan, Abby and Dutch decide to move to Texas. Dutch gets a huge promotion, becoming the ASAC of a new FBI division devoted to solving cold cases. Abby is hired on as a civilian profiler. Of course, that doesn't last too long before she's suspended pending an IA investigation. Which doesn't exactly stop her from investigating. Between trying to find the man who killed three young girls, and trying to get Candice to see that if she doesn't take the leap, her and Harrison were going to end up miserable, Abby's intuition is in overload.
I enjoyed this installment of Laurie's Psychic Eye series. While the storyline tends to be a bit repetitive (yep...she gets hurt and ends up in the hospital) moving them to Texas and giving Abby a job within the FBI (as short lived as that proved to be) refreshed it quite a bit.
The whole Candice/Brice thing often left me annoyed. I didn't understand how they could both be so oblivious to what the other was feeling. I kind of wanted to smack them. Of course, having Abby feel the same way made it better. I didn't spend all of my time telling the other characters to do something, they were already doing it.
As for Abby and Dutch's relationship, I'll admit I've grown attached to it. At one point I suspected that she might break them up, and I got angry. I wasn't expecting to get angry as I've never been on Team Dutch...but I was definitely angry. And when it turned out that they didn't break up, I had to admit my feelings on the subject. Dutch has grown on me, and I would be sad to see him go.
The ending left me really wanting to read the next book, which is out, so I may have to buy it, even though I've discovered it is in hardcover.
I enjoyed this installment of Laurie's Psychic Eye series. While the storyline tends to be a bit repetitive (yep...she gets hurt and ends up in the hospital) moving them to Texas and giving Abby a job within the FBI (as short lived as that proved to be) refreshed it quite a bit.
The whole Candice/Brice thing often left me annoyed. I didn't understand how they could both be so oblivious to what the other was feeling. I kind of wanted to smack them. Of course, having Abby feel the same way made it better. I didn't spend all of my time telling the other characters to do something, they were already doing it.
As for Abby and Dutch's relationship, I'll admit I've grown attached to it. At one point I suspected that she might break them up, and I got angry. I wasn't expecting to get angry as I've never been on Team Dutch...but I was definitely angry. And when it turned out that they didn't break up, I had to admit my feelings on the subject. Dutch has grown on me, and I would be sad to see him go.
The ending left me really wanting to read the next book, which is out, so I may have to buy it, even though I've discovered it is in hardcover.
February 27, 2011
I really like this series about a psychic who gets involved in crimes, but this one is a mess. Abigail Cooper and her S.O. FBI agent relocate to Austin TX, away from the failing economy of Michigan. She's working as a civilian profiler for the FBI, while Dutch is her boss. Her former partner, the PI Candice Fusco is also in TX, in love with their boss. The coincidents stretched my willing sense of disbelief into incredulity.
Everybody's love life is a mess. I couldn't get past the whole sleeping with your boss in the bureaucratic FBI. The whole story was unfocused and unclear. Exciting things like getting caught in a flash flood, talking down a revenge seeking soldier just made me anxious to get to the end so I could go clean something. I'm very sad. I hope she can find her footing again and bring back the wacky, unconventional fun of the first books.
Everybody's love life is a mess. I couldn't get past the whole sleeping with your boss in the bureaucratic FBI. The whole story was unfocused and unclear. Exciting things like getting caught in a flash flood, talking down a revenge seeking soldier just made me anxious to get to the end so I could go clean something. I'm very sad. I hope she can find her footing again and bring back the wacky, unconventional fun of the first books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2010
Some books in this series were 5-stars. This, in my opinion, is the weakest of the bunch. There were no interesting new characters, no compelling central plot (it kind of moved around from subplot to subplot, and none really took center stage), and some of the "lingo" referring to Abby's psychic process that was used heavily in early books just vanished. Seemed odd. It ended with the setup for book 9, so we'll see if that puts the series back on track.
October 19, 2020
Abby is a great character, a psychic who has just moved to Texas with her boyfriend and a new job with the FBI. Using her gifts, Abby goes through cold cases to see what could be solved still and despite being met with hostility and skepticism, she works hard to prove her herself and, of course, ends up in the middle of the action. Abby is smart, relatable and a joy to read. She is the kind of person that I wish I knew in real life, down to earth and no-nonsense. The writing style here is really good, with great flow and pacing. I will absolutely be reading more in this series.
December 30, 2017
Abby Cooper and her boyfriend have moved to Austin. Dutch has received a promotion with the FBI and is part of a new unit reworking cold cases using Abby and her psychic abilities. Also now living in Austin is Candice and her boyfriend , the head FBI agent of the new unit. Lots of drama between Candice and her boyfriend. Abby feels overloaded and has recurring headaches. The book was a quick easy read.
April 26, 2021
That ending suggestion 0_0
Another fun book in the series.
Another fun book in the series.
March 20, 2022
3.5 Stars
rounded up to 4 Stars.
August 19, 2010
I enjoyed this book and will definitely read the next when it comes out, but I just didn't feel like this one had the same Oomph as the rest. For one thing, it was like Laverne & Shirley moving to California from Milwaukee - all the characters moved with the main character, so it was basically the same show in a different setting - and the setting really didn't matter much. Why the need to move locales? It didn't take anything away from the story, but it didn't add anything either.
I also felt the mystery ending was wrapped up too quickly and without enough drama/action. And the part where she taught the class, I didn't really get.
Other than that, the story was fun and I liked the way Brice's character was developed.
Product Description
As the FBI's newest civilian profiler, Abby Cooper has a tough job ahead of her. Not only does she have to use her powers of intuition to help solve a backlog of the bureau's cold cases, but she must also win over a frosty group of seasoned investigators and teach them how to develop their own perceptive abilities.
If that weren't challenging enough, Abby's sure that several of the cold cases are connected, but she's the only one who's convinced. Things go from bad to worse when Abby and another agent are suspended for not following protocol, leaving Abby and her old partner, Candice, to investigate on their own. To discover how these pieces fit together, Abby will have to call on every intuitive bone in her body... before she's the one put on ice.
I also felt the mystery ending was wrapped up too quickly and without enough drama/action. And the part where she taught the class, I didn't really get.
Other than that, the story was fun and I liked the way Brice's character was developed.
Product Description
As the FBI's newest civilian profiler, Abby Cooper has a tough job ahead of her. Not only does she have to use her powers of intuition to help solve a backlog of the bureau's cold cases, but she must also win over a frosty group of seasoned investigators and teach them how to develop their own perceptive abilities.
If that weren't challenging enough, Abby's sure that several of the cold cases are connected, but she's the only one who's convinced. Things go from bad to worse when Abby and another agent are suspended for not following protocol, leaving Abby and her old partner, Candice, to investigate on their own. To discover how these pieces fit together, Abby will have to call on every intuitive bone in her body... before she's the one put on ice.
February 14, 2016
Question: When a writer has a decent/good series.... Why do they eventually have to make their protagonist do the MOST STUPID Out-of-Character things? Why ruin a likeable character? I just don't get it. Not only does it ruin the series for me, but then I usually stop reading the series.....
That being said:
I'm on page 39 and already I'm peeved: Abby Cooper (psychic investigator) has accepted a job with the FBI (as a civilian "intuitive" investigator), working on cold cases w/ her boyfriend (whom she has been with for 3 years) and one of his friends. On her first day at work, she immediately comes up with clues to 2 unsolved murders and the FIRST thing her agent/boyfriend does is discredit her knowledge. Well, I'm going to tell you if it had been me, I'd have told him to GFH and walked off the job! So already from the beginning I have problems with this book!
Now her best friend, Candace (who is dating another agent in charge of the project) has convinced Abby to STEAL a case file, so they can secretly work on it together.... WHAT A CROCK! I'm So done!
That being said:
I'm on page 39 and already I'm peeved: Abby Cooper (psychic investigator) has accepted a job with the FBI (as a civilian "intuitive" investigator), working on cold cases w/ her boyfriend (whom she has been with for 3 years) and one of his friends. On her first day at work, she immediately comes up with clues to 2 unsolved murders and the FIRST thing her agent/boyfriend does is discredit her knowledge. Well, I'm going to tell you if it had been me, I'd have told him to GFH and walked off the job! So already from the beginning I have problems with this book!
Now her best friend, Candace (who is dating another agent in charge of the project) has convinced Abby to STEAL a case file, so they can secretly work on it together.... WHAT A CROCK! I'm So done!
April 3, 2011
In this book I have heard others say they have a hard time picturing all the characters of Michigan moving to Texas, but my guess is that in a perfect world we would take our friends with us if we could. We find Dutch, Abby, Dave, Candice, Brice, and lastly Milo all in Texas working in a newly developed branch of the FBI known as CCS. Abby has recently joined up with the FBI as a new agent. She has trouble juggling her abilities without burning out. Abby investigates cases in her own way and after a suspension ends up investigating cases with her PI partner Candice who's been bouncing around relationship wise with Brice. Will stubborn minds prevail. Dutch also suffers a medical scare which brings him to evaluate where his relationship with Abby is headed. A great series can't wait for the next one.
October 11, 2013
So, yeah, I'm a bit ashamed that I've now read 8 of these books....but sometimes a little fluff reading is a good break from reality. I like parts of these books, but some parts infuriate me.
Things I like:
I enjoy the concept - a psychic helps solve crimes: fun!
I think the crimes are well thought out and aren't too silly.
It's interesting when she talks about the intuitive process.
Things I hate:
The cheesiness. I enjoy, light and fun, but some of it gets ridiculous.
I would like to see a little more intelligence coming from the female characters. Stubborn and a complete lack of ability to inject reason into your decisions do not equal a strong and independent woman. She's a psychic for God's sake! She can't see these scenarios playing out?
Things I like:
I enjoy the concept - a psychic helps solve crimes: fun!
I think the crimes are well thought out and aren't too silly.
It's interesting when she talks about the intuitive process.
Things I hate:
The cheesiness. I enjoy, light and fun, but some of it gets ridiculous.
I would like to see a little more intelligence coming from the female characters. Stubborn and a complete lack of ability to inject reason into your decisions do not equal a strong and independent woman. She's a psychic for God's sake! She can't see these scenarios playing out?
November 22, 2018
Abby and her boyfriend have just moved to Texas, and now she's working with him at the FBI. However, the rest of the group they are working with don't believe in Abby, or her gift. And that causes a few issues, and as she tries to help people out something bad happens to her and a co-worker.
Then Abby is trying to help her friend with her love life, and things start to get a little bit crazy.
This book was actually very good, and I really enjoyed it a lot. I loved how Abby was trying out something new, even if it may not have worked with her. But I liked it a lot.
I also loved knowing about Abby and her boyfriend, and things that were going on as well. I'm actually starting to like Dutch a lot, and now I'm super excited for the next one. It's going to be awesome!
Then Abby is trying to help her friend with her love life, and things start to get a little bit crazy.
This book was actually very good, and I really enjoyed it a lot. I loved how Abby was trying out something new, even if it may not have worked with her. But I liked it a lot.
I also loved knowing about Abby and her boyfriend, and things that were going on as well. I'm actually starting to like Dutch a lot, and now I'm super excited for the next one. It's going to be awesome!
March 19, 2023
I was able to finish it due to my interest in psychic and intuitive gifts, as the main character has, however this book went nowhere. It was full of pointless conversations and then breaking for lunch, or a bite to eat. I thought the intuitive stiff would weigh heavier in the story than it did. This is probably more teen or young adult genre than I realized. It was very underdeveloped and simple. I was two thirds of the way through the book, and still had no idea what the "glimpse of evil" in the title was referring to, or when things were going to start picking up. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this book.
June 7, 2021
I can’t tell you how much I really enjoy Victoria Laurie’s Psychic Eye Series. I started reading this series years ago and then had stopped. I have no idea why because I thoroughly enjoy the stories.
Victoria Laurie writes a fun and engaging story that you can read in one sitting and there is always something that makes you smile but also keeps you reading because you want to know what will happen next.
I definitely recommend any of the books in this series.
Victoria Laurie writes a fun and engaging story that you can read in one sitting and there is always something that makes you smile but also keeps you reading because you want to know what will happen next.
I definitely recommend any of the books in this series.
July 21, 2010
Really liked this one! Abby seemed to get herself into more trouble than usual, but all the romantic stuff going on between her & Dutch, and Candice & Brice was a nice diversion from that. I didn't care much for the one before this, but this one was back on the mark. I'll be ready for the next one.
July 23, 2010
A little bit weaker then previous books in this series. From time to time it seemed that Abby is losing her touch. Doesn't she have the lie detector anymore for example? The identity of the murder was so obvious to the reader much too early and it seemed a bit strange that Abby and Candace didn't see it...
I also missed Eggy in this book.
But nevertheless an entertaining reading all-in-all.
I also missed Eggy in this book.
But nevertheless an entertaining reading all-in-all.
June 15, 2015
I am so disappointed in this latest addition to Psychic Eye. The characterization is shallow and flat. The new angle of having her work for the FBI is ludicrous the way it plays out. The romance between her best friend and boss was irritating. I can barely give it two stars.
January 30, 2023
***Re-Read: February 26, 2016***
October 8, 2025
Abby and Dutch have moved to Austin, Texas to work in a newly formed FBI department - clearing cold cases. Abby is working for the FBI as a profiler on those cold cases. The other agents resent her but when she starts picking up on new evidence and the whole team starts clearing cold cases they begin to warm to her. When I realized one plot line involved child murders I almost skipped to the next book. I have a very hard time reading about this kind of crime and what it does to the families left behind. But the author handled as well as this kind of subject can be handled and allowed Abby to be a caring, compassionate character determined not to bring further grief to these people, but to bring closure to them. As usual, the fact this series was started in 2007 (or '08) tends to make me pause occasionally as the technology or terminology is out of sync with 2025 but it's brief and doesn't detract from the great mystery plot line.
December 8, 2018
Omgs. I wish every town had a Victoria Laurie series. She uses actual restaurants and landmarks. I’d just moved to Austin and reading this book was way better than a boring travel guide. This book has so much action it’s hard to put down. The psychic readings are believable, like the main character feels she needs to duck before bullets start flying. I was really worried it would be treated like magic and she’s just psychically discover the killer at the end. The psychic link gives the reader some of the clues and it’s really one you to put them together before the last few pages. I had to have the next book immediately, although they can all stand alone.
March 21, 2023
Hilarious
Step aside Stephanie Plum. Watch out Poppy Fields. My new favorite hapless heroine is Abigail Cooper, a "professional intuitive" who blunders in and out of danger with panache and foresight. I haven't had a good night's sleep since discovering the Psychic Eye Mysteries because I literally cannot put them down. Two thumbs way up. If you are a cozy mystery fan, run, do not walk, to your library to start this series ASAP.
Step aside Stephanie Plum. Watch out Poppy Fields. My new favorite hapless heroine is Abigail Cooper, a "professional intuitive" who blunders in and out of danger with panache and foresight. I haven't had a good night's sleep since discovering the Psychic Eye Mysteries because I literally cannot put them down. Two thumbs way up. If you are a cozy mystery fan, run, do not walk, to your library to start this series ASAP.
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