Invasion of Justice

Shadows of Justice #2

by Regan Black

In 2096 Chicago, empathic Petra Neiman can read people and crime scenes. When a serial killer invades her dreams and frames her brother for a gruesome murder, she must rely on skeptic and dark ops leader Gideon Callahan to solve the crime. "A perfect blend of mystery, paranormal, and suspense to create a pleasure of a reading experience." --Fallen Angles Reviews on the Shadows of Justice series

Genres: Paranormal

Nook

First published February 1, 2006

About the author

Regan Black, a USA Today bestselling author, writes award-winning, action-packed romantic novels featuring kick-butt heroines and the sexy heroes who fall in love with them. She and her husband currently enjoy the empty-nest life in the South Carolina Lowcountry where the rich blend of legend, romance, and history fuels her imagination.

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Reviews

[Grammy 1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have undertaken a Three Book Series for review. The author, Regan Black, submitted Veil of Justice Book 3 of her Shadows of Justice Series for Review . I must admit, the books are truly stand alone, but I am happy to have started from the beginning.

Petra Neiman, is an empath. She works under Special Agent Kincaid, for the Central Region Investigation Authority. When she is brought to a crime scene and can feel residuals of the murder and guide Kincaid and the authorities to the guilty.

We meet her in 2096, in Indianapolis, in the middle of a horrific dream where by she is in the head of a murderer, and feels and sees it through his eyes. .She is jarred awake by her phone and Kincaid telling her to come to Chicago, immediately and alone She is brought to a crime scene, where a dead woman was found. Using her abilities, she gives her report about what she feels .At the scene, is under-cover Dark-Ops Gideon Callahan . His "job" is to observe Petra under the disguise of helping her.

Petra is also told that her brother Nathan was arrested for a horrible murder. She realizes that was the murder in the dream she had. Since she was "there" through the eyes of the evil murderer she knows Nathan did not do it. Nathan and she share wonderful talents. His "BOND" is cut off from her and she must deal with the case at hand while continuing to try to reach him through the telepathy they share.

Petra’s abilities are brought out in feelings. She has to be warned about touch, because when this occurs, all the feelings from the other person is transferred to her in a stream of information. Her world has been built on very little personal contact. It also keeps her feelings safe as well

Ms Black has put all her ducks in a row. The scene is set for this thriller. Gideon who is an all black and white kind of guy, thinks feelings should not be at crime scenes. Petra our mystic is plagued by her talents. It becomes Gideon who searches his heart, to believe. I truly do not want to write any Spoilers for you the reader. If I say any more, I could do just that. Sooo

Did I say the "This series is compelling???" Did I say,"What a roller coaster ride???" Have I said " Get the books???" What I will say is "On to Book three Veil of Justice...

Review by Gloria Lakritz

Senior Reviewer Paranormal Romance Guild

[Belladonna]

6

[Loves To Dive · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's the year 2096, Petra Neiman is woke up from a horrible dream to sound of an old fashioned telephone ringing. She is called to the scene of a murder by Special Agent Kincaid who often uses her empath abilities to help him solve cases. At the scene she meets Gideon Callahan who she assumes works for the police but things are not always as they seem. Gideon is actually undercover watching over Petra.

While at the crime scene Petra touches one of the suspects and sees not only what happened but that her sister, whom she never knew she had, was there. Thus begins a wild ride where Petra and Gideon get entangled in more than just a simple murder. Along the way, we learn Petra has a brother, Nathan, who has been imprisoned for a murder Petra is sure he didn't commit. Characters from the first book in this series, Justice Incarnate, make appearances in this book as well.

This book follows the theme of the first book and takes it and runs. There are twists and turns you won't see coming and the future is portrayed in a very believable manner. The sexual tension between Petra and Gideon is palpable and their interactions with each other are filled with unease and a sense of rightness. This book is listed as paranormal romance but I would place it more in the Urban Fantasy genre. There is romance involved but the mystery and suspense are the meat of this book. If you enjoyed Justice Incarnate, you won't be disappointed in Invasion of Justice, I read it in one sitting. Can't wait to see what else Ms. Black has in store for us.

[Brandy Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is less a continuation of the first book, and more of an overlap, introducing new characters. Most of those characters are very exciting, indeed.

I think I liked the first book better than this one (and the third one). However, it is a nice mystery and with the same strong, supportive female characters, it was a joy to read.

[Sheryl · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am so disappointed that I couldn't get into this book. I loved the first one in the series. I made it to 43% before giving up. I just couldn't connect with the characters and the story was just hard to follow.