Helpful Score: 4
I read all of her books and sometimes I have to ask myself why. Her plots are good, the characters okay, but the dialogue at times is incredibly annoying. This book was a tad bit better than most.
The story focuses primarily on Abby Cooper (psychic) and her friend Candace (private eye) and their consulting association with the FBI. Abby's boyfriend Dutch is only minimally involved in this book. Enter Brice Harrison, FBI head who thinks psychics are nuts.
My main issue with these books has to do with the dialogue. Dutch calls Abby "sweetot" in a Bogie voice. The characters are constantly winking at each other. They sing out their lines, squeal and giggle them. These are folks in their late twenties up to mid-thirties. They act like teenagers.
When Ms. Laurie is writing about her field of psychic phenomena, her writing is strong and sure and the dialogue is even better than her normal writing. However, as she writes each book her writing and her dialogue improves. Her plots keep me reading and someday I hope to give her five stars! This is the first book I'd rate over two stars due to the much improved dialogue (i.e., far less of the cutesy stuff).
The story focuses primarily on Abby Cooper (psychic) and her friend Candace (private eye) and their consulting association with the FBI. Abby's boyfriend Dutch is only minimally involved in this book. Enter Brice Harrison, FBI head who thinks psychics are nuts.
My main issue with these books has to do with the dialogue. Dutch calls Abby "sweetot" in a Bogie voice. The characters are constantly winking at each other. They sing out their lines, squeal and giggle them. These are folks in their late twenties up to mid-thirties. They act like teenagers.
When Ms. Laurie is writing about her field of psychic phenomena, her writing is strong and sure and the dialogue is even better than her normal writing. However, as she writes each book her writing and her dialogue improves. Her plots keep me reading and someday I hope to give her five stars! This is the first book I'd rate over two stars due to the much improved dialogue (i.e., far less of the cutesy stuff).
Helpful Score: 4
This is the 7th installment of Miss Abby Cooper, PI. And I have to say it was one of the best out of the entire series. This book had a more serious tone about it, which I appreciated after all the crazy stunts pulled in Las Vegas. :) The gang buckles down and gets to work hard on this case, leaving no stone unturned. We are introduced to Dutch's new boss, Agent Harrison who is a real "doody-head" and doubts Abby's abilities. There was enough bickering in this book to bring just the right amount of comic relief to it. The ending had a nice twist (as per Mrs. Lauries standards) that I didnt see comming.
In this story, Abby and her partner Candice team up with the FBI to find 3 missing teenagers. (mentioned previously in the last book) As always, Abby uses her skill and wit to outsmart and catch the killer.
Im highly anticipating the next in series, where the gang heads out and moves to Austin TX!
Its an awesome series!
In this story, Abby and her partner Candice team up with the FBI to find 3 missing teenagers. (mentioned previously in the last book) As always, Abby uses her skill and wit to outsmart and catch the killer.
Im highly anticipating the next in series, where the gang heads out and moves to Austin TX!
Its an awesome series!
Helpful Score: 3
Not sure about this book, even though I've read all seven books, Laurie is now throwing things in that really make the story seem silly.
Abby Cooper and best friend private investigator Candice team up to help the FBI find three missing college students. Not only are all three missing, and presumed dead, but they all happen to be the children of important political leaders.
Bill Gaston, who has worked with Abby in the past, and has full faith in her abilities, brings her in much to the chagrin of the ever lovable Brice Harrington, who decided to put Abby through quite a bit of harassment. But when Abby starts putting the pieces together, much to the dismay of Harrington, what can he do, but follow Abby to the rather convoluted ending to this story.
Gee, a cold-hearted political figure with a secret life. People damaged in the process. Secrets kept at any cost. Seems to much in the realm of been there, done that. Hopefully, the next book will make a better impression.
Abby Cooper and best friend private investigator Candice team up to help the FBI find three missing college students. Not only are all three missing, and presumed dead, but they all happen to be the children of important political leaders.
Bill Gaston, who has worked with Abby in the past, and has full faith in her abilities, brings her in much to the chagrin of the ever lovable Brice Harrington, who decided to put Abby through quite a bit of harassment. But when Abby starts putting the pieces together, much to the dismay of Harrington, what can he do, but follow Abby to the rather convoluted ending to this story.
Gee, a cold-hearted political figure with a secret life. People damaged in the process. Secrets kept at any cost. Seems to much in the realm of been there, done that. Hopefully, the next book will make a better impression.
Helpful Score: 1
Good read I like these mysteries.
Helpful Score: 1
Psychic Abby Cooper is surprised to be asked by the FBI to assist in the investigation into 3 missing teenagers, especially as her boyfriend's new boss Agent Harrison is hostile to her ilk. Apparently Harrison's commander is friends with one of the parents and is determined to use all resources available, so Abby and her PI friend Candace face a roomful of hostile or at least skeptical agents, led by one who is eager to expose her as a fraud and kick her off the case. However, they are determined to do their best for the victims, especially as Abby has discovered that 2 are already dead and the third has only days left.
Victoria Laurie writes this one with her usual smoothness, marred on occasion by rocky dialogue. Her handling of the villain at the end, however, left a little to be desired - she seems to have had this urge to cram as much psychological baggage into the murderer as possible to make the ending revelation spectacular. It falls a little short, as while the identity of the killer was plausible (one of 2 of my guesses), the motives were a bit of a stretch for me, especially for the accomplice. And the romantic sidebar could be seen coming from a mile away. Nevertheless, this moved along at a quick pace, and makes a good addition to a series that is progressing nicely. It may lack meat, but makes a good addicting snack.
Victoria Laurie writes this one with her usual smoothness, marred on occasion by rocky dialogue. Her handling of the villain at the end, however, left a little to be desired - she seems to have had this urge to cram as much psychological baggage into the murderer as possible to make the ending revelation spectacular. It falls a little short, as while the identity of the killer was plausible (one of 2 of my guesses), the motives were a bit of a stretch for me, especially for the accomplice. And the romantic sidebar could be seen coming from a mile away. Nevertheless, this moved along at a quick pace, and makes a good addition to a series that is progressing nicely. It may lack meat, but makes a good addicting snack.
