by Jasmyn | Jul 24, 2019 | Book Reviews, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Readers
Nocturnal is quite a rollercoaster ride of paranormal suspense mixed with a good dose of horror. It starts out like a gritty cop drama, with Bryan and his partner, Pookie, showing up at the scene of a gruesome murder. But even though they are the best in the city, they don’t get assigned to the case. In fact, they’re told to stay away from it.
So, of course, they don’t. They follow along, getting themselves deeper and deeper into a world they never even imagined existed. Monsters, a hooded hunter, a rising King all wait along the way.
This book isn’t for the squeamish – there were a few times my stomach turned at the scenes and descriptions – so be warned. But it’s well worth it, and I just had to know what was going to happen next.
My only complaint about the audio was that Pookie (one of the detectives) sounded exactly like Mike Wazowski – the little green guy from Monsters Inc – so that is what I pictured every time.
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Title: Nocturnal
Author: Scott Sigler
Genre: Paranormal Suspense, Horror
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Homicide detective Bryan Clauser is losing his mind.
How else to explain the dreams he keeps having—dreams that mirror, with impossible accuracy, the gruesome serial murders taking place all over San Francisco? How else to explain the feelings these dreams provoke in him—not disgust, not horror, but excitement?
As Bryan and his longtime partner, Lawrence “Pookie” Chang, investigate the murders, they learn that things are even stranger than they at first seem. For the victims are all enemies of a seemingly ordinary young boy—a boy who is gripped by the same dreams that haunt Bryan. Meanwhile, a shadowy vigilante, seemingly armed with superhuman powers, is out there killing the killers. And Bryan and Pookie’s superiors—from the mayor on down—seem strangely eager to keep the detectives from discovering the truth.
Doubting his own sanity and stripped of his badge, Bryan begins to suspect that he’s stumbled into the crosshairs of a shadow war that has gripped his city for more than a century—a war waged by a race of killers living in San Francisco’s unknown, underground ruins, emerging at night to feed on those who will not be missed.
And as Bryan learns the truth about his own intimate connections to the killings, he discovers that those who matter most to him are in mortal danger…and that he may be the only man gifted—or cursed—with the power to do battle with the nocturnals.
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by Jasmyn | Jul 12, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult
Trajectory is the prequel novel to Carissa Andrew’s Pendomus Chronicles, and it gives us a little peek into some character origins – or at least I think it does. I feel like you’d need to read the part of the series first to truly understand the importance of what happens in Trajectory. But if you haven’t read them yet, then prepare to be intrigued by two completely different worlds and the people within them.
I really liked the way the Helix was described. The glimpse of a potential utopian society, but we all know where that leads. The Lateral was also interesting, but not so much because of the society, but the characters. I felt like I got to know them better than the Helix characters.
Definitely worth the read if you have read or plan on reading the Pendomus Chronicles.
P.S. Trajectory is currently free on ebook retailers (see below for links)!
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Title: Trajectory (Pendomus Chronicles #0)
Author: Carissa Andrews
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction
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THE PREQUEL to the #1 International Amazon Bestseller, Pendomus…
In order to be nudged toward their ultimate destinies—Runa Cophem and Traeton Revasco had to break ranks from what they already knew. Set a year before the #1 Amazon Bestseller, Pendomus, this prequel grounds you in the world of Pendomus, while setting you up for the wild ride ahead.
Read it for FREE whereever ebooks are sold.
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by Jasmyn | Jul 3, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
I loved these characters. The interactions between Maddie Kingston and her “rival” Nick Holter really made this book sing. You can tell right away from the bachelor’s auction that they have some chemistry, some pent up emotions, and a looong history.
An old family feud with origins that neither of them really understands is what really stands between them. Nick is determined to “win” the company back for his grandfather, and Maddie is determined to show her family that not all of her schemes end up in failure. She’ll bring the company back to life and help it thrive.
I actually fell in love with the mystery surrounding the family feud. It was a constant presence in the background of the story – looming over the families like an oncoming storm – but never really making an appearance until the end. Then it made up for everything and all sorts of bombs and blowups came out. I loved it.
Unfortunately, I just didn’t really like Nick. He seemed like a good guy, but as soon as I found out he was going to try and take Maddie’s company away, he lost me. Break the feud, Nick! Break the feud! Now, Nick’s grandfather was a crotchety old sweetheart, and I really liked his version of a HEA.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: Heart and Sole (Kingston Family #1)
Author: Miranda Liasson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Getting even.
One step at a time…
Maddie Kingston just walked away from everything in order to take over her family’s struggling shoe business. And she’s in some serious trouble. The majority of the company’s shares have been bought out by none other than Maddie’s ex-boyfriend, self-made billionaire Nick Holter. Now Maddie needs his help…even if it means buying Nick from a charity bachelor auction.
After the Kingstons destroyed his grandfather’s career, Nick vowed to take over their company. He’s inches from victory when he finds himself bought and paid for…by his sexy ex-girlfriend who’s hell-bent on saving her family’s company. Between their families’ feud and their own unfinished business, tempers – and emotions – run hot. Too hot.
Because kissing with the enemy is a guaranteed shoe-in for trouble…
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