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.
Helpful Score: 1
I like Victoria Laurie's work. They're light and fun reads with likable characters and a reasonably laid out plot. I love the paranormal aspect in both of her series'. In some ways this was my favorite book out of all that I've read of hers but in other ways it was the most annoying.
I liked:
The mystery. I had been looking forward to solving this particular mystery since it was mentioned in the earlier book and I didn't think it disapointed. I was not overly surprised with the villian was revealed but I didn't know for sure until that moment.
Abby's working with the FBI. It made her involvement in the investigation seem a little more natural.
I didn't like:
Candace at ALL. I've liked her in the past books but in this one I found myself skipping the conversations that involved her. I could understand her annoyance and her not liking the FBI agent but she took in to the point where it was ridiculous and she just came off as stupid and petty. This over the top hostility that turned into To Stupid to Live behavior brought the book down a star for me.
I liked:
The mystery. I had been looking forward to solving this particular mystery since it was mentioned in the earlier book and I didn't think it disapointed. I was not overly surprised with the villian was revealed but I didn't know for sure until that moment.
Abby's working with the FBI. It made her involvement in the investigation seem a little more natural.
I didn't like:
Candace at ALL. I've liked her in the past books but in this one I found myself skipping the conversations that involved her. I could understand her annoyance and her not liking the FBI agent but she took in to the point where it was ridiculous and she just came off as stupid and petty. This over the top hostility that turned into To Stupid to Live behavior brought the book down a star for me.
Another great adventure with Abby Cooper. Really enjoyed this. Pretty fast read. You get to see some good changes for Abby & Candice at the the end.
Was a fast read, thoroughly enjoyable.
Once again Abby gets herself into trouble trying to help others. Another exciting and fun book from Victoria Laurie.
I really like both of Victoria Laurie's series, but this one started out a bit slow. The FBI makes her go through some tests to prove herself and that part went on too long. The plot itself was good and I enjoyed the story itself. The end was suspenseful, but I thought the identity of the killer kidnapper was a bit far fetched. Still worth reading for sure. I look forward to reading her next books!
This series just keeps getting better and better and more fun to read. Business has been frustratingly slow for Abby. She reluctantly agrees to a job with the FBI, putting her at the center of an internal political struggle between two agents. Abby's skills and patience are tested, but when she helps them locate three college students who've mysteriously disappeared, they know she's the real deal. Her intuition says these weren't random abductions. With her psychic eye wide open, she sets out to find a kidnapper.
Dana W. (SouthWestZippy) -
Abby Cooper and her new office partner Candice, a PI, help the FBI solve a case with very few leads. Brice Harrison is the lead investigator and not convinced that Abby's Psychic eye is real. Very intense mystery, had me on the edge of my seat and guessing until the end.
Victoria Laurie is a new author for me and I am thoroughly enjoying her Psychic Eye Series. I have ordered all in the series and expect I will be reading whatever this author puts out.
