Reviewed by Shirley Buchanan
Although it has been some time since a
novel has made me want to look in dark corners, be wary about pulling
back a shower curtain or second guess a visit to a remote cabin in
the woods, this new novel by Kimberly Stedronsky was that kind of
read. Beginning the book fairly late at night, I couldn't put it down
until I read the spectacular ending. A spinoff from the popular Roam
series written by the same author, characters from the series were
introduced and explained enough that you never felt lost or confused.
Smart, beautiful and feisty, Eva Reed
has just about everything that she wants: the love of her life, her
husband, Will, a beautiful young child, Perry, and a rewarding
passion, her blog, Fire Ballad, but she is restless and bored. For
someone who has saved not one, but two worlds, this everyday ordinary
life leaves a lot to be desired. Cole Mathison, a friend from the
past, suddenly appears presenting her with a problem that he thinks
she is the perfect person to solve...a murder, a supernatural murder.
With her love of music, magic and immortality, Cole believes she will
be able to delve through the evidence and find the murderer. After
all, everyone else dies after hearing the evidence, but being
immortal, she can't die, but would only feel the pain. Believing she
can withstand the trials and tribulations that will come, she
accompanies Cole to a remote cabin in the Catskills to find the
killer. Only things aren't what they seem. Solving this murder will
test her love, her sanity and her resolve. Will she place everything
on the line or is the price too hard to pay?
Can Will's love save her when she is
pulled too far to the dark side?
Or will the supernatural murderer claim
her as his prize?
A wonderful and excellent book of
paranormal, mystery and intrigue with intense scenes enacted by well
written characters. Enthralled from the first to last page, this book
was a real page turner. I don't think there was an emotion that I
didn't engage. The vivid descriptions, spicy dialogue and emotional
content made you feel as if you were present and part of the action.
Another fabulous read. Well done Kimberly! I can't wait for your next
book.
I received an ARC from the author for
an honest review.
Recommended to paranormal and romance
readers.
5/5 stars Can true love defy the odds
and save her?
