As a psychic FBI agent, I always get the bad guy—until I’m assigned a Dracula copycat case that bites back.Getting my man this time means entering a mysterious underworld where, not every serial killer is human, not every case can be solved, and not everyone can survive.Standalone novel. No cliffhanger. 4 stars from Ind Tales Magazine!What readers say about Rare Stakes:“Her writing style is … Stakes:
“Her writing style is unique and fast paced. Very easy to get lost in the world.”
“I was drawn into the characters, and I couldn’t help but like them. I really liked that the heroine wasn’t too stupid to live! A nice bit of world building.”
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The most innocent things could hold more darkness than I ever wanted to see.
Today’s example: Takeout.
What could be so terrible about takeout? Normally, it was awesome. I lived on the stuff. I read the menus like the bible. But this wasn’t that kind of takeout.
I stared at the Styrofoam containers on the table. My stomach was already cringing, looking for a place to hide. The containers gleamed virgin white under the fluorescent lights of the FBI conference room, but their contents were not quite so pure.
Each carton had a handwritten label on top. One read, Marion—bright and charming. Another read Stacey—good body. The last, Eileen—agreeable.
The writing was large with strong vertical strokes and half-closed loops. I wondered what a handwriting analyst would make of it.
Was there a particular flourish that indicated someone was a cannibal?
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This was a wonderful, intriguing read with lots of surprises. I especially love the heroine Melia. Loved it from beginning to end & look forward to the next journey.
I voluntarily agreed to review this book, and was given an Advanced Reader Copy to do so.
Author Michelle Fox, has raise the bar with this paranormal suspense novel. For an author who is known to me to an one of my go to, one click, shifter and vampire writers… I am pleasantly surprised to read this suspense novel, that yes of course has the elements of paranormal elements as well. Meet Amelia Larson or Mel as she is known to her friends. Mel is an odd duck in the FBI she is a unknown psychic hired as an agent just for that reason. YES, they work the cases backwards. Find the killers and then find the evidence. But she is not the only parnanorm we meet in this book oh no the more the merrier. We have a coven of witches, were and yes even vampire…of sorts. I really enjoyed this book the two times I read it…it was really full of content and action so i re-read to make sure i did not miss anything. I am so looking forward to the next book in the series.
Move Over Criminal Minds!
Calling all lovers of Criminal Minds, Criminal Intent, etc.. You are going to LOVE this story. Ms Fox has taken her writing expertise to a whole new level, Vampires that don’t need the usual sustenance of blood to survive, but live off psychic powers and a hybrid called werefey that are half breeds they are half fey and any other animal like wolf or like Lilia a chameleon! And I didn’t even miss the sex, that’s how good it is!
Mel Larson is an Agent for the FBI, but she’s not a normal agent she is a very well hidden agent that is called to use her psychic abilities by touching the evidence and then building a case that will be accepted in court to bring the bad guys to justice… She doesn’t even know that there is a whole paranormal world out there and has a really hard time accepting it until she is sent on a case and is thrown into a world she has no choice but to accept. She holds on to her beliefs to the bitter end although she has seen the unthinkable and is introduced to a world that was hidden from her in order to keep her safe from the same. Mel is more than even she realizes.
Lots of mystery, intrigue and a great who done it that will keep you transfixed and surprised to the end. Nothing and no one is as it seems
I loved this book from front to back. The characters was fantastic and the story line was awesome from start to finish.
I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book.
Amelia Larson is a non-traditional FBI agent, due to her psychic abilities that she uses to solve cases. There is a serial killer on the loose in Cleveland, prompting the FBI to call in Melia and her partner Jim. They want them to investigate the multiple murders that have taken place. Melia was a strong, sassy, character that had confidence in her abilities as a psychic and a agent. This was a well written fast paced read with a unique storyline that will have you turning the pages. I voluntarily received an advance arc copy for an honest review.
First let me say WOW!! This author has far surpassed my exceptions with this book!
This story has a slow build, for a very special FBI agent. It gives the sense this is just another routine case of a killer. But as you read you will be drawn into other worlds that will just blow your mind! It has Characters you will love to hate.. and others who will make you want to just beg to trade body fluids with!
Do not start this story near bedtime as you will lose sleep as reading. You will not be able to turn just one page. It is very realistic all the while telling you about vamps, wolves, and fairy folks .. and so much more!!
There are more twists in this story then in a maze at Halloween! I hope you enjoy this story as much as I have! Just wish I could give it more then five stars!
I liked this story because it is gripping, intense, the storyline just pulls you right into Amelia’s world. The story is also intriguing and full of action. With all her human-FBI abilities & paranormal-physic skills, she didn’t figure out what was going on before I did, I understand why though but to me, it made Amelia seem out of her league, at the same time it shows that as confident as she is (rightly so), she has room to grow. Hopefully she will come into her full abilities and even a little romance more as the series continues.
Thanks to the author for providing me a copy of this book. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book with no compensation.
I have read many of Michelle’s books and have loved every one of them. This book is no different. Love Michelle’s writing style in this book as it is fast-paced, great plot and some twists you won’t see coming.
Being a psychic, Mel is not ready to learn that there are Supernaturals out there and she sure didn’t expect her “relationship shy” boyfriend to be one. This case she and her partner Jim are on will shake her world and change her beliefs.
Great story and I am so hoping for a series to come out of this one. There is a lot I want to learn between Maxim and Mel.
I really like the premise of this book. I love that Mel is an FBI agent and confident in her abilities as a psychic and an agent. Then her whole world is turned on it’s head. This story is so all enveloping. It moves very quickly so you have to keep your head in the game. There is just enough angst and action. And though she has a commitment-phobe boyfriend in DC, there is just something about Maxim that draws us all to him. This story could end here, there’s a nice little HEA, but I hope for more. Mel is a character that could take us on many adventurous journeys.
This is a totally different type of PNR than I usually read but it is engaging . This is about an FBI agent trying to help solve some murders that is supposed to involve vampires , vampires that she does not believe in . If you enjoy reading about solving murders and just how she uses her gifts to do so than this story is for you ! It is well written and recommended . Now as for the heat in the book there is not much of that but you do get to read about a different type of vampire along with the murders .
My Thoughts – 5 out of 5 Unicorns – I loved it!!!
***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!! Yes, I got a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book! I have already bought my copy; have you?
The cover makes her look like a kick butt FBI agent!
This is the first book in the series, and it is for adults only due to the violence and adult content.
Wow, this book through me for a loop in the first couple of pages, and if you are wondering what it was just read the blurb with the excerpt! I wondered what I got myself into but to answer that question, a phenomenal book. I was so into the book in the first chapter that I couldn’t put the book down. I loved this world and the characters in it! This world is complex with some new paranormal creatures in it making it very unique. I loved the action and mystery involved with the crime solving. I love when I can’t guess what is going to happen next because it is not predictable and makes for an exciting read. Mel is a character that I like and want to read more about her, her boyfriend, Maxim, and what happens with them all!
I highly recommend to all paranormal fans who love complicated new worlds with all sorts of paranormal shenanigans mixed with mystery and intrigue galore!
I didn’t know what to expect with this one–one thing for sure it is a great read. FBI agent hired for her psychic ability. She and her well-seasoned partner often start from the bad guy backward to get evidence to prosecute. Just knowing who did it won’t keep them away from hurting more people.
Most people didn’t believe in my abilities and it wasn’t broadcast around. Little did I realize that what I did was dull normal compared to what was really out there.
The Dracula serial killer we hunted was just the beginning of my education into a reality I had no clue about.
Work the case. Save lives. Try to have a personal life with the sexiest geek. Of course, to do all those things I had to live. With this case, not sure that was gonna happen.
This was a really good read. Nothing like what I expected. The characters were not what I expected. There are plenty of surprises. Not easy to figure out who is a good guy and who is not. You will have to keep reading till you find out.
A strong recommendation from me.
I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.