After a piss poor performance with a deadly werewolf leaves her scarred for life, private detective Dionne Cruz isn’t trusted with anything more arduous than an uptown babysitting job. But when a random gas explosion proves to be anything but, her investigative and witchin’ skills are tested to the full. But there’s mischief in the shadows, and If she screws up again, more than her reputation is … is on the line – she could lose her soul.
A Postcard from Hell is a (fairly) light-hearted, cozy-like paranormal mystery – think London Lovett and her Port Danby series. If you enjoy a bit of the unexpected mixed with serious fun, then you will love Dionne and Liam as they tackle their first mystery together!
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It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.
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Our heroine already has a bad rep so this is her chance to prove herself. Of course, she might need a little help from the attractive police detective.
This is the start of a new paranormal mystery series featuring a fascinating mix of characters both paranormal and mundane. I really like the mix of characters. We only get glimpse of many of them in this book, so I am definitely looking forward to learning more in future stories. This story is well written and easy to read with mystery, suspense and a nice dose of humor as well. The plot has several surprises in it which keep you guessing and turning pages to see what comes next. Overall, it was a very fun read and I am looking forward to more stories with this detective agency.
Highly recommended.
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A nice light-hearted paranormal read. This will have you chuckling as you fall in love with the characters. Very imaginative but also quite immersive. Well worth a read.
I enjoyed reading this mystery. It’s very well written and the storyline is interesting. The characters are likable as well. I read this book in one sitting. I would recommend reading.
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This was a fun and short romp through the mundane Paranormal world of The Goblin Dicks Detective Agency by Adrienne Blake.
Dionne Cruz is a fun character with spunk. She is a brilliant detective and has a little Witchy magic to help if needed.
As with most good stories, the bas guy gets in the way and a little Romance starts.
Read it!
A Postcard From Hell was a fast paced read that beckoned the reader to continue reading. The characters are a bit different that one would find in a cozy mystery, but that just adds to the story line. The author’s writing leaves the reader wanting more as the story comes to an end.
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I enjoyed this. The author did a really good job of seamlessly inserting the reader into her world (one where mythical creatures and magic exist alongside humans in a modern-day setting) without it being confusing or overwhelming. The main character sleuth (Dionne) was smart, strong and I liked her snarkiness.
The book does refer to previous events (despite being a first in series). On the one hand, I like that the characters had a concrete background and old history. On the other hand, I found myself a few times thinking “Hey, I’d have liked to read about that!”. (Maybe a future prequel novella? I’d read it if there was one).
The book is described as being “cozy-like” and it does have a lot of the hallmarks of a cozy. However, there is -a lot- of swearing in it and I’m not just talking “damn” either. That’s the only bit I can see throwing some cozy fans off, even though I didn’t mind it.
Picked up on Kindle Unlimited where it is currently available at the time of this review. I can definitely recommend checking this book out and look forward to seeing what’s next for the series.
Right from the off with a name like Goblin Dicks Paranormal Detective Agency, you know this is not your average Witchy Mystery
The characters are well written and not the “broken Witch” cliche you may expect. In fact park anything you may expect because this book is such a breath of fresh air, You can’t help but enjoy it!
I cannot wait to see where this series is going to go!
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Anita Blake meets Stephanie Plum
A Post card from Hell is quite an entertaining read. Whodunit junkies and fans of the paranormal alike will enjoy this cheeky and humorous “detective gets her man – and her demon” mash-up. Cleverly written, slightly snarky, and clearly ripe for a sequel. I’m all in.
This is a very enthusiastic and totally voluntary ARC review.
The first book in The Goblin Dicks Paranormal Detective Agency series a well written short story that kept me turning pages. Private detective Dionne Cruz and her police detective friend Liam’s story there is suspense, drama,danger, twists, turns, evil, a demon, and a budding romance. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This may be short but oh boy, I loved it!! I want more from the Goblin Dicks Paranormal Detective Agency (great name, by the way) and see just what Dionne has gotten herself into next!
Liam was yummy but Harrison should be hung by his Goblin toes!
Escape your stress-filled life for a short while with a feisty, snarky witch to help you decompress!
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The book had an ingenious hook; witch policewoman becomes a Private Investigator with her Goblin partner. If that isn’t enough to get you reading , be assured that the twists, turns and surprises will. It’s a simple job and you know what that means! I sure hope there are more stories to be told!
Dionne is getting ready to start her job for her agency that her partner Harrison set up. He thinks that this a good job since her werewolf attack on her. Dionne is about to head up when she runs into Liam. She can’t believe he is there, he hasn’t changed to much. They are catching up with one another when an explosion hits. Liam realizes that the explosion is located on the floor of person that was a witness to a murder.
When Dionne finally makes it home, the last person she expects to walk into her apartment is Liam. She has feelings for him that she will not let him know about. He is their to ask her help with something from his case. The item gets her horrible vision and wants it away from her.
The client still wants them to protect her and will pay for entire new wardrobe for them. So she gets her new clothes and gets ready. Liam again asks for her help. He takes her to the apartment complex her client is and takes her to the second floor. What she finds out from there, doesn’t make it sense to her.
Turns out her client and the others are tied together. Dionne and Liam will work together to keep everyone safe but the person that is behind everything is the last person she expected.
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Dionne is a mixed being: witch plus goblin, possibly a little extra. A former police officer in the normals division, other officers always thought she used her witchly powers instead of her wits.
Working as a PI with a full blood goblin, she still has connections to folks from the PD like Liam the hottie, who was at the Academy with her.
They end up having cases in the same building and the connections between Dionne, her new partner and her old pal and crush get complicated, possibly lethal, and maybe a little fun!
Amusing action, adventure and romance!
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A POSTCARD FROM HELL is the first book in The Goblin Dicks Paranormal Detective Agency series.
There are a lot of references to past events, but this is supposed to be the first in the series. It left me feeling that I had missed a book that doesn’t exist. It’s not that I felt I needed to have read another book, just that there were all of these references to something else. For example, if I needed to know about the attack that left Dionne scarred, then why not a prologue, at the very least, that provided that?
Now, the Postcard from Hell? That was a fun paranormal mystery with a dash of romance. Dionne and her partner at the Goblin Dicks Paranormal Detective Agency are working around the clock for a big client who has received threats. The first night that Dionne is to relieve Harrison, her partner, for her shift of babysitting the client a gas explosion happens on another floor in the building. Thus begins the many questions about a pretty little postcard for a seaside resort.
“An ancient handwriting on a modern-day postcard with a modern-day message, with a ridiculously expensive stamp on it. I’ve got to admit, this one has me baffled.”
The story is creative, the characters are deliciously diverse, and the plot is beautifully tangled and twisted.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: A POSTCARD FROM HELL
Series: The Goblin Dicks Paranormal Detective Agency #1
Category /Genre: YA, Fantasy, Short story
Recommended for: 16+ due to language
Grammar/editing: A – near perfect
Received from: Adrienne Blake (as an ARC gifted copy)
A Postcard From Hell
A quick fun read with interesting characters and a bit of mystery, intrigue and action tossed in to keep the story interesting
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I received ARC. I liked this book. It is action packed with engaging characters. I wanted more to read. Can’t wait for the next book.
A Postcard From Hell – I did not realize this is part of a series. There are references to past events. Other than that, this was a quickly read story without any confusion. Fast paced, filled with humor but too much of the vulgar language. There is an overview, which I like since I do not always remember what a book is about or know. I found this book on Booksprout. 4*
Spelling Bee – Oh, sweet mother of frogs–– What a cute, funny little coffee break read. This is my first read by this author and I loved it!
Cute, funny, even with the kids. The storyline is good with plenty of humor. The characters have likeable personalities, even the 13-year-old. Good dialog.
I find this a good introduction to the Misty Cedars series. The pace is fast and too soon the story is finished.
There is an overview, which I appreciate knowing about a book before I read it. I found this book on Booksprout. 4*