Camille Ellis is the Earthen Conclave’s golden girl. Her peculiar talent solves cases with a touch. She isn’t afraid of getting her hands dirty, but every bright star casts a shadow, and her deepest scars lurk just beneath the skin.
A routine consultation goes sideways when a victim’s brother gets involved in the investigation. Riding the edge of grief, the warg will go to any lengths to avenge … lengths to avenge his sister’s death. Even if it means ensuring Cam’s cooperation at the jaws of his wolf.
When the killer strikes again, Cam is caught between a warg and a hard place. To save the next victim, she must embrace her past. Even if it means dragging her darkest secrets into the light of day.
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The Gemini series is a spinoff of the Black Dog series, set in the same world and with a few interactions with Thierry and Shaw from the Black Dog books. Camille Ellis solves cases with a touch, but when her latest case involves the death of a warg’s sister, the warg gets involved in the investigation. Cord Graeson is determined to find and stop the killer before any more young girls lose their lives, and get revenge for his sister. He and Cam have their losses in common, and she welcomes his help, up to a point. He’s overbearing and manipulative, which makes her hesitant, but he insists to everyone that comes near her, that she is his. Cam isn’t sure what she wants to do about that, but the deeper the investigation goes, the more she depends on Graeson and his determined strength. I enjoyed Cam’s unusual talents and determination, especially since she has to deal with upper level Fae, who are never straightforward or honest. I look forward to reading more in the series to see what develops with Cam and Graeson, and find out how they beat the bad guys, which may include her boss.
This book had werewolves, fae, a mermaid and plenty of other creatures. There was also the murders and trying to figured out who the killer was and what was his next step. I enjoyed trying to solve the murder mystery. Although there was some romance in it, it was light. An easy book to get caught up in.
Action-packed paranormal romance with lots of great characters, and superb world-building.
The narrator did an excellent job using different voices for all the characters. I was extremely impressed and will keep an eye out for the books she narrates.
This series definitely has an overall story arc. And while this story concluded the main objective it still left things that needed to be done. More accurately, entities that needed to be captured and questions that needed answers. So plan to read the whole series, not just the one book. And read them in order so you can get the most out of them.
Overall, I love the book and can’t wait to read/listen to the next one in the series.
Audiobook review: Enjoyed the story! Plenty of action to keep my wayward attention. Interesting storyline and likable characters. The narrator did a good job!
Dead in the Water by Haley Edwards and narrated by Stephanie Einstein is a fantasy that has a group of fae looking into crimes committed by fae. The main gal is unique in that she can take on some of the characteristics of those she touches. She is used at crime scenes to go see who/ what was killed and what might have been there. This case was different. Very exciting.
The narration was fair.
Great series
Love the author and all the books in her fictional world. Great reads.
~ 4 Dead in the Water Stars ~
Dead in the Water is book one in the Gemini series by Hailey Edwards. We are treated to a kick-ass heroine, a hot hero, a dangerous mission with a mystery to solve and a few unexpected twists. The author pulled me in from the first to the last page and when the ending came, I wanted the next book Head Above Water, right away.
If you have read Hailey Edwards Black Dog series then you will notice that this book takes place in the same world. Some of the characters we meet in the Black Dog series, like Thierry and Shaw, make an appearance. It was nice to see those characters again. Even with this book tying into another series, the author does a good job with not making the reader feel like something is missing or confusing. We are treated to little pieces out of an extensive puzzle, which make sense, but when it’s all put together as a whole it makes up a substantial picture. This book just may make you want to try out the other series.
Camille is a Fae. My heart broke for Camille. Something bad happened in her past and she has been alone for a very long time. Also with her unique and unusual abilities, they too make her an outcast among her own kind and others, which adds to her aloneness. She will pull at your heart-strings and throughout the book you see that she is on a mission to redeem herself. I like her abilities and can’t wait to see what else she can do; besides seeing how her character will develop.
Cord Graeson is a hot warg aka werwolf. He’s Beta of the Georgia Warg Pack, so you know he’s got alpha tendencies, a great sense of duty, and will protect his pack. He is also a man on a mission. We don’t learn much about him, yet. I really can’t wait to learn more about him.
Cam and Graeson, these two didn’t hit it off at the beginning, but they both try to do what is right and find a common ground. I’m curious to see how the relationship will develop. We don’t have a romance yet, but you see it’s going in that direction. It’s going to be a nice slow build up.
BEWARE OF CLIFFHANGER:
Yes, the author leaves us with some questions, things still not resolved and a major cliffhanger. I was shocked by it, but I have to say it has me curious to see how everything will get resolved. If you don’t like books that continue on, then you may not enjoy HEdwards. She builds her world, plot, and characters with each book in the series. I find her storytelling and writing, refreshing and a change of pace from my usual reading. I don’t usually like cliffhangers, but I have to say this one is well done.
Dead in the Water is a great Urban Fantasy, with a kick-ass heroine, and a hot hero. If you enjoy a plot full of mystery and interesting twists then you will enjoy this book. I myself can’t wait for more in the Gemini series.
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary ARC copy provided by CrushStar Multimedia LLS via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.