Meet Alice. Private Investigator of the Supernatural.The first time Moses Murphy’s granddaughter killed on his orders, she was six years old.For twenty years, she was a prisoner of an organized crime syndicate, forced to use her magic to make Moses the most powerful and feared man on the East Coast. To escape his cruelty, she faked her own death and started a new life as Alice Worth. As a private … and started a new life as Alice Worth. As a private investigator specializing in cases involving the supernatural, Alice walks a precarious line between atoning for the sins of her grandfather’s cabal and keeping her true identity hidden.
Hired to investigate the disappearance of a mysterious object of power, Alice enlists the help of Malcolm, a ghost running from a past as nightmarish as her own. It soon becomes clear the missing object was taken by someone with a dangerous secret and an unknown agenda. When her client is kidnapped, Alice must find her and the object of power before a vengeful killer destroys the city and slaughters thousands—starting with Alice.
“Edmonds’s prose is energetic…Alice is both spunky and self-deprecating, with incredibly advanced magical powers…There is promise in Edmonds’s melding of the supernatural and the everyday.” – PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY ★★★★★
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Heart of Malice is book one in the Alice Worth series by Lisa Edmonds. It’s full of magic and mystery.
This is a new to me author and after finishing the novel I was unsure on how I felt about it. It had things I liked and things I didn’t. What pulled me to this novel was the synopsis. It was intriguing and sounded like something I might enjoy.
We meet Alice Worth, a private detective (PI) who has fled her past, is in hiding, has some major powers and by chance finds herself linked to a ghost and will now have a sidekick for her investigations.
I like the magic and mystery that we get. Though things are much more complicated than expected and the investigation into some missing books turns into something more dangerous than Alice anticipated. Her and her sidekick find themselves dealing with darker forces that could put Alice in the limelight with people she wants to avoid.
The romance. Sean is a werewolf, but not any wolf. He’s an Alpha. I liked him, but I didn’t care for the quick one night stand that turned into something more faster then I think it should have. I was disappointed on how quickly things went. I was also dismayed in Alice when she turns on Sean the moment she hears something bad about him. It was unfair, harsh, and a bit too much. I really could have done without a romance in the story. It didn’t add anything for me. It actually took away from my enjoyment.
For the most part I had a good time. I did have a little trouble at the beginning getting into the story, but little by little I become more curious about Alice and the mystery.
There is a lot of open endings at the end of Heart of Malice like (the FBI agent and his interests in Alice, Malcom’s story, Sean and his family, and most importantly Alice’s past), but the main case is solved and finished.
Heart of Malice was an ok read and had a lot of cool ideas, but I’m not sure yet if I’ll read on.
Rated: 3 Stars
Nicely detailed magic. The romance between Alice and Shawn was done well, with an effective balance of tension and romance.
A private investigator for mages. A werewolf who works on installing security measures. And to top it all off? A ghost with a sense of humor lending comic relief through the entire story. Wonderful plot line. I thought I’d figured out who the guilty person was right away. Then, at the last chapter, I was hit with a twist. If you have an interest in books with magic, you’ll want to pick up this one. Great read.
Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1)
By Lisa Edmonds
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. The story includes magic, shifters, mages, mystery, and danger. The book is written in such a way that I felt like I was right there with the characters. I loved reading about Alice. She is a PI of the Supernatural. Alice is intelligent, strong, and fiercely independent. She doesn’t like to rely on anyone but herself. The story finds her and Malcolm, a ghost with a past just like herself, on a mission to find an object of power. What happens next has Alice looking for someone with a dangerous secret and an unknown agenda. Will Alice find the object of power? How much danger is Alice in? What does her future hold? Read this book to find out. This story has both an amazing plot and unforgettable characters. The author does a wonderful job in world building and I loved reading the story of what has happened in the past to both Alice and Malcolm. Other characters are introduced and some of them are friendly and helpful while others have their plans and will do anything to make sure their agenda comes to pass. This is an exciting and entertaining story that you will not want to miss out on. I highly recommend reading it.
I really enjoyed this new series! This book starts off with just the right amount of action! Alice is a magical PI and is hired to help a normal woman figure out why she is so sick and who stole from her. Things get complicated quickly and there are some great plot twists along the way! This was a book I had a hard time putting down. I also found myself trying to figure out what the next twist would be, only to find out I was completely wrong! I bought the box set, so I am excited to read what comes next!
Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds is an awesome story that I have had the privilege to read. This is book number one in this awesome start to a brand new series written by a brand new author that I am so hooked on. I can not wait to read the rest of this awesome series . I highly recommend this awesome series to everyone.
I read a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.
Heart of Malice (Alice Worth book 1) by Lisa Edmonds.
Alice is now P.I. She was a prisoner in a organised crime syndicate run by Moses, who wants to be the most powerful man on the planet. But after 20 years Alice finally manages to escape by faking her own death. I really enjoyed reading this book and am so looking forward to the next addition in this series I can’t wait to find out more about Alice and continue learning her story. Lisa Edmonds has done a great job with this book, she captivated me from page one. A brilliant read.
I enjoyed this fantasy/Paranormal story and for it being the first book that i have read by this author i am happy to say I will be reading more! I was pulled in from the very beginning and the main characters were likeable and relatable! Our main character is on the run from her past and she is trying to start over. She is a private investigator of supernatural cases and she is working one to find an object that has some mysterious powers. She has to use the skills she has learned to find it and her past comes into the light.
I am looking forward to reading more by this author and i would recommend this to anyone that likes an awesome Paranormal story!
Happy reading!
Great book right from the first chapter. I enjoyed it enough that I would be interested in reading the remainder of the series. Was a difficult book to put down.
Heart of Malice (Alice Worth book 1) is a wonderful mix of paranormal romance and mystery that worked really well together. Set in a world where supes and humans mix, Alice Worth is a paranormal private eye, as a mage she is able to use her special talents to find answers where the human law enforcement may struggle. When she is hired to find some missing books for a new client, Alice finds that there is much more to the case than initially met the eye. This book has a wonderful cast of characters, I love the mystery behind Alice and really want to find out more about the secrets of her past. I also loved Malcolm the troubled ghost and Sean the sexy shifter. I am really looking forward to reading more by this author in the future.
4 Stars
Heart of Malice is the first book in the Alice Worth series by Lisa Edmonds. This is my first read from Ms. Edmonds, so I was quite intrigued by what her story would reveal. I love all things fantasy and paranormal- so this book captured my attention immediately. This is a really great start to the series- it’s a cleverly crafted paranormal urban fantasy- with a paranormal private investigator and her ghostly partner, magic, danger, sinister forces, hidden agendas, secrets, intrigue, and mystery. Ms. Edmonds proves to be a talented storyteller with stellar world building skills which really brought this story to life. Weaving a story encompassing such a multitude of supernatural elements and characters really gave my imagination a workout- in a great way. I am really looking forward to exploring the rest of this series and seeing what comes next!
Thank you, Lisa Edmonds!
I absolutely fell in love with this book from the first page, I just couldn’t put it down! This story includes all of my favorite things: Magic, Supernatural beings, and amazing writing! I was so caught up in this book that i was up way later than i should have been, needing to know what happened next. This is my first book from this author, and i was just blown away by the authors talent! I can’t wait to see more from the amazing Lisa Edmonds!
5 Star
Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds
Heart of Malice is the first book in the Alice Worth series by Lisa Edmonds. I literally devoured this book in one sitting. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in but once I started reading I couldn’t stop. There’s a bit of everything from mystery, mage, shifters, magic and danger. Alice is a Private Investigator of Super Natural who finds herself working with Malcolm to find the object of power . Alice finds herself looking for someone with a dangerous secret and a unknown agenda. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. Will she find the Object of power? What does her future look like? How much danger is she in? Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
This book is intriguing and fun to read! This book is a page-turner filled with action on each page and great world building in a fantasy land. I’ve enjoyed where it took me in Alice’s adventure. I love to follow the story of where Alice comes from and what she’ll do to rise above it at all costs. The fact that she’s out to set herself apart from her grandpa is truly spectacular and the supernatural fantasy realm is great for exploring your imagination especially with her ghost sidekick, Malcolm.
Heart Of Malice by Lisa Edmonds
Four Stars
Heart Of Malice is the first book in the Alice Worth series by Lisa Edmonds. This book had me hooked from the first page. The witty dialog and strong plot line has me wondering how the rest of this series is going to play out. Alice is a strong women who is atoning for her past. I think she is going to grow into a strong heroine. This is the first book I have read by Ms. Edmunds but definitely won’t be the last. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
This book takes off at a sprint and doesn’t stop! It revolves around Alice, a powerful mage who has escaped a horrific past and is determined to keep her true identify a secret. Alice is starting over and is now working as PI, who specializes the Supernatural community.
Her latest assignment is for a normal human involving some missing books. What starts as a seemingly simple job turns into a Alice’s identify possibly being discovered.
This story includes mages, vampires, werewolves, mystery, a bit of action and a dash of romance. I thoroughly enjoy the first book in the Alice Worth series. I would recommend it to anyone interested in kick butt heroines, supernatural secrets, and enough plot twists to keep you guessing.
Heart of Malice is the first book in the Alice Worth series. And, I have to say that the series is off to a great start!
The first chapter starts out with action which sucks you right into the story. I liked the unique way the ghost is portrayed in chapter two. I also found the interaction between the ghost and Alice amusing. Alice sort of reminds me of Jessica Jones.
Something I’m wondering about is how the author decided on what is in the Supernatural and Paranormal Entity Registration Act. I’d be interested to know what went into that process. It’s a good detail that adds a more realistic feel to the story.
All of that rambling to say, this is a good read. The only thing I wish had been different is that Alice demonstrated more of her power. And, maybe that changes in subsequent books as the character grows. I’ll have to read and see.
Heart of Malice by Lisa Edmonds is the first book in the Alice Worth series. It is an action packed book that will keep you on your toes.
This is my first book by this author so I wasn’t sure what to expect going into the book. What I found was a well written story that was certainly interesting. I liked the whole escape from her past whole still using her powers.
I did at times struggle with the character a little – I wish she could have been a little more tough and hold her own a bit better. However I do think she had a great depth and intrigue about her that kept my interest. This was an overall good book and I am looking forward to seeing whah the rest of the series holds.
Heart of Malice (Alice Worth book 1) by Lisa Edmonds is a 4.5 star read.
Alice Worth is a Mage Private Investigator she specialises in the paranormal and Supernatural, when a ghost shows up in her office one day saying he’s been attached to her and once he tells her his story Alice wonders if it’s something to do with the past she’s running from. When new client Natalie comes to her looking for help the case takes an unexpected turn, Alice and her ghost Malcom set out to find who is stealing from Natalie. Throw in a handsome werewolf Alpha and a vampire who wants to suck Alice’s blood, will Alice get to the bottom of her case in one piece knowing who she can trust?
This was an enjoyable story, well written with great characters. I can wait to read the next book.
I give Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds, 5 stars.
This is phenomenal urban fantasy. It is a little on the darker side, but the story is so unique and interesting. Alice’s background is something the like I have not really read before and you can see this in the way she handles her investigation. At the same time, she is knows she’s not perfect and learns from that. She reminds me of Mercy Thompson or Anita Blake. Malcolm is great too and I really like the addition of a secondary character. Then there’s the story itself. I really enjoyed it and liked the fact that I was reading something I have not read before. Add in the twists and turns, this makes for a complete story that you can’t get enough of. I eagerly await when I can delve back into this world in the next book.
If you are a fan of strong female characters in an urban fantasy setting with some mystery and action thrown in, this book is for you.