International Book Awards 2017 Award Winning Finalist Fiction: Romance“My name is Gemma Harding…and I help to transition the dead.” Gemma Harding is a clairvoyant. Since she was a child she’s seen the dead and helped cross the souls of those who have departed into the light. Her life is complicated but consistent, as normal as someone like her could ever have. She embraces her calling, … her calling, determined to help those who cannot help themselves.
When Gemma becomes involved in the case of a young girl’s disappearance, she is plunged into the path of a series of gruesome murders and thrust at the forefront of a desperate search for a serial killer. Gemma must use all of her wits to defeat him and help solve the case before she becomes a victim herself. As more girls turn up missing, the fight to stop the killer becomes more deadly at every turn.
Will Gemma be able to help her lost soul and defeat an evil so unimaginable that her life is on the line?
First in a series of paranormal romance novels with a ghostly twist. Each standalone novel continues Gemma’s adventures as a psychic balancing the veil of the spiritual plane and the forces of both good and darkness.
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The Gift by Nikki Landis.
A brilliant read. I love Nikki&’s books. This one was different. Great story and some good characters. 5*.
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Awesome premise for a series. Gemma is a clairvoyant who has whole-heartedly embraced her gift. She sees it as her life’s calling to guide souls on to the afterlife. When the latest soul turns up needing her help she enters into a far more complicated case than she could possibly have imagined. I enjoyed the fact that Gemma accepted what she was and wanted to do it, something that often doesn’t happen in paranormal books. I would have liked the romantic relationships to have played out a little slower – it seemed a bit out of character for her, but the writing and Gemma’s character more than made up for it. I received an advance copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.
The characters are well developed and engaging and the chemistry is strong. I loved how well the storyline flowed. The author sure knows how to deliver a great storyline.
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This is a great paranormal romance story full of great characters and suspense. I did not want to put it down
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Highly entertaining, fun and emotionally thrilling adventure filled with action packed drama, with exciting and engaging charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and thrilling turns. Great read
Five out of five stars! This authors style is unmatched! No matter what you read, she will pull you in and make you love any book she writes. All I can say is more please!
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I liked this so much as I am partial to the afterlife and gifts and spirits. Gemma has a gift and I love that she uses it for good. But this turns deadly quickly. This has romance but it also has mystery and the paranormal. I like that we are just starting Gemma’s journey and can’t wait to find out what happens next.
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The Gift (Transitions #1) is a suspenseful action-packed story with a different paranormal supernatural plot. Gemma literally sees dead people and helps them find justice if that is what they need, peace, and hopefully cross over. Betrayal is intense in the storyline as is romance and a need for justice for the victims. The Gift is one of the most engaging first books in a series I have ever read. I can hardly wait to see Gemma’s next adventures and where things might go with a certain Special Agent. So much is implied that the next book has to come out SOON!!!
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Nikkie, you wrote again a great book. I would call it a Paranormal-Thriller-Romance. Serval times I had Goosebumps and tears in my eyes, but I laughed to, to the humor in the story. So beautiful written.
Since she was young Gemma sees dead people who she’s helping to cross over to the Light.
One night a soul of a young girl comes to her and asks for help.
She goes to the police department to give them information about Katie, tells what she was wearing and how she’s died. They’re sceptical but they believe her. In time they know there’s a serial killer on the loose and another girl shows up several days later, then another girl goes missing. And Victor, the lead Detective on the case, is someone Gemma is growing close to. From witnesses they have a description of the killer, and the killer ( the Reaper ) calls her and taunts her at the police department. But…..is he the Reaper????
The Gift’ keeps the reader guessing right to the end. This story draws the reader into a complicated web of deceit and carefully constructed appearances that leave Gemma able to trust only herself and her gift in her search for the answers she needs. I say read this book. When you loves Paranormal, Thrillers and Romance this is an must read. I recommend this book.
I love Nikki Landis’ works and this book was so much better than I expected! I enjoyed every single moment of this book. It is original and oh so exciting!!
Gemma Harding is a clairvoyant who, since childhood, could see the dead and has helped the souls of those who have departed to cross over into the light. But a young girl’s disappearance, and others going missing as well, puts Gemma directly in the path of a series of gruesome murders where she must find the serial killer who murdered Katie before he comes after her. Gemma meets an attractive detective, Victor, involved in Katie’s case. Can they find a way to stop this killer?
This was a very well done story line that gives the reader a likable and believable psychic trying to do right for the deceased. Her genuine concern for the souls makes it all seem possible. Her views on death are comforting rather than fearful and she is not afraid to use her gift for the benefit of others. The twists and turns will keep the reader guessing and second-guessing until the mystery moves to a resolution. Grab your copy to discover what that resolution is!
Gemma has a gift of seeing souls that she tries to help pass over. One of those souls comes to her, she know this young girl died horribly. She waits to see her as a missing person. When she does, she can finally go to the police with her information. She is taken to the lieutenant on the case, it was the guy she met before. She feels drawn to this man, will try to be as professional as possible.
Gemma is in deep in this investigation, when she comes given some information that points to those close to her. She doesn’t know if she can trust the source. Gemma knows this a dangerous game that she is caught up in. Gemma life is in danger now. Can she trust a stranger and make it through this.
This was a good start to series, the book was at a nice pace at the beginning, really picks up at the end. There are great twists in this book, looking to reading the next one.
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I really enjoyed reading this book , it is entertaining, filled with action and intrigue. The chemistry and interaction between the characters is wonderful. I can’t wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
What a wonderful start to a new series. The author pulls you in and never lets go. This story has heart pounding suspense from the beginning and keeps you turning the page, hoping for that the serial killer will be apprehended.
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This was so good and intriguing. Gemma is a writer but her main job is helping souls to cross over after death. One night a young girl comes to her and Gemma knows news of her death will happen within the next day or so. And when it does she goes to the police department to give them information about Katie, what she was wearing, and how she died. There is a serial killer on the loose and another girl shows up several days later, then another goes missing. And Victor, the lead Detective on the case is someone Gemma is growing close to. From witnesses they have a description of the killer, and the killer calls her and taunts her at the police department. But this case isn’t as cut and dried as it seems, more people are involved with the abduction and murder of these girls, and Gemma is in danger, because people she trusts are part of the killers helpers. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
Wow this one kept me riveted.
I was supposed to be moving house while still working full time but found myself hiding in the bedroom reading this instead in the early hours of the morning when I had to get up for work at 5am.
The twist 3/4 of the way through the plot really threw me though…….I really feel for Gemma when that happens.
This honestly kept me wrapped in its pages from start to finish, I loved it.
Doesn’t surprise me, when it comes to this author I have found that I have loved most of her writing.
If this is one of more I am definitely putting my hand up for the next one, YES PLEASE!!!
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Gemma sees dead people and helps them crossover, has since she was young. Now faced with a serial killer, and his victims need her help. She also need their help so she does not become his next victim. Engaged to Victor who seems like he is “the one” until she gets to know detective Ryan and he is a game changer. Will Gemma get her happy ending and solve the crimes to save the souls of those girls and her own life? Nikki Landis perfects the mystery genre and weaves in paranormal and romance, what a goddess!!
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Narrated in the first person by the character of Gemma Harding, ‘The Gift’ keeps the reader guessing right to the end. This story draws the reader into a complicated web of deceit and carefully constructed appearances that leave Gemma able to trust only herself and her gift in her search for the answers she needs.
The reader is drawn into Gemma’s character in the first chapter by a narration that is almost a stream-of-consciousness passage, by which Landis reveals Gemma’s special ability and how it has impacted on her life thus far. The reader, familiar with Gemma’s thoughts and feelings, follows her through this story sharing her thrills, fears and questions as events unfold.
This is a brilliant read. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys the mystery/thriller genre, particularly with a psychological edge to it.
Wow what a fantastic read! A mixture of paranormal, suspense, drama, romance and murder this well written story is very addictive and I couldnt wait to see how it all turned out! A clairvoyant and a detective, dead people / ghosts, I would definitely recommend this!
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Gemma has a unique gift, she helps souls. When a soul of a young girl that was murdered shows up in her room, that leads her on a wild chase. She meets Victor, the lead person on the case and they have a whirlwind romance. Just when she finally was getting comfortable, Ryan enters her life and throws everything for a loop. Victor was hiding some dark secrets that led her to the murderer. She got closure for the victims and their families. Now she has to see where this goes with Ryan.
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