Psychic Visions – Book 14Childhood dreams can come true—so can nightmares… the start, and then he sees what she can do— even before she does.
As the images of the past rise in front of Lacey, taxing her artistic ability to document them, strange events start happening. Without reason, the atmosphere on the dig shifts to something supernatural that scares her, intrigues her, then consumes her.
For Sebastian these events all bring back memories of the worst dig in his life, and he can see history repeating itself. He needs to stop it this time. He must protect his team and his friends, but especially Lacey … before everyone dies—just like they did last time.
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Once again I am amazed by the story telling of this author. I am not one for paranormal etc reads but I am starting to enjoy them a bit more. This one centres on Lacey, a middle school history teacher who has always been drawn to Pompeii and now that her cousin is on an archeological dig there, she invites Lacey when they need a photographer, a dream come true for her. She meets Sebastian, who is heading the dig and a man who has a history with paranormal and a special ability he lives with everyday. Odd accidents are happening on the dig that remind him of a terrible event that happened 10 years ago and strange occurrences that involve Lacey brings out her special ability. Lacey is all sunshine, light and love but a dark evil force is drawn to her and if she doesn’t get a handle and protect herself…she may be lost to dark.
A great read with a bit of steam and some suspense. I enjoyed the read and all the characters, trying to figure out the mystery of the masks, what the spirits are trying to tell Lacey, and whether the spirits are good or evil. The descriptions are spot on and I felt like I was right there seeing what was being described. I also loved the no drama between the two and how they work together and not let what others think deter them. Only thing missing for me was an epilogue, tying up what happens with the dig, what Lacey decides to do and where do the two end up.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
Dale Mayer has surprised me again with another Physic Visions book, Every time there is a new book in the series the first questions I ask is how could she possible come up with a book that is better than or as good as the rest, and every time she does. Her imagination and writing are fantastic
The story in Unmasked is one that grabs you keeps you reading you need to know what will happen next. Lacey and Sebastian are fantastic characters. The descriptions of the scenery and the history of Pompeii comes alive in the book. I look forward to each new series and each new book.
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I was immediately drawn into this unique read and couldn’t put it down or turn the pages fast enough to see what was going to happen. I really liked Lacey Paulson, a high school teacher on summer vacation, who is called by her cousin to come photograph the artifacts at an archaeological dig at Pompeii – her lifelong dream has come true. I enjoyed her dynamic with the other characters, especially Sebastian Bentley, the boss. This riveting book is suspenseful, emotional, thought-provoking, and includes mystery, good and evil, ghosts, twists and turns. Fans of this genre should plan to read Unmasked, book 14 in Dale Mayer’s Psychic Visions series.
I received an advance reader copy of this book from Booksprout and this is my voluntary and unbiased review.
I was enraptured from the start of this story .
This story is full of intrigue and suspense , It keeps you turning the pages . It is a well written story with fantastic characters . I love this series . I really enjoyed reading this story . The description of sites is wonderful you feel like your there with the characters . I could not put it down . This is one of the best sci-fi and paranormal story out there . I highly recommend reading this remarkable story .
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Digging into the long distant past offers excitement but leaves all vulnerable …
Getting the call of her lifetime is more than school teacher, Lacey ever dreamed of. Called to photograph the artifacts uncovered on the archeological site of Pompeii, leads to so much more for Lacey. Pompeii leads her to some very interesting and intriguing characters that can fulfil her hopes and dreams or be the stuff of nightmares. She will have to place her trust in her new boss Sebastian and hope he isn’t leading her wrong. First she has to embrace a newly discovered gift that is draining and hard so very hard to believe…
Dale delivers a wonderful story with history and emotion, in another page turning Psychic Visions book. This book is filled with an abundance of questions as history is uncovered. The further Lacey and Sebastian dig, with the help of a very gifted psychic, Hunter – they discover hidden talents, a life lived in nightmare. A young stranger from the distant past has a story that must be resolved. Unlocking the past brings mishaps and certain death as evil also grabs hold. Such a beautiful blend of what life was like in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy with those touches of a tragedy at a Mayan site years ago are told amongst the present…
Dale’s books, can be read stand alone with out prior background from the previous books and this I felt only had minor glimpses with Stefan so won’t impact if you haven’t read more of the series. With that said, I’m hoping this is introducing some of those elusive characters that have been hard to pin down previously…
This was a beautiful, thought provoking story, I love catching up and revisiting the Psychic Visions world. I highly recommend reading UNMASKED and then if you have time – the entire series. This series is one that if you enjoy the paranormal gifts and all they harness then delve into the series from the beginning to gain that sense of familiarity and perspective of the special connections within their world,
This is one of those books that I found myself wanting to pick it up and keep reading – not because the story wasn’t complete but rather because it was so enjoyable and thought provoking. I also like that the books I’ve read so far in this series all have different psychic abilities that are featured.
Like Lacey, I’m intrigued by the city of Pompeii and the tragedy that happened there. While reading this book, I found myself wondering who Lacey should trust and who was behind the strange happenings at the archeological dig site. There were definitely some surprises at the end.
Now I have to confess, I hadn’t read this series because I wasn’t sure about the whole Psychic thing. I love Dale’s other series so I decided to try for this ARC and I am very glad I did.
Lacey has always wanted to go to Pompeii having been fascinated by a documentary about the eruption when she was just a child. Now the opportunity arises when the photographer on a dig there quits and her cousin, Chana, gives her a call.
With school out, Lacey is able to take advantage of this opportunity and things start getting interesting almost immediately.
As Lacey takes more photos and also sketches areas of the dig. Sebastian realizes that what she is seeing, not only in the photos but portraying in her sketches was uncannily accurate of the past, not the current status of the ruins.
Plenty of strange and unusual occurrences, even stranger people and a possession that will surprise the living daylights out of you. All entwined in the beautiful tragic ruins of Pompeii.
I couldn’t put this book down and I will definitely be reading more of this series.
Thank you Dale Mayer, Booksprout for the arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own and were unsolicited. I love the Psychic series sex is not the main focus of the story, in fact in this one it was very limited this story takes place in Pompeii at a ruin. Just the location brings to light to the spooky connotation of the past. Do you believe in the exchange of energy? The good, the bad, the evil is there an entity that holds it, the supernatural that calls out to you? Come join photographer Lacey on an archaeological dig where her camera opens up the world to her, as she herself finds her goodness, love and light tested with the dark.
Suspenseful and dramatic, this well written story keeps you fully engaged and entertained. I liked the compelling characters and the blend of action and paranormal elements made this a very enjoyable and entertaining read. A very good read!
The thought that is put into this series blows my mind. There are so many times I wished I could look into Dale Mayer’s mind to see her thoughts at different points in the book. I didn’t want to stop reading until I was done and I wanted more at the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow, I loved this book. Unmasked has a little bit of everything for everyone. It has adventures, love, family, friendship, ghosts, and supernatural elements surrounding Pompeii. Lacey gets the chance of a lifetime to take pictures of Pompeii and while there supernatural stuff seems to surround her. Sebastian is in charge of the archeological dig in Pompeii. Instantly he is intrigued by Lacey. As these two become closer mpre accidents happen. Can these two make it out alive. This is a must read for all Dale Mayer fans.
Does fate control our path toward the future, or does the past hold the key?
Where DO our predispositions for what piques our passions originate? Lacey’s interest in Pompeii and her dogged determination to visit this place, where a volcanic eruption devastated an entire city and its people, seem to have been born with her. Life and her mother’s terminal illness drove her opportunities. Instead of becoming an archeologist like her cousin Chana, Lacey makes her living by teaching history and feeds her soul with her photography hobby. And now, she is in Pompeii during the school summer break thanks to Chana’s need for a temporary photographer on a dig in a remote area of the city’s ruins.
Someone or something also has brought malicious mischief to the dig site, an occurrence much like one Sebastian experienced ten years ago at a Mayan site that cost the lives of almost his entire dig team. As the head of the foundation funding the Pompeii dig, he is worried about the safety of his team, especially the new photographer. Passionate about what she sees through her camera lens, he discovers that what Lacey sees is far more than anyone else does.
Dale Mayer has created a storyline rich in character, culture, and atmosphere both current and historical. It’s engaging and checks all my boxes for drama and suspense with just the right touch of romance, excitement, and the inability to put the book down until everything was figured out.
Five stars is not enough for this one. Love it!
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This is one of my favourite series. The author had me on edge through most of this story. What mysteries are unearthed by this band of archaeologists. More than meets the eye, that’s for sure. Heart stopping moments will have you reading faster, waiting for something to happen. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and already can’t wait for the next one.
I was kindly provided this book as an ARC; in exchange for my honest review.
This series is my absolute favorite by Ms. Dale. Every book is interesting. If you’re looking for her typical “Romance” type book then you may not enjoy this book. There is a very mild romance involved, but it is not the forefront of the story.
This book is centered on Sebastian, Lacey & Hunter (Of course with a little of the beloved Stefan thrown in). The story takes place at an archeological dig in Pompeii. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve always had a huge interest & fascination for the people & events of Pompeii, Italy, 79 AD.
Ms. Dale did an excellent job of maintaining the suspense, but also giving us an “insight” from that world. My only complaint is we have to wait until July for the next book!
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