Review: Waking Evil by Kylie Brant
The Mindhunters are a formidable group of criminologists, and one of their impressive members helps search for a killer whose diabolical methods result in few clues. Kylie Brant continues her exceedingly suspenseful series with a story which inspires chills while the romantic elements are affectively poignant.
Though the woods are spooky, two teens finally reach their destination after given a dare. All seems to be going well until they discover the body of a woman. When the local and state authorities do not make much headway in the murder case, Ramsey Clark from Raiker Forensics arrives to aid in the investigation. Complicating matters is the local legend concerning Buffalo Springs, Tennessee where a mysterious red mist is observed every generation, soon followed by death. Ramsey is a believer of facts, not tall tales, so she looks for physical evidence connected to the murder and not speculation.
When she goes to where the body was discovered, a man is performing some bizarre tests. After finding out Devlin Stryker is a parapsychologist, a ghost hunter to her, she plans to dismiss him and any unsupported findings. Since Ramsey usually says what she thinks, their first meeting does not go smoothly. However, the easy-going Devlin seems to turn up wherever she goes, despite the reason, but he does come in handy for getting some of the locales to talk with her. As leads start trickling in and some answers are found, other questions are raised. Ramsey finds separating fact from fiction is most difficult, especially when much of it concerns the legend.
The exceptional writing of Kylie Brant will keep you reading way into the night. From first-rate suspense to engaging characters to a moving romance, Ms. Brant will leave you anticipating every compelling scene with much eagerness. This talented author knows how to intersperse facts into her stories without the reader being completely aware of the information, thus letting many disclosures come as total surprises. There are definitely some jaw-dropping revelations in WAKING EVIL, and each one only adds more fuel as your imagination tries to fully comprehend what is currently happening. These scenes are perilously tense, and each new detail divulged only ups your concern as to what will occur next. Ms. Brant cleverly keeps some facts hidden until the precise instant they should be known, which repeatedly builds the suspense. While the dangerous scenarios of WAKING EVIL draw you into the novel, the tender love story is just as compelling. The lives of Devlin and Ramsey are so vividly depicted, the reader will experience their every thought or reasoning behind an action. I was certainly wrapped up in the occurrences surrounding these two, as they discovered much about the case and themselves. Countless information is given about their personal and professional lives, and I was equally fascinated by both sides. The quick-witted banter frequently spoken by them is enjoyable, especially when it can be delivered during adverse times, proving they possess daringly enterprising natures. Devlin is a hero who appealed to me from the first meeting, and his charismatic personality had me falling fully in love with him. This couple also has extremely different ways of dealing with tragic pasts, and I was deeply stirred by watching them presently cope. When it comes to the romantic side of their relationship, their feelings are genuinely sincere with an abundance of heartfelt emotions causing any responses. The Southern locale is meticulously described in detail, and the conversations plus many sayings are particularly traditional and make the story very convincing. The intricately suspenseful plot of WAKING EVIL is aided by fascinating paranormal aspects and a compassionate romance to create a brilliantly memorable story.
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Genre: suspense ISBN: 978-0425230718 Page Count: 384 Price: $ 7.99 Reviewer: Amelia Richard |
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