Helpful Score: 9
I have mixed feelings about this book. The premise is intriguing, and it starts out ok - Brianna Winston-Beaufort has inherited her uncle's law practice in Savannah, Georgia. Her first case comes when she gets a call from a local businessman - and finds out he called her after he was killed; then his successor hires her to prove that he was murdered.
I found the paranormal aspects to be a refreshing change from the norm out there, but what irritated me was how long it took Bree to finally ASK her colleagues about the strange phenomena when it was made obvious from the beginning that they knew much more about it than she did. I understand the author trying to draw out the suspense, but it just became ridiculous. And the twists of the mystery took a back seat to the paranormal, so the resolution was not very satisfying. It could have been handled better. Which is a pity, because it was going along fine until just past halfway through the book, and then the story just seemed to scatter. I don't know if I will pick up the second in the series - it will have to depend on my mood and whether or not there is anything else to read within reach.
I found the paranormal aspects to be a refreshing change from the norm out there, but what irritated me was how long it took Bree to finally ASK her colleagues about the strange phenomena when it was made obvious from the beginning that they knew much more about it than she did. I understand the author trying to draw out the suspense, but it just became ridiculous. And the twists of the mystery took a back seat to the paranormal, so the resolution was not very satisfying. It could have been handled better. Which is a pity, because it was going along fine until just past halfway through the book, and then the story just seemed to scatter. I don't know if I will pick up the second in the series - it will have to depend on my mood and whether or not there is anything else to read within reach.
Helpful Score: 5
This book has an otherworldly charm that hooked my interest, and I am eagerly awaiting the second in the series. In Defending Angels, a young lawyer finds herself defending clients from the world beyond the realm of the living -- with surprising success. This was a quick and easy read, and I recommend it highly.
Heather F. (AZmom875) -
Helpful Score: 4
This book may or not be the book for you. Some paranormals are cutsy fun. This one is not. It can be mildly scary or creepy. I was hooked on the book by page 2. All her characters are likable. There is a good mystery, lots of believable Paranormal ghost happenings that make the Main Character think she is sleep deprived and seeing things. Eventually it all comes together.
Marci K. (ontheroad19) reviewed Defending Angels (Beaufort & Company, Bk 1) on + 23 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This is an excellent new series -- she also writes under Claudia Bishop -- her real name is Mary Stanton.
Helpful Score: 2
By page 24, I was hooked and in love with this mystery. The paranormal concept was wonderful. It started off quirky, creepy, unique and interesting. However, the more I read, the more frustrated I became. The heroine wasn't asking the questions I think she should have. I didn't accept what was going on so why should she?? At some points, I felt that I must have missed a few pages here and there. Yet I hadn't. The characters, for the most part were likeable and I will certainly read the second to see if some of the questions are cleared up but unless the author explains some things, I'm outta here!
