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Search - Through Violet Eyes (Violet , Bk 1)
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Book Description:
In a world where the dead can testify against the living, someone is getting away with murder. Because to every generation are born a select few souls with violet-colored eyes, and the ability to channel the dead. Both rare and precious -- and rigidly controlled by a society that craves their services -- these Violets perform a number of different duties. The most fortunate increase the world's cultural heritage by channeling the still-creative spirits of famous dead artists and musicians. The least fortunate aid the police and the law courts, catching criminals by interviewing the deceased victims of violent crime.
But now the Violets themselves have become the target of a brutal serial murderer -- a murderer who had learned how to mask his or her identity even from the victims. Can the FBI, aided by a Violet so scared of death that she is afraid to live, uncover the criminal in time? Or must more of her race be dispatched to the realm that has haunted them all since childhood?
But now the Violets themselves have become the target of a brutal serial murderer -- a murderer who had learned how to mask his or her identity even from the victims. Can the FBI, aided by a Violet so scared of death that she is afraid to live, uncover the criminal in time? Or must more of her race be dispatched to the realm that has haunted them all since childhood?
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Damaris D. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a quick and easy read. The details are good and believable in the story. The plot about people who can channel some souls and not others for testimony is really interesting and different. I was a thrown by the ending. I didn't see it coming at all. Normally I can tell from a mile away. So that was fun for me!
If you like paranormal thrillers this is definitely worth the read.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Good story and beginning to a series! I don't want to give too much of the plot away beyond the description above, so I'll just say that this is a fast and easy read which I definitely recommend to anyone who likes thrillers or stories about the paranormal. Stephen Woodworth writes very well, and I especially love the way he describes things. Umbrellas don't just open, they mushroom. A woman has lovely soymilk skin. Woodworth paints quick, interesting pictures that enhance the narrative without bogging it down.
I'm surprised more people weren't interested in seeing the Violets disappear -- just about anyone with a secret to keep might see Violets as potentially problematic. There are at least three more books to follow this one however, so maybe that will come up more later....
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I picked this book up but I wasn't sure if I'd like it. For me it was a real easy read & it held my interest from the beginning. I liked it so much I got the rest that he has written and am anxiously awaiting the next release.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I found the story compelling. From the begining to the surprising ending, it was hard to put down.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great story, well-written, engaging characters!!! Looking forward to more titles by this author!
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Cynthia M. (Good book. Will definitely read the next one in the series.
An excellent entertaining book that makes you think about what
happens to you right after you die. What IF someone could call
you back to tell on your killer? Fast easy read that is hard to
put down. I highly recommend this book.
Sandra W. wrote on 3/28/2008...Just couldn't get into this one.
Natasha S. (1st in series - great
the violets can connect with the dead to help resolve issues/especially murders
Toni T. (I really liked this series. It kept my attention & that's not easy. This is the first book in the series. I thought it was good, but later book are even better.
The police call them The Violets. They have a special gift that is crime-fighting's secret weapon. Through their violet eyes, they can actually expose the face of a murderer. But now one killer is closing their violet eyes .. permanently...and even the FBO can't stop him.
Exciting book .... different ... great characters.
Keri W. (Awesome book. Kind of reminded me of the Tom Cruise movie where they can see the future using people. Kept me engrossed the whole time reading it, and I could barely put it down at night when I went to bed. Looking forward to reading another novel from Stephen Woodworth.
Odd SIFI but interesting. Seems somewhat relative to the Indigo Children
that are being talked about today.
A good book. Never was sure if I was reading sci-fi or crime. It didn't take long for me to believe that it's real!