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Book Review of The Scent of Shadows (Sign of the Zodiac, Bk 1)

The Scent of Shadows  (Sign of the Zodiac, Bk 1)
The Scent of Shadows (Sign of the Zodiac, Bk 1)
Author: Vicki Pettersson
Genre: Horror
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Helpful Score: 11


A fresh and interesting paranormal story with a comic book-type twist to the characters and world. It is very imaginative and different than the other paranormal stories that I've read.

It is set in an alternate Las Vegas where a battle between good and evil is happening, but the regular citizens don't know about it. The lines between good and evil -light VS shadow- are very clearly drawn until our protagonist, a tough and damaged young woman, is brought onto the scene. She is part light and shadow and is believed to be the person who has been prophisized to come along and tip the balance and change things forever for whichever side she ultimately chooses to be on.

It is the first book in a series that will be at least a trilogy. I thought that it was a nice change from the vamps, witches and werewolves that are dominating the paranormal market these days.