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Better Read Than Dead (Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Victoria Laurie (Author)
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July 3, 2012

Word of Abby's talents reading tarot cards has reached a mob boss who wants her help in some business matters and he doesn't take no for an answer. When the police seek out her psychic intuition to shed light on a masked man who's been attacking women, Abby finds herself working both sides of the law on her own, leading her to wonder, why didn't I see this coming?


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Victoria Laurie has talent to spare-she's a writer to watch. -- J.A. Konrath, author of Whisky Sour

About the Author

Real-life professional psychic Victoria Laurie drew from her career as a gifted clairvoyant and police psychic to create the character of Abigail Cooper. She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts, with her two spoiled dachshunds, Lilly and Toby. For information about upcoming novels and appointments for readings, visit her Web site at www.VictoriaLaurie.com.


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  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Signet (July 3, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451215583
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451215581
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #460,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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When I was in the 7th grade I took one of those career aptitude tests - you know, the ones where you answer a bunch of questions and the results indicate what profession you'd best be suited for? Yeah, well my test results indicated I was best suited for a career as a government spy.

A SPY!

I think I had the coolest results in the entire class. :)

Needless to say, I did not follow that particular career path - or maybe I just took the more indirect route. In my thirties a very good friend of mine who is now one of the world's most renowned psychic mediums suggested I stop ignoring my talents and dive right into the professional world of a psychic intuitive. On a lark, I did. And the results were pretty mind-blowing. Within just a few short weeks even I couldn't deny it - so much of what I predicted for total strangers was coming true and I really had to accept the "gift" so to speak.

Over the years I've built a really fabulous clientele and all those experiences have helped me create the Psychic Eye Mysteries, the Ghost Hunter Mysteries, and - for children - Oracles of Delphi Keep. And along that way I discovered my true love - writing.

Writing is one of those passions that gets me out of bed in the morning and invigorates my day. I love spinning a good yarn, and when I feel I actually get it right - wow! There is no better feeling.

In fact, the other day I was kicking back after a looooong day of writing, which ended in the completion of a manuscript and I remember just marveling in the fact that I actually get paid to daydream! I can't think of a more satisfying way to spend a life. And let's face it - it's a whole lot safer than working some covert operation. Although - I'm pretty sure the benefits might be better at the CIA. Still, I'll stick to my daydreams...at least for now... :)

 

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good fortune in store for Victoria Laurie!, June 11, 2005
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A new face has been added to the list of must read authors - Ms. Victoria Laurie. Better Read Than Dead is the 2nd book featuring Abby Cooper, a gifted intuitive in Michigan, and her friends and loved ones. Where the 1st book really introduces Abby and her friends to us, this book pulls out the stops and lets us see the world of the paranormal. There is a favor a friend calls in to read fortunes with Tarot cards at a Greek wedding reception that lands Abby in some hot water indeed. The plot is believable as she deals with the unsavory consequences of having read a hit man's cards at the reception. This brings her to the attention of a Greek gangster, who wants Abby to advise him about his 'business' and subsequent heirs.
Having lived in Detroit and suburbs of Detroit, I can remember Greektown and working at RenCen. Ms. Laurie is hitting her stride, very comfortable in Abby's skin and effortlessly gets us involved in her life and friendships of Dutch, her hunky FBI boyfriend, and their friend Milo, a great cop, her sister Cat, her handy man Dave, and her sweet pooch, Eggy.
This book gives insight to the world of the psychic and their responsibility of their readings - what if someone not skilled read fortunes and completely misinterprets what is before her like Cat did? or visions were read another way than intended? It is a great responsibility that professional psychics face, and Abby is a great example of that - dealing with her Crew - her guides etc who help her from the Other Side.
Ms. Laurie is a delightful writer and gifted psychic herself, causing this reader to see her website and get a reading - she was excellent and a super person. Highly recommend you try too. If you are a fan of Abby Cooper's, you are interested in the paranormal. Follow your guides and read Abby's adventures and see how special this series and their writer truly is.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Grumpy today!, March 13, 2007
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Yes, I'm very grumpy today. I was up until 1:20 a.m. because I COULD NOT put this book down. My normal bedtime is 9 p.m. but this book just kept me going and going and going. And, instead of taking a brief nap on my lunch hour, instead I am going to the book store to buy more. This was the first book I read and I devoured it in two days. Victoria Laurie is now right at the top of my 'must read' authors!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Kudos to Victoria Laurie!, June 25, 2005
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This review is from: Better Read Than Dead (Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)
The first of the series, "Abby Cooper - Psychic Eye" introduced us to Abby's life as a Pyschic and to her sister Cat, Dave the Handyman, Eggy the pooch and Police Officers Dutch and Milo.

The second books takes off running. This is a very well written book. I love the fact that we are immersed in Abby's world as we follow her to work and home, get involved in her sister troubles, as well as worries about her house.

Abby always explains who she is and how life as a Psychic works, or not, depending upon just how much information she gets and if she understands what's being said to her.

The story has several twists and turns and I always find myself worrying about her life as well as the lives of the people who surround her.

I don't want to write about the plot or lay out a list of what happens because that's why you read the book. I do recommend this if you love mystery, intrigue, witty dialogue, great writing and most importantly, good fun.

I see a great writing career for Victoria Laurie and I hope to see a long run for Abby Cooper. It won't take long for her to join the ranks of "Stephanie Plum," or "Kay Scarpetta".

I would buy or borrow this book today as it's a great read if you're interested in detective stories, the Pyschic world, great characters, and an author who takes you places you've never been. You'll thank her for the trip. It's well worth it!
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As I stood in the thickening pool of blood leaking from the man I had effectively killed, I couldn't care less that I had flagrantly committed not one, but all three of these cardinal sins. Read the first page
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mob wedding, silver sedan, professional psychic
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Miss Cooper, Royal Oak, Andros Kapordelis, Abigail Cooper, Madame Jarosolov, Jeffrey Zimmer, Corpus Christi, Krispy Kreme, Cooper's Alley, Detective Johnson, Karen Millstone, New York, Jeff Zimmer, Las Vegas, Catherine Cooper-Masters, Darth Vader, Good Samaritan, Nancy Cartwright
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