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5.0 out of 5 stars A suspense story that works, February 18, 2001

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This review is from: Beyond Belief (Hardcover)

As a young man, Joe Bailey was a professional magician who opened many Las Vegas shows with his performance. Now he works as a detective on the "Bunko" squad with his moniker being the "Spirit Basher" because he is known for debunking phony mediums and psychics who prey on society. Joe firmly believes that there are no paranormal powers and his record of unveiling frauds is near 100 per cent.

Joe is assigned to homicide when a huge sculpture with spikes fell and killed Dr. Robert Nelson, chair of the Landwyn University parapsychology department. His girlfriend claims that one of Joe's subjects, eight-year old Jessie Randall killed him by using telekinesis powers. He rejects the notion of his mental prowess, but admits that every time he angers him strange things occur. Other people also show interest in Jessie, who becomes a target for kidnappers. To divert Joe from the case, attempts to hurt his daughter are made. Before using all his energies to find Jessie, Joe sends his child to a place of safety.

Edgar award winning Roy Johansen (see THE ANSWER MAN) has written an exhilarating police procedural that has more action per page than most novels have in several chapters. The heroine is a genuinely nice person who readers will like and admire. The cleverly designed plot hits its climax just at the point when all the subplots brilliantly converge. BEYOND BELIEF is one terrific ride into a shadowy realm where things never are quite what they seem.

Harriet Klausner

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fast and brilliant enigma!, June 30, 2001

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"abby-normal" (Marietta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond Belief (Hardcover)

A baffling conundrum for the lead character, who's life's work is based on logic and the appearance of logic, keeps the reader turning pages and putting off responsibilities in order to read the next page... and the next.

A great plot with interesting, true-to-life characters make the plot twists convincing and intriguing. Reading accurate portrayals of familiar places in my hometown makes it even more fun. The fantastic finish will make your jaw drop!

This novel is a great follow up to "The Answer Man", and I eagerly await more from Mr. Johansen and the characters in "Beyond Belief".

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5.0 out of 5 stars really really good, March 4, 2004

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This review is from: Beyond Belief (Mass Market Paperback)

I just finished reading this book and it is great.
I had never heard of the author before and I only bought the book because it looked interesting.
I'm really glad I did. I would sit and read it for a half hour every day. Today I just kept reading because I really wanted to see how it ended. Very enjoyable. It keeps you interested all through the book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars All right
What can I say except maybe I was having an off day when I read this book. I read all the reviews and was expecting this great thriller. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Linda Demaree

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is my first time reading a Roy Johansen books. I have read everything his mother has written and that is why I read this book. I was really impressed, I loved the book. Read more

Published on March 5, 2009 by DJG

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
The book was received in great condition. The book itself was enjoyable reading...I began the book and couldn't put it down.

Published on October 5, 2008 by Muriel Stutzbach

2.0 out of 5 stars Good start, Flat end
Give me a good story, follow it up with consistency, add in a good ending = I'm hooked.

This one started, and died. Read more

Published on June 9, 2008 by Old Resident

3.0 out of 5 stars Mind over matter.
Before joining the Atlanta police force, Joe Bailey was a professional magician of considerable skill. Read more

Published on June 24, 2007 by Michael G.

3.0 out of 5 stars would have been better if Johansen had visited Atlanta
I read "Rebecca Sunnybrook's" review warning that Johansen didn't know his location, but decided to ignore her advice. Read more

Published on May 5, 2006 by Bella Rosa

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Answer Man: Beyond Belief by Roy Johansen
Sometimes when a first time author wins awards, the second book is not as good. It seems like the confirmation and praise goes to the head and the author never lives up to the... Read more

Published on January 30, 2004 by Kevin Tipple

2.0 out of 5 stars Location, Location, Location
For Atlantans, or anyone who has spent any time in our city, Johansen's book is spoiled by egregious inaccuracies. Read more

Published on July 14, 2002 by Rebecca Sunnybrook

4.0 out of 5 stars A good mystery
Joe Bailey is a police detective in Atlanta who specializes in debunking psychics. Dr. Robert Nelson, a professor at the local university, whose specialty is parapsychology, is... Read more

Published on June 28, 2001 by Konrad Kern

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Johansen's first book, The Answer Man, was just terrific. So I pre-ordered Beyond Belief and the more I read, the more increasingly dismayed I became. Read more

Published on June 9, 2001 by Charlotte Vale-Allen

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Maybe tonight was the night he'd learn to believe in magic. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
parapsychology team, spook squad, parapsychology program, spirit kit, shadow storms, baby box

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Jesse Randall, Millennial Prophets, Roland Ness, Suzanne Morrison, Robert Nelson, Darlene Farrell, Garrett Lyles, Michael Kahn, Spirit Basher, Stewart Dunning, Landwyn University, Charlie Brown, Eve Chandler, Gaby Rawlings, Joe Bailey, Latisha Randall, Detective Bailey, Nature Extreme, Toby Cooper, Charles Lane, Professor Reisman, Star Wars, After Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Janey Clary

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