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Death Perception (Psychic Eye Mysteries)

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Love, love, love Victoria Laurie books! This one does not disappoint, if anything, I am amazed at how she is developing the characters and the plots more and more with each book.
This adventure, right on the heels of "Crime Seen" moves the action from Michigan to Vegas (and if ya notice my screen name, ya know I'm a happy girl!) And lots of action there is.
Dutch's cousin Chase is kidnapped in Vegas, so he takes Abby along for help. The story unfolds, tying in the side plot in "Crime Seen" regarding Dutch's boss, Agent Robillard, who was involved in a covered-up murder that Dutch had been working to expose.
The real fun is that Candice, Abby's P.I. friend, and her sister Cat come out to help Abby when things get sticky, and together these three dodge the bad guys, and get the crime solved.
Ms. Laurie deftly weaves her characters and story together in wild ride, that I didn't want to see end!
As always, looking forward to the next!

This book was entertaining, action-packed and kept you turning pages until there were no more left to turn. I don't usually go for the psychic-themed stories, but this series is so well-written that I've made an exception.

The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars is that the character of Abby can be annoying at times. Early in the book when Dutch tells her to keep quiet during their first visit to Bob so he can get the info he needs, she immediately goes into her psychic schpiel, which left me wondering why Dutch continues to bring her along when she seems to do this constantly.

I also thought some of the psychic things were a bit far-fetched, such as when Abby gets a sense upon leaving the casino that they should go back in and buy raffle tickets just as they're down to their last few dollars. That left me wondering why every psychic in the world isn't hanging around Vegas casinos waiting for the little nudge that makes them rich.

Looking forward to the next installment!

Sometimes being a professional psychic is hard work so the idea of going to Las Vegas with Dutch sounds like a good idea, that is until she realizes that it's because Chase, Dutch's cousin, has been kidnapped and he really needs Abby's help in finding him.

As they rush to find Chase, Abby is confronted with things that she didn't know about Dutch, things that might change their relationship forever, that is if she can find Dutch, who has now also missing, and get to the bottom of all the half truths that the FBI is saying.

This book has you back and forth wondering what the truth is and why Abby wasn't aware of what was going on. Is everyone who they seem to be or are there lies upon lies.

Finally the characters of Cat and Candice play dominate roles in this book and it's about time. Two great women, who have you laughing and wondering when they will get a series of their own.

I highly recommend this series of mad cap adventure.

This was the best Physic Eye one so far.
The scenes in Las Vegas and the zany problems that happen are amusing and fun.
I love Abby's sister Cat and she meets up with some new friends along the way.
This story was well written and entertaining. Abby seems to have "grown" as a character and does not have some of the petty personality quirks she had in the past.
I loved the Prince/Elvis/costume scenes. Very amusing.
I have just one question What happened to Dutch's cat??

I've really been enjoying this series. I like the character Abby Cooper, although at times she does seem a bit far fetched. How can one person constantly get into that much trouble, but I guess it has to be that way or there wouldn't be a story. Up until now I would say the other books in the series were a 3 1/2 for me.

This book totally changed that though. It was keeping me on the edge of my seat and kept me up late reading a couple times. I read this book faster than I have read any other books in the series.

Yes, I did find the scene where she won the raffle for the Mini Coopers and $20,000 a bit much, but I bought it since it wasn't that she was winning the money just for personal gain, she needed it to find her boyfriend who she was given visions that he didn't have much time left if she didn't find him.

Simply put...I LOVE this book! I enjoyed every one Ms. Laurie's books. I had a hard time putting them down and could not wait to pick up the next one. Awesome job!

I like these stories very much however, Ms. Laurie uses the word "grin" way too much. Nobody just smiles, they are always grinning at each other. I picture a bunch of hopped up maniacs all grinning and walking around like zombies. Enough already. It drives me so mad that I can no longer read her books. Does anyone else out there feel this way?

This is probably the best in the series. Certainly better than the last. It's like the promise was finally fulfilled. Author Laurie finally came in to her stride with this book. The plot is not annoying as some of the others were. It's thrilling, complex, and keeps you guessing to the end. The wonderful, everything-comes-together end! The characters you love are here, but not will any silliness. Not a cozy, cozy, whatever that it. Remove the cartoon cover and it's a real novel. :)

The plot allowed Abby, the protagonist, to shine. The plot is believable, her "gift" fit in just perfectly, and this book has a nice edge of mystique and mystery.

If you like a little paranormal with your mystery, you'll enjoy. If you don't, it won't get in the way.

A great plot, great characters, great writing, great buildup---I'm ready for the next one. Hope she can keep it going.

I wanted to wait till I read the entire series before I left a review. I absolutely Loved this series!!
Abby Cooper is a cool character, these books were fun to read, and can't wait till her next book comes out!

I have read all of the Psychic Eye Mysteries, and this is by far the best of the group (don't get me wrong as all the others are also quite good). Ms. Laurie has managed to intertwine multiple sub plots into one great read in this latest installment. We see a lot more of her sister "Cat" in a new light, and her new business partner, Candace. Throw in a missing boyfriend, kidnappings, Candace's amazing P.I. abilities, car chases, Las Vegas, and non stop running right up until the end. The repartee between Cat, Abby, Candace and others is just plain funny. I think Ms. Laurie has put together a well rounded mystery book w/a touch of the paranormal. Thank you!