All Rachel Blackstone wanted was to talk with her dead father. Using a Native American ceremony given to her by a shaman, she summoned him. Instead, a soul intent on revenge slipped through. Now the Santa Fe reporter must follow the evil spirit, uncover its purpose and send it back. The shapeshifter has horrific powers and threatens the people she loves. There’s more on her plate. She’s seeing dead people, which give her the creeps. Some are helpful. Others try to lead her away from the truth. One spirit, a lone wolf, seems to have an uncertain allegiance. What she, and friend Chloe, uncover is an earthly scam involving both the quick and the dead–and may even involve her brother, the mayor. To save him, Rachel must play a dangerous game of treasure hunt which leads to a powerful climax of earth, wind and fire.
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Reluctant Medium
What a great way to spend a Saturday! Couldn't stop reading, had to get to the end. Love the Tulsa and Santa Fe connection. I loved the sense of adventure that came through with Rachel and her courage to finish what she started. It gave me wonderful memories of another trip to Santa Fe. The metaphysical subject was explained well for this beginner. God is in her heaven!
A Bite for Discerning Tastes
Are you a person like me? Have you ever acted on impulse, and realised it wasn't such a good idea?
My mom used to tell me to "look before you leap"but over, and over again, I had to learn that lesson the hard way.
Our girl Rachel is doing the same thing, in this first installment of the Reluctant Medium Series.. she's taking risks, and going places she never imagined to go, and best yet, she's taking US with her!!!
Thanks to an old friend, and a few new ones: one being a reclusive wolf who howls in warning in the dead of night, but warning of what?
Well, to say the least, I was intrigued.
We're taken on a tour of the spirit world, in the first few pages of this romp, and on to The City of Santa Fe' a place i've never been, but want to now!
Now, as a reader, I tend to lean towards the shapeshifters and weres of Laurell Hamiltons Anita Blake series, and the werewolves that populate Christine Warrens novels.
Ms. Collins satifies the thirst for the unusual in this book.satisfies the urges with shamans, ceremonies, and howling wolves. Along the way, i learned a little about journalism, real estate, and of course, Santa' Fe.
What other places will we travel with our girl Rachel?.. looking forward to finding out!!!
On another note, I've discovered a blog that leads us through some of the spots in Santa Fe' that were in the book.. the story continues! Hope you'll enjoy the book, and join in its' very own treasure hunt!
Metaphysical Meets Native American
The blending of Native American Shamanism with investigative reporting and the emotions of family lead the reader down the streets of Santa Fe to try to solve the mystery of her Father's untimely death. With the help of friends Rachel Blackstone, a Santa Fe reporter, uncovers clues both in the physical and spiritual world. After an evil spirit is released by mistake, Rachel must develop her spiritual strength to defeat and send the spirit back to where he belongs.
The author, G G Collins, seems to have researched the locations, culture and shaministic beliefs well. The story kept my interest and also incorporated the bond between animals and humans, which was a very nice touch.
I can only hope we will be able to share more adventures with Rachel in the future.
Amateur sleuth and cobbler Fulton Moon (yes, his nickname is Full Moon) encounters beautiful and sinister Lucinda Mathews. Lucy, wife of prominent florist Arthur Mathews, wants to escape an abusive husband and Moon only wants to help. It isn’t that
