If you pick up this title and feel like you are in the middle of book #2 or 3 then you are not alone. This story starts with Blaine and his crew escaping a special hell designed to turn men into something women can appreciate, which includes learning needle point. It’s incredibly odd and even by the end of the first novel this series is hell. Who goes where and how they get there is miss-mashed. Trinity has problems. Every man she falls in love with dies because she is cursed with being a black widow. Turns out she was cursed by the same witch that over sees Blaine’s hell. It’s all a giant mixing bowl, but the cookies never get baked. This story is so convoluted that you really don’t know the beginning and the end doesn’t make sense. I want to read book 2 just to see if it gets better, but at the same time it’s so bad its almost a waste of time.

13 years ago a revolution took place. All the creepy crawlies come out of the wood work and announced “Hey were not human”. Plus in special cases, resurrection is possible. Charlie Madigan is just such an individual, and she’s a cop. Charlie and her partner are on the trail of a deadly new street drug called ASH. In the midst of her investigation she puts her family in danger and discovers she has powers that can potentially destroy the world. Over all not a bad read. It does have some slow points, but it sill keeps the reader entertained.

Amelia Gray is a grave yard restorer and she see’s ghosts. The 6th sense this is not, ghosts are a bad thing, and they can suck the life out of you. At nine years old Amelia’s father started teaching her the rules for seeing ghosts. One rule Amelia is having trouble with is staying away from those who are haunted. John Develin is not only a cop; he is also haunted by his deceased family. He seeks out Amelia for help with a grisly murder inside a cemetery, but both parties get more than they expected. Even if you are not a fan of graveyards and ghosts, you just may find your self enjoying this mystery. It is well written and will keep readers guessing until the very end. Plus, not all questions or story lines are completes so you end up chomping at the bit for the sequels.

No one imagines that at 18 years old that they will be given the responsibility for their 9 year old brother. Carlotta Wren and her brother Wesley have made due since their parents fled the state and went into hiding after criminal charges were brought against their father. Now 10 years later Wesley is trying to find his parents and Carlotta is trying to keep Wesley alive. The two different loan sharks that are after Wesley just add to the problems he has with the city of Atlanta. Carlotta finally decides to make him get a job. His new profession; a body mover, and his gorgeous boss Coop has the hots for Carly. Throw is a cute cop and ex boyfriend who may be a murderer, and this is not an easy time for Carlotta. This book is just a lot of fun. It’s an entire series and I can’t wait to read the next.

The Graveyard Queen series book #2 is more Sci-Fi than the first book. That’s not a bad thing, just a difference. Yes, lead character Amelia Gray see’s ghosts, but The Restorer was so much about the mystery, and this book is a mystery, but it’s the mystery of Amelia. She heads to Asher Falls for her newest assignment. Something about this town is just off. First it has two cemeteries, one of which was flooded years ago, plus its almost a deserted island. Then you have the people. They act strange and at times seem to almost wear a mask. Amelia has a connection to this place, she is just not sure what or why. This is a nice segway from The Restorer, and while it does end, you get a two sentence preview of book #3. Trust me, order it now, because you will want to continue to turn the pages!

It is hard to tell from the cover of Choker what is contained between the covers. Cara has always felt isolated and alone. Once upon a time she had a best friend, Zoe. She has been out of the picture since Cara’s parents moved the family away. Cara may not like the popular girls in school, but that does not mean she takes pleasures in their deaths and disappearances. With Zoe back in the picture, things are starting to look up, but what if they are next? This story keeps the reader engrossed. The who-done-it plot moves along and whether you figure out the bad guy at the beginning or don’t know until the end, you will enjoy the trip getting there.

When was the last time you read a book that was just fun? Liar Liar is just such a title. Kevin has a problem, he lies. He only means them to be little white ones, but since he is good about it, it gets him in trouble with everyone. And to top everything off, he is just trying to get noticed by his crush. The 1st of a 3 book series is short, sweet. and a joy to read.

Kevin is back and still trying to attract the attention of a certain girl. But wooing a girl requires money. If you don’t have any money how do you go about getting it? Well, read about Kevin’s trials and tribulations as he goes about earning money while trying to stay out of trouble. Once again Gary Paulson offers up a quick and fun read.