Another great story based on the likable paranormal team, Sam Firecloud and Lacey Fitzpatrick. The characters are following a long arc and in this book have come together, determined to make things work out for them personally as well as professionally. I enjoyed this creative duo and that they are open to new things, willing to sacrifice in order to help others. The construction worker medium and the ex-cop researcher both work toward the same goal---to help trapped souls. No matter how things evolve, they keep their ground and listen to their hearts. These characters are very identifiable. Even on their bad day, you can't help but admire them. The story is a quick read, great for those moments in the day when you want to chillax. Bowersock writes well, the pace flows smooth. The scenes put the reader right there on a comfy sofa or in the middle of the action. ( )

Number seven in the Lacey Fitzpatrick and Sam Firecloud mysteries. I’ve enjoyed each and every one of this paranormal-investigator team's adventures, and until this point, I’d have been hard pressed to choose a favourite. But I think I can vote this one into first place.

Each investigation is quite different from the last, and at the same time, Sam and Lacey’s relationship progresses…not necessarily without a few bumps along the way…but gently and positively, and it’s an enjoyable lining to the mantle of the main plots of each book. This latest investigation is a biggie in more ways than one: it’s going to be televised for a TV ghost series, which could lead to great things for the pair, but the two ghosts they've been commissioned to release have particularly tragic histories—one of them stirring some painful memories for Sam. Lacey and Sam have a sensationalist TV team to satisfy and difficult research to conduct for two cases, for which records are virtually non-existent.

As always, Bowersock’s writing is fluid, smooth and cohesive. She always strikes the right balance between the concurrent story lines and each book leaves you wanting more.

So, the good news is: there's book number 8. ( )

4.5

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Lacey Fitzpatrick and Sam Firecloud make quite the team. She’s a private investigator and he’s a medium and they take cases where ghosts are stuck on the Earthly plane. Lacey does the research on the person and Sam tires to glean information from the departed. They need as much info as possible to help a soul move on. They’ve gotten pretty popular and now a tv show has come knocking. They could use the money and the advertising, but will the hassle really be worth the trouble? To top it all off, this case has multiple ghosts and one is very young. Sam is feeling this job more than any others so far. Will this case be their undoing?

When I saw this book was going to be about a supernatural ghost-chasing team tv show I immediately thought of Ghostfacers from Supernatural. LOL Luckily they are more professional and not as idiotic as Ghostfacers. Much as I love them, they are idiots. Anyway, there’s a lot going on with how to film a show like this and I have to say, it turned out exactly as I anticipated it would. In addition, the ghosts are interesting and heartbreaking. Sam and Lacey are tested in this one and I’m not disappointed. ( )

ghosts, murder-investigation, television, California, Navajo, supernatural,*****,

In spite of being part of a series, there's enough background interspersed in the story to keep it from being an issue. Well, except that you'd want to read the others anyway. Sam is the medium and is very serious about helping those trapped into a bad situation by the manner of death. Lacey is his research partner, ex homicide cop, and his significant other. This case is different from those they've had before because it is initiated by a TV show rather than a homeowner. Lots of difficult situations and a really good plot even if some subject matter is rather awful. An excellent read!
I have audio with Laura Wilson as the excellent narrator. ( )