"Fine Police procedural romance"

Now living in New York, photographer Kelly Santos vowed to never return to her hometown of New Orleans where she was raised at St. Anne's Orphanage. Her ability to see the past and future ostracized her with the other children so it was not a happy time for her at the orphanage except for Sister Grace who gave the lass her first camera and plenty of solace. The only reason that would drag Kelly to the Big Easy is Grace's death.

At a New Orleans' café, Kelly touches a discarded newspaper and "sees" a woman murder a man. She informs the police who scoff at her until her vision turns out true. The police wonder if Kelly committed the crime. That is everyone except detective Jack Callaghan who knows first hand Kelly tells the truth because years ago she told him things that no one knew but he knew. Kelly receives Grace's rosary, but when she touches the beads she realizes the kind Sister was murdered. As she and Jack fall in love, his partner "Vicious" Jerevicious believes he compromised the case but Jack only knows he needs to keep his beloved safe from someone who wants her dead.

Police procedural romance readers with a touch of the paranormal will enjoy FLASH POINT. The story line is action-packed though the visions duplicating scenes slow down the plot but also add depth to the comprehension of the scope of Kelly's skills. Kelly is a fine protagonist and Jack is the right person for her as she knows from one kiss. Though the villain seems out of left field, fans will enjoy this solid paranormal romantic suspense.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 26, 2003

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Summary

SHE OPENED THE DOOR TO HER PAST...

A successful and sought-after New York photographer, Kelly Santos has no intention of ever returning to New Orleans-the city that holds so many sad memories for her. But her plans suddenly change when she receives word that the nun who was her childhood mentor is dead.

...AND WALKED INTO A NIGHTMARE.

From the moment Kelly returns to New Orleans she is plagued by visions of murder. But the N.O.P.D. will not take her seriously-not until a man turns up dead- -and now Kelly is the prime suspect. Seeking the help of her old friend, homicide detective Jack Callahan, Kelly must prove her innocence-but to do so, she must face the mystery surrounding her past and the long-ago fire that continues to haunt her dreams.

Would she be the next to die?

Nearby, someone is watching Kelly . . . someone who is determined to keep the truth hidden . . . someone who will kill again to ensure that the past stays dead and buried.