"Another fascinating read by a master, Linda Howard"
Marlie Keen moved to Orlando to recover from a living
nightmare caused by her gifts as an empath and clairvoyant.
A psychotic murderer had killed a young child in her
presence as she 'felt' it all, almost killing her with it's
force. She thought her abilities had vanished as a result. Suddenly, one night it all comes back with a vengeance, far
more powerful that it had ever been before. She witnesses a
brutal murder through the eyes of a killer. Unfortunately,
the nightmare is far from over. In fact, it is just
beginning... Dane Hollister is a detective with the Orlando police
department. He is investigating the serial killer whom
Marlie is linked to. He scoffs at all things paranormal and
initially is turned off of Marlie's abilities, to the point
he believes she is involved in the killings. At the same
time he finds himself drawn to her beauty, passion, and
sorrow. Before too long Dane discovers her abilities are all too
real and they team up to catch a killer...and love
simultaneously. Ms. Howard has another winner with this novel. She grips
the reader intensely with her suspense from the first
chapter and doesn't let go, for even a second. Ms. Howard
once again shows her talent in writing the sensual as well,
with this story. She keeps readers on the edge of their
seat with nail biting suspense, as well as the never-ending
excitement...out of the bedroom as well as in it. The reader can't help but like the characters. Marlie is a
fascinating blend of innocence and passion, strength and
weakness. The reader marvels at her ability to be strong,
all the while held under the gruesome force of her visions.
Yet she manages to remain innocent and fragile at the same
time. Dane is all male, exuding masculine strength and
sensuality. Yet he is driven helpless by Marlie's talents.
His soft and tender side is revealed each time he helps her
to deal with and recover from the aftereffects of her '
sight.' Readers will become totally riveted by this story
immediately and won't want to put it down until the last
page is turned. They will stay right beside Marlie and Dane
in their race against time to catch a killer.
Reviewed by Kelley Hartsell
Posted July 31, 2001
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