Death at First Sight {+ Giveaway}

◊ DEATH AT FIRST SIGHT by Lena Gregory

◊ Series: A Bay Island Psychic Mystery, Book 1

◊ Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages

◊ Genre: Cozy Murder Mystery

◊ Publisher: Berkley (November 1, 2016)

◊ Language: English

◊ ISBN-10: 0425282740

◊ ISBN-13: 978-0425282748

SYNOPSIS:

FIRST IN A VISIONARY NEW MYSTERY SERIES.
 
It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see that something’s not right on Bay Island...
 

Since she left her psychiatric practice in New York City to open up a psychic shop in her hometown on Bay Island, Cass Donovan has given her fair share of readings to conflicted customers. But what she sees in Ellie Callahan’s future doesn’t bode well.
          When Ellie’s mother, Marge, publicly confronts Cass about the reading, the embarrassment makes her want to curl up and die. And when she later stumbles across Marge’s body—and is a suspect in her murder—Cass is suddenly the star of Bay Island’s rumor mill.
          Cass is determined to prove her innocence and save Ellie from meeting the fate in her unfortunate vision. But even with the help of her friends Bee and Stephanie, Cass will have to channel some serious sleuthing instincts to find the real killer...

Whether you believe in physics or not, you’re going to enjoy author Lena Gregory’s new series and especially her protagonist, Cass Donovan.

The characters are well-developed and easy to like. As their backstories are revealed, the more they draw you in. The protagonist is a feisty character with traits readers can relate to. She knows her strengths and weaknesses but has great determination. The secondary characters are quirky and add another layer to the story.

The small-town setting is perfect for this story. The mix of local residents and seasonal tourists adds to the flavor.

Moving at a steady pace, the story quickly pulls you in and holds your attention until the end. A good blend of mystery, dash of romance, friendship, and suspense makes this a book hard to put down.

DEATH AT FIRST SIGHT is a tantalizing start to a fresh new series. You even get a sneak preview of the next installment, OCCULT AND BATTERY, at the end.

Death at First Sight by Lena Gregory, A Bay Island Psychic Mystery (Book #1), Berkley, @2016, ISBN: 978-0425282748, Mass Market Paperback, 304 Pages

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Penguin Random House, I have a print copy of DEATH AT FIRST SIGHT by Lena Gregory to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Friday, Nov. 25.

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Thanks so much for stopping by. Don’t you just love the cover of this book? Have you ever had or thought about having a physic reading?

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