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Ghost Layer (2014)

by Robin D. Owens(Favorite Author)

3.73 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0425268918 (ISBN13: 9780425268919)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Berkley

series

Ghost Seer

review 1: I liked the story in the first book a lot, but the main characters not so much. I am happy to say that in this book I really did like both Clare and Zach. Clare has accepted her gift of seeing ghosts and her duty to help them cross over. Lay to rest. Zach has helped her with her first case, and I did not really like him back then. But he has improved, he is slowly accepting his own psychic gift although he really doesn’t want it, due to bad memories connected to his gift.Zach is working as a private investigator for Rickman Security, and this time, they have a job for Clare. As Zach’s landlady is Rickman’s godmother, she was the one who told him about Clare. Clare is not happy with it, she doesn’t want to become known as a medium or a psychic. It is bad enough that... more she sees ghosts all the time, she doesn’t want to deal with grieving people as she is not a medium, she can’t call ghosts at random. They come to her when they need her help or are ready to cross over. But as Enzo, her ghost dog, tells her that the ghost Rickman’s rich client wants to get rid of, is her next assignment, she accepts the job. If she is going to help the ghost anyway, why not get paid for it at the same time. mr Laurentine is a rich billionaire, with a large estate in the mountains of Colorado. He purchased an old mining town named Curly Wolf, and had it transported to his lands, where he has had it rebuild and renovated as it was originally. But the town’s ghosts have come with it as well. The ones, who stay in the village, add to its legend, but the one who is leaving his bones in ladies’ beds, that is the ghost he wants to be rid off.J. Dawson Hidgepath was a miner, and quite the ladies man. His death was ruled accidental; he fell of a cliff in the mountains, near his gold mine claim, while picking some flowers for a new lady in town. But J. Dawson tells Clare differently, he was killed and he wants to know who killed him and why. Very reluctantly, Clare accepts the job, she doesn’t like mr. Laurentine very much. He expects her to do her job within two weeks, as he is having a big hunting party over. And a ghost leaving his bones around, chases away his guests and his staff.mr. Laurentine also reluctantly agrees to hire Zach to look into the murder, not expecting him to be able to solve the cold case. Having arrived at the estate, situated in a really spectacular beautiful part of the mountains, Clare is treated with disdain and distrust. It seems that no one believes in her gift, they think her a charlatan. Well, Clare will show them, especially those that have a little pit of a psychic touch themselves. They do feel the cold when Enzo touches them, and perhaps even hear or see him and J. Dawson. Of course they don’t want to admit that, even to themselves.But that same night, someone tries to kill Clare, and only the Other, residing in Enzo sometimes, saves her life. It is not yet her time, she has much to do. Of course Zach leaves Denver immediately to be with her, and to protect her. But Clare doesn’t really want his protection, she can take care of herself. She will never be dependent on a man again. Trying to find out what happened to J. Dawson (very irritating that J. Dawson all the time instead of just Dawson, typical American I guess) and finding the one who doesn’t want Clare to find out the truth about what happened back then, keeps them all busy. I really enjoyed this book, it is suspenseful without being full of action, but still lots of things happen, discoveries are made. I have to admit to distrusting a certain person from the start of the book, and I was correct in my guess. Still, a very good story and I also liked the personal parts of Zach and Clare. They are both growing as characters, learning to live with what life dealt them. Zach with his disability after being shot on the job, having to leave the police force, and Clare with her unwanted gift of seeing ghosts. I also liked that the book did not finish with laying the ghost to rest and solving the case, it had a few more chapters evolving their relationship and future. Clare demands equality in their relationship, and she wants to help Zach to acknowledge his own gift. Meeting with his mother is the first important step. I look forward to the next book, and what Clare will learn them about the different types of ghosts. Looking at the title, I think that one will be much more dangerous and perhaps scary than the current two books. I am intrigued with this series. The premise and setting are original, and I really like it. Recommend if you like urban fantasy with ghosts.9 stars.
review 2: Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Vivacious Valkyrie - Marta:*Copy gifted in exchange for an honest review--Actual rating 3.5 SkullsThis is the second book in the Ghost Seer series that features a young woman who inherits the ability to see ghosts but is having a hard time coming to terms with all that's happening in her life. When Clare's great aunt died and the "gift" passed to Clare she also inherited wealth and a very unusual canine companion! Enzo is a ghostly Labrador whose purpose is to guide Claire with her unusual ability. Still reeling from all the changes in her life Claire has discovered that it's only the ghosts of a certain time period that she can help but that does not mean that her life is straightforward, no not at all!In the short time that Claire has had to get used to things she has met Zach, a private detective who himself is experiencing changes in his life. Wounded and forced to retire from his work in law enforcement he struggles with the effects of his injury but there's nothing like holding a good woman in your arms to make a man be glad to be alive and for Zach holding Clare feels like heaven right here on earth! It's early days for them both as a couple but Zach's boss offers Clare a job solving the mystery of bones appearing at an old mining town . The locals are understandably afraid but when Clare tracks down the ghost of the dead prospector and he tells her he was murdered then it's time for Clare and Zach to investigate but someone does not want the mystery solved and are prepared to commit murder to keep their secret!This had quite a straightforward plot but it sure does meander along. The mystery of the dead man and why he is haunting is only part of this book. We also have the relationship between Clare and Zach to wade through. Clare is hard to read at times as she is quite an independent thinking sort and yet at times very reliant on Zach. It's not been easy for her and she is very protective of others in her family who might also have the ability to see ghosts but at times I just found her well, a little cold. Oh she's full of life and passion but I didn't really connect with her. Zach is a character who for this reader felt more well rounded. He has accepted his limitations caused by his injury but refuses to just sit back and vegetate. I liked that he is determined to overcome his disability and challenge himself learning new martial arts and it's wonderful to see him reclaiming his life. He carries the pain of loss and although clearly is sensitive to things that others might not believe, Zach fights hard to subdue his own psychic abilities. A sane rational guy but also one who believes completely in Clare.I found this to be quite slow paced if I am honest but sometimes with urban fantasy I've noticed that series can start quite slow and then build up to something amazing. I am enjoying this series with its mixture of supernatural and romance and the mystery elements do get me trying to work out just who the villain is and why they are up to no good. This book gives some answers but new questions are now arising. Zach is about to be more front and centre I feel as this story arc progresses. Clare has relied on him but it looks as if Zach and Clare will go forward together in more ways than one. I'm loving the ghost aspect, Enzo is a star and the human dynamics are certainly interesting and I'm very curious to learn just what the author plans for this couple next. less

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