Mind Games by Carolyn Crane
Urban Fantasy - March 23rd 2010 by Spectra
While the citizens of Midcity are being terrorized by paranormal crime, Justine Jones is battling the paralyzing hypochondria that’s ruining her life. She’d do anything to break free.
She gets her chance when Packard, a handsome mastermind with strange powers, peers into her soul and invites her to join his psychological hit squad.
At first, Justine enjoys being part of the glamorous, thrilling world of neurotic vigilantes who battle Midcity’s depraved and paranormal criminals, though as a crimefighter, she’s far more like Monk than Anita Blake.
She also enjoys the unexpected affection that blossoms between her and Packard. But little by little, Justine begins to uncover strange secrets: like why Packard hasn’t set foot outside the Mongolian Delites restaurant for eight years. And the truth about the disillusionists. Soon their affection is destroyed in an angry inferno.
Things become more complicated when Justine falls for her most dangerous target, a dashing crime boss with a penchant for opera and paranoia about brain hemorrhages. Is he a ruthless criminal or her soulmate? How will she keep Midcity from sliding into a bloodbath?
This debut novel by blogger-turned-author Carolyn Crane looks really amazing. She has gotten a stellar quote from none other than Ann Aguirre! I have a feeling this one will make this big leagues (speaking of which, she is also a member of the League of Reluctant Adults - check out their awesome blog.)
OHH this looks good, I will have to go put it on my wish list! :)
ReplyDeleteI so can't wait to read this. The premise is unique and the cover is stunning. I hope my expectations are met. Here's mine.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really good.
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