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meganharnett's review
5.0
I loved this book! It was a really well done story all around. It had the right amount of romance, suspense, mystery, and crime. The author also gives you the story from all the characters point of view. I still didn't know who the kidnapper was until it was revealed and it kept me in suspense the whole time. I am looking forward to the next book in the series!
laurenjodi's review
4.0
Cold Sight
4 Stars
Girls are disappearing in the seemingly quiet town of Granville, Georgia, but the only one interested is reporter Lexie Nolan. After another girl is abducted, Lexie turns to disgraced psychic, Aidan McConnell for help and the two soon find themselves embroiled in a web of deceit that is about to hit a little too close to home…
Well-written characters, a solid romance and an intense suspense plot.
Lexie and Aidan's push/pull vibe is very appealing and their interactions are believable despite the relatively short timeline. They have both suffered set backs in their pasts, but Lexie is just the direct, no-nonsense type that Aidan needs to force him to take that much needed step toward trusting another person.
The other XI members, each with their own unique ability, are intriguing. Unfortunately, it seems that there is only one more book in the series, which is disappointing as the characters are compelling enough for them to have their own stories.
The serial killer plot is gripping from the outset with clever use of multiple POVs to heighten the tension and suspense. While the paranormal elements are quite subtle, they are put to good use in the story, especially the connection between Aidan’s abilities and his sense of smell, which is original, visceral and immersing. That said, the descriptions of the crimes are dark and gritty so the book may not appeal to all readers.
All in all, an entertaining read for those who enjoy a little paranormal with their mystery and romance.
4 Stars
Girls are disappearing in the seemingly quiet town of Granville, Georgia, but the only one interested is reporter Lexie Nolan. After another girl is abducted, Lexie turns to disgraced psychic, Aidan McConnell for help and the two soon find themselves embroiled in a web of deceit that is about to hit a little too close to home…
Well-written characters, a solid romance and an intense suspense plot.
Lexie and Aidan's push/pull vibe is very appealing and their interactions are believable despite the relatively short timeline. They have both suffered set backs in their pasts, but Lexie is just the direct, no-nonsense type that Aidan needs to force him to take that much needed step toward trusting another person.
The other XI members, each with their own unique ability, are intriguing. Unfortunately, it seems that there is only one more book in the series, which is disappointing as the characters are compelling enough for them to have their own stories.
The serial killer plot is gripping from the outset with clever use of multiple POVs to heighten the tension and suspense. While the paranormal elements are quite subtle, they are put to good use in the story, especially the connection between Aidan’s abilities and his sense of smell, which is original, visceral and immersing. That said, the descriptions of the crimes are dark and gritty so the book may not appeal to all readers.
All in all, an entertaining read for those who enjoy a little paranormal with their mystery and romance.
mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Aidan McConnell
Lexie Nolan
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What happens?
Aidan is hiding away from the world after he was humilated on a previous job.
Lexie is recovering from a career car crash when she is forced off her article of missing girls and there being a connection further than them being teenagers from the wrong side of society.
When another girl is taken and the Police refusing to do anything she is asked to contact Aidan to help her find the missing girl and solve the case.
Final thoughts
This was a very good first book. I really enjoyed reading it.
The mystery was interesting but you weren't really presented with a list of suspects. Its not that sort of mystery which is fine I still enjoyed the outcome.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Aidan McConnell
Lexie Nolan
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What happens?
Aidan is hiding away from the world after he was humilated on a previous job.
Lexie is recovering from a career car crash when she is forced off her article of missing girls and there being a connection further than them being teenagers from the wrong side of society.
When another girl is taken and the Police refusing to do anything she is asked to contact Aidan to help her find the missing girl and solve the case.
Final thoughts
This was a very good first book. I really enjoyed reading it.
The mystery was interesting but you weren't really presented with a list of suspects. Its not that sort of mystery which is fine I still enjoyed the outcome.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
snarkymotherreader's review
3.0
Reporter Lexie Nolan was shunned by the community of Granville for publishing a story about a serial killer picking off local low-income girls. The police chief painted her as a glory-hound trying to create a panic, and the story was buried — until now. Another girl is missing, one who doesn’t quite match the “runaway” type. Under the guidance of her boss and friend, Lexie decides to continue her investigations under the radar of the local law enforcement, but to do so she needs a special kind of help. Enter Aidan McConnell, former psychic investigator and fellow outcast. Together, they must find the monster behind the kidnappings and battle the dark forces in Granville’s seemingly innocent community.
Cold Sight is the first book in Leslie Parrish’s Extrasensory Agents series. It has an engaging plot, a sweet romance, and the makings of an intense series. Once the stage was set, so to speak, Cold Sight really took off. Leslie kept the suspense on high until the very end, and made me curious to see what she has in store for the other agents. It wasn’t enough, though, to make me truly enjoy this installment of the series.
Don’t get me wrong. The writing is amazing, and I’m sure diehard fans of Romantic Suspense will adore it, but it just didn’t do it for me. Granted, I’ll never be able to look at The Burger King without screaming, which is an accomplishment in itself, but I didn’t find myself hooked by the story. The paranormal aspects are minute in comparison to the detective work, which may have been one of the problems for me.
Cold Sight is the first book in Leslie Parrish’s Extrasensory Agents series. It has an engaging plot, a sweet romance, and the makings of an intense series. Once the stage was set, so to speak, Cold Sight really took off. Leslie kept the suspense on high until the very end, and made me curious to see what she has in store for the other agents. It wasn’t enough, though, to make me truly enjoy this installment of the series.
Don’t get me wrong. The writing is amazing, and I’m sure diehard fans of Romantic Suspense will adore it, but it just didn’t do it for me. Granted, I’ll never be able to look at The Burger King without screaming, which is an accomplishment in itself, but I didn’t find myself hooked by the story. The paranormal aspects are minute in comparison to the detective work, which may have been one of the problems for me.
kblincoln's review
3.0
Lexie and Aidan are both residents of Granville, Georgia, a small town whose population of young, teenage girls is rapidly diminishing.
Both of them are recovering from being completely tarred and feathered in the media. Lexie, a reporter, forced by the Chief of Police and the owner of her paper to print a complete retraction of her articles regarding a possible serial killer, and Aidan, a psychic, lambasted in the Savannah media for being wrong about his last case, a missing young boy never found.
They are both wounded and wary, and completely attracted to eachother from the moment Lexie comes knocking on Aidan's door to help with a current case of a missing teenager girl.
Working together, the two undercover horrible secrets of prominent men in the town, as well as discover the identity of the serial killer.
Aidan and Lexie are great characters, and the way Aidan's psychic powers work were also well handled.
However, parts of the book just didn't work for me. Notably, the fact that in a small town in Georgia people were doing nothing about girls being raped and molested, one per month, for years. That's a lot of girls, and alot of looking the other way.
Also, the tendency for Aidan and Lexie to make long guesses about eachother's personalities based on expressions or gestures "He could tell she was a fighter and never would back down although she was currently letting so-and-so talk to her as if she were an idiot but she must still feel nervous because of the way the town treated her" etc etc made me feel distant from the main emotional relationships in the book. A whole lot of summarizing slowed down the pace of the romance (and the excitement) instead of letting us experience it ourselves.
A very straightforward good vs. bad story, it's the first in a series about the members of Aidan's paranormal detectives team.
This Book's Food Designation Rating: Straight forward roast and potatoes on your plate, seasoned with pepper and salt concealing no surprise flavors, but filling nonetheless.
Both of them are recovering from being completely tarred and feathered in the media. Lexie, a reporter, forced by the Chief of Police and the owner of her paper to print a complete retraction of her articles regarding a possible serial killer, and Aidan, a psychic, lambasted in the Savannah media for being wrong about his last case, a missing young boy never found.
They are both wounded and wary, and completely attracted to eachother from the moment Lexie comes knocking on Aidan's door to help with a current case of a missing teenager girl.
Working together, the two undercover horrible secrets of prominent men in the town, as well as discover the identity of the serial killer.
Aidan and Lexie are great characters, and the way Aidan's psychic powers work were also well handled.
However, parts of the book just didn't work for me. Notably, the fact that in a small town in Georgia people were doing nothing about girls being raped and molested, one per month, for years. That's a lot of girls, and alot of looking the other way.
Also, the tendency for Aidan and Lexie to make long guesses about eachother's personalities based on expressions or gestures "He could tell she was a fighter and never would back down although she was currently letting so-and-so talk to her as if she were an idiot but she must still feel nervous because of the way the town treated her" etc etc made me feel distant from the main emotional relationships in the book. A whole lot of summarizing slowed down the pace of the romance (and the excitement) instead of letting us experience it ourselves.
A very straightforward good vs. bad story, it's the first in a series about the members of Aidan's paranormal detectives team.
This Book's Food Designation Rating: Straight forward roast and potatoes on your plate, seasoned with pepper and salt concealing no surprise flavors, but filling nonetheless.
creeker868's review
4.0
Aidan McConnell's reputation was destroyed after his physic abilities were misinterpreted and a missing child was found too late to be rescued. He refuses to investigate any other cases until a reporter (reporters were responsible for helping to ruin his reputation) barges into his life insisting that he help find a missing girl. Good story with interesting characters. If you like the Kay Hooper books with Bishop Special Crimes Unit you will enjoy this story.
glyneth's review
3.0
An interesting book i picked up at the recommendation on Twitter of Nalini Singh. Good start to what obviously will be a new series. I loved Vonnie's strength and determination. Aidan was a great hero & Lexie was a great heroine, but their relationship seemed very rushed to me, but at least it didn't end in marriage or happily ever after. Not enough of the romance for me personally. I honestly can't wait to find out more about Julia & Morgan, but Olivia's book is next.
gawronma's review
4.0
Interesting characters. Another guilty pleasure. Never hurts to have a little romance and two good lead characters. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
marjolaine_lafreniere's review
So much darker and creepier then I expected. I am not in any kind of mental shape to be reading this kind of book right now. Maybe never, but especially not now.
cranberrytarts's review
4.0
This is my first read by Leslie Parrish. Though her previous trilogy got a lot of buzz, I wasn't in the mood for RS at that time, so I skipped them. If they're half as good as this one was, I'm truly sorry for it now.
I had major reservations going in because the heroine is a reporter and we all know I have major reporter issues. But it was almost like Parrish heard all mybitching complaints and customized her reporter to my tastes. She wasn't TSTL, or more interested in advancing her career than anything else. It was very refreshing.
There was a really good balance between mystery and romance. They weren't making out when the bad guy was knocking down the door, but I truly believed the development of their romance.
I had major reservations going in because the heroine is a reporter and we all know I have major reporter issues. But it was almost like Parrish heard all my
There was a really good balance between mystery and romance. They weren't making out when the bad guy was knocking down the door, but I truly believed the development of their romance.