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jwitt33
Posted February 25, 2012
I received an ecopy of this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
Have you ever read a debut novel that was SO good you couldn't believe it was really a debut? Where you had to go Google the author and find out for yourself if they had ever written and published a book before this one? Well, this is that debut novel! I loved it! Tiffany Allee has written a well thought out novel with a great plot, fully developed characters, a great romance, and enough twists and turns to keep you turning the pages throughout!
I was first drawn to the book because it was about a half-banshee cop, and I was curious to see how that would work. I can't remember the last time I read a book about banshees, so this was a nice change for me. What I got, though, was a whole lot more than just the banshee: there were other supernatural creatures in the book as well - succubi, incubi, vampires, witches, and more! It's set in a time where supernatural creatures are protected by the law, which makes things a bit sticky when they revert to character. You'll learn that that is when being a supernatural being yourself can really come in handy!
Kiera “Mac” McLoughlin is the female MC and I found her to be a very likable character. She's a loner, due to her being a banshee and creating a bubble around herself so as not to accidentally hurt anyone. Then there's Aidan Byrne, "an investigative counterpart from the enigmatic Otherworlder Enforcement Agency", similar to the FBI. As explained in the book, they generally take on paranormal-related crimes that cross state lines. Mac is investigating a possible serial killer when she comes home to find Aidan sitting at her kitchen table reading one of her secret supply of romance books! Sparks fly, and continue to fly throughout the book between these two.
I liked everything about this book - it had a great plot, lots of action, and character development from start to finish. What's even better is that this is the first book in a new series! Yayy!! I look forward to reading more books by this very talented debut author :D
AubrieNH
Posted February 19, 2012
Kiera McLoughlin, or Mac, as her friends call her is a half banshee. She can kill or stun with a scream. But that’s only one aspect of her personality. She’s also a tough as nails cop with a softer side for romance novels. When her partner is killed by a mysterious otherworlder, she’ll do anything in her power to find the person, or perhaps sucubi responsible. Even if that means working with Aidan Byrne, a fellow cop from another agency whose good looks drawn her in despite her own reservations.
Banshee Charmer is a well-crafted legal thriller with its own system of rules for the magical creatures that inhabit this alternate world. Fast paced with sexy tension and a dangerous edge, it kept me on the edge of my computer chair, guessing just who Aidan Byrne was. The twists caught me off guard, and the chemistry between Kiera and Aidan sizzles. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, Tiffany Allee threw a curve ball, and the story escalates into an intense conclusion that kept me reading until the very end.
ToriO
Posted February 7, 2012
I love urban fantasy crime novels and this one fit right in. It was written well and paced just right.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I loved that the book was about a half-banshee. Thanks to the author for showcasing something besides vampires. I thought the mystery was good, I was unsure up to the end.
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Posted January 27, 2012
BANSHEE CHARMER was an easy to read, fast paced paranormal Romance. The length of the book is kinda short. I didn't feel like information was lacking but I would have liked to have a little longer of a book.
Kiera is a half Banshee detective who can use her scream to harm, kill or stun someone. There are not a lot of Banshee type books out at the moment and it was nice to read about a different paranormal type. The romance part of the book was kinda lacking. Kiera was easy to like and get to know. There was a love interest (sexy mysterious Aidan) and there was some nice hot scenes but there was more investigating and mystery than there was romance and getting to know each other. I love investigation types book so I really enjoyed the "police investigation" parts of BANSHEE CHARMER. I liked following the evidence that was revealed and trying to follow along in where Kiera thought the leads were.I didn't feel like the mystery of the story was predictable. I knew what Aidan was from a pretty early point but the bad guy was a mystery throughout.
BANSHEE CHARMER ended up being a great mystery and I will read book 2 to hopefully get some more romance between Kiera and Aidan.
LoreLushBooks
Posted January 16, 2012
I was sent this novella (which is first of a four part series) by a publicist at Entangled publishing. Banshee Charmer was a delight to read. It's fast-paced plot, unique characters and sexy romance made it hard for me to put down. A half-banshee detective and incubus is not something you find everyday making it thoroughly refreshing. I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this book and can't wait to read the rest of the series as well as more from the very talented author Tiffany Allee.
Look for Subsequent releases in March, May, and July 2011!
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Overview
<p>When she’s sent to a crime scene and finds her second dead woman in as many weeks, half-banshee detective Kiera “Mac” McLoughlin is convinced a serial killer is on the loose. Incubi are extinct, her boss insists. But what else can kill a woman in the throes of pleasure? When her partner is murdered after using witchcraft to locate the killer and Mac is thrown off the case, her frustration turns to desperation.</p><p>Certain the killer is an incubus, Mac works behind her department’s back to chase down slim, sometimes perilous leads. While the killer eludes her, she does discover handsome Aidan Byrne, an investigative counterpart ...