Quicksilver: Book Two of the Looking Glass Trilogy (Arcane Society Series #11)

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In the New York Times-bestselling author's latest Arcane Society novel, a paranormal killer pushes an unlikely duo's powers and passions to the limit.

Virginia Dean wakes at midnight beside a dead body, with a bloody knife in her hand and no memory of the evening's events. Dark energy, emanating from the mirrors lining the room, overpowers her senses. With no apparent way in or out, she is rescued by a man she has met only once before, but ...

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Quicksilver: Book Two of the Looking Glass Trilogy (Arcane Society Series #11)

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Overview

In the New York Times-bestselling author's latest Arcane Society novel, a paranormal killer pushes an unlikely duo's powers and passions to the limit.

Virginia Dean wakes at midnight beside a dead body, with a bloody knife in her hand and no memory of the evening's events. Dark energy, emanating from the mirrors lining the room, overpowers her senses. With no apparent way in or out, she is rescued by a man she has met only once before, but won't soon forget.

Owen Sweetwater inherited his family's talent for hunting the psychical monsters who prey on London's women and children, and his investigation into the deaths of two glass-readers has led him here. The high-society types of the exclusive Arcane Society would consider Virginia an illusionist, a charlatan, even a criminal, but Owen knows better. Virginia's powers are real-and they just might be the key to solving this challenging case.

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Library Journal
The only thing that surprises high-level glasslight talent Virginia Dean more than waking up in a glittering mirrored room next to a dead body is having enigmatic investigator Owen Sweetwater, a man she has little reason to trust, come to her rescue. But Owen is not there by accident. He is hunting a killer targeting glasslight readers, and he badly needs Virginia's help. Intrigued, Virginia warily agrees, never thinking that in working so closely with Owen to unmask a sociopath, she will fall in love with, and be claimed by, one of the most dangerous men she has ever met. This is the second in the trilogy within the larger "Arcane Society" series featuring books written by Jayne Ann Krentz under all of her noms de plume. Quicksilver follows the contemporary In Too Deep by Krentz. The last book, Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle, Krentz's futuristic alter ego, is scheduled for a September release. VERDICT Once again the ever-entertaining Quick treats readers to a wickedly witty, mercurial tale, filled with her own sexy brand of humor-laced sensuality, an abundance of intriguing characters (including a dazzling collection of Millicent Bridewell's exquisitely made, deadly clockwork toys), and a lively adventure successfully resolved but lightly peppered with tantalizing hints of what's to come. Quick lives in the Seattle area. [See Prepub Alert, 10/25/10.]
Library Journal
This is such a new trilogy that Book 1, In Too Deep (by Quick's alter ego Jayne Ann Krentz, go figure), isn't even out until January 2011. In that book, paranormal investigator Fallon Jones settles in Scargill Cove, blessed with powerful energy fields likely to attract the nuttier among us. Here, Jones and assistant Isabella are being hounded by a paranormal killer. Classic Quick; fans can get special collectors' packets of the trilogy assembled by the author by visiting her website.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780399157370
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 4/19/2011
  • Series: Arcane Society Series , #11
  • Pages: 352
  • Sales rank: 1,339,588
  • Product dimensions: 9.12 (w) x 6.18 (h) x 1.06 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 8, 2012

    Psychic abilities, adventure, romance

    Love the combination of Victorian and paranormal adventure.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 24, 2011

    Great!

    I love Amanda Quick books. Truly enjoyed the story line. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 29, 2010

    Misprint of the snippet

    The preview is appears to be about Perfect Poison.

    2 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 5, 2011

    Who doesn' t love a possesive male?

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  • Posted May 27, 2011

    Surprised

    I have read all of Amanda Quick's books, and this is the first time I was disappointed with her book. This latest book "Quicksilver" was boring. There was no spark, no excitement, or sizzle. Hopefully Ms. Quick will make it up to her faithful readers in her next book.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 2, 2011

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    Love the Arcane Series

    I look forward to each new book in this series, and this one was wonderful. As always Quick gives warm loveable characters, suspense, romance and a touch of paranormal..can't wait for book 3

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 24, 2011

    wrong synopsis

    I read the synopsis and thought I read this book...lol

    1 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 17, 2013

    Starflight

    Nursery

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  • Posted July 2, 2012

    Formulaic Krentz but nonetheless entertaining

    I couldn't tell if I'd read her other books with characters alluded to in this one or just descriptioins and/or reviews; not a lot to distinguish this story line from others. It was still a decent escape read. I did find the wrap-up paragraphs a little rushed.

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  • Posted July 1, 2012

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    Quicksilver

    I loved Quicksilver. The story was well told and interesting. The heroine and hero are always exciting. Can't wait to read the next one.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 27, 2012

    boring------------------

    I found this book very boring and did not even try and read it though -just out it in my Archive file

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 9, 2012

    AQ

    Love all your books

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  • Posted April 25, 2011

    great read

    loved it! you can't go wrong with amanda quick.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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