Between The Pages - Damning The Dead

Damning The Dead 

Kerry Blaisdell 

January 2022 

Hyacinth Finch's life-after-death just got more complicated. High on her to-do list: Stop Satan from stealing any more of Archangel Michael's powerful relics, marshal her Dead Army of two thousand souls, and recapture dozens of escaped Hell Demons, to prevent six thousand dead Nazis from wreaking havoc in the world. And on top of all that, her onetime ghost boyfriend has hijacked the body of a former German militant, which has its ups and downs for their relationship. 

Then, just when things seem to be under control, her nephew Geordi's powers start leaking out, and Hyacinth's own begin to change. She must discover where their abilities originated. But as she digs deeper, will the truths she uncovers do more harm than good? And more importantly—can she figure it out, before Satan escapes from Hell and takes Geordi for himself? 

Between The Pages 

This book is action filled, fast moving, and a fun read. Hyacinth steps up and assumes the role of leader (not by choice) of armies of demons and dead, which brings out a lot of her determination and strength we haven’t seen in the previous two books. She’s a great lead character. And while she hasn’t chosen her hero yet as she’s still torn between Jason and Eric, I like both characters, but this book had me yelling at Hyacinth to pick Jason. Their chemistry sizzles on the pages. There is a large cast in this story and at times it’s difficult to remember who everyone is, but the read still flows smoothly. Two of my favourite characters are the Archangel Michael, who shows up in different attires, and of course Hyacinth’s nephew, Geordi, who steals every scene he is in. While the author leaves snippets of information of what took place in the previous two books, I recommend reading them in order to get completely immersed in the story. The ending was explosive and will leave you anxiously awaiting the next book. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Waking The Dead

Waking The Dead 

Kerry Blaisdell 

May 2019 

Hyacinth always assumed dying would simplify her life. But when her new boss, Archangel Michael, sends her on her first official mission—to retrieve a powerful rock from a collector in Germany—things go downhill fast. For one thing, the Dead keep popping up, expecting her to guide them to the Afterlife. For another, her part-demon nephew Geordi's powers are starting to leak out, at age seven. What if Michael finds out about him? Worse, what if Satan does? 

Then there's her love life-after-death. Rooming with a dead French cop no one else can see is complicated enough. But when Jason, Geordi's lying Dioguardi Demon cousin, resurrects himself—so to speak—all Hell breaks loose. Literally. Can Hyacinth get Michael's rock back before Satan steals its powers and breaks free of his prison? Or will her single-minded pursuit put those she loves—and the rest of the world—in the path of Satan's fury? 

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This story has the ‘wow’ factor – Wickedly entertaining, Outstanding scenes, and Well-rounded characters. Without much time passing after the first book Hyacinth is thrown into a new adventure to find another piece of the archangel’s rock. This plotline dives deeper into the world of the dead. Souls are looking for direction while others are uprooted from their graves to wreak havoc. So many scenes are captivating with Michael’s appearance in different attire, historical add-ins of Nazis soldiers, adoration of control, and visual action. But it’s the cast that makes this book come alive within the pages. A round of applause is needed for Jason’s return, which once again puts Hyacinth in a web between Eric and Jason. Her nephew, Geordi, is superb. He rose into a star in this book. The scene with him smashing rocks was outstanding. And the ending…a ‘didn’t see that coming’ tremendous cliffhanger! This book is a stand-alone in the Dead Series, but I highly recommend starting with the first book to follow the continued storyline. Waking The Dead – a paranormal suspense - is a must read. 

Rating

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Debriefing The Dead

Debriefing The Dead 

Kerry Blaisdell 

May 2018 

The only thing Hyacinth wants is her life back. Literally. She and her sister were murdered by Demons, leaving her young nephew, Geordi, to his father’s family in the brutal Sicilian Mob. Then Archangel Michael offers her a deal: recapture a powerful rock the Demons stole, and she can live long enough to find Geordi a safe home. Refuse, and she’ll continue up (or down) to the Afterlife. 

So, slightly more alive than dead, she heads for Turkey and the Demons, taking Geordi, her mysterious neighbor Jason, and a sexy dead guy only she can see with her. But the hardest part won’t be battling Demons, meeting Satan, or dodging Middle Eastern customs—it will be later, when Geordi is settled, and Michael rips her away again. How can she abandon her nephew? Or can she outwit the Angel of Death himself, and stay with Geordi forever? 

Between The Pages 

This book has such a great story with an interesting plot. The author puts a different spin on the storyline with the main character murdered, and then reincarnated by an angel, which pulled me into the story immediately and with force. The whole cast is superb from Hyacinth to her nephew Geordi, to the mysterious and handsome men - Jason and Eric, as well as Michael and the ghostly demons. The author places you into the setting and tells a story filled with action, suspense, and wit. The adventure in this book is like a ride at an amusement park with lots of twists and turns. More of a happy-for-now story, I can’t wait to read the next book to discover if Hyacinth will end up with Jason or Eric, or maybe neither…and to follow her next adventure. If you like supernatural, suspense, and paranormal, this first book in the Dead Series is the one to read. 

Rating

4.5 Stars