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Among the Living (PsyCop, #1)
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bookshelves: arc-received, audible-audio, contemporary-romance-mm, crime, detectives-cops-agents, friends-to-lovers, mm-romance, mystery-action-thriller, mythological-creatures, slow-burn, supernatural-mm, paranormal-mm, jordan-castillo-price
May 14, 2018
bookshelves: arc-received, audible-audio, contemporary-romance-mm, crime, detectives-cops-agents, friends-to-lovers, mm-romance, mystery-action-thriller, mythological-creatures, slow-burn, supernatural-mm, paranormal-mm, jordan-castillo-price
I saw many people complaining about the lack of romance in this story and I disagree with them. 😌 I do think this is a very interesting and engaging mystery/thriller story about a psychic detective with splash of romance. This is a very short novella under 100 pages and there’s no way that author could explore everything and construct a well-established relationship while trying to solve a mystery murder. 🙃 And please remember that this is only the very first book in a “9 books” series and I believe we will see the relationship growth between Bayne and Marks. 😉 My only complaint with the novella is the very first scene where Bayne and Marks first hooked up. It seemed very out of the blue. But I guess we will see why Marks decided to suddenly pursue Bayne after many years in the coming books. Hopefully! 😁
I was surprised by how interesting and mystical the book is. I was hooked. I just couldn’t guess who or what the murderer is and it was very intriguing listening how these detectives worked together to solve the mystery. 👍 And I think Marks’ overprotectiveness towards Bayne is sweet and charming. An all- round American sweetheart boyfriend! 😍 We would have to wait and see whether he’ll be able to penetrate somewhat preserved Bayne’s heart or not in the coming books. Gomez Pugh did an excellent job narrating this story. 👏 He did distinct voices for all characters and his voice was clear and soothing. All the qualities I look for in a great narrator. 😊 I think I’m definitely hooked with the series. I’m very happy that this story is a complete episode rather than ending up as a cliffhanger. I think it’s easier for readers to explore each story since it would be like watching a mystery thriller series. Overall, Jordan Castillo Price did an excellent job writing this mystery shortie and Gomez Pugh also did a stellar job narrating this one. ❤️ I just hope they won’t change the narrator. 😌
4 it was you Vic stars
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Disclaimer: An audio of this book was offered by the author for an honest and unbiased review. 😌
I was surprised by how interesting and mystical the book is. I was hooked. I just couldn’t guess who or what the murderer is and it was very intriguing listening how these detectives worked together to solve the mystery. 👍 And I think Marks’ overprotectiveness towards Bayne is sweet and charming. An all- round American sweetheart boyfriend! 😍 We would have to wait and see whether he’ll be able to penetrate somewhat preserved Bayne’s heart or not in the coming books. Gomez Pugh did an excellent job narrating this story. 👏 He did distinct voices for all characters and his voice was clear and soothing. All the qualities I look for in a great narrator. 😊 I think I’m definitely hooked with the series. I’m very happy that this story is a complete episode rather than ending up as a cliffhanger. I think it’s easier for readers to explore each story since it would be like watching a mystery thriller series. Overall, Jordan Castillo Price did an excellent job writing this mystery shortie and Gomez Pugh also did a stellar job narrating this one. ❤️ I just hope they won’t change the narrator. 😌
4 it was you Vic stars
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Disclaimer: An audio of this book was offered by the author for an honest and unbiased review. 😌
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Reading Progress
November 24, 2017
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November 24, 2017
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to-read
January 21, 2018
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read-asap
February 12, 2018
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top-tbr
February 12, 2018
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May 12, 2018
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Started Reading
May 14, 2018
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crime
May 14, 2018
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contemporary-romance-mm
May 14, 2018
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audible-audio
May 14, 2018
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arc-received
May 14, 2018
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mythological-creatures
May 14, 2018
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mystery-action-thriller
May 14, 2018
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mm-romance
May 14, 2018
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friends-to-lovers
May 14, 2018
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detectives-cops-agents
May 14, 2018
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supernatural-mm
May 14, 2018
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slow-burn
May 16, 2018
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Finished Reading
June 12, 2018
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paranormal-mm
September 5, 2018
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Line wrote: "Free at Amazon.com right now:-*"Thanks babe. Scored it. <3
Shin Mon wrote: "Line wrote: "Free at Amazon.com right now:-*"Thanks babe. Scored it. <3"
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Vic is my favorite MM character, in any series. So glad you liked this one...and they only get better, honestly. I'm holding on to the 9th one right now because I tend to wait until another one is out to listen to the previous one now that I'm all caught up. (Started the series only a couple years ago.)
⚣❣☙ Cocky™ Michaelle ❧❣⚣ wrote: "Vic is my favorite MM character, in any series. So glad you liked this one...and they only get better, honestly. I'm holding on to the 9th one right now because I tend to wait until another one is ..."Oooooo .. now I'm quite eager to listen other audios in the series. I'll do that as soon as I finish my current listen. ;)
Vanna wrote: "Cool review Shin! 👌"Thanks for always supporting babe. <3
"Gomez Pugh also did a stellar job narrating this one. ❤️ I just hope they won’t change the narrator. 😌"Don't worry, he's the singular voice for this entire series. He's a major part of why I love Vic - and the way he changed things up for Crash in his book was nothing short of stellar.
Great and very insightful review Shin. I’ve got this awaiting my pleasure 😁
⚣❣☙ Cocky™ Michaelle ❧❣⚣ wrote: ""Gomez Pugh also did a stellar job narrating this one. ❤️ I just hope they won’t change the narrator. 😌"Don't worry, he's the singular voice for this entire series. He's a major part of why I lov..."
This is my very first time listening to him and I really loved it. He does have a very unique voice. I'll explore more books narrating by him. Thanks so much for the headsup love. <3
Lorraine wrote: "Great and very insightful review Shin. I’ve got this awaiting my pleasure 😁"Lyn also liked this series so I want to know what you will think of this one. ;)
Shin Mon wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "Great and very insightful review Shin. I’ve got this awaiting my pleasure 😁"
Lyn also liked this series so I want to know what you will think of this one. ;)"
I’ll let you know when I get to it 😁
Lyn also liked this series so I want to know what you will think of this one. ;)"
I’ll let you know when I get to it 😁
Lorraine wrote: "Shin Mon wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "Great and very insightful review Shin. I’ve got this awaiting my pleasure 😁"Lyn also liked this series so I want to know what you will think of this one. ;)"
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Okie dokie. <3
Shin Mon wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "Shin Mon wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "Great and very insightful review Shin. I’ve got this awaiting my pleasure 😁"
Lyn also liked this series so I want to know what you will think of ..."
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Lyn also liked this series so I want to know what you will think of ..."
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Yay! you loved it babe, i am so happy, I love the Vic and Jacob, and i agree with everything you say, for less than 100 pages it sure was satisfying.. Amazing review. xx
Shile loves books wrote: "Yay! you loved it babe, i am so happy, I love the Vic and Jacob, and i agree with everything you say, for less than 100 pages it sure was satisfying.. Amazing review. xx"Thanks Shile. I really don't understand the negative reviews. I mean obviously, this is more focused on the mystery/thriller aspect than romance although I'm sure it will develop nicely. I'm really eager to listen more audios of this series. ;)
Shin Mon wrote: "Shile loves books wrote: "Yay! you loved it babe, i am so happy, I love the Vic and Jacob, and i agree with everything you say, for less than 100 pages it sure was satisfying.. Amazing review. xx"..."
The Romance develops perfectly in the other books and the mystery also gets more interesting. Enjoy the rest. xx
Great review Shin, you’ve convinced me 😊
Deborah wrote: "Great review Shin, you’ve convinced me 😊"Yayyy! It was a very interesting and entertaining audio. I hope to hear what you think soon. ;)
Shile loves books wrote: "Shin Mon wrote: "Shile loves books wrote: "Yay! you loved it babe, i am so happy, I love the Vic and Jacob, and i agree with everything you say, for less than 100 pages it sure was satisfying.. Ama..."Garrghhhh .. I want to listen them like now! <3
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Wow! I haven't considered audio for this series. I should look into it. Great review, sweetie! xoxo
Lyn wrote: "Wow! I haven't considered audio for this series. I should look into it. Great review, sweetie! xoxo"It was really good and the first audio is only 1.99 after whispersync so you should definitely consider it. ;)
Great review darling Shin Mon ! :) x
I LOVE this series. Really nice review, Shin.
You're right about that first scene of them hooking up. That's why I didn't continue reading the book. Great review though. I should give this another try
Shin I couldn’t agree with you more. This is a perfect opening for an ongoing series, one of my favorites. The world building, the establishing of the couple? Perfectly handled. Also it’d be good to point out that this is a first encounter of two grown men. Not teens who’ll be lovestruck at first sight and declare “I love you” at the drop of a hat. I hope you go on.
Skirmish wrote: "You're right about that first scene of them hooking up. That's why I didn't continue reading the book. Great review though. I should give this another try"I think if you can look past that, this was a great book. It was very interesting especially if you are into mystery/thriller/paranormal. For me, I'm hooked. I will definitely listen the remaining books in the series. <3
Annery wrote: "Shin I couldn’t agree with you more. This is a perfect opening for an ongoing series, one of my favorites. The world building, the establishing of the couple? Perfectly handled. Also it’d be good t..."Oh Annery, I'm so happy that we are of same opinion. Although the hooking up was rushed, as an adult, I know first hand how two people hook up at the bar or go to third base upon first encounter when there's an attraction between them so I didn't mind the part. xD
And this is a very interesting book. So I'll definitely read/listen the remaining books in the series. :)
Kathleen wrote: "I LOVE this series. Really nice review, Shin."Denise wrote: "Great review darling Shin Mon ! :) x"
Thanks for always supporting guys!
@Kathleen - Yup, I'm loving these two detectives. ;)
