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Ghost Maker by Robin D. Owens – a Review

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Ghost Maker by Robin D. Owens – a Review

 

Ghost Maker
Ghost Seer series – Book #5
by Robin D. Owens
Release Date: October 18, 2016

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With Clare’s health fading, she and her partner—the love of her life—detective Zach Slade, head to Manitou Springs, Colorado, in search of the only healer who can help them: the ghost of Sister Juliana Emmanuel, whose healing skills live on in the afterlife.

Unfortunately for Clare, the nun’s ghost is elusive, and the town is teeming with spirits who all want to speak with Clare—newer ones, street kids who’ve been killed and want their bodies found and their murders avenged.

Now, with the help of Zach and Sister Juliana, Clare must find the killer before he strikes again. But to do so, she will face an evil that could destroy everything she and Zach hold dear—including their love…

 

 

 

Review:

Ghost Maker by Robin D. Owens is the 5th book in her Ghost Seer series.  Ghost Maker begins not too long after Ghost Talker left off.   Clare still has an injury caused by an evil ghost, and nothing the she or Zach, or even Enzo (their ghost dog spirit) do can fix the injury.   While she slowly tries to recover, Clare continues to take on cases to allow people to speak to their loves that have passed on or help ghosts who need to move on to heaven.  Zach worries about Clare’s injury, as he can see her health deteriorating.

Zach becomes involved in a mystery about a missing boy.  At the same time, they find out that there is a healer, who may be able to help Clare.  They to Manitou Springs, Colorado to look for the ghost healer.  Sister Juilana Emmanuel cannot move on, since she feels she must take care of the other ghosts, and help the young boys being tortured by an evil ghost.  Clare will try to work with Sister Juliana to help the boys and find the ghost who inhabits another person’s body.

The case intensifies with more deaths of young boys, and Zach’s case comes closer to finding the missing boy. What follows is an exciting story with Clare putting herself at risk to find the killer, and helping Sister Juliana. 

Enzo plays a big part in helping Clare, and I adore this ghost dog; he is so much fun.  I can actually feel the cold when he goes through Clare.  J   In Ghost Maker, the romance between Zach and Clare escalates to more scorching sexual encounters, and they do have hot chemistry. As much as I love Clare and Enzo, and the recurring supporting characters, at times I do get annoyed with Zach.  He is stubborn, and comes across as unlikable at times, though he does love Clare.

Once again, Robin D. Owens does a great job continuing the flow of Clare becoming more and more content in her seer abilities and to want to help ghosts move on to heaven. These are fun stories that take place in western towns, with ghosts usually from the same era in the old west.  I suggest you read the first book in this series to be able to understand how Clare slowly evolves.

Reviewed by Barb

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Ghost Talker by Robin D. Owens – a Review

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Ghost Talker by Robin D. Owens – a Review

 

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An angry poltergeist is stirring up trouble at Buffalo Bill’s grave, and Clare and Zach have been hired to investigate. Assisting them on the case as usual is their ghost dog Enzo, but they’re also aided by the restless ghost of Bill’s friend, Texas Jack. Meanwhile, the most well-known psychic in Denver is angered by Clare’s involvement in the case and will do whatever it takes to stop her.

Of course, facing threats both living and undead are nothing new for Clare and Zach. Their relationship has weathered many storms. But there is a growing danger inside of Clare that could tear them both apart…

 

 

Review:

Ghost Talker by Robin D. Owens is the 4th book in her Ghost Seer series. I enjoy this series, as it is a different type of read for me, with ghosts as the main theme.   Robin D. Owens is a wonderful writer and I love two of her other series.   She can take any theme, usually different and paranormal or fantasy and make it fun and believable; she also has a way of creating great characters.

In Ghost Talker, we meet up again with Clare, Zach and Enzo as Clare is involved once again to help a ghost move on. But first there usually is a mystery or something to prolong it. I loved Ghost Talker and I thought this was the best one yet. Clare becomes more confident, and her relationship with Zach grows into love for both of them. Together, with Enzo, our loveable ghost dog, they all three make a great team.

This new case for Clare had a nice calmer ghost, not some evil spirits from previous stories. There was a villain, who pretended to talk to the dead, taking people’s money and being the fraud he was. He was determined to bring Clare down. Actually the story revolved around two ghosts, Texas Jack and a poltergeist, who is a recent ghost who is confused and wild. Before Clare and team can help Jack move on, he had to help them solve the issue of the new ghost and help him move on.

This was a fun story, with a lot of attention paid to Clare and Zach’s hot romance, and the coming to terms with their calling and accepting it. Though Clare is the Ghost Seer; Zach does have some psychic ability of his own, which is more of a warning system with crows. There was excitement and danger, especially when the fraudulent medium sees his ruse being revealed and goes after Clare. To tell too much more would be spoilers.

I really enjoyed this story, and am very happy that Clare has finally fully accepted her calling.   Again, Enzo makes this a fun journey with his antics and helping both Clare and Zach. Robin D. Owens does a wonderful job of continuing the adventures of Clare, Zach and Enzo with an exciting, at times tense, historical tale of the old west, though in modern times, and the great romance between Clare and Zach. If you enjoy mysteries, adventure, excitement, fun, ghost element and a sexy couple, you should be reading this series.   I suggest you start with the first book, since you need to see the growth of Clare, Zach and Enzo. You can never go wrong with anything written by Robin Owens.

Reviewed by Barb

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Ghost Killer by Robin D. Owens – Review & Giveaway

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Ghost Killer by Robin D. Owens – Review & Giveaway

 

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Ghost Killer
Ghost Seer series – Book #3
by Robin D. Owens
Release Date: February 3, 2015

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Something wicked this way comes…

When her aunt died, level-headed accountant Clare Cermak inherited a fortune—as well as a phantom dog and the power to help ghosts move on. Her new gift led her to Zach Slade, a sexy private investigator with a unique psychic gift of his own, and the man who’s slowly opening her heart. But as they work toward building a future together, a sinister threat emerges.

An evil ghost is ravaging Creede, Colorado, threatening to devour the spirit of an innocent boy. Inexperienced in facing such a powerful ghost—and knowing her spirit, too, could be ripped away—Clare still can’t refuse to help. With Zach’s support she uncovers the ghost’s identity, and the ancestral weapon required to slay it. But does Clare dare to use that weapon before the ghost destroys the man she loves—and her own spirit?

 

 

Review:

Ghost Killer by Robin D. Owens is the 3rd book in her Ghost Seer series. I really do enjoy this series, as we get to spend time with our heroes, Clare, Zach and Enzo. This series is a modern day paranormal ghost story that is fun, with a different mystery in each book.

A brief refresher on this series: Clare Cermak is our heroine, and she has inherited her aunt’s estate, as well as the ability the see ghosts. It is her job to help the ghosts move on, but before they go, there is usually a mystery for her to solve. Zach Slade is our hero in this series, a former cop, who is now a PI. He is Clare’s boyfriend, and in each book their relationship continues to build. Zach and Clare, as well as her ghost dog, Enzo work together to solve these complicated mysteries.

In Ghost Killer, Clare has become a little more used to being a Ghost Seer, though she is still somewhat uncomfortable. Her relationship with Zach has become hotter and hotter in this book. Enzo has fully become an important part Clare and Zach (he sees Enzo now) lives.

Clare is now forced to take on her third case in such a short time (only weeks have passed between the three books). There is now an evil ghost that she must stop, before the ghost kills a young 7 year old budding ghost seer. Young Caden, sees the evil ghost and cries for help from his physic grandmother, who sends Clare and Zach to help. To make things difficult, Cade’s parents do not believe in ghosts and just think that Caden’s is imagining things.

Since Clare only sees ghosts from a period in the 1800’s, the stories take place in western towns. After much research, they discover the evil ghost is during the time when Bob Ford (Jesse James’s killer) lived in this small town years after the murder. Someone from the period when Ford was killed has become a dangerous ghost filled with rage. It is up to Clare, Zach and Enzo to find out the name of the killer before they can attempt to kill the ghost. I do not want to give spoilers, and too much more will be spoilers. What follows is an exciting mystery that through Clare’s research, we learn more about the final days of Bob Ford, as well as intense action with Clare coming up against the evil ghost a few times. Both Enzo and Caden find themselves in danger, that only Clare, with the help of Zach can save them.

Robin Owens does a wonderful job of continuing the adventures of Clare, Zach and Enzo with a suspenseful, exciting and historical tale of the old west, though in modern times. Plus the added element of Clare and Zach having upped the level of their relationship to sizzling. If you enjoy mysteries, adventure, excitement, fun and a hot couple, you need to read this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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Ghost Seer by Robin D. Owens – a Review & Giveaway

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Ghost Seer
Ghost Seer series – Book #1
by Robin D. Owens
Release Date” April 1, 2014

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There’s just something about Clare. Apart from the ghosts……

When her eccentric aunt passes away, no-nonsense accountant Clare Cermac inherits more than just a small fortune. She receives the gift of communicating with ghosts. While Clare may not believe in spirits, it’s hard to overlook the shadowy talking dog appearing on her bed or spectral cowboys tipping their hats to her in the streets of Denver. And when she locks eyes with sexy—and living—Zach Slade, there’s certainly no ignoring him either.

A former deputy sheriff, Zach is leaving a painful past behind in Montana for a new life in Denver as a private investigator, a job that has him crossing paths with beautiful Clare. Not that she minds. After the restless ghost of a Wild West gunman demands her assistance, Clare finds herself needing Zach more and more—and not just for help.

 

Review:

Ghost Seer by Robin D. Owens is the first book in her new Ghost Seer series.  I love Robin’s Celta series, and was excited to see she would be writing a new series.  Ghost Seer is a modern day contemporary paranormal story.  I guess the title tells it all. 

Clare is our heroine, and she is having a difficult time trying to cope with a major change in her life. Clare, who was an accountant, has inherited a house and millions from her aunt.  But that is not all she inherited….she now sees ghosts.  In fact, when we meet Clare, she is desperately trying to ignore a ghost dog, named Enzo, who follows her every move.  Enzo, who is adorable, for a ghost, of course talks to Clare.  Though it is disturbing for Clare trying to get used to seeing ghosts, we have a wonderful time enjoying Enzo.   Clare has to make a decision, if she cannot cope with seeing ghosts, her life will deteriorate and she will eventually die early. Will Clare be able to accept her calling and rise to the challenge?

Zach Slade is a former cop, who moves to Denver, as his career is over from a disabling leg injury, after he was shot on the job. Zach accepts a job with a private investigation firm.  He meets Clare, and is immediately attracted to her.  Zach does have some physic gift, though he refuses to accept this possibility.  He does not see or believe in ghosts; but he does see crows, who show up in various numbers, giving him warnings.  Will Zach be able to accept the fact that Clare sees ghosts or his own physic sight?

What follows is a different, interesting, fun storyline, with a bit of everything. There is the slow to build,  but hot romance between Zach and Clare. A wonderful world building by Owens, that includes, suspense, mystery, danger, excitement, and quite a few humorous parts.  A lot of the interesting parts revolves around Clare trying to solve issues presented to her by some ghosts, which requires much research into the past, and has a western theme in old Colorado. As Enzo constantly reminds Clare, her job is to help the ghost move on from being in limbo to the afterlife.  The last half of the book was exciting, as the danger escalates.

Ghost Seer was a fun read, different then what I am used to with Robin.  But Robin Owens is a wonderful writer, and she proves it by writing a completely different type of story, and does it very well.  I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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