Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye, the first book in the series by Victoria Laurie, follows the story of Abby, a professional psychic intuitive who gets entangled in a murder investigation after one of her clients is killed. The plot revolves around Abby's unique psychic abilities, her interactions with the police, especially Detective Dutch Rivers, and her efforts to solve the mystery while facing potential danger. The writing style is described as engaging, with a mix of mystery, comedy, and a touch of romance, making it a light and fun read with a paranormal twist.

Characters:

Characters are well-developed and relatable, with Abby being a likable protagonist. The interactions between Abby and Dutch provide romantic tension, while supporting characters enrich the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is light and humorous, making the narrative engaging and easy to follow. The author uses witty dialogue effectively, and the depiction of psychic abilities is relatable.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around Abby, a psychic who finds herself entangled in murder investigations after one of her clients is killed. The story features a well-crafted mystery that includes red herrings, intrigue, and Abby's unique abilities.

Setting:

The setting is suburban Detroit, providing a familiar and relatable backdrop that complements the cozy mystery genre.

Pacing:

The pacing begins leisurely but accelerates towards the climax, making it an engaging and quick read, though some parts may feel drawn out.

My basic philosophy is simple: People are like ice cream. Take me, for instance. You'd think that by my profession alone—professional psychic—I'd be a ringer for Nutty Coconut, but the reality is that...

Notes:

The book is the first in a cozy mystery series featuring Abby Cooper, a psychic intuitive.

Abby has a vibrant personality, blending awkwardness with self-assurance and humanity.

She limits her clients to two visits a year to prevent dependency on psychics.

The story features a police detective named Dutch Rivers who becomes Abby's romantic interest.

Abby tries online dating, leading to her first encounter with Detective Dutch, who is skeptical of psychics.

The mystery plot involves a murder that Abby unwittingly becomes involved in after a client is killed.

The narrative includes humor intertwined with the storyline, keeping it lighthearted.

Abby's psychic abilities are portrayed realistically, without overdramatic premonitions.

The book is fast-paced, making it easy to read in one day.

Many readers expressed a desire to continue with the series, showing engagement with the characters and plot.

The author, Victoria Laurie, is noted to be a real-life police psychic, which adds an intriguing element to the story.

Abby's dog, named Eggy, adds a charming touch to her character and storyline.

Has Romance?

There is a moderate presence of romance, particularly involving the main character and the detective, Dutch Rivers, though it is not the central focus.

From The Publisher:

Abby Cooper is a P.I., psychic intuitive. But her insight failed her when she didn't foresee the death of one of her clients-or that the lead investigator for the case is the gorgeous blind date she just met. Now, with the police suspicious of her abilities and a killer on the loose, Abby's future looks more uncertain than ever.

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StephB

Loved It

2 months

Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye was a great start to what should be a fun series. It introduces us to Abby Cooper, a psychic who works hard, tells it like it is and won't allow her clients to become addicted to relying on her and what she sees in their futures.

One of her clients turns up dead, she becomes obsessed with finding out what happened and, in the process, puts herself in danger. In the romance department, she compares herself to be vanilla ice cream and signs up with an online dating service. She meets detective and skeptic, Dutch Rivers. They immediately hit it off, but he's not entirely forthcoming about his career after hearing Abby praddle on about her dislike of the police and their distrust of her profession.

The story was a wonderful blend of romance and mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to continuing the series.

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Victoria Laurie, a New York Times bestselling author and professional psychic, drew from her career as a gifted intuitive to create the characters of Abigail Cooper and M. J. Holliday, protagonists in her Psychic Eye and Ghost Hunter mystery series. She lives…

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Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye

Victoria Laurie

Book 1 in the series:A Psychic Eye Mystery