SM Reine's (Preternatural Affairs #1) Witch Hunt

[Eva Millien]

Blurb:

(off Goodreads)

A brutal murder.

There are scratches on Cèsar Hawke’s arms, a discharged Glock on his coffee table, and a dead woman in his bathtub. Yeah, maybe he brought the waitress home for some fun — he was too drunk to remember it — but he knows for a fact that he didn’t kill her. He’s an agent with the Office of Preternatural Affairs. He doesn’t hurt people. He saves them.

The cops disagree. Now Cèsar is running.

The search for a shaman.

Isobel Stonecrow speaks with the dead…for the right price. She brings closure to the bereaved and heals broken hearts. But when she resurrects someone for the wrong client, she ends up on the OPA’s most wanted list.

One risky solution.

Tracking down Isobel is the last case assigned to Cèsar before he bolts. If he finds her, he can prove that he didn’t kill that waitress. He can clear his name, get his job back, and bring justice to the victim.

She’s just one witch. Cèsar has bagged a dozen witches before.

How hard can one more be?

My Review:

The first novel in the Preternatural Affairs series is an intriguing and action packed urban fantasy.

An agent with Office of Preternatural Affairs, Cesar Hawke finds himself on the wrong side of the law when he wakes up with a hangover, scratches on his arm, a discharged Glock on his coffee table and dead body in his bathtub.  On the run and searching for a shaman, he finds Isobel Stonecrow who is now on the OPA’s most wanted list for resurrecting someone for the wrong client.  With her, he can clear his name, get his job back and get justice for the victim, really how hard could it be?

This fast paced plot keeps the reader on the edge of their seats with lots of action, suspense and a magic spell or two.  The author brings the story to life with vivid images, great dialogue and strong compelling characters that the reader can easily relate to.  Lots of fantastic supporting characters and a story that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end.

There isn’t any romance just a little flirting here and there and some sexual innuendo and talk involving incubi.  The story focuses on Cesar dodging the law and bad guys while trying to clear his name.  The author spices things up by keeping not only the reader guessing, but Cesar as well as his not sure who can be trusted.

The author has created a fantastic urban fantasy world involving magic and demons with some surprising twists that the reader doesn’t see coming.  Once started, it’s impossible to put the book down until the very last word is read. Oh and did I mention there is a few ghosts involved as well?

I really enjoyed this book with its great characters and intriguing plot. I really enjoyed the fact that I wasn’t sure who the culprit was until the end and I am looking forward to reading more cases involving the Office of Preternatural Affairs.

5 STARS 1 FLAME

Purchase Links:

http://www.amazon.com/Witch-Hunt-Fantasy-Mystery-Preternatural/dp/1...

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/witch-hunt-s-m-reine/1117955419?ean...

http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/witch-hunt-18

http://www.bookdepository.com/Witch-Hunt-S-M-Reine/9781494879198

Preternatural Affairs:

(off author’s site)

A standalone series about a former private investigator who gets a job with the Office of Preternatural Affairs – a secret government agency that polices demons and witches – and finds himself in over his head.

This series of mysteries/thrillers is much “lighter” than my other books, but it takes place in the same universe and there are some familiar faces. You don’t need to read anything else I’ve written to enjoy Preternatural Affairs.

Coming February 2014 

Coming eventually Hotter Than Helltown

About SM Reine

(off author’s site)

You would think that writing about myself shouldn’t feel awkward after producing a few books, but it is.

I’m an Air Force brat who was born in the midwest, lived overseas for a few years, and came back to the United States to settle down in beautiful, barren Nevada. I’ve known that I wanted to be a writer for almost my entire life, after I finally gave up on becoming a velociraptor, and I wrote my very first book when I was twelve.

When I’m not writing–which is seldom–I’m nose-deep in geek culture. I am insane about movies. My favorite part is arguing about them, because whatever opinion you have is definitely not as good as mine. I’m also a big dork for video games. My Steam library is a force to be reckoned with, and my favorite game of the week is Kerbal Space Program.

Other hobbies include tickling my son until he passes out from giggling, cuddling my army of black kitties, and eating the delicious Italian food my husband’s restaurant makes. I’m also a strict meatarian and eat bacon for two meals every day.

For the record, because I do get asked all the time–I was born in 1988, so I’m not as young as I look, but younger than I have any right to be. My cheeks are frequently described as “pinchable,” but I’d like to see you try.

Happy reading. :)

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