Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye

Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 1

By: Victoria Laurie

Narrated by: Elizabeth Michaels

Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

We predict amazing success for this brand-new mystery series starring Psychic Abby Cooper.

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.

Psy Chic: listen to more Psychic Eye mysteries.

©2004 Victoria Laurie (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

OK story - terrible narration

Is there anything you would change about this book?

THE NARRATOR!! She continually mispronounced words ending in 'ed - wanted, greeted, started, etc ended up sounding like want-it, start-it, end-it.

What didn’t you like about Elizabeth Michaels’s performance?

Her accent and her poor acting ability. Her pitch bothered me as well, I would rush to turn down the volume when I knew she would be raising her voice.

Could you see Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No. The story wasn't that unique.

Any additional comments?

I am curious to know what happens in the rest of the series but not willing to listen to that narrator ever again.

I was's sure about this book but wow I was surprised

I really liked this book . I love the author and the plot but I was disappointed by how it ended . Anyway I wanna listen to it again that is how good it is .

Loved it

Great cozy mystery. The narrator was new to me, the author was not. I’ve read the ghoul mysteries, and loved those too.

Narrator wasn't a good fit

What didn’t you like about Elizabeth Michaels’s performance?

It didn't come off as young and fun so it didn't vibe well with the words in the story. The accent was a little annoying but Detroit has an accent so it could be dead on and I would probably still find it annoying. You could hear the "smile" in her voice pretty much throughout but since her voice felt incongruous with the story, it kind of felt like she was mentally unstable and just found every thought hilarious. I seriously struggled to get through the first 45 minutes without giving up on the audiobook.

I don't think she was a bad narrator, but she was not able to carry this story.

Story is great but performance is not

I’ve read the whole series and is light, funny and engaging. Takes a nice spin on the intuitive and later in the series an inside view of working with law enforcement. Highly recommended. However the narrator could easily turn one away from even the first. She has an odd way of speaking that is at odds with the books. Some serious stuff happens and she still has this friendly but not pleasant voice. I highly recommend reading the books to fully appreciate them. The narrative comes alive and it’s easier to put some of the he scary experiences in real perspective. It’s really hit or miss with narrators and this is a miss.

Fun Listen

This is the first in the Psychic Eye series and the author did a good job of introducing a fun, interesting protagonist. Abby Cooper is a relatable character...she could be you or me with the exception of one little detail - she's psychic. The author used one phrase ("in my mind's eye") a number of times...so much it was a bit irritating, but other than that, it was definitely a light, fun listen but a great start to the series.

Narration is FINE!

The negative comments about the narrator are way off base. She does a good job. And the story was interesting. Take a chance.

Just the right amount of suspense and romance.

Just the right amount of suspense and romance. Abby is spunky and easy to like. It has a good story line and the plot unfolds nicely without giving away the story. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a little mystery without a lot of gore and romance without all the sex. Basic good read.

Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It was funny and intriging. Abby's got sass.

What other book might you compare Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye to and why?

The alphabet mysteries by Sue Grafton. Strong personality female investigator.

What three words best describe Elizabeth Michaels’s voice?

Sounded like Abby.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I liked the scene where she went on a blind date.

What a surprise

Any additional comments?

I have to be honest, I purchased this audio book because it was cheap, but I listened because it caught my imagination. Sometimes you want a book that keeps you entertained, keeps you wanting to come back for more, and makes you smile. I loves the characters. They were likable and basically made me want to know them. I've now read most of the books and still like Abby.