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Killer Insight

By: Victoria Laurie
Narrated by: Elizabeth Michaels
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When a childhood friend of Abby's from Denver finds herself short one bridesmaid, it doesn't take a professional psychic to see the opportunity for a much-needed getaway. But one bridesmaid after the next is mysteriously flying the coop, and Abby's intuition tells her their final destination isn't pretty. With the wedding party falling apart and her gift of sight never quite so foggy, Abby has to save the date - and herself - from becoming the next taffeta-clad target.

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©2006 Victoria Laurie (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

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A break from reality

I enjoyed listening to this story. It has mystery, danger and romance. Loveable characters!

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Simple, Predictable Plot
Entertaining enough, but not so complicated that one couldn't have it going in the background while doing household chores.
Narrator is just as simple as the plot and storyline. I'd actually have enjoyed the audio version more if I didn't feel like the narrator was reading as if to a group of children.

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Abby helps a friend as attendant in her wedding

Killer Insight
Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 4
Written by Victoria Laurie, Narrated by Elizabeth Michaels

Abby Cooper, psychic intuitive, has been dating FBI agent Dutch Rivers for many months now. That they love each other is clear, and so is the fact that they are both stubborn. They end up in a fight with misunderstandings, and Abby takes it to mean they've broken up!

An old friend of hers is getting married, and one of her bridesmaids went missing several days ago, so she asks Abby to be her attendant. With a desire to get out of Dodge, Abby agrees and hops on a plane bound for her old neighborhood in mile high Colorado. Her visit is anything but pleasurable though. From the moment she arrives, she joins with the group of old friends and tries to find the missing bridesmaid. However, Abby's usually clear visions are quite foggy. That is compounded by dealing with the high altitude, a different environment, and so many close friends, including ex-boyfriend Duffy McGinnis, now the town sheriff. He is still handsome and charming and seductive. Believing herself single and unattached, Abby flirts back with Duffy.

Friends keep disappearing one by one. They find one woman outside a shack, shot in the center of her chest three times. There was no way she would have survived that wound. The shooter must have either been clumsy or the victim of a set up because they find one man's wallet outside the shack by the victim, looking just like evidence. I find the audiobook so compelling. It puts the story in your face and fills your senses so you, as the reader, are almost another character in the story who observes everything.

From the beginning of the book, Abby states that she died; that's no spoiler. She does get to the scene of another killing just at the right time for the killer, someone she knows and is shocked to see with the gun in her hands, to shoot Abby in the chest. Abby meets with her deceased grandmother who takes her on a tour of her life via pictures so she can know the ramifications of staying in what is perceived as Heaven, or she can know how many people she will help if she returns to Earth.

You will need to read this tense psychic thriller among friends to get the full story and see if you can figure out "whodunit" before the author reveals that fact and to find out what happens to the killer next. Is there ever a wedding?

Each book in the Abby Cooper series is a bit better than the last, and this is no exception. This book took "normal" thriller circumstances and tips them on their ear. Everything is a bit off kilter, or a lot in many areas. You will enjoy tracing the abundant clues and chasing down a murderer. I am not the least bit worried about running out of Victoria Laurie mysteries. Not only are there the Abby Cooper mysteries, but there are always Victoria Laurie's other paranormal series featuring M.J. Holliday and Gilley Gillespie with a bit more of an ensemble cast taking place in differing moods and places. Don't miss any highly recommended Abby Cooper or MJ Holliday mysteries.

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Love these books

I love these books. The first two were slightly predictable, but the fourth one had me guessing until the end.

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Funny, scary, and heart warming in one great book!

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The book starts out with Abby and Dutch preparing for Valentine's Day, (well Abby was, apparently not Dutch), and their trip together to Colorado for Abby's friend Elle's wedding. Abby appears to be having some trouble during a reading with miscommunication with her client, and she should have known better! This sets the stage for the rest of the book, and it ain't pretty people! I don't think there have ever been this many tears and laughter rolled into one book until now.

As Abby prepares for Dutch's arrival, she cooks (and I use that term loosely!) a steak and potatoes dinner and gathers up all the wonderful gifts she bought for him. Dutch arrives, and being the gentlemen he is, he refrains from outright laughter and cruelty that he could unleash onto Abby about the horrific meal she has prepared. Now I realize that their are certain times of the month, or year, that when moons, planets, stars, whatever, don't line up just right or do, that they cause havoc, especially for psychics, but my god, you can't blame what Dutch did next on any of that but just being plane ol' dumb guy! Abby gives him multiple gifts for Valentines Day, all very thoughtful and expensive, like a watch and a cashmere sweater. What does Dutch give her, you ask? A cell phone.

I need not say anything else...

After the nightmare of a Valentines dinner, Abby has noticed something off about Dutch for a while now, but hasn't been able to put her finger on it until JUST NOW. This prompts a heated discussion that ultimately ends their relationship. She orders Dutch to get the hell out and cries on Dave's (her ex-handy man, now business partner) shoulder. Dave is successful in talking Abby into going to her friends wedding to get some distance from the situation with Dutch and clear her head.

In Colorado, Abby is taken back in time to when she was a little girl. Her friend Elle couldn't be more happy to see her, especially after one of her bridesmaids running off after an ex and leaving her short a bridesmaid.....good thing Abby came! As Elle figures out where to put Abby up during her stay, we are introduced to a hilarious family! Well, the only real funny one is Aunt Vivian! This old lady was a riot! She was old, yes, but not crazy, or senile. She just had no filter, it was great! So this is who Abby got to stay with, haha! She loved it though, 'cause she was the only one who took the time to talk to her like a normal person and not like she needed to be committed. Then there was Duffy, Elle's big brother....oh ya! Of course, he's a hottie and single ; ) It doesn't take Abby and Duffy long to "reunite." Elle's parents, Nina and Jimmy (who were more loving and understanding than Abby's own parents!), have still remained to be nice, caring folk and welcome Abby in with open arms....awww.

Speaking of parents.....to jump off the plot for just a moment, Abby's parents end up coming for the wedding also! No thanks to Cat, Abby's sister!! Cat is really pissing me off now! Abby's parents are douche bags! And that's being kind! They are selfish, manipulative and shallow. They make Cat and Abby call them Claire and Sam instead of mom and dad, for Pete's sake! Since they were kids! Then when all hell breaks loose, Claire is overheard telling another guest by Cat that she thinks Abby isn't really her and that the nurse brought her the wrong baby from the nursery! This hag is a piece of work!

On to the plot! So Abby gets involved in trying to solve the whodunnit with sheriff yummy cakes, Duffy, oh did I forget to mention that part? Focus...yes, bridesmaids are slowly disappearing, and the evidence is pointing it's bony, creepy finger at none other than Elle's fiance, Eddy!! Everyone starts hatin' on Abby for being the one who instigates the "looking into" of Eddy's whereabouts at the time of the disappearances which causes Elle serious stress and jeopardizes the wedding plans. Boy, Abby really knows how to crash a party! Speaking of party....remember when Aunt Viv told the whole bridal party about how Duffy was "working his swimmer's out" on Abby? LOL!

At this point if you're asking yourself, "What happens with Dutch and Abby?", "Do they get back together, or does Abby think about moving to Colorado to see where this "thing" with Duffy goes?", "Do Abby and Duffy find out what has been happening to the bridesmaids?", "Is Eddy really, in fact, a "bad guy?", "Is there a damn wedding or not?!", and "Was Abby really switched at birth?", then you're hooked, and you have no choice but to get this book now! It is awesome, funny, scary, and heart warming. Enjoy : )

Narrator Review: Elizabeth Michaels returns as the reader for this series. She continues to do a good job with the characters. I'm glad that, with each new set of characters we are introduced to, Elizabeth doesn't feel the need to re-invent herself by changing voices and/or "acting" the scenes out because she is doing a wonderful job, as she has been thus far.

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Abby's Wires Get Crossed

Would you be willing to try another book from Victoria Laurie? Why or why not?

Most definitely

What does Elizabeth Michaels bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I always like her voice though others complain. She sounds upbeat.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

Yes I got angry at Abby's character in this book. She was over the top ( like with the presents at V-day), she was sulky, bratty, and to top matters off she was disloyal to Dutch. I found it interesting that it took Abby & Dutch forever to get physical but it happens in about 2 days in this book. It made me look at Abb's differently but then again we all make mistakes and are subject to acting "human".

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Narrator problem

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Although I really like these psychic eye stories, the narrator has an annoying prnounciation problem. She frequestly ends past tense verbs with a t instead of a d pronoucing words like want-ed as want-it and boot-ed as boot-it.

She also leaves the g off of participles pronoucing making as makin .

These errors occur in groups making me assume that it may happen when she gets tired.

I think professional narrators should not make this kind of mistake.

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More Psychic Eye Fun!

Where does Killer Insight rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

I really like this series because it always makes you laugh out loud! Abby is constantly getting into trouble, even when she is trying to avoid it. For this genre, this is one of my favorite series.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killer Insight?

The beginning opens up with Abby facing her own death. It was surprising because the book was just beginning, so how could she die already?! Then you realize she is seeing it with her psychic eye. She knows what lies ahead, but not sure what choice to make to change her path.

Have you listened to any of Elizabeth Michaels???s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I'm not sure if I recall if I have listened to her before or not.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. Uh oh- this could be the death of me.

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Lighthearted Murder

I like this series. It's lighthearted murder if there is such a thing. I like the narrator.

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boring

What did you like best about Killer Insight? What did you like least?

The story was mediocre. I liked the narrator the least

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I didn't finish the book

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator has a very boring voice and didn't lend any character to the characters

Do you think Killer Insight needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Not really. The book was pretty boring. I quit listening about 70% of the way through it. I think any follow up books should be narrated by someone who can make the story more interesting

Any additional comments?

Boring.

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