Glimmer of the Other

An Urban Fantasy Novel (The Other Realm, Book 1)

By: Heather G. Harris

Narrated by: Alyse Gibbs

Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

I can tell when you’re lying. Every. Single. Time.

I’m Jinx. As a private investigator, being a walking, talking lie detector is a useful skill - but let’s face it, it’s not normal. You’d think it would make my job way too easy, but even with my weird skills, I still haven’t been able to track down my parents' killers.

When I’m hired to find a missing university student, I hope to find her propped up at a bar - yet my gut tells me there’s more to this case than a party girl gone wild. Firstly, she’s a bookish soul who’s as likely to go off the rails as Mother Theresa. Secondly, I’m not the only one on her trail; she’s also being tracked by the implacable and oh-so-sexy Inspector Stone.

Stone and I team up, and he shoves me into a realm where magic is real – a place where there are vampires and werewolves, dragons and trolls. And where my skills are more than just detecting lies…

Oh, and my dog? He’s a freaking hellhound who can manipulate the magical realms themselves.

I need to find the girl. I need to discover who killed my parents. And I need to find out more about the attractive but mysterious Zachary Stone…

©2021 Heather G Harris (P)2024 Heather G Harris

Promising start to a new series

The author did a great job creating a fascinating magical system and characters that I am already invested in. I can’t wait to hear what happens next.

Great Urban Fantasy Novel

This was my first experience with Heather G. Harris' work, and I enjoyed it very much. I thought the realm of magic that she created was inventive and interesting. I enjoyed the complex characters that populated the story. I was entertained by the different fantastical creatures that appeared in her tale. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I recommend this book to others who enjoy this genre. Alyse Gibbs' narration was great and added to the story's entertainment. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily posted this review.

liked

I liked the concept and it worked out better then I honestly thought it would be. Looking forward to see what is in store for these characters.

Unique, complex and well written

I was very pleased and surprised at the depth and complexity of the magical world this author has created. There are elements to this magical world that I've never seen before, which is quite a trick to pull off to someone who's been reading fantasy and sci-fi for more than 50 years. This is a very unique and satisfying book. The book also has well developed characters, and the main female character is very easy to like and respect. The dialogue is witty without falling into cheap snark, and the main male and female leads have a tentative interest in each other that may or may not develop into a relationship. The relationship angle does not get in the way of the plotline of the story. The hellhound is fabulous, we'd all want one. Lots of different types of magical beings, and a complex plot happening in an unusual magical world. This book has all the good stuff.

Very enjoyable UF

This is one of the more enjoyable UFs I’ve read in a while, but it’s also a little frustrating. This clocks in around 6 hours, and I actually think it might be too short. The storytelling is very efficient and economical, but so much so that there’s not a lot of surprise left. If you meet a character, they’re going to be vitally important. Worldbuilding details are all vitally important. If Jinx needs knowledge of something, she just so happens to have experience with said thing in her past, so there’s rarely ever a need for her to research anything. When she learns magic for the first time, she picks it up immediately. There’s no trial and error. There doesn’t seem to be much limit in what she can do. Being unflappable is part of her personality, but she’s almost too levelheaded. In someone else’s hands, Jinx could have easily become a Mary Sue, but she’s got enough spunk and personality that she’s not. I think I would have liked a bit more depth, a bit more fleshing out of the world, and to have Jinx struggle more. It’s all a little too convenient at times. Despite all this, I immediately picked up book 2. It’s very entertaining and the narrator is solid. Plus it’s always nice to read a UF that’s not set in the States.

Love this urban fantasy story!

This audiobook took an already favorite of mine and made it so much more. The performance matched Jinx in all aspects! I could not be happier with how this story took flight, to hear the emotions this way was just perfect. So can not wait for the rest of the series to come to audio!!

Loved this series!

Heather G. Harris is a new author to me. This was an excellent series!

Meet Jinx. Jinx has a private investigation agency and a Great Dane.
Then Jinx takes a job to steal a vase and discovers Dragons, Werewolves, Vampires, Witches and lots of other magical creatures.
If you like Paranormal Romance you will love this series. The intimate scenes are hinted at and not explicit!

In book 1 you meet some of the characters.
Each book ends in a cliffhanger but there is only 4 books in the series and it is complete.
I like Alyse Gibb's narration. This book takes place in London and Liverpool so it is narrated with a British accent.

These books were ARC copies and this is my honest review.

Wonderful Realm!

If you haven't read or listened to this series, is time you start. Heather's Other Real is just wonderful! and Alyse Gibbs is great giving voice to all the characters. She's become one of my favourite narrators.
Jump in an meet Jinx, Emory, Amber, Stone, and all "Other" characters and you won't be disappointed. If you like urban fantasy, this series is for you!.

Great Book

This is a great listen, very entertaining. Both the author and the reader have done a magnificent job. I highly recommend.

Great start

Great start to the series. Really loved the characters and the story. Lots of action going on! Really enjoyed the narration as well. She has a calm soothing voice.