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.

Glad I didn't listen to the nay-sayers

The narrator in no way ruined this book for me. I'd been looking at this book and series for awhile but kept putting it off because of all the negative comments on the reader. I decided to give it a try anyway and I'm glad I did. My pet peeve is monotone readers, but Ms. Michaels puts emotion in her voice to try to convey when Abby is amused or angry and during conversations you could tell which character was speaking. As another reviewer said, she was fine. I won't hesitate to get the rest of this series or other books she might read. I have to admit she won't go on my list of favorite narrators along with Marguerite Gavin, Kate Reading and Scott Brick but they can't read everything.
I'd recommend this series if you're in the mood for a light cozy-style mystery. The details on her psychic insights, the way they come about and how they work, add an extra dimension to the story and make up for some of the shortcomings of the book. I agree that at times Abby seems very childish but perhaps that was the author's way of showing the heroine wasn't perfect. I did get attached to Abby and Dutch and want to hear how Abby's psychic intuition helps solve more cases in the other books.

Nice change of pace...

This isn't my genre, and normally I'd give any book with the word "psychic" in it a wide berth, but it was a "Daily Deal", and I've had good luck with those, so I went for it.

I liked it. This isn't great literature, you understand, but as a nice, casual, interesting summer listen, something a little different, it was more than fine. The "psychic" element in the book didn't come off as weird or kooky, but merely as interesting. All in all, it had a well-constructed plot, interesting characters, and was well narrated.

The ultimate test? If I came across another Abby Cooper book, I'd probably go for it.

Ready sounds way too old to be Abby!

Would you try another book from Victoria Laurie and/or Elizabeth Michaels?

probably not

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

It's a brain candy book, which I like but the reader makes her sound like she's 60...which would be okay if she was 60, not in her early 30s

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Elizabeth Michaels?

Amanda Ronconi?

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes, but just to "see" Abby... I have no idea who she is

Good start

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed this book, for the most part. The story had enough twists to keep it interesting. So far I'm liking the characters. Can see that it is definitely the beginning of a series, and maybe the authors first published work? Lots of potential and I'm looking forward to the others.

I'm disappointed to see it's the same narrator for the whole series. She has a great voice and I think could have carried the story without trying to "voice" certain emotions/inflections. When she tries to make Abby do a girlie squeal, or make a flirty thought or comment, or get sarcastic - for me she misses the boat entirely. There was one scene between Abby and her sister and I almost shut the book off at that point it sounded so weird. I'm glad I didn't, but still. Hoping the narration grows too. So far I agree with the other reviewers, worth plowing through the awkward narration parts.

Great first book in the series!

Would you consider the audio edition of Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye to be better than the print version?

I don't have the print version, so I wouldn't know.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye?

I guess I would say the descriptions of how Abby's psychic gift worked. So interesting and lots of fun!

What about Elizabeth Michaels’s performance did you like?

She did a great job with all the characters.

Barely adequate

Would you try another book from Victoria Laurie and/or Elizabeth Michaels?

This story was slow and it barely held my attention but I may read the second book. Perhaps in the following book, Victoria revs up the momentum. Sadly, the narrator made the experience worse and more than likely I will not choose an audible book if Elizabeth Michaels is the performer.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Perhaps a James Patterson or JD Robb novel.

How could the performance have been better?

The narrator spoiled the story. Had she given each character their own voice; a good performance could have made all the difference in the world.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No. The characters are flat and uninteresting.

Any additional comments?

This writer does a wonderful job explaining how clairvoyants perceive their insight. Her clever use of words makes me wonder if she possesses the talent.
Readers are actors and as such, the voice should fit the part. This narrator is better suited to read nonfiction instead of stories requiring dramatic changes in pitch, tone and manner.

Fantastic!!! Hilarious! "Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Great story! Great narration! What a fun way to help people understand the world of intuition... scarves and crystal balls all excluded! I thoroughly enjoyed the light and dark of Abby's world... especially her hunk of a man, Dutch, and that she uses her talents for good. Can't wait to glutton on the rest of the series!

Like the story.

Any additional comments?

I like the concept of the Abby Cooper mystery series. It took me a while to get used to the narrator's voice though... she seems to have a voice that sounds too old for the character, so it doesn't quite fit. I wanted to slap the main character every once in a while as she can be frustratingly stupid in her relationship thoughts and assumptions.

Don't believe in Psychics abilities? Niether do I.

Would you listen to Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye again? Why?

Yes, love the whole sereis

Who was your favorite character and why?

Abby of course, how could you not love a psychic who can't see what is coming at her around the corner

What about Elizabeth Michaels’s performance did you like?

She takes a little time to get used to her voice but once you get aclimated she is awesome.

Any additional comments?

I don't believe in psychic abilities because I have never seen them except for on TV. But that does not mean I can not enjoy a story about one. Don't let skepticism keep you from listening to a great series.

Enjoyable entertaining cozy.

I will read more from this author. Quick moving but enough details and character development to keep it interesting. The plot just complex enough. Me second listen for this one. Still liked it.