Ash’s review of Cold Sight (Extra Sensory Agents Series Book 1) by Leslie Parrish
Paranormal Romance released by Signet 06 JUL 10
Usually I avoid books that deal with reporters trying to solve crimes since they tend to always feel the same to me. I was hoping that with the paranormal aspect, Cold Sight would be different. Sadly, that wasn’t the case.
I wanted to like this book, and at first I was drawn into it but it wasn’t long before I was just tired of it. There were a few things that didn’t work for me. This biggest thing was the lack of romance. If something is labeled paranormal romance, then I expect romance ( I expected paranormal too, but I will get to that). There is one love scene, a few touches and kisses, and no relationship talk until the last few pages. While I can appreciate the fact that they aren’t hopping into bed every day while someone is kidnapping girls, I started to not care about the heroine or hero much. About halfway into the book, I started skimming the scenes with Lexie and Aidan. I was more interested in the POV’s of other characters.
As to the mystery surrounding the missing girls, it didn’t feel like anything new. I was expecting a surprise on who the captor is, but even that was lacking. I didn’t feel anything when their identity was revealed. Also, when another girl is taken, the reason should be obvious but Lexie is too busy feeling guilty and thinking it’s her fault to realize it. I was rolling my eyes at her, someone who has figured out so much already should have caught onto that.
Lastly, this was more mystery with a touch of paranormal. Aidan is a psychic but we don’t get to see him using his ability often. When he does use it, it’s brief and we are more told what he’s doing, instead of experiencing it with him. I had hoped that there would be more once the other Extra Sensory agents showed up, but there really wasn’t.
While I was left underwhelmed with most of the book, I can’t say I won’t read the next in the series. The other agents we meet were the most interesting part of the book, and I want to know more about them. Leslie Parrish was also able to get me close to tears during a few scenes, so I am not ready to give up on her. I wavered on what grade to give Cold Sight, but the fact that I would continue with this series is what decided for me.
Grade: C-
Summary:
After being made a scapegoat in a botched investigation that led to a child’s death, Aidan McConnell became a recluse. Still, as a favor to an old friend, Aidan will help on the occasional XI case. But under his handsome, rugged facade, he keeps his emotions in check–for fear of being burned again.
Reporter Lexie Nolan has a nose for news–and she believes a serial killer has been targeting teen girls around Savannah. But no one believes her. So she turns to the new paranormal detective agency and the sexy, mysterious Aidan for help.
But just as the two begin forging a relationship, the case turns eerily personal for Lexie–and Aidan discovers that maybe he hasn’t lost the ability to feel after all…
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