Better Read Than Dead (Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 2)

Yes, I'm very grumpy today. I was up until 1:20 a.m. because I COULD NOT put this book down. My normal bedtime is 9 p.m. but this book just kept me going and going and going. And, instead of taking a brief nap on my lunch hour, instead I am going to the book store to buy more. This was the first book I read and I devoured it in two days. Victoria Laurie is now right at the top of my 'must read' authors!

Love, love, love this series, wit, charm, humor, suspense, mystery, what more could you ask for. I recommend you read them in order. Victoria Laurie brings a fresh new plot to the mystery world and for me she can't write fast enough. Highly recommended.

This one is just as good as her first, Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye. It's fun and serious and managed to keep me from putting it down until I finished. Abby Cooper is about as real as any character gets (except for the psychic part, don't we all wish we were?). Victoria Laurie created a character that you can't help but love. I will be reading her 3rd and I hope she continues to write. Also, as I wrote in my review of Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye, if you love the Stephanie Plum series, you should seriously consider this one. I can't put either down once I start. Happy Reading!

The first of the series, "Abby Cooper - Psychic Eye" introduced us to Abby's life as a Pyschic and to her sister Cat, Dave the Handyman, Eggy the pooch and Police Officers Dutch and Milo. The second books takes off running. This is a very well written book. I love the fact that we are immersed in Abby's world as we follow her to work and home, get involved in her sister troubles, as well as worries about her house. Abby always explains who she is and how life as a Psychic works, or not, depending upon just how much information she gets and if she understands what's being said to her. The story has several twists and turns and I always find myself worrying about her life as well as the lives of the people who surround her. I don't want to write about the plot or lay out a list of what happens because that's why you read the book. I do recommend this if you love mystery, intrigue, witty dialogue, great writing and most importantly, good fun. I see a great writing career for Victoria Laurie and I hope to see a long run for Abby Cooper. It won't take long for her to join the ranks of "Stephanie Plum," or "Kay Scarpetta". I would buy or borrow this book today as it's a great read if you're interested in detective stories, the Pyschic world, great characters, and an author who takes you places you've never been. You'll thank her for the trip. It's well worth it!