"a fast-paced paranormal thriller"
Julia and Marla Reynolds knew firsthand that there were
monsters in
the world. Their lives were shattered by a stalker attack
11 years
ago and they both still have physical and emotional scars.
Added
to their sensitivity, Marla is highly empathic and Julia is
occasionally precognizant. Life has taught Marla to be wary of men and she is clueless
that
she has ability to focus as conductor for a Sentinel. When
she
stops on her way home for a drink with a co-worker, she is
confused
by the overwhelming attraction she feels when introduced to
the
sexy stranger who claims to be a private investigator. Sentinel Luke Paxton was astonished to find a 'conductor'
take a
seat on the bar stool near him. Time is running out... the
Belian
has already bombed a school bus and he needs a conductor to
focus
and find the Belian or more innocents will die. When Marla
refused
to go on a date with him, Luke misplaces his charismatic
charm and
uses his powers to abduct her and her dog. Now, not only
does he
have to convince her of Belians existence but must overcome
her
anger to gain her help. Meanwhile, his cover story that
Marla went
on holiday in Mexico is not believed by her sister, Julia
who
confronts Luke's superior, Adam Masters. TOUCHED BY FIRE is a fast-paced paranormal thriller which
will also
appeal to readers of dark romance. Luke and Marla both have
personal issues that have made them loners but they get
past these
to work together and focus on finding the Belian bomber.
Can the
trust developed by working together grow into a personal
relationship? Realistic horrible events are presented and
compassion is shown for victims of stalking and bombing.
The
Belian will not win and Sentinels with the aid of
conductors will
again protect the innocent, but at what cost to their
teams? Ms Spangler presents an amazing premise in the Sentinel
series:
reincarnated Atlantians come back to Earth to fight the evil
Belians. It is not that reincarnation and past life
controls their
present; it only explains where their extra powers
originate and
their dedication to sending the Belian souls to Saturn. You don't need to read the first book in the series to fully
understand Sentinels and enjoy this story as the Sentinel
hierarchy
is explained when Adam is introduced. Damien Morgan and
Kara
Cantrell from TOUCHED BY DARKNESS are among those who
assist Luke
and Marla and you will want to read their story. I hope
you will
also be looking forward to book three, TOUCHED BY LIGHT in
2008 as
I will. There we will be seeing what the fates hold for
Julia
Reynolds and Adam Masters. For PNR & eBookIsle
Reviewed by Cy Korte
Posted September 13, 2007
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