Deadly Obsession

by Maggie Shayne
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Good Books rating 3.83
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  • ID: 5153
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • Reviews: 3
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worddreams.wordpress.com · Unknown · 2025-10-23
good 3.50

The book features a unique premise with a protagonist who can locate dead bodies using dowsing rods, aiding an FBI agent in solving a serial killer case. The story is engaging but has pacing issues and a frustrating protagonist.

Deadly Obsession presents an intriguing concept with Julie Hall, a woman who can find dead bodies with dowsing rods. She assists FBI Agent Garrett Pierce in tracking a serial killer, uncovering bodies and facing her own traumatic past. The story is engaging, with well-developed characters and a dark atmosphere. However, the pacing is slow, and Julie's low self-esteem and reckless behavior can be frustrating. The romantic subplot feels underdeveloped, and the ending leaves many questions unanswered. Despite these issues, the book's unique premise and suspenseful moments make it a worthwhile read.

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    Interesting book with an engaging story premise. Julie is a terrific character...

    The problem was the heroine. She has a gift for which her grandmother punished her cruelly and told her that she was trash, useless, Satan's spawn...

    The mystery was GOOD -- except for the ending.

harlequin.com · Unknown · 2025-10-23
engaging 3.50

The reviewer found the protagonist, Julie Hall, to be a refreshing departure from typical romance heroines, as she is a recovering alcoholic with PTSD who works at a gas station and lives in a trailer. The mystery involving a serial killer is chilling and engaging, with a well-developed romantic tension between Julie and FBI agent Garrett Pierce.

The reviewer was impressed by the protagonist, Julie Hall, who stands out as a recovering alcoholic with PTSD, working at a gas station and living in a trailer. This makes her a unique and refreshing departure from the typical romance heroines. The mystery involving a serial killer is both chilling and engaging, with Julie's unusual gift of dowsing for bodies adding a paranormal element to the story. The romantic tension between Julie and FBI agent Garrett Pierce is well-developed, and their relationship feels believable as they both find healing together. The reviewer enjoyed the various twists and turns of the story and found the suspense building at an ever-increasing pace.

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    Julie is a recovering alcoholic with PTSD who works at a gas station and lives in a trailer.

    I liked the deeply flawed heroine, and as the work she does for Pierce triggers old memories and forces her to face demons of her past, I found myself rooting for her.

    The growing tension in the suspense portion of the story is well-matched by the increasing sexual tension between Julie and Garrett Pierce.

bewitchingbibliophile.com · Unknown · 2019-10-29
excellent 4.50

The reviewer found the book to be a thrilling and engaging read, praising the main character's strength and the chemistry between her and her love interest. They also appreciated the mystery and the paranormal elements, which were well-integrated into the plot. The reviewer highly recommends the book to fans of mysteries.

The reviewer was impressed with the book's fast-paced and adrenaline-filled plot, which kept them on the edge of their seat. They praised the main character, Julie, for her bravery and strength in dealing with heavy and complex issues. The reviewer also enjoyed the chemistry between Julie and her FBI boyfriend, Garrett, and the introduction of a new character, Tracey, who adds a fresh dynamic to the story. They appreciated the book's paranormal elements, which were well-integrated into the plot and added an extra layer of intrigue. The reviewer also commended the author for her skill in drawing the reader into the book and painting vivid pictures of the events unfolding. They were particularly pleased with the book's surprise ending and highly recommend it to fans of mysteries.

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    Wow! This series is rockin' with adrenaline.

    I am so in love with this series and can not wait to see what adventures Julie gets into next.

    I absolutely love this series and want more, more, more.

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