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The Medium (Emily Chambers Spirit Medium Trilogy #1)
by
C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author)
Seventeen year-old spirit medium Emily Chambers has a problem. Actually, she has several. As if seeing dead people isn't a big enough social disadvantage, she also has to contend with an escaped demon and a handsome ghost with a secret past. And then there's the question of her parentage. Being born an entire year after her father's death (yes, a year) and without the pale...more
ebook, 260 pages
Published
July 2nd 2012
by Oz Books
(first published June 30th 2012)
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Emily lebt mit ihrer Schwester im viktorianischen London. Nach dem Tod der Mutter verdienen die zwei Schwestern sich ein Zubrot mit Seancen, da Emily Geister sehen, mit ihnen sprechen und sie sogar anfassen kann.
Das buch beginnt mit einer Seance, in der ein Ehemann gerufen wird, der aber gar keine Lust hat seinem Drachen von Ehefrau Informationen zu seinen Besitztümern zu geben, geschweige denn wieder zu verschwinden. Um ihn trotzdem wirder in das Warteareal zu schicken, benutzt Celia, Emilys Sc...more
Das buch beginnt mit einer Seance, in der ein Ehemann gerufen wird, der aber gar keine Lust hat seinem Drachen von Ehefrau Informationen zu seinen Besitztümern zu geben, geschweige denn wieder zu verschwinden. Um ihn trotzdem wirder in das Warteareal zu schicken, benutzt Celia, Emilys Sc...more
Seventeen year-old spirit medium Emily Chambers has a problem. Actually, she has several. As if seeing dead people isn't a big enough social disadvantage, she also has to contend with an escaped demon and a handsome ghost with a secret past. And then there's the question of her parentage. Being born an entire year after her father's death (yes, a year) and without the pale skin of other respectable English ladies, Emily is as much a mystery as the dead boy assigned to her.
Jacob Beaufort's spir
3.5
I'd read other novels by CJ Archer, and I was particularly interested to read this one because it's a YA. Mind, it's been a while since I've read a YA novel I really enjoyed, but I had a feeling this one would be good.
And it is. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. Emily is quite competent (something I don't see often enough in the genre), and is hardly a damsel-in-distress. Sure, she has her moments, but she always fights back and is determined to do what's right.
Jacob is also lik...more
I'd read other novels by CJ Archer, and I was particularly interested to read this one because it's a YA. Mind, it's been a while since I've read a YA novel I really enjoyed, but I had a feeling this one would be good.
And it is. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. Emily is quite competent (something I don't see often enough in the genre), and is hardly a damsel-in-distress. Sure, she has her moments, but she always fights back and is determined to do what's right.
Jacob is also lik...more
Most of y'all were probably at a BBQ, cookout, or whatever you do on the Fourth of July. Not me. I actually was a homebody yesterday and decided to read a book. Ok, I didn't stay indoors the whole day I actually went to a couple of stores, but that's beside the point. So, by spending most of my day indoors I got to read a fun book that made me think of the Ghost Whisperer. Which by the way was my favorite show, but it was after it came to its conclusion 2010; you gotta love re-runs. While most o...more
Summary:
-A demon is released in to the world under very weak pretenses
-Hot ghost meets feisty spirit medium to track it down, instantly and inexplicably they fall in love
-Hot ghost and spirit medium spend the bulk of the book walking around, talking to the same 3 people over and over, and seem to forget at times that there is a demon on the loose killing people
-In between walks, angst ensues. Jacob claims he is dangerous, Emily disagrees, Jacob proves he is dangerous, Emily doesn't care. Moral o...more
-A demon is released in to the world under very weak pretenses
-Hot ghost meets feisty spirit medium to track it down, instantly and inexplicably they fall in love
-Hot ghost and spirit medium spend the bulk of the book walking around, talking to the same 3 people over and over, and seem to forget at times that there is a demon on the loose killing people
-In between walks, angst ensues. Jacob claims he is dangerous, Emily disagrees, Jacob proves he is dangerous, Emily doesn't care. Moral o...more
Hmmm, how to summarize. I loved the first half. It had me laughing and chuckling and intrigued by the cast of characters. It's also very well written.
The second half--hmm, I got to one pivotal scene and had to put it down. I almost didn't pick it up again, but I decided to give it another go and just finished.
The romance relationship dynamic is what got me. Until that scene where everything suddenly got Serious, I could roll with it, but afterwards it was much harder not to find it grating. I...more
The second half--hmm, I got to one pivotal scene and had to put it down. I almost didn't pick it up again, but I decided to give it another go and just finished.
The romance relationship dynamic is what got me. Until that scene where everything suddenly got Serious, I could roll with it, but afterwards it was much harder not to find it grating. I...more
3.5 stars.
Emily Chambers is a medium who can summon and talk to the dead. Unfortunately this makes her quite an outcast but she and her sister, Celia, make their living having seances for people. At one such seance the ghost and his widow really get into it and Celia uses an amulet she got from a street vendor to stop them. Unfortunately that isn't what the amulet actually does, it releases a demon into the world. Enter Jacob Beaufort, sent from 'The Waiting Room' in the Otherworld to help Emily...more
Emily Chambers is a medium who can summon and talk to the dead. Unfortunately this makes her quite an outcast but she and her sister, Celia, make their living having seances for people. At one such seance the ghost and his widow really get into it and Celia uses an amulet she got from a street vendor to stop them. Unfortunately that isn't what the amulet actually does, it releases a demon into the world. Enter Jacob Beaufort, sent from 'The Waiting Room' in the Otherworld to help Emily...more
Chaste, young-adult, paranormal romance. I thouroughly enjoyed the book. Some of the character development was a little bland, but the action scenes were truly page-turners. Emily Chambers, spirit medium, and her sister Celia, find themselves in trouble when they accidentally release a shape-shifting demon in the middle of one of the seances. The charming and devilishly handsome Jacob Beaufort, also a ghost, is "assigned" to Emily from the Waiting Area to help find the demon and return it to the...more
I was asked to read this book by the author for a fair and honest review.
The genre of this book is listed as paranormal. It has everything a paranormal lover would want...a ghost, a medium who sees the ghosts, demons and even a bit of a love story.
This story took place in London. I'm not sure what time frame, I do know that it's not in our time. The women still wore corsets and needed to be escorted with a male.
I loved this story. I found myself feeling bad for Jacob. He is in limbo or the "wait...more
The genre of this book is listed as paranormal. It has everything a paranormal lover would want...a ghost, a medium who sees the ghosts, demons and even a bit of a love story.
This story took place in London. I'm not sure what time frame, I do know that it's not in our time. The women still wore corsets and needed to be escorted with a male.
I loved this story. I found myself feeling bad for Jacob. He is in limbo or the "wait...more
This book just didn't hold my attention. I couldn't really put my finger on why, and then I read Nell's review and she said it perfectly:
Summary:
-A demon is released in to the world under very weak pretenses
-Hot ghost meets feisty spirit medium to track it down, instantly and inexplicably they fall in love
-Hot ghost and spirit medium spend the bulk of the book walking around, talking to the same 3 people over and over, and seem to forget at times that there is a demon on the loose killing people...more
Summary:
-A demon is released in to the world under very weak pretenses
-Hot ghost meets feisty spirit medium to track it down, instantly and inexplicably they fall in love
-Hot ghost and spirit medium spend the bulk of the book walking around, talking to the same 3 people over and over, and seem to forget at times that there is a demon on the loose killing people...more
The séance had turned almost comical.
Celia and I were having a séance for Mrs. Wiggam. Her husband appeared, as angry and unforgiving as his wife. She wanted to know where the fortune was hidden. I knew he was lying when he said there was no fortune and so did she.
Mr. Wiggam was in the Waiting Area and I knew he couldn’t move on, until he lost all his anger. Even in death he was still afraid of his wife. While I tried to get him to return to the Waiting Area, something sinister came through.
Othe...more
Celia and I were having a séance for Mrs. Wiggam. Her husband appeared, as angry and unforgiving as his wife. She wanted to know where the fortune was hidden. I knew he was lying when he said there was no fortune and so did she.
Mr. Wiggam was in the Waiting Area and I knew he couldn’t move on, until he lost all his anger. Even in death he was still afraid of his wife. While I tried to get him to return to the Waiting Area, something sinister came through.
Othe...more
Sometimes something that is too good to be true is really true. This is one of those times. I was intrigued by the premise, but instantly figured it wasn't going to be what I wanted, nor expected. Victorian England (my favorite setting), ghosts, mystery, humor, light romance, strong characters...yep, it had it all. I rad the first chapters waiting for the catch, the point where I'd put it down to make a cuppa and forget about it. Didn't happen.
Archer's world building is solid, character develop...more
Archer's world building is solid, character develop...more
I would like to thank the author for giving me a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I have mixed feelings when it comes to The Medium. On the one hand, I found myself enjoying the plot, but on the other hand, I disliked the romance between Emily and Jacob. Considering the story mainly focuses on Emily and Jacob’s relationship, I’m surprised I didn’t wind up disliking it. With that said, I’d probably give this a 3.5 if half stars existed. I chose to round up because it’s more...more
I have mixed feelings when it comes to The Medium. On the one hand, I found myself enjoying the plot, but on the other hand, I disliked the romance between Emily and Jacob. Considering the story mainly focuses on Emily and Jacob’s relationship, I’m surprised I didn’t wind up disliking it. With that said, I’d probably give this a 3.5 if half stars existed. I chose to round up because it’s more...more
Loved this book! It had just the right amount of mystery and romance. The paranormal aspect was intriguing. Emily is a relatable character that made me laugh, cringe from embarrassment, and you name the emotion, I probably felt it in this series.
This was a free book on Amazon, and I picked it up on a whim. Once I started reading, I was captivated by the lovely descriptions and the funny protagonist. I like regency books, but this one felt modern in a good way. Emily's emotions were part of what...more
This was a free book on Amazon, and I picked it up on a whim. Once I started reading, I was captivated by the lovely descriptions and the funny protagonist. I like regency books, but this one felt modern in a good way. Emily's emotions were part of what...more
3.5 stars
In the imaginary world of mediumship this Victorian young adult mystery will entertain well enough to satisfy many fans of the genre. There are some misses on the portrayal of medium abilities, but one can easily overlook and enjoy the fictional tale. At times, the speech wanes from the authenticity of the time period for example, "Usually she began her sales spiel before the door had fully opened…," which detracts from the overall set building of the story. The dialogue just felt too m...more
In the imaginary world of mediumship this Victorian young adult mystery will entertain well enough to satisfy many fans of the genre. There are some misses on the portrayal of medium abilities, but one can easily overlook and enjoy the fictional tale. At times, the speech wanes from the authenticity of the time period for example, "Usually she began her sales spiel before the door had fully opened…," which detracts from the overall set building of the story. The dialogue just felt too m...more
I casually found one of CJ Archer's books about 6 months ago (Honor Bound) and I literarilly could not put it down, since then I researched her work and I have read every single one of her books, including The Medium; which is her latest piece. As usual I am not dissappointed at all! Although this book is a bit different than all her other work because it involves spirits and a medium; the book keeps you "glued" to it from beginning to end and wanting more! I love how "I fall in love" with the c...more
Am always happy to find at the end of one of my kindle ebooks that the author is Australian. Given that this book is a ghost mystery set in 19th century London, this came as a bit of a surprise, albeit a pleasant one.
I read somewhere that this is billed as YA - the main characters are teenagers so this doesn't seem unreasonable, but there is far less of the usual teenage angst than one might expect in a modern YA novel - am suitably thankful for this. Pop in a couple of sex scenes (the more the...more
I read somewhere that this is billed as YA - the main characters are teenagers so this doesn't seem unreasonable, but there is far less of the usual teenage angst than one might expect in a modern YA novel - am suitably thankful for this. Pop in a couple of sex scenes (the more the...more
Really enjoyed reading this e-book. Liked it so much I purchased book 2 and most likely will read book 3. I thought that it was a nice blend of mystery, paranormal and just a touch of romance. Although the characters are professing their love for one another in just two days. I thought that at least a week had gone by. But it is young love and does take place in the 1800's, you've got to be quick. I don't know how Emily and Jacob will overcome the differences between them, him being a ghost and...more
Opening Paragraph Teaser
Whoever said dead men don't tell lies had never met Barnaby Wiggam's ghost. The fat, bulbous-nosed spirit fading in and out beside me like a faulty gas lamp clearly thought he was dealing with a fool. I may only be seventeen but I'm not naïve. I know when someone is lying—being dead didn't alter the tell-tale signs. Mr. Wiggam didn't quite meet my eyes, or those of his widow and her guests—none of whom could see him anyway—and he fidgeted with his crisp white silk necktie...more
Whoever said dead men don't tell lies had never met Barnaby Wiggam's ghost. The fat, bulbous-nosed spirit fading in and out beside me like a faulty gas lamp clearly thought he was dealing with a fool. I may only be seventeen but I'm not naïve. I know when someone is lying—being dead didn't alter the tell-tale signs. Mr. Wiggam didn't quite meet my eyes, or those of his widow and her guests—none of whom could see him anyway—and he fidgeted with his crisp white silk necktie...more
A nice reading, but after passing the middle I already guessed the secret which is revealed in book 3 of the series... I haven't read the other books and don't feel the need to, which is sad because Emily is a likable character.
I think this should have been a duology, at most... Three books just seem unnecessary, not because there isn't any action - because if the first book is an example, I'm sure there is a lot happening in the others, too - it's the "stretching" of the main problem keeping t...more
I think this should have been a duology, at most... Three books just seem unnecessary, not because there isn't any action - because if the first book is an example, I'm sure there is a lot happening in the others, too - it's the "stretching" of the main problem keeping t...more
Story about a young girl in London who can see ghosts. Things are exciting, and although the adversary is vanquished in the end, there are things yet to be continued in book 2 Possession and 3 Evermore. The romance felt a bit like a soap-opera, but enjoyed the story nonetheless.
This is one of those times that the first book makes me want to read the second one. That does not happen to me very often. For this to be a period piece about a Medium is remarkable. It was set in a Victorian time that found such things fascinating. It was the height of the season if one had a Medium at their party. I Love It. It was well written in the first person and I feel that it moved along nicely. All books have a place where they will lag slightly. Here, that lag is not worth mentioning...more
Oct 13, 2012
Kellie Doyle
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Young adults
Recommended to Kellie by:
Found it on Amazon
The story is crafted with little surprises. Characters are all well developed, even the minor ones. Some aspects of the situations are more lighthearted and others are spooky, a little something for everyone. The romantic tension is very realisticl, but if you are looking for hot sex scenes, this is not your book. It can safely be handed to a teen to read.
There was one portion of the story that was not tied up, but this looks like part of a series, so the answer may come later.
There was one portion of the story that was not tied up, but this looks like part of a series, so the answer may come later.
The only "real" psychic medium in Victorian London gets caught up in dangerous situations as she seeks to hunt down and stop a demon who is wreaking havoc. I like the relationship between Emily and her spirit guide. However, this book just seems to end without offering the reader closure. I liked the characters enough to read the next book in the series, which I suspect should have simply been included in this first book. I'm hoping to eventually get an entire story.
This was my first book by C.J. Archer! And it was very much worth the read!!! I fell in love with the characters and found myself staying up all hours of the night reading! The Medium, had ghost, demons and LOVE.. I found myself sucked in this book from the first word to the last! and wanting more! The characters were spot on for the time frame the book was set in! I would recommend this book to anyone who like this genre! I am looking forward to the next Emily Chambers book!!
Nov 24, 2012
Lynnette
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone that enjoys a good story
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I just finished reading this book and was thoroughly delighted with it. I think it is classed in the Youth reader or whatever but I so enjoyed this that I got the next book in the series "Possession"
I found the characters to be very real and the plot to be extremely engrossing to the point that when I read the last page.. I was left breathless wondering what would happen to Emily and Jacob.
I found the characters to be very real and the plot to be extremely engrossing to the point that when I read the last page.. I was left breathless wondering what would happen to Emily and Jacob.
I won't re-write a summary of the plot as that has been done enough. This was a much better story than I was anticipating. It lost a star though for the very rapid relationship development between Emily and Jacob. Otherwise I enjoyed the mystery surrounding the release of the demon and it subsequent demise. I enjoyed the ending and felt compelled to continue to read more.
4.5 stars
Emily Chambers has always been viewed as different and on the fringes of society because she can see ghosts. Not only has she been contending with that problem all her life now she has a killer demon on the loose and a devastatingly handsome ghost at her disposal.
As much as I loved the plot of this story the romantic relationship between Jacob and Emily did get a little cheesy at times however I was so engrossed in the overall story that it was easy to ignore. Emily is a captivating ch...more
Emily Chambers has always been viewed as different and on the fringes of society because she can see ghosts. Not only has she been contending with that problem all her life now she has a killer demon on the loose and a devastatingly handsome ghost at her disposal.
As much as I loved the plot of this story the romantic relationship between Jacob and Emily did get a little cheesy at times however I was so engrossed in the overall story that it was easy to ignore. Emily is a captivating ch...more
I enjoyed this easy-to-read novel. Ms. Archer has a unique storyline about a spirit medium in Victorian London. She weaves an fascinating tale, and has a talent for making me crazy in wanting to find out if she and her "love interest" stay together!
As soon as I was finished I bought the next two novels in this series.
As soon as I was finished I bought the next two novels in this series.
This was an e-book. Interesting plot about a young girl who can see and talk to spirits. She falls in love with a spirit who seems more "alive" than any of the other spirits she has encountered.
This has a sequel and I am interested on reading it to find out what happens to the girl and the spirit.
This has a sequel and I am interested on reading it to find out what happens to the girl and the spirit.
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C.J. Archer has loved history and books for as long as she can remember and feels fortunate that she found a way to combine the two with her historical romances. Under her other name of Carolyn Scott, she has published contemporary short stories in women's magazines on two continents including Take A Break, Woman's Day and That's Life.
She has at various times worked as a librarian, IT support per...more
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