What if you can enter a madman's cruel mind as he plans his vicious crimes?
What if you can see the terrified face of his prey as he moves in for...
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Sep 26, 2010
Jane
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No one is smart enough to solve the mystery until some lucky psychic visions at the end. The relationship didn’t draw me in.
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This is primarily a mystery. There is a developing relationship, but it’s not romantic. She has her visions and is tired most of the time. He is emotionally distant. All of a sudden they have sex. There was no personality, chemistry, interesting interaction or romance. I wasn’t emotionally drawn in.
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REVIEWER’S OPINION:
This is primarily a mystery. There is a developing relationship, but it’s not romantic. She has her visions and is tired most of the time. He is emotionally distant. All of a sudden they have sex. There was no personality, chemistry, interesting interaction or romance. I wasn’t emotionally drawn in.
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Jun 03, 2011
Jonetta
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Cassie Neal thought she had finally found peace when she left Los Angeles and settled in Ryan's Bluff, North Carolina. A psychic who had worked with detectives to locate serial killers and that ilk, she was looking to put her gifts to rest and live out her life in solitude. Unfortunately, even small towns can bear the same sins as the big city when women are turning up murdered in Cassie's new home. She reaches out to the skeptical Sheriff to offer her help and then seeks the help of the town's
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Oct 04, 2011
Connie
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STEALING SHADOWS by Kay Hooper is 356 pages long in the paperback form. It is the first book in the Bishop Special Crimes Unit Novels.
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WHAT IF YOU CAN ENTER A MADMAN'S CRUEL MIND AS HE PLANS HIS VICIOUS CRIMES? WHAT IF YOU CAN SEETHE TERRIFIED FACE OF HIS PREY AS HE MOVES IN FOR THE KILL--BUT YOU CAN'T STOP HIS FRENZY ONCE HE STRIKES?
Psychic Cassie Neill helps the L.A. police catch killers--until she makes a terrible mistake and an innocent child di More...
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WHAT IF YOU CAN ENTER A MADMAN'S CRUEL MIND AS HE PLANS HIS VICIOUS CRIMES? WHAT IF YOU CAN SEETHE TERRIFIED FACE OF HIS PREY AS HE MOVES IN FOR THE KILL--BUT YOU CAN'T STOP HIS FRENZY ONCE HE STRIKES?
Psychic Cassie Neill helps the L.A. police catch killers--until she makes a terrible mistake and an innocent child di More...
Oct 25, 2010
Shanna
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The book is about a girl that is psychic, and she can read minds. She uses her ability to help the police locate where killers are, and who they might kill next. It's a good book because it is really scary, and it keeps you wanting to read more, and more. It doesn't ever really drag on, or get boring like a lot of books do. It shows the different perspectives of the killers, and the victims, which I thought was pretty interesting. When the murders were described it was really detailed, and it ma
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Nov 29, 2010
Jeannine
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Love this!! It is a mix between the X-Files and Medium (although I don't actually watch the latter). In either case the main character is a serious psychic who used to work with detectives in solving crimes and finding missing persons until she got to close and it almost destroyed her!! Now she is living far away from where she thought she would encounter more of those types of criminals but soon realizes there is no escape!! Da da daaaah!! Well anyhow it is a really cool story and the int
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May 11, 2009
Afsana
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This is a the first book that I have read by Kay Hooper
This is the first book that really got me into the the paranormal books and I find that Kay hooper is not that obviously formalaic
the book is about Cassie a psychic who has helped the police with her ability till an error led to the death of a child and she left town.
However she can't get away from her ability and soon finds herself involved in a murder case after finding herself in the mind of a murderer More...
This is the first book that really got me into the the paranormal books and I find that Kay hooper is not that obviously formalaic
the book is about Cassie a psychic who has helped the police with her ability till an error led to the death of a child and she left town.
However she can't get away from her ability and soon finds herself involved in a murder case after finding herself in the mind of a murderer More...
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Jun 29, 2011
Lauren
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Stealing Shadows
4 Stars
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Cassie Neil is a psychic who helps the police capture killers until the day she makes a mistake and feels compelled to live a quieter life. Unfortunately, Cassie's new home is being stalked by a murderer but no one believes her until the bodies start piling up.
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Well-written with several twists and turns to keep you guessing.
The plot appears to be your typical serial killer fare but the climax turns out to be q More...
4 Stars
Synopsis:
Cassie Neil is a psychic who helps the police capture killers until the day she makes a mistake and feels compelled to live a quieter life. Unfortunately, Cassie's new home is being stalked by a murderer but no one believes her until the bodies start piling up.
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Well-written with several twists and turns to keep you guessing.
The plot appears to be your typical serial killer fare but the climax turns out to be q More...
Feb 12, 2011
Shelley
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Synopsis: Psychic Cassie Neill helps the L.A. police catch killers-until she makes a terrible mistake and an innocent child dies. Cassie flees to a small North Carolina town, hoping that a quiet life will silence the voices that invade her unwilling mind. But Cassie's abilities know few boundaries. And she's become certain-as no one else can be-that a murderer is stalking Ryan's Bluff.
It's his fury that Cassie senses first, then his foul thoughts and perverse excitement. Yet she doe More...
It's his fury that Cassie senses first, then his foul thoughts and perverse excitement. Yet she doe More...
Nov 07, 2008
Ana T.
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Psychic Cassie Neill helps the L.A. police catch killers — until she makes a terrible mistake and an innocent child dies. Cassie flees to a small North Carolina town hoping that a quiet life will silence the voices that invade her unwilling mind. But Cassie's abilities know few boundaries. And she's become certain — as no one else can be — that a murderer is stalking Ryan's Bluff.
It's his fury that Cassie senses first, then his foul thoughts and perverse excitement. Yet she doesn't k More...
Oct 12, 2011
Lora
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A good premise and a fun book to read. A psychic who can actually enter the minds of criminals and help the police solve crimes. Reminiscent of "The Medium" tv show which I loved. This book and Cassie's story as a psychic actually set the stage for FBI agent Bishop's series by Hooper. He's so briefly seen that I didn't realize it until I finished the book. He too must have some psychic abilites so I'll try out the next book to see where the author is going with him. I enjoyed thi
May 29, 2011
Sheila
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A psychic helping the police solve a serial murder mystery makes a small mistake. The police arrive too late to save the latest victim. The psychic leaves the west coast and moves to the east to try to find peace and forgiveness. The small town where she settles becomes the site of another serial killer. She goes to the police to offer her assistance. In the end, her escape from the west coast plays a role in the new murders.
Aug 17, 2010
Marcia Berg
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I have enjoyed every one of the Special Crimes Unit series. The characters have become friends (Not something I do often.). I root for them, sympathize with them and wish I were part of a paranormal unit.
The paranormal parts of the stories are not over-the-top - rather, they are treated as part of the capabilities and personalities of the characters. I love that and love the way Kay Hooper manages to create a world where the unusual is normal.
For me, these books have More...
The paranormal parts of the stories are not over-the-top - rather, they are treated as part of the capabilities and personalities of the characters. I love that and love the way Kay Hooper manages to create a world where the unusual is normal.
For me, these books have More...
Sep 30, 2011
Mindy
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Wow. Scary thriller with paranormal twists. I see that there are quite a few books in this series, done in trilogies, I hope the rest of the books are a good as this one. Really well done--Good read. The main thread in the series seems to be the FBI agent, Bishop, who also has paranormal abilities. The love interest between main characters Cassie and Judge Ben Ryan was well done and the other side romance between the sheriff Matt and the victim of domestic abuse, Abby was another interesting
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Aug 08, 2008
Marsha
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Cassie Neill helped the LA police department track down killers using her ability to see into the killer's or victim's mind in real time. When her efforts fail resulting in the murder of a child, she leaves LA for a small North Carolina town where she has inherited a house from her late Aunt. But she cannot escape her ability. Six months later she is haunted by visions of an impending murder in this small town. When her efforts to alarm the local sheriff fall on deaf ears, she contacts the tow
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Mar 12, 2011
Tracey
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This book was recommended to me by a friend, and I really enjoyed it. It is about a psychic who tries to help the police solve crimes by connecting to the minds of the killers. It was really well written and I enjoyed the quick pace and reading about the main character Cassie, the psychic.
I'd certainly read another of her books, my only problem now is deciding whether to add her remaining books to my TBR (to be read) pile.
I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys More...
I'd certainly read another of her books, my only problem now is deciding whether to add her remaining books to my TBR (to be read) pile.
I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys More...
Apr 10, 2009
Danielle
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almost a readable book. so close. flat characters, over-used plot. woman feels (finger wiggle, whooo) a murderer, is drained by the whole thing, man gets over-protective, she gets so close to being killed/taken, the man catches/kills murdering fiend ("how dare you touch my woman!") they live happily ever after. right. puh-lease
Jul 31, 2011
Angie
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Absolutely amazing and suspenseful. It was a great introduction to the world of stealing shadows. I understand that the trilogy is based around one of the agents but I loved the psychic, Cassie, so much. I wish that we could've delved a little more deeper into her character and past.
Feb 07, 2012
Jen
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Since I'm not 13 anymore I don't just love stories where the strong, masculine, virulent yet compassionate and emotionally-available but unattached male rescues the small, fragile, pitiful, tender, waif-like, frightened and emotionally-hesitant female.
Feb 08, 2010
Barbara
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First of the long running series. And it sure was an eye-opener--the start of a (now overworked cliche)--serial killers with some psychic abilities dueling with FBI guys also with psychic abilities. And a nice romance thrown in for good measure.
Dec 17, 2009
Karen
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I can't say enough good things about Kay Hooper. I really enjoy her writing style. Again the paranormal and a little romance thrown in. But, not too much. People die and there's a confusing mystery to solve. Good, good stuff.
Aug 05, 2011
C. Teresina
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A very interesting book with psychics, a serial killer, and tons of twists! Hard to put down because Hooper keeps the suspense and tension flowing throughout the entire book. There's also a bit of romance as well.
Jan 18, 2009
Susan
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This book is a fast read. Every time you think you may have the ending figured out the author changes your mind. By the end of the book your mouth is wide open and your ready for her next book in the trilogy.
Jan 31, 2012
Carolyn
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Great story!! This one gets 6 or 7 stars. I love tales of the paranormal if they are not too far-fetched, and this one was great. I am going to have to read the rest of the books in this series.
Apr 23, 2011
Gwen
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I can't start one of these unless it is on a weekend...this series is so engrossing that I read the book straight through and then get mad because I stayed up all night reading.
Jul 06, 2011
Lori
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Kay Hooper's Shadow series is pure entertainment. I love the way she writes and her characters. If you want a book just for the fun of reading this is your series!
Mar 13, 2009
Amy
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Stealing Shadows was my first sampling of Kay Hooper's work. It's also the first in her ongoing Special Crimes Unit series comprised of trilogies featuring Noah Bishop. In this first book in the Shadows trilogy, a psychic, Cassie Neill, helps the L.A. police catch killers until she flees to Ryan's Bluff, a small North Carolina town, after making a terrible mistake resulting in the death of an innocent child. Cassie hopes to live a quiet life in Ryan's Bluff, but a killer is on the loose, invadin
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Mar 08, 2010
C P
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finished Saturday. I was actually rereading from years ago because I wanted to resume her series and needed to refresh my memory. Will keep moving through the first trilogy that I've already read and then on to the second trilogy.
Jan 18, 2012
Margaret
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this whole series is wonderful. I wish i could find another series with the psychic detective theme. I recommend all of this series.
Aug 02, 2011
Lori
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I totally love her books. Again, easy reading. But they have intrigue, horror, paranormal, suspense and romance. They are just fun to read.
Mar 27, 2011
Stephanie
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I've been looking for a new romantic suspense series author, and I believe I have found one with Kay Hooper!! I hope the second book is as good as the first!
