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Mind Game (GhostWalkers #2)

by Christine Feehan (Goodreads Author)

4.22 of 5 stars 4.22 · rating details · 6,438 ratings · 198 reviews

Hailed as "sultry [and] spine-tingling" ("Publishers Weekly") and "intense, sensual, and mesmerizing" ("Library Journal"), "Shadow Game" plunged readers into a world of terrifying power and forbidden passion. Now, "New York Times" bestselling author Christine Feehan returns to that exciting world to give us her most breathtaking novel yet.

Dahlia LeBlanc's gifts are also a...more

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Published July 27th 2004 by Jove Books

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May 14, 2012 Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of paranormal romance with military themes

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****Thoughts on Reread from May 10-May 13, 2012

I was very intrigued with Nico from Shadow Game, for his dark, lethally dangerous, very controlled aura, and how he seemed to fade into the shadows. I thought he'd make for a very good hero in his own book. His story lived up to his potential, both the first and second times.

Nico--

I like his controlled, ice cool persona, but also how Dahlia penetrates through his icy facade when no one else does. I also liked how he was very smitten with her early o...more ****Thoughts on Reread from May 10-May 13, 2012

I was very intrigued with Nico from Shadow Game, for his dark, lethally dangerous, very controlled aura, and how he seemed to fade into the shadows. I thought he'd make for a very good hero in his own book. His story lived up to his potential, both the first and second times.

Nico--

I like his controlled, ice cool persona, but also how Dahlia penetrates through his icy facade when no one else does. I also liked how he was very smitten with her early on and wanted to find a way for them to be together. He was protective and caring for her, but he realized that Dahlia was an independent woman, and he respected that about her. Even though she was going to go do her job, he was waiting for her in the shadows, there to protect her. I saw growth in his character from Shadow Game, or at least an expansion of his dimensions. He isn't or will ever be gregarious, but I was able to see how important Dahlia, the GhostWalkers, and Lily are to him. I also appreciated his dual background as Lakota and Japanese. I very much appreciate Asian main characters, and Nico whets my appetite for more!

Dahlia--

Dahlia is tough as nails. Despite her considerable disabilities, she manages to live a productive life. I certainly wouldn't want her abilities, with the horrible cost that comes with them. I can see why she feared she couldn't have a future with Nicolas, but I was very glad that they were able to work it out. Nico wasn't going to give up on her, and she needed someone to believe in after what Whitney had done to her, and the half-life she'd been living. I like that she also has depth as a character. Not a stereotype, but a full-fledged person. She's beautiful and delicate in her looks, but highly agile, and very strong for what she's dealt with her in life. I like that she doesn't back down from a challenge, and can handle a somewhat commanding man like Nico. I was very glad to revisit her character, and I hope she shows up again in Sam's book.

Overall Thoughts--

Great sexual chemistry, and otherwise. I loved the interchanges between Nico and Dahlia, and between them and the other characters. I loved how the GWs world expands with the introduction of Jesse Calhoun and his team of Navy SEALs. This is the book where we get introduced to the Norton twins, and they build expectations that they live up to very well. Some of the suspense elements were a bit hard to follow, but interesting all the same. I liked this book even more on reread, maybe because I had more time to focus on it when I read it the first time.

Next is Night Game with the smooth-talker Gator and his Flame. Looking forward to it!

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I was so excited to read Nicolas' story when I met him in Shadow Game. And I was not disappointed. He was a great hero. I loved his ability to stay in control, but also the fact that one person, Dahlia made his ice cold blood turn molten. He can't seem to understand why this one little woman is the person who can turn his brain into mush and light his body on fire, when he is known for his ability to do what needs to be done without letting emotions get into the way. This is why he takes on the mission to bring in Dahlia when she is known to be a potentially dangerous loose cannon from Dr. Whitney's group of young girls he experimented on.

I thought that the chemistry and the connection between Nicolas and Dahlia was classic. They are a perfect couple and the scenes of them interacting were memorable and delightful, and not just the love scenes, which were pretty incendiary, if you ask me. This book had a lot more action and intrigue than Shadow Game, and Dahlia is a lot more tortured than Lily was. I felt sorry for Dahlia to be so affected by other people's emotions that they made her sick or made her manifest the excess energy as fire. Her situation is a tough one, but Nicolas is there to help her and protect her every step of the way, and he stakes his claim early on and isn't about to let anything take her away from him. You start the book wondering how this couple can get the happy ending that you crave, but you don't end this book disappointed. I was quite impressed with Ms. Feehan's imagination. I have read and watched books with people who are psychically gifted, but the direction that she took with the subject matter was different and exciting.

Mind Game was the kind of book that was hard to put down, and also makes you eager for more stories about the GhostWalkers. Meeting all these delicious, dangerous men is like getting invited to an All Books One Cent sale (or chocolate, whatever your addiction is). And we get introduced to even more GhostWalkers who are just as yummy, such as Jess Calhoun, and the Norton Twins. Can't wait to read their stories. Oh, wait, I do have other books I have to read that aren't Ghost Walkers books. But at least I can look forward to more Ghost Walker books with anticipation. Again I enjoyed the camaraderie between the Ghost Walkers and their gentle care and adoption of Dahlia, who has always felt like an outsider, and has lost the little family that she ever had. I really enjoyed this book, and finished it knowing that I am thoroughly addicted to the Ghost Walker series.(less)

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Jun 04, 2011 Dina rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, series-ghostwalkers

The PNR aspect in this book was stronger than in the 1st book in the series, and it was better explained. Geek that I am, I just love the scientific "mumbo jumbo"! The romance aspect wasn´t too shabby either: Nicolas and Dahlia could really burn down the house - sorry, I couldn´t help the "bad" joke... ;)

I´m definitely hooked to this series and can´t wait to see all the remaining GhostWalkers finding their matches!

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Jan 11, 2011 KatLynne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Anyone who likes military romantic suspense full of hot steamy love scenes

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My second book by this author and the second installment in the GW Series and all I can say is if I’m ever in need of rescue, would you please send in Nicolas! Wow – He is just amazing! And I agree with Dahlia... ”he wasn’t just any man. He was extraordinary”..a walking lethal weapon!

Nicolas Travene is a dark, strong, silent, fierce, alpha warrior whose ice is melted by Dahlia Le Blanc, also a product of the late Dr. Peter Whitney’s genetic alteration. Together, they sizzle and create their...more

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Jan 30, 2009 Mahlet rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Moved just a little too slow for me. On the plus side, I liked how Dahlia and Nicholas were able to communicate with each other through their telepathic abilities. It's hard to hide your feelings from your lover when they can read your mind! I also liked how Nicholas was completed unashamed in his feelings for and pursuit of Dahlia. Kind of refreshing :)

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Aug 05, 2012 Giulia~Bubbles rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: i-m-in-love-with-this-series, paranormal-romance

Great read! Nico intrigued me in the first book of the series, and I'm glad Feehan didn't make us wait too long for his story. I totally loved that she balanced his stoic, warrior persona with warmth and tenderness. I know some readers said they didn't buy it, but I think his background of being raised by healers who held to ancient and wise teachings made these two sides of his personality believable. You can be quiet, methodical and even dangerous, as Nico is and still have a great deal of pas...more

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May 25, 2011 Lady Valee rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: pnr-romance

I must be the only one who gives such low ratings to the books in this series, but so far book 1 and 2 were not of my taste at all, I mean they are not bad, just not as interesting as I would want them to be.

Some parts I loved but others were a bit boring. It's just that I don't find the topic that appealing.

But the romance was pretty good. Sometimes I even got excited about the two of them together, because they actually did have some good moments together but that's about it. There are many t...more

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Jan 08, 2013 Elsa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Mind Game é o 2º volume da série Ghostwalkers, que nos apresenta um grupo de pessoas com capacidades psíquicas diversas, como resultado de experiências científicas levadas a cabo pelo Dr. Peter Whitney, um cientista de renome.
O livro anterior serviu para nos apresentar o início do enredo, que começa quando o Dr. Whitney é assassinado e a sua filha decide investigar quem está por detrás da sua morte.
Ao encontrar num laboratório secreto do pai todos os registos sobre a sua investigação e experiênc...more

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Dec 20, 2012 Kathleen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Content: Sex (explicit), violence / death, mild cussing, a few typos.
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3.75 stars. I enjoyed Mind Game for many of the same reasons I enjoyed the first book in the series. Loved the evolving plot, the suspense kept me guessing, and I enjoyed the camaraderie among the ghost walkers. Of course, I loved seeing Dahlia begin to trust in Nico's love for her. Feehan did a nice job portraying their developing relationship.

My heart went out to Dahlia -- I was happy to see her find peac...more

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Dec 11, 2012 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

3.5 stars

Tbh, I've been avoiding this series for quite a few years due to my lukewarm feelings towards CF's Dark/Carpathians series. Boy was I surprised when I began reading this book - this read more like Kiss of Snow than the lackluster writing and recycled formula of the Carpathians. The story did drag a bit and there were many many passages that I was tempted to skim but because I didn't read book1, I felt I had to be vigilant and soak up every piece of information and backstory I could get....more 3.5 stars

Tbh, I've been avoiding this series for quite a few years due to my lukewarm feelings towards CF's Dark/Carpathians series. Boy was I surprised when I began reading this book - this read more like Kiss of Snow than the lackluster writing and recycled formula of the Carpathians. The story did drag a bit and there were many many passages that I was tempted to skim but because I didn't read book1, I felt I had to be vigilant and soak up every piece of information and backstory I could get. I'm fairly certain this book would've been less confusing in the beginning chapters if I'd read the previous book but to those who prefer not to read a series in order/read every book in a series, don't worry because enough adequate information is given throughout this book (some were repetitive though) that new readers won't feel completely lost.

Story:
Dahlia was adopted by an evil scientist, with too much time and money on his hands, from an undisclosed Asian country when she was a little girl. Dr. Whitney, her adoptive father, brought her to the States and housed her and several (number undetermined as of this book probably to keep amount of heroines open for future books) other little girls he's adopted from around the world in a laboratory where he experimented on them and asically stripped their minds of it's natural defenses in order to enhance/create psychic abilities (telepathy, brain that computes math like is machine, enhanced hearing, ability to control/absorb energy, etc). About two decades later, Dahlia's working for the government in a hush hush high clearance department as a Retriever who steals back stolen confidential information. All's well until someone in her organization betrays her and she's now on the run for her life. Luckily for her, Nicolas (another of Dr. Whitney's experiments, but voluntary) caught wind of her existence and will stop at nothing to bring her to safety at the Ghost Walker(other men and women with abilities who were "enhanced" by the crazy doc) compound. Long story short, love blossoms yadee yada yada, they fall into bed and into love with one another.

Gripes:
I know this is PNR, but stopping every couple of paragraphs to make out while you're on the run from snipers aimed to kill just isn't realistic. Have these two no sense of self preservation?(less)

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Jun 04, 2012 CriCra CriCra rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Serie GhostWalker n°2

Era una tempesta di fuoco nel suo mondo di ghiaccio

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Fuoco nel fuoco è il secondo libro di Christine Feehan dedicato alla serie GhostWalker.
In questo appuntamento i protagonisti principali sono Nicolas Trevane e Dahlia Le Blanc.

Dahlia, come Lily la protagonista del libro precedente, Vieni da me, è una di quelle “cavie” che il Dottor Whitney, padre adottcoverivo della stessa Lily, ha trovato...more

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Sep 15, 2010 Bridget rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ah very good book, very emotional right from the beginning. Its so sad to see how the girls were being mistreated by Dr.Whitney during the experimenting. How they manage to grow up dealing with their powers with no real help. Dahlia has managed to become a very strong person who is used to taking care of herself. She has such a dangerous power and is afraid when she feels too much emotion she sets things on fire, so she is not used to being around people, but her and Nicolas were fit for eachoth...more

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Jul 06, 2009 Maureen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, sci-fi, spy-thriller-action

I like to evaluate the books I read in two different ways. First from a technical point of view (how well the writer strings together words, how coherent the story is, how developed the characters are, etc) and second how interesting and meaningful the story is.

On both counts, Christine Feehan excels in Mind Game. Technically I saw hardly a flaw to distract me (perhaps a bit repetitious when discussing the feelings but this seems a common flaw in many romance books). The plot and the characters...more

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Sep 21, 2010 Belinda rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

What a strong book it pulls you in from the very being with is strong emotions. Lily is always in the background throughout the book, she wants to find all the girls and help them and it is not just about the guilt she sees these girls as her lost sisters and needs to find them. So she finds Dahlia and Nicolas is the one who insisted he goes to bring her home. Wow I love Nicolas he is the one who stay back in the corners playing with his knife he looked dark, dangerous and only spoke when he nee...more

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Jun 10, 2009 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-read-in-08-09

Wa-la. Book 2.

Here I am at book 2, and yet, none of my questions seemed to be answered. Now, i have more questions than ever. I really like this idea of genetic enhancement and the idea that there might be people out there who actually believe that by using modern sciences, they can ultimately create superhuman beings. [which can both be cool and dangerous:].

Even with the introduction of another pair of Ghostwalkers, i find their abilities to be distinct and very much adapted to their personalit...more

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Oct 03, 2011 Cecilia Quick rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I enjoyed this book very much. This is the second one I've read by this author, and I liked her to begin with but this book is even better. I loved the heroine, Dahlia. I picture her as looking like Maggie Q from Nikita. Dahlia had an interesting backstory and a unique power that I've never come across before. She was sympathetic and lonely but strong and independent. I loved that her power merged with Nicholas' to make each of them better, and that he could tap into his healing power when he me...more

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May 06, 2010 TJ rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm uncomfortable saying I really liked the book when so many things bothered me but I really liked the idea behind the book.

I did figure out what was bothering me with Ms. Feehan's writing. She sets up a wonderful portrait of a character then as the book progresses, has that character go completely against his/her nature with their actions. It totally confuses and annoys me! Take Nicholas (the hero), for example, Throughout book #1 and beginning in this book, he is portrayed as a native Americ...more I'm uncomfortable saying I really liked the book when so many things bothered me but I really liked the idea behind the book.

I did figure out what was bothering me with Ms. Feehan's writing. She sets up a wonderful portrait of a character then as the book progresses, has that character go completely against his/her nature with their actions. It totally confuses and annoys me! Take Nicholas (the hero), for example, Throughout book #1 and beginning in this book, he is portrayed as a native American Indian (with Japaneese ancestry, also) who has been taught to live a life of isolation, is extremely centered, incredibly loyal, amazingly smart but rarely talks. When he meets Dahlia (the heroine), however, suddenly he morphs into an extremely communicative man who talks easily and has a penchant for sharing and expressing his feelings. Woah..... that wasn't who he was! He somehow turned into Ryland of the first book, all his actions and words were exactly the same!

Which brings me to the next very perplexing subject. The characters (actually the author) repeats herself over and over again. I keep seeing the same words, sentences and thoughts throughout the books, both from the same character and sometimes intermingled between characters (the exact same thoughts Ryland used in book one Nicholas used in book two.) Different characters need their own unique thought and speech! In the first two books the main characters became interchangeable and that was disappointing because I really like the natural differences that had been set up. I liked Nicholas as he was originally meant, a man of few words, mysterious but loyal and would loved to have seen THAT man fall in love.

All that being said, I still want to continue reading this series. I love the precept of this team of "Ghostwalkers" using psychic ability to help others. I love that each character must struggle with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. There is such a wealth of opportunity here that I hope it plays out better as the series continues.(less)

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Jan 27, 2013 Nae rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: tbr-challange-2013, naes-a-z-title-challange-2013

I was very intrigued by the mysterious Nico in shadow Game and i'm very happy to announce that i love him. Nico is a Ghostwalker, an extremely skilled lone hunter. He is responsible, loyal and lives by his own code of honor, but he likes being alone.

Dahlia is a perfect match for Nico as she is a stunningly independent and skilled woman. Experimented on as a young child, Dahlia has no natural psychic barries and all energy, being it violent or passionate, rushes to her like a magnet. Despite hav...more

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Nov 05, 2012 Lisa rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: aficionados-reading-challenge, series-ghostwalkers

As much as I loved Shadow Game, the first book in Christine Feehan’s GhostWalkers series; this second book, Mind Game, just fell flat for me. Although this book picks up where the first left off, I felt as if I were reading a story from a completely different writer. All the intrigue, excitement, action, and adventure that was in the first book, was just not there in this one. In the first book we were introduced to the GhostWalkers and learned about their creation and special abilities. This se...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Serena rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

TRAMA: Dahlia Le Blanc possiede un dono straordinario, un dono che però, a volte, può trasformarsi in un maledizione: la telepatia. È per questo che ha deciso di isolarsi dal resto del mondo e di vivere lontano da tutto e da tutti. Eppure, proprio quando le sembra di aver finalmente raggiunto la tranquillità mentale ed emotiva, la sua vita viene stravolta per sempre. Per un motivo che neanche lei riesce a comprendere, Dahlia è infatti diventata il bersaglio di un gruppo di spietati assassini. Im...more TRAMA: Dahlia Le Blanc possiede un dono straordinario, un dono che però, a volte, può trasformarsi in un maledizione: la telepatia. È per questo che ha deciso di isolarsi dal resto del mondo e di vivere lontano da tutto e da tutti. Eppure, proprio quando le sembra di aver finalmente raggiunto la tranquillità mentale ed emotiva, la sua vita viene stravolta per sempre. Per un motivo che neanche lei riesce a comprendere, Dahlia è infatti diventata il bersaglio di un gruppo di spietati assassini. Improvvisamente per lei nessun luogo è sicuro, nemmeno il suo rifugio segreto, e la sua unica speranza si chiama Nicolas Trevane, un soldato dal passato oscuro cui è stato affidato il compito di proteggerla.
Secondo volume della serie Ghostwalker,soldati sottoposti volontariamente ad un esperimento scientifico e in grado di comunicare fra di loro con il pensiero. Nella storia precedente,Lyly scopre le azioni del padre e decide di ritrovare tutte le bambine coinvolte nel progetto. Nicolas è il soldato scelto per recuperare Dahlia. E’ un personaggio freddo e distaccato all’apparenza. E’ un’ancora,uno dei pochi in grado di stabilizzare i compagni in difficoltà ed è perfetto per riportare a casa Dahlia i cui poteri sono fortemente instabili. Si crea subito un rapporto stretto,essendo la ragazza vissuta sola e con pochissimi contatti. Un rapporto che sfocia in un breve lasso di tempo in una passione “bruciante”(nel vero senso della parola perché insieme creano fuochi d’artificio!) a cui nessuno dei due è preparato a cedere per ovvi motivi. Ma stavolta è il protagonista maschile ad usare la parola amore e quello femminile a scappare a gambe levate. Ricco di azione e non meno di sentimenti . Un eccellente approfondimento psicologico unito a una buona dose di scene hot che servono per lo più a rendere più intensa la storia fra Nicolas e Dahlia. I Ghostwalker sono tutti presenti e aiutano a spezzare il ritmo del racconto creando dialoghi divertenti e pieni di ironia. Un’ottima ambientazione fa da sfondo ad una storia intrigante. Come sempre la Feehan sa il fatto suo e onestamente parlando è un vero peccato che abbia interrotto la serie per proseguire quella dei vampiri carpaziani che risulta più monotona. Spero in un seguito,perché visti i primi due volumi sono davvero ottimi lavori. (less)

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Nov 06, 2011 Hannah rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, romance, read-2011, audio

Like Shadow Game, Mind Game is about 50-100 pages too long. Christine Feehan isn't a bad author, but she has a tendency to repeat certain phrases, snatches of exposition, and bits of dialog over and over again in her books. She obviously doesn't trust her readers to understand anything the first time she explains it. When I wasn't cursing Feehan for this frustrating idiosyncrasy in her writing style, I managed to enjoy this book. The characters were interesting, the plot was compelling, and I pa...more

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May 22, 2010 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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At the end of Shadow Game Lily and the GhostWalkers were determined to find the other children that Lily's father Dr Whitney had experimented on to enhance their psychic abilities. Dahlia is the first of those children that she has managed to track down but after looking at recordings of her training it seems she has a dangerous ability. Nicolas is sent to find her and let her know that they can help her to live a normal life but when he gets to her he finds she has become the target of deadly a...more At the end of Shadow Game Lily and the GhostWalkers were determined to find the other children that Lily's father Dr Whitney had experimented on to enhance their psychic abilities. Dahlia is the first of those children that she has managed to track down but after looking at recordings of her training it seems she has a dangerous ability. Nicolas is sent to find her and let her know that they can help her to live a normal life but when he gets to her he finds she has become the target of deadly assassins. He manages to save her from their first attack but her friend has been taken hostage and Dahlia is determined to save him. She is going to need the help of Nicolas and the other GhostWalkers to rescue her friend and find out who is behind the plot to take her life.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series and Mind Game didn't disappoint. I find the idea of an experiment to increase psychic abilities really interesting and love finding out about the different powers that the GhostWalkers have. Dahlia has a very unusual and dangerous talent which allows her to do amazing things but it comes at a very high cost to her. Constantly absorbing energy from her surroundings and the feelings of others she is easily overwhelmed and when that happens things become explosive, with Dahlia often setting fire to anything around her. Unable to control her powers she is a danger to anyone around her but Nicolas is willing to take the risk to be with her.

Dahlia has been through a lot since she was experimented on as a child, she has had no one she could rely on and has never allowed anyone to get close to her. Her dream of having a family has always seemed an unrealistic one and she has been forced to spend most of her time alone to avoid the affect that other people's emotions have on her. Nicolas is the most cold and aloof of the GhostWalkers but Dahlia breaks down his barriers and allows his passionate side to come to the front. It takes a while for Dahlia to allow Nicolas in but it's well worth the wait and the heat between them is literally explosive!

I enjoyed seeing more of the camaraderie between the GhostWalkers and it was sweet watching them welcome Dahlia into their family. We've been introduced to some more interesting characters who I'm hoping we'll see more of in future books and I'm looking forward to finding out more about the individual GhostWalker's psychic abilities. This series has a little of everything - action and danger, psychic abilities and a lot of hot romance - and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book!(less)

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Jun 06, 2012 Su Halfwerk rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When I finished reading book 1 in the series, I hoped book 2 would be about Nico, and it is.
Nicolas Trevane is a cold and efficient killer, a good killer at that. He lives by his own code of right and wrong, and a big wrong is crossing people he cares about.
It is natural then, that he would go after the people trying to kill Dahlia LeBlanc, in whom he has an unusual interest that borders on obsession.
I like dark, silent, and strong men, and Nicolas is exactly that. However, Dhalia came across as...more

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May 08, 2010 Emily rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: reviewed-books

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. *Warning: May contain spoilers for the first book in the series. Ye be warned.*

Mind Game's premise was pretty thoroughly laid out in the last few chapters of the first book, Shadow Game- Peter Whitney, in his depravity, began his experiments on girls he adopted from foreign orphanages, only to abandon them when it became clear that children were too hard to mold and that adults would be better suited to the kinds of experiments he wanted to do. Lily, the heroine from the first book, is one of th...more *Warning: May contain spoilers for the first book in the series. Ye be warned.*

Mind Game's premise was pretty thoroughly laid out in the last few chapters of the first book, Shadow Game- Peter Whitney, in his depravity, began his experiments on girls he adopted from foreign orphanages, only to abandon them when it became clear that children were too hard to mold and that adults would be better suited to the kinds of experiments he wanted to do. Lily, the heroine from the first book, is one of these orphans; consequently she feels tremendously responsible for the rest of the girls and is determined to find them and bring them into the fold.

Nicolas Trevayne (Nico) volunteers to go out and find Dahlia, since her training videos indicate that she's not only tremendously powerful, but that her abilities have a tremendous physical cost as well that could leave her vulnerable if anyone ever decided to betray her.

Just as Nico arrives at Dahlia's place (an asylum in the Louisiana bayou) it becomes apparent that someone did in fact betray her; the rest of the book is about their flight from their violent pursuers, their quest to find out who they (and the other Ghostwalkers for that matter) can trust, and, of course, to have plenty of intimate time as well.

Mind Game is more organized than Shadow Game, with more equality between the characters and more development in terms of the overall story. There's tension between the hero and heroine that's believable and interesting, and these two scorch the words right off the pages.

The formula for these novels is pretty clear at this point, although the addition of other enhanced characters (Jesse from the asylum for example) expands the possibility for future couples in future books.

Speaking of future books, one element that I hope doesn't get repeated in future books is the dreaded Info Dump. The first chapters of this book had one of, frankly, the most boring info dumps I've come across recently. I totally understand that authors do a lot of research to support the world building and make the story more believable and have more depth, but honestly I didn't need to read pages and pages about manipulating energy or gravitational fields or whatever the characters were going on and on about. I feel like there's a time and a place or background information and that the beginning of a book when you're trying to make people feel invested in the story is probably not the time to get bogged down in details.

This book gets a Scandalous Books designation as the descriptions of Dahlia's training and treatment at the hands of the scientists might be disturbing to some people, and of course, there's plenty of intimate scenes between the main characters as well (but nothing off the beaten path or exceptionally graphic if you're already familiar with the genre and the author's writing style.)

Anyway, Mind Game was a fun story with a good couple and a satisfying happily-ever-after. I definitely recommend reading the series in order, so start with Shadow Game and go from there for sure.

Overall Grade: B-

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Nov 21, 2011 Alexis *RealityBites! Let's Get Lost!* rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: PNR Lovers who enjoy sexy military lovers;)

Shelves: paronormal-romance

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“There were a thousand secrets in her eyes, a thousand wounds. A lifetime of distrust and betrayal. Isolation. How did one overcome such things?”
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Dahlia LeBlanc's gifts are also a curse, making it impossible for her to be around others without hurting them. But can she trust her secrets to Nicolas Trevane, a Shadow warrior sent to find her?This bk was filled with pages of a tortured soul.

Two Ghostwalkers, Dahlia and Nico come together and sparks flyy. Dahlia lives an isolated li...more

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May 06, 2009 Susan rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own-in-book-format, family-relationships, fiction, friendship, paranormal, read-in-2009, romantic-fantasy, romantic-suspense

Christine Feehan's Mind Game is book 2 in the GhostWalkers series. In book 1, Shadow Game, we were introduced to the GhostWalkers, a group of men with advanced military backgrounds and scientifically enhanced psychic skills. Mind Game focuses on GhostWalker Nicholas Trevane, and his mission to find and recover Dahlia Le Blanc, a government operative with astonishing telekinetic talents.

Dahlia is one of a group of young girls bought from foreign countries by Dr. Peter Whitney. As a result of her...more Christine Feehan's Mind Game is book 2 in the GhostWalkers series. In book 1, Shadow Game, we were introduced to the GhostWalkers, a group of men with advanced military backgrounds and scientifically enhanced psychic skills. Mind Game focuses on GhostWalker Nicholas Trevane, and his mission to find and recover Dahlia Le Blanc, a government operative with astonishing telekinetic talents.

Dahlia is one of a group of young girls bought from foreign countries by Dr. Peter Whitney. As a result of her amazing natural psychic abilities, her childhood is stolen from her by Dr. Whitney, who only wants to experiment on the girls and enhance their psychic capabilities. When the girls are no longer useful to him, Whitney basically abandons them, sending them out into the world without the necessary psychic barriers to protect them from sensory overload.

Now that her father is gone, Lily Whitney has made it her mission to help all the GhostWalkers, and to find the other girls - now grown women - that she grew up with, and help them in any way she can. GhostWalker Nicholas Trevane takes the mission, and goes out to the Louisiana bayou to find Dahlia and bring her back. As he reaches Dahlia's secluded residence, Nico realizes something is terribly wrong. A traitor among the ranks of the NCIS has hired mercenaries to kill Dahlia, and Nicholas must make her safe.

Mind Game is swift-moving and electrifying read. The storyline was gripping - I could not put it down. Feehan has a way with words that keeps you interested in the story. Mind Game has plenty of action and suspense - the story simply grabs hold of you and doesn't let you go. I really enjoyed the banter between the two main characters. It was very believable and extremely entertaining - even laugh-out-loud funny at times.

I love the way Feehan brings all the other characters from the GhostWalkers series together. I can't wait to read some of the next stories! The twists and turns in this intriguing series will definitely keep me reading. (less)

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May 02, 2012 Oleta Blaylock rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I think this is a more emotional book than the first. Don't get me wrong they are both emotional but there isn't as much world building in this story so Ms. Feehan was able to devote more to the connection between Dahlia and Nicolas. She also introduce a second group of military men that have been experimented on by Peter Whitney. This is the story where I fell for Ken and Jack Norton and Jessie Calhoun. There is a lot of action throughout this story. Plus all the information on Dahlia and what...more

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Feb 12, 2012 Maria rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance

The characters are quite interesting, and none of them is "white" in American terms. It made me think about how in this series the males are all part of a group, a community, while the women are the marginal ones, living in isolation and on the fringes of society--in some cases literally "off the grid". The men are all career military men with great reputations and part of a close-knit group. While the "dark ones" were on the margins by nature and on the verge of self-destruction, this guys are...more

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Aug 09, 2012 Kati rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, romance-suspence

This is the second book in the Ghost Walker series, which follows men and women who have been "enhanced" by a combination of genetic engineering and designer drugs to have supernatural powers. There is much mayhem and action and a strong love story as Nicolas and Dahlia fight to survive and outwit the bad guys. Nico's devotion to Dahlia was very touching. My only complaint is that this book felt "heavy" - constant action, the constant angst of Dahlia's inner monolog- I would have liked some levi...more

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Nov 29, 2012 Laura rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: meh

2.5 stars. Would've been 3.5 if not for the numerous gender and racial stereotypes. And Ms. Feehan, I appreciate you trying to incorporate people of colour into your stories, but when you repeatedly describe them as ~exotic~, my appreciation is canceled out. Just stop. We are not ~exotic~.

Concept, plot, and writing are good and kept my attention. The characters were rather inconsistent though. I thought Nico was supposed to be a loner? Sure didn't act like one. The love story was cute even thoug...more

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Mar 28, 2012 Okie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: readers enjoying steamy romances with a paranormal twist

Shelves: ghostwalkers

Well, I don't think Hollywood will ever make a Feehan book into a movie, unless they want to make an x-rated flic. I've read one or two others in the Ghostwalkers series, and this one is the steamiest so far. I still enjoyed the characters, and their struggles to overcome their weaknesses and still stand up for what they believe is right. I've also noticed that with the Ghostwalkers series, I can skip around in the series without being too confused. Feehan seems to focus on a different couple in...more

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan has over 40 novels published, including four series. Each of her four series has hit #1 on the NY Times. Her debut novel Dark Prince received 3 of the 9 Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature for 1999. Since then she has been published by Leisure Books, Pocket Books, and currently is writing for Berkley/Jove. She also has earned 7...more

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