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After Moonrise

P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author),

Gena Showalter (Goodreads Author)

3.66 · Rating details · 1,024 ratings · 111 reviews

Includes the stories Posessed and Haunted with a preview of Alice in Zombieland by

Possessed by P.C. Cast

Being a psychic detective who can channel only negative emotions makes Kent Raef good at catching murderers, but bad at maintaining relationships. Then Lauren Wilcox arrives with a most intriguing case: her twin sister has been murdered and is communing with Lauren's sp ...more

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Published November 1st 2012 by MIRA Harlequin Australia (first published October 23rd 2012)

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Jun 29, 2014 Penny rated it did not like it · review of another edition

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Both stories are a waste of time. You are better off not reading this book.

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Nov 14, 2012 Carey Sabala rated it really liked it · review of another edition

After Moonrise is basically two stories in one, sort of an anthology but with only two stories and both have characters that are from the After Moonrise detective agency, thus the title of the book. I'll review each story individually to make it easier.

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Possessed by P.C. Cast
I really enjoyed Kent as the hero but found the twin thing a bit unsettling (as a woman) to read. It almost read like what a Male's twin fantasy would be. Kent as a characte ...more

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Jun 29, 2013 Donnelle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I picked this up because I'm a huge fan of Gena Showalter and was eager to read her contribution to this book. I had never read anything by P.C. Cast prior to this, but I began with her story.

I won't go into specific plot points, as other reviewers have covered those so well. What I will say about Cast's story is that it wasn't bad; it was very short, so there wasn't all that much in the way of character or plot development, but what there was was interesting and well-written. However, the endin I picked this up because I'm a huge fan of Gena Showalter and was eager to read her contribution to this book. I had never read anything by P.C. Cast prior to this, but I began with her story.

I won't go into specific plot points, as other reviewers have covered those so well. What I will say about Cast's story is that it wasn't bad; it was very short, so there wasn't all that much in the way of character or plot development, but what there was was interesting and well-written. However, the ending was. . . not one that I can say that I enjoyed. I applaud Cast for doing something different and creative in an attempt to resolve that trope of romance novels that is so utterly cliche at this point, i.e. the dreaded love triangle. The manner in which it was resolved - if it can be even be described as being "resolved" - was done in such a way that it made me uncomfortable, as a reader, and I found myself really feeling bad for the twin who was among the living. I just didn't feel that it ended in such a way as to be fair to her in any way, shape, or form, so my overriding feeling as I finished the story was that she, her life, and her feelings really got the short end of the stick in that situation, and in the whole story, actually. So, the story was unique and well-written, but it's not something that I'd want to read again.

As for Ms. Showalter's story, I felt that it was very well-done. As always, her main female character was strong and pretty kick-butt, in nature, and the male protagonist was the requisite hot, alpha male. I liked their relationship, because they had a lot of chemistry and heat between them, and I think that it was well-developed. Then there was that twist that most of the other reviewers have mentioned. Again, it was well-written, and it was typical Showalter in that it was complicated and dark. Very, very dark. And did I mention that it was dark? It did not leave readers with a typical happily ever after, but that is not to say that there wasn't an HEA; it was just. . . different than the norm. That wasn't a bad thing, by any means, but for any readers who expect things to end on an uplifting note - one that's filled with a lot of hope for the future - you won't find that here. Given what they'd been through, Showalter did right by the characters in terms of their love for one another, but I would not recommend going into this story expecting a happy happy, joy joy kind of resolution.

Looking back over what I've written, it may not seem like I would recommend this book, but I actually do. While these stories (particularly Cast's) are not ones that will join the ranks of those that I enjoy rereading with some frequency, I think that Cast and Showalter both displayed a great deal of talent and imagination in their stories, and I think it's great that they were so willing to take some chances and do things a bit differently than some other writers in this genre likely would have. What they have created are two well-written, creative stories that are, above all else, incredibly interesting. These are not run-of-the-mill offerings with pat endings; these are truly different, and I mean that in a good way. So, I'd recommend reading this one, but would again caution readers to not begin their reading experience by expecting a lot of happiness and endings where everything is all tied up with a bright, pretty bow. ...more

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Oct 24, 2012 Jessie Potts rated it liked it · review of another edition

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What it's about: After Moonrise is about a paranormal agency called After Moonrise or A.M. P.C. Cast and Gena Showalter each write a story involving the agency in some way. Cast's novella, Possessed, is about twins (one is dead and one is seeking help) and a psychic who can "sense" and track negative emotions. Haunted, by Showalter, is about an artist and a detective who both experience "blackouts" related to a serial killer.

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Oct 20, 2012 Nicki Markus rated it really liked it

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I jumped at the chance to read this book as it was something a little different from my usual paranormal picks. I have read a couple of Gena Showalter books before but this was my first foray into the writing of P.C. Cast.

Possessed was an interesting story that I read in one sitting. I liked Kent's character and enjoyed the storyline, despite a few misgivings about the odd romance angle. It was a quick and easy read that really sucked me in.

Haunted took a little longer to get into, but once I fi ...more

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Dec 31, 2012 Olimpia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Just finished reading After Moonrise and I have to agree with some of the readers. I enjoyed Possessed, BUT REALLY loved Haunted.

In Possessed, I did like the concept of a murderer who steals souls. It was definitely interesting. This story involved twins and one who was murdered. The concept of a possession of a twin is definitely believable and interesting because of the bond and link between twins. I am unsure of how I felt about how the living twin in this story, as some readers have said, “t ...more

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Aug 14, 2017 Olga Zelenova rated it liked it · review of another edition

The three-star rating is carried entirely by Gena Showalter's Haunted. Reading Possessed was a bit like pulling my hair out...one follicle at a time. I could not get past the twin thing to even find out if I liked the story. Twincest is just...not my jam. ...more

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Jul 30, 2017 Rachel rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I really enjoyed this book and was shocked when I turned the last page and realised I had finished it.

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Aug 10, 2017 R. rated it it was ok · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This is two short stories written by two different authors that focus on characters from two different branches of After Moonrise, an agency of psychics that works for the public, sometimes with authorities, to solve strange cases involving the supernatural (ie dead people).

Possessed by P.C. Cast
Kent talks easy and is obviously determined to do his job, but his relationship with the twins and whole possession bit leave a lot to be desired. If that line of possession hadn't taken over the whole s ...more

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Oct 06, 2018 Katie Cat Books rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Spirits. Romance. Vapid females.

Story: This book contains two novellas from two different authors both set in the same city and about the same detective agency. The first story is about a male detective with psychic powers trying to help a set of female twins. The second story is about a male detective and a blond female artist trying to catch a killer.

Characters : Curtis Raef is an older attractive detective, cold hearted, sarcastic and talks down to women. Lauren Wilcox and her twin are young, ...more

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Dec 02, 2020 Chrisie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I picked this up from my bookshelf on a whim, and I admit I had pretty low expectations even though I love the two authors. I was actually very pleased by the stories. The first one (by PC Cast) had me very hooked and I didn't put the book down until it was well past my bedtime and I was into the second book. ...more

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Dec 05, 2016 Gaby rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Read the first story and it was alright. I think the conclusion was too abrupt. It could have been a better conclusion. The second story I couldn't get passed the beginning it was too gruesome in its suggestions. Couldn't read it. ...more

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Feb 25, 2018 Shawn rated it liked it · review of another edition

Liked the writing style of both authors. Both of the stories are not what I typically read. Possessed was an ok story, didn't like the ending. Haunted made me love both main characters, the realization in the middle broke my heart. Definitely not a light reading book. ...more

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Apr 04, 2018 TinaMarie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Mar 22, 2018 Heather rated it liked it · review of another edition

Both of these stories showed promise but if each had been their own books and had been more fleshed out, I think they would’ve been more successful.

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Oct 16, 2018 Ashley Beatty Peterson rated it liked it · review of another edition

Not one of the best

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Feb 01, 2019 Monica Etter rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Wow! This was the first I have read P.C. Cast and I must say I am hooked. And as always, Gena managed to deliver another amazing paranormal romance.

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Feb 15, 2019 Stephanie Allen rated it liked it · review of another edition

So this book is two novellas put together. I liked the first one. It was an interesting and quick read. I started the second one and just wasn't a fan. ...more

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May 13, 2019 donna rated it liked it · review of another edition

It was interesting but I kinda expected more, it ended too quickly.

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Jun 18, 2019 Bobbysue rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Both stories were good and they went hand and hand. There was some intense scenes.

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Jul 30, 2019 Andrew Carter rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Fast read....interesting paranormal stories.

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Jan 04, 2020 Dhaverma rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-paranormal

Great book, well written, great plot, loved characters.

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Feb 18, 2020 Janet rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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4.5 stars

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Oct 19, 2020 Claudia rated it liked it · review of another edition

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3.5 stars

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Nov 02, 2012 Sandy S rated it really liked it · review of another edition

AFTER MOONRISE --Possessed by PC Cast / Haunted by Gena Showalter

AFTER MOONRISE is an anthology (October 23, 2012 release) written by PC Cast and Gena Showalter. After Moonrise is a paranormal investigation agency and is the primary focus in both of the storylines. Norms are without any supernatural power (human) and Psys are those gifted with varying degrees of psychic ability.

POSSESSED is the first storyline written by PC Cast. At nine years of age, Kent Raef discovered he was a Psy. With his AFTER MOONRISE --Possessed by PC Cast / Haunted by Gena Showalter

AFTER MOONRISE is an anthology (October 23, 2012 release) written by PC Cast and Gena Showalter. After Moonrise is a paranormal investigation agency and is the primary focus in both of the storylines. Norms are without any supernatural power (human) and Psys are those gifted with varying degrees of psychic ability.

POSSESSED is the first storyline written by PC Cast. At nine years of age, Kent Raef discovered he was a Psy. With his ability to feel only negative emotions Kent spent several years working for the military. Now State side and living in Tulsa Oklahoma Kent is a well-respected psychic detective working for the Tulsa branch of the After Moonrise. Agency. And things are about to change for Kent when Lauren Wilcox enters his office hoping he will be able to help track her twin sister’s killer. But Lauren comes with a surprise-her sister’s spirit refuses to move on until her murder is solved. And it is Raef’s ability to see and communicate with Aubrey that pushes the detective in more ways than one.

Aubrey and Lauren Wilcox owned their own landscaping business and three months earlier Aubrey’s body was discovered at a job site-she had apparently been electrocuted on a dig. But Aubrey’s spirit refuses to move on and the sisters‘s relationship is slowly killing Lauren. It is not Aubrey’s choice to remain but a psychic killer who has the ability to keep the spirits alive.

POSSESSED is a well-written and fast paced storyline with a HEA but it was a difficult ending for me. I knew within the first couple of chapters that I would not like the outcome of this particular storyline. Aubrey’s bubbly personality made it obvious that she was the dominant twin and her attraction and playful attitude with Raef had the detective focusing more on the ghost than on the person. Lauren soon became nothing more than a second thought and a vessel for her sister’s spirit. What would you do for love?

HAUNTED is the second storyline written by Gena Showalter. Oklahoma PD detective Levi Reid suffered blackouts and his most recent was a 7 day blank. Waking up in a new apartment, with new neighbors in a new neighborhood wasn’t what he had expected but when Aurora Harper stepped into his life he recognized a broken soul. On an extended leave of absence from the force, Levi would find himself in the middle of a missing persons investigation where the missing appeared to be alive and well, and he had more in common with Harper than he was willing to admit.

27 year old Harper, following a recent move into a new neighborhood, was also suffering blackouts and the feeling that she had witnessed a murder-a murder that she had somehow suppressed but her paintings, as she is an artist, have recently taken on a presence of their own. She is painting the image of a murder. And to complicate matters she could feel and taste the fear and horror, hear the screams of pain and something or someone was stalking her very existence. Along with her roommate Lana, Harper and Levi would embark on the long road to uncovering the truth behind the images Harper was painting and stopping a serial killer. But Levi suspected more than Lana let on when she disappeared and he discovered she was working for the Oklahoma After Moonrise Investigation Agency.

As the storyline continues, Harper and Levi develop feelings for each. Harper has a smart mouth and sexy attitude, and Levi is drawn to the spunky artist. But Harper’s painting will suddenly become personal and they will soon discover that their lives had taken a different path than they ever thought possible.

HAUNTED is another well-written, fascinating and amazing storyline from Gena Showalter. There is murder and mystery, as well as romance and sex. Gena draws the reader into the storyline and throws you a curveball at every chance. Our hero is sexy and sure, and our heroine has a take no prisoners attitude. Another wonderful story that will have you second-guessing the premise –you think you have it all solved until Gena changes the playing field.

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Nov 03, 2012 Tash rated it really liked it

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Take two of the biggest names in the paranormal genre and you get an anthology to haunt your dreams. Gena Showalter and P.C. Cast have teamed up to give two short stories about what goes bump in the night through an agency in After Moonrise. After Moonrise is no ordinary agency and they only handle cases of a paranormal nature and they now have two juicy murders to solve.

In Possessed, Kent Raef is a detective but not the usual Reviewed for Confessions From Romaholics

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Take two of the biggest names in the paranormal genre and you get an anthology to haunt your dreams. Gena Showalter and P.C. Cast have teamed up to give two short stories about what goes bump in the night through an agency in After Moonrise. After Moonrise is no ordinary agency and they only handle cases of a paranormal nature and they now have two juicy murders to solve.

In Possessed, Kent Raef is a detective but not the usual kind; he a psychic detective and he tracks down people via emotions, violent ones, to be precise. The story follows him in his latest case which may lead to something more. Laura Wilcox comes to him with his mother to solve the murder of her twin sister who died recently and is communicating through possessing Lauren‘s body. Raef is the only who can help her, but he’s not easy to convince to take on the job. Lenora, his boss, tells him to take it as she has an inkling that he is having problems with his gift but it’s not an easy case. In addition, he is falling in love with one of the twins—but which one is the question.

I love this story; the characters I can understand and relate to, unlike the next story. There is a little bit of world building in this one to set up the agency but it takes a backseat to the main story. Kent Raef needs loving and Lauren needs answers about her sister’s murder so she can get peace from her sister. It makes for a hilarious story, which has it moments because of the turmoil going on. I won’t give details away concerning Kent and the past events and his current state of powers. To help this couple they may need Aubrey‘s help, Lauren’s twin, who has a naughty imagination.

The second story, Haunted, l took awhile to get into, it took a couple of sittings to read the first two chapters as it was completely different from the last story in writing style. There is a nice overlap with Lenora who happens to be Aurora’s friend and I found Lenora’s role in this story confusing. Like Kent, she works for the same agency and is the one with supernatural gifts but she is not the one who helps solve the murder in this case.

I found it weird at first that Lenora is in the story because I thought she would be the supernatural help for the case and it really stumped me at first reading as she is introduced in the first couple of chapters along with elements of the murder. Enter Levi Reed who has recently moved into the apartments and is on leave from the police force. Aurora is his neighbour and convinces him to help her when she shows him the painting and describes her scenes of the murder.

With only her mind and the painting as their own clues, they’re going to need all the breaks they can get to solve the mystery and the murder, if there is one.

I was expecting a lot of gore in this book since it has two murders involving violence but wasn’t really, the most is in the Haunted when Aurora goes over what she think is the murder and is replaying it in her head as the pieces start to emerge from her memories.

4 couples, but it’s more like 3.5 couples; I loved the first story, as I said before, but I’m so-so about the second story. It may be different for others but I related more to the story written by Cast than the one by Showalter. ...more

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Dec 18, 2012 Kerrie rated it liked it · review of another edition

Averaged out to 3.5 stars

After Moonrise is a company that deals with hauntings, possessions, and other supernatural mysteries. Their employees are not your normal detectives. They each have special "gifts" which allows them access to the other realm. They take on cases of unsolved murders, talking to the ghosts of the victim and their loved ones, as well as helping ghosts move on to the afterlife.

Possessed is the first book in the After Moonrise novel, and is written by PC Cast.

In Possessed, Ke Averaged out to 3.5 stars

After Moonrise is a company that deals with hauntings, possessions, and other supernatural mysteries. Their employees are not your normal detectives. They each have special "gifts" which allows them access to the other realm. They take on cases of unsolved murders, talking to the ghosts of the victim and their loved ones, as well as helping ghosts move on to the afterlife.

Possessed is the first book in the After Moonrise novel, and is written by PC Cast.

In Possessed, Kent Raef's world gets turned upside down when Lauren Wilcox enters his office at After Moonrise. Although the police suspects it was accidental, Lauren knows her twin sister was murdered. She knows this because Lauren's twin, Aubrey, is communicating with her. And that's not all. Aubrey is still being tortured by her murderer even after death. Kent must find a way to save both sisters from this killer before its too late.

I really liked the start of this novel. I thought it was pretty solid and a good lead in to what the novel is about. It was intriguing and I liked the idea of psychic detectives that use emotions to find "the bad guy". But where the storyline for the romance was taken, was just a bit too weird for me and I didn't like it. Paranormal Romance novels are my favourite genre. They are my go-to books and so, not liking the romance in this book has really disappointed me. Everything else though I really enjoyed.
3/5 stars

Haunted is the second book in the After Moonrise novel, and is written by Gena Showalter.

The book starts with us meeting Detective Levi Reid. He isn't exactly sure why he moved to his new residency, in the bad side of town, only that he experiences blackouts and one day found himself in his new place. He suspects these blackouts have something to do with being suspended from his work for attacking a suspect. But when his neighbour knocks on his door and asks for his help, all thoughts about his own problems vanish.
Aurora Harper thinks she's a witness to a brutal murder. The reason she only "thinks" this is because when she wakes in the morning it's to find herself with a paintbrush in her hand and a half finished painting of the brutal scene. Her best friend Lana (who works for After Moonrise) convinces her to talk to their neighbour, who is a "normal" detective, and ask for his help.

I really enjoyed this novel. It kept me guessing all the way and I was surprised with the way it ended. I also liked the romance. I'm a sucker for when two people from completely different upbringings get together. Aurora with her formal gowns and Levi with his foster homes couldn't be more different, and yet they are perfect for each other. Probably because Aurora, despite her upbringing, is no princess. I adored Aurora, she has spunk. And Levi is very alpha like, which is the perfect ingredient for a paranormal romance novel.
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Oct 16, 2012 Shelleyrae at Book'd Out rated it liked it

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After Moonrise includes two loosely linked short stories by bestselling paranormal romance authors, P.C. Cast and Gena Showalter.

In P.C. Cast's Possessed, Kent Raef is a Psy investigator whose particular gift allows him to track negative emotions. When Lauren Wilcox approaches Raef to help solve the murder of her twin sister, Aubrey, Raef is puzzled that he can find no trace of the killer until the sisters reveal their unusual plight. Aubrey's murderer has stolen her soul and while the twins ca

After Moonrise includes two loosely linked short stories by bestselling paranormal romance authors, P.C. Cast and Gena Showalter.

In P.C. Cast's Possessed, Kent Raef is a Psy investigator whose particular gift allows him to track negative emotions. When Lauren Wilcox approaches Raef to help solve the murder of her twin sister, Aubrey, Raef is puzzled that he can find no trace of the killer until the sisters reveal their unusual plight. Aubrey's murderer has stolen her soul and while the twins can communicate, each time Aubrey begins to speak of her death she is forcefully ripped back into the veil, taking part of Lauren's life force with her. To release Aubrey's tormented spirit and save Lauren, Raef must find the killer, and hope.

Haunted by Gena Showalter is peripherally linked to Possessed when Aurora Harper and Detective Levi Reid seek the help of the After Midnight Agency. On leave from the Oklahoma police force after attacking a serial killer, Levi blames the odd blackouts he is experiencing on stress. Holed up in his new apartment, nursing his anger over his suspension, Levi is not inclined to help his crazy blonde neighbour when she knocks on his door.
Harper is desperate, each morning she wakes to discover she has painted a faceless, gruesome murder scene and she is convinced the image is a repressed memory of a brutal crime. Worried she, or her best friend Lana is at risk of becoming the sadistic killer's next victim, Harper begs Levi to help her solve the mystery.

While each tale combines romance, raunch, mystery and action both stories have strengths and weaknesses.
I really liked that they were linked by the AM (After Mooonrise) Agency as provides a framework that unites the stories despite their differences.
I thought the plot in Haunted to be stronger, even though I figured out the twist fairly early on (can you guess which whispered line from a popular movie was running through my mind), yet the premise of Possessed had some interesting and original elements.
I preferred the relationship that developed between Levi and Harper to the uncomfortable triangle in Possessed, though Cast deserves credit for creativity. The sex scenes in both tales are heated, balanced precariously between erotica and fade to black.
The characters in each story are well defined given the constraints of the format. The male leads, are the tortured alpha's common to the genre and the women have core strength despite their weaknesses.

Fans of Cast and Showalter will enjoy this offering as should those who readers who read within the genre, especially if you have a thing for ghost stories. I would not be surprised if further collaborations based around the After Moonrise Agency are already in the works.

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Nov 08, 2012 Nette rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I really enjoyed After Moonrise ! Possessed and Haunted offer something very different in the paranormal genre. Well for me at least...I haven't come across actual ghost stories written quite like this.

I'll start with Haunted . The depth and intricate plot was a nice surprise given it's a short story. It was layer upon layer of mystery, suspense and action. Just when I thought I had the plot figured out...I was proven wrong. AND I LOVED IT! It kept me on the edge of my sea ...more

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I’ve never liked short stories, but when I saw the name Gena Showalter I just knew that I had to read this book. With interconnected characters and a centered focus on the paranormal detective agency After Moonrise these two short stories fit together very nicely. While I did like Hunted much more than I liked Possessed I really enjoyed the way the stories fit together and shared characters.

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I’ve never liked short stories, but when I saw the name Gena Showalter I just knew that I had to read this book. With interconnected characters and a centered focus on the paranormal detective agency After Moonrise these two short stories fit together very nicely. While I did like Hunted much more than I liked Possessed I really enjoyed the way the stories fit together and shared characters.

The first short story is Possessed by P.C. Cast, unsurprisingly I found myself disliking Possessed more and more the longer I read. A vile main character paired with a disturbing story line made getting through the 124 pages of this short story proved to be a real challenge. Kent Raef was a cold and uncaring main character, sparing little to no thought of the feelings of the other characters in the story. Likewise, both Lauren and Aubrey were weak female characters who did nothing more than seduce Raef at every opportunity. With a strange ending that made me very uncomfortable this story definitely did not improve my view of Cast. (1/5)

However, I absolutely adored the short story by Gena Showalter. A fantastic writer her story had amazing characters and a fascinating plot full of intrigue and plot twists I never saw coming. Significantly longer than P.C. Casts short story Hunted was the perfect length for a short story, giving me enough time to get to know the characters but not long enough that it was entire novel. I loved both Levi and Harper and their romance felt real, not forced and rushed like the romance in Possessed. (5/5)

Hunted by Gena Showalter definitely made me see the appeal of short stories. With a fantastic plot and developed characters I was reminded, yet again, why I love her writing so much. Meanwhile Possessed by P.C. Cast proved to me why I’ve never really liked any of her books, while she is a good author I just can’t relate with her characters and her story lines. I want to like her, but in the end I’ve discovered that I just don’t.

After Moonrise is a great way to sample works from two of the most popular authors in paranormal romance, whether you’re looking for a book to start with, or an old fan returning for more this novel is the way to go! ...more

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PC was born in the Midwest, and grew up being shuttled back-and-forth between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology (at about the same time). After high school, she joined the United States Air Force and began public speaking and writing. After her tour in the USAF, she taught high school for 15 years before retiring to write full time. PC is a #1 ...more