Pack of Lies (Paranormal Scene Investigations, #2) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Mar 19, 2011 Sherri rated it really liked it

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I really liked this second book in the Paranormal Scene Investigations series. I enjoyed it even more than the first one, mainly because of the chemistry that is developing between Bonnie and Ben. I can't wait to see how it evolves in future books.

For those that have not read any of the PSI series, it it sort of like paranormal CSI. The team uses their paranormal skills or Talents to solve crimes. The crime in this book is very complex, full of political ramications, and I didn't fully figure i ...more

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Aug 20, 2012 Mary X rated it really liked it

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I would have given this 5 stars but it needed a little more action. There was a lot of ruminating in this one. I like that she added sections from other characters point of views. I'm not a huge fan of first person narrative. I like to spend some time in the view point of other characters. It frustrates that almost all urban fantasy is written first person. So I liked being in Ben and Adan's heads for a bit. I hope we get to spend some time from Ian's perspective in future books. But maybe that' ...more

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Dec 28, 2010 Shelleyrae at Book'd Out rated it really liked it

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On the heels of Gilman's Hard Magic, Pack of Lies is the second book in the Paranormal Scene Investigations series. I was impressed with the debut and so had high expectations for this novel to be equally as entertaining.
In Pack of Lies, the PUPI team have been involved in a handful of cases in the intervening 8 months but are still struggling to be accepted. The Council has engaged them in a new case that seems to be open and shut but it quickly becomes apparent that not all is as it seems. Th On the heels of Gilman's Hard Magic, Pack of Lies is the second book in the Paranormal Scene Investigations series. I was impressed with the debut and so had high expectations for this novel to be equally as entertaining.
In Pack of Lies, the PUPI team have been involved in a handful of cases in the intervening 8 months but are still struggling to be accepted. The Council has engaged them in a new case that seems to be open and shut but it quickly becomes apparent that not all is as it seems. The team finds themselves caught up in tensions between the Council, Lonejacks and Fa'tae as they investigate. Everybody seems to be telling the truth, but someone has to be lying.
The mystery is more complex in this story than the first, however I felt the villian was identified too early in the book and so it's the process rather than the conclusion that carries the story. That's not a bad thing because I find the details fascinating but I do like a climatic reveal. It also seemed to me that given the history of Aden's behaviour, she should have been a suspect earlier and I am eager to find out just what the history there is. Despite these flaws the premise is interesting and story moves at a good pace with twists to maintain suspense.
There is a stronger sense of romantic tension in this book between Bonita and Ben which I really enjoyed. It's a slow burning, sizzling attraction that adds some real heat. I am looking forward to seeing this develop across the series.
Gilman continues to reveal snippets of the rest of the teams personalities and backgrounds. I had thought that Gilman might give each of the team a more dominant role in subsequent books but it doesnt seem that will be the case. Bonita remains the character that most of the story is filtered through.
I think Pack of Lies is a strong sequel to Hard Magic and equally as entertaining. I would like to see the mystery aspect strengthened in further installments however I will be looking for the release of the third book, and in the meantime I plan to read Gilman's Retriever series. ...more

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