Review: The Lightning Struck Tower (Precog in Peril 3) by Theo Fenraven

Title: The Lightning Struck Tower (Precog in Peril: Book 3)
Author: Theo Fenraven
Publisher: Voodoo Lily Press
Rated: 4.5/5

Blurb: Gray Vecello and Cooper Key are back in the last book in the Precog in Peril series. Snatched by PsiOps, a covert arm of the government, they’re offered training in exchange for their psionic help. Will they take the deal, and if they don’t, what will PsiOps do to them?

Gray and Cooper meet new friends and enemies in this final chapter of the trilogy. The story takes the reader from New York City to Ely, Minnesota, and back to Gray and Cooper’s marina in Red Wing, where they will face the ultimate test of their powers. Someone will live… and someone will die.

Review: 

In the conclusion to his Precog in Peril trilogy, author Theo Fenraven takes us right back to Gray and Cooper's world. Lightning Struck Tower picks right up where Knight of Wands left off.  Was the intentions behind Jolly Roger's abduction of them as benevolent as he made it sound? Roger and his government run PsiOps group are eager for Gray and Cooper to join them, Gray in particular.  They never realized the journey that they would be undertaking, or how much Gray's abilities would be put to the test when McCoullough is determined to collect on their business arrangement. Life and death certainly takes on new meaning. 

I love the new characters that were brought in, specifically Wade. One of the things in particular that I love about this series is the fact that the established couple at no point really has relationship issues. They are a couple dealing with the outside pressures together. I can certainly appreciate that they aren't bickering and fighting each other at every turn, although there are some steamy sex scenes. 

I loved a lot of things about this series. Mr. Fenraven is a very talented author, who succeeded in creating an action-filled, suspenseful series that I look forward to reading again and again. I wholeheartedly recommend this short series. Pick up all three though, because reading just one will leave you wanting more. 

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Review: Knight of Wands (Precog in Peril #2) by Theo Fenraven

Title: Knight of Wands (Precog in Peril Book 2)
Author: Theo Fenraven 
Published by: Voodoo Lily Press
Rated: 4.5/5 Hearts

Blurb:
Gray Vecello and Cooper Key are back in the exciting sequel to Three of Swords. Graham’s treasure is only the tip of the iceberg as a thief helps himself to a hidden stash of cash, Jolly Roger makes another appearance, and the guys finally meet others with special abilities when an emergency meeting of the group is called.

Accompanying them on this new adventure is Gray’s cousin, Harper, who’s having problems of her own. Peace and quiet will have to wait as they take another trip downriver on their houseboat, The Constant Companion, before flying to New York City to beard a lion in his den and unexpectedly meet the SOS

Review: 

In this follow up to Three of Swords, Theo takes us back into Grey and Cooper's world. I love the development of the relationship between the two characters. They are really building a solid bond between the as the story goes on. Harper, Grey's cousin, is a fun character, and I hope to see more of her. 

I'm trying to figure out what to say without revealing the plot. (tricksy, Mr. Fenraven) Even though Grey and Cooper eliminated the first round of obstacles, there are more yet to come. Let's see there was a priceless inheritance left to Grey by his grandfather, a thief sent by a powerful man, & an ally who turns to foe. 

Mysterious enough for you? I really liked it, and I sped through the book pretty quickly.. But Cliffhanger! I have a love/hate relationship with cliffhangers, especially when I'm going to have to wait for the next book to come out. 

These characters are well fleshed out, and the mysteries keep you guessing. I enjoyed this book more than the last one simply because I'd already fallen in love with the characters. If you like paranormal and mystery, do yourself a favor and pick up Three of Swords and Knight of Wands. The third book in the trilogy is scheduled to release in January, so you won't have to hang onto that cliff for too long. 

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Review: Three of Swords by Theo Fenraven

TITLE: Three of Swords

AUTHOR: Theo Fenraven

PUBLISHER: Voodoo Lily Press

RATED: 4.5/5 Hearts

Blurb: 

An old houseboat, a hot young guy, a couple of murders, and more mysterious keys than you can shake a stick at: this is what awaits Gray Vecello after his grandfather, Graham, is killed picking up high blood pressure pills.

A letter Graham left behind sends Gray and his unexpected ally, Cooper Key, on a journey downriver in an attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding an unknown treasure. On the way, they encounter both friends and enemies, one of whom will target Gray and Cooper for death. One thing working in Gray’s favor: he has the sight, just as Graham had, but will it be enough to save them both?

First book of the Precog in Peril series. 

REVIEW:

I really enjoyed this book, which kind of surprised me because I tend to be extremely critical of paranormal/magic type books. The reason for this is that I cut my teeth on Anne Rice, Stephen King, Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, George Lucas, Warren Ellis among many many others. Suffice to say I'm picky. Theo Fenraven is a new author to me, and this is the first time I've read any of his work. When he asked me to review, I didn't bother reading the blurb or the excerpt that he sent me. I prefer to jump right in and form my own opinion without any outside influence. To be honest I don't like the blurb, and it is likely that had I read it, it would have lowered my expectations. In other words.. the blurb is NOT the book. 

I love how Gray gets over misconceptions about his grandfather as the story progresses. I love that the character took a chance and stepped out of the box, although I do believe that perhaps the characters believed a little to easily, but then there was a lot flying at them. My favorite was the poise of the character, Cooper. For his young age, he seemed more world wise than Gray. I also liked the fact that the author brought a little bit of awareness to adult illiteracy. 

I have no major complaints about this book. Minor things that are personal preference, but really in no way reflects upon the author. I'm not a huge fan of first person, but it was really well written. This was a unique story, in that I've never read a similar scenario. I really liked that. I also really like the unique setting of the houseboat. It was a great little mystery. :

All in all, I liked the little world that Theo Fenraven created, and I look forward to the second book Knight of Wands which will be coming this holiday season. 

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