Reviews
Combining comic-book adventures, astrology and a war between light and shadow, Pettersson's stunning debut is an attention grabber. Original, with a tough and tormented heroine, it delivers a complex new mythology as well as emotional drama and action galore., Pettersson's paranormal world is as original as it is compelling. The action comes fast and furious. Like Las Vegas itself, this is an adventure that'll keep you up all night., A sure bet for urban-fantasy readers of all types, but especially fans of Carrie Vaughn, Jim Butcher, and P. N. Elrod., "Pettersson hits every note in the familiar duet of a 'reticent, complicated, darkly sexy man' and a luscious, plucky 'girl reporter'.... The resulting irresistibly good yarn proves that there's still plenty of room for brilliant innovation in urban fantasy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A sure bet for urban-fantasy readers of all types, but especially fans of Carrie Vaughn, Jim Butcher, and P. N. Elrod." -- Booklist "Intriguing mix of paranormal, romance and mystery with just enough suspense!" -- Suspense magazine "Pettersson's amazing new series is off to a rocking start with this compelling read." -- RT Book Reviews (top pick) "Exceptional. Mystery, crime scene drama, and more than enough romance to keep the heart pumping blend seemlessly into an enthralling read that kept me glued to the pages. I can't wait for the sequel." -- Kim Harrison "A stylish, atmospheric mash-up of rockabilly and angelic affairs quickly reveals itself to be so much more: THE TAKEN proves that Pettersson is not afraid to explore the darkest corners of the human heart - and that her gift for redemption is unsurpassed." -- Sophie Littlefield "A delectably dark paranormal thriller. I've always been a fan of Pettersson's work, but she knocks it out of the park with this one." -- Kelley Armstrong "The Scent of Shadows is a bold concept, skillfully developed. The ugly grit and intoxicating glitter of Vicki Pettersson's world of Las Vegas is the perfect mirror for her character, Joanna Archer, whose hard past flows into her unimaginably chancy future." -- Kim Harrison on The Scent of Shadows "From the one-damn-thing-after-another school of unputdownable books, The Scent of Shadows rockets into the air and explodes like fireworks, with nonstop bursts of action and imagination." -- Diana Gabaldon on The Scent of Shadows, A stylish, atmospheric mash-up of rockabilly and angelic affairs quickly reveals itself to be so much more: THE TAKEN proves that Pettersson is not afraid to explore the darkest corners of the human heart -- and that her gift for redemption is unsurpassed., "Pettersson hits every note in the familiar duet of a "reticent, complicated, darkly sexy man" and a luscious, plucky "girl reporter".... The resulting irresistibly good yarn proves that there's still plenty of room for brilliant innovation in urban fantasy.", A stylish, atmospheric mash-up of rockabilly and angelic affairs quickly reveals itself to be so much more: THE TAKEN proves that Pettersson is not afraid to explore the darkest corners of the human heart and that her gift for redemption is unsurpassed., This fourth book in Pettersson's Sign of the Zodiac is a wild roller-coaster read. With a kick-ass heroine and characters who blur the line between good and evil, this book will have readers panting for more., A stylish, atmospheric mash-up of rockabilly and angelic affairs quickly reveals itself to be so much more: THE TAKEN proves that Pettersson is not afraid to explore the darkest corners of the human heart - and that her gift for redemption is unsurpassed., From the one-damn-thing-after-another school of unputdownable books, The Scent of Shadows rockets into the air and explodes like fireworks, with nonstop bursts of action and imagination., Exceptional. Mystery, crime scene drama, and more than enough romance to keep the heart pumping blend seemlessly into an enthralling read that kept me glued to the pages. I can't wait for the sequel., 'A delectably dark paranormal thriller. I've always been a fan of Pettersson's work, but she knocks it out of the park with this one.' (Kelley Armstrong), Passion and intrigue, heartbreak and victory--THE TOUCH OF TWILIGHT offers an intricate plot populated with complex characters. Nothing is predictable in Vicki Pettersson's newest novel . . . except the need to read more., The Scent of Shadows is a bold concept, skillfully developed. The ugly grit and intoxicating glitter of Vicki Pettersson's world of Las Vegas is the perfect mirror for her character, Joanna Archer, whose hard past flows into her unimaginably chancy future., A delectably dark paranormal thriller. I've always been a fan of Pettersson's work, but she knocks it out of the park with this one., Pettersson hits every note in the familiar duet of a 'reticent, complicated, darkly sexy man' and a luscious, plucky 'girl reporter'.... The resulting irresistibly good yarn proves that there's still plenty of room for brilliant innovation in urban fantasy., '...Read at your own risk ?it'll keep you up past your bedtime.' (Charlaine Harris on The Scent of Shadows)
