Will Storr Vs The Supernatural R.I.P. Challenge Book Review

Will Storr vs. The Supernatural

One mans search for the truth about ghosts.

By: Will Storr
R.I.P. Challenge book #4

Will Storr has done some seriously bizarre and otherworldly things over the course of his career as a journalist. But even spending an entire day with Ozzy Osbourne wasn't as frightening as when he agreed to follow Philadelphia "demonologist" Lou Gentile on his appointed rounds. Will Storr never believed in ghosts—but his healthy skepticism couldn't explain the strange lights and sounds he witnessed, and the weird behavior of the occupants of several allegedly haunted houses.
What resulted is a confirmed cynic's (and proud of it!) dedicated search for answers in a shadowy world of séances, mediums, devil worshippers—even the Vatican's chief exorcist. So get ready to confront the genuinely creepy along with the hilariously ridiculous in Will Storr vs. the Supernatural!

By day I work a normal job. By night (actually weekends) I am a Paranormal Investigator for Ghost Vigil Investigations located here in Kansas City, Missouri. Naturally this book appealed to me on many levels. This is a must read for anyone who is interested in the paranormal. Not only will the curious observer of the paranormal be drawn into Will’s quest for answers but the seasoned paranormal professional will find it enlightening, fascinating and often times nodding their head in either agreement or disagreement. There are parts in the story I can completely relate to. I found myself a few times thinking to myself YEP, that is so true. There people from all walks of life in the paranormal community. This goes for each end of the stick. You will find movers and shakers, people who’s specialty are for seeing and banishing demons, cleansers and witch doctors. You will also find that clients who’s homes are reportedly haunted are sometimes in their own little world as well.

Will travels around the world visiting people you would never dream to encounter in everyday life, trying to get to the bottom of his own belief system. Along the way you will find the book makes you a little scared, insightful and a lot of times laughing at silly things being said or done. This is definitely a book I would recommend to anyone and will be adding to my library. A friend of mine lent it to me and told me a had to read it.
If you decide to pick this book up I would love to hear your review as well. Stop by, let me know what you think!

Rises The Night RIP II Challenge Book Review

Rises the Night
By Colleeen Gealson
RIP Challenge book number 3
From Publishers WeeklyIn Gleason's latest, she returns to the budding career of Venator Victoria Gardella, a Buffyesque vampire hunter living in an Austen-style Regency world. Having spent the last year mourning the death of her husband, slain at the hands of the vampire queen, Lilith, Victoria is desperate for revenge. Before long, she stumbles on a vampiric plot to seize Akvan's Obelisk, a powerful artifact that will grant its controller the power to command legions of the dead. In order to foil the plan, Victoria crisscrosses Europe, teaming up with a handsome stranger along the way. A fast-paced carnival ride of a book, the sophomore series entry (after The Rest Falls Away) hits the ground running without any introduction to Gleason's world; for those new to the series, this volume will probably prove confusing. Those who've read the first title, however, won't be disappointed: Victoria is a more determined, fleshed-out character, having grown wiser, sadder and more ambiguous about the morality of her mission. Her world, too, expands significantly in this adventure. A tense plot line and refreshingly diverse supporting characters complete the package, giving series fans plenty to sink their teeth into—and plenty more to look forward to.Book DescriptionIn Italy, a powerful vampire is amassing the power to control the souls of the dead. Lady Victoria Gardella de Lacy-a vampire slayer for just over a year-races across Europe to stop what could be the most deadly army the Gardellas have ever faced. She is accompanied by Sebastian Vioget, a man as tempting as he is untrustworthy. But when Victoria discovers that she has been betrayed by one of her most trusted allies, the truth will challenge all her powers as a Venator-and as a woman.
My Review:
In the second novel by Colleen Gleason, the reader will have so much more to look forward to. You have the history of Victoria and her family. She has already established the Venator powers, now it is time to kick some vampire butt! When I picked this book up, I did not set it down until I finished it. Colleen’s writing skills improved immensely, I loved the fact that you learn even more history of the Gardellas and Venators. Victoria’s character is so witting and charming yet, controlled and all business.
The book starts one year after her mourning of the ending fight in the first book. Max left for Italy shortly after the fight in book one. Queen Lilith has been banished to the mountains not to bee seen for sometime. However, her son is on the brink of controlling the world. Victoria must go to Italy to help stop Lilith’s son from rising to power. In this book, both humans and vampires work together to stop the forces that are brewing. Victoria learns even more about herself and her Venator abilities and history. There are many surprise elements within the book that will make you both happy and sad. I can not wait for the third book to arrive!

My big birthday

Today is my birthday! yippee! I guess. it is just another day anymore. I have been through all the "big" birthdays. Today I do not get to purchase various over the counter illegal oddities such and booze and smokes, I already get to vote. My insurance has gone down as far as it will go until I have a child or get married. What exactly is there to look forward to? I think this birthday has impacted me more than last years. I turn 31 today. Now I can not say that I am that lovely number 30. I am over 30. That just sucks. O well. I am already enjoying myself, I am on vacation for an entire week and I loving it. I purchased myself a laptop for my birthday. This is my first laptop ever and I am completely in love with it!

Today I am not going to do a while lot. I am goign to go out to eat, I'm thinking Carrabas. Other than that, I will sit back relax and work some more on current RIP II challenge book. It is a perfect day for as it is rainy here.

I hope you all have a wonderful day as well.

RIP Challenge 2007; The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason

RIP Challenge

Book review number 2.

The Rest Falls Away
Colleen Gleason

From Publishers Weekly

A promising, enthusiastic beginning to a new paranormal historical series, Gleason's major label debut follows the adventures of a conflicted young vampire hunter in Regency England. Victoria Gardella is a young upper-class lady on the verge of her debut; however, just before her society introduction, she learns that she is the last in a long line of vampire hunters—Venators—and must soon choose whether to embrace her destiny. Her decision is complicated by a reunion with her preadolescent love, Phillip, now marquess of Rockley; her desire for romance doesn't mesh well with her new training schedule, much less with her moonlight patrol duties. Matters are made more difficult by the arrival of the queen of the vampires, Lilith, who seeks a mystical tome that will put a demonic army at her disposal.

Book Description

In every generation, a Gardella is called to accept the family legacy of vampire slaying, and this time, Victoria Gardella Grantworth is chosen, on the eve of her debut, to carry the stake. But as she moves between the crush of ballrooms and dangerous, moonlit streets, Victoria's heart is torn between London's most eligible bachelor, the Marquess of Rockley, and her enigmatic ally, Sebastian Vioget. And when she comes face to face with the most powerful vampire in history, Victoria must ultimately make the choice between duty and love.

My Input

Actually when I found out that this book was not in the regular fiction area or Sci-Fi Fantasy section of the store I had a fleeting seconds hesitation. Carl V has never let me down in anything that he has recommended to me so I went with it. Having worked in a book store I know that I have read numerous novels out of the Romance section that I thought really did not belong there. I am so glad that I did not let the second of hesitation get the best of me.
I love the era this book was set in. Colleen Gleason did a fantastic job of this.
I really fell in love with the character Victoria from the get go, She was young, vibrant and daring. At such a young age most women would not know how to handle such a feat that Victoria was to handle; debuting for the first time in 2 different aspects. Her love life and her becoming a Venator (Vampire Hunter).
All the different characters in this book have their own individual personality leaving you yearning for more about each and every one of them. Colleen Gleason without a doubt in my mind will be a cherished author in my book from this day forward. I have read a lot of Vampire books and they sometimes seem like you are reading a different book with the same things happening. Not in this one. I picked up both books at the same as recommended, when I finished the last page on The Rest Falls Away, I dropped it and opened the second one immediately. I could not wait to continue the saga!!!!
I highly recommend this book. In fact it is already out on loan.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows Book Review

Happy Potter and The Deathly Hollows
By J.K. Rowling

I have never wrote a book review before, this is my first time writing one so please bear with me while I try to wile through this.

The seventh and last Happy Potter book was anxiously anticipated by so many people. I must give J.K. Rowling 2 thumbs up for all that she has put into this project. It had been more than a year since I had read the sixth HP book, but I had no trouble catching up on current events.

This book will not let you down one bit. It was a rollercoaster ride until the very end. It lets you actually feel the ups and down the characters in the book are going through. There were times I wanted to cry and times I had to laugh. A lot of books are not like this for me. Many people thought this latest Harry Potter expedition would let them down. In my eyes it did not do any such thing.

In this book Rowling does a wonderful job in the bringing to fruition the difference between Harry’s childhood and his becoming an adult. This book also has a more adult writing style. In all previous books Harry goes through many trials and tribulations with the guidance of many people. In this book Harry still has a little guidance but is not so dependant upon the people he surrounds himself with. Lessons within the book are fantastically written who is evil, who is not. It answers many questions we readers have been wondering throughout the series.

At the start of this book I feared the worst for the ending; however about ¾ of the way through the book it takes a very sharp turn of unexpected events while placing so many little tidbits in place. I had to stop a few times due to amazement of what I had just read. These events in the last half of the book impacted me like I was reading about my family.

I would highly recommend if you have not started the Harry experience to now embark on a wonderful ride. This series of books will impact this generation of readers like Lord of the Rings did so many of my generation.

A tiring weekend indeed

As I have stated I am working three jobs. My latest list of jobs is for http://www.spirithalloween.com/ Saturday was my day to work the street a lure poeple to come into the store. I had a choice of a few costumes but chose to wear the flapper outfit. I had just bought a wig that would go perfect with it. While I was out on the street I found it was a very tiresome job indeed but I had fun with it for the most part. This does not mean I want to continue to do this though. Here is a picture someone took of me. It felt like such a paparazzi moment. Needless to say my armpits got burnt that afternoon from waving to people. Next time I will make sure I wear sunscreen.

Wow! Its been more than a year!

Well it has been more than a year since I have looked this blog up. I have done absolutely nothing with it and have thought many times over that I should get back to it. I have my daily commitments to about 4 different sites that take up a lot of my time. But why the heck not start something else up, its not like I have time, why not pile something else on my plate?

For the purpose of the the R.I.P Challenge I am picking this up again. I will post a little more about it as soon as I RE-figure out how to get this back up again.
I do have many things to say, I have had so many changes in the last year. Some good, some not so good.