BOOK ONE
Title: Cassie Scot ParaNormal Detective
Author: Christine Amsden
Series: Cassie Scot #1
Release Date: May 15th 2013
Age Group: New Adult
Genre: Paranormal/Mystery
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Cassie Scot is the ungifted daughter of powerful sorcerers, born between worlds but belonging to neither. At 21, all she wants is to find a place for herself, but earning a living as a private investigator in the shadow of her family’s reputation isn’t easy. When she is pulled into a paranormal investigation, and tempted by a powerful and handsome sorcerer, she will have to decide where she truly belongs.
BOOK TWO
Title:Secrets and Lies
Author:Christine Amsden
Series:Cassie Scot #2
Release Date:November 15th 2013
Age Group:New Adult
Genre:Paranormal Mystery
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Cassie Scot, still stinging from her parents’ betrayal, wants out of the magical world. But it isn’t letting her go. Her family is falling apart and despite everything, it looks like she may be the only one who can save them.
To complicate matters, Cassie owes Evan her life, making it difficult for her to deny him anything he really wants. And he wants her. Sparks fly when they team up to find two girls missing from summer camp, but long-buried secrets may ruin their hopes for happiness.
To complicate matters, Cassie owes Evan her life, making it difficult for her to deny him anything he really wants. And he wants her. Sparks fly when they team up to find two girls missing from summer camp, but long-buried secrets may ruin their hopes for happiness.
Title: Mind Games
Author: Christine Amsden
Series: Cassie Scot #3
Release Date: June 15th 2014
Age Group: Young Adult
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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Beware your heart and soul…
Evan broke Cassie’s heart two months ago, and she still doesn’t know why. She throws herself into family, friends and her new job at the sheriff’s department, but nothing helps. The only thing that finally allows her heal and move on is the love of a new man, mind mage Matthew Blair. Cassie finds him... irresistible
Matthew may also be the only one who can help keep the nonmagical residents of Eagle Rock from going crazy over the murder of a beloved pastor’s wife. It looks like a sorcerer is to blame, but while Cassie tries to figure out who, others take matters into their own hands. With tensions running so hot, a single spark might set Eagle Rock ablaze.
Evan broke Cassie’s heart two months ago, and she still doesn’t know why. She throws herself into family, friends and her new job at the sheriff’s department, but nothing helps. The only thing that finally allows her heal and move on is the love of a new man, mind mage Matthew Blair. Cassie finds him... irresistible
Matthew may also be the only one who can help keep the nonmagical residents of Eagle Rock from going crazy over the murder of a beloved pastor’s wife. It looks like a sorcerer is to blame, but while Cassie tries to figure out who, others take matters into their own hands. With tensions running so hot, a single spark might set Eagle Rock ablaze.
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BOOK FOUR
Title: Stolen Dreams
Author: Christine Amsden
Series: Cassie Scot #4
Release Date: October 15th 2014
Age Group: New Adult
Genre: Paranormal Mystery
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Edward Scot and Victor Blackwood have despised one another for nearly a quarter of a century, but now their simmering hatred is about to erupt.
When Cassie Scot returns home from her sojourn in Pennsylvania, she finds that her family has taken a hostage. Desperate to end the fighting before someone dies, Cassie seeks help from local seer Abigail Hastings, Evan Blackwood's grandmother. But Abigail has seen her own death, and when it comes at the hand of Cassie's father, Victor Blackwood kills Edward Scot.
But things may not be precisely as they appear.
Evan persuades Cassie to help him learn the truth, teaming them up once again in their darkest hour. New revelations about Evan and his family make it difficult for Cassie to cling to a shield of anger, but can Evan and Cassie stop a feud that has taken on a life of its own? Conclusion to the Cassie Scot series.
When Cassie Scot returns home from her sojourn in Pennsylvania, she finds that her family has taken a hostage. Desperate to end the fighting before someone dies, Cassie seeks help from local seer Abigail Hastings, Evan Blackwood's grandmother. But Abigail has seen her own death, and when it comes at the hand of Cassie's father, Victor Blackwood kills Edward Scot.
But things may not be precisely as they appear.
Evan persuades Cassie to help him learn the truth, teaming them up once again in their darkest hour. New revelations about Evan and his family make it difficult for Cassie to cling to a shield of anger, but can Evan and Cassie stop a feud that has taken on a life of its own? Conclusion to the Cassie Scot series.
My Review
Book series' are common now but often I find that my interest wanes after the second or third story, but this has not been the case with the Cassie Scot mysteries. Sadly, Stolen Dreams is the last time we will meet Cassie, Evan and the paranormal citizens of Eagle Rock, but Christine Amsden says farewell to her characters in style!
After the revelations Cassie heard about her life in Mind Games she returns to the town angry and confused. Her relationship with Evan is still strained, but she disagrees with the war which has broken out between their families.
Throughout the story Cassie takes complete ownership of her life, regardless of the opinions of those close to her. Her attitude changes throughout the course of the novel, from insisting her magic is transferred to her, to welcoming her new and unusual gift. These are lasting decisions about her future, which affect her both romantically and spiritually and Christine Amsden allows us to see the impact these will have upon her.
This plot is the most emotionally draining of the four books as the Scots and Blackwoods experience birth, death, love and loss, alongside the usual magical occurrences. I hoped for Cassie's HEA in this final book but the journey Christine Amsden takes us on is a powerful and engaging one, leaving us with a lasting impression of the characters.
Stolen Dreams is representative of the first three books, in that it offers any New Adult reader something to enjoy; romance, excitement, passion, intensity, angst, drama and mystery. I will miss Cassie and Eagle Rock, but I am confident that Christine Amsden will offer us an equally good story again soon!
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About the Author
Christine Amsden has been writing fantasy and science fiction for as long as she can remember. She loves to write and it is her dream that others will be inspired by this love and by her stories. Speculative fiction is fun, magical, and imaginative but great speculative fiction is about real people defining themselves through extraordinary situations. Christine writes primarily about people and relationships, and it is in this way that she strives to make science fiction and fantasy meaningful for everyone.
At the age of 16, Christine was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease, a condition that effects the retina and causes a loss of central vision. She is now legally blind, but has not let this slow her down or get in the way of her dreams.
In addition to writing, Christine teaches workshops on writing at Savvy Authors. She also does some freelance editing work.
Christine currently lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, Austin, who has been her biggest fan and the key to her success. They have two beautiful children.
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ReplyDeleteI haven't finished any book series yet! I always lack one or two books :( Haha.
ReplyDeleteI have two favorite series: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon and Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer. Ironically, I discovered the more "adult" series several years before I discovered the YA series.
ReplyDeleteLoved Outlander! Loved Cassie Scott just as much. Great series.
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