Synposis
Justice for the dead and solace for the living is Baxley Powell’s creed, but she faces uncharted territory in this sixth book of the Dreamwalker Mystery Series. The Suitcase Killer has struck again, only this big city menace is now a problem for Baxley’s hometown. As that investigation heats up, a local woman is reported missing. The sheriff orders Baxley to work the missing person’s case. Listening to the dead is familiar ground for Baxley but finding a missing young lady isn’t in her skill set. Besides, her dreams rarely follow a timeline. With the clock ticking, can this crime consultant discover a way to reach the living?
Her main source of help in the afterlife, a mentor named Rose, is unavailable. Instead, Baxley must rely on her wits and her Native American boyfriend, Deputy Sam Mayes, to find leads. Each shared dreamwalk and energy transfer binds them closer together, creating another issue. Mayes wants to marry Baxley but it isn’t that easy. They’re hampered by their community roles in opposite ends of the state.
Baxley juggles the pressure of two high-profile cases, a determined suitor, and expanding her limits. One thing is certain. Without her extrasensory sleuthing, the missing woman will die.
Review
Baxley and Sam continue to work together to help others in law enforcement in this next book in the series. Only somehow, they both lost a period of time when they should have been asleep. Neither has any recollection and both have a need to know who used them somehow and for what.
In the meantime, the Sheriff is very possessive and attracted to Baxley, and not too thrilled that Sam always seems to show up. The case they're called in on is of a missing girl. With a new twist, the girl's pleas for help reach Baxley and provide a different kind of threat. Despite the risk, Baxley wants to find her before she's dead.
The final layer of tension centers on the relationship between Baxley and Sam. He's about to be offered a position in the northern part of the state and he's looking for some indication from Baxley she'd rather he hung around.
All together, the tension and action move the story. The characters are unique and well-developed. The sense of community among Baxley's family and friends provides balance. Although the fourth in the series, this can be read as a stand-alone mystery. That said, I think to get the full effect of the dreamwalking component, it would be best to start with the first one. All have been highly enjoyable, with me staying up to get to end and find out how Toussaint managed to pull all the loose strings together.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way.
About Maggie Toussaint
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way.
About Maggie Toussaint
Southern author Maggie Toussaint evolved into a mystery author after getting her feet damp in romantic suspense and dystopian fiction, with twenty fiction novels and two nonfiction novels to her credit. Her work won two Silver Falchions, the Readers’ Choice, and the EPIC Awards. She’s a past president of Southeast chapter of Mystery Writers of America and an officer of Lowcountry Sisters In Crime. She lives in coastal Georgia, where secrets, heritage, and ancient oaks cast long shadows. Visit her at https://maggietoussaint.com/
Author Links
Facebook | Twitter | Blog | Goodreads | LinkedIn | Pinterest | Booklover’s Bench | Amazon Author Central | Website | Bookbub
Purchase Link
Amazon
a Rafflecopter giveaway
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
August 14 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – CHARACTER GUEST POST
August 14 – I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT
August 15 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
August 15 – Mysteries with Character – GUEST POST
August 16 – Laura’s Interests – REVIEW
August 17 – Babs Book Bistro – GUEST POST
August 17 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
August 18 – Cozy Up With Kathy – CHARACTER GUEST POST
August 18 – Island Confidential – SPOTLIGHT
August 19 – eBook Addicts – SPOTLIGHT
August 19 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
August 20 – Christa Reads and Writes – REVIEW
August 20 – A Blue Million Books – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
August 21 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
August 21 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
August 22 – I Read What You Write – SPOTLIGHT
August 22 – Teresa Watson’s Blog – REVIEW
a Rafflecopter giveaway
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
August 14 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – CHARACTER GUEST POST
August 14 – I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT
August 15 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
August 15 – Mysteries with Character – GUEST POST
August 16 – Laura’s Interests – REVIEW
August 17 – Babs Book Bistro – GUEST POST
August 17 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
August 18 – Cozy Up With Kathy – CHARACTER GUEST POST
August 18 – Island Confidential – SPOTLIGHT
August 19 – eBook Addicts – SPOTLIGHT
August 19 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
August 20 – Christa Reads and Writes – REVIEW
August 20 – A Blue Million Books – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
August 21 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
August 21 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
August 22 – I Read What You Write – SPOTLIGHT
August 22 – Teresa Watson’s Blog – REVIEW
Thanks, Christa, for inviting DREAMED IT and me here on the book's Great Escape Blog Tour. It is always a pleasure to hang out with you.Thanks also for the fab review. I'm so glad you are enjoying the series. One more book still to come in the Dreamwalker Mystery Series!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Maggie. Only one more? These have unique elements and are great reads.
Delete