Synopses & Reviews
Four centuries ago, in a small Scottish village, three baby girls escaped the wrath of a witch hunter. Today, one young woman will learn about her secret history, her hearts destiny, and the sisters she never knew she had…With her blue-black hair and dark eyes, Raye Larsen has never fit in with the Scandinavian community of New Bergin, Wisconsin. Being adopted is part of the reason she feels like an outsider, but what really sets Raye apart is her ability to see dead people. Everywhere. Shes learned to keep her visions to herself…until she stumbles onto the ghost of a murder victim who needs Rayes help. Enter Bobby Doucet, a distractingly handsome homicide detective who has been tracking a killer all the way from New Orleans. Could this be the break in his case hes been looking for all along? Meanwhile, the deeper Raye gets involved with the case—and with Bobby—the closer she comes to unlocking the mystery of her own origins. What she discovers about herself could destroy everything she knows…and everyone she loves. Is finding the truth worth the risk? Filled with dark magic, dazzling romance, and dire suspense, this is the first book in a thrilling new series by New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland.
Review
Praise for the Phoenix Chronicles byLORI HANDELAND DOOMSDAY CAN WAIT"A striking series…with a decidedly sexy edge. Readers again view the world through the eyes of ex-cop turned humanitys savior Liz Phoenix [in] this complex mythology." —Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 stars) "We really enjoyed it…and are looking forward to [more] in this series."—Robots & Vamps"Cool…exciting."—Lurv à la Mode"Fascinating, vivid, and gritty."—Fallen Angel Reviews"Handeland does an amazing job of packing so much punch into the pages of this story without ever leaving the reader behind. Doomsday Can Wait ups the paranormal and emotional content of the series, adding strength to the heroine and a more human touch to one of her closest allies. This is an action packed series that urban fantasy readers should thoroughly enjoy, and Im looking forward to seeing where the author takes us next." —Darque Reviews "Handeland pens another tale that captured my heart…with captivating characters [and] an absorbing plot that will keep readers on the edge of their seats."—Romance Junkies
About the Author
Lori Handeland is a two time RITA Award winner and the New York Times bestselling author of the Nightcreature Novels, a paranormal romance series; The Phoenix Chronicles, an urban fantasy series; and the Shakespeare Undead historical fantasy series. She also writes Western historical romance under the name Lori Austin. Lori lives in Wisconsin with her husband, and enjoys occasional visits from her grown sons.Check out both of her websites at www.lorihandeland.com and loriaustin.net.