Synopses & Reviews
“Exceptional. Mystery, crime scene drama, and more than enough romance to keep the heart pumping blend seamlessly into an enthralling read that kept me glued to the pages.”
—Kim Harrison
“A delectably dark paranormal thriller. Ive always been a fan of Petterssons work, but she knocks it out of the park with this one.”
—Kelley Armstrong
Vicki Pettersson, author of the New York Times bestselling Signs of the Zodiac urban fantasy novels, breaks out with The Taken. The first book in her sexy, supernatural noir mystery series, Celestial Blues, The Taken features a former p.i.-turned-fallen angel and a beautiful, tough Las Vegas reporter—the most unorthodox pair of avengers since Jeaniene Frosts Cat and Bones—joining forces to confront a terror that threatens to wreak murderous havoc in both the mortal and the immortal worlds. A dark and delicious mix of noir mystery, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance, The Taken is a must-read treat for the insatiable fans of Nalini Singhs angel books, and for the many, many readers who have made Kelley Armstrong, Charlaine Harris, Kim Harrison, and Laurell K. Hamilton fantasy superstars.
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"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." Melissa Marr on The Touch of Twilight
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"...Read at your own risk --it'll keep you up past your bedtime." Charlaine Harris on The Scent of Shadows
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“The Scent of Shadows is a bold concept, skillfully developed. The ugly grit and intoxicating glitter of Vicki Petterssons 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
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“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
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"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." Romantic Times BOOKclub on The Scent of Shadows
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"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." Publishers Weekly on The Scent of Shadows
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“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 cant wait for the sequel.” Kim Harrison
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"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." Kim Harrison on Cheat the Grave
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“A delectably dark paranormal thriller. Ive always been a fan of Petterssons work, but she knocks it out of the park with this one.” Kelley Armstrong
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“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
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“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 theres still plenty of room for brilliant innovation in urban fantasy.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“Petterssons amazing new series is off to a rocking start with this compelling read.” RT Book Reviews (top pick)
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“A sure bet for urban-fantasy readers of all types, but especially fans of Carrie Vaughn, Jim Butcher, and P. N. Elrod.” Booklist
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“Intriguing mix of paranormal, romance and mystery with just enough suspense!” Suspense magazine
Synopsis
Griffin Shaw used to be a PI, but that was back when gumshoes hoofed the streets . . . and he was still alive. Fifty years later, he's an angel, but that doesn't make him a saint. One small mistake has altered fate, and now he's been dumped back onto the mortal mudflat to collect another soul—Katherine "Kit" Craig, a journalist whose latest investigation is about to get her clipped.
Bucking heavenly orders, Grif refuses to let the sable-haired siren come to harm. Besides, protecting her offers a chance to solve the mystery of his own unsolved murder—and dole out some overdue payback for the death of his beloved wife, Evie.
Joining forces, Kit and Grif's search for answers leads beyond the blinding lights of the Strip into the dark heart of an evil conspiracy. But a ruthless killer determined to destroy them isn't Grif's biggest threat. His growing attraction to Kit could cost them both their lives, along with the answer to the haunting question of his long afterlife . . .
About the Author
The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Scent of Shadows, The Taste of Night, The Touch of Twilight, City of Souls, and Cheat the Grave, Vicki Pettersson was born and raised in Vegas. She still lives in Sin City, where a backyard view of the Strip regularly inspires her to set down her martini and head back to the computer.