Greetings! I hope all of you have had a very special day. I am amazed at how early it gets dark now. I could do work outside until after 8 p.m. Now I need to get everything done by 5:30 p.m. (if I wish to see what I am doing). Do you like it like longer or dark earlier?
Search for the Dead by Sheila Connolly is the fifth book in the Relatively Dead Mysteries. Abby Kimball is able to see her dead
ancestors. She discovered her ability
when she moved to Lexington, Massachusetts and met Ned Newhall (now he is her
boyfriend). Ned has the same ability
along with his biological daughter, Ellie.
Ned and Abby’s abilities are enhanced when they touch. Abby has investigated her family tree as far
as she can go. She would like to take
her research in another direction. Abby
wants Ned to explore the scientific angle.
See if there is a genetic reason for their shared abilities. Abby wants to check out spiritualists, psychics,
and mediums. She wants to see if their
abilities are real or if they are fake. Abby
is in luck when there is a special event in the area featuring people with
various abilities. This is the perfect
opportunity for Abby. Ned has a friend
with a MEG machine. Ned goes first and
they get interesting readings when the two of them touch. Unfortunately, things do not go as smoothly
for Abby. What happens is devastating to
Abby. Ellie wants to spend more time
with Abby, but Leslie has yet to accept Ellie’s abilities (and taking it out on
Ned and Abby). Join Abby and Ned in
their explorations in Search for the Dead.
I was so eager to get Search for the Dead and read it. I was extremely let
down. The book needed a good rewrite and
extensive editing. I thought too much time
was spent on scientific mumbo jumbo. I
say it that way because most of it was too complicated. A reader will get the gist, but it really
adds nothing to the story. There are
also pages of Abby thinking and doubting herself (her relationship with Ned,
her life, etc.). The worst part of the
novel are the sex scenes (thinking about sex, their touching and the resulting
reaction) which do not go with this series.
There were some good sections, but they were few and far between. I give Search for the Dead 2.5 out of 5 stars
(less than okay). Search for the Dead is
not a stand alone novel. You need to
have read at the previous books in the series in order to understand this
novel. I am tired of Leslie and her
attitude. She needs to strap on her big
girl panties and be there for her daughter (because chances are good that the
son will have the same abilities). I
found the same information repeated frequently (the reaction of what happens
when Ned and Abby touch, Abby’s lack of job, Abby’s skepticism of psychics,
etc.). I do not understand Abby setting
off to find others with the same abilities at this juncture. I think Abby has a wonderful gift that she
needs to embrace and learn how to use. Abby
and Ned have not fully explored their abilities. I would like to see them have a little fun
with it. Think of the information they
could learn (the history and family details).
I am tired of Abby whining about not having a job. She does not wish to live off Ned, but Abby
not gone out and looked for a job.
Personally, if she does not have to work, Abby should be doing a happy
dance. I think she should think about
writing a book (fiction). Abby can take
the information from her ancestors and make a great novel (or children’s
book). The one thing missing from Search
for the Dead is the mystery. The
Relatively Dead Mysteries had a good beginning, but they (the books) have seriously deteriorated. I really hope there is significant
improvement in the next book in the series.
I appreciate you visiting and reading my review. I am currently reading Death of a Wolfman by Susan Boles. I just became a member of her street team! I sincerely hope all of you have a good night. I am off to cook dinner and then relax (maybe take a little nap). I will see you tomorrow with a new book review. Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
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