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Experience of a modern Exorcist

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014

I loved following along Juliet through her various jobs of trying to convince the spirits to walk into the Light. She's a believable character in that she's not a true black or white character. She has many shades of grey as she tells the spirits half-truths and uses their desires or beliefs as she tries to sell them on concepts without actually believing them herself, like just what is in the Light which she tries to convince them is a good afterlife, without having any proof of it herself. I also loved that we got to hear her inner monologue as she puts a commanding foot down, even if she's shaking in her boots. I also loved that the story wasn't just straight forward, there were pitfalls and things that didn't go to plan. I'd personally love to see this be the beginning of a series. I could see many more adventures with Juliet, including continuing on her relationship with Joe. I started to wonder if there was something more to their relationship, as in if he was actually in love with her, though having trouble showing it--his anger actually being worry for her. So if anyone is wavering on giving this piece a read. Bear in mind that it is a novella and short, but it is definitely worth reading.

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R.M. Benedict

Not bad

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2013

Pretty good read, shorter than I expected, though. Juliet is an interesting heroine with a unique gift, a tough-minded attitude, and a cynical viewpoint.

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Gypsy M

Experience of a modern Exorcist

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2013

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Pretty good read, shorter than I expected, though. Juliet is an interesting heroine with a unique gift, a tough-minded attitude, and a cynical viewpoint.

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Belladoll

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2014

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I wish this had been a little longer, but am happy with what there was. Is there more to this story, a series perhaps? I hope so, will have to look!

Am partly giddy right now because I wish this was a real song...because I read the lyrics and think what a kick ass metal song it would be...
Especially because I am singing it to the chorus of Mirror Mirror by Gaurdian. (Who I love and adore, so thanks for getting this stuck in my head.)

'Ancestral voices fill the air
Visions from a higher world
Ancestral voices fill the air
The forest strips your senses bare

Ancestral voices chant and plea
A dancing sibyl calls to me
Conscious mirage melts away
The secret rainbow covers me

Secret rainbow tap the vein
Secret rainbow cover me'

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Susan M. Schmitt

Urban Necromancer

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013

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This was a great read for 99 cents. The author penned believable characters in a well-written plot. The editing was done fairly well, only a few editing errors did I find. This book was also a nice premise to see. We see paranormal investigators on television doing investigations for free for the most part. They take pride in the fact that they don't charge the people they try to help. Seeing Juliet charge for her services, since she is a proven house clearer, was a refreshing change. It was interesting to see her deal with the boredom of a paranormal investigation. They were people and aren't going to manifest on cue so-to-speak. If you like this type of genre, get this book you won't regret it and the price is cheap enough.

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Michael J. Burnett

An interesting little book

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013

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This is a short novel, but the author's economy of style allows him to tell a surprisingly deep story in few words. The characters, particularly the main character Juliet, are well drawn and believable, and the supernatural elements are introduced simply and without apology.

Juliet, through a very traumatic experience, has gained the ability to astral project, and in that state she can see and communicate with unquiet ghosts--the dead that won't move on and stay on Earth to bother the living. She uses this ability to make a modest living as an exorcist.

The story becomes a nice mix of haunting and mystery when Juliet encounters a murder victim who refuses to go into the light until his killers are brought to justice.

Highly recommended, particularly for the price.

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Holly N. Miller

Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013

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I haven't read many short stories and didnt think i could 'get into' them because they're short. I enjoyed this book very much. Great detail made me feel like I was reading a novel.

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Great read

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015

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Really enjoyed this short book. Could have used more insights to Joe. Looking forward to more books by the author.

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Leona T.

good

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2013

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my daughter got this and it was great to read. will definately look for more of the same. good work

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Maxine

Mystery/crime/ghost story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2022

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An engaging short read. Juliet is able to interact with ghosts and help them on their way to the light. In her latest job, the ghost is very reluctant to leave, needing Juliet to a job for him first. This story had lots of interesting tit bits, which would be great if they were expanded upon.

Alyson

Enjoyable read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2015

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Enjoyable well written short read. The characters are well drawn and the premise of a spook hunter being able to leave her body and become spook like for a short time worked for me.

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