IT TAKES A PSYCHIC Jayne Castle
Any time Jayne Castle publishes another book about the world of Harmony, it’s a cause for celebration. It Takes a Psychic is no exception.
Leona Griffin is a para-archaeologist whose job is to authenticate alien artifacts. This story starts with her being called to a gala evening at the Antiquarian Society to confirm that their artifacts are indeed alien and therefore very, very old. For these items to be in private hands means a black market and that a lot of money has changed hands.
Enter Oliver Rancourt, a man with the ability to remain unnoticed by everyone, except, that is, Leona.
Leona is surprised to find a box from old Earth alongside the alien artifacts, since most of what the colonists brought with them did not do well in the new world. Surprised and apprehensive, she decides to slip out early, but finds a trail of blood that leads to a dead body on the premises. Oliver shows up and guides her out through the alien tunnels that lie under the city.
So, what is so important that it is hidden inside the old Earth box? And who is willing to kill to get to it? And even more important, why is what is hidden in the box so important to both Oliver and Leona and not just to the killer?
For anyone who is unfamiliar with Jayne Castle’s books, she has created the world of Harmony, which emigrants from Earth colonized over ancient, alien ruins. Several generations have now lived on Harmony, which has influenced the psychic abilities of its populace to some degree. Some people can make their living by tapping into this psychic energy, such as Leona being able to authenticate the alien artifacts and Oliver remaining unnoticed in social environments.
Action, tension, romance and humor are blended in exactly the right quantities.
Well done, Jayne Castle.
I am absolutely delighted that NetGalley sent me this book to read and review.

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