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Karma Marx is half poltergeist and half human. She grudgingly works for the Akashic League, an organization that governs Otherworldly beings, as an exorcist-slash-exterminator. Karma agrees to exorcise her husband’s latest house only if he agrees to a divorce. If that is not bad enough, she finds herself the temporary guardian to a moody, teenage poltergeist girl. Karma faces yet another obstacle after arriving at the house: Adam Dirgesinger, the house’s previous owner. When her husband ends up dead, she assists Adam in ferreting out who the murderer is. During the harrowing, twelve-hour investigation, unexpected truths and secrets are revealed.

Adam Dirgesinger is an old, third-generation orthodox poltergeist. He is a U.S. Marshal in the mundane world and also, a member of the Watch, an Otherworld version of the police, for the Akashic League. After ten days away, Adam returns home only to find he lost his house to a smarmy real estate agent. Adam decides to take matters into his hand and seals the house, with all its current occupants, for twelve hours when Karma’s husband refuses to cooperate. Much to his annoyance, someone murders Spider Marx, and the Watch issues Adam the order to determine who the murderer is before the seal ends. He trusts Karma to assist in the investigation. Adam learns much about each person within his house and the true villainy of Spider Marx.

Karma is an easy heroine to like and empathize with. I admire how she accepts her dual heritage and acknowledges the limitations of her duo bloodlines. I am curious about the mysterious power that Karma fears so much and I hope the author plans to have Karma explore and understand that power in future books. I applaud Karma’s innate compassion towards others, both otherworld and mortal, how instead of exterminating she chooses to relocate the harmless creatures. I also like how, after some goading from her father, Karma stands up to her husband and his underhanded methods.

Adam, in his exasperated grumpiness, is such a fun and amusing character. I could not help but like, and fall, for his straight-laced type of charm. I admire the lengths Adam was willing to go to right the wrong done to him and to protect the charges beneath his care. However, what I love the most about Adam, is that he never once treated Karma like the rest of the Akashic League did, instead, he saw Karma’s true worth beneath the many complicated layers. Adam interacted with Karma as if she was an equal, not a pariah.

GHOST OF A CHANCE is book one in Katie MacAlister’s paranormal mystery series, KARMA MARX. I really enjoy the unique and ingenious concept of the author’s supernatural world, the many different types of otherworldly creatures she used other than the same ones commonly found in the paranormal genre. I especially like the creative license Katie MacAlister took with the poltergeists, making their species her own.

GHOST OF A CHANCE is an entertaining paranormal mystery with some humor added in to the mixture. The story made me laugh often and just feel good inside. I hope this is not the last escapade of Karma, her little imps, the name-changing Pixie, and Adam Dirgesinger. Mostly, I am curious if there is a potential romance blooming between Karma and Adam.


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The Art of Stealing Time A Time Thief Novel Katie Macalister Books Reviews

I'm not a big fan of flashbacks, I read it but I didn't make any notes and Baltic I focused on his sexy beast through out the book because he amused and entertained me with his macho, alphaness, "we will now mate,” he announced, just like that was the end of the story." He is not one to share, "the muscle twitched again. “This is not an issue. I will kill this husband who dares claim what is mine, and then you will be able to give yourself to me freely.” He really does crack me up, “where is this child who should be mine, but who is not?” Baltic makes this story he really does, “very well,” Baltic said with haughty graciousness as he got out of the car. He stared pointedly at my chest. “But you must stop showing everyone your breasts. I realize that your rebirth has caused you to develop odd sexual preferences, but I will not tolerate my mate exposing herself to all and sundry. If you wish to display them, I and I alone will be your audience. You must resign yourself to this, mate.” I just can't get over Baltic this review will probably be ten pages because I just found him fascinating, “I don’t know. You shall have to satisfy your lustful ways upon me until he does, and even then, you may watch only, not participate. And you will not bare your breasts to Pavel or anyone else.” Don't get me wrong Ysolde cracks me up too, “he is not fat!” I yelled. “He’s just big- boned! Look!” I yanked the tail of Baltic’s shirt out of his pants, pulling it up to expose his belly. “See? Classic six-pack!” I loved this book
I love the Katie Macalister dragon books - witty, smart, sassy, funny, complex and sexy. Therefore, I was excited to see what I thought was a "new" series by the author. Upon reading other reviews, this may have been an earlier attempt. Whenever it was done, this is an extremely poor example of the author's work. The protagonist is unsympathetic, unlikable and spineless. Her soon to be ex is so over the top lecherous, he is cartoonish. The dialogue is stilted and unnatural. The teen foster child has potential, but I couldn't get past the first few chapters. It was excruciating.
Ghost of a Chance (Karma Marx Book 1)

Katie MacAlister's, “Ghost of a Chance” will grab your attention from the first page. It is a wonderfully written and fun-filled book. “Ghost of a Chance” takes you into the Otherworld filled with poltergeists, imps, Guardians, Unicorns and more Otherworld paranormal beings. The difference in Katie MacAlister’s paranormal world compared to other paranormal worlds is that this story will bring you to the state of ‘I Believe!’ from the start.

In “Ghost of a Chance”, we meet Karma, (a spirit cleaner of sorts) and her not so nice husband, real estate agent Spider. I honestly don't feel bad to tell you that he ends up murdered. Karma has just a short span of time to figure out who did it. Tall and handsome Adam, (the homeowner of the house where Spider was killed), is also on hand to add a sigh or two to the book.

Filled with the humor any Katie MacAlister readers find in all books, “Ghost of a Chance” was a book that I dived into and couldn’t put down until finished! I definitely encourage this book to be added to your reading list.
Karma Marx is half poltergeist and half human. She grudgingly works for the Akashic League, an organization that governs Otherworldly beings, as an exorcist-slash-exterminator. Karma agrees to exorcise her husband’s latest house only if he agrees to a divorce. If that is not bad enough, she finds herself the temporary guardian to a moody, teenage poltergeist girl. Karma faces yet another obstacle after arriving at the house Adam Dirgesinger, the house’s previous owner. When her husband ends up dead, she assists Adam in ferreting out who the murderer is. During the harrowing, twelve-hour investigation, unexpected truths and secrets are revealed.

Adam Dirgesinger is an old, third-generation orthodox poltergeist. He is a U.S. Marshal in the mundane world and also, a member of the Watch, an Otherworld version of the police, for the Akashic League. After ten days away, Adam returns home only to find he lost his house to a smarmy real estate agent. Adam decides to take matters into his hand and seals the house, with all its current occupants, for twelve hours when Karma’s husband refuses to cooperate. Much to his annoyance, someone murders Spider Marx, and the Watch issues Adam the order to determine who the murderer is before the seal ends. He trusts Karma to assist in the investigation. Adam learns much about each person within his house and the true villainy of Spider Marx.

Karma is an easy heroine to like and empathize with. I admire how she accepts her dual heritage and acknowledges the limitations of her duo bloodlines. I am curious about the mysterious power that Karma fears so much and I hope the author plans to have Karma explore and understand that power in future books. I applaud Karma’s innate compassion towards others, both otherworld and mortal, how instead of exterminating she chooses to relocate the harmless creatures. I also like how, after some goading from her father, Karma stands up to her husband and his underhanded methods.

Adam, in his exasperated grumpiness, is such a fun and amusing character. I could not help but like, and fall, for his straight-laced type of charm. I admire the lengths Adam was willing to go to right the wrong done to him and to protect the charges beneath his care. However, what I love the most about Adam, is that he never once treated Karma like the rest of the Akashic League did, instead, he saw Karma’s true worth beneath the many complicated layers. Adam interacted with Karma as if she was an equal, not a pariah.

GHOST OF A CHANCE is book one in Katie MacAlister’s paranormal mystery series, KARMA MARX. I really enjoy the unique and ingenious concept of the author’s supernatural world, the many different types of otherworldly creatures she used other than the same ones commonly found in the paranormal genre. I especially like the creative license Katie MacAlister took with the poltergeists, making their species her own.

GHOST OF A CHANCE is an entertaining paranormal mystery with some humor added in to the mixture. The story made me laugh often and just feel good inside. I hope this is not the last escapade of Karma, her little imps, the name-changing Pixie, and Adam Dirgesinger. Mostly, I am curious if there is a potential romance blooming between Karma and Adam.