Crime Seen

Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 5

By: Victoria Laurie

Narrated by: Elizabeth Michaels

Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye, is having a hard time getting over a gunshot wound from her last case-especially because she didn't see the shots coming. Out of work and second-guessing her abilities, she tries to get back in the saddle by helping her boyfriend Dutch with some of his FBI cases. And soon enough, her intuition returns-with a vengeance.

©2007 Victoria Laurie (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Abby is back!

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Abby's story picks up three months after her terrifying ordeal in Colorado. The last case blindsided her when her "guides" didn't warn her about about the impending horrific outcome she was about to face. Healing was a process she never thought would include psychological well-being as well. After three months of living it up with Dutch, her caretaker and lover, she avoids calls like the plague! She finally accepts a call from a long time client and private investigator, only after Dutch refuses to lie to Candace about Abby not "being available."

As it turns out, Candace wanted to talk to Abby about sub-leasing her office space because Abby didn't appear to be returning to work any time soon. Boy, was Abby relieved! She wasn't sure if her "intuition" was working or not and was scared to find out just yet. Candace's timing couldn't have been more perfect! To try and jump start Abby off the couch and back into the saddle, Dutch asks Abby if she is up for helping him on three cold cases he has been working on, as he has come to a dead end on all three. Well, hell ya, Abby jumps on it 'cause Dutch has never asked her for help before! Just when Abby has agreed to help, Milo, Dutch's ex-partner, comes by to discuss a parole hearing in which they will be testifying. Curiosity pulling Abby towards them, the men tell their story to her. Milo's old partner before Dutch was murdered 9 years earlier. Lutz, the man imprisoned for the crime, had confessed to the murder and had made a plea deal that made him eligible for parole early.

In typical Abby fashion, when she goes to look through the case files Dutch has asked her help on, she is drawn to the ONE that is on Lutz, and not the ones from Dutch. Abby, "But that was the one screaming at me!". Uh huh, sure Abby...

Abby gets herself in the middle of a pretty scary situation when she gets involved in the Lutz case which isn't even suppose to be a "case," and she drags Candace into it! Thank god Candace is a super ninja, in-shape force to be reckoned with,who also carries a gun! Of course, Abby is keeping all this detective work on the Lutz case from Dutch and Milo, but watching her lie, very badly at that, about what she's doing and where she is all the time to Dutch is hilarious! Abby is such a bad liar, and everyone knows it, but she does it anyway which makes it even funnier! The fact that Dutch is putting up with her shenanigans is pretty surprising, but also knowing how Abby is, he should be terrified.

I totally related to Abby's story in this book on a personal level. For one, Dutch's cat Virgil. Ugh, I just don't do cats, and they know it. The pure irritation that Abby was experiencing with Virgil was understanding, but Dutch kept smirking and making it sound unintentional and harmless which made him come across as a jerk. I mean, do you think it's funny to have your purse shit on by a cat, or your side of the bed covered in cat piss, or your clothes vomited on? Ok, maybe if you haven't had such experiences with cats, and it is just a book, then ya, BUT, if you HAVE had awful experiences with someone else's cat(s), and you know what I'm talking about, then the answer is NO. Dogs rule cats drool.... na na nana na! Two; her hesitation to go back to work because she thought her gift failed her. Another real life experience for me that had me feeling deep empathy for Abby, and in this case Milo as well. Milo is such a teddy bear, and I love him :)

The new work relationship that was introduced with Candace was pretty awesome! They worked well together, almost like Abby and Theresa had before Theresa moved to California. I hope we continue to see more of Candace working with Abby because I absolutely loved them as partners! You will not believe, or maybe you will, the trouble Abby winds up in this time, and it will keep you on your toes 'til the end.

Abby gets into trouble, Surprise!!

Great series, very light, just fun. A good addition to the series. Abby is a bit lacking in common sense, still makes for a fun story.

Each one is better!

This series gets better with each read. The characters are fun, the story interesting, the sister less annoying, and the narration top-notch.

Great!

Fun to listen to. Characters always interesting! Listening to all of this series. Author is great!

Just alright.

More of an investigation story then a mystery. I get that the author was trying to make Abby recovering from her injury realistic but some of the gym/recovering scenes were boring. There are also issues with things like Abby not being able to lie to her boyfriend at the beginning but then lying to him with no issues towards the end.

Great Series!

What did you like about this audiobook?

The author pulls you in and makes you feel like you KNOW the characters....great writing.

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

Yes! I have devoured the entire series!

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

The narrator does a great job.

Another great book

My only complaint is that the reader does not have different voices for the characters so sometimes it’s hard to know who is talking. I do however love her voice so it isn’t a huge issue 😊. Can’t wait to start the next in the series.

I like the story-but not a fan of narrator

What made the experience of listening to Crime Seen the most enjoyable?

I am enjoying the story line, but not the narrator...

What didn’t you like about Elizabeth Michaels’s performance?

I don't like the way she reads...too slow, no characterization.

Couple Trouble in Paradise

Uh-oh! There's trouble in paradise. Will the various couples make it through? Will she and her friend solve another crime? Well, multiple crimes.

A new authoress to love!

I just happened to stumble upon one of Victoria Laurie’s books by sheer coincidence and fell in love with it . Now I’m on book 5🙂. Nothing but good praises for her and the narrator .