Shifting Dreams

By: Elizabeth Hunter

Narrated by: Liisa Ivary

"If Jena knew anything from growing up in a town full of shapeshifters, it was this: Everything changed."

From Elizabeth Hunter, author of the best-selling Elemental Mysteries, comes the first novel in the new Cambio Springs Mysteries, Shifting Dreams.

Somedays Jena Crowe just can't get a break. Work at her diner never ends, her two boys are bundles of energy, and she's pretty sure her oldest is about to shift into something furry or feathery. Added to that, changes seem to be coming to the tiny town of Cambio Springs, big changes that not everyone in the isolated town of shapeshifters is thrilled about. Caleb Gilbert was looking for change, and the quiet desert town seemed just the ticket for a more peaceful life. He never counted on violence finding him, nor could he have predicted just how crazy his new life would become. When murder rocks their small community, Caleb and Jena will have to work together. And when the new Chief of Police isn’t put off by any of her usual defenses, Jena may be faced with the most frightening change of all: lowering the defenses around her carefully guarded heart.

©2013 Elizabeth Hunter (P)2014 Audible Inc.

amazing

I enjoyed listening to the audio book this is my first one I definitely keep me entertained and how the narrator change her voice tones for each of the characters help me distinguish which character was talking during the reading enjoy the book also very good will definitely be looking for the next one

What a disapointment..

This is a girly love story with a touch of the supernatural thrown in.. What a waste of a credit. I was looking for a bit of action, just not there.. It should have been advertised a bit differently..

Enjoyable read

Elizabeth Hunter has a way of pulling you into a story and holding you there. This first book in the Cambio Springs series does not disappoint. If you like stories with heart, you will definitely enjoy this novel.

Great world building

This was my first introduction to Elizabeth Hunter, and I am so happy that I found her through a book blogging friend of mine. I listened to the Audible edition, narrated by Liisa Ivary, and this is just another example of how a good narrator can take a good book and make it even better. Her smooth delivery led me through the book, introducing me to the characters and the world in a smooth and well-modulated way.

The story itself introduces us to Cambio Springs, a shifter town – a dying town since the military base closed down. Without something good happening, the town will disappear, and the safety of its inhabitants as well. A bar, a small school, and a tiny café are about it. Seven extended families started the town when one of their number had a vision of a crow flying over hot springs. And one of those springs is very, very special.

Jena Crowe is a single mother, trying to keep her two boys fed and a roof over all their heads. After losing her husband three years ago she is lonely, but so busy she has no time to make any changes to that situation. Here comes Caleb Gilbert, the new Police Chief – a normal, apparently. Well, maybe not.

The story is interesting, the mythology well written, and it kept my attention quite well. There are some congruency issues that should have been caught by the editor, but they weren’t enough to be completely irritating. As another reviewer pointed out the Caleb character was pretty dumb at times – an officer who makes the kind of mistakes he makes is a dead man – clearly illogical for someone with his background. I really enjoyed the world building the most about the book. Interesting world building, to me, is just as important as character development. Ms. Hunter does just that.

I will be trying out her other books when I get a chance. I picked up A Hidden Fire: Elemental Mysteries, Book 1 narrated by Dina Pearlman. Right now it is on sale at Audible for $1.99, what a great deal!

ehhhh

ended up zoning out often. The "twist" is pretty obvious. I really enjoy Elizabeth Hunter's writing but this one was a bit anticlimactic.

Wonderful Author!

Wonderful Author! Enjoy all of her books series and Be sure to read about B and Giovanni 😍

Glad to Find This Series

This was a fun, light listen. Enjoyed the story and all it's twists and turns. I am looking forward to reading more stories about Cambio Springs!

A special shifting hometown

Jena Crowe moved home to Cambio Springs three years ago with her two sons. After her husband died, they needed the support of family and community. They’ve settled in, but Jena’s life gets shaken up again with the arrival of a new town sheriff. And the town gets shaken up with the murder of one of their own; by one of their own. And Sheriff Caleb Gilbert gets shaken up when he finds out firsthand Cambio Springs’ biggest secret.
Ivary does an OK job of narration.

Small-town Women’s fiction paranormal romantic mystery

A light small-town paranormal romantic (more women’s fictiony) crime mystery in dual POV. A fun cast of characters, building suspicion with constantly high stakes without overdoing it (not a cozy mystery but not grizzly either), and lots of romantic tension and growth. I found the two characters were both well represented in their chapters and added to the story with their POVs. Fun, interesting, and a quick easy read. I listened to the audio and the narrator did a good job separating characters into unique voices and personalities.

Easy listen!

Hunter puts a lovely twist on the traditional shifter books! This book centers around Cambio Springs, a small town made of all kinds of shifters. The town mayor decides to bring an outsider in to start/head up the new police force and there is much backlash. Throw in a murder for the new police chief to solve and Coyote the trickster and this book takes a unique turn! Couldn’t put it down! Loved the family vibe the entire town creates and the slow burn romance as well!