Stranger Still. A Psychic Thriller. (Strange Series Book 3) - The Strange Series 3
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“Bending over me solicitously was a porcelain-headed, laughing policeman; wide-mouthed with mirth, he leaned closer, tilting his head in a parody of concern. Eyeless he watched me, tongueless he chanted, I knew the chant and my mind couldn’t help but chant with him, ‘Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I knew exactly what to do with you.’”
Telepathy, along with sundry other odd abilities, have landed Stella more than once, in situations at best controversial, at worst life-threatening. But she’s always known; you have to fight your own corner as best you can, no point beating yourself up about it.
Now, though, times have changed, and different priorities. She’s married, with a baby on the way and a flourishing business. She simply has to deal with a couple of worrying issues, and then all should be smooth sailing.
But isn't it a fact, just when you think you’ve got all your ducks in a row, life can turn right around and bite you on the bottom?
Another Roller-Coaster of a Psi-Fi Thriller in the Strange Series. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.
Reviews
Margaret 5 out of 5 stars. Another wonderful page turner! Reviewed in the United States on 1 September 2021 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Marilyn Messik has done it again! This, the third book in the series, was a page turner! I could not put it down until it was done! Continuing the story in this paranormal thriller, Messik continues her masterful character development and storytelling that she showed in the first two books. Grab all three and immerse yourself in this strange and fanciful World that she has created! You’ll thank me later!
S.J. Higbee 5 out of 5 starsAwesome continuation of my favourite series of the year... I WANT MORE! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 November 2020 Format: Kindle Edition Stella is my new best friend – it’s official. Opinionated and often cranky, she has been defying expectations throughout her life. Firstly there are those odd abilities of hers that have caused as many problems as they may have solved, though she is scaldingly aware that she was remarkably lucky to have been born into such a tough-minded, loving family. It doesn’t help that most of the time, all she wants is to lead a perfectly normal life, and now she has found her niche, with her own business, and someone who loves her for who she is, it looks as though she is set fair. But as the blurb makes clear, just when she starts to relax and assume everything is – more or less – okay, that’s when it generally goes wrong. I loved this one even more than the others. It’s when I realised how rarely we see a pregnant woman feature as a main protagonist – and it’s done very well. As is the growing sense of wrongness, which could be put down to the pregnancy, after all, Stella isn’t sure if her baby has the same abilities and if they could be affecting her mind. It’s always a tricky balance, building up a slow-burn issue in this manner – too much and it becomes a boring repetitive mantra that holds up the pace; too little and the reader feels ambushed and a bit bamboozled when the enormity of the Big Bad slams into view. Messik nails it. It doesn’t hurt that Stella is surrounded by a cast of vivid characters, many of them magnificently eccentric, ranging from her almost indestructible Aunt Kitty, who has somehow inserted herself into Stella’s business, to Laura, her pill-popping mother-in-law, whose appalled horror at her son’s marriage to Stella is hilarious. In fact, despite the fact that some of Stella’s adventures explore the darker side of human nature, the chippy humour throughout frequently had me laughing aloud. Though there were a couple of poignant moments that also had me tearing up. It’s a special book that makes you laugh and cry… There is a doozy of a twist right at the end of this one that has me yearning for more Messik goodness RIGHT NOW! Because I am struggling badly with a major book hangover. Highly recommended for anyone who likes their paranormal thrillers narrated by a feisty, humorous woman who leaps off the page so vividly, I’ve been dreaming of her… 10/10
Robin Brown 5 out of 5 stars. Couldn't get enough! Reviewed in the United States on 4 February 2021 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I started this series thinking it was going to be a little different than what it turned into. I fell in love with Stella immediately, and again in love with each additional character added. It was with relish I ripped through all three books, staying up way past the wee hours of the morning! I don't want it to end..... perhaps we need to pick up with Sara and her story. You must read! I'm in search of more from this author!!
