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Jodi knows that any slip-ups made by the Ophi--a special group of necromancers born under the 13th sign of the zodiac--will fall on her shoulders... and that Hades is just waiting for them to screw up so he can wipe out the Ophi line. Unfortunately, Jodi has only convinced one Ophi to join her school: A hot guy named Chase who jeopardizes her relationship with Alex. Jodi loves Alex, but Chase can enhance her powers with just a touch—making her stronger than any Ophi has ever been. Her mixed emotions send her powers surging out of control, and the dead start rising without her conscious summoning—exactly what Hades doesn't want! If she chooses Alex over Chase, she may lose the battle to Hades, leading the Ophi race to extinction. If she chooses Chase, she might be able to stop Hades for good… but lose everything else. Jodi needs to figure things out fast--because death is stalking her at every turn. Views: 16
Twelve years ago, Jillian Henriksen cut off all her hair and placed it in her young husband's hands as he was buried. After his tragic accident, she clung to the only remaining stability she had: her young son, her family of women, and her job at their restaurant, The Shore Leave Café.Now it is summer again, and change is in the hot and humid air, including the arrival of Jillian's older sister Joelle, home now to stay. And then there is Justin Miller, a long time family friend, sexy but damaged after a terrible accident five years earlier. Will Jillian and Justin dare to risk their broken hearts and take a chance on love? Views: 16
Collateral Damage is the second book in the Hannibal Jones Mystery series. Bea Collins came home from work to find that her boy friend Dean had disappeared. When she asked Hannibal Jones for help, Hannibal feared that his quarry had decided to run off with another woman after taking most of Bea's money. Little did he suspect that he would find Dean soon after he was accused of a bloody murder. Then he learned of previous killings linked to Dean's life - one of which took the lives of his father. It soon became clear that Hannibal would have to solve a series of murders in order to clear Dean's name.ReviewCamacho employs a smooth, professional writing style that makes for easy and pleasurable reading, as does his hero, Hannibal Jones. -- Denise M. Clark, Denise's Pieces Book ReviewsCamacho has a great thing going with Hannibal Jones, and he should keep cranking out stories. -- Midwest Book ReviewCollateral Damage is a well-plotted tale where not everything is what it seems. Camacho creates in Jones a likeable protagonist. -- Kathryn Lively, Blether Book ReviewHannibal is intriguing and complex. The mystery works with plenty of twists and turns. A fast and enjoyable read. -- Kevin Tipple, EpinionsNicely worked plot, constant action and likable characters recommend this to larger collections. --Library Journal MagazineAbout the AuthorAustin S. Camacho grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York, and attended Union College in Schenectady, New York. After a variety of jobs he joined the Army as a broadcast journalist. On the American Forces Network, his radio and TV news stories informed military families overseas. During his military service, Austin began work on his Masters degree while rising to the rank of Sergeant First Class. Today, he lives in northern Virginia, and does public affairs work for the Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses. Views: 16
