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It's the most anticipated reality television event of the season: three spiritualists gathered together in one house to raise the ghost of Marilyn Monroe. For celebrity medium Jaime Vegas, it's her best shot at the celebrity holy grail a TV show of her own. Because, unlike her colleagues, who... read more
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Necromancer Jaime Vegas is hired by a television show, along with other celebrity spiritualists (i.e. frauds) to raise Marilyn Monroe's spirit for a little chat on the anniversary of her death. Filming begins with Jaime and the other celebrity necromancers raising the spirits of other dead... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Jaime Vegas: red-headed actress & necromancer
- Jeremy Danvers: Werewolf and Pack Alpha
- Hope Adams: Expisco (chaos) half Demon; daughter of Lucifer. A member of the interracial council. Works for True News as a reporter for the paranormal events.
- Elena Michaels: Werewolf
- Karl Marsten: Werewolf
- Kristoff Nast: Sorcerer; Savannah's father
- Paige Winterbourne: Witch
- Lucas Cortez: Sorcerer Lawyer and heir of the Cortez cabal
- Clayton Danvers: Werewolf
- Eve Levine: Half-demon/witch. Savannah's mother. Jamie's spirit guide.
- Savannah Levine: A witch. Paige's ward.
- Becky Cheung: Add a description of this character.
- Claudia Wilson
- Bradford Grady: A star with a popular show exploring haunted European locales
- Todd Simon: producer
- Dr. Robson: parapsychologist
- Bruce Wang: specialist in ghost photography
- Angelique: spiritualist
- Adam Vasic: half-demon
- Molly Crane: dark witch
- Aratron: A eudemon
- May Donovan: Head of the Ehrich Weiss Society
- Rona Grant: Medical researcher, one of the founders of the Ehrich Weiss Society
- Zack Flynn: Member of the Ehrich Weiss Society
- Eric Botnick: Runs an occult shop and heads a group that calls itself the Disciples of Asmodai
- Stan: ghost
- Will
- Don Rice: Member of the Ehrich Weiss Society
- Murray: Was a member of the Ehrich Weiss Society, but changed his mind and wanted to trun in the group, and they killed him.
- Brendan: ghost
- Tina: Member of the Ehrich Weiss Society
Quotes edit
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“"We're belling you. I swear it."”
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“Sorry, but my sword outranks your...sock puppet.”
Eve Levine
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Suburbia: a place where they cut down trees and name streets in their memory.
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“They say that if you scratch a cynic, you’ll find a disappointed idealist underneath.
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It was easy to forgive someone for what he did to you. Not so easy when he did it to someone you love.
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“It’s a bit daunting, you know, being around someone that self-assured. So it’s nice, now and then, to get a hint that the armor isn’t as impenetrable as it looks.” “The armor is full of chinks, I’m afraid. The trick is to keep it polished to such a brilliant shine that everyone is blind to the holes.”
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“It’s a proven medical fact that one physiologic event, like orgasm, can cancel out the effects of another physiological process, such as a headache.”
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“Sorry, but my sword outranks your…” she glanced at my hand, “sock puppet.” “It’s a glass shard,” I said, lifting it.
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“Well, fun is probably pushing it but, hey, this is the first adventure I’ve survived without being kidnapped, attacked, knocked unconscious or possessed by evil spirits. A ripped blouse? Ruined skirt? Bad hair? I’d call this progress.”
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Their first bunnies! Kate’s already trying to chew an ear off. Clay’s so proud.” “No bunny chewing for Logan?” “Too crude. He’s been examining his carefully. Clay says he’s trying to find its weak spots.”
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I’d never been one to refuse an opened door or a pulled-out chair. As long as the man understood I could open my own doors, could pull out my own chairs, then I wasn’t adverse to a little chivalry.
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A rap at the balcony door. Jeremy stood there, shielding his eyes to see past the light reflecting off the glass.
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First Sentence edit
Brendan struggled to stay awake.
Table of Contents edit
I
Jamie Vegas. Centre Stage
The Angel of the South
Tansy Lane
Sick Puppes
Reprieve for Eve
Zombie Slaves
Be Prepared
Cinedt if Errirs
Captive Audience
Human Magic
II
Penalty Box
Dowsing Rod for Evil
Nature and Science
Learning Curve
Spiritualist Big Brother
Demons and Debts
Helpless
III
The Ehrich Weiss Society
Disciples of Asmodai
Hard Core
Hangman
Escape Hatch
Chivalry
Played
Better Late Than Never
Runes
Supernatural CSI
VI
Death Bodies
Ungrateful
Cadaver Dog
Runaway
Cause and Effect
The Darkest Power
Bluff and Bluster
Cover Story
Risks and Rewards
V
Morning After
The Lesson of the Nymphs
Division of Duties
Trust Issues
The Killing Room
The Demon Within
Demons and Werewolves
Miraculous
Judgement
The Road Home
The wrap-up
Errata edit
Jaime says she only knows two vampires; Cassandra and Aaron then mentions later that she got the Brentwood job as a referral from Zoe who is a vampire.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 7 of 21 in Women of the Otherworld. (standard series)
Preceded by Broken, and followed by Personal Demon.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Kelley Armstrong (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House of Canada
Country: Canada
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 0307355764
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Random House of Canada
Country: Canada
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 0307355764
Page Count: 352
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- Dewey: 813.6
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