Review: Interesting and solid but a little choppy at times.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
"Soul Scavengers - Wilde and the Witch (Soul Scavengers #1)" by Lisagh J. Winters3 out of 5 starsIf you are looking for something paranormal and a little bit Twilight Zone then look no further than the Soul Scavengers series.  Sullivan Wilde is cantankerous and very set in his ways.  While he believes in spirits he doesn't believe in the idea that a person can communicate with them.  Enter Olivia Emerson, a young medium/clairvoyant, who can do just that.  When a case for Sully's TV show, Soul Scavengers, throws them together strange happenings force him to rethink everything he knows about the spirit world and his own personal life.Sullivan is ornery and that is putting it mildly.  At first glance he seems rude and often times just plain mean.  However, a more thorough study reveals that his heart is heavily armored and something from his past has shaped his views on all mediums.  I appreciated his scientific approach to the paranormal and his assertion that not all hauntings are legitimate.  His leanings are very realistic and I liked that Winters made him skeptical.  Sully is not your typical male lead and I liked that.  I found him refreshing and a nice change of pace.Olivia has grit and a lot of backbone...both of those necessary when dealing with Sully.  She's young and still struggling to find a way to be comfortable in her skin.  I liked her back story and felt like Winters took the time to develop this character well.  She has definite chemistry with Sully and their witty banter was quite enjoyable.  Her ability to communicate with the dead seemed to sit very naturally on her and was not the least bit out of character.  It was easy to believe in the things she saw and felt.Overall, the story is interesting and the character development is solid.  The plotline moved along well and the pacing was good.  Winters' writing style is a little bit choppy at times and there are moments when you feel jerked about.  Her transitions from Sully's perspective to Olivia's are not always smooth and easy to follow.  Other than that, it's a quick read and an interesting story.*I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*Shannon, My Secret Book Spot