Review: GREAT DEBUT
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 21, 2010
Allegra has cashed in her frequent flier miles to fly to Scotland and see what she's hoping is The Dedfield Rose, also known as The Flower of Death.  The information and request to come to Scotland came from Douglas MacGregor, owner of the pub Mac's.  The danger is increased when a local man is killed.  With all the threats Allegra has to face it's a good thing she has a guardian angel.  Casper, not his real name, was a warrior in a Germanic tribe that fought the Romans.  He died 1st or 2nd century AD.  In order to get into heaven he has to be a guardian angel AND abstain from sex.  This is his penance for the raping and pillaging he indulged in during his lifetime.  This translates into some serious sexual tension between Casper and Allegra.ALLEGRA FAIRWEATHER: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR is different and fun.  The story has excellent flow and reads very quickly.  I like Allegra's voice and sense of humor.  The mystery is good and trying to figure out what was coming next kept me on my toes.  One of the entities was kinda scary & not one I was really familiar with.  The relationship with Casper is very appealing.  I really appreciate the fact that they both put his entrance into heaven above their temporary carnal satisfaction.  It creates a tension and dynamic that has, in my opinion, an old fashioned romantic feel.  It would suit me if they never scratch that itch.  Their relationship has the opportunity to be something truly special and so much more that way.  The potential in Allegra's debut is promising and I eagerly look forward to her next investigation.I received this book from the publisher through netgalley