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ja3m3's review against another edition
3.0
In [b:The Prophet|13024331|The Prophet (Graveyard Queen, #3)|Amanda Stevens|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1322258553s/13024331.jpg|18187177] Amelia returns to the safety of Charleston, SC, only to be haunted by a murdered detective who needs her help to find his killer. I liked this book because Stevens is very detailed in describing the beauty and mystery of the city of Charleston; however, this book reads more like a paranormal romance and wasn't as spooky as the first two in the series. Stevens does wrap up the series, but with a few twists.
lia_trn's review against another edition
2.0
HUGE DISAPOINTMENT
What's happen to the writing???? Amelia has lost all her charms, she turns into a stalker constantly lusting after Devlin... The plot is not as interesting as the first two... I might even consider the 3rd plot as non-existed. There's nothing haunting, or creepy or even a slightly bit intriguing in this 3rd installment of the series. Gosh I'm disapointed...
What's happen to the writing???? Amelia has lost all her charms, she turns into a stalker constantly lusting after Devlin... The plot is not as interesting as the first two... I might even consider the 3rd plot as non-existed. There's nothing haunting, or creepy or even a slightly bit intriguing in this 3rd installment of the series. Gosh I'm disapointed...
sparklingreader's review against another edition
3.0
This is a good book with lots of creepy elements. Unfortunately, I came into the series late – this being the first one I read. That being said, I am definitely looking for the first two in order to really understand what’s going on. You don’t need to have read them to enjoy the book, but it would probably help.
In this story, Amelia returns to her life in Charleston and a haunted detective, Devlin (and his nasty dead wife, Mariama, and daughter, Shani). The ghost of a murdered cop enlists Amelia’s help, and she quickly becomes embroiled in dynamic mystery, full of lies, murder, drugs, and ghosts.
What I liked:
The writing. Amanda Stevens is a talented writer with a gift for getting under your skin.
The progression of the relationship between hero and heroine.
The more than satisfying mystery.
Stevens world-building and portrayal of Southern life and the descriptions she gives of Charleston was amazing. Made me want to curl up with a glass of sweet tea and dream of mossy trees and scrolled ironwork. Nice.
What I didn’t like:
When around Devlin, Amelia is a self-deprecating wimp. She’s also weak-willed when it comes to dealing with ghosts in general. The “I know I shouldn’t do this but I’m going to anyway” attitude got old real fast.
This was touted as the third and final in the series, but it didn’t feel like “the end” – there seemed to be too many more questions left unanswered.
Recommendations: If you’ve read the other books in the series, definitely pick this one up. If you haven’t, it’s a good story, but you’d probably enjoy it more if you read the other ones first. Still, not a bad paranormal read.
In this story, Amelia returns to her life in Charleston and a haunted detective, Devlin (and his nasty dead wife, Mariama, and daughter, Shani). The ghost of a murdered cop enlists Amelia’s help, and she quickly becomes embroiled in dynamic mystery, full of lies, murder, drugs, and ghosts.
What I liked:
The writing. Amanda Stevens is a talented writer with a gift for getting under your skin.
The progression of the relationship between hero and heroine.
The more than satisfying mystery.
Stevens world-building and portrayal of Southern life and the descriptions she gives of Charleston was amazing. Made me want to curl up with a glass of sweet tea and dream of mossy trees and scrolled ironwork. Nice.
What I didn’t like:
When around Devlin, Amelia is a self-deprecating wimp. She’s also weak-willed when it comes to dealing with ghosts in general. The “I know I shouldn’t do this but I’m going to anyway” attitude got old real fast.
This was touted as the third and final in the series, but it didn’t feel like “the end” – there seemed to be too many more questions left unanswered.
Recommendations: If you’ve read the other books in the series, definitely pick this one up. If you haven’t, it’s a good story, but you’d probably enjoy it more if you read the other ones first. Still, not a bad paranormal read.
sandracabanes's review against another edition
2.0
2'5 ⭐
Al igual que los anteriores libros, lo que consigue captar mi atención es el "enigma" o misterio que se plantea en cada libro. En este se ha centrado mucho en Devlin, el inspector del que está obsesionada Amelia, y los fantasmas que le acechan. El misterio (resolver un asesinato) sí ha conseguido entretenerme, pero no siento que tengan mucha química entre ellos y en realidad solo disfrutaba al leer los pensamientos de la protagonista respecto a él porque sentía que se estaba montando una película ella sola. Aparecen personajes que se han mencionado en otros libros y que me han llamado más la atención que la dupla protagonista, como Darius o Isabel. Esperaba encontrar algunos de los temas que se plantearon en el segundo libro, como la idea del Mal, pero no ha sido así. Seguiré con la saga, porque la estoy usando un poco de lectura comodín, aunque no están todos traducidos. Me temo que con el cuarto tendré que plantarme sin saber el final de todo.
Al igual que los anteriores libros, lo que consigue captar mi atención es el "enigma" o misterio que se plantea en cada libro. En este se ha centrado mucho en Devlin, el inspector del que está obsesionada Amelia, y los fantasmas que le acechan. El misterio (resolver un asesinato) sí ha conseguido entretenerme, pero no siento que tengan mucha química entre ellos y en realidad solo disfrutaba al leer los pensamientos de la protagonista respecto a él porque sentía que se estaba montando una película ella sola. Aparecen personajes que se han mencionado en otros libros y que me han llamado más la atención que la dupla protagonista, como Darius o Isabel. Esperaba encontrar algunos de los temas que se plantearon en el segundo libro, como la idea del Mal, pero no ha sido así. Seguiré con la saga, porque la estoy usando un poco de lectura comodín, aunque no están todos traducidos. Me temo que con el cuarto tendré que plantarme sin saber el final de todo.
amibunk's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
Reading this novel made me laugh out loud several times. Sadly, this book is supposed to be a supernatural thriller that leaves one cowering under the covers, not guffawing. But how you not chuckle when you read phrases like "The air held a musty hint of death" or "The bird called hauntingly, it was the sound of death lurking nearby" over and over? Additionally, the author's overkill of the word 'synchronicity' almost drove me insane. Finally, the main character's uncanny ability to find the exact clue necessary to advance the plot (by chance, always by chance) was seriously overplayed.
I'm now checking Amanda Stevens off my list of authors to follow. (Unless I need a good laugh.)
Reading this novel made me laugh out loud several times. Sadly, this book is supposed to be a supernatural thriller that leaves one cowering under the covers, not guffawing. But how you not chuckle when you read phrases like "The air held a musty hint of death" or "The bird called hauntingly, it was the sound of death lurking nearby" over and over? Additionally, the author's overkill of the word 'synchronicity' almost drove me insane. Finally, the main character's uncanny ability to find the exact clue necessary to advance the plot (by chance, always by chance) was seriously overplayed.
I'm now checking Amanda Stevens off my list of authors to follow. (Unless I need a good laugh.)
blodeuedd's review against another edition
4.0
This book had another feel to it than the intense book 2. That one was eerie and haunted me. This one is more calm, but not in the good way that calm is. No it's more like being drugged and calm. Waking around in a mist.
“Never acknowledge the Dead. Never stray from hallowed ground. Never associate with the haunted. Never tempt fate.”
All things Amelia has done and in this book we see what it does to her. She is on the case to find a murdered, she associate with a ghost, and she is back in Charleston and can't stay away from Devlin and his ghosts.
Strange drugs, old magic and trickery. A Charleston where the darker side is shown. Amelia meets new friends, and new enemies and we get a few questions answered. But when the book ends, there is still so much left to be told and I was happy to read that Stevens is working in 3 more books. Things are yet to be told and Amelia will surely deal with the darkness that is gathering.
Sure it was not as good as book 2 but then book was utterly amazing! It was because it was intense while this one had that weird calm over it.
A southern Gothic mystery. A series I recommend to everyone.
“Never acknowledge the Dead. Never stray from hallowed ground. Never associate with the haunted. Never tempt fate.”
All things Amelia has done and in this book we see what it does to her. She is on the case to find a murdered, she associate with a ghost, and she is back in Charleston and can't stay away from Devlin and his ghosts.
Strange drugs, old magic and trickery. A Charleston where the darker side is shown. Amelia meets new friends, and new enemies and we get a few questions answered. But when the book ends, there is still so much left to be told and I was happy to read that Stevens is working in 3 more books. Things are yet to be told and Amelia will surely deal with the darkness that is gathering.
Sure it was not as good as book 2 but then book was utterly amazing! It was because it was intense while this one had that weird calm over it.
A southern Gothic mystery. A series I recommend to everyone.
leslie_turner0121's review against another edition
3.0
In my mind, I compare this series to the Sookie Stackhouse series, except with ghosts instead of vampires and S. Carolina instead of Louisiana. They are not bad (not great either though) but start to become the same book over and over with just a few exceptions. Very predictable. They are a quick read though and do get you wrapped up in them. On to the next!
jules_writes's review against another edition
4.0
I really hope that The Prophet isn't the last in the series!!!??!!!
elvenavari's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely the weakest book in the series (so far) and I am so disappointed. I absolutely loved the second book. It was downright creepy. But this one? It turned Twilight-ish with Amelia obsessed with Devlin and all the stalking going on. I thought something interesting was going to happen with Maiama and Darius but that was a let down too. I can only hope that the next book has more going on with Amelia's powers.
tiredcat's review against another edition
5.0
What a great way to end the first trio of books. I really hope this becomes a larger series.