Near Death by Rich Hosek

Rich Hosek

Author, Editor (anthology)

Near Death

Near Death introduces parapsychologist Dr. Jennifer Daye and police detective Nate Raney in a ghostly mystery. When Nate is shot during a high-stakes robbery, he awakens from the ordeal during which he was clinically dead with the information he needs to track down the men who shot him. However, he remains skeptical that there is anything paranormal about the revelations. Jennifer believes otherwise and tries to convince Nate to share the story of his near-death experience. Nate is reluctant, but she does convince him to team up with her for the investigation of an uninvited ghost in a woman’s apartment. Near Death brings this investigative odd couple together in a fast-paced story that takes you on an exciting journey through the paranormal that draws Jennifer and Nate into a decades-old cold case.

Plot/Idea: 8 out of 10

Originality: 8 out of 10

Prose: 8 out of 10

Character/Execution: 8 out of 10

Overall: 8.00 out of 10

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: Near Death, a Raney/Daye investigation, is a paranormal mystery novel which is briskly paced and consistently engaging. Its impressive cast of characters, spearheaded by the odd couple of Raney and Daye, are well orchestrated and the storyline is dynamic and involving.

Prose: The text is a collaborative effort between Hosek, Rudnick and Auerbach, and their skills combine well, providing great attention to detail in the crime scenes in particular. The world of paranormal investigations is convincingly realized, with sharp, naturalistic dialogue and a keen eye for plot development to boot.

Originality: Near Death is a gripping paranormal mystery thriller littered with tangible elements of psychic phenomena. The writing team has a knack for effortlessly creating tension-filled drama, with promise of further entries in the Raney/Daye series to come.

Character/Execution: The bizarre investigative pairing of Jennifer Daye, a parapsychologist, and Nate Raney, a police detective, is extremely effective and gives the book a sharp and dynamic focus. Furthermore, the often intricate character descriptions help transmit personality traits very successfully.

Blurb: A dynamic paranormal mystery thriller.

Date Submitted: August 15, 2024

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