God Andrew is really a master in writing magical mysteries.even though I managed to figure out most of the key points I still loved this book.... i really loved the mythical elements, how the story unfolded and how amazingly jessica's mind worked...also that ending was a bit of a cruel tease ^^gonna start the next book as soon as I get my hand on it ^^

VERDICT: 3+ stars. REVIEW: Good protagonist. Not quite enough magic this time. Damian remains too all-knowing/capable. Still, recommended.Consider: The Devil's Footprints

My discovery of Andrew Mayne’s unique perspective to crime thrillers has made me an instant fan. After loving the first book in this series, I rushed to continue the magic (pardon the pun) with this second novel, which packs just as much punch. Jessica Blackwood’s time with the FBI may have started off being somewhat drab, but when she was brought along to help crack open a case of a serial killer with the power of illusion, she discovered her niche. Now, with The Warlock behind bars, Blackwood

Name of the Devil is the sequel to Angel Killer (that I haven't read yet). Starting with book two is not the best perhaps, but I'm used to reading out of order and this one can easily be read without you having read the first book. Although if you are anything like me will you be dying to read the first book after you finished this book. I was, but I read book three instead, and now as I'm writing this review I'm reminded that I still have one book left to read woohoo!I found Name of the Devil t...

I went straight into this from book 1. Strangely, although I remember book 1 (Angel Killer) quite well I don't remember this one much at all. I gave it 3.5 stars at the time as I didn't think it was quite as good as the first books. I will certainly be reading book 3 though and, after catching up with outstanding reviews, I'm hoping future reviews will be more coherent and detailed. This is just for the record but hey, it was a good read.

This is the second book in the series--something I didn't realize when I first picked up the novel--but it reads as a stand-alone, and I had no trouble following along. The book has an interesting premise with plenty of intrigue and great FBI detail. Very original to have a protagonist with a magician background and kudos to the author for being one of the few male thriller writers I've read who doesn't describe every woman by the sum of her body parts or her level of attractiveness. Jessica is

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/invites/con...This book was kind of hard to get through; it was just really similar to the first book and not as good when the first book wasn’t great either. The first %25 felt like I was in book 1 purgatory. The whole thing was really just not great and the ending was sudden and really poorly done. A disappointing book followed by an even more disappointing ending. I gave this series a chance, but don’t think I’ll be continuing.

First Sentence: “You know what you have to do,” said the distant voice at the other end of the phone. A church in rural Hawkton explodes, killing five people, although the bodies can’t initially be found. Lead investigator, Vonda Mitchum, would like to close the case quickly. Agent Jessica Blackwood, raised in a family of master illusionists and once one herself, has a skill for looking beyond the obvious. The further she looks, the larger becomes the scope of the case and the more dangerous; no...

Wow, Jessica Blackwood can do it all - except cooking and housekeeping of course. Apparently she is indestructible, not immune to injury (although she heals faster than a cat). Humble to a fault she singlehandedly outshines every other agent in the FBI, which is sooo embarrassing for her. At this rate, this twenty-something super dynamo will be running the bureau by book five. (I need a rolling-on-the-floor emoji right now.)Aside from the fun I'm having here, still enjoy the book series and am i...

Second in the series, and more surefooted than the first, but just as enjoyable.

A large improvement from the first novel in the Jessica Blackwood Series. Mayne expands upon the emotional depths of our MC, which greatly improves her likability in my eyes. The case is entertaining. The execution is great. And the pacing is excellent. While development of the MC is all fine and dandy, unfortunately this does not extend to the supporting cast. Most, if not all, other characters in the story appear to only serve as plot elements to help our MC accomplish her goals. And so I find...

Great concept with having the main character as a illusionist, however, for me the storyline was a bit dark but not put me off reading the next in series

This book 2 of series of three books (and one short story in ebook format) is disguised as a supernatural thriller where it is in fact a thriller without any supernatural bits. Jessica Blackwod comes from a family of illusionists and her strong suit is that with her knowledge is she is able to look at matter with an unique view, she has already convinced the FBI of her talents once.The story starts with an explosion of a church and a cannibal Sherif and a preacher killing himself in public. Thes...

The major problem with this disappointing follow up is that it bulges with MacGuffins. Problems arise and are just resolved arbitrarily and with little sensible explanation.Jessica's holed up in an impossible position, surrounded by an army trying to kill her. How will she get out of it? Ah yes, the mysterious, all powerful boyfriend will just show up and chop off their heads.A reverend blows his brains out on live TV, and leaves behind a tape that suggests something awful happened in his past.

This is the second Jessica Blackwood novel. The first is Angel Killer. These books can be read as stand alone novels. Although, I am just warning you now that after you read this book, if you have not read the first one you will want to pick up a copy. I like the twist that author, Andrew Mayne has given this series and the main protagonist, Jessica. From being a magician to a cop may seem like a stretch but after reading book one and now book two, I don't see it as much of a stretch. In fact, J...

3-3.5 starsI wasn’t quite as taken with this second book. Parts of the plot just seemed too much - too out there. And yet, the kernel is not only sound, but inventive and terrific. I’m just not certain about the execution… Second-book syndrome? Jessica seems to be too much of a lone-wolf. How is she the Only One who can see past the obvious? She’s got a team working with her and that she works with, and yet, she still ends up solo, fighting for her life.Ailes isn’t in this book as much. I can’t