The Others, Book 6
Synopsis: Human laws do not apply in the territory controlled by the Others–vampires, shapeshifters, and paranormal beings even more deadly. And this is a fact that humans should never, ever forget . . .
After her divorce, Vicki DeVine took over a rustic resort near Lake Silence, in a human town that is not human controlled. Towns like Vicki’s have no distance from the Others, the dominant predators that rule most of the land and all of the water throughout the world. And when a place has no boundaries, you never really know what’s out there watching you.
Vicki was hoping to find a new career and a new life. But when her lodger, Aggie Crowe–one of the shapeshifting Others–discovers a dead body, Vicki finds trouble instead. The detectives want to pin the man’s death on her, despite the evidence that nothing human could have killed the victim. As Vicki and her friends search for answers, things get dangerous–and it’ll take everything they have to stay alive.
Review: After finishing the story of Meg and Simon, I was really curious to discover this first spin off. How not to be? I loved all the novels and was really excited to see what the author was going to present us.
Vicki has managed to rebuild her life since her divorce. This is not easy because she keeps the consequences of moral harassment that her husband has made her suffer and she is not very comfortable with men. But she has rebuilt herself and she is trying to create a kind of little inn for everyone. Yet nothing is simple and when she discovers a body not far from home, it’s the beginning of trouble. It seems that her ex-husband is related to this story and that he is part of a group that wants to acquire her land. They seem to have forgotten the rules that govern this place or the fact that Vicki is helped by Others who have attached themselves to her.
I had a great time with this story but I must say that I found it a little below regarding the previous ones. Vicki is finally, when you think about it, pretty close to Meg on several points, but it’s true that no one in this style can surpass the original heroine for me. I really liked following the investigation and seeing what the characters were going to do next. It was also very nice to see some links with the first volumes even if it’s really very light. This novel is finally quite a standalone and the story is self-sufficient.
I wonder if the author will propose anything else, but in any case I was delighted to immerse myself in the universe and to discover new characters that make us travel!
Silvia
I haven’t read the first instalment yet, but it seems to me like this is just a series I should add to my list! I’m glad to hear this one can work as a stand-alone, but I’ll still check the others 😉
Melliane
you definitely should try!
Jenea's Book Obsession
This sounds like a great read! And a series I need to add too. Great review.
Melliane
it’s a great series
kindlemom1
I do wonder with the way this ended if there will be more. I’m seriously hoping there will be because I liked this so much more than I had anticipated.
Melliane
I think I saw that she is writing a new one but maybe not about Vicky?
Lorna
I enjoyed this, but thought like you, Meg can never be replaced. Still I liked Bishop’s world building and that it was still in the Others world. I am hoping for more in this world as well
Melliane
yes the worls is quite amazing!
Vanessa
Anne Bishop is in my top list and this series is definitely my kind of read! Can’t wait to try her out
Melliane
It’s a great series
blodeuedd
OMG super jelly! I will wait for print…SIGH
Mary Kirkland
That definitely sounds like my kind of book.
Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)
I loved the original series, but for some reason this spin-off isn’t calling to me. Maybe because, like you said, no one can live up to Meg.
Melliane
I can understand that
ShootingStarsMag
I still need to read the original series. Sorry this one didn’t quite live up to those, but it seems like you enjoyed it overall, which is good!
-Lauren
Melliane
yes it was still good
Sophia Rose
Glad the spin-off was a success. I’ve got the first three books in the original series on my shelf and just need to read them.
Melliane
you really need to read them!
Ash
Oh wow this looks awesome!
LilyElement Book Reviews
I’m so excited for this one 🙂
Carole Rae
Bummer it wasn’t AS good as the past ones. But at least you still enjoyed it.
Melliane
yes, it would have been complicated to have something as awesome
Melissa (Books and Things)
I’m glad you still enjoyed it. I have to finish this series and I’m going slow since I know it has come to an end. However, knowing I can still continue in this world it might make me get to those books sooner. 🙂
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
That cover is awesome. Kinda creepy, but I love it! Sounds like a great read. 🙂
Melliane
yes I like it as well
Greg
I love that cover, looks so mysterious. Sorry to hear this one wasn’t quite as good, but sounds like you still enjoyed it.
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I hope to start reading this one soon. I am so happy to see that you enjoyed this one. It will be weird to see different characters but I am looking forward to it!
Melliane
I’m curious to see what you think of it
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
So glad you enjoyed it! I’m about to start this one soon!
Melliane
can’t wait to see your review
herding cats
Too bad it wasn’t quite up to the others but still sounds pretty good 🙂
Kim @ Book Swoon
I have not read the original series but I love the sound of it. I’m glad you enjoyed it overall!
Melanie Simmons
I really miss Meg, Simon and the gang, but I did enjoy this story too. I hope that we will get more books about Vicki and the Jumble.