After her twin sister’s brutal death, former US Army Sergeant Allison “Lex” Luther vowed to protect her niece, Charlie, from every possible danger. Then when two vampires attempted to kidnap the child, it quickly turned into a fight to the death – Lex’s death, that is.
Lex wakes up to two shocking discoveries: she has somehow survived the fight; and baby Charlie is a “null,” gifted with the ability to weaken supernatural forces…and a target for evil creatures who want to control that power. Determined to guarantee a safe future for Charlie, Lex makes a deal with the local coven. She sets out with the dashing – and undead – Detective Quinn to track down who’s responsible for the kidnapping, sharpening her magic skills along the way. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her powers become, threatening to destroy everything – including herself.
Boundary Crossed is a dark, thrilling glimpse into a magical world that will leave readers spellbound.
Well-written urban fantasy This is an urban fantasy that is much improved by the author’s writing skill. I read one of her books a year or so ago. Her writing wasn’t bad in that one, but has noticeably improved in this book. She now has the confidence to create a more complicated plot that doesn’t rely on romance/sex to move it along. There are so many urban fantasies available that it is difficult to create a plot that stands out. This story features a couple of types of supernatural beings that aren’t often used…
Not Bon Temps, but a good read all the same Of course the obvious comparisons will be made to Charlaine Harris. Yes, in this world there are vampires, werewolves and witches. And while “Boundary Crossed” may lack the charm and atmosphere of Bon Temps, Melissa Olson has created a believable world in Boulder, a place where supernatural beings run coffee shops and farms and our hero is the daughter of a hippie shoe magnate.Â
Light, easy reading fantasy Just for a change, I’ll cut to the chase- this book reminds me a LOT of early Charlain Harris/ Laurel K Hamilton- before they went down the all-powerful-heroine-porn path. If you enjoyed their early books, I think you will enjoy this. (Witches and vampires and magic, oh my!) If that’s not your cup of tea, then you should probably look elsewhere. And as far as the April, 2015 Kindle First picks go- good luck with that 🙂 Â