This book 6 of the Walker Papers; Seattle Detective Joanne Walker is a Shaman, and in the previous books we have travelled with her as she discovers this fact, and seen how she learned how to use her abilities. We have enjoyed getting to know her partner Billy who can see and communicate with certain ghosts, and her boss Captain Michael Morrison.
This book begins with Joanne and Billy on a call out which results in Joanne having to shoot a woman in order to stop her killing Billy. Although there was no problem with the shooting, she has to go on 3 days leave while it is investigated. During this time she is given tickets to see a Native American dance group and she ends up taking Morrison. As could be expected it proved to be an interesting evening and the start of the main action of the book.
We move into new territory in this book with shapeshifting, Joanne actually begins to turn into a coyote during the concert, which does startle Morrison somewhat, but he handles it well! However when the last dancer drops dead, Joanne is unable to heal her, and then her heart starts to disintegrate in her chest, it become clear there is a strong magical presence and it is dangerous. The hunt is on.
I love the way she evolves in each book as she becomes more familiar with her powers, and as her powers themselves evolve. There is all the excitement and action to be expected and the humour as always. There is a little case of the - will they won’t they - going on just for added interest.
It is a terrific series, and this is a terrific book, and I did read the last page with a great big gasp, my only question when is number 7 out?????
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