The Seer by Eva Shaw

Release: September 14th 2021
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Torchflame
Source: Suzyapproved Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N

The award-winning author of over 100 books returns with a high-speed new mystery exploring New Orleans’ history of deception and domestic terrorism during World War II.

Historically accurate, The Seer is the culmination of extensive research into WWII in New Orleans. Shaw expertly combines meticulous research with a compulsive narrative that follows Thomas Ling, a Chinese-British scientist, and Beatrix Patterson, a magical psychic. Against his better judgment, Thomas agrees to be Beatrix’s bodyguard in return for, he hopes, psychic information that could stop the imminent bloodshed in his ancestral homeland of China. But can Beatrix really psychically find Nazi cells and saboteurs in New Orleans, a city of secrets? A perfect combination of heart-pounding mystery and extensive historical research, this captivating look into the Crescent City will have you on the edge of your seat as you become part of New Orleans history with the unlikely pair of psychic and scientist.

Can these two change the outcome of the war or will each, so focused on their own goals, cause even more harm with their deceptive mindsets?

About the Author:

EVA SHAW is one of the country’s premier ghostwriters and is the author of more than award-winning 100 books. Novels with her byline include these faith-based Amazon best sellers: Doubts of the Heart and Games of the Heart. Nonfiction best sellers include: Ghostwriting: The Complete Guide, Writeriffic 2: Creativity Training for Writers, Write Your Book in 20 Minutes, Garden Therapy: Nature’s Health Plan, and What to Do When A Loved One Dies. Visit Amazon, Good Reads and other sellers for reviews.

Eva teaches five university-level writing courses available online at 4000 colleges and universities worldwide. A breast cancer survivor, she’s an active volunteer with causes affecting women and children and with her church. She loves to travel, read, shop, garden, play the banjolele and paint, focusing on folk art and California landscapes. When not at her desk, she’s probably enjoying the beach village of Carlsbad, California with Coco Rose, a rambunctious 2-year-old Welsh terrier.

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The Seer Review:

“The Seer” is a unique historical fiction in that it stands out because of its subject matter. I don’t think I have ever read a story in the genre where a woman with impeccable memory teams up with a British Chinese scientist.

The author writes the story creatively, engagingly right from the start as the officers search Beatrix’s place. The story mixes adventure, suspense, intrigue, drama with gripping historical details about Hitler’s regime. The author amps up the tension and thrills to quite a gripping climax, as Beatrix finds herself in a tough spot.

Beatrix, in a word, is mesmerizing. I loved her spunk and confidence, and she was the highlight of the story. Beatrix is not afraid to speak her mind during this time. It was interesting to see how she would use her skills to go ahead with her plan. While Beatrix and Thomas don’t start in the friendliest manner, I enjoyed their camaraderie along the way. My favorite moments in the story were when she talks to Major Davies about the information he asks her to give, talks with Flynn Howard, or questions the Deputy Warden. On a side note, Willie also gave me the creeps.

Similarly, Thomas is also a memorable chap as he tries to figure out who Beatrix is while also going ahead with their plan. I liked how his perception of Beatrix changed throughout the tale.

Moreover, I loved how the author brought New Orleans to life in the story and details of the War. I enjoyed reading moments of the tale where Beatrix and Thomas try to predict the future post the War, and how it would progress.

Overall, I enjoyed reading “The Seer” and thought it was gripping historical fiction.