Power of the Mind (Shadowy Solutions, Book 2) by Nicky James: Narrated by Nick J. Russo

Diem and Tallus are back! Their non relationship brings out every emotion possible. Their mystery solving skills are really defined here.


From the Power of the Mind blurb:

It’s not a real case, he’s not my boyfriend, and we aren’t partners. Three lies I told myself for survival.

After ten months of shamefully stalking and showing up randomly on Tallus’s doorstep at midnight (for reasons), the sinfully hot records clerk decided he’d had enough of my games.

In fact, he went out of his way to bring me the most ridiculous case (it was not a case) on the planet as an excuse to push me over the line (he wanted a date). Our arrangement (hooking up) didn’t suit him any longer.

Could I say no? Of course not (this was Tallus).

Five days, I told him. Five days to prove his silly theory, then we were done.

Little did I know, Tallus had a deadline of his own.

Investigating a mind-controlling-murdering psychic was hard enough (because it was not a thing), but resisting Tallus’s charm was the real challenge.

It turned out, I was wrong about a few things.

The case might be a case after all.

Tallus had potential as a partner.

And after all was said and done…I wasn’t sure I could let him go.


Lesetiger's review:

Yeah, Diem and Tallus are investigating together again!

Nicky James has a wonderful writing style and I was once again captivated by the story very quickly. The story is written in the first person perspective, alternately from the perspective of Diem and Tallus, so that you get to know them both even better.

My heart broke for Diem the more I learned about him and his past. Diem is still the one who doesn't communicate very much and seems grumpy.

I really liked Diem and every now and then you get heartbreaking moments in flashbacks. Tallus is exactly the opposite. He is personable, open and talkative and he knows how to get along with Diem. Every now and then I had to smile at the way the two of them interacted with each other.

This time Tallus asks Diem for help because he has discovered something and comes up with an unusual theory. Since Diem Tallus can't refuse anything, they begin to investigate. However, it takes time for them to make progress with their case. The case is unusual but interesting, with surprising twists that cannot be predicted. The two also become closer. The combination of the case and the development of the relationship or non-relationship between the two captivated me from start to finish. The audio book entertained me very well, was exciting and had fantastic characters.

Nick J. Russo did a brilliant job as always. He nailed Diem with deep tones perfectly, as well as Tallus, who always seems cheerful and fun. The narrator also portrayed the emotions very well and brought the story to life.

I'm looking forward to read more about Diem and Tallus. Highly recommend!


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