A Glimmer of Death

Odessa Jones Mystery Series, Book 1

By: Valerie Wilson Wesley

Narrated by: Diana Blue

In the first of a thrilling new series, one woman's extraordinary psychic gift plunges her already troubled present into chaos - and puts her future in someone's deadly sights....

Until now, Odessa Jones's inherited ability to read emotions and foretell danger has protected her. But second sight didn't warn her she would soon be a widow - and about to lose her home and the catering business she's worked so hard to build. The only things keeping Dessa going are her love for baking and her sometimes-mellow cat, Juniper. Unfortunately, putting her life back together means taking a gig at an all-kinds-of-shady real estate firm run by volatile owner Charlie Risko....

Until Charlie is brutally killed - and Dessa's bullied coworker is arrested for murder. Dessa can't be sure who's guilty. But it doesn't take a psychic to discover that everyone from Charlie's much-abused staff to his long-suffering younger wife had multiple reasons to want him dead. And as Dessa follows a trail of lies through blackmail, dead-end clues, and corruption, she needs to see the truth fast - or a killer will bury her deep down with it.

©2021 Valerie Wilson Wesley (P)2021 Tantor

Great story

A Glimmer of Death is a great introduction to a new and promising series. Diana Blue’s narration is perfect, she breathes life into each character. I can’t wait to read what comes next,

Very Enjoyable

I enjoyed this book. Odessa is a very likable character, as is Lennox Royal. The premise is a bit different but relatable. I find myself wondering how long the "Risky" real-estate agency will survive. I plan to purchase Book 2.

Great Read

I really enjoyed this book. The details and narrative made me really feel I was there in real life. I can't want for the next ones in the series to come out on Audible.

Entertaining

I have read all the other books by this author. This was my first audiobook. Would prefer a different narrator. But the story was good.

A New Fan

Miss Wesley crafted a cozy little mystery. I appreciate the bits of references to Black History and culture regarding family and the ancestors. The descriptions of the 7up cake, chocolate devils food cake and cookies bought back memories of my own family gatherings. Miss Wesley has a new fan in me.