Living Dead

PsyCop, Book 15

De: Jordan Castillo Price

Narrado por: Gomez Pugh

Is it a haunting, a hallucination…or just a really drafty closet?

Victor Bayne is no stranger to ghosts, but the "dead lady in the bedroom" is really testing his limits. He’s stuck investigating a claim from an ex-tenant who’s a few sandwiches short of a picnic, but the building’s history is squeaky clean. Even Vic’s sixth sense is drawing a blank...mostly. Of course, it’s the “mostly” that keeps him from walking away. Good thing Vic has backup. His husband Jacob is riding shotgun on the investigation, all cool competence. And visiting researcher Dr. Evelyn Hall joins in with her SPECs—cutting-edge gear that can crank Vic’s mediumship up to 11. It should be the perfect team—a rocksolid Stiff, a brilliant empath, and a medium who’s seen it all. Except Jacob keeps skipping out on all the grunt work, Evelyn’s motives are as blurry as the ghost, and Vic can no longer tell what he’s even looking at. If there really is a repeater on site, Vic will have to decide what he trusts more: the official record, the fancy new tech, or the sick feeling in his gut that says this ghost is the only proof a victim ever existed.

PsyCop is an ongoing series filled with supernatural action and delightfully awkward humor–with a steady undercurrent of gay romance. It’s best listened to in order, so if you’re new to the series, start with PsyCop #1, Among the Living…and prepare for a hauntingly good listen.

©2026 Jordan Castillo Price (P)2026 Jordan Castillo Price

It feels like Pugh was born to narrate Vic

This is actually probably more 4.5 stars because I really missed Jacob and their interactions.

I love that this series continues to be worth reading because the World and the characters continue to expand and grow emotionally. I like that Vic found out he could stand by himself but that it was more fulfilling when Jacob was by his side. I also love how they are so protective of each other. I hope we see more of Evelyn in future books, she's an interesting addition. I love how the understanding of psych is growing. It was also nice to see how a lot of issues we're seeing in the real world were woven into the story. Another amazing addition to a series I have loved from the start and that I still am not tired of or disappointed in which so often happens with long running series.

Audio: Pugh is Vic, it feels like he was born to narrate Vic's life at this point. I love that he never messes up pronunciations, something that drives me mad, and that he imbues the characters with life.

Vic's still got what it takes

I’m thoroughly captivated by the Psycop series, and this latest installment didn’t disappoint. I anticipated a complicated plot, as always, but the climax surpassed the usual vivid descriptions, even in a very complex situation. I admire how JCP manages these intricate storylines and depicts otherworldly settings. I’m not sure I would have the patience to grasp her intricate imagery if I didn’t care so much for Victor and Jacob. It feels almost like a duty to challenge my mind for their sake. Though I usually don't prefer romantic novels, I find it comforting to listen to Gomez Pugh narrate the story of Vic and Jacob’s strong, "solid," loving relationship and their adventures together. Despite the circumstances, it’s full of clever wit and humor. I’ve listened to this twice and intend to listen again once I wrap my head around what happened with their subtle bodies. JCP has truly created magic with Victor and Jacob. I’ve listened to all 15 books multiple times, and Gomez Pugh’s performance is exemplary.

Another Good Installment

I love the PsyCop series, so I was excited for a new book. This one wasn’t one of my favorites, although it is a good story. I just prefer the books that are more Jacob/Vic relationship focused, as they’re a great couple. Although they shared a lot of page time in this one, I don’t feel like there was as much connection as I expect. But it was still go to be back in the series again. Gomez Pugh did a solid job with the narration. If you like PsyCop, you’ll like this one.

Awesome!!

This was so much fun, so very many unexpected things happening. And the supporting characters, holy cow, I loved them! I hope we see the new medium in future. He was a lot of fun. Highly recommended.

Another one-click winner in this series!

Enjoyed the growth the MCs navigate, crankiness, sarcasm, moodiness, insecurities and all. Was another comfort read with my favorite couple, and love the constant surprises each story adds to this series. Gomez is and always will be the voice in my head for these characters. Thanks JCP and Mr. Pugh!