Paranormal with a twist!
When it's the first time I read a book written by a new-to-me author, I never know what to expect! MIND WAVES, written by Amanda Uhl, will grab your attention and your mind! So gripping . . . I could not put it down! This suspense kept me sitting at the edge of my seat! If you're a paranormal lover, then MIND WAVES is perfect for you. It's all about mind hacking! MIND WAVES tells the story of David, a mind hacker, a Government operative, and a real charmer. He can control minds and people's thoughts. Here is an example: “Okay, old man. Out with it. I don't have the strength to surf your mind right now”! The heroine is Grace, a struggling artist who accepts a job offered by David. She doesn't know what to expect from him and his full power, but a strong attraction and a game of mind hacking begin! Is David controlling Grace's mind to fall in love with her? That's what you'll discover when you read MIND WAVES. Suspense, danger, fantasy, and humor wrapped into one story! Overall, I liked this story, though it was different from what I usually read.
Mix together some romance, a paranormal element, dangerous situations, and fast paced action and you have Mind Waves by Amanda Uhl. Grace Woznisky is pitching a mosaic artwork to a new client, where she briefly meets David Gallant. When she does not get the job, David offers her one at his beach house. What she does not realize is that David is a mind hacker, someone who can enter the minds of others to read thoughts and change memories. The attraction between David and Grace is instant and soon they are an item. However, this places Grace as a pawn between David and an unknown mind hacker, intent on destroying David's mind forever. A race against time and death begin in a deadly cat and mouse game between David and the dangerous hacker. Who will survive?
A delightful, fast paced story, with all the elements necessary for a great read. The paranormal abilities explored in this book make for a fascinating and thought provoking topic which will keep you on the edge of your seat. Mind Waves has plenty of action, romance and danger, creating a captivating read from Amanda Uhl. The characters are fascinating and realistic, and the plot is carefully constructed so as to keep you guessing. This story will stay with you long after you have finished the last page. It's probably a good idea to pick up the other books in the series before you start. This is a journey you will want to continue! I loved the book and the topic it covered, and look forward to reading more in this series.
This book was such a surprise – I honestly (sorry Ms. Uhl) rolled my eyes and dreaded reading this…but HOLY SHIT…this turned out to be a book I couldn’t put down. I absolutely LOVED it and everything about it. The story, the characters (even the villain), just everything!
What a spectacular story for a debut book and definitely a book I would love to see converted into a movie or a mini series on TV! Yes, it was that good and didn’t fall into the cookie cutter PNR mold.
I honestly can’t wait to see what is next from Ms. Uhl!
Reason for Reading – Author Request
Story – 5 out of 5 Stars
Steam – 5 out of 5 Stars
Angst – 5 out of 5 Stars
Writing – 5 out of 5 Stars
Content Flow – 5 out of 5 Stars
Would Read More from Author? Yes
Recommend To Lovers of something different with tons of action!
A team of mind hackers working together as a Mind Control Unit for the good of our country, I only wish this was a reality. Could you imagine how many lives could be saved if this was a real ability? Very cool premise. I really enjoy reading sci-fi inspired books and bonus there is a romance angle, enjoyed it immensely!
I liked David as a character. He was controlled and focused which goes along well with the career has was born into. Although I was expecting him to be a bit like Spock and wanting to do mind-melding with Grace, lol, but that was before I started reading the book. I think his mind hacking is explained in a believable way. I think the affection and desire to know Grace is very romantic and I love that for him it was not an insta-love-mance. That would have gone against how his character was written. If you read the book that will make more sense to you but in an effort not to be a spoiler that is what I have for you.
Grace is more than she seems. I liked her character from the beginning and as the story went on she became even more interesting and I loved that the other characters knew why she was special before she even understood. Her poor character really takes a beating in this story but it also shows that she is not some weakling to be toyed with. Her relationships with her family really add to this story and definitely made me laugh. Oh yeah and she has a talking parrot as a pet, ha ha, that is not a literary pet choice you see too often. It just adds to the story.
Ooooohhh the villain is truly a villain and I love it. He is so slimy and rotten that I love to hate him. He is truly sinister and the focus he has on Grace and what he desires her role to be in his world is just creepy. His over confidence in regards to Grace is also his undoing. Oh yeah and his underestimation of David’s feelings for her and his commitment to keeping her safe. There is a little bit of a love triangle but it only showcases David’s humorous side.
What I loved the most about this book is that it was a mixture of genres and it was woven together in such a way that you did not see the distinction between genres. It just works! There is a ton of action throughout this book and the fight scenes between the two mind hackers is just amazing! The story has a bit of everything, the writing is spot on and the ending is very satisfying. I am looking forward to seeing what more we can expect from Amanda Uhl!
