We’re back again with another Saturday night! This time we have Eva Shaw, author of the book The Seer. 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.
First, about her book The Seer.
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?
Now for her suggestions for your Saturday night. Take it away Eva!
What is your book suggestion? I love mysteries from cozies to thrillers, but read a host of genres. I think the best mysteries include locations that feel so real I can step into the book. I’ve just finished Louise Penny’s The Madness of Crowds and would give it three thumbs up if I had three thumbs (and thank God I do not, just fyi). Admire the writing of Ann Cleeves, too. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.
What is your movie suggestion? I’m nuts about TV’s British murder mysteries on PBS from “Death in Paradise” to “Agatha Raisin.” My favorite movie is “The Tourist” with Johnny Depp, as I like the twists and all is not what it seems. Oh, and “What about Bob” makes me laugh just thinking of it.
What is your wild card suggestion? My secret TV favorites are cooking shows from “The British Baking Show” to “Chopped.” I do not love to cook, but I’m really good at it as I’m the world’s most picky eater. Watching these masters at work just makes my head spin, actually it’s like a magic show to me. I cannot even imagine how the chefs take foods that would make me squirm and transform them into seemingly delish dishes that look like pieces of art. Full disclosure: I probably would eat, but it’s fun to look at them.
Thank you so much Eva!
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, GoodReads 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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Good answers, and I like the cover.
These make great gifts and are not too difficult, that is what I like.
meaning these books are great gifts with a way to follow history without being bored by a dry textbook
The cover caught my eye .
The character on the cover caught my eye.