At Stars End by Anna Hackett

Reviewed by Nas

AT THE STAR’S END  is a sci-fi fantasy novel by author Anna Hackett is a March 2013 release.

 Eos was thrown out of the institution but she is determined to find the treasure her mum believed in. The treasure believed to be on Star’s End. She hires the famous but notorious treasure hunters of the outer galaxy, the Phoenix brothers. But would the brothers take this job?

At first Dathan, one of the brothers was skeptical about the truth of Eos claim. Then he decided to take it on to find the long lost Mona Lisa. He is attracted by Eos, and the treasure. But what will happen to their desire and passion as Dathan demands the very treasure they are looking for as his payment.

AT THE STAR’S END is a very fast-paced action filled story. It is a thrill to read.

Recommended to all lovers of the genre. 

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Soul Stealer by Anna Hackett

Reviewed by Desere


I am sure everyone out that has heard about woman being kidnapped and forced to do terrible thins, but take a moment to and try to step into the shoes of those woman. Alone, away from everything you know and love and being forced to do the most unspeakable of things, and worse there is no way out!

In Soul Stealer by the incredibly talented Anna Hackett I got to see not only the world behind that kind of situation, I got to see the paranormal side of it. Yes, you read it right, the paranormal side.

Cate was kidnapped and not only trained to kill but forced for you see deep down inside there is a kinder soul. But what is worse very soon that implemented and trained action becomes an addiction. She steal souls for the crime lord that kidnapped her, and she cannot seem to stop no matter how hard she tries. How's that for book opening?

Incredible that's what! The characters of Cate and the Dr. Gage that is the man determined on saving her, were both so powerful that I was bombarded with a series of emotions that is very hard to describe.

Yes I have read this authors books before and I always enjoy them, yet this time it is not only enjoyment that came to mind, I was truly in awe as it was if the author packed more emotion in this time. It all felt so very real even with all the soul stealing going on that was the kicker to remind me as reader this is actually a paranormal related read.

The elements of danger, suspense, romance and good vs evil were absolutely brilliantly depicted it was truly not only a delight to read but definitely one of the very best reads of 2013 and for sure it will go straight to number one in the paranormal reading charts!

5/5 star review

" Stealing souls can be sexy"

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Review by TashNz

Having read maybe two paranormal's - ever - I have to say that after reading Soul Stealer by Anna Hackett, if they're all like this, I've got a new favourite genre!

Read in one sitting, I loved the fast paced, pull no punches action that each page contained. Soul Stealer is full of twists and turns that I didnt see coming. My heart is still racing as I write this!

Cate was your typical mango smoothie loving, macadamia nut eating school teacher from Melbourne until she's kidnapped and tortured by Laven and turned into a Soul Stealer. We meet her when she's in a detox of sorts; she doesn't want to be a killer and is at Haven to be cured of her addiction to stealing souls.  Laven wants Cate back tho and sends his men to get her back from Haven.  It's Dr Gage's job to cure Cate and they become close, the lines are blurred  from Dr/Patient relationship as they fight their attraction for each other.  Together they're taken on a heart-stopping, race against time to save Cate from Laven.

Soul Stealer is the third novella in the Anomaly trilogy. The first two are now on the top of my TBR list.

Perfect novella for anyone whose New Years Resolution is to read something different.

Winter Fusion by Anna Hackett

Reviewed by Desere

This was a terrific read,paranormal perfectly fused with romance! The story focused on Savan a tough as hell negotiator out to save his planet coming face to face with Brinn the "ice queen" herself,and this time she will make sure he pays for denying her request years before,a request that could have saved the life of her father.

The characters were incredible, strong, independent, ready to fight to get what is needed to protect the ones they stand for,and hopelessly attracted to each other.

And so the  incredible tale starts. They come under attack, they fight, they run from enemies and they fall deeper and deeper for each other in truly spectacular fashion.The book was all action from start to finish and I could not stop reading ,had be glued to the edge of my seat.

The author gave me as reader a very detailed and clear insight into a future which could very well be ours one day. I could very clearly and easily take the descriptions and form a mental image so vivid that for me as reader it was as if I could actually see and touch the "world" being depicted by the author.

The story of enemies becoming lovers has never been written like this,passionate, filled with overwhelming emotion and if  I may say so loads of guts from both characters,which totally rocked!

I loved the hate-love dialogue with the characters going from "I seriously hate your guts" to "I can't get enough of you" moments,and this is what gave the book that extra spice and sizzle.

Not everyone is a fan of paranormal and not everyone is a fan of romance,but this book my friends will melt any doubts you have and fuse you to this authors books for the rest of your life!

Anna,excellent work I am hooked!

5/5 star review

Fusing romance with paranormal that will forever remain "frozen" in your heart!

Mind Raider

Reviewed by Nas

Mind Raider (The Anomaly Trilogy)

MIND READER (The Anomaly Trilogy #2) by author Anna Hackett is a fantasy novel released in October 2012.

Mara Ross didn't trust anyone after being let down numerous time. She was thrown out of her house and called a freak. She had the power to raid mind.
But she swore to save other anomalies like herself from villains and government agencies. Some villain was after anomalies to perform experiment and use their unnatural power for his own benefit.

Callahan was ex CIA and already undergone experiments to enhance his powers. And believing he was protecting his country, he had killed. Now he had made a safe haven for other anomalies to live peacefully. So when Mara went to save Cate and walked into a trap, Cal saved her. The attraction simmering between them took over. But would Cal let it? After all he believed himself incapable of love.

MIND RAIDER is a fantasy story highly worth reading! There is steamy sensuality and a hot gorgeous hero in Cal. Mara is a very strong heroine. And the story is a good escape into a world created by the author, Anna Hackett

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Reviewed by Maria

Having read Part I of  Anna Hackett's Anomaly Trilogy, I was ready and wiating for this one.  No, it didn't disappoint.  This second part of the trilogy focusses on Mara, who can literally raid the mind of her victim.  Anomalies are human beings with highly dangerous supernatural gifts, which can be used for good or evil.  Unfortunately, having so much power has made them susceptible to terrible danger, as evildoers try to trap them and use them for their own selfish ends.  The story focusses on Mara's relationship with Cal, another Mind Raider.  Cal dedicates his life to building a haven for anomalies and keeping them safe.  As Mara senses her growing attraction to Cal, will he let her come close?  Realizing long back that he had the power to hurt other humans badly, he literally keeps his distance now, fearing the idea of coming close.

As the Anomalies band together to rescue Cate, one of their number who has been kidnapped by master criminal Gabriel Levin to empower him to do eve more evil, Mara and Cal have to work out thier differences.  I have to say that the love scenes are pretty hot and are written in the language of erotica.  So don't say you weren't warned.

A short but immensely satisfying read, it held my interest all though.


 

Time Thief

 Reviewed by Nas

Time Thief (The Anomaly Trilogy)

TIME THIEF by author Anna Hackett is a fantasy novel released in August 2012.

Bay North was an ordinary girl who later finds out that by freak of nature and genetic mutation she could steal time. She tried her hand at stealing time by freezing it in her teens. Later she told her parents and they explained to her the proper moral obligations of using her gift. But a criminal, Gabriel Leven, was after her gift for his criminal activities. She came home one day to see all her family members murdered and her baby sister being sliced open by the criminal's wife. Bay swore revenge.

Sean Archer lost his team of elite soldiers in Afghanistan. He was a Seal but he sold himself out to Leven so he could get to Time Thieves and take vengeance for his lost team of Seals.

Yet he finds out that Leven had misled him and wanted to kill him now. So he joins Bay to take revenge on Leven. But staying together, fighting each other and now fighting together they can't deny the attraction they feel toward each other.

Though the concept of Time Thief is freezing of time which is not new, yet the unique twist the author Anna Hackett gives to her story is interesting to read. The sensuality in the love scenes is scorching hot. Yet the relationship and trust issue depicted in this story is realistic. This is a fantasy story highly worth reading!

4.5 out of 5 Stars!

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Review by ~Desere ~

This was a first time read for me by author Anna Hacket and wow what a book ! I could not get enough of this action packed, truly awesome read !

The manner in which the author takes the fantasy and revenge level of Bay was truly stunning ,I mean she described the pure emotion and anger in Bay was fantastic.

I also adored how much thought really went into the writing ,I could tell the author truly packed it all into this one. I especially loved Sean he had that perfect amount of sex appeal and wounded soldier effect down to a T!

I will definitely be looking for more from this author!


5/5 stars

Time Thief (The Anomaly Trilogy)



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Reviewed by Maria

A short but immensely satisfying read which kept me absorbed.

Bay has a supernatural power she was born with. She can hold time still for short periods while remaining mobile herself. This is an ideal skill for a person who earns their bread by committing crimes.

Bay commits crimes, but not to enrich herself. She only steals or attacks one person and never profits by her crimes. The object of her hatred is the criminal boss, Gabriel Levin, who murdered her family and pursues her in order to misuse her power. Her entire life is focussed on getting revenge on Levin, even if she dies in the attempt.

When she meets and falls for Sean Archer, an ex Navy Seal who has been hurt by the same criminal, Bay learns that there is more to life than seeking revenge. Will the healing power of love work it's magic for her? The only way to find out is to read the story. This has a touch of paranormal and more than a hint of sci-fi. I loved the contemporary feel. Bay's unusual power added a thrilling dimension to the story.

And I can't wait to read parts 2 and 3 of the Anomaly Trilogy, of which this novella was a part.

Available at Smashwords and Amazon.