Shift: A Virals Adventure

I expected this book to be another well-written Kathy Reichs. However, it was not the least bit realistic, poorly written and an extremely short book for the money I paid. I will not buy any of the other in the series.

Although I really like Kathy Reichs, I do not enjoy unreal stuff. Fiction may not br reality, but can still be logical and informative as well as entertaining, but this type of story is so unreal it just does not appeal to me.

This was my first Kathy Reichs story. I wanted a short story to see if I liked the style. What I would like to know is if all her stories are written in the same perspective. It was all written in first person, but that "first person" changed from chapter to chapter. I found it confusing at first, then annoying.

The story was fun, and I'm a big fan of Temperance Brennan on TV, so thought I'd give this a whirl. If the other books are written in the same perspective, with the story narrator changes constantly, I'll skip them.

I expected this book to be another well-written Kathy Reichs. However, it was not the least bit realistic, poorly written and an extremely short book for the money I paid. I will not buy any of the other in the series.

Although I really like Kathy Reichs, I do not enjoy unreal stuff. Fiction may not br reality, but can still be logical and informative as well as entertaining, but this type of story is so unreal it just does not appeal to me.

This was my first Kathy Reichs story. I wanted a short story to see if I liked the style. What I would like to know is if all her stories are written in the same perspective. It was all written in first person, but that "first person" changed from chapter to chapter. I found it confusing at first, then annoying.

The story was fun, and I'm a big fan of Temperance Brennan on TV, so thought I'd give this a whirl. If the other books are written in the same perspective, with the story narrator changes constantly, I'll skip them.

In " Shift" an engaging blend of science fiction, the paranormal and forensic science, a laboratory at the Loggerhead Island Research Institute (LIRI) has been broken into and computers and equipment stolen during a power outage for a software upgrade. With no video record of any kind of the smash and grab heist, Kit Howard the new Director of the complex has asked Tory's aunt, Tempe Brennan, a renowned forensic anthropologist to investigate. But this is just the type of puzzling mystery that has Tory and the Virals taking extreme measures to solve.

Set in the rugged, wild landscape of Loggerhead Island at the Research Institute where Tory and her pack were infected by a vicious pathogen that genetically changed their bodies, giving them heightened senses and strength the story opens with Aunt Tempe and Tory's father Kit taking the lead in a baffling mystery. With the outer gates locked and the lab trashed, the only visible clue to the break-in is a tiny slice of wood with a strange scent. Tension and suspense heat up when the pack flare, their acute senses leading them to bins in a garage at the far edge of the complex. In this novella the action never stops as the pack sniff out evidence that could uncover the culprit. The plot is riveting from the first page to the satisfying ending when a perceptive and shrewd Dr. Brennan uncovers the pack's complicity in solving the crime.

The characters as always are realistic and memorable , their faults, apprehensions and strengths indicative of their age. Tory continues to be the brains of the pack always getting them into trouble as she indulges her craving to solve a mystery. She's stubborn, determined and headstrong; her powers, telepathy and an acute sense of smell. Hiram the quick wit with a razor-sharp tongue loves using his acute sight as much as he yearns for their involvement in finding the thief be rewarded. Shelton is an anxious nit-picker who wants to stay away from trouble. Although he feels compelled to follow Tory in her quest Shelton is quick to use his acute hearing to help solve the puzzle. Ben Blue is the nonchalant owner of the "Sewee" the runabout used to transport the Virals to the island. Insecure in his attraction to Tory because of a feeling of unworthiness, Ben stays quietly in the background until his lightning quick speed and super strength are needed. It's these main characters who add witty banter and humorous antics to the excitement of each crime mystery.

I enjoyed "Shift", a quick look at one of the adventures of a unique pack of paranormal super sleuths.

I borrowed this from my local library, as a kindle book. The story was fine, the problem was the ebook itself. Each chapter begins with a full page graphic. From there, the chapter will not load properly. I had to go to a page someplace in the next chapter and then scroll back. Even then, in some chapters, there were gaps that would not display. This was disappointing, and, at times, led to some frustration as to the "speaker" for that chapter.

Love the Viral series!
Have been a Kathy Reichs fan for years!
She never disappoints.
However, I DO NOT like the tv series Bones. Stories ok, but characters do not fit with book character descriptions.

This was an interesting experiment -- getting the story from different characters in different chapters. I would love to see a story that utilized only Tempe and Tori--their voices are the most interesting and their personalities do not get in the way of the story. As always, this is not just an Young Adult book.

I enjoyed the short story "Shift" by Kathy Reich. You get the same flavor as the longer book but in a shorter form. They still retain the flavor and character of the longer books and often introduce a few details along the way. Nice quick read.

It is a really intresting read. For one, Brennan vz Brennan Jr. And also, in the previous book it hints at Tory having some attraction to Ben. This is however the first time the book ha been written in different veiwpoints and shows that Ben is equally, if not more attracted to Tory.

This is exactly what a novella should be. Released before the the third Virals book, this short novel is just what the doctor ordered. It tells another one of the adventures of the Viral crew. This time they try to solve who broke into LIRI and stole a bunch of equipment. The treat? Tory and the crew are trying to do this faster than her visiting aunt, Dr. Temperance Brenan. An extra treat? Each chapter is told from the point of view of a different Viral. If you love the Virals as I do, you will love this addition and I am happy to say this comes with no lame "preview" at the end. Thank you publishers for not charging the reader for sample chapters. I really hate that.

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