Title: The Stubborn Dead Author: Natasha Hoar Publisher: Carina Press Category: Urban fantasy The Stubborn Dead is an enjoyable short novella about Rachel Miller, a ghost buster who wouldn’t like me to call her that. Her correct title is a Rescue Medium. She’s good at her job, which entails releasing trapped spirits from the earthly realm, but in The Stubborn Dead, she meets a challenge – a dangerous wraith who doesn't act like he should. Sylvia Elkeles, the client who engaged Rachel’s services is obviously hiding something and it may be something that could tip the scales between life and death for Rachel. From the blurb The Order [of Rescue Mediums] considers the wraith an extreme threat and Rachel may be forced to use a barbaric ritual to free him-a ritual that comes with a heavy personal price. If she fails to humanely release the wraith, she'll have her supernatural abilities bound. Add a local supernatural mob boss with a romantic interest in the heroine to the mix and … [Read more...]