The Seer by Eva Shaw

The Seer Reviews

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  Desiree

  Exit at 2%.
  Acknowledgements are at the beginning.
  Fifty percent of the profits are going to an organization that "advances menstrual equity...and opportunity for all". What the actual hell? "Transform periods into pathways" and "shatter the stigma of menstruation".
  Seriously? It's this kind of thinking that twists up young girls' minds. There is no more stigma to cycles than there is to burps, farts, or sneezes. And equity and opportunity? What does that even mean? Y'all have life to easy if these are the things you're worried about.
  Jumping of this train 🚂 even before it leaves the station 🪂
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  Sue Em

  Historical fiction set in New Orleans just after Pearl Harbor showcases the anti-asian temper of the times, while also illuminating little-known details about Camp Algiers, a Nazi internment camp there. The fast-paced story of a woman earning a living as a seer, who gains her insights more from her intense attention to detail and memory than supernatural sources, and a member of the Chinese resistance is done with a light deft touch. Packed with spies, murder and Nazi plots, the story still focuses on the relationship between our two main characters. Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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  Mary Jackson _TheMaryReader

  Are you ready for a historical mystery? This one was so gripping and hard to put down.
  I stayed on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading.
  I have to say this is a must read. 4 stars from this reader.
  The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
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  William Bentrim

  The Seer by Eve Shaw
  
  New Orleans 1942 where war paranoia is running high. A Chinese scientist born in the UK is drafted to deliver a message to a Chinese resistance front. He becomes embroiled with an American with French connections on a matrilineal search. Dr. Ling is convinced that Beatrix is a wu, a Chinese witch. Together they unite to fight Nazis in New Orleans.
  
  The author shows the fear and paranoia that ruled in New Orleans in the post Pearl Harbor time frame. Dr. Ling’s ethnic background is belied by his very British accent and birth. Fear labels him Japanese and the resultant prejudice is a burden he faces.
  
  An unlikely due, Beatrix appears to suffer from or benefit from an eidetic memory. This enables her to be seen as a mystic or seer. Her observation skills are so profound that Dr. Ling, a trained scientist, is convinced of her “supernatural” ability.
  
  The story illustrates prejudice, fear, some horrific actions taken by the United States Government in the early days of WWII.
  
  I enjoyed the book.
  
  
  
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  Corrine Pritchett

  I loved this book. Being from New Orleans, that aspect alone was really fun to read about. A lot of the stuff I didn't know about, including Camp Algiers!! I loved the characters in this book, they were very well developed. I personally loved Thomas, he was playful and sarcastic. I think this is perfect for readers of mystery and historical fiction!
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  Jacquie

  Synopsis:
  "It's February 1942. War grips the world. Asian hate runs rampant, and New Orleans is a dangerous place for Chinese-English scientist Thomas Ling as he collides with self-proclaimed psychic Beatrix Patterson. She's a good liar with an excellent memory, which in truth is her only gift—well, that and conning the well-heeled out of their money and secrets. Hired by the US Army to use her connections to expose Nazi saboteurs and sympathizers, Beatrix recruits the reluctant Thomas. Together, they pit their skills against a government conspiracy, terrorist cells, kidnappings, and murderous plots. As Beatrix grapples with the truth of her own past, she must come to terms with her ruse. Exposing the Nazi war machine about to invade the country could cost Beatrix everything she's worked so hard to build. But the information she and Thomas uncover could change the outcome of the war."
  
  I don't know if the two of them could change the outcome of the War but it was fun reading! I liked Beatrix! World War II with New Orleans as the backdrop was new and different. I never knew German U-boats were seen in the Caribbean Sea and near the Mississippi River. When Charles de Gaulle's love child was introduced, I laughed; but then the early morning phone calls from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt looking for psychic advice had me shaking my head!. But, by then it was too late and I had to finish the story and I must say I found the ending quite surprising.
  
  There were some spelling and grammatical errors, and even with the far-fetched plot, I recommend to those looking for a quick read.
  
  Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book will be released 14 Sep 2021.
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  Rajiv

  
  
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  “The Seer” is a unique historical fiction in that it stands out because of its subject matter. I don’t think I have ever read a story in the genre where a woman with impeccable memory teams up with a British Chinese scientist.
  
  The author writes the story creatively, engagingly right from the start as the officers search Beatrix’s place. The story mixes adventure, suspense, intrigue, drama with gripping historical details about Hitler’s regime. The author amps up the tension and thrills to quite a gripping climax, as Beatrix finds herself in a tough spot.
  
  Beatrix, in a word, is mesmerizing. I loved her spunk and confidence, and she was the highlight of the story. Beatrix is not afraid to speak her mind during this time. It was interesting to see how she would use her skills to go ahead with her plan. While Beatrix and Thomas don’t start in the friendliest manner, I enjoyed their camaraderie along the way. My favorite moments in the story were when she talks to Major Davies about the information he asks her to give, talks with Flynn Howard, or questions the Deputy Warden. On a side note, Willie also gave me the creeps.
  
  Similarly, Thomas is also a memorable chap as he tries to figure out who Beatrix is while also going ahead with their plan. I liked how his perception of Beatrix changed throughout the tale.
  
  Moreover, I loved how the author brought New Orleans to life in the story and details of the War. I enjoyed reading moments of the tale where Beatrix and Thomas try to predict the future post the War, and how it would progress.
  
  Overall, I enjoyed reading “The Seer” and thought it was gripping historical fiction.
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  Chelsie

  Beatrix is as the book is titled, The Seer- one who sees all. She is good at what she does and some believe her facade and that she really is a seer and others tote that she is a fraud and only out to take people’s money by using their emotions and grief. She has become good at seeing what most cannot see, and tucking away that information for later, mostly it is knowing how to read people. But Beatrix knows that at times what she does, does help people so can what she does really be wrong?
  
  Dr. Thomas Ling is fearful of his life- fear has spread like mass hysteria across the United States and anyone who is deemed to look Japanese is being accused of being a traitor and being put into camps. They don’t care who you are really, if you look how they think you look then you don’t really have a say in anything anymore and everything you worked for is getting ripped out from under you. Completing an errand, he is in the midst of the police being on a man hunt and potentially fitting the description- he ducks into shop- not sure why but he did and finds himself face to face with Beatrix.
  
  The two size each other up, and each has a quick assumption about the other and the two quickly work together to keep Dr. Ling safe from the manhunt happening. Beatrix has a feeling that he might have vital information, and Dr. Ling realizes Beatrix talent and her connections as well. With the fear of Nazi’s trying to get boots on the ground in the US, especially New Orleans- there’s all sorts of ports- the two find they need to work together and can the US Government take her word about Dr. Ling and put aside his looks? Will she have the answers they are needing to keep the country safe.
  
  This was a fun action read for WWII. I really had never even thought of the fear of the potential for there to be Nazi’s that wanted to target the US on our own soil. So this was an interesting look to that side of the war and how it was not just fighting the war over seas and at Pearl Harbor, but keeping the enemy out was also top of mind. Thank you to Suzy Approved Book Tours for the invite and Eva Shaw for the free book. I enjoyed this different read about WWII.
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  thereshegoeswithanotherbook

  Thank you Eva , for my complementary copy. I am including a review just because it was gifted doesn't effect my opinions all opinions are my own
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  The Seer
  Author @evashawwriter
  Paperback, 224 pages
  Published September 14th 2021 by Torchflame
  ISBN13
  9781611534191
  Genres: Historical Fiction , Mystery
  Trigger Warnings : Racism , Kidnapping. MURDERS
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  Synopsis:
  It's February 1942. War grips the world. Asian hate runs rampant, and New Orleans is a dangerous place for Chinese-English scientist Thomas Ling as he collides with self-proclaimed psychic Beatrix Patterson. She's a good liar with an excellent memory, which in truth is her only gift—well, that and conning the well-heeled out of their money and secrets.Hired by the US Army to use her connections to expose Nazi saboteurs and sympathizers, Beatrix recruits the reluctant Thomas. Together, they pit their skills against a government conspiracy, terrorist cells, kidnappings, and murderous plots. As Beatrix grapples with the truth of her own past, she must come to terms with her ruse. Exposing the Nazi war machine about to invade the country could cost Beatrix everything she's worked so hard to build. But the information she and Thomas uncover could change the outcome of the war.
  The question remains: will anyone believe a liar and a suspected traitor? 
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  My Thoughts: The Seer is the first book I've read from Eva and , I can reassure you all it will not be last. The author delivers a fast pace narration , intriguing story line and characters. Delivers strong character development throughout the novel. Strong description of New Orleans and WW 2 . Eva crafted up a brilliant and beautiful story that left me wanting more and left quite the impact and impression on me. I do recommend this book to any of you who like Historical Fiction blended with mystery , Suspense and romance. Job well done Eva and I cannot wait for your next book !! .
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  Alex | reader_mama

  In New Orleans, 1942, Europe is at war and Americans are on edge. With the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans are no longer safe in the land of the free. Thomas, a man of Chinese decedent, had a chance encounter with Beatrix, a psychic. They work together to expose government secrets and lies.
  
  I love historical fiction books (obvi) and I loved the added mystery in this story. The racism against Japanese Americans during WWII is a topic I haven’t read about yet in fiction. I was drawn to the topic and how Thomas, who was not Japanese but Chinese, was treated by whites who were terrified of people based on their race because of Pearl Harbor. I was horrified to remember that people were being rounded up and executed in America as it was happening to the Jews in Europe.
  
  Beatrix was a very cool character. Psychics are very interesting to me and I loved that the main character was one. She worked for some pretty upper class people, and had to really sell her craft to be kept within the inner circle and gain valuable information. Beatrix was able to use her psychic “gift” to almost trick people into trusting and believing her, and she was very good at it. Further, I loved the friendship Beatrix and Thomas forged over the book. Though they both wanted something from each other and they came from very different backgrounds, they were able to trust and rely upon each other
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  Debbie Rozier

  The main character of this book, Beatrix Patterson, reminds me of Shawn Spencer who is the lead character in my favorite tv show of all time Psych if he had been a woman and lived in New Orleans in the 1940s.
  
  Beatrix, our fake psychic in this book uses her people observation powers to take money from the wealthy and give it to those in need.
  
  Beatrix is on a quest to find her birth mother as well as help her country which has begun to feel the effects even in New Orleans of the US entering World War II.
  
  Beatrix also has a “bodyguard” named Dr. Thomas Ling, a British physicist, who has a Chinese heritage.
  
  Beatrix puts herself in danger to help her country and those internationally who fight against the Nazi party.
  
  I would categorize this book as a historical mystery but we get some bonus action adventure which makes this book a very fast read.
  
  I love Beatrix’s character. She is smart, strong. and savvy. This book also has some guest star real life historical characters as Beatrix is well connected and knows a few 1940s style “who’s who” folks.
  
  I love the mixture of fiction and real life and I learned so much about New Orleans and what was happening there during the War.
  
  I think this book should be made into a tv show and I would love to see other Beatrix books as she uses her skills to solve other mysteries!
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  Danielle

  I was scrolling through NetGalley one night after finishing a historical fiction novel set in WWII when I stumbled upon "The Seer". I have been going through a phase where I just want to devour the type of historical fiction novels that have women posed on the cover, either with their backs to the reader completely or looking over their shoulder. (Very specific, I know. But you've seen these books too) For whatever reason, that's the wheelhouse I was craving at the moment. So "The Seer" fit the bill both aesthetically, and contentwise.
  
  I very much enjoyed this novel. It was different from the other novels in this genre I typically read. Usually, I choose novels set during wartime overseas; this was actually the first one I've read that takes place on my home soil (the US). Not only was historical facts present, there was also adventure, intrigue and mystery. The characters were likeable and developed well, Beatrix being my personal favorite. There were grammatical and spelling errors but this is an ARC so I'm sure they will be corrected in the official release.
  
  Overall this was a fun read I'd recommend to historical fiction lovers and would like to thank NetGalley for allowing me to read this novel ahead of its release, which is September 14th 2021.
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  Ann

  This story was good. It was a bit slow starting out but the last half of the book had me on edge to find out what happens. Ver well done
  It's February 1942. War grips the world. Asian hate runs rampant, and New Orleans is a dangerous place for Chinese-English scientist Thomas Ling as he collides with self-proclaimed psychic Beatrix Patterson. She's a good liar with an excellent memory, which in truth is her only gift—well, that and conning the well-heeled out of their money and secrets.
  
  Hired by the US Army to use her connections to expose Nazi saboteurs and sympathizers, Beatrix recruits the reluctant Thomas. Together, they pit their skills against a government conspiracy, terrorist cells, kidnappings, and murderous plots. As Beatrix grapples with the truth of her own past, she must come to terms with her ruse. Exposing the Nazi war machine about to invade the country could cost Beatrix everything she's worked so hard to build. But the information she and Thomas uncover could change the outcome of the war.
  
  The question remains: will anyone believe a liar and a suspected traitor?
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  Katie

  The author, Eva Shaw, was kind enough to send me copies of the first three novels in her Beatrix Patterson mystery series. I’m always up for a good mystery!
  The premise of this one had me intrigued.
  When you hear World War II, I’m sure you don’t usually think of New Orleans—I don’t. For that reason, I enjoyed the setting and perspective of this novel. Shaw does a great job of painting the scene of New Orleans, and I found the premise of the novel very unique. At times I felt I needed a little bit more information. I know a good mystery leaves you wanting more, but, often, I felt I needed a little more context to connect better. I did enjoyed her professional relationship with Thomas, but their romance came a little out of the blue for me. I also did appreciate that she was a no nonsense lady. She knew what needed to be done, and she did it. I appreciated that! I’m curious to see what will become of Beatrix and Thomas in the next novel, so I will continue on in the series.
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  R.V. Minkler

  I enjoy historical fiction. Novels such as Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth give me a sense of the culture and responses to historical events, as seen through the eyes of the fictional characters.
  
  The Seer, by Eva Shaw, has given an insight into early 1942 American World War II culture in the New Orleans area. Similar to Patrick Jane's character in the American television series The Mentalist, protagonist Beatrix Patterson has access to many sources of reliable information and is an acute observer of persons and surroundings. Assisted by a reluctant Chinese-English scientist, Thomas Ling, they investigate Nazi schemes for invasions. Along the journey, the story brings to life the development of the Higgins Boat, the landing crafts needed to secure the Allied footholds. It is an unusual and perceptive read.
  
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  BreeAnn (She Just Loves Books)

  Wow, this was an exciting historical fiction! I really loved this one! It's got great characters with a plot that is filled with high stakes moments!
  
  The MC Beatrix is a bit of a con artist, okay she's all con artist. But she's got some actual talent that makes her have a unique set of skills for an undercover operation. I love the partnership between Thomas and Beatrix. They are a bit of an odd pair, but they make for such a good story together! I loved this one so much!
  
  I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
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  Sarah W

  I loved how this historical fiction was set in WWII but in the USA. It was nice to see how parts of the US (in this case, Louisiana) were affected by the war. In the beginning the switch in POV was a little hard to follow but it got easier the more I read. I really enjoyed getting a POV from Thomas, especially with the racism happening at that time. It was nice seeing the bond form between Thomas and Beatrix. I loved how they worked together to help and solve peoples problems and the mystery/suspense that came with it it.
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  Lisa Albright

  On the surface, it would seem that Thomas and Beatrix are an unlikely pair to work together, but they connect on a deeper level and I really enjoyed these quirky characters. The historical elements and New Orleans as the setting are fascinating and well-researched and I was drawn in immediately. This story is written with wit, intelligence, and so much style that it's impossible to put it down and I read it in one sitting. I'm hoping there are more books to come as this would make a great series.
  
  I received a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
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  Booksandcoffeemx

  𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.
  
  Historical Fiction, perfect New Orleans setting, magical elements and action-packed, all that in one book. The Seer is a fast-paced mystery, with likeable characters and funny moments that will keep you at the edge of your seat from start to finish.
  
  Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours for this gifted copy.
  
  The Seer by Eva Shaw, Writer released September 14, 2021.
  
  𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦: 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘔𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺, 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘍𝘢𝘴𝘵-𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴.
  
  
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  Christine

  This book was so entertaining! With the twists and turns of this story, I couldn't have predicted the ending. It was full of adventure and historical facts. Ms. Shaw’s writing was so great that I felt transported back in time with the characters. I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This book will be released on September 14, 2021. #TheSeer #netgalley #netgalleyreviewer
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  Sara

  I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
  Eva Shaw is a very talented wordsmith and The Seer is a gripping WWII drama. I liked the setting, the characters and how their journeys intersected. I did find some typos throughout but it didn’t impact the readability of the book. This is a very worthy addition in the sea of WWII novels. Eva also offers writing courses online and is a great resource for budding writers.
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  Jackie Hammond

  I liked this book even though it started a bit slow. I got so I really enjoyed the sparks between the main characters and that kept me interested. The last half of the book went much faster than the first half.