The Secret Humankind
The Discoveries of Julia Xero, Book 1
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>She keeps her head down and cleans up messes. When the body count starts rising, will trying to make a living get her flushed?
Julia Xero is stuck in survival mode. After losing the only person she loved, the introverted orphan longs to escape her toxic employment for the zen of crime and trauma scene decontamination. But when she lands her dream job and is called to a bloody rooftop with a decapitated corpse, she’s horrified to come face to face with an otherworldly shark-toothed assassin.
Furious to learn she’s been enlisted by a clandestine race of beings against her will, Julia’s dismay fountains when she finds out they implanted her with a neck bomb to ensure her lips stay tightly sealed. Fit to be tied, and her thunderous confrontation with her boss hitting a deadend, the stubborn young woman begins plotting ways to leave the energy-powered entities in her dust.
Can she outwit an ancient civilization before her carotid goes boom?
The Secret Humankind is the gritty first book in The Discoveries of Julia Xero urban fantasy thriller series. If you like fish-out-of-water heroines, complex worlds, and dark truths, then you’ll love Gloria Oliver’s multi-faceted mystery.
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- Turah Shaver
- 10-16-24
Cliffhanger but good story
Good story. Great narration. Some editing issues but the narrator portrayed great emotions, intonations, and characters
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- Tig Shalina Ozuna
- 06-27-24
Supernatural blended with Criminal Minds
I really enjoyed this book! It was a cross between Supernatural and Criminal Minds which I LOVED. I think it was great that they were called SH for the supernatural. The way it all came together at the end and the small breadcrumbs that were left throughout the book was fabulous!!! I don't want to say to much and give anything away. It is a good read especially if you like the supernatural/ paranormal mixed in with serial killers...
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- Laura
- 05-05-24
An Absorbing Urban Fantasy Thriller
This was my first experience with Gloria Oliver's work, and it was entertaining. Julia Xero was recruited by an energy-powered race of beings to clean up crime and/or trauma scenes. While cleaning up a crime scene, Julia encountered a shark-toothed, non-human assassin. The worldbuilding was complicated. The characters were unusual and fascinating. I liked the creative paranormal beings. I appreciated the underlying themes of the story. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. BluesBunny's narration was entertaining, but there were times when she sounded a little muffled. At the end of Chapter 30, at the 12:06 time there were some random clicks and then a repeat of the same phrases. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review which reflected my opinions.
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- Nikki Sigma
- 04-05-24
Great narration!
Loved the story and it held my attention. I couldn't stop listening till the end! looking forward to what happens next.
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- BJD
- 04-21-24
Intriguing New Series
Book 1 in a new, intriguing fantasy series. Fantasy mixed with serial murder hunt, with some non-humans. Audiibook needs edits Chapters 30-33.
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