A Match Made in Hell by Terri Garey

A Match Made in Hell, a novel by Terri Garey, is the second in a series of urban fantasy books that describe the life and adventures of Nicki Styx, the owner of a haute couture thrift shop who, after having a near death experience, can now “see dead people”. The fact that the doctor who saved her life, Joe Bascombe, wants to start a serious relationship with her only adds complexity to an already complicated life.

The story starts out with Nicki being visited by a female ghost named Lila who’s desperate to find her daughter. You see, although Lila is now dead, her daughter Kelly is still alive (barely) and trapped at the scene of the car accident that killed Lila. Time is of the essence of course because it’s unknown how long her daughter can survive being seriously injured and trapped inside the wrecked vehicle.

Nicki does find the girl but there’s a twist: Kelly (the girl trapped in the car) is Joe’s ex-wife and Nicki’s long-lost twin sister. And the ghost Lila is actually Nicki’s biological mother.

Say what?

Okay, don’t worry. Terri Garey writes in an easy-to-follow style that makes this moderately complex storyline flow seamlessly!

As the two sisters work to acquaint themselves with one another and explore the mysteries surrounding their past, Nicki has to deal with her feelings about Joe’s previous relationship with her twin sister. Imagine having a boyfriend that was once married to your twin sister – think of the problems that could present. On top of that, a demon named Sammy has started stalking her. Okay, he’s not bad on the eyes (he looks like Billy Idol), he quotes classic literature, and he can be charismatic. They might have possibilities as a couple if he just wasn’t so damned intent on stealing her soul!

Terry Garey has given us a great story with strong characters that pull you in and make you feel like you’re experiencing the story with them. The scenes between Nicki and Sammy are great fun and keep you looking forward to their next run-in. Additionally, the book’s dialogue and characterizations are very realistic – never strained or contrived. As such I found myself identifying with more than one character in this book.

So:

• Will Nicki and Kelly find answers to the questions about their past?

• Will Joe have trouble staying with only one twin?

• Is Sammy what he claims to be?

• Will I lose 10 lbs. by my birthday? Okay, even I don’t know this answer.

Read “A Match Made In Hell” to get answers to the rest of the questions – you’re going to love how it all turns out!