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Soul Search: A Zackie Story of Supernatural Suspense (The Zackie Stories Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Reyna Favis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 738 ratings

What if everything you knew about the afterlife was wrong? Welcome to Fia’s world.
Fia hates the dead. If a spirit gets too close, their final moments become her reality. It’s no big surprise she’s developed a raging case of necrophobia, and people think she owns the deluxe edition of crazy. Fia is desperate for a dead-free zone. Signing on with a wilderness search and rescue team seems like the perfect fit — no earthbound spirits in the empty woods, right?

Bad assumption. Big mistake.

By the time she sees a search dog leading a dead boy through a portal to the afterlife, Fia’s a hot mess. Struggling to survive, she’s frantic to learn how to get rid of these spirits. Cam, a snarky Brit and the K9 handler, says he can teach her how to avoid having her reality overtaken by the dead. But can Fia trust him? And it’s freaking her out that K9 Zackie is way more than she seems. To make matters worse, Cam’s first real lesson is rubbing right up against Fia’s necrophobia. If she can be overwhelmed by one spirit, how is she expected to handle a multiple haunting by victims of a murderous home invasion from more than a century ago? Fia is also falling for ghost hunter Lucas, but he is morally and ethically off-limits to her. Lucas might just prove to be a fatal distraction in this dangerous business.

This situation is code red, DEFCON 1, and Charlie Foxtrot all rolled into one. If Fia doesn’t make it, you can bet your sweet patootie she’ll be haunting Cam.

For readers who enjoy a riveting tale with surprises at every turn. Soul Search will keep you turning the pages.

The first novel of the ZACKIE STORIES.

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"Taking search work beside a talented K9 into the realm of the paranormal, Reyna Favis' Soul Search is a dark, unexpected journey with surprises at every turn--the first in a series of books following a gritty heroine whose trouble follows her:an uneasy connection to the dead. From the harrowing open to the conclusion's hard-won peace, a book to appeal to readers ready to take a leap in to the afterlife's great unknown."-- Susannah Charleson, author of the New York Times bestselling Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search and Rescue Dog

"Favis handles the paranormal aspects with aplomb...Readers will look forward to the soul-saving trio's further adventures." -- Publishers Weekly / BookLife

"...this was such an exciting, different, and fun read!"-- Chelsi, Let Them Read Cake Book Blog

"...this book is absolutely amazing. The characters and the story are perfectly executed. Favis manages to weave a spine tingling tale that will leave you hungry for more.This was the first book in the series, and we will be purchasing the rest of them. Five stars from Jayna. We know. It's a rare occurrence."-- Two Bluestockings, A bookish blog and podcast

"...I lost myself in the story, and before I knew it, hours had passed, and I was more than halfway through the recording! It's easy to fall in love with Zackie and Fia..."-- The Faerie Review, Book Reviews and More

About the Author

REYNA FAVIS gleefully writes tales of supernatural suspense while dust gathers on the vacuum cleaner. Her novels have been praised by readers for the very human stories behind the hauntings that create unexpected plot twists, drama, and even moments of humor. Reyna is a K9 handler for search and rescue and can frequently be found on her belly as she is dragged through the woods by a search dog. If you do not enjoy walks in the woods, she invites you to connect with her on Facebook. Reyna has a PhD in biology and was one lab accident away from becoming a super villain before she took up writing. She lives as an unapologetic introvert with her husband, dogs and cats in New Jersey.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LZBO66R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 28, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
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  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Zackie Stories
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REYNA FAVIS is an Amazon Bestselling Author. She gleefully writes tales of supernatural suspense while dust gathers on the vacuum cleaner. Readers have praised her novels for the very human stories behind the hauntings that create unexpected plot twists, drama, and even moments of humor. Reyna served as a K9 handler and ground pounder for search and rescue for over 10 years. She was frequently found on her belly as she was dragged through the woods by a search dog. If you do not enjoy walks in the woods, she invites you to connect with her on Facebook. Reyna has a Ph.D. in biology and was one lab accident away from becoming a supervillain before she took up writing. She lives as an unapologetic introvert with her husband, dogs, and cats in New Jersey.

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Customers find this supernatural suspense book engaging with lots of twists and turns, featuring a compelling main character who is a dog that sees ghosts. Moreover, the writing style is well-executed, and customers appreciate the factual insight into search and rescue operations. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its mystery content, with one customer noting its unique approach to solving century-old mysteries, and customers enjoy the humor throughout the story.

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68 customers mention "Plot"68 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as a fascinating paranormal story with lots of twists and turns.

"...The perspective of the story was thought provoking. I enjoyed the book and am ready to read the following books." Read more

"...We are drawn along through mostly very well described challenges and events, including the, ah, rocky start to her relationships with Zackie and..." Read more

"Great story, unusual take on ghosts and spirits. Loved and got invested in the characters...." Read more

"...I like that the author added a bit of southern Appalachian lore into her work...." Read more

50 customers mention "Readability"50 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an escapist and interesting read that keeps them engaged throughout.

"...The perspective of the story was thought provoking. I enjoyed the book and am ready to read the following books." Read more

"...It is well written with some events based on real past events it is a great read and I will be reading the entire series...." Read more

"...Thank you Reyna. This has been excellent therapy." Read more

"Great story, unusual take on ghosts and spirits. Loved and got invested in the characters...." Read more

42 customers mention "Character development"42 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the compelling and growing lead character who is a dog that sees ghosts.

"Interesting, well written, evolving characters. The perspective of the story was thought provoking...." Read more

"...editing, they are only minor distractions, and the characters and story stand strong amidst today's oceans of fiction, and will probably linger with..." Read more

"...The lead characters are believable with strong wills and flaws and likable...." Read more

"Great story, unusual take on ghosts and spirits. Loved and got invested in the characters...." Read more

28 customers mention "Writing style"28 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting that the author draws from her SAR experience.

"Interesting, well written, evolving characters. The perspective of the story was thought provoking...." Read more

"...It is well written with some events based on real past events it is a great read and I will be reading the entire series...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed this Author's writing and the characters she wrote about...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. Very easy to read and follow. The characters are interesting and well developed. Looking forward to the next four." Read more

26 customers mention "Knowledge"26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's factual insight into search and rescue operations, with one customer specifically noting its detailed coverage of SAR teams and practices.

"...can be set in the real world, whether familiar territory or interestingly educational, or both...." Read more

"...I love Zackie and Fia. And I like the detail in describing Search and Rescue work and dog handling...." Read more

"...Very easy to read and follow. The characters are interesting and well developed. Looking forward to the next four." Read more

"...It was eye opening. First time reading about SAR - search and rescue . First supernatural hound being a crossover To the other side...." Read more

22 customers mention "Interest"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and fun, with one mentioning it takes them on a wild ride.

"Interesting, well written, evolving characters. The perspective of the story was thought provoking...." Read more

"...All in all, it's urban fantasy and a fun, escapist read." Read more

"...The plot has mystery, adventure and dime humor. Fia and Cam have more than one ghost to help. A well written book. I will read the next book." Read more

"...Lots of twists and turns to keep it interesting and to keep you wanting more. I will continue reading this series." Read more

8 customers mention "Mystery content"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, finding it excellent and unique, with one customer particularly appreciating its innovative approach to solving century-old mysteries.

"Great book.. Really like the concept and the author weaving in factual elements into the story. I'm off to find book two!" Read more

"...It took a fresh look at the whole Genre of “…ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties..." Read more

"If you’re looking for a brainy story of paranormal, mystery, humor, and some sexual tension, this book is for you...." Read more

"Such an interesting concept to solve century old mysteries...." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one mentioning its macabre situations.

"...The story is humorous, sad and touching, showing the best and worst of human beings...." Read more

"...However the characters are terrific and the situations are macabre...." Read more

"...Fia starts to find a use for her history degree. There are lots of funny sections, but even the funny characters are not there just to ridicule...." Read more

"...The plot has mystery, adventure and dime humor. Fia and Cam have more than one ghost to help. A well written book. I will read the next book." Read more

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  • Rhonda Lynn McIlroy
    5.0 out of 5 stars zackie
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2025
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    Interesting, well written, evolving characters. The perspective of the story was thought provoking. I enjoyed the book and am ready to read the following books.
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  • Elizabeth R A Triano
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable1st novel, by a trained scientist engaging in speculative fiction/mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2018
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    I'd been meaning to read the Zackie stories for some time, because while I generally avoid self-published fiction, now and then there are some treasures to be found! I had encountered such before, and suspected that Dr. Favis' books would be worth the risk …

    … and I was right. I finally got them both via Kindle special offers last winter, and read this, the first one, as late spring turned into steamy summer. “Enjoyed” is too pleasant a word for how I appreciated the character introductions – there are no “Mary Sues” in this book! (A “Mary Sue” – or “Gary Stu” – is the dreamily perfect – and perfectly annoying – main character that many people naturally create when taking up fiction.)

    Fia has what may seem like a dramatic set of “issues” when we first meet her – but as it happens I know people with similar challenges and likely you do too. She's unique, but not unbelievably so. We are drawn along through mostly very well described challenges and events, including the, ah, rocky start to her relationships with Zackie and Cam.

    I don't read much paranormal fiction any more, or ghost stories, or stuff in that field, so this was a trip down roads I haven't been on for a while. Maybe because Dr. Favis writes in a realistic style, it was easy to suspend disbelief (or, if you believe in ghosts, you might not even have to do that).

    One of the things I like about some contemporary fiction, including the Zackie stories, is they can be set in the real world, whether familiar territory or interestingly educational, or both.

    I'm a distracted reader nowadays, so the details don't stay with me after a first reading as much as I'd like, and so not only do I want to reread this as well as go on to Soul Scent, but I would also one day like to get autographed hard copies. There's a lot to be said for being able to flip through a physical book to refer back to scenes, quotes, and events.

    What I'm trying to say is that, while this book has a handful of red-pencil questions which might have been avoided via more rigorous editing, they are only minor distractions, and the characters and story stand strong amidst today's oceans of fiction, and will probably linger with you as they did for me.

    Disclaimer: I was also given a free ebook version to review, but by then I had already purchased my copies. Even so.
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  • T. Jennings
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Interesting Take On Ghost
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
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    I am mostly a science fiction reader but when this book popped up as a suggestion and having the cover of a dog with glowing eyes I was intrigued. I read the description and thought it might be a nice change from scifi and it definitely was worth it. The lead characters are believable with strong wills and flaws and likable. Zackie who is a immortal being deciding to take the form of a search and rescue dog with a attitude towards the living and loyalties lie with the dead works quite well. The story is humorous, sad and touching, showing the best and worst of human beings. It is well written with some events based on real past events it is a great read and I will be reading the entire series. The cover is what grabbed my attention and lead me to find out what this book was about so the artist did there job well and I am glad they did. Highly recommended and where did I put that glove hmmm...
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  • North Flyover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great premise, well researched, excellent writing. I'm invested in so many characters.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
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    I must have bought this when I was recovering from one of several operations in the last five years and found it in my library now that I'm recovered enough to wander through it. I stopped reading for a while. The meds and the surgery just wouldn't let my brain stay focused long enough. Now, apparently, things are better. I started the first book less than two weeks ago and I'm on the third. I love Zackie and Fia. And I like the detail in describing Search and Rescue work and dog handling. I'm not sure yet on how I feel about being so interested in seeing how many side stories work out but I can deal with it. Thank you Reyna. This has been excellent therapy.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
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    Great story, unusual take on ghosts and spirits. Loved and got invested in the characters. Reyna Davis will be one I follow and I can't wait to read the next one!
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  • SewerLabGuy
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice twist on some well-used paranormal themes
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023
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    I know a book is good when I finish it quickly. This is one of them. Fia, Cam, and Zackie are a great team. I like that the author added a bit of southern Appalachian lore into her work. The one thing that makes me a bit uncomfortable is that a lot of the themes in the book have been borrowed from popular movies and TV shows. I can almost imagine Fia whispering, "I see dead people..." like in The Sixth Sense, and Cam telling the unquiet spirits "It's okay, it wasn't your fault. You can go home now.", like in the Ghost Whisperer TV series. The bad guy getting his comeuppance in the end was uncomfortably similar to what happened in The Green Mile. However, the author does give her twist to these events despite the lack of originality. All in all, it's urban fantasy and a fun, escapist read.
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  • Georgia McNabb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Start to this Series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
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    I purchased and listened to this on Audible books.
    I really enjoyed this Author's writing and the characters she wrote about. I think the way she presented the Main Character as a Very misunderstood child because of her gift, was telling in this day and age. Narrator does a Great job with the various characters voices and the entire storyline.
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  • CJM Stone
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting premise and well written but...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
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    I was a fan until the DEAD HAND part. Is it intended to be part of a future plot line? It didn't seem to serve any purpose in this book. It neither provided necessary character development nor was required for the plot to move forward.
    I will give this series another try with book 2 and see how it goes.
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  • Suemac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
    Reviewed in Australia on January 15, 2025
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    Interesting and unusual take on dealing with the dead. Good characters and well written. I am about to start the second book in the series.
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  • Janice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual, a great read
    Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2024
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    A most unusual story, like none I have ever read. I thoroughly enjoyed Reyna Favis’ writing style and her creativity!
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  • Loki
    5.0 out of 5 stars search and rescue with ghosts and an exasperated dog
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2024
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    This was excellent. The search and rescue detail was believable and engaging, the ghosts were interesting, and the heroines situation with insecure employment and ghost ruining her life was a great series start and I will cheer for her getting more profitable work and a handle on the supernatural. I’m glad I found the series.
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  • Mandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2024
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    I loved this book, the humor was very good. The characters and storyline were amazing keeping me engaged from the first page. I bought the rest of the series from this one book. I highly recommend this book and author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2023
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    I loved this story and all the different characters in it. I Can’t Waite for next book in this series
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