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Soul Search: A Zackie Story (Large Print Edition) (The Zackie Stories) Paperback – Large Print, April 8, 2024

by Reyna Favis (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 750 ratings
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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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Woman dresssed in search and rescue uniform with ghost in background

Meet Fia, a psychic with debilitating necrophobia. Corner her and she will cut you.

Man dressed in search and rescue uniform with a ghost in the background

Meet Cam, mentor and snarky Brit, his heritage rooted in the Unseen World.

Supernatural dog and ghost boy in an autumn forest

Meet K9 Zackie, Guardian of the Dead, her real name lost in time— so ancient, she used to change the Grim Reaper’s diapers.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D13WVSLW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 698 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8322226642
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.52 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.58 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 750 ratings

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Reyna Favis

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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.

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

"Good story, good writing, likable-enough characters. But too !any editing errors kept this from being a 5-star story...." Read more

"Soul Search: A Zackie Story is a fantastic story that can be enjoyed by an audience that loves both sci-fi and non fiction books alike...." Read more

"...There was an interesting story, lots of action, some adventure, and a case of not sticking your hand where it really shouldn’t go...." 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.

"...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

"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

"Great read with lots of action and emotional connection. Caught me by surprise. Ready for the next book in the series 😍😍😍..." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book . It keeps you on the edge of your seat not sure what was going to happen Fia or Cam. I enjoyed the ending...." 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.

"It is a well written story. I enjoyed all the well developed characters. It is a fast paced easy read." Read more

"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

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

"...Add to that excellent writing, plotting, and character development and you have a winner." Read more

"...Nicely written. Kept me engaged while weaving dog search and rescue stories with tales of murder and giving the dead victims peace...." Read more

"It is a well written story. I enjoyed all the well developed characters. It is a fast paced easy read." 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

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

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

"...Soul Search I've gotten lost in researching all of these interesting subjects. I love the characters and can't wait to read the next book!" 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

"Dynamic and complex characters that definitely draw you in. There is no way to get ahead of the story, you just have to read on for the reveal...." 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.

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

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

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

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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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  • Merigold7
    5.0 out of 5 stars I don’t do suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
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    I have a very active imagination and don’t need additional fuel to keep me up at night. However the characters are terrific and the situations are macabre. I think the shadows of those who had passed but were still land bound were handled with sensitivity and grace. Fia and Cam make a good team and Fia learning how to handle her ability is thought provoking. I did get tired of reading about Fia’s table manners.

    Even though I don’t like suspense, I couldn’t stop reading. Enjoy.
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  • S. R. Hoover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Angry Ghosts or are they confused?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
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    Many facets of this story are new to me, but wrapped within some old tales and superstitions. Neither the sin-eaters nor the escort to eternity are new. Even the bright light at the moment of a soul crossing into eternity is a common thread running through most tales near death experiences. However, the confusion about their personal status, the personality continuing after death, the evil that could be inflicted onto one spirit from another is certainly new to me. As are the plotthound, the "sybils," and the energy expulsions from both ghosts and sybils that could cause physical manifestations in the solid world.
    MS Davis has written a remarkable story with troubled people who try to live normal lives in spite of the unique abilities that they have. While most of these characters can't in good conscience resist using their abilities to aid those who, for one reason or another, haven't crossed, they are human. Like all humans, some are less compassionate than others. Jackie is not exactly a dog, but a centuries old spiritual entity that has a sole purpose of leading the dead to their eternity. Trying to assist a contractor to rid a house of a little girl ghost who is still carrying the wounds of her murder, our sybils discover a literal field of spirits being kept in torment and unable to cross over. Even calling on other sybils, none have ever before seen such a dark entity, and the outcome of the joined battle is, by no means, sure.
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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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  • 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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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not so cookie cutter
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
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    If you like paranormal then you will love this story. It has a lot of different elements tying things together. Not the norm percentage wise.
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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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