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Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1)

Karen Chance
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Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Karen Chance

Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Touch the Dark by Karen Chance, a person named Cassandra Palmer possesses the ability to communicate with spirits and foresee the future. Her unique skills place her at the center of a struggle for power among supernatural beings. As threats close in, Cassandra must navigate a dangerous world to uncover the truth and survive.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

38,004 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Karen Chance's Touch the Dark is praised for its engaging urban fantasy setting and fast-paced action. Reviewers commend the protagonist's strong characterization and the intricate plotting. However, some criticize the dense world-building as occasionally overwhelming. Despite this, it remains a popular choice for fans of supernatural and paranormal fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1)?

Fans of fast-paced urban fantasy and paranormal romance will find Touch the Dark by Karen Chance enthralling. Readers who enjoy the complex supernatural world-building of Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series or the dark, action-packed intensity of Kim Harrison's The Hollows series will appreciate this book.

3.9

38,004 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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