Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series is really good. I really like going deeper into the vibrant world created by the author. The story grabs your attention and takes you on a wild ride with many different twists and turns. I like reading books that surprise me and this novel did just that. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a book it has so much going on mystery, suspense, danger, and action. I was on the edge the whole time reading it not knowing what would come next. Dahlia Nite is strong and smart and can kick ass. She is working on a case with her partner Detective Alex Creed where dismembered bodies are showing up but Dahlia has a shock when not all of them are human. Will Dahlia find the one who is responsible? And is the killer human or supernatural??
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! This is an awesome book 3 that starts right in the thick of things, and doesn’t let up the action for a moment. I was immediately drawn in again, and there is so much going on that it will keep you guessing. Dahlia is struggling to understand the crimes that are happening, but her usual senses that provide the clues aren’t helping. Something more sinister than ever is at play, and she needs to figure it out before it destroys her beloved city and the friends she has made there. Will she have to reveal herself to more people than just Evans? Will she be able to protect her friends and keep her identity hidden? I highly recommend this book, and the entire series for that matter, these are fantastic reading!
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Book 3 of the series, this one lived up to my expectations. Full of twists, turns, and creatures that come out of your nightmares. Dahlia and her partner are doing their best to keep secrets just that, secrets. If society knew, there would be hell to pay. Well-written with a plot that flows like butter, you can go along with them as they chase banshee out causing issues. The characters are so defined that its hard to pick one favorite. I find each has a little bit that I love about them. This installment kept me on the edge of my seat just as the first two books did. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series. You should try the series out to. Highly recommend.
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I read the first book in this series and was excited to read this further instalment. The characters were great and well-developed, and I enjoyed Dahlia’s dilemma of being stuck between two worlds. The supernatural elements were particularly enjoyable and the story has depth and complexity. The plot is suspenseful and there’s a lot happening as well as a lot of characters, which can sometimes make it difficult to keep up, but overall I couldn’t wait to finish the novel.
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have really enjoyed this entire series and this latest installment fits right in perfectly. Once again Dahlia Nite is the perfect heroine for this series. She brings the perfect amount of badass mixed with caring and her love of her human side creates a great story line.
Dahlia has been helping hide the evidence of her half dragon shifter brethren, which is becoming increasingly difficult with all of the strange deaths surfacing. At the same time her relationships are growing despite advice to stay away from human interaction.
This book had so much action, I flew right through it. I recommend this to anyone who has already read the first two books.
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My favorite half dragon shifter is back! I was not disappointed when I started in on this third book. One I got it I didn’t sleep until I had finished it! Twists and tuns and cliffhangers oh my! This fast paced paranormal thriller kept me on the edge of my seat. I was right there with Dahlia trying to solve the mysteries that kept happening in Sentinel City! I was rooting for the entire time. The writing is well done and the story leaves you wanting more. I’m excited to see what happens to Dahlia in the final book although I’m sad to see it ending soon. Thank you author for such a wonderful series!
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The series continues on just as great as the first 2 books! Fantasy, paranormal, drama, action, some romance and a bit of suspense. I love the main character Dahlia who is strong willed, sassy and entertaining. Id recommend any paranormal lover to go out and buy this series!
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book has fantasy as well as paranormal. Its the best of both worlds.
She is aware that monsters exist since she is one herself. But how much longer can she keep the truth hidden? First, a dragon’s best buddy is a secret. Deception comes in second. Both offer protective armor, allowing Dahlia Nite, a half-dragon shapeshifter, to dwell among humans unnoticed. She covers herself in a cloak of falsehoods to hide in plain sight as she walks between two worlds belonging to neither. But nothing is ever indeed concealed. When different species’ severed remains are left on the riverside, Dahlia and Detective Alex Creed are tasked with solving the crime. With the help of Sentinel City’s new task force, the two are pushed on by hints that appear too good to be true.
They bounce from one crime site to the next, looking for a clear motivation among a tangle of contradictory evidence. Finally, the city begins to crumble, already on edge following a succession of mysterious crimes. Dahlia burns the candle at both ends, drowning in lost creatures, slain corpses, masked men—and the quest for her sidekick’s missing sister. She uses her empathic skills to find answers, and she discovers something eviler and more profound than a typical serial killer’s web. She tries to keep her pals from learning the truth as the dots connect and worlds clash. Secrets, on the other hand, maybe lethal. Dahlia isn’t the only one who collects them.
I loved this story. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is my third book from this author and I can’t wait to read the rest of her books.
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this series with a passion! I can not get enough of this book series, Dahlia is a wonderful heroine and I really admire her for all she is. This book I really enjoyed in the series thus far for how the development as well as the darkness hidden in Dahlia was. It was gripping and deep down that rabbit hole!
Dahlia once again has something to unravel, and knowing her, you know for a fact she has a plan in some form up her sleeve. I loved her interactions with Alex. They really made a great duo and love what they have between them, if its friends or more, depending how you look into it. I love how every book Dahlia has danger to over come, but for me this one was different than the rest. This specific installment I found we got a more deeper sense of who Dahlia was and all she keeps hidden, her demons mean. If her secrets was found out what would that mean for her, and her place she has learned to call home?
As said this book series is amazing, and it really gets better and better and deeper with each book I read about Dahlia. The danger and the shapeshifter essence of the book really drives my soul deeper into the plot. I can never get enough, I always want more answers. I find Dahlia awakens that part of me. No matter the danger or if a sacrifice or some part of her to say, she will not rest to she achieved what she has sent herself out to do. The story is gripping and this book ,currently is my favorite so far in the series!
If you have not read this book or this series yet I highly recommend you do so! I love this series and this author with a passion. I love how each book in this series builds up more and more, and your interest never dies down. Highly recommend the book, series, and author. A must read for sure!
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Chain Reaction was the perfect sequel for the Nite Fire series! Our heroine is as even bigger badass in this edition! Horrible things are happening in The Sentinel and our team of heroes is on the case. Difficult decisions and serious character growth occur. And of course, tons of action to keep you on your toes! Dahlia’s world is only growing in complexity as she tries to make sense of it all. I can’t wait for what comes next!
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book kept me on the edge of my seat!! Action, adventure, tragedy, and mystery. Our heroes fight a new evil as they struggle to save the lives of the innocent. Dahlia finds new allies, new powers, and new adventures as she and her team fight the evil in The Sentinel and beyond. We FINALLY hear Nadine’s story and Dahlia confronts her largest foe! The ending though! Cliff. Hanger.
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C. L. Schneider is an award-winning author of adult epic and urban fantasy, including The Crown of Stones Trilogy and the Nite Fire Series. Born in a small Kansas town, she resides in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley Region with her husband and two sons. To learn more about the worlds Schneider creates, please visit www.clschneiderauthor.com or connect with her on social media, where she is an active part of the indie author community.
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Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this one more than the first book in the series. Dahlia is a great character. Balancing keeping humans safe and protecting the secrets of her home, while discovering the full potential of her power is a great read. I love her friendship with Evans. The action and emotions in the story will keep you engrossed. I look forward to reading the third installment
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nite fire by C. L. Schneider. 5 stars. Amazing story. Writer did and amazing job creating characters. Quickly found myself in love with the main character Dahlia. Highly recommend.
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dahlia Nite is a police advisor and half-dragon shifter. After a serious drug is released in the city, dead bodies start turning up. Dahlia, Creed, and Evans try to discover who is behind Chrysalis (the drug).
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This a paranormal mystery and is the second installment in this series. If you haven’t read the first I would highly recommend reading it. Dahlia Nite is a consulting detective investing a string of mysterious deaths in Sentinel City. During her investigation she is coming up with more questions then answers. Can her and her partner Alex solve these crimes before things get any further out of hand?
A fast paced, action packed novel that will leave you gasping for more and on the edge of your seat! This series is a must read for paranormal or mystery readers.
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
~ My Favorite Supernatural Crime Series ~
I am so happy to have found this series. This is out of my typical comfort zone of fantasy, being a crime/thriller series. After reading the first book, “Flash Point”, I just knew I would need to read the second book in the series. And so happy that I did.
This is a perfect continuation of Dahlia Nite’s adventures, along with building the relationships around her. This series is one where you will get so engrosses, it will feel like seeing your old friends again. The author does such a phenomenal job of putting you right there with Dahlia, it almost feels as if you are a crime solving being with supernatural capabilities as well.
Definitely recommend this if you want a fun series to chomp into, and escape into the world of our supernatural crime solving hero Dahlia Nite (and her companions!!!) Happy Reading.
Reviewed by @taylorkstephenson
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What another amazing story of Dahlia Nite. This amazing kick butt women, and she really kicks butt. A supernatural world inside the human world, she protects the people from finding out what is really out there. Dahlia safeguards humanity from the creatures that slip through the veil between the worlds. But being a creature herself, she has a lot at stake. People start mutating and combusting in the streets, Dahlia has to really go under cover to find out what strange affliction is now in the City. Along with her, Casey Evans go behind the scenes to uncover what is happening. This fast paced, on your seat, page turner, will have you wanting more. The situations Dahlia has to try and get out of, she literally kicks butt to get what she wants and will do anything to figure it out. This book will not disappoint, it’s a must read. I really can’t wait to know if there will be more of Dahlia.
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was easily one of my top reads this year. While this is the second installment in this series, it can be read as a stand alone although the series Is so good I recommend reading the first one. This book mixes so many good genres including a detective thriller, meets nice cop, with a fantastic paranormal twist. The plot flows effortlessly, the characters are fantastic, and the mix between paranormal and reality is flawless. While there is plenty of serious moments in this book there are also several light moments, so the book is not to serious. In a nutshell I highly recommend you pick up this book with its strong and determined main character, and it’s brilliant storyline, you will not be disappointed.
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“Friends don’t let friends be eaten by dragons”.
In a return of Dhalia our witty snarky lead heroine and her sidekick creed we return to the city to again try to save the humans from evil supernatural… and now maybe from themselves.
humans are mutating and dying unbelievable and violent deaths… but why? what’s causing this. were they always human… if they weren’t what the heck are they?
Follow Dhalia through another face paced action packed journey full of witty self reflection a little romance and a few new characters sprinkled in.
You will benefit from understanding the characters by reading the first book of the series but it isn’t required to follow the story and be ready to read it once you start because this story whips right along making you lose track of time… the hints of more to come kept me wanting more!
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well I enjoyed this book too! Nite Fire: Chain Reaction is the next book in the series. We pick up pretty much where the last book cut off. The big difference now is through this book officer Casey Evans knows who and what Dahlia is. He doesn’t know everything but he knows she’s from a different realm and that she’s a dragon shifter.
Just like book 1 I enjoy the dynamic between Detective Creed and Dahlia, however I feel like Dahlia is at a point where she’s torn. I feel like the author through the first so many chapters was implying that Dahlia wished she could tell Detective Creed her secrets, but knew he was better off not knowing. It gave me something to look forward to while reading the book.
Does he find out? Do they finally capture/defeat everyone involved in the 1st book murders?
Please check it out! I would highly recommend reading book 1 first if you haven’t already! Personally am looking forward to book 3!
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a really good read! This was a great sequel to the first book and just as entertaining and action packed as the first one. I love the characters in this book and they just keep getting better with each one. This was enthralling story with a great plot. I swear I don’t think this author ever disappoints with her novels, everything I’ve read from her is great. I could hardly put this book down once I started reading it. This series is quickly becoming a favorite and I can’t wait to read the next installment of this series!
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in this series. I would recommend reading first book before tackling this one. In this series a wonderful mix of paranormal and mystery takes us on an adventure unlike any other. I thoroughly enjoyed the world the author has created. Dahlia Nite is back and better than ever. Dahlia is a strong and fierce warrior. You love her instantly. I can’t wait to see we go next in the series.
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dahlia Nite is one badass shifter. I love how she “lies” to her partner, Evans, to get out of him following her. She is supposed to protect humanity from the monsters but those lines are blurring. She wonders if its a virus or if somethings is triggering people. What makes this story work is the adventure. You don’t really get stories with dragon shifters. The action kept my interest all the way through. Well-written. The characters are totally relatable. I totally recommend this.
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Chain Reaction is the second book of the Nite Fire series and it’s another great book full of adventure, fantasy and action and a little hint of romance too.
We learn more about Dahlia and get to see more of her kicking butt to protect those she cares for. I love how she never gives up no matter the challenge. I enjoyed watching the team work with Alex and Casey had me snickering with teasing comments. It’s a well written book and I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series. This series already has me hooked and I have already added it to my top favorite list!
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Book one captivated me and this second book in the Nite Fire series did not disappoint! There was so much action and drama in this book, I couldn’t put it down. I love Dahlia Nite, she is the quintessential female hero who has her ups and downs and her love for the human race is shown in her reaction to them when things go wrong.
A new drug has shown up in Sentinel City and humans are turning up dead, in very strange ways. Dahlia is able to recognize her own transformations to her dragon form in these deaths. Dahlia and her crew must tamp down any panic in the city and figure out where the drugs are coming from before the city figures out that their reality is much more different than they could have guessed.
I loved the action in this book, add to it the unexpected storyline and you have a great read!
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Action, mystery and more
This is the second book in the Nite Fire series and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed book 1 and was ready to delve back into the world of dragons and monsters. I recommend reading book 1 first as it will help to orient the story. The author is brilliant with the world building and bringing a story with so much action, emotion and mystery but it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The story has a natural flow that kept me turning the pages. So good to see Dahlia with her crew. Intrigued to see what adventure awaits in book 3.
Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series is a slow burning love that I don’t want to let go of.
Thank goodness I read book one.
This story picks up right where it left off, and it drags you into the story one page at a time.
It does not disappoint.
There is a new threat, new strategies and adventures.
You really cannot go wrong with a female lead.
I am so looking forward to book three. Give me more.
The way the author uses words to draw you in and create this world.
I always love dragons.
This is long and thrilling and full of mystery and OMG moments.
Another five stars to this author, I recommend this,
Read book one first.
