📖 Overview
Mind Game follows Dahlia Le Blanc, a powerful telekinetic who lives in isolation due to her dangerous abilities. Her quiet existence is disrupted when she becomes the target of unknown assailants, forcing her to accept protection from Nicolas Trevane, a mysterious warrior with his own supernatural capabilities.
The story takes place in a world where psychically enhanced individuals known as GhostWalkers exist as part of a classified military program. As Nicolas works to keep Dahlia safe, the two must navigate their growing attraction while uncovering the truth behind the attempts on her life.
This paranormal romance combines elements of military action, psychic abilities, and romantic suspense within the larger GhostWalker series universe. The novel explores themes of trust, survival, and the challenge of accepting one's own power while finding connection with others.
👀 Reviews
Readers describe Mind Game as a paranormal romance that leans heavily into psychic abilities and supernatural elements. The chemistry between protagonists Nicolas and Dahlia stands out in reviews.
Liked:
- Fast-paced action sequences
- The GhostWalker team dynamics
- Development of the psychic connection concept
- Strong female lead who matches the hero's capabilities
Disliked:
- Repetitive internal monologues
- Too much focus on explicit scenes vs plot
- Similar story beats to previous books in series
- Some found the psychic elements confusing
Several reviews note this book works better for those who've read earlier entries in the series. As one reader stated: "You need the background of book 1 to fully appreciate the GhostWalker world."
Ratings:
Goodreads: 4.3/5 (16,474 ratings)
Amazon: 4.7/5 (1,012 ratings)
Barnes & Noble: 4.5/5 (198 ratings)
The book ranks in the middle of reader rankings for the GhostWalker series.
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🤔 Interesting facts
🌟 The GhostWalker series, which includes Mind Game, spans over 20 books and continues to expand, making it one of Christine Feehan's most enduring series.
🌟 Christine Feehan has written more than 80 novels across multiple paranormal series and has been on the New York Times bestseller list more than 70 times.
🌟 The concept of psychic warfare in the book is based on real historical programs like Project MKUltra, where the CIA conducted experiments in mind control during the Cold War.
🌟 Telekinesis, the ability featured prominently in the novel, has been studied scientifically since the 1930s, though no conclusive evidence of its existence has been found.
🌟 Mind Game is book #2 in the GhostWalker series, and its success helped establish supernatural military romance as a distinct subgenre in paranormal fiction.