No Humans Involved

No Humans Involved is the seventh installment in Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series, focusing on Jaime Vegas, a necromancer who communicates with the dead. The story follows Jaime as she joins the cast of a TV show about paranormal investigators, where she must navigate both real supernatural threats and manufactured drama. As strange events begin occurring on set, Jaime finds herself forced to confront her abilities rather than suppress them as she has done in the past. Her growing connection with werewolf pack leader Jeremy Danvers adds complexity to her situation as she tries to determine which phenomena are genuine and which are staged for television. The plot weaves supernatural mystery with elements of romance and suspense as Jaime investigates increasingly disturbing occurrences at filming locations. She must balance maintaining her public persona as a TV medium with addressing actual supernatural dangers that threaten the cast and crew. The novel explores themes of authenticity versus performance, and the tension between embracing one's true nature and maintaining a socially acceptable facade. It raises questions about the exploitation of genuine supernatural abilities in entertainment media, while examining personal growth and self-acceptance.

Readers consider this one of the stronger entries in Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series, particularly praising Jaime Vegas as a compelling protagonist. Many reviews note that the book works well as a standalone story while still advancing the series' overall plot. Likes: - Complex development of Jaime's character and abilities - Chemistry between Jaime and Jeremy - Balance of supernatural elements with mystery/crime plot - Darker tone compared to previous books Dislikes: - Slow pacing in first third of book - Some found the necromancy elements disturbing - Less action than other books in series - Secondary characters underdeveloped Ratings: Goodreads: 4.15/5 (24,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (200+ ratings) LibraryThing: 4.1/5 (300+ ratings) Multiple readers specifically mentioned appreciating how the book explores Jaime's insecurities and internal struggles rather than focusing solely on romance or supernatural action.

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🌟 The book is part of Armstrong's "Women of the Otherworld" series, which spans 13 novels and features different supernatural female protagonists. 🌟 Necromancy, the ability to communicate with the dead, has roots in ancient Egyptian religious practices dating back to 2400 BC. 🌟 The character Jaime Vegas appears in several books before getting her own story in "No Humans Involved," allowing readers to see her evolution from supporting character to protagonist. 🌟 Los Angeles, where the book is set, has a rich history of paranormal TV production, with over 100 ghost-hunting shows produced since 2000. 🌟 Before becoming a full-time writer, Kelley Armstrong was a programmer and instructor at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, where she wrote her first novels during her lunch breaks.