Grace Bishop Books

Paranormal Thrillers

My novel Glamorous and the three short story prequels

can all be found on Amazon.com

My dark urban fantasy novel, GLAMOROUS, is a

Bronze Medal winner in the Adult Fiction Category for

The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards contest.

Winners announcement.

The adult books are judged by two Reading Groups, one in London and one in Stockholm.

“They love reading the books and discussing them for hours over coffee and cake.”

OFFICIAL FEEDBACK FROM THE READERS

This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:

Title: Glamorous: A Grace Bishop Novel

Author: Denise Bossarte

Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 22

 

Stats

Editing: 9/10

Writing Style: 10/10

Content: 10/10

Cover: 9/10

Of the 22 readers:

22 would read another book by this author.

21 thought the cover was good or excellent.

22 felt it was easy to follow.

22 would recommend this story to another reader to try.

22 felt the pacing was good or excellent.

22 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.

Of all the readers, 12 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.

Of all the readers, 10 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.

Readers’ Comments

‘This is a superb thriller for older YA or adults. Full of twists and turns, I enjoyed it in a single sitting. Couldn’t stop reading.’’ Male reader, aged 43

‘Grace is the character that holds everything together. She’s strong, gritty but also vulnerable. The perfect hero. Fast-paced with elements of paranormal powers, this is a strong adventure story and a strong mystery too. This author will go far.’ Female reader, aged 53

‘I enjoy a good murder/mystery. The PI element enriched the story even further. This author should start writing for a Mature readership; she’s got the talent.’ Female reader, aged 62

‘Charismatic characters, a little romance, plenty going on and a mystery of missing girls to solve. This is a fantastic summer read. The author’s writing style works well for this genre as it’s pacey with a well-structured plot. Thriller-lovers will love this!!!’ Male reader, aged 24

‘I’m now going to read all of her books.’ Female reader, aged 19

To Sum It Up:

‘A superbly written paranormal thriller packed full of memorable characters. A BRONZE MEDAL WINNER and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

My short story sequel

to GLAMOROUS

titled RETURN received a

Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review!

Check to the review on Amazon!

My short story sequel

to GLAMOROUS

titled BEGINNINGS received a

Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review!

Check to the review on Amazon!

I am an Affiliate Member of the Horror Writers Association!

So proud of Grace and Danny and the rest of Grace’s crew!!

I am a member of the International Thriller Writers!

I had to send my sales data as well as

a copy of Glamorous for them to evaluate,

as I am self-published.

But I made it into the organization based on merit!

Listen to my interview with Howard Fox on the SuccessINsight podcast!

I talk about my books, my writing process, advice on writing, and my upcoming novella!

Denise Bossarte, Author, Poet, and Photographer – Episode 1073

Fantastic Book Trailer

by Hooks Media

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GLAMOROUS book Trailer by Cody at Hooks Media

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Awesome Animated Cover

by Mandi Murphy

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Original book cover design by B&J Books 

He did ALL my covers for Grace’s world and they are fabulous!

Awesome Animated Cover

by Mandi Murphy

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Readings Animated Cover

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RETURN Book Trailer

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BEGINNINGS Book Trailer

A serial killer preys on homeless girls.

Only her powers can stop him.

Grace is a survivor.

Haunted by the memories of the car accident that killed her brother and brought her police career to an end, she’s determined to bring wrongdoers to justice as a PI.
Little do her clients know that the accident gave her more than nightmares; it gave her paranormal abilities she can’t explain.

When she agrees to help a friend solve a mystery involving missing homeless girls, Grace is drawn into a secret world of Paranorms and The Family that rules them. It’s a supernatural haven for potential friends and deadly evil, and this discovery alters her reality forever.

With the killer still at large, Grace must use her powers to put an end to his murder spree, even if she ends up being the one in the cross-hairs.

Glamorous is the first book in a series of urban fantasy and paranormal thrillers. If you enjoy intriguing mystery, new and distinctive paranormal worlds, and a riveting plot, then you’ll love this new series starter.

“Glamorous by Denise Bossarte is a Grace Bishop novel. Young girls are being targeted by a serial killer and the only person who can stop him is Grace and her supernatural powers. Grace used to be a police officer, but a car accident brought her career to an end as well as taking her brother’s life. Now she’s a PI, determined to make life better for others and bring the bad guys down. The accident gave Grace abilities that she simply can’t explain, but she will use them to help her friend and bring the serial killer to his knees. Little does she know that she is about to undergo a life-changing experience as she faces down Paranorms and The Family. Are they friends or are they enemies? And are Grace’s powers going to be enough to keep her safe when the killer targets her?

Glamorous: A Grace Bishop Novel by Denise Bossarte is the first in a series of similar tales and it was an enjoyable read. Denise writes in a way that makes the words just flow off the page, hooking you and holding you with great characters and a superb plot. This is an action-packed paranormal ride with a little romance thrown in for good measure. An edge-of-the-seat, nail-biting tale, there is plenty of suspense to keep you turning the pages until the story is finished. I am hoping that the sequel will be out soon because there is much left unexplained. Normally, the back story to a series is laid out in book 1; it appears that, this time, there is just enough to whet your appetite and make you want the next book to find out more about the back story and what led the characters to where they are now. Enjoyable story, well-rounded characters, I’m looking forward to the next one.”

~Reader’s Favorite 5 Star Review

A fatal car crash changes the lives of a sister and brother permanentlyin the paranormal novella, Return (A Story of Grace Bishop’s ParanormWorld Book 1) by Denise Bossarte. Grace Bishop and her brother Danny are late for a book signing when Danny remembers he left important papersbehind. While quarreling, Grace and Danny become the victims of a caraccident. The last thing Danny remembers before waking up in a cold dark room is the front of the truck speeding towards him. When he gainsconsciousness again, Danny is alone and is plagued by visions of Gracekilling herself over and over again. Because of the accident, Grace isriddled with guilt and doesn’t want to live. Danny is in a quandary;should he move on? Or should he stay as a ghost and help his sister work through her grief and guilt.

Return (A Story of Grace Bishop’s Paranorm World Book 1) by DeniseBossarte is a riveting short story with a supernatural theme. Thissuperbly written novella is the first in a spellbinding short storyseries. A chilling and unique perspective of life in the hereafterbegins, commencing with the death of the main character. The enthralling plot has an eerie concept where the characters no longer exist on thisplane. This stunning segment of the series promises thrills and chillsin the future episodes in which ghosts have a part. Those who are fansof Jennifer Love Hewitt’s television drama, Ghost Whisperer, willunquestionably want to follow this series.

~Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review

After a tragic accident claims the life of her brother, a young police officer is reeling from the physical and supernatural aftereffects in the sensational paranormal short story, Beginnings ( A Story of Grace Bishop’s Paranorm World) by Denise Bossarte.

Grace is struggling with self-blame over her brother Danny’s death. Feeling her police training should have prevented his accident, Grace can’t accept that it isn’t her fault. Not only is she suffering from survivor’s guilt, but she also has the dubious privilege of noisy ghosts infiltrating her room.
The only time Grace experiences peace is when her psychic friend drops by or when a particular nurse comes to her room and wakens her. The proximity of these two welcome visitors chases away the unwanted guests.

However, they differ in their approach to Grace’s mental and emotional healing. Grace’s friend encourages her to concede that Danny’s death was an accident and release her guilt. On the other hand, the nurse agrees with Grace’s self-incrimination and admonishes her to end her life.
Caught up in her grief, physical pain and unwelcome paranormal abilities, Grace isn’t coping well with her latest reality. Can Grace adjust to her recent acquisition of otherworldly abilities?

Beginnings (A Story of Grace Bishop’s Paranorm World) by Denise Bossarte is a stunning short story that grabs you from the first paragraph. It is an exciting first segment of a larger story. This portion of the account relates the first step in Grace’s recovery and imparts a tantalizing taste of what is to come. Being one element of a series of short stories, the mystery is artfully sustained as the enigmatic plot unfolds. This is a clever opening for what promises to be an exceptional series. I am looking forward to reading more about Grace and her uncanny exploits and I highly recommend it to fans of paranormal novellas. ~Readers’ Favorite 5-star review

An obscure fate is revealed to a skeptical policewoman during a Tarot reading in the extraordinary paranormal short story, Readings (A Story of Grace Bishop’s Paranorm World Book 3) by Denise Bossarte.

Sophie comes from a long line of seers and is gifted with highly developed intuition and insight. When Sophie inherits an ancient, extremely rare deck of Tarot cards, she learns she must bond with them. Unfortunately, the cards induce her into a trance, transporting her into another time or place. If she can bond with the cards, she will be able to psychically read for the most influential groups in the paranormal world.

Being a Tarot reader, Sophie receives clients by word-of-mouth. Referred by one of Sophie’s family members, a police officer comes to scope her out. Even though he is distrustful of the occult and prognostication, he wants to purchase a reading for his partner, Grace. Because of their skepticism, Sophie is puzzled and unsure whether to accommodate them. However, The Family, a powerful paranormal group, insists Sophie accept Grace’s business and do a reading for her.

What does The Family have to do with Grace? Why is it so important to know Grace’s future?

Readings (A Story of Grace Bishop’s Paranorm World Book 3) by Denise Bossarte is an enjoyable paranormal novella that draws the reader inside the world of the paranormal.

I enjoyed the mystical aspects of the plot. The Tarot readings are intriguing and expertly done.

The narrative is split into two different aspects; the remarkable Tarot cards and the readings for the police officers.

Being part of a short story series, the beginning and end are left open for the previous and following episodes. It is a fascinating series that leaves the reader craving more.

~Readers’ Favorite 4-Star Review

Who is White Buffalo Boy?

And why would his own brother kidnap him?

Grace is pulled into a mystery on an Indian reservation to discover what happened to the boy destined to lead his nation to greatness.

She soon finds herself in a caught in a dangerous game – torn between The Family, the Uthakeeka tribe and their long term enmity.

The Family is everything.

And Nicco doesn’t want to be a part of it.

How did Nicco come to be one of the greatest Witches in The Family?

And one who is least interest in being a member?

Find out in this novella about how Gabriella took Nicco on for training and saved him from banishment from The Family, whether he wanted her help or not!