No Humans Involved

by Kelley Armstrong

Book Overview

Readers around the world have fallen for Kelley Armstrong's intoxicating, sensual and wicked tales of the paranormal, in which demons and witches, werewolves and vampires collide - often hilariously,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553588370
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Bantam
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.1" x 4.1"

Customer Reviews

Suspenseful Paranormal With a Touch of Romance

I've read all the books in this series and although Bitten remains my favorite because it offers what I think is the perfect blend of romance and suspense, I've enjoyed every novel Kelley Armstrong puts out. No Humans Involved is very smoothly written and Jamie Vegas, the lead character and narrator, has a wry, intelligent voice that pulls you in from the first page. I definitely got caught up in her trials and tribulations as a necromancer and wanted to see her solve the mystery of the ghosts plaguing her. I also was rooting for her to find love with Jeremy, the Alpha werewolf with whom she's been in love for years. The plot has already been summarized well by others, so I won't attempt to do so again here. Suffice to say that if you enjoy supernatural suspense with some romance mixed in, you'll like this novel. Also, unlike some series, I think you can read the Women of the Underworld books out of order or as stand alones although, of course, certain moments will resonate better if you have read the other books. What I Enjoyed: Kelley Armstrong is a talented writer and her prose always flows well. In this book, the writing is particularly strong when Jamie grapples with the pratfalls of being a necromancer (she can't help every ghost and all the chatter from the dead may ultimately contribute to her losing her sanity). I also liked the humor in the scenes where Jamie gets the better of the Hollywood types she works with on her television special. I've always liked Jeremy and I very much enjoyed the way he and Jamie initially dealt with the complexities of any potentional romantic relationship between them. That said, I thought more time could have been spent on their romance. The sex scenes are a bit more passionate and detailed than those in recent installments, but it's obvious that the romance is secondary to the suspense. I would have liked more romance, but since that's obviously a personal preference, I'm not downgrading my 5-star review. But I would say that if you're someone who likes to read paranormal romance you might feel a bit shortchanged when it comes to Jeremy and Jamie's relationship. Overall, though, I highly recommend this book. The pace is brisk, the plot tight and the resolution satisfying.

Thank You!

I pre-ordered as soon as possible and couldn't get it fast enough! What a wonderful reason to wait. It was all around an excellent read. Ms. Armstrong has never let me down like other writers and I will anxiously await the next book. She stays true to herself and her characters. They feel like family now! I would've loved to seen where J/J's relationship is heading, but I guess that's another reason KA gets to write more books!!

Worth the hardcover price!

I had already written a review for this book and it disappeared. I have no idea why they removed it, for it didn't contain any crucial spoilers, or at least I hadn't mentioned anything that hadn't already been mentioned by other reviewers. I have no idea on what new grounds this site removes reviews, so I won't go into details and just sum this up by saying that No Humans Involved is one of the best installments in Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series. Jaime Vegas, celebrity necromancer, is a surprisingly splendid heroine. I say "surprisingly" because she had always struck me as flaky in the other books, but she has a great voice of her own and shows complexity and great pathos during some scenes, especially the ones where she deals with the ghosts and spirits. I also love the romantic tension between Jaime and Jeremy, the alpha werewolf of North America. I really enjoyed their scenes together. Overall, I loved this book and look forward to the release of Personal Demon, the next installment. My one peeve is the hardcover price, but it's worth spending more money on something so entertaining and well written. If you prefer waiting for the paperback, then that is fine, but read this! You will love Jaime Vegas!

The Medium and the Message

Jaime Vegas is a woman who works hard for what she wants, and she's on the cusp of realizing all of her ambitions. She's got a good handle on her career, and her love life is...well....lets just say things are finally starting to look up. The book opens with Jaime agreeing to participate in a television reality show with two other up-and-coming celebrity spiritualists. She's not thrilled about it, but she sees the program for what it is: an opportunity to land her own series. It all seems easy enough, until Jaime becomes aware of something more troubling than the run of the mill spectral encounters she's used to. Lurking around in the backyard of the house where the show is set, something dark and frightening is vying for Jaime's attention. With questions piling up and answers making themselves scarce, Jaime turns to friends for help in solving this most unusual of mysteries. With werewolf Jeremy Danvers at her side, Jamie travels from L.A, to Chicago, to Portland and back all in an effort to make sense of a ghostly puzzle. Along the way, she bargains with a dark witch, trades quips with a demon, and enlists the protection of an unlikely angel. But she'll need more than supernatural allies help her understand what is slowly beginning to look like a very 'human' crime. Jaime's come a long way since her debut in Armstrong's 'Industrial Magic', and her voice in this new book is sassy, sexy and fun. Though she's got a few hang-ups to overcome, she's a definite contender when it comes to taking care of business. This book sees Jaime coming to terms with her checkered past and the darker side of her supernatural abilities. Readers will also be delighted by Jeremy's strong presence in 'No Humans Involved'. The dark, notoriously self-controlled Pack alpha has always been something of an enigma and it's nice to be getting a small peek into his mind (and yes, heart) at last. This seventh book in the Otherworld saga is definitely one of the best in the series. It's got humor, intrigue and a number of genuinely chilling moments. A definite must-read.