Book Review: Beyond Physical by D. Pichardo-Johansson

Beyond Romance Book 1

“There's more to the world than the eye sees and the hand touches.” Someone is murdering politicians all over the country, and everything points to supernatural forces at work. But FBI agent Richard Fields has always relied on his strong sense of logic and is determined to expose the truth. The lazy beach-town of Fort Sunshine, Florida seems to be the epicenter of a secret New Age society implicated in the murders. Richard's way of finding the killers may end up being Dr. Joy Clayton, a woman who intrigues him. She magnetizes Richard, but he knows better than to trust someone who looks too good to be true. In order to solve the mystery, he'll have to infiltrate himself in her life and uncover her secrets. He will also need to immerse himself in the teachings of an uncommon Spiritual Master who will shake his skeptical world. Solving the case not only holds the future to Richard's career, it's also a matter of National Security. The clock is ticking before the assassins strike again. But as Richard is forced to go beyond his logic and physical senses, he may find himself fighting an enemy larger than he expected––his own demons.

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My Review:

Initially I grumbled a little about having read Just for Joy without having read this book, thinking that I was missing some of the backstory. Now having read this one, I’m perfectly willing to admit that I was wrong. Yes, I was missing some of the details but having read either book doesn’t fundamentally change the enjoyment of reading the other. I was quite surprised by how esoteric parts of this story get. I think the author does a brilliant job of explaining these concepts in (mostly) plain English so that even people new to them can understand them. I love the will-they/won’t-they tension between Joy and Richard. If I had read this book first, it’s likely that would have driven me batty. But having read it the other way ‘round, and knowing what comes next, I adored watching the dance between them. I look forward to seeing what the author has in store for us next. I received a complimentary copy of this book through Hidden Gems Books.