THE BOOKS
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Walk-In Investigations: Streaming Sarah
ISBN 9781682734360
This isn't your Mother's channeling…
Walk-In Investigations: Streaming Sarah by Joyce Kostakis is the first in a planned series. It is a tense, gripping, genre-splicing Psychic Detective mystery; it’s a must for fans of intelligent crime dramas.
Homicide Detective Katie Hanson prided herself on being an advocate for the dead. She had no idea dying would take that to an entirely new level. A near death experience has added a new skill to her crime-solving abilities… she can stream the dead. It is more than just channeling murder victim Sarah Alexander's account of her horrific murder and the murder of her two children, much more. Katie learns to stream Sarah's consciousness, her memories, her very soul.
At first, Katie thought dying was just the break she needed in closing out her cold case. As the investigation unfolds, her excitement turns to frustration. Katie quickly realizes she is dead wrong. A spirit's memory is just as flawed as the living. Katie's gut instinct is to believe Sarah, but the evidence doesn't support the testimony. In fact, it made matters worse. Now she has two suspects. Will Sarah help Katie bring the killer to justice, or will they drag in an innocent man?
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Walk-In Investigations: Blistering Paranormal Detective Mystery, Hailed “Thought-Provoking” by Critics, Solves Cold Case in Parallel Universe
Masterfully crafted by Joyce Kostakis, ‘Walk-In Investigation: A Paranormal Detective Mystery’ is a rare fusion of detective mystery and the spirit world, thrusting readers into a parallel universe as a suicide survivor attempts to solve a series of life-changing cold cases. This rare blend of fiction has already become a hit among critics, with one recently writing, “I couldn't put it down once I started it and as such finished it in one afternoon while sitting outside”. With a perfectly-flawed heroine who is a force to be reckoned with, Kostakis is bucking her genre’s trends with gusto.​
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July 26, 2016
Walk-In Investigation reviews:
Amazon Customer Review 5.0 out of 5 stars "Couldn't put it down!!!!"
By Amazon Customer on June 30, 2016: Kindle Edition
Such a fun read!!! I couldn't put it down once I started it and as such finished it in one afternoon while sitting outside. I found the concept very thought provoking. I highly recommend this book and look forward to seeing more from this author...perhaps even a continuation of the characters adventures!
Walk-In Investigations: A Paranormal Detective Novel
http://www.zinpea.com/2016/08/walk-in-investigations-paranormal.html
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Walk-In Investigations: A Paranormal Detective Novel is the new book of Joyce Kostakis. It is fun to begin, serious as you turn the pages. The characters were engaging and the story was fast paced. Suspense, thrills and a whole lot of twists to think about. Any book that keeps you wanting for more is fantastic as far as I'm concerned. And this book covers it. Joyce has an excellent imagination for writing an edge of your seat story that will keep you guessing from the beginning of the book clear to the last page, even with the many mystery novels available to you, you shouldn't pass up the opportunity read this one it has everything!
Dog Inspired Lessons
Heart-warming insights on forgiveness, letting go and loving unconditionally
ISBN: ISBN: 978-0-692-84732-9 (paperback)
Dog inspired lessons is a compilation of heart-warming lessons and photos of Max and Cooper that illustrate dogs are more than just pets; they are more than just companions, they can be our teachers.
I have no doubt that each pet that shared their lives with me was God-guided into my life. It is perfect that dog is God spelled backward, it gives a dual meaning when I share the dog guided inspirational tales (tails) that taught me profound lessons in love, living in the moment, gratitude, and the power of forgiving and letting go.
I made a decision to apply the lessons learned while watching Cooper and Max interact on a day to day basis. The result was positive. I feel emulating them as taught me how to be a better person. It has taught me to be a better friend, coworker, sister, wife, and a pet owner. I decided to write this book to share my insights as well as provide a few photos to give you a smile in the process.
Amazon Customer Review: Five Stars, February 19, 2017
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Good lessons, sweet pictures.
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Goodreads Customer Review: Five Stars, February 19, 2017
Cindy rated it it was amazing. Great lessons told in a sweet, dog friendly way. Great picture illustrations.
Coming Soon!
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Restlessness Your Soul's Cry For Change chronicles the powerful impact of listening to your soul when it is ready to grow and the subtle changes you can make to tame the beast I call restlessness.
In Development
Streaming James is the sequel to Walk-In Investigations: Streaming Sarah. It is the second in a planned Streaming Souls Mystery Series.
In the second novel, Streaming James, Katie continues to adjust to her new role as a Psychic Detective and opens Walk-In Investigations to solve cold cases for local police departments. She investigates the murder of James Baxter, a 20-year-old cold case belonging to her father, retired Homicide Detective Jim Hanson.
In Development
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Cooper and Max's PAWsitive Adventures. Series of PAWsitive tails (tales) based on the adventures of Cooper and Max. These lovable pups are official Army brats and follow their owners around the world having unique positive adventures along the way.