“James Blakey’s Superstition is a fast-paced mystery filled with twists and turns that kept me on my toes and guessing until the final reveal. Brimming with action and lead by dynamic characters, Superstition was a perfect balance of sharp-edged crime and lighthearted comedy; of bouncy cheerleaders, charming nerds, and rebellious journalists. Van Buren University has some serious secrets, and you'll finish this book thirsty for more.” — Meagan Jennett, Author of You Know Her
“Blakey delivers a quirky ‘whodunit’ murder mystery with Superstition. A coming-of-age story, readers will be hunting for the truth right along with Jerry, a dedicated student reporter facing the social and academic challenges of navigating collegiate life, until the dramatic conclusion.” — H M DuVal, Author of the Dream Walker series
“Is it appropriate to call a series of tragic deaths a fun read? Perhaps thrilling is a better description? Entertaining? An easy read? Blakey skillfully manages to make Superstition all of these. I felt like I was sitting at the same table with this cast of characters.” — William Zanotti, Author of The Link series
“What the Final Destination films do for cheating death, Blakey’s Superstition does for anyone cursed with bad luck, giving it a fun and deadly twist.” — Bill Blume, Author of West of Apocalypse
“Superstition is a riveting, twisting puzzle that conjures up the question: what would you be willing to sacrifice in order to be successful - or lucky in love? Derringer Award-winning author James Blakey masterfully interweaves dark magic, Superstition, and cool, scrappy tech in this bewitching and highly addictive paranormal thriller.” — Lisa Nanni-Messegee, screenwriter of Holiday for Heroes, and author of the upcoming four book series, The Triumvirate
“James Blakey’s skills as a short story writer shine just as brightly on the larger stage of his debut novel. The tensions and turmoil of university life, expertly detailed, provide a rich landscape for this taut, twisty thriller.” — Art Taylor, Edgar Award-winning author of The Adventure of the Castle Thief and Other Expeditions and Indiscretions
“James Blakey’s Superstition is a fresh, funny novel brimming with magic and mystery. Lucky readers are in for a treat!” — Adam Meyer, Author of The Last Domino
“Great story with likable, believable characters and a fun, action packed plot.” — A.K. Lang, Author of The Gathering of the Three
“Blakey’s solid storytelling has tons of potential. An author to watch!” — J.S. Furlong, Award-winning author of The Unimaginables series