P.G. Forte gifts readers with another addition to her Oberon series. Touch of a Vanished Hand brings together a woman who has no use for magic with a man that believes in all the unknowns of Oberon. Is there any common ground for two such different people?

Adam Sasso would appear to have it all; money, good looks, and a presence that has more than one woman looking at him twice. Yet for all this, he is still alone, his soul mate remains an illusive mystery. When he casts a spell to aide his heart’s quest, he is not prepared for the changes it will bring.

Sinead Quinn left Oberon for a reason and has rarely looked back. However, when she is dogged by relentless trouble, she goes home to regroup. Working for Adam Sasso might be her saving grace; that is until Adam starts getting a little too close to her heart for comfort. When murder and mystery follow in the steps of Sinead’s homecoming, she has to wonder if coming home was such a good idea.

Touch of a Vanished Hand is the fifth book in the Oberon series. The pacing of the story has a very natural feel and enables readers to be easily swept up in the story. Having read other books in the Oberon series, I am impressed with how well Ms. Forte stays true to the environment and characters she has crafted in the previous installments while still managing to imbue each new story with fresh events and people. The story falls easily into the timeline of the series. Fans of Oberon will enjoy getting to catch up with past characters, while new readers will be impressed with the assemblage of characters. Sinead and Adam’s story can be read as a standalone. Their relationship is filled with obstacles and emotions that are believable. Add to this an unknown threat and this is a story that lures you in. The ending builds to a dramatic conclusion that is not to be missed.

Reviewed by: Amanda