Urban Shaman

“Urban Shaman” is written completely from Miguel’s POV. Miguel has a strong sense of what is right and wrong, and a lack of tact, which often doesn’t endear him to others. After what happened during his last posting in the army, and shooting the civillian, he’s close to burning out. And then a kid goes missing.
I fell in love with Miguel very quickly. A wounded warrior in all senses of the term, he’s trying so hard to make a difference, regardless of the fact that the press and public hate him. He agrees to work with Rob, even though the man is more like a “sledgehammer” (yes, I’m quoting) and almost always puts witnesses offside, because it seems like the only way he’ll be able to work on the case without press interference. And while they both suspect Nikolai’s a con artist, Miguel is willing to accept the possibility that Nikolai actually cares for the small community he’s adopted.
Ms Gala writes wonderfully complex characters, and the crime investigation is both realistic and riveting. Rob Jackson more than just a side character, he adds to the story, and Nikolai is a wonderfully complicated man whose diverse parts add up to an intriguing whole.
When I finished “Urban Shaman”, all I could think was “WOW!” I was so stunned I actually sat still for a moment to take stock. I’d give this book more than five kisses if I could, although there is a slight possibility I am biased, since I have read and loved “Claimings, Tails, and Other Alien Artifacts”, “Assimilation, Love, and Other Human Oddities”, “Turrbulence”, “Drift”, and “Long, Lonely Howl”. I must admit, though, that I found The Monsters Below (from the “Making Contact” anthology), and “Desert World: Allegiences” a bit too depressing (The Monsters Below was well-written and more in the vein of classic sci-fi), so maybe not.
I believe any lover of crime or suspense will enjoy this story greatly, regardless of whether they enjoy paranormal or urban fantasy or not. As with most of Ms Gala’s books, this is a story of personal discovery with a gripping plot.
Another great story. Thank you, Ms Gala, and please, please keep on writing.

Excellent writing, story, and characters that were so real they jump off the page. The mysticism kept me reading half the night trying to determine if the guy was crazy or supremely gifted. The mystery kept me up the rest of the night. There is only one full sex scene but relationship building is all through the book; this was refreshing because so many M/M books seem to sacrifice the story in favor of inserting a predetermined number of orgasms.
This is the type of book that will appeal to both those new to M/M and those of us who value a good suspense novel but don't care for M/F books.

Loved everything about this book, the lead characters, the unusual and intriguing plotline, the writing style, the slow building of the connection between Miguel and Nikolai.
If you are looking for something that is that little bit different, for a story that will grip you and hold your attention from beginning to end, I highly recommend \"Urban Shaman\", you will not be disappointed.
Would love to read more of Miguel and Nikolai's story.

Great book! I enjoyed the plot and character developemnt an hope there may be more in the future.

A wonderful story! A captivating plot and slow build up of tension between Miguel and Nikolai. Highly recommend! Hope there will be a sequel.