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Karma (Balancing the Scales Book 1) Kindle Edition

by R.J. Blain (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,158 ratings
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Karma Johnson has spent her entire adult life working to become a member of FBI's Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team. She's earned her transfer to CARD, but when she's caught up in the kidnapping of an infant from a festival, she learns what it's like to be the victim. Pretending she's a teen keeps her alive while trying to get herself and the baby to safety.

But the kidnapping only scratches at the surface of a far more nefarious scheme, one that will test Karma's skills, her patience, her sanity, and her beliefs.
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    Balancing the Scales
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  5. Publication date
    May 15, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01FQPBN4K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Page Publishing; 3rd edition (May 15, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5283 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0C1J1WPSF
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,158 ratings

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RJ Blain

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RJ Blain suffers from a Moleskine journal obsession, a pen fixation, and a terrible tendency to pun without warning.

In her spare time, she daydreams about being a spy. Her contingency plan involves tying her best of enemies to spinning wheels and quoting James Bond villains until satisfied.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
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Another great book from RJ Blain. Lots of excitement, great characters and a wicked sense of humor. Loved it
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Jewles
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2023
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I got hooked right away. I love Karma’s attitude and Jake is a perfect fit. There is plenty of action, old school butts, romance and things you won’t believe.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2016
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Loved the book, but not sure why the shifting thing was put in. Not that it's not good, it is. Just seems to be added as an afterthought. Loved the characters. Karma has such a good sense of humor and sarcasm. And Jake is the perfect partner for her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2019
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I loved loved loved this book. The main character got a little annoying at times with her running away and her constant fear of just about everything. However, I enjoyed the story, I enjoyed the twist to the plot at the end. The family banter is funny. I really really enjoyed it. I am very sad that because of piracy the author doesn't want to write the second novel of the series. This was a really good book. It ends on a bit of a cliffhanger - so it was even more disappointing that the story won't be finished. I definitely hope she reconsiders. I'd be first in line to buy the book.
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J. T.
5.0 out of 5 stars 3rd time reading this series!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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Still awesome
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5.0 out of 5 stars Karma for the win!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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Karma is really picky about her FBI partner. She needs to be.

The character development in this book is amazing. I have seen less in five books.

Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good but odd
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
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Okay it was good, then at about 70% it got weird. Like not a hint of shifters etc until that point then boom.... all shifters all the time. The story was still good, but it was literally like someone swapped the story out to a whole other book at 70%. The snark, drama and characters are RJ Blains normal style and what I enjoy from her. I'll definitely give book two a try.
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Dr Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Karma is definitely a bitch
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016
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I have been in a reviewing slump, which is sad because I have read some amazing books, and Karma is one of them. I am a huge fan of Blain's books; they are all on my favorites shelf, and many of them are on my books-to-read- when-I-feel-bad shelf. I have reread most of them as soon as I finish the first time. Karma is set in the Witch & Wolf world, but prior knowledge is not necessary to read this book, since Karma has no knowledge of the supernatural aspects of her world. Karma is a great character, a dedicated FBI agent with an attitude and a plan for her life. But everything changes when she finds herself in the middle of a kidnapping...as a victim. The characters are engaging, the action is thrilling, the touch of romance is nicely done, and I can't wait for book #2.
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moki
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2023
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Looking forward to book three. I really enjoyed the character creation and I am rooting for Karma and the completion of her story arc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good good good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2018
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Really enjoyed this book. A fast paced story and witty dialogue as I've come to enjoy them from this author (she has spoiled me for other books, they all seem so slow now...).

The whole story is set from Karma's point of view and from this we get a really good understanding of how her mind works. I wish we had some more details from her childhood and her early years with bad partners, but if we're in Karma's head it's understandable that she doesn't want to think about it, and therefore the author wouldn't write about it.

If you've enjoyed other works from R. J. Blain, you will enjoy this one ! If it's you're first dip into her world, this is a nice entry point (I would also recommend the "Magical Romantic Comedy with a body count" series, great fun !) :)
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Jo U
5.0 out of 5 stars Kickass heroine
Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2019
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Karma is one badass woman who will do anything to protect and recover kids in danger. She is a badass, feisty, smart and funny. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who likes a kickass woman who can take care of herself and won’t settle for less than the best.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Preceptor or prey
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2022
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Karma is a very likeable character with very real strengths and weaknesses and the author brings them out with real skill
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Heather Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2020
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I loved this book. I like that at first the supernatural world was hidden, with a surprise twist towards the end. The world building and character development has left me eager to read the next in the series!
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