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marinaluna's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
wondernikel's review against another edition
4.0
4! I did read these last two books out of order...Still think I would like a tier of these novels that is from past Krewe members. These books are really good reads BUT I feel like they are becoming extremely repetitive, even the storylines seem to only change slightly...AND YET I am still picking up the next one. Also this one was a bit predictable and had me screaming at the Agents...Get your shit together!!!! Tap, Tap, Tap! Seriously!?
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, so great to read this book! Loved the characters, the romance, the mystery, yet again! Great book, and I can't wait to read more of this series!
judythereader's review against another edition
4.0
Abigail Anderson has just graduated from FBI training in Quantico when her beloved grandfather, Gus, asks her to come home. When she arrives, she is devastated to find him dead and suspects that his death has something to do with recent murders on the river in Savannah. When she can't convince the local police of this, she reaches out to the Krewe of Hunters, knowing they might be more open-minded.
What she gets is Malachi Gordon, a private investigator who is auditioning with the Krewe to see if it works. Not only does Malachi help with the investigation, he helps Abigail learn about her ability to see and speak with the dead.
I had taken a break from Heather Graham for a while. I don't know if she had become too formula and it was making the books feel flat or if she was missing a little something for a while, but this one reminded me why I read her.
The formula is there, but the characters were intriguing. I admit, even though I've never been there, I love stories set in Savannah, so that helped. I will go someday. Because the book was populated with Abigail's friends and set in her home, literally, this was a little reminiscent of her pre-Krewe books, which often revolved around a specific group of friends.
It was fun to find an author I've always enjoyed again.
What she gets is Malachi Gordon, a private investigator who is auditioning with the Krewe to see if it works. Not only does Malachi help with the investigation, he helps Abigail learn about her ability to see and speak with the dead.
I had taken a break from Heather Graham for a while. I don't know if she had become too formula and it was making the books feel flat or if she was missing a little something for a while, but this one reminded me why I read her.
The formula is there, but the characters were intriguing. I admit, even though I've never been there, I love stories set in Savannah, so that helped. I will go someday. Because the book was populated with Abigail's friends and set in her home, literally, this was a little reminiscent of her pre-Krewe books, which often revolved around a specific group of friends.
It was fun to find an author I've always enjoyed again.
fleurette's review against another edition
3.0
I have already read some books from Krewe of Hunters series and I generally like them. However this one wasn't as fascinating as some others.
Abby's grandfather dies unexpectedly and she thinks there is something strange about his death. She asks The Krewe of Hunters to investigate it. The Krewe sends Malachi whose aim is to help Abby, especially that her grandpa's death can be connected with the case of the serial killer who is kidnapping and killing young women in Savannah.
The author as always made a good research and I enjoyed the insight into the history of piracy in this area as well as the history of Savannah. I also liked the paranormal aspect of the story about the ghosts. Blue is a fascinating addition to the story.
Unfortunately I couldn't really get into this story. I'm not really sure what is the problem. I liked the characters, the plot was okay but I just didn't feel it.
Anyway, I will read other books in this series and from Heather Graham.
Abby's grandfather dies unexpectedly and she thinks there is something strange about his death. She asks The Krewe of Hunters to investigate it. The Krewe sends Malachi whose aim is to help Abby, especially that her grandpa's death can be connected with the case of the serial killer who is kidnapping and killing young women in Savannah.
The author as always made a good research and I enjoyed the insight into the history of piracy in this area as well as the history of Savannah. I also liked the paranormal aspect of the story about the ghosts. Blue is a fascinating addition to the story.
Unfortunately I couldn't really get into this story. I'm not really sure what is the problem. I liked the characters, the plot was okay but I just didn't feel it.
Anyway, I will read other books in this series and from Heather Graham.
krisrid's review against another edition
3.0
Heather Graham is a consistent, dependable author for gentle, formulaic [and I don't say that as a criticism] and entertaining ghostly mysteries. This was no exception.
The characters are basically nice, intelligent strong people who believe in what they are doing - including the bad guys - who are investigating murders that may or may not have a supernatural perpetrator.
Graham's mysteries are not Agatha Christie, but they are fun and well-written and engaging. I read her books when I want something light and fun and entertaining, and which I don't have to work too hard at reading. I enjoy her books.
The characters are basically nice, intelligent strong people who believe in what they are doing - including the bad guys - who are investigating murders that may or may not have a supernatural perpetrator.
Graham's mysteries are not Agatha Christie, but they are fun and well-written and engaging. I read her books when I want something light and fun and entertaining, and which I don't have to work too hard at reading. I enjoy her books.
marinaluna's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Abby was really snotty in the first chapter of the book, so much so that I thought her really unlikeable, but luckily that was over quite quickly and it didn't take much away from the overall quality of the book! I really enjoyed this book, it was a bit more light-hearted than the previous ones.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Violence
wanderingwordsmith's review against another edition
3.0
Barely 3 stars. As much as I love these books for a quick and fun read, this one was way too predictable for me. I knew who the killer was early on and the relationships are starting to feel very formulaic. I did love the change of scenery and location in Savannah. Malachi had depth and a great story and his interaction with Zachary early on was great, but then there was no more of that past the first chapter. Abby fell flat for me. Yes, she was an agent fresh out of training, but it seemed if Malachi wasn't by her side she turned into a helpless woman who didn't know how to do much of anything, and then internally fretting and agonizing over the fact that he wasn't there. I really wanted her to be a stronger character.
skateanddonate's review against another edition
3.0
The story was good and kept me picking it back up, but the writing was a bit off to me. It was hard to figure out who the main character was. I mean it started with her and ended with her, but he did all the mystery solving. Then there were those scenes the editing was just out of whack.
For example, both partners are in the morgue talking to the mortician. She has to leave to take someone home and he is asking questions of the mortician. The four or five questions later he ask her something. Pulled me right out of the book thinking when did she get back. Then a few pages later it cuts to her taking the other guy home and that ends with explaining she took guy home then returned to the lab and they asked their questions. It was a weird structure that was repeated a couple times.
I liked that they saw ghosts and got help from ghosts. I mean that is so cool a FBI team that can talk to the dead. However, after finishing it feels a bit deus ex media, because the only thing the ghosts really do is give answers.
For example, both partners are in the morgue talking to the mortician. She has to leave to take someone home and he is asking questions of the mortician. The four or five questions later he ask her something. Pulled me right out of the book thinking when did she get back. Then a few pages later it cuts to her taking the other guy home and that ends with explaining she took guy home then returned to the lab and they asked their questions. It was a weird structure that was repeated a couple times.
I liked that they saw ghosts and got help from ghosts. I mean that is so cool a FBI team that can talk to the dead. However, after finishing it feels a bit deus ex media, because the only thing the ghosts really do is give answers.