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A review by mackenzierm
The Unlucky Ones by Hannah Morrissey
5.0
Sergeant Nikolai Kole is called to the scene of the murder and discovers the body is his former lover’s ex-husband. Hazel is a police transcriber turned novelist who left Black Harbor eight years ago. Her ex-husband has been murdered, and she returns to find out who killed him and why. As the atmosphere in Black Harbor becomes more volatile, Hazel and Nikolai are forced to call a truce and work together to solve the murder.
THE UNLUCKY ONES is the fourth book in the Black Harbor series, and while I think it could be read as a standalone, I would highly recommend reading book one Hello, Transcriber first as this book is a continuation of Hazel and Nikolai’s story.
I’ve enjoyed each of Morrissey’s books, but I think this one takes the cake as my favorite with When I’m Dead taking a close second. Morrissey’s writing is vivid, descriptive, and highly engrossing. The setting of Black Harbor, like in her previous books, is so well described, eerie, and feels like a living and breathing character of its own.
I gained a better appreciation of Hazel and Kole’s story here. While I liked Hello, Transcriber, I enjoyed the continuation of their story and the characters themselves a lot more than my first reading experience. THE UNLUCKY ONES is told in dual POV, alternating between Kole and Hazel’s perspectives. The characters are well written with good depth, flaws, and distinctive voices. The chemistry and tension between the two characters is palpable. I really enjoyed the rapport they rekindle over the course of the story. A special shout out to Kole’s dog whose name I already cannot remember but whose presence I truly adored.
The plot is well-crafted with layers of grit, twists, and intrigue that kept me captivated from start to finish. I wasn’t sure how it would all go down but was more than willing to jump in and enjoy the ride!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Minotaur Books, for the opportunity to read this advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed are my own.
THE UNLUCKY ONES is the fourth book in the Black Harbor series, and while I think it could be read as a standalone, I would highly recommend reading book one Hello, Transcriber first as this book is a continuation of Hazel and Nikolai’s story.
I’ve enjoyed each of Morrissey’s books, but I think this one takes the cake as my favorite with When I’m Dead taking a close second. Morrissey’s writing is vivid, descriptive, and highly engrossing. The setting of Black Harbor, like in her previous books, is so well described, eerie, and feels like a living and breathing character of its own.
I gained a better appreciation of Hazel and Kole’s story here. While I liked Hello, Transcriber, I enjoyed the continuation of their story and the characters themselves a lot more than my first reading experience. THE UNLUCKY ONES is told in dual POV, alternating between Kole and Hazel’s perspectives. The characters are well written with good depth, flaws, and distinctive voices. The chemistry and tension between the two characters is palpable. I really enjoyed the rapport they rekindle over the course of the story. A special shout out to Kole’s dog whose name I already cannot remember but whose presence I truly adored.
The plot is well-crafted with layers of grit, twists, and intrigue that kept me captivated from start to finish. I wasn’t sure how it would all go down but was more than willing to jump in and enjoy the ride!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Minotaur Books, for the opportunity to read this advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed are my own.