Great story, thrilling plot that I could not put down. Well worth a read, and would recommend to others.

Did not realize this was part of a mystery series so it can stand alone without reading the other books. I found it a fast paced quick easy read but sometimes difficult to follow which character was 'in tense ' . Overall a good read, however, characters seemed superficial and there does not seem to be any deep character studies. I read this book as a complimentary issue from the publisher via Net Galley and the opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for allowing me to preview this book.

This is a sequel and I do think that reading the previous book Hope's Peak would have helped. In the previous book a serial killer was captured and this is about the aftermath. There's an internal affairs investigation into how he got away with it for so long.

Then the police chief is murdered followed by an ex policeman. Detective Jane Harper thinks someone is trying to stop the truth coming out and although she's put on leave she decides to investigate unofficially with her psychic friend Ida.

The characters of Jane, Albie and Ida are interesting enough to make me read the next book in the series.

I haven't read the first book in this series, Hope's Peak, and I am sure I should have before jumping into this one as Storm's Edge is very much a sequel so i felt there were things I was missing. It would definitely have made a better, more enjoyable read if I had.
So my advice is, read Hope's Peak first then this one to maximise your enjoyment.
Storm's Edge is a really good quick read and I'm looking forward to the next book of the series.

I must admit I didn't realise this was the second in a series and had I have known I would have read the other first. However, it pretty much worked as a stand alone novel. It's a well thought out plot with likable characters and will keep the reader engaged throughout.
I do love a good police procedural thriller and this is up there with the best ones for me.
Many thanks

This was the first time I've read a Tom Healy novel but I'm sure it won't be the last! It's not a very long book - a good one to read in a day on holiday - but that doesn't stop it from being thoroughly enjoyable, fast paced conspiracy theory novel and I'd recommend it.

Storm’s Edge is the second installment in the Harper and Lane series, and not what I consider a stand-alone novel, rather it’s more of a continuation. I rated Hope’s Peak, the first in series, 3.5 stars, with a couple of concerns: the motive for the crimes being covered up (murder is bad for tourism) and a lot of wasted pages on characters that don’t end up mattering much. Storm’s Edge picks up where Hope’s Peak left off, with the investigating police department embroiled in the fallout from the first book. The now deceased Stu, and his former partner, Jane, pregnant with his child, have revealed decades of department corruption through conveniently transferred police files kept on the murders and cover ups. With the killer dead, who has unfinished business?

I am, again, underwhelmed by the motivations, in particular of Hal Crenna, Hope’s Peak villainous mayor. With the help of psychic Ida Lane, Jane uncovers the truth: that the cover ups happened because the mayor is the serial killer’s half-brother (bastard offspring of his father and one of his mistresses). The author goes to great lengths to explain that Hal is charged with his half-brother’s safekeeping by their father, a man now dead, but like with “murder is bad for tourism,” I don’t buy it. More than once serial killer Lester is referred to as a mutant and a mistake, and why on earth would Hal care? These boys weren’t raised together, and Hal isn’t exactly a “family man.”

Somewhere in the mess of this convoluted story is the KKK, which seems superfluous and poorly placed, an attempt at diversity that feels beyond forced, and the worst pregnancy storyline ever. The gem of an otherwise questionable bit of fiction is the dynamic between Jane and Ida, two women pushed together by tragedy. Jane is a go-getter and Ida’s psychic abilities and tragic past makes her a standout in a cast so large it suffers from a bad case of character soup. I can’t discern most of the police department from one another, and because their characters were so thin, I had no vested interest in the premise of this book, which is who is killing off the police in the know?

Written in alternating partial chapters, I found it hard to engage with the individual scenes that come across either as rapid-fire or incomplete. The second I started to become interested in what was about to happen, the author switches events. So why did I read this? First, the author has a talent for description, and his Harper and Lane characters, who were woefully underrepresented considering they’re the title characters, are compelling. Dynamic. Interesting, and the scene with Ida and the ringing phone… give me more of that, please! Jane being pregnant with Stu’s baby is a circumstance full of potential, but I feel it hurt the story more than helped it.

Jane’s targeted by the criminals, being shot at, and throughout feels completely ambivalent about the fact that she’s pregnant, other than when she’s focusing on it out of the blue like in the ending, which feels convenient more than authentic. During the final struggle in the Simmons house, Jane takes a sharp blow to her pregnant belly, which is subsequently completely disregarded. She doesn’t even wear a protective vest. For being pregnant with a dead man’s child, she is either incredibly cavalier or incredibly stupid. Neither does anything to endear her to me as a reader, but this is where an otherwise well-written story goes wrong. The main characters are great, but both Harper and Lane book’s plots suffer from a lack of critical thinking or maybe, as I suspect in the case of the sequel, a knee-jerk reaction to critical first book reviews and a short turnaround time for the next book release. I could be wrong, but having to overlook weak motivation twice, and questioning so many of the details in this second novel, I won’t be reading the series further. Do it once, shame on you. Do it twice, shame on me.

*Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me an Advance Reader Copy.

Superb book. This is a complete page turner and I finished this really quickly. I have already told a few people to look out for this as it is a great read. It was intriguing to see what Ida could do and shows how thinking outside of the box could help with a situation. Harper was right to do what she did and I was totally behind her all the way. Without spoiling anything I did have a bit of a cheer at the end.

Hell is empty, and all the devils are here. On these wicked shores, if a man wants to fulfill his vision, to overcome the devils, he has to become the villain.
The Bad man.
The Monster.

Hope Peak does not have much hope when the police department has been accused of years of cover up. Who is behind the cover up and how deep does it go?

Detective Jane Harper has her own ghosts as she is pulled into this conspiracy. The brutal death of her partner in the take down of the town's own monster Lester. The police department is now being investigated and in the process of the investigation, several of Harper's co-workers and friends have been gunned down and the stakes keep getting higher. Harper uses the help of Ida Lane, the daughter of one of the victims. She has a gift (she can speak to dead people) but she is terrified. Will she be able to overcome her fear to face the monster within the town?

Since this is the 2nd of a series, I may have not been able to establish a connection with the characters and the town. However, it does have shock value that did seem to be just for shock value and not compelling to the monster within. A compelling monster is one that you relate to in some form. The monster with issues. Instead he was monster of chaos.

The series holds promise of a partnership between Harper and Lane for future cases that could be compelling indeed.

A Special Thank You to Thomas & Mercer and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

Tony Healey’s Storm’s Edge depicts storms of both the physical and the psychic variety. Harper and Ida are back, and find themselves dealing with both old and new issues. Although this can be read as a stand-alone, I believe it would be better to be read in sequence. A great mystery; well-written with a complex plot, and multi-dimensional characters.

A serial killer plagued Hope’s Peak for decades. This third book provides the conclusion and heads toward a new beginning for Jane and Ida. The brave women main characters shine in this series. Healey brings unlike characters together, but they find common ground. He puts Jane and Ida in uncomfortable roles, but they mold the roles to suit themselves. To find peace, they must change and possess the courage to face the unknown, a great beginning for the next book in this exciting series. (This review will post on 10/31/17.)

This is the first book that I have read from this author and I am really enjoying it. Strong female lead, serial killer, and a psychic who helps solve crimes. Just my type of book

This page turner combines serial killers, police corruption, a psychic, and a dogged female investigator. Jane Harper pushes aside small town politics and skepticism to work effectively with Ida Lee, a psychic, to solve the murders of officers in her department. Ida is a believable character and Jane is terrific. This is a very plot driven novel (you get a good sense of the characters but they aren't the main focus) which makes it perfect for travel. Healey is a good story teller who writes clearly and directly. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Well then. Let me be perfectly honest here for a moment. I did not realize that this was the second book in a series until I was writing this review. And after reading the synopsis of the first book I have to wonder just how much of a cross-over between the two there is.

That being I (obviously) have not read the first one. However, that fact did not keep me from being able to understand and follow along with this one. I feel as though the reader gained enough background knowledge between character recollections as well as Ida's visions that it is easy to figure the basic players and their stories.

Speaking just of this story, I felt it was an interesting concept and a well executed story. By the synopsis, I was expecting something a bit more on the paranormal side so I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the "insidious evil" was something more human (even if that somehow made it worse). I found the pace to be steady, with just enough new things being thrown into the mix to keep the reader invested and interested. I would read more from this author.

Overall, I am sure this story will appeal to those who enjoy a good thriller novel.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Very well written and holds the readers attention. Definitely recommended.

Was good to catch up with Ida and Jane and the on going story of Hopes Peak. Looking forward to the next one."

I jumped at the chance to read the follow up to the fabulously spooky and dark "Hope's Peak," and couldn't wait to continue the journey with Harper and Ida. And while it's not as grim as it's predecessor, "Storm's Edge" is the perfect second book in this new series.

Just a note: this book picks up immediately where book one left off. As such, it's better to start with that book to understand the complete background situation. But trust me, you won't regret diving into this series.

So yeah - from this point on, because the books' plots are so intertwined: SPOILER ALERT FOR BOOK ONE!!

Ok, I'm starting now.

This book picks up a couple months after the events of book one, with Stu buried, Ida haunted by what she saw when Lester died and Jane Harper at the center of a swirling Internal Affairs investigation. Then, two police officers are gunned down and Harper finds herself a target as well. Will Hope's Peak be able to finally exorcise its demons and deliver justice? Or will evil continue to reign?

This book had amazing suspense and tons of twists and turns. I love that the author doesn't mind "going there," as overused as that phrase is. He doesn't hesitate to kill off a character or reveal some really dark secrets. It adds this tension to the plot that keeps you going.

I also continued to love Harper and Ida's partnership in this book. Both characters are likable and relatable - I really find myself rooting for them.

I can't wait to see where this series goes next, and I will definitely be along for the ride.

This book was confused from the start and didn't grab my attention at all, sorry to say. Not my personal cup of tea.

I enjoyed reading this book, it had an element of mystery and realism. I particularly liked the character of Ida and the 'gift' she has. I liked Jane Harper and the determination she had for working out connections in the case. It's the first time I have read from this author and I will definitely read from him again.

Very good suspense book. Would loved to know more about the characters and it to be a longer book. I felt like i had just been thrown in. Look forward to reading more