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Book two of Blackbird Files sees our main characters, Luke and Carly, still in Scotland, working with Campbell and Daniel again. Joined by two of Police Scotland's finest, they are working to find the leaders and henchmen of an organ-stealing ring. This book was a simple and easy read, although I wish it were a little faster-paced. Other than that, I loved revisiting characters we already know and love. The history was fascinating but not too in your face, and it was fun to try and guess who the bad guys were. It's the perfect read for those who like mystery books with a hint of paranormal.
Disclaimer: While I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this novel, the thoughts above are my own.
Heather Graham is an amazing storyteller. It is clear she loves history and is well traveled as she takes us along on a journey into the UK to follow a terrifying team of killers. Scotland comes alive for us on the page as we traverse the vennels, cemeteries, and pubs looking for a group of killers. It also amazes me to think of the depravity that man can do to another, and Heather does not shy away from giving us a depiction of that. In these cases, humans are being murdered and gutted and we are given a front row seat for the action. However, the story is well written, we don’t have gratuitous descriptions for their own sake. The murders are graphic without being gross. The action is intense and the feeling of doom nearly palpable in the bar patrons they meet. We meet a few young women in our journey who are truly frightened, and we feel their fear. It is important to note that the killers are not just targeting women so men, even the males in law enforcement, need to be careful. So often the little women are the victims and the men the big strong protectors but not in this book. In one scene, one of the male officers are separated from the team and they are concerned for him and fearful for their safety.
We know early on that our team believes they are chasing organ harvesters and the book talks about how someone could accept a black-market organ. The book talks about how desperate people will do anything so a family member may live. The topic of organ donation is incredibly timely for me as an acquittance just got a new liver. Reading the families emails while reading this book helped drive home for me the truth about how some people low on the list may turn a blind eye to the truth. I won’t spoil whether that was the true motivations for our killers, but it certainly made for a story that was on the nose for me right now.
Heather Graham is the number one author on my kindle because she created an amazing team in the Krewe of Hunters. Catching up with Jackson and Angela in multiple stories helps tie together each book. As I said, with the last book, I think the Krewe of Hunters would be a terrific TV show. It would be a little bit fly team from FBI International and a little bit Ghost. This biggest challenge would be finding actors and actresses who could portray Heather’s well-rounded characters without taking away from the books. Carly and Luke may have been the lead, but they needed the whole of their international team to solve the puzzle. I wonder what cold mystery the next book will take on and what more we can learn about history and the beauty of Europe along the way.
You can jump into the Krewe of Hunters at any point. If you are reading a trilogy, start with the first book in that trilogy. There is one more thing you need to know after you read the first book you will want to read all the Krewe books as I have. I would recommend all the books.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC.
In the shadowy lanes of Edinburgh, an individual is carrying out murders for profit, exacerbating Scotland's ongoing issue with corpses. Special Agents Luke Kendrick and Carly MacDonald are faced with a daunting task as they investigate these killings, which echo a previous series of tribute murders. Teamed up with a new group of agents, Kendrick and MacDonald find themselves confronted with more questions than answers as the crime scenes offer little evidence. Resembling the notorious killers Burke and Hare, the victims seem to be transported to a secondary location where they are dismembered and sold for body parts. This gripping book offers suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, and an engrossing whodunit narrative with unexpected twists and turns. The storyline is captivating, and I extend my gratitude to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this compelling book.
People are getting murdered and their organs harvested. The Blackbird team is in Scotland to solve the case, with the help of a friendly ghost. This team is an offshoot of the Krewe of Hunters, their European team. The book has a mystery with a supernatural feature, plenty of suspense that will capture your attention. This book is part of a series but could be read as a stand alone. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.
In the alleys of Edinburgh, someone is killing for profit Scotland has a dead body problem. Another one. And in the wake of a similar spate of tribute killings, Special Agents Luke Kendrick and Carly MacDonald know they have their work cut out for them. Working alongside a new team of agents, the partners have more questions than answers when the crime scenes yield little evidence. In the style of infamous killers Burke and Hare, it appears victims are being moved to a secondary location, where they’re dissected and sold for spare parts!!
Good book! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, a good who done it and a few trusts and turns! The storyline was interesting! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!
This was such an interesting book. I’ve loved all the Krefeld Of Hunters books and love this new series just as well. I love the history of the country’s. The author gives exquisite details of the places they go. The clues that are left behind are fascinating to follow. I loved this book. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
This was interesting but fairly predictable. I read it as a stand alone and felt fine with that. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!
(The Blackbird Files Book 2) We are once again joining Carly and Luke on their adventure to solve a horrendous crime. The Blackbird team is an offshoot of the Krewe of Hunters, it is their European team. My favorite is still the original Krewe of Hunters, but I’ve been enjoying the Blackbird series also. These mysteries have a supernatural twist because the team can see and hear ghosts plus the crimes are horrendous in nature. Only this special team can solve them. Once you start to read it, you can’t put it down. Carly and Luke are in Scotland to solve a killing spree. Four bodies have been found and all their organs are missing. They are joined by the International Crime Police and Scottish Police force. With everyone working together they seem to be finding some clues that will help them solve this mystery. Will Carly and Luke find the killers(s) or will they be killed instead. I recommend adding this to your reading list. Thank you to Netgalley and Mira for providing an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review