This book is part of a series but it can be read as a stand alone. Hazel returns to Black Harbor, after her abusive ex husband is murdered. It is a place that has hurt her and haunted her. She also returns to Kole a police detective who she has loved and not forgotten. The town is gritty and being over run by an especially dangerous drug. This is both a mystery of who is doing the killing, what is the identity of one of the main drug lords and a love story, that is defined by a push pull dynamic. It is a well written book, with characters I cared about. 4.5

The Unlucky Ones is the latest book in the Black Harbor series, and boy, this did not disappoint! I've read them all, and they keep getting better and better. The former police transcriber, Hazel, returns to Black Harbor after her ex-husband is murdered. As someone from a small town, Ms. Morrissey's descriptions of the town and its characters are so spot on. This book was awesome, and I highly recommend it! Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/ Minotaur Books for the ARC.

I love Hannah Morrissey’s edge-of-your-seat storytelling. She set a tone in HELLO, TRANSCRIBER - atmospheric, page-turning, raw - that she has carried through all the Black Harbor novels, where the city itself is a character… a character bursting with all the ugliness of corruption and crime a drug-riddled city offers. She captures a sense of dread, resignation, and utter aloneness that I feel in my bones as I read about Hazel returning to the city that has taken so much from her. The entanglement between Hazel and Nik that hovers on a razor-thin line between Sid-and-Nancy levels of dysfunction and everything you ever wanted in a love story.

I hope there is more to this story- I will follow the denizens of Black Harbor wherever Hannah wants to take me.

Thank you @minotaur_books #partner for the gifted copy of this eARC!

Queen Hannah is BACK! Black Harbor will forever be a city that I can easily envision and love getting lost in the alleyways and rundown houses. Hannah is the master at creating sketchy people, and I’m not sure about you but I love getting immersed in this gritty and dirty town! I am not sure if it’s because Hannah and I live near each other and the town she’s written in this series feels local, but Black Harbor makes me feel right at home! It kind of feels like I’m watching the local news. 😂

If you have not read all The Black Harbor series I think you should! The first is called Hello, Transcriber and it’s where we meet Hazel and Kole. 🫶 These characters of course make an appearance in The Unlucky Ones where Hazel comes rushing back to Black Harbor once she has heard the news that her ex-husband has met a grisly end. Naturally, Kole is on the case and Hazel stays close to see if she can uncover any clues. If you are a lover of police procedurals, crime ridden towns, love books that are written with spectacular descriptive imagery, don’t mind tip toeing over needles💉and the occasional dead body while you read, then you need this book! (And series!) I am holding onto hope that there will be at least ONE more book 🤞🏻 because I’m not ready to let this town go! I LOVE THIS SERIES!

So I actually started this series with the 3rd book (When I'm Dead) and really enjoyed it. When I saw this one listed I HAD to read it asap. As with the last book, I was drawn right in and loved it. I enjoyed the characters and the plot felt so well done.

Thank you Minotaur books for the gifted digital ARC!

3.5 stars rounded up.

I have, for the most part, really enjoyed the Black Harbor books to date, and while I enjoyed this one, it wasn't my favorite of the series. There is something about Hazel and Kole that just doesn't work for me, so I have a hard time with the chapters focused on the "will they, won't they?" storyline.

There was a big twist at the end that I admittedly probably should have seen coming but didn't, and I commend Morrissey for that because it totally threw me.

The ending did feel a little abrupt compared to the build-up of the rest of the book, but it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment.

The Unlucky Ones pub date is March 25, 2025.

Hazel thought she was done with Black Harbor for good, but when her ex-husband is murdered she finds herself back in the city and looking for answers. The chemistry between police deceptive Kole and Hazel are palpable and you were rooting for them from the start. Even if you don't read the first three books in this series (which you should!) you can pick up where they left off and see they are perfect for each other. As Kole tries to keep Hazel safe and find out who murdered her ex, the action is non-stop.

I loved how even with the detailed description of how horrible Black Harbor is with its crime and drugs; it is peoples home and Kole is trying to make it safer. The characters are so well developed and you immediately understand them and feel like you are a part of their lives. This is a thriller that will keep you reading and the final twist is a good one! I am sad to see this is the last of the series.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

This was absolutely amazing. Literally the perfect ending to the Black Harbour series. I’ve been waiting for Hazel to return and in adored how this book have her and Kole the ending they deserved. Hannah’s writing is addictive and I will be reading everything she writes.

The Unlucky Ones (Black Harbor, #4)
By: Hannah Morrissey
Pub Date: March 25, 2025
Publisher: Minotaur Books

I have enjoyed this series by Morrissey. Its gritty, intriguing and interesting. Nikolai Kole is back in Black Harbor tried to solve the murder of Tommy. His ex-wife used to have a relationship with Hazel. Black Harbor has painful memories for Nikolai and that relationship was toxic.
This world is filled with crimes, drugs and more as the stalks and danger grow. Nikolai and Hazel did not end on good terms. Can they work together to find out who killed Tommy?
I love this series. If you like a good mystery suspense this is a MUST read.

Hello, Transcriber was just the beginning, and in Black Harbor, Hannah Morrissey ups the ante with a pulse-pounding, atmospheric sequel that blends crime, suspense, and tangled relationships into a gripping narrative.

This is the fourth book in the Black Harbor series and it did not disappoint! I really enjoyed the chemistry between Kole and Hazel in The Transcriber and to see it come back in The Unlucky Ones makes my heart happy! Kole has always been my favorite character in this series. I think this one was well written, like the previous three. If the author ends the series now, I feel like she finished all the characters in a good way.

I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery in this book! It kept me on my toes with so many questions arising throughout the story. The suspense was palpable, and I found myself eager to piece together the clues alongside the characters.

The characters were well-developed and engaging, each bringing their own unique perspective to the investigation. I became invested in their journeys and the relationships that unfolded as they worked to solve the case.

Resolving the murder of a young victim was an intricate puzzle, and the way the author unfolded the clues was both clever and satisfying. Overall, this was a fantastic read that combined suspense and great character work perfectly. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good mystery!

I read Hello Transcriber and absolutely loved it, so I was so excited to revisit Blackharbor and catch up with Kole and Hazel! This one keeps you on your toes as the mystery deepens and you realize there’s so much more to Tommy’s murder. I loved the ending and how their story is tied up, but hope to see them again in Hannah’s other books!

THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING. This was everything I wanted and needed. I could not hold back starting this book so many months before release when I saw that THE TRANSCRIBER RETURNS TO BLACK HARBOR.

I have no chill about this book, none at all. It was perfect. Buy it, read it, obsess with me.

Seeing all the major characters from the previous BH books was a reunion I didn't know I needed. The references to past cases, the bonds between the characters, the unspoken and unfinished business. YES. Okay yes the story was bleak and awful and kept unraveling to reveal the deepest darkest secrets, which is what made it amazing. The pacing was perfect, the back and forth between Hazel (her past, her motivation, her determination to be strong and savy) and Kole (broken and determined, caught between so many different webs of secrets and crimes). No spoilers but it was shocking in the best ways and ensnares the reader right away.

I NEED MORE OF BLACK HARBOR PLEASSSSSSE. Who do I bribe to make this happen?!

The unlucky ones by Hannah morrisey

This is the 4th book in a series, to which I did not know however it was an interesting book that follows the life of Hazel Greenlaw who is a transcriber whose husband was brutally murdered in a town called black harbor.

Nik Kole is working the case and has an obvious connection to Hazel. However the big draw for me here was the town itself that has something called a railroad bridge that people go to, to plunge to their deaths. This book was interesting and just fell a little short in the intrigue I was hoping for.

I enjoyed it and will look for more books from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins press for this Arc.

Hazel shows back up in her hometown, Black Harbor to help solve the brutal murder of her ex-husband. However, the people haven't changed as Hazel remembers they're still dark and twisted. Returning to Back Harbor for Hazel also means seeing Kole who will be leading the task force, who she hasn't seen since she left years prior and happens to be her former lover. As Kole, Hazel and his team make their way trying to solve this murder more bodies are showing up dead, they find just as many new questions as they do answers. Will Kole and Hazel be able to work together to solve these murders or will their feeling re-surface? These murders seem to be connected to the Forge Bridge but what is the connection?!?

Hannah Morrissey does a great job with her writing, and making you feel like you're there with the characters, walking with them, in the car at the crime scene. She really sets the scene.

This is the 4th book in the Black Harbor series

Publication Date March 24, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley, Hannah Morrissey, St Martin's Press for this ARC

This book was just okay to me. It was a bit unrealistic, and there was a lot of uncomfortable feelings towards the ex. Like if the main character had truly moved on, the ex would not be spoken of in the ways that she did, even indirectly. I think the mystery was lacking and was predictabl;e


Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

It seems like forever since I read The Transcriber, (it was well worth the wait!) and I can’t overemphasize how ecstatic I was for Hazel to be back in Black Harbor. Not that I want to visit there anytime soon with the miserable weather and a community losing the war in drugs. The author sets the stage with a gritty location and a plot you can’t wait to unravel. Hazel ran to NY years ago, leaving a controlling, abusive husband in her past. Now he’s dead and her need to know why clouds her judgement. She made her own mistakes when she sought solace with Sergeant Nikolai Kole, so she left. Hazel pursued her writing career and penned a successful novel loosely based on Black Harbor. Her return will dredge up everything she’s put in the past. Not everyone is happy about her coming back now. Kole is just another damaged soul trying to keep his small place in the world safe. He’s never dealt with the loss of his brother. He’s fighting an ever growing battle with gangs, criminals and deadly drugs. He has a good team of Investigators but it’s small compared to the network of drugs infiltrating Black Harbor. He’s bitter about how Hazel so abruptly ran away. Now they’ll come face to face over a murder. Can they find their way back to trusting each other? Or will Hazel become another statistic being nosy and disregarding the dangerous forces behind the chaos. I’ve read all of the series but you could read as a standalone. I hope the author has much more in store for Hazel and Kole in the future.
Minotaur Books, St. Martin’s Publishing (via NetGalley) provided an Advance Reader Copy of “The Unlucky Ones” (Black Harbor #4) by Hannah Morrissey, publication expected 03/25/2025. These are my honest personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

Hannah Morrissey’s “The Unlucky Ones” is a masterful addition to the wonderful Black Harbor series, each entry to this series left me wanting more!

This novel is a testament to Morrissey’s talent for crafting intricate plots and deeply flawed, yet compelling characters.

Set in the hauntingly vivid town of Black Harbor, the story follows Detective Hazel Greenlee as she navigates a labyrinth of secrets and lies to solve a chilling murder case. The victim, a local artist with a troubled past, is found dead under mysterious circumstances, and Hazel must untangle a web of deceit that implicates some of the town’s most prominent figures.

Morrissey’s writing is evocative and immersive, painting a dark and moody picture of Black Harbor that feels almost like a character in its own right. The town’s eerie atmosphere and the palpable tension add layers of suspense that keep readers hooked. The pacing is expertly managed, with twists and turns that are both surprising and satisfying.

One of the standout features of “The Unlucky Ones” is its character development. Hazel Greenlee is a complex and relatable protagonist, struggling with her own demons while determined to uncover the truth. Her interactions with other characters, including her enigmatic partner and the various suspects, are rich with tension and nuance. Morrissey excels at creating multi-dimensional characters whose motivations and actions are believable and compelling.

The novel also delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the impact of past traumas, adding emotional depth to the thrilling plot. Morrissey’s exploration of these themes is thoughtful and poignant, making “The Unlucky Ones” MUCH more than an average crime thriller.

For those who enjoy audiobooks, the narration of “The Unlucky Ones” is exceptional, bringing the characters and the eerie setting of Black Harbor to life. The narrator’s performance enhances the suspense and emotional intensity of the story, making it an immersive experience.

“The Unlucky Ones” showcases Hannah Morrissey’s skill in weaving together a compelling narrative with rich character development and a hauntingly atmospheric setting.

This novel is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone looking for a story that is both thrilling and deeply human. Five stars for a brilliantly crafted and unforgettable read.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

WOW!!! What a great book!! This one had me hooked from page 1! This was a first for me from this author and I will not be my last? I am a huge fan of thrillers!! This one was a win for me!