Review: “Grave Secret”
WOW! What an ending!
I’ve read a number of Charlaine Harris’s novels, in a few of the different series she writes. I’ll admit, though, that the Harper Connelly series is one of my favorite. I like the idea that Harper has a talent she struggles with. (For those not familiar with the series, Harper is able to find dead bodies and can even tell details of the person’s last moments on Earth.) I like the idea that Harper tries to use that talent to help others. I like the fact that the series is a mystery and that it’s a paranormal without vampires.
Don’t get me wrong. I’ve read a few of Ms. Harris’s vampire series, as well. The Sookie Stackhouse series is good. But I’m a little “vamped out,” if you know what I mean.
Grave Secret is the fourth of the Harper Connelly books. Each book has had a few interesting subplots — including the relationship between Harper and Tolliver, and Harper’s search for her older sister. In this installment, Harper and her step-brother/boyfriend are headed to see their little sisters. They do one quick job and head to see their family. Unfortunately, the results of that job aren’t quite what the clients are looking for. Not to be dissuaded from visiting their sisters, Harper and Tolliver continue on.
They are able to spend time with their sisters at a skating rink where Tolliver’s dad shows up. Tolliver makes it clear he wants nothing to do with his ex-con father, but the older man isn’t easily convinced.
Grave Secret ties up the “loose end” of Cameron (Harper’s sister), which has been an ongoing subplot in the series. I’m hoping that there are more novels in the works since I really do enjoy this series.
Blessings!
Nichole