Emerging from the bayou like an apparition, Donegal Plantation is known for its unsurpassed dining, captivating atmosphere, haunting legends…and now a corpse swinging from the marble angel that marks its cemetery’s most majestic vault. A corpse discovered in nearly the same situation as that of Marshall Donegal, the patriarch killed in a skirmish just before the Civil War.
Desperate for help traditional criminologists could never provide, plantation heiress Ashley Donegal turns to an elite team of paranormal investigators who blend hard forensics with rare–often inexplicable–intuition. Among the “Krewe of Hunters” is an old flame, Jake Mallory, a gifted musician with talent stretching far beyond the realm of the physical, and a few dark ghosts of his own.
The evil the team unveils has the power to shake the plantation to its very core. Jake and Ashley are forced to risk everything to unravel secrets that will not stay buried–even in death….
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Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.50
Audio Rating(Not part of the overall rating): 4.50
First thought when finished: I am really enjoying the Krewe of Hunters! Plus, this one is set in New Orleans!
What I Loved: Anytime you even hint that you are going to have historic re-enactments tied in with a murder mystery–you pretty much have me interested. I love that Heart of Evil weaves in historic events with a present day murder investigation. Throw in the hot chemistry between Jake and Ashley and a very fun cast of characters, this was just a downright good read!!
What I Liked: The Donegal Plantation was a great setting for Heart of Evil. It had ghosts, graveyard, swamp, and a vastness that made you feel like you had stepped back in time. I felt like the plantation itself was a character in the story. I loved Grandpa and M. Donegal–both were strong men and great characters.
Audio Specific Review: Luke Daniels hit it out of the park. I think I am officially a fan girl!
Final Thought: I recommend this series to Paranormal Mystery Readers–it only has a bit of romance (that is not the focus).
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I’m totally getting this series soon 🙂
I’m a sucker for stories that take place on plantations. I think it’s because I secretly want to travel back in time and visit one as a guest at a fancy party.
I’ve been taking this series off and on my audible wish list. Sounds like I’ll have to add it back on.
Thanks for the review
All you had to do was mention Luke Daniels and I’m sold. I love his voice. So sexy, and he’s such a fantastic narrator.
Luke Daniels, you say? I am so there.
Sounds good 🙂 (ok ok it was the mention of the narrator, it made it seem fun) 😉