Southern mystery writer Charlaine Harris is the New York Times best-selling author of Grave Sight and the Sookie Stackhouse series. Supernatural curiosities, finely wrought characters, and unpredictable plotting combine in this exciting whodunit. Twenty-something Harper Connolly has a gift. After being struck by lighting as a child, she discovered an eerie ability to locate the deceased. In Memphis, skeptical Professor Nunley wants her to demonstrate that skill at an ancient cemetery. There, Harper stands atop a grave and says there are two bodies entombed: one centuries old, but the other, a young girl named Tabitha. Her assertion holds water. Tabitha has been missing for two years-and now the police are suspicious of Harper. So with her loyal stepbrother Tolliver, Harper begins to amass clues that will solve the case. Harris' expert pacing builds the suspense as two young sleuths navigate a string of strange occurrences that has others scratching their heads. Narrator Alyssa Bresnahan's careful reading makes this novel a sumptuous treat for mystery fans.
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"This is the first book I've read by Charlaine Harris. I am really looking forward to reading the other books in the Harper Connelly series, and I'll probably pick up the Sookie Stackhouse books soon too! If you are into murder mystery and/or paranormal type novels, this would be a good one for you to read. The characters are interesting and have some quirks about them that make you either love them or hate them."
— Theresa (4 out of 5 stars)
“Winning…Peppered with the author’ trademark deadpan wit, this book should help make Harper and Tolliver as popular as Sookie Stackhouse, the heroine of Harris’s vampire mystery series.”
— Publishers Weekly“Alyssa Bresnahan gives a low-key performance that makes Harper a believable and sensitive character. Bresnahan’s steady intensity brings the suspense to the fore without overstatement.”
— AudioFile“Harper and Tolliver are likable, well-developed characters whose unhappy past binds them together as they care for one another and work together…The supernatural elements are integrated believably into the plot in this engrossing mystery.”
— Booklist“Believers and skeptics alike will enjoy Harper’s search for the truth and her changing relationship with Tolliver.”
— Kirkus Reviews" Interesting idea for a new series, it has promise. First book was pretty good, but the brother/sister angle started to become a little strange... hope they sort that out before it becomes too strange. "
— Mary, 7/27/2017" I love this series by Charlaine Harris. The characters are well rounded and the story well plotted and complex. I didn't guess who done it and was pleasantly surprised at the end. Well worth the price! "
— RavensMaven , 7/23/2017" Fun book. Different kind of mystery series. "
— Eli, 2/19/2014" The second book in the Harper Connelly series is interesting in a lazy, "this is readable" way. The mystery is a little convoluted, but plausible, and the characters are likable enough to get you invested in them. Harper herself is bit prickly, but it doesn't grate, since the story is told from her point of view. I can't help but feel that the first two novels were something of a wind up for the third and fourth, which are very engaging and full of surprises. If you like the Sookie / True Blood novels by Charlaine Harris, this series is worth a read as well. "
— Lee, 2/11/2014" When Harper Connelly and Tolliver her step brother go to Memphis to demonstrate Harpers unique talent-in an old cemetary- at the request of Professor Clyde Nunley. Professor Nunley is skeptical of Harpers Talent even after she senses two bodies in the grave beneath her feet . One is a man centuries old the other a young girl recently deceased, whom Harper had once tried and failed tto locate. But when Harper begins to investigate into the crime the next day a new body is found in the very same grave......The police think Harper had or has something to do with the crimes. Now Harper and Tolliver must figure out what is going on before they themselves become a victim "
— Georgiann, 1/29/2014" I enjoy this character. And the mystery was fairly good. "
— Diana, 1/29/2014" I am a big fan of Harris' more popular and successful books - the Sookie Stackhouse series so I thought I would give this series a go as well. The premise for this book is original - Harper Connelly, makes a living by finding dead bodies, she is able to sense them because she was struck by lightning at 15 years of age. She is called to a very small town to find the body of a young girl who has been missing for a period of time, and another local was suspected of her murder. Harper locates the body and discovers that other recent murders in the town could be linked to this girls disappearance. Harper and her brother, Tolliver, become suspects of having some involvement and then their lives are endangered by bigotted locals and the real murderer wishing them harm. An action packed short read - I will definitely be reading the next book to see where the series goes from here. I enjoyed the Sookie series much more, as there are a number of storylines, but for a short read this book was very entertaining. "
— Bianca, 1/26/2014" Good.. But too similar to the first book. "
— Laura, 1/16/2014" Not as good as the other series, but interesting enough. Only two recurring characters, so it's a bit of a drain learning new ones "
— Elaine, 11/16/2013" Okay, I think I liked this one more than the first book, but I just can't warm up to Harper. I have to be attached to my main character, and I find myself not caring what happens to Harper. I don't think I will read anymore of this series. "
— Carahcat, 11/6/2013" I think it was just as good if not better then book 1. Harper and Tolliever's lives are equal with the mystry of the story which I find rare in a splendid way. "
— Caileen, 9/26/2013" Yup, I pretty much feel the same about this as the first book. Light, engaging reading. I kinda don't like the uncomfortable feeling when the protagonists are the murder suspects when we the readers know they didn't do it. It makes ya antsy. "
— Melissa, 8/25/2013" I'm loving this series, and I didn't expect to. The woman who does the audiobook versions, Alyssa Bresnahan, is just wonderful. I think I might like the audio versions better than I would the hard copy, and I'm not sure I've ever thought that about an audiobook before. "
— Katie, 8/3/2013" This book is on repeat and lacked intensity. A few good chapters towards the end. "
— Rhoda, 5/8/2013" Nice brain candy. Still a little squicked by the love fest, but it's believable. "
— Gracychelse, 2/11/2013" It seemed like this was crapped out by charlaine harris in about 2 hours. "
— Michael, 8/25/2012" I didn't really enjoy this series, the characters lacked depth and were entirely unsympathetic. It was hard to connect or care about their journey and the plots were predictable and bland. "
— Lulu, 8/18/2012" Very interesting. Will definitely look for more in this series. "
— Helen, 1/24/2012" I liked the resolution, and the twists and turns...but the heroine needs to man up a bit, not sure if I will continue with these... "
— Christa, 6/24/2011" In my opinion, this series just keeps getting better. I can't wait to read the next one! "
— Paula, 6/17/2011" Good characterizations but a slow burner. The ending was rushed! "
— Andrea, 6/6/2011" 3 plus read first of the year "
— Sue, 6/1/2011" This is the 2nd book in the Harper Connelly series. The mystery is well written and not to predictable and I think I am beginning to like the characters, even though the main character seems to always make the wrong decision. Well on to the next. "
— Debbie, 5/26/2011" Better than the first. This book could have been edited better. Lots of errors. But the charm of Harris is that she keeps me coming back for more. I just ordered Book 3 "
— Farrah, 5/10/2011" This is the second book in the Harper Connelly series. She has the ability to go to find dead people and then while standing over the body, can tell how they died. It's pretty interesting, and the book is a fast paced mystery. "
— Lesley, 5/5/2011Charlaine Harris is a New York Times bestselling author who has written four series and two stand-alone novels, in addition to numerous short stories, novellas, and graphic novels cowritten with Christopher Golden. Her Sookie Stackhouse books have appeared in twenty-five different languages and on many bestseller lists and are the basis of the HBO series True Blood.
Alyssa Bresnahan is a dynamic dancer, actor, and audiobook narrator. She has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, has earned twenty Earphones Awards, and was named one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices. In 2009 she was a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best fiction narration.