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4.0 out of 5 stars
Third in the Greywalker Series, August 8, 2008
After a near-death experience, Private Investigator Harper Blaine now has the ability to move between this world and the next. A place called the Grey. When her friend Quinton asks her to investigate a serial killer, Harper soon realizes that this is no ordinary killer. It's a monster from old lore. And with her unique abilities, Harper is the only one who can hunt it down.
With history and lore tied to Seattle's underground, this story is rich with ominous descriptives and suspense. Harper must deal with ghosts and zombies, which begin to interfere with her personal life. Shocking revelations, intense suspense, unique paranormal characters, and a mystery that keeps you guessing gives this urban fantasy more than its share of fun thrills. This series has continued to improve with each installment.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a tight, taunt, mystery wrapped in the paranormal, August 28, 2008
Leslee of Night Owl Romance - 4.5 / 5 Hearts
If you are looking for a new addition to your urban fantasy collection, then look no further than Kat Richardson. I discovered her by accident when her first book in this series, Greywalker came out. The premise, a private investigator who dies violently and is revived and can now see ghosts and the underlying energy in the world, was unique so I bought it. When I sat down to read it, I was blown away by how good the writing, the world building, and the mystery were. I would liken it to Anita Blake, the early years, without the sex and set in Seattle. Somehow I missed the second book, Poltergeist, but you can bet I will be rectifying that immediately. When I received Underground in the mail I was in the middle of two other books so it had to wait its turn. When I sat down to read it, I was sucked in. I didn't want to stop. The hair on my neck was standing up almost from the very beginning.
To recap, we join Harper Blaine, PI extraordinaire, and her mysterious friend Quinton. He wants her to investigate why Pioneer Square's homeless are turning up dead and mutilated. Zombies are being sited in the Underground, part of Seattle's hidden past. We finally learn more about Albert the ghost who lives with Harper's friends, the Danzigers. We also learn more about Quinton and his past. It is obvious that this is not the end to Harper's adventures and I thank the powers for that blessing. Each book builds on the previous one to a certain extent so be warned.This is a tight, taunt, mystery wrapped in the paranormal, what more could a girl want. Ms. Richardson, keep `em coming!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ancient Indian creature is eating the dead in Seattle's famed underground (3.5 stars), August 17, 2008
PI Harper Blaine is back. This time, she's gone underground in more ways than one. Something's eating Seattle's homeless and she and crack geek Quentin realize quickly enough that something isn't human. It's going to take her ability to talk to the dead to get enough testimony to find out what is going on.
And the mysterious Quentin is playing more of a role here. It seems, he's underground as well, in hiding from the NSA. As relations cool between Harper and WIll, things get definitely interesting with Quentin.
The story's rich with details of Seattle's underground, though Richardson admits to playing a bit with geography and access. There's also some interesting Native American lore here.
"Underground" is the third Harper Blaine novel, the first of Kat Richardson's offerings to come out in hardcover. I've loved this series from the beginning; however, this is the first one I had trouble getting into. Don't worry, the story picks up in the last half particularly when they go on the rez to find a Native American witch who'll help with answers.
[ASIN:045146107X Greywalker (Greywalker, Book 1)]]
Poltergeist (Greywalker, Book 2)
Rebecca Kyle, August 2008
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