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Jane Yellowrock #0.6
Haints
(In the compilation Have Stakes Will Travel)
Molly Everhart Trueblood and Jane Yellowrock try to discover if a local house is indeed haunted. But the problem that they discover is far worse than a ghostly haunting, and far more difficult to solve.
Molly Everhart Trueblood and Jane Yellowrock try to discover if a local house is indeed haunted. But the problem that they discover is far worse than a ghostly haunting, and far more difficult to solve.
2 pages, Audible Audio
First published December 10, 2013
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Faith Hunter
94 books5,747 followersFaith Hunter's Junkyard Cats novella series is available in Audible, eBook, and "ridiculously expensive" (her words) trade paperback books at this time.
Faith's Jane Yellowrock series is a dark urban fantasy. Jane is a full blooded Cherokee skinwalker and hunter of rogue-vampires in a world of weres, witches, vampires, and other supernats. 15 books and several compilations of shorts
The Soulwood series is a dark-urban fantasy / paranormal police procedural /para-thriller series featuring Nell Nicholson Ingram, an earth magic user and Special gent of PsyLED. 6 books
Her Rogue Mage novels—Bloodring, Seraphs, Host, and the RPG Rogue Mage—feature Thorn St. Croix, a stone mage in a post-apocalyptic alternate reality.
Faith is a full time writer who finally hired a housekeeper when the dust bunnies multiplied, She bakes homemade bread and loves to cook.
Faith researches in great detail, and tries most everything her characters do. Research led to her life’s passions – jewelry making, orchids, Japanese maples, bones, travel, white-water kayaking, and writing.
Faith loves orchids. Her favorite time of year is when several are blooming. Pictures can be seen at her FaceBook page. And yes, she collects bones and skulls. She has a fox, cat, dog, cow skull, goat, a boar skull, a deer skull, (that is, unfortunately, falling apart) and the jawbone of an ass. Her prize skull is a mountain lion (legally purchased from a US tannery) hit by a car in the wild.
Her latest love is Japanese maples, and she has managed to collect over thirty.
She and her husband RV, traveling to whitewater rivers to kayak all over the Southeast. Whitewater Kayaking is her very favorite sport, discovered when she was researching her (Gwen Hunter) mystery book, Rapid Descent. She took a lesson and—after a bout of panic attacks from fear of being upside down trapped in a boat—discovered she loved the sport.
Under other pen names, notably, Gwen Hunter, she writes action adventure, mysteries, and thrillers. As Gwen, she is a winner of the WH Smith Literary Award for Fresh Talent in 1995 in the UK, and won a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in 2008. As Faith, her books have been on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists, been nominated for various awards and won an Audie Award with Khristine Hvam, among other awards. Under all her pen names, she has more than 40 books, anthologies, and complications in print in 30 countries.
For more, including a list of her books, see www.faithhunter.net , www.gwenhunter.com . To keep up with her daily, join her fan pages at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/official.fait... and see her website blog at
www.faithhunter.net
Faith's Jane Yellowrock series is a dark urban fantasy. Jane is a full blooded Cherokee skinwalker and hunter of rogue-vampires in a world of weres, witches, vampires, and other supernats. 15 books and several compilations of shorts
The Soulwood series is a dark-urban fantasy / paranormal police procedural /para-thriller series featuring Nell Nicholson Ingram, an earth magic user and Special gent of PsyLED. 6 books
Her Rogue Mage novels—Bloodring, Seraphs, Host, and the RPG Rogue Mage—feature Thorn St. Croix, a stone mage in a post-apocalyptic alternate reality.
Faith is a full time writer who finally hired a housekeeper when the dust bunnies multiplied, She bakes homemade bread and loves to cook.
Faith researches in great detail, and tries most everything her characters do. Research led to her life’s passions – jewelry making, orchids, Japanese maples, bones, travel, white-water kayaking, and writing.
Faith loves orchids. Her favorite time of year is when several are blooming. Pictures can be seen at her FaceBook page. And yes, she collects bones and skulls. She has a fox, cat, dog, cow skull, goat, a boar skull, a deer skull, (that is, unfortunately, falling apart) and the jawbone of an ass. Her prize skull is a mountain lion (legally purchased from a US tannery) hit by a car in the wild.
Her latest love is Japanese maples, and she has managed to collect over thirty.
She and her husband RV, traveling to whitewater rivers to kayak all over the Southeast. Whitewater Kayaking is her very favorite sport, discovered when she was researching her (Gwen Hunter) mystery book, Rapid Descent. She took a lesson and—after a bout of panic attacks from fear of being upside down trapped in a boat—discovered she loved the sport.
Under other pen names, notably, Gwen Hunter, she writes action adventure, mysteries, and thrillers. As Gwen, she is a winner of the WH Smith Literary Award for Fresh Talent in 1995 in the UK, and won a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in 2008. As Faith, her books have been on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists, been nominated for various awards and won an Audie Award with Khristine Hvam, among other awards. Under all her pen names, she has more than 40 books, anthologies, and complications in print in 30 countries.
For more, including a list of her books, see www.faithhunter.net , www.gwenhunter.com . To keep up with her daily, join her fan pages at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/official.fait... and see her website blog at
www.faithhunter.net
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February 23, 2017
*** 4 ***
This was very short and very cute. It is from Molly the Witch's point of view and she is pretty awesome:-). Molly is hired to exorcize a ghost or a haint, which is a ghost who is attached to a person instead of a house. What seems to be a simple job turns out to be much more complicated. And Jane and Even got her back. Also, Angie baby shows up long enough to sweeten the story up:-)
This was very short and very cute. It is from Molly the Witch's point of view and she is pretty awesome:-). Molly is hired to exorcize a ghost or a haint, which is a ghost who is attached to a person instead of a house. What seems to be a simple job turns out to be much more complicated. And Jane and Even got her back. Also, Angie baby shows up long enough to sweeten the story up:-)
April 15, 2017
This story is nothing special but has a few easter eggs hidden here and there. There were some fun moments. I was hoping that it would finally show me why Jane loves Molly so much and that for once since it's from Molly's POV I would see some real affection from the witch. Alas that didn't happen and left me even more annoyed.
March 1, 2016
Another clever short by Faith Hunter. In this addition Jane works with a witch to solve a mystery that keeps rearing its gruesome head in a haunted house. I know it is a short but I wished it was longer.
October 29, 2023
4.0 stars
HAINTS is one more reason why vampires and witches shouldn't mix. o.O
This one is told from Molly's POV, which is awesome b/c we get to see Jane through her eyes (ALSO b/c Molly). Evan is on hand as well, and as he's not hating on Jane, that's fun, too.
Two word summary: WEIRD magic.
ALSO, there are several Easter eggs hidden for true Jane aficionados.
HAINTS is one more reason why vampires and witches shouldn't mix. o.O
This one is told from Molly's POV, which is awesome b/c we get to see Jane through her eyes (ALSO b/c Molly). Evan is on hand as well, and as he's not hating on Jane, that's fun, too.
Two word summary: WEIRD magic.
ALSO, there are several Easter eggs hidden for true Jane aficionados.
October 15, 2019
A story told from Molly's point of view, about a haunted house case they tackle together.
After investigating past events, they find out that .
Engaging story that strengthens Molly and Jane's friendship, after , reveals that and introduces Brax, whom I'm sure we'll see more of in future books, starting with Signatures of the Dead next.
Previous book reviews:
✦ Kits (Jane Yellowrock 0.5) ~ ★★★★ (19/09/2019)
✦ Cat Tats (Jane Yellowrock, #0.4) ~ ★★★ (19/09/2019)
✦ The Early Years (Jane Yellowrock, #0.2) ~ ★★★ (30/10/2018)
✦ WeSa and the Lumber King (Jane Yellowrock, #0.1) ~ ★★★ (30/10/2018)
After investigating past events, they find out that .
Engaging story that strengthens Molly and Jane's friendship, after , reveals that and introduces Brax, whom I'm sure we'll see more of in future books, starting with Signatures of the Dead next.
Previous book reviews:
✦ Kits (Jane Yellowrock 0.5) ~ ★★★★ (19/09/2019)
✦ Cat Tats (Jane Yellowrock, #0.4) ~ ★★★ (19/09/2019)
✦ The Early Years (Jane Yellowrock, #0.2) ~ ★★★ (30/10/2018)
✦ WeSa and the Lumber King (Jane Yellowrock, #0.1) ~ ★★★ (30/10/2018)
January 26, 2021
It was an interesting story. I loved that we got it from Molly's POV, and that it had so much magic. I also liked the whole idea with the curse!
I really like the dynamic between the characters. Not to mention the ending, which is cute and fun.
I really like the dynamic between the characters. Not to mention the ending, which is cute and fun.
February 14, 2017
Enjoyed the Jane-Big Evan team up to make sure Molly wasn't taken advantage of by pretty much everyone.
September 10, 2021
story included in audiobook Cat o' Nine Tales
January 3, 2023
This one is told from Molly's POV. Adventure involving a possible haunted house and a vampire.
September 28, 2018
I read this as part of the anthology Have Stakes, Will Travel
For some reason, I thought this short story was too long. Maybe I didn't like that Jane wasn't the narrator of the story. That's probably it. 3 stars.
For some reason, I thought this short story was too long. Maybe I didn't like that Jane wasn't the narrator of the story. That's probably it. 3 stars.
January 22, 2019
Haints is an audio short story from the Jane Yellowrock series written by Faith Hunter and read by Khristine Hvam. It takes prior to Skinwalker, the first novel, and centers on one of the first team-up missions of Jane Yellowrock and Molly Trueblood. It was first written and collected in the Have Stake, Will Travel anthology.
Haints centers on the team-up between Jane Yellowrock and Molly Trueblood. They are to investigate a haunted house in the neighborhood, but find out that it is far more dangerous than just a simple haunting and just as difficult to solve. It wasn't a place that was haunted, but a person.
Haints is written rather well. It is always nice to read scenes where Jane Yellowrock and Molly Trueblood are working together or just being the wonderful friends that they are. It is a fun and quaint moment between two best friends, which is told from the perspective of Molly Trueblood and contains many Easter Eggs that is found in the core series.
All in all, Haints is a well written, but more importantly, well portrayed short story about one of the earliest stories about a great friendship between Jane Yellowrock and Molly Trueblood.
Haints centers on the team-up between Jane Yellowrock and Molly Trueblood. They are to investigate a haunted house in the neighborhood, but find out that it is far more dangerous than just a simple haunting and just as difficult to solve. It wasn't a place that was haunted, but a person.
Haints is written rather well. It is always nice to read scenes where Jane Yellowrock and Molly Trueblood are working together or just being the wonderful friends that they are. It is a fun and quaint moment between two best friends, which is told from the perspective of Molly Trueblood and contains many Easter Eggs that is found in the core series.
All in all, Haints is a well written, but more importantly, well portrayed short story about one of the earliest stories about a great friendship between Jane Yellowrock and Molly Trueblood.
May 28, 2022
Again a longer story that is about Jane and Molly. Molly's husband also plays a big part. Interesting story and insight into Molly's abilities. A nice little shout out to WeSa and the Lumber King that you might miss if you aren't paying attention. This book cements Jane and Molly's friendship and it was a good story.
June 10, 2017
I have to say, I'm enjoying Faith's short stories and I have a new paranormal heroine to enjoy. I'm using Faith Hunter's suggested reading order and I have one more story before the first full book, Skinwalker. Looking forward to this journey.
February 5, 2018
One of the better shorts in the Jane Yellowrock series, fleshing out the relationship between Jane, her witch bestie, Molly Everheart, Molly's husband, and adorable daughter Angie.
May 25, 2018
Told from Molly's PoV, a bit more of a peek at Molly and Evan and when Molly sees more about who Jane really is.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 13, 2019
In Cat o' Nine Tales. Molly's side gig.
January 30, 2020
I am enjoying the stories of Jane's history. Although I am confused about Angie's age.
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January 25, 2021published in the anthology Blood in Her Veins: Nineteen Stories from the World of Jane Yellowrock
June 13, 2021
That was a magical twist and a half which had me invested. The humour, manipulation and interactions between all the players had me giggling a few times despite the seriousness of the situation. Molly is just such a pushover in many ways but it was great to see her have a few realisations yet grow to love her friend more. It was also nice to see how Jane protects those she loves in her own special way.
June 19, 2021
Clever, short.
February 24, 2022
This is a short story but long enough to develop the story and the characters. I enjoyed it and will probably read it again.
April 17, 2022
Interesting to hear a story from Molly's POV
January 10, 2023
Listened to the audio version. Was my first Faith Hunter book.
March 3, 2023
4. I have no impartiality when it comes to this series.
March 15, 2023
This series is one of my absolute favorites! So much so that it made a place on my book themed tattoo. I loved getting a view into character lives before the beginning of the story!
May 2, 2023
Told from Molly’s point of view, the reader gets to see Jane from the witches point of view, gets to spend time with the Truebloods and see Jane trying to be “human” but others accepting her Beast
April 8, 2024
So Entertaining
These shorts are very entertaining and give you insight into the development of some friendships and partnerships. Very well done.
These shorts are very entertaining and give you insight into the development of some friendships and partnerships. Very well done.
November 9, 2024
A really good story in the Jane Yellowrock storyline. It’s told by Molly Everheart with Jane as a supporting character.
May 4, 2025
Love these short side stories
May 15, 2015
Read it as part of Have Stakes, Will Travel anthology.
Told from Molly's pov.
In introduction author pointed out she is so immersed into her character that writing stories about how other characters perceive Jane proved to be a challenge. If there is one person whose experience on Jane I wanted to read about it's Molly, since she is quite possibly the person who came closest to Jane.
This story is about them working together on cleaning possessed house. Witch magic is involved and Molly's special skills of being earth witch with ability to sense dead are coming in hand.
Again, I am all for showing more witches and their magic since we know from the start they came out publicly together with vampires, which makes them if not as dangerous, than not for underestimating as well. Molly's magic is not really pretty and it affects her, but it somehow suits her personality since, at the same time, it's not invasive or combative type of magic. Molly is groomed from the beginning as this caregiver, maternal type of characters and seeing her perform something deadly would throw me out a bit. That doesn't mean she is not powerful or able to defend herself- it just means that her personality is not to go and cause trouble for anyone.
Hence, leaving Evan and Jane being badass in this whole affair fit to what we know about characters so far.
+ it was nice seeing Evan and Jane working together having Molly's best interests in mind. They are a good team.
Case on its own was interesting if a bit predictable, but seeing Jane in action through someone else's eyes accentuated that her skills doesn't just make her effective and deadly, but also graceful. I like thinking of her as deadly, badass warrior woman who is also attractive. She doesn't see herself that way often.
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