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Krewe of Hunters #14.5
When Irish Eyes Are Haunting
Devin Lyle and Craig Rockwell are back, this time to a haunted castle in Ireland where a banshee may have gone wild—or maybe there's a much more rational explanation—one that involves a disgruntled heir, murder, and mayhem, all with that sexy light touch Heather Graham has turned into her trademark style.
100 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2015
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Heather Graham
584 books6,936 followersAlso published as Heather Graham Pozzessere and Shannon Drake.
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. After a stint of several years in dinner theater, back-up vocals, and bartending, she stayed home after the birth of her third child and began to write, working on short horror stories and romances. After some trial and error, she sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 and since then, she has written over one hundred novels and novellas including category, romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell's Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette's Shadows, and for Harlequin's mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.
Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA and, since 1999, has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball, with all revenues going directly to children's charity.
She is pleased to have been published in approximately twenty languages, and to have been honored with awards frorn Waldenbooks. B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.
Heather loves travel and anything have to do with the water, and is a certitified scuba diver. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes her career has been an incredible gift, and she is grateful every day to be doing something that she loves so very much for a living.
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. After a stint of several years in dinner theater, back-up vocals, and bartending, she stayed home after the birth of her third child and began to write, working on short horror stories and romances. After some trial and error, she sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 and since then, she has written over one hundred novels and novellas including category, romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell's Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette's Shadows, and for Harlequin's mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.
Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA and, since 1999, has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball, with all revenues going directly to children's charity.
She is pleased to have been published in approximately twenty languages, and to have been honored with awards frorn Waldenbooks. B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.
Heather loves travel and anything have to do with the water, and is a certitified scuba diver. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes her career has been an incredible gift, and she is grateful every day to be doing something that she loves so very much for a living.
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March 23, 2016
It's off to Ireland for newlyweds Devin Lyle and Craig "Rocky" Rockwell when Devin's cousin, Kelly, calls her after Kelly's uncle dies under suspicious circumstances. Some think Collum died of a heart attack, while others believe it was due to the legend of the banshee, since the banshee was heard wailing the night before Collum's death. Devin and Rocky work with the Krewe of Hunters, a group of paranormal investigators. It'll be a working honeymoon for them while they try to unravel the case.
This was a very enjoyable novella. As always, Heather Graham provides a great atmosphere to her story. This time it's Ireland, and I felt as though I was there with the ancient ancestral castle, St. Patrick's Day festivities, the graveyard and crypts, the folklore and legends, and a banshee. It was nice to visit again with Devin and Rocky (who were featured in Heather Graham's book The Hexed). This was such a fun short story.
This was a very enjoyable novella. As always, Heather Graham provides a great atmosphere to her story. This time it's Ireland, and I felt as though I was there with the ancient ancestral castle, St. Patrick's Day festivities, the graveyard and crypts, the folklore and legends, and a banshee. It was nice to visit again with Devin and Rocky (who were featured in Heather Graham's book The Hexed). This was such a fun short story.
July 9, 2017
This was a really good read. It takes place in Ireland around Castle Karney and the legend of the banshee. Someone is killing off members of the Karney family, and Devin and Rocky have to solve the mystery.
I've mentioned in other reviews that this author writes a fabulous paranormal mystery, and I think her books shine best when they already involve an established couple (that may be only the novellas) They don't have the forced and awkward romance angle to them that takes away a bit from my enjoyment of the novel.
This author is the queen of twists and turn and red herrings in the stories, so I often find myself surprised by who the baddie(s) is/are. Alas in this one I an excited to say I TOTALLY NAILED IT! I had this person pegged from the get go. Though there was a little added extra I didn't see coming, but GO ME!!
I've mentioned in other reviews that this author writes a fabulous paranormal mystery, and I think her books shine best when they already involve an established couple (that may be only the novellas) They don't have the forced and awkward romance angle to them that takes away a bit from my enjoyment of the novel.
This author is the queen of twists and turn and red herrings in the stories, so I often find myself surprised by who the baddie(s) is/are. Alas in this one I an excited to say I TOTALLY NAILED IT! I had this person pegged from the get go. Though there was a little added extra I didn't see coming, but GO ME!!
April 2, 2024
Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account
Devin and Rocky have travel to Ireland to the castle of her ancestors after a uncle has passed away. They are celebrating St. Patrick's Day a few day after they arrive. Then another uncle has a heart ❤ attack. Or is it? The fun begins leading to a killer and a happy ending.
I would recommend this novella and author to 👍 readers of romantic relationships fantasy mystery novels 👍🔰. 2024
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account
Devin and Rocky have travel to Ireland to the castle of her ancestors after a uncle has passed away. They are celebrating St. Patrick's Day a few day after they arrive. Then another uncle has a heart ❤ attack. Or is it? The fun begins leading to a killer and a happy ending.
I would recommend this novella and author to 👍 readers of romantic relationships fantasy mystery novels 👍🔰. 2024
December 16, 2019
Ugh, Ireland - how I want to go see you.
When Irish Eyes Are Haunting was so good BUT so short. UGH, these novellas are going to kill me. Plus, anything with a banshee has me intrigued from the start. At first, I was hesitant to dive into this novella. Pretty sure I dove into another one for the Krewe series and I couldn't remember if I liked it or not. That being said, I still dove into it - because it was short af - but I also wanted to see if my opinion would change.
In the beginning, it was okay. Maybe it's because I was out running errands while listening but nothing was really grabbing my attention. Then, rather suddenly, I got hooked. No idea how to explain it but it was interesting enough that I wanted to see how it was going to end. Wouldn't necessarily call it a page turner since I was listening to it.. but it was good enough to get a review.
Overall, might dive into the Krewe series now.
When Irish Eyes Are Haunting was so good BUT so short. UGH, these novellas are going to kill me. Plus, anything with a banshee has me intrigued from the start. At first, I was hesitant to dive into this novella. Pretty sure I dove into another one for the Krewe series and I couldn't remember if I liked it or not. That being said, I still dove into it - because it was short af - but I also wanted to see if my opinion would change.
In the beginning, it was okay. Maybe it's because I was out running errands while listening but nothing was really grabbing my attention. Then, rather suddenly, I got hooked. No idea how to explain it but it was interesting enough that I wanted to see how it was going to end. Wouldn't necessarily call it a page turner since I was listening to it.. but it was good enough to get a review.
Overall, might dive into the Krewe series now.
November 14, 2022
Devin and Rocky spend their honeymoon helping out family. Both see ghosts. They are staying at a castle in Ireland owned by Devin's cousin Kelly's family. Collum, Kelly's uncle, was recently deceased from a heart attack and they are there to make sure that was the case.
This was slow to start. It picked up after Brendan's attack. Good conclusion, no cliffhangers. Very atmospheric (ancient castle with catacombs and family crypt).
This was slow to start. It picked up after Brendan's attack. Good conclusion, no cliffhangers. Very atmospheric (ancient castle with catacombs and family crypt).
March 24, 2024
The Krewe of Hunters agents embark on yet another thrilling adventure. While I haven't delved into a full-length novel yet, these short stories have been a perfect introduction to the characters. Their portrayal in these narratives has piqued my interest, and I'm looking forward to gaining a deeper understanding of their personalities.
In this installment, Devin Lyle and Craig Rockwell find themselves in a haunted castle in Ireland, investigating the wild cries of a banshee — or perhaps uncovering a more logical explanation involving an unhappy heir, murder, and chaos, all woven together with Heather Graham's signature sultry flair.
The mystery is engaging, with Devin and Craig being summoned by the family to investigate a relative's death amidst their honeymoon, leading to some rather awkward moments. As the situation escalates, they find themselves needing to reach out to Jackson Crow for assistance.
My sole reservation lies with the narrator, Roger Clark, whose sonorous voice didn't quite capture the urgency or drama of the events. His delivery lacked the intensity that the story demanded.
In this installment, Devin Lyle and Craig Rockwell find themselves in a haunted castle in Ireland, investigating the wild cries of a banshee — or perhaps uncovering a more logical explanation involving an unhappy heir, murder, and chaos, all woven together with Heather Graham's signature sultry flair.
The mystery is engaging, with Devin and Craig being summoned by the family to investigate a relative's death amidst their honeymoon, leading to some rather awkward moments. As the situation escalates, they find themselves needing to reach out to Jackson Crow for assistance.
My sole reservation lies with the narrator, Roger Clark, whose sonorous voice didn't quite capture the urgency or drama of the events. His delivery lacked the intensity that the story demanded.
September 25, 2019
Pathetic
I’ve read a number of the “Krewe” books and enjoyed several of them. The first one was the Devon and Rocky story so I thought I might like a novella with them as the main characters. Unfortunately for me this was a poorly written story with little plot and nothing interesting going on. **spoilers** I can’t imagine an unattended death that would not require an autopsy or that a decent doctor couldn’t diagnose head trauma as a cause of unconsciousness. Speaking of that unattended death, he died sitting in an upholstered chair; it would take more than a couple of days to clean it up and have it reupholstered.
I won’t go into the many grammatical mistakes, but there were some other strange descriptions, like the Norman church that was gothic, the solar eclipse of the moon, and the churchyard that had been in use since the 5th century and not expanded. There was also a strange description of how the names had been eroded from the graveyard memorials, but I’m not wading back through to find it.
I’ve read a number of the “Krewe” books and enjoyed several of them. The first one was the Devon and Rocky story so I thought I might like a novella with them as the main characters. Unfortunately for me this was a poorly written story with little plot and nothing interesting going on. **spoilers** I can’t imagine an unattended death that would not require an autopsy or that a decent doctor couldn’t diagnose head trauma as a cause of unconsciousness. Speaking of that unattended death, he died sitting in an upholstered chair; it would take more than a couple of days to clean it up and have it reupholstered.
I won’t go into the many grammatical mistakes, but there were some other strange descriptions, like the Norman church that was gothic, the solar eclipse of the moon, and the churchyard that had been in use since the 5th century and not expanded. There was also a strange description of how the names had been eroded from the graveyard memorials, but I’m not wading back through to find it.
May 26, 2017
This is the second novella of the Krewe of Hunters series, set in Ireland. It's pretty similar to the first novella. There's a haunted castle, a historical legend, and the same motive behind the murders. This novella brings back Devin Lyle and Rocky from The Hexed. There was a plethora of family characters in this one, and I found it a little difficult to keep their relationships to each other straight. As with the previous novella, I didn't enjoy this as much as the full-length Krewe books (admittedly, at this point, I am reading the novellas more for the sake of completing the series, if that makes sense). It's not bad, but not really a page-turner either. Only recommended for someone who loves the Krewe series and would be interested in a side story.
July 7, 2019
A banshee!! This story was charming and full of suspense. While I had an inkling to who the true instigator was, the story behind the individual and the actions and the banshee was delightful. Devin and Rocky are a fun couple who now work together and are married. It was nice to see an update on a couple from an earlier book beyond just supporting a new couple or member of Krewe.
One of my favorite things in this series is how descriptive each book is. I have never been to many of the settings of these stories but the visual worlds that HG creates has me excited to envision them as I read and perhaps visit one day!
One of my favorite things in this series is how descriptive each book is. I have never been to many of the settings of these stories but the visual worlds that HG creates has me excited to envision them as I read and perhaps visit one day!
January 9, 2019
I kind of rushed through this to hit my reading goal for the year. It seemed good even with a lot of characters and history involved.
Graham’s been adding a lot of details with her story telling with describing locations and events; feels it’s might be too much now.
And I liked that Graham brought back a recent duo to help me from researching past characters. I also liked that she gave reference to the characters and even a “what happened to them next” summary as well (Devin went through the academy).
3.5 out of 5 Stars
Graham’s been adding a lot of details with her story telling with describing locations and events; feels it’s might be too much now.
And I liked that Graham brought back a recent duo to help me from researching past characters. I also liked that she gave reference to the characters and even a “what happened to them next” summary as well (Devin went through the academy).
3.5 out of 5 Stars
October 4, 2020
Another Winner!!
This time we have Rocky and Devin with the Krewe of Hunters. A relative of Devin's who lives in a castle in Ireland as one of their relatives has died rather mysteriously. Of course a family curse is involved and sure enough, another relative is attacked but survives in a coma. In tracing the suspects, they finally figure out that the curse says it will all be over during a full eclipse on St. Patrick's day! Will they be able to solve the mystery before then? Read on!
This time we have Rocky and Devin with the Krewe of Hunters. A relative of Devin's who lives in a castle in Ireland as one of their relatives has died rather mysteriously. Of course a family curse is involved and sure enough, another relative is attacked but survives in a coma. In tracing the suspects, they finally figure out that the curse says it will all be over during a full eclipse on St. Patrick's day! Will they be able to solve the mystery before then? Read on!
June 27, 2020
I enjoy these a little more than the main books because all the cheesy crap is not in them. This one was just okay. There is a long love scene for those of you who like that. It was a short story mainly to let us know Rocky and her got married and went on a honeymoon. Nothing missed here if this one is skipped.
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September 6, 2020
Ghosts are one thing, a banshee is quite another. Ghosts are earthly life continued after death, they don't necessarily imply the existence of a higher power. A banshee is a non-human intelligence, it definitely implies the existence of a higher power. Discovering that purely supernatural entities tied to specific belief systems exist should be a lot more of a big deal than it was.
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October 30, 2017
A haunted castle in Ireland? Yes please! That is the setting for this spooky short story. Murder, maybe and rich with Irish folklore. As with most short stories, I always wish they were longer. This was definitely a great read!
March 16, 2018
Wonderfully entertaining!
Another great mystery with a spell binding story
line. Love the historical part in the mystery. Great
characters and lots of twists. A great read for a
single setting. Riveting from beginning to end.
Another great mystery with a spell binding story
line. Love the historical part in the mystery. Great
characters and lots of twists. A great read for a
single setting. Riveting from beginning to end.
November 28, 2018
Another fun "fill-in-the-blanks" novella, giving us an extra look at characters we've met before. My ONLY issue with this book is Ms. Graham's insistence on calling a lunar eclipse, a "solar eclipse of the moon." That kinda threw me for a minute.
May 23, 2019
Devin and Rocky go to Ireland to visit cousins and uncles. They are asked by Kelly to figure out how their uncle really died. Then Kelly's da dad is attacked. Who is out to make the Karney family extinct? Is the Banshee really involved and how how? Read and find the answers.
December 9, 2020
Good short story
Love these short stories. The actions starts quickly and the story moves fast. Loved it. It helps that we know the characters but it is not needed to enjoy the story.
Love these short stories. The actions starts quickly and the story moves fast. Loved it. It helps that we know the characters but it is not needed to enjoy the story.
March 10, 2024
The illegitimate children resent the legal ones
St. Patrick's day in Ireland with Banshee and Krewe to solve the crimes. A storyteller predicts the end of the family that owns the castle.
St. Patrick's day in Ireland with Banshee and Krewe to solve the crimes. A storyteller predicts the end of the family that owns the castle.
August 2, 2017
It was a short quick read with some interesting moments. It was too brief a story.
August 22, 2017
I would have loved this book to go on longer... I really liked these characters from the beginning. And Will and Kat have been in other stories that I really enjoyed from HG's books?
November 15, 2017
Nice short story with Rocky and Devin in Ireland .
March 3, 2018
Loved the mystery, scary. Just don't read at night when you are alone in the house.
June 30, 2018
Thank you!
July 31, 2018
Love
I love a good mystery ghost story with a little romance. When Heather Graham books end I am satisfied but still can't get enough
I love a good mystery ghost story with a little romance. When Heather Graham books end I am satisfied but still can't get enough
October 2, 2018
Good but not as good as some of the others.
August 15, 2019
Love the Krewe and this novella was interesting for its Irish history and Ireland location. Enjoyed it.
December 9, 2019
Fun as always and a nice dose of both Irish lore and History. Love this series.
January 9, 2020
Grreat
Great tale of suspense and intrigue. I loved every line. I couldn't put it down. Lots of historical reference within.
Great tale of suspense and intrigue. I loved every line. I couldn't put it down. Lots of historical reference within.
January 17, 2020
It’s great to see them again. And some of the crew. Hope they do get married eventually. Hahaha
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