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The Holler: A Novel of the Tribe
It’s been nearly 200 years since the ice storm that almost destroyed McAllen. Sheriff Jessica Attwood was born there, in a little valley in the Ohio Appalachians known as Wright’s Holler. If she isn’t careful, she’ll die there.
McAllen has a morgue full of bodies, a file of missing persons dating back decades and a sheriff that is determined to find out what is happening to her town. Her investigation leads her to the half-breed mountain man, Misignwa, and her reality is thrown into a chaos that only makes sense when she’s in his arms.
The Misignwa has stayed out of it. His job is to protect the forests of his ancestors, enduring the scorn of a population almost completely unchanged by progress. The problems of the white men aren’t his concern. Not until they come into his woods and duty brings him face to face with the local sheriff, a woman he’s watched from the shadows for years, drawn to in a way he can’t explain.
Jessica’s investigation pulls her deeper into Wright’s Holler, to a world of lost magic and small town legends–legends that tell of spirits roaming the woods, of lost witches and a battle between good and evil that has raged for centuries. As her fascination with Misignwa grows, something is calling her into the forest, into his arms and onto the front lines.
Wild animal, crazed woodsman… Jessica’s guesses about the killer’s identity are as thick as the trees but as the line between the worlds starts to blur, the superstitious townsfolk voice another theory from a time when magic wasn’t just for fairy tales. Something’s stalking the witches of the holler. And it wants Jessica.
McAllen has a morgue full of bodies, a file of missing persons dating back decades and a sheriff that is determined to find out what is happening to her town. Her investigation leads her to the half-breed mountain man, Misignwa, and her reality is thrown into a chaos that only makes sense when she’s in his arms.
The Misignwa has stayed out of it. His job is to protect the forests of his ancestors, enduring the scorn of a population almost completely unchanged by progress. The problems of the white men aren’t his concern. Not until they come into his woods and duty brings him face to face with the local sheriff, a woman he’s watched from the shadows for years, drawn to in a way he can’t explain.
Jessica’s investigation pulls her deeper into Wright’s Holler, to a world of lost magic and small town legends–legends that tell of spirits roaming the woods, of lost witches and a battle between good and evil that has raged for centuries. As her fascination with Misignwa grows, something is calling her into the forest, into his arms and onto the front lines.
Wild animal, crazed woodsman… Jessica’s guesses about the killer’s identity are as thick as the trees but as the line between the worlds starts to blur, the superstitious townsfolk voice another theory from a time when magic wasn’t just for fairy tales. Something’s stalking the witches of the holler. And it wants Jessica.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 12, 2016
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Harper L. Jameson
9 books2,513 followersHarper L. Jameson has always had an active imagination, first finding her love of books through the works of renowned horror authors at a young age. Then with her mother's influence, she found the romantic works of Beatrice Small and Johanna Lindsey and whole new worlds were opened to her. With the encouragement of family and friends, she began to create worlds of her own. Worlds of love and magic, of men and monsters and sometimes, they all intertwine in dark and delightful ways. Come inside, she has stories to tell.
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October 21, 2016
It’s been nearly 200 years since the ice storm that almost destroyed McAllen. Sheriff Jessica Attwood was born there, in a little valley in the Ohio Appalachians known as Wright’s Holler. If she isn’t careful, she’ll die there.
McAllen has a morgue full of bodies, a file of missing persons dating back decades and a sheriff that is determined to find out what is happening to her town. Her investigation leads her to the half-breed mountain man, Misignwa, and her reality is thrown into a chaos that only makes sense when she’s in his arms.
The Misignwa has stayed out of it. His job is to protect the forests of his ancestors, enduring the scorn of a population almost completely unchanged by progress. The problems of the white men aren’t his concern. Not until they come into his woods and duty brings him face to face with the local sheriff, a woman he’s watched from the shadows for years, drawn to in a way he can’t explain.
Jessica’s investigation pulls her deeper into Wright’s Holler, to a world of lost magic and small town legends–legends that tell of spirits roaming the woods, of lost witches and a battle between good and evil that has raged for centuries. As her fascination with Misignwa grows, something is calling her into the forest, into his arms and onto the front lines.
Wild animal, crazed woodsman… Jessica’s guesses about the killer’s identity are as thick as the trees but as the line between the worlds starts to blur, the superstitious townsfolk voice another theory from a time when magic wasn’t just for fairy tales. Something’s stalking the witches of the holler. And it wants Jessica.
4.5 stars ****
I feel like a broken record when I say this, however, I'm gonna say it again and that is that I'm always surprised when sequels live up to their predecessors, obviously in this case I mean The Spirit: A novel of the Tribe.
There are a lot of things wrapped up in this and a lot of ah moments that are tidied up from the first book. It's funny because I had thought it would continue on from where it left off in the first, again however, I was surprised that it didn't and we're now in an era of 200 years later.
The book has the same feel as the first even though times have changed in Wrights Holler. The writing still feels traditional whilst being modern and I love that. I love the whole spiritual element in this whole series. It's something I haven't given much thought to before as a reader, it certainly hasn't been a book I thought I'd enjoy in the past but I have to say that I can't get enough.
I love the characters and their way of speaking, especially the 'original' residents of Wrights Holler. I loved both Misignwa and Matchetechew. They both had the alpha thing down pat. Jess was a great lead female and very independent. The secondary characters were written really well that the 'villains' I absolutely hated and the 'heroes' I absolutely adored.
I really have to commend authors that can make me feel and take me into their stories. This series has really done that for me. I enjoyed them so much and they are the type of stories that will stay with me.
I would definitely read more. Brilliant.
Happy Reading :-)
McAllen has a morgue full of bodies, a file of missing persons dating back decades and a sheriff that is determined to find out what is happening to her town. Her investigation leads her to the half-breed mountain man, Misignwa, and her reality is thrown into a chaos that only makes sense when she’s in his arms.
The Misignwa has stayed out of it. His job is to protect the forests of his ancestors, enduring the scorn of a population almost completely unchanged by progress. The problems of the white men aren’t his concern. Not until they come into his woods and duty brings him face to face with the local sheriff, a woman he’s watched from the shadows for years, drawn to in a way he can’t explain.
Jessica’s investigation pulls her deeper into Wright’s Holler, to a world of lost magic and small town legends–legends that tell of spirits roaming the woods, of lost witches and a battle between good and evil that has raged for centuries. As her fascination with Misignwa grows, something is calling her into the forest, into his arms and onto the front lines.
Wild animal, crazed woodsman… Jessica’s guesses about the killer’s identity are as thick as the trees but as the line between the worlds starts to blur, the superstitious townsfolk voice another theory from a time when magic wasn’t just for fairy tales. Something’s stalking the witches of the holler. And it wants Jessica.
4.5 stars ****
I feel like a broken record when I say this, however, I'm gonna say it again and that is that I'm always surprised when sequels live up to their predecessors, obviously in this case I mean The Spirit: A novel of the Tribe.
There are a lot of things wrapped up in this and a lot of ah moments that are tidied up from the first book. It's funny because I had thought it would continue on from where it left off in the first, again however, I was surprised that it didn't and we're now in an era of 200 years later.
The book has the same feel as the first even though times have changed in Wrights Holler. The writing still feels traditional whilst being modern and I love that. I love the whole spiritual element in this whole series. It's something I haven't given much thought to before as a reader, it certainly hasn't been a book I thought I'd enjoy in the past but I have to say that I can't get enough.
I love the characters and their way of speaking, especially the 'original' residents of Wrights Holler. I loved both Misignwa and Matchetechew. They both had the alpha thing down pat. Jess was a great lead female and very independent. The secondary characters were written really well that the 'villains' I absolutely hated and the 'heroes' I absolutely adored.
I really have to commend authors that can make me feel and take me into their stories. This series has really done that for me. I enjoyed them so much and they are the type of stories that will stay with me.
I would definitely read more. Brilliant.
Happy Reading :-)
October 14, 2016
They say that mountains talk; I believe they do.
I have read all the books leading up to this and this one blew me away. It transported you back in time and forward to present day revealing the true legend eventually exposing the future and bringing the entire story together. So many questions answered.
I loved how the author had me glued to the book so intrigued by how everything intertwined. I still remember my excitement when I read the part of the book that lead me to my 'aha' moment.
Her use of wit and humor between Tank and Jess were perfect. I enjoyed there banter.
Quite frankly I enjoyed Tank. Smiles. Moroc, Sig, Annie, Wes and all the others .... It all came to light. Their roles and all the twist and turns throughout this series so far.
This story played out as a legendary tale mystery with modern day twist. The characters and legend was fascinating to say the least, and the setting of the mountain area in the Appalachians made for the perfect backdrop for the story and its lore and historical reference to the generations who'd claimed those mountains for centuries before us.
It truly takes a brilliant mind and gifted writer with passion to publish a series like these.
I loved them, and I'm looking forward to more from this author. Great work.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I have read all the books leading up to this and this one blew me away. It transported you back in time and forward to present day revealing the true legend eventually exposing the future and bringing the entire story together. So many questions answered.
I loved how the author had me glued to the book so intrigued by how everything intertwined. I still remember my excitement when I read the part of the book that lead me to my 'aha' moment.
Her use of wit and humor between Tank and Jess were perfect. I enjoyed there banter.
Quite frankly I enjoyed Tank. Smiles. Moroc, Sig, Annie, Wes and all the others .... It all came to light. Their roles and all the twist and turns throughout this series so far.
This story played out as a legendary tale mystery with modern day twist. The characters and legend was fascinating to say the least, and the setting of the mountain area in the Appalachians made for the perfect backdrop for the story and its lore and historical reference to the generations who'd claimed those mountains for centuries before us.
It truly takes a brilliant mind and gifted writer with passion to publish a series like these.
I loved them, and I'm looking forward to more from this author. Great work.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
October 21, 2016
This book was nothing like I'd ever read. Unfortunately I haven't read the first book, but it didn't hinder the second book at all. I loved the tribe culture and how it mixed in with the people of the town. There was so much doing on, it was so exciting. Harper did a great job of creating a truly unique and enjoyable series. This really is unlike anything else you might find out there. It was very old school and spiritual in the idea of the treble, but she brought on a great paranormal and a slight romance to it that was a great combination. I can't wait to read more about the series!
November 14, 2016
I am entranced by this story. It is different with magic, mysticism and shape shifting. Add to that some very entertaining sex scenes it is an all around winner.
April 16, 2020
What an amazing read. So pleased about how everything unfolds.
October 18, 2016
First off I want to mention that I've read all of the books in this series so far. And when this released I bought a signed copy straight from the author.
The world is a comfortable setting. The way that Mrs. Jameson writes is amazing, there is so much vivid detail that you feel like you are in that world.
While there is mature themes in this I feel like the sex scenes and the violence is very needed, it wasn't something that the writer just threw in, it actually moved the story forward. There were not any unneeded scenes in this book, and the way that it was written is flawless. (As flawless as a human can write)
Jessica and Sig have an amazing relationship, and I was interested from the beginning of the book. The only problems that I saw were how often in the beginning/middle of the book that we switched point of views. It was in third person so the author was easily able to make those changes and show what was going on around everyone, but sometimes the flips weren't necessarily hinted at until suddenly there was a new person thinking.
I loved the story though, and that didn't take away from the story at all. :)
I cannot wait until the next book in the series! I'm sure I will probably spend a lot of money to get all of the books in paperback for this series!
The world is a comfortable setting. The way that Mrs. Jameson writes is amazing, there is so much vivid detail that you feel like you are in that world.
While there is mature themes in this I feel like the sex scenes and the violence is very needed, it wasn't something that the writer just threw in, it actually moved the story forward. There were not any unneeded scenes in this book, and the way that it was written is flawless. (As flawless as a human can write)
Jessica and Sig have an amazing relationship, and I was interested from the beginning of the book. The only problems that I saw were how often in the beginning/middle of the book that we switched point of views. It was in third person so the author was easily able to make those changes and show what was going on around everyone, but sometimes the flips weren't necessarily hinted at until suddenly there was a new person thinking.
I loved the story though, and that didn't take away from the story at all. :)
I cannot wait until the next book in the series! I'm sure I will probably spend a lot of money to get all of the books in paperback for this series!
September 24, 2018
'I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.'
To be honest... it started off a little slow to me and it took a little bit for me to get into the book. It didn't start getting more interesting to me until a few chapters in. This is probably because I have not read the first book. There were area's where I was a little lost, but not so much that I couldn't figure things out and understand it all. So, it can be read as a stand alone, however, I would highly recommend that you read the first book in the series first.
There was great character development. Even without reading the first book some of the characters from the first book are in here and you get a bit of a look into their past. Which makes it easy to follow along if you are reading this one without reading book one.
I definitely enjoyed the book and am certainly interested in reading the other books in the series. I do recommend reading, although, I do, again, suggest reading the books in order.
'Read and Reviewed by LSK Sweetheart Reviews'
To be honest... it started off a little slow to me and it took a little bit for me to get into the book. It didn't start getting more interesting to me until a few chapters in. This is probably because I have not read the first book. There were area's where I was a little lost, but not so much that I couldn't figure things out and understand it all. So, it can be read as a stand alone, however, I would highly recommend that you read the first book in the series first.
There was great character development. Even without reading the first book some of the characters from the first book are in here and you get a bit of a look into their past. Which makes it easy to follow along if you are reading this one without reading book one.
I definitely enjoyed the book and am certainly interested in reading the other books in the series. I do recommend reading, although, I do, again, suggest reading the books in order.
'Read and Reviewed by LSK Sweetheart Reviews'
April 13, 2021
3.5 STARS
An enjoyable read that left me looking forward to reading more books in this series!
An enjoyable read that left me looking forward to reading more books in this series!
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