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Harper Connelly #4.5
Dig Here
An original short story from iconic thriller collection Match Up, edited by Lee Child, featuring a never-before-seen pairing between international bestsellers Charlaine Harris and Andrew Gross.
What happens when a gritty Connecticut detective teams up with a young woman who can locate dead bodies by visualising their final memories? Find out in this unique short story set in Egypt, featuring Gross's Ty Hauck and Harris's Harper Connelly - a thrilling tale with a supernatural twist.
For more exciting short story pairings, don't miss all eleven short stories in Match Up!
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 23, 2019
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About the author
Charlaine Harris
203 books37k followersCharlaine Harris has been a published writer for over forty years. Her first two books were standalones, followed by a long sabbatical when she was having children. Then she began the Aurora Teagarden book, mysteries featuring a short librarian (eventually adapted for Hallmark movies). The darker Lily Bard books came next, about a house cleaner with a dark past and considerable fighting skills.
Tired of abiding by the mystery rules, Harris wrote a novel about a telepathic barmaid that took at least two years to sell. When the book was published, it turned into a best seller, and DEAD UNTIL DARK and the subsequent Sookie books were adapted in Alan Ball's "True Blood" series. At the same time, Harris began the Harper Connelly books. Harper can find the bones of the dead and see their last minute.
When those two series wound to a close, the next three books were about a mysterious town in Texas, called Midnight.
A change in publisher and editor led to Harris's novels about a female gunslinger in an alternate America, Lizbeth Rose. The Gunnie Rose books concluded with the sixth novel.
She's thinking about what to write next.
Tired of abiding by the mystery rules, Harris wrote a novel about a telepathic barmaid that took at least two years to sell. When the book was published, it turned into a best seller, and DEAD UNTIL DARK and the subsequent Sookie books were adapted in Alan Ball's "True Blood" series. At the same time, Harris began the Harper Connelly books. Harper can find the bones of the dead and see their last minute.
When those two series wound to a close, the next three books were about a mysterious town in Texas, called Midnight.
A change in publisher and editor led to Harris's novels about a female gunslinger in an alternate America, Lizbeth Rose. The Gunnie Rose books concluded with the sixth novel.
She's thinking about what to write next.
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October 3, 2021
This is the first short story I read by Andrew Gross.
Not sure, but it may his only short story.
Not sure, but it may his only short story.
September 22, 2020
Dig Here is a short story in the anthology, Match Up, by Charlaine Harris and Andrew Gross that features Harper Connelly and Ty Hauck. Hauck travels to Alexandria, Egypt, at the request of a client of Talon, whose daughter has gone missing. Stephanie Winters had a Masters in Archaeology and had been working as an intern at the Alexandra National Museum, on the field of satellite cartography, but was now missing two months. Her father has engaged a consultant who is about to arrive, and Hauck is there to see that things go smoothly.
When the two young Americans from Tennessee step off the flight from Frankfurt, he’s surprised: the young woman, Harper Connelly, is meant to be able to talk to the dead (yeah right!). But as soon as they on their way to the first of three sites, Harper makes some eerie observations. And more as they pass a supposedly empty dig site. From the young woman’s apartment, Harper finds something overlooked by the Alexandria Police. Hauck begins to be convinced that this pair are not charlatans.
The story is told from Hauck’s perspective, so there’s less of Harper and Tolliver than fans would like, but, all in all, still an extra little dose of our favourite cadaver locator beyond the four books of the series. And that final set of bones? Definitely a little tongue-in-cheek.
When the two young Americans from Tennessee step off the flight from Frankfurt, he’s surprised: the young woman, Harper Connelly, is meant to be able to talk to the dead (yeah right!). But as soon as they on their way to the first of three sites, Harper makes some eerie observations. And more as they pass a supposedly empty dig site. From the young woman’s apartment, Harper finds something overlooked by the Alexandria Police. Hauck begins to be convinced that this pair are not charlatans.
The story is told from Hauck’s perspective, so there’s less of Harper and Tolliver than fans would like, but, all in all, still an extra little dose of our favourite cadaver locator beyond the four books of the series. And that final set of bones? Definitely a little tongue-in-cheek.
July 15, 2023
Sinceramente, parece mentira que me acabo de zampar uno de Sanderson de mil y muchas páginas que me supieron a poco y este relato que no llega a 50 páginas se me hizo eterno. Relato que mezcla 2 protagonistas de 2 sagas muy distintas y se nota mucho que es Harper Connelly la que se va al universo del otro, que es quien lo narra en primera persona (el otro) así que Harper es una comparsa en un universo y con un caso que no me llama nada. También está escrito a 2 manos por la autora de Harper y el autor del otro personaje. Dado el universo, el punto de vista y el estilo de la narración, más bien parece escrito a mano y media, sobre todo por el otro autor, que ya veo yo que no me va nada. Mientras el otro escribía, Charlaine debía estar en la cocina haciéndose un bocadillo, porque aquí está de lo más ausente. Un aburrimiento, vamos.
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February 1, 2021
Psychic Memories?
Inspector Ty Haucks is in Alexandria, Egypt, hoping to find a missing American student. He is joined by Harper Connelly, a psychic, hired by the family.
Harper can find the bones of the dead, and they talk to her. They tell her how they died. When Hauck first meets her, he cannot stomach how young and conceited she is.
But they have to work together. The family want their daughter found. Can Harper do the job? We have to wait and see.
Two head-strong characters, working together. Both have their own way of doing things. Will they succeed? The reader thinks so.
Five happy stars ✨
Inspector Ty Haucks is in Alexandria, Egypt, hoping to find a missing American student. He is joined by Harper Connelly, a psychic, hired by the family.
Harper can find the bones of the dead, and they talk to her. They tell her how they died. When Hauck first meets her, he cannot stomach how young and conceited she is.
But they have to work together. The family want their daughter found. Can Harper do the job? We have to wait and see.
Two head-strong characters, working together. Both have their own way of doing things. Will they succeed? The reader thinks so.
Five happy stars ✨
September 3, 2018
I was so surprised by the enjoyment I had reading this one, I rated it 5 stars. I really freaking liked it. I've read the Sookie Stackhouse series, but I haven't read any of Charlaine Harris' mysteries before because I am not interested in the genre. That might have to change though after this short story. Heck, I read urban fantasy. I'm thinking I might have to read my favorite authors other genres!
February 1, 2020
Good, but not much there
Not bad, but slight. I understand this is a short story or novelette, but still, it's essentially "There is a girl missing." "Hmmm. Wonder if she's dead?" Harper: Yup. Dig here. Oh, and here's how she died.
Hauck: Hey, betcha here's who killed him and here's why and I know who helped cause it's obvious, isn't it? Shall we celebrate by eating spaghetti in Egypt?
No conflict, no one stopping them from bringing the miscreant to justice--the accomplice apparently got a pass-- not any real hunting down of clues. There is just nothing much there.
It's too bad because I love Charlaine Harris's books and Harper Connelly is a favorite of mine; I wish she had more books about her. But not this 9ne.
Not bad, but slight. I understand this is a short story or novelette, but still, it's essentially "There is a girl missing." "Hmmm. Wonder if she's dead?" Harper: Yup. Dig here. Oh, and here's how she died.
Hauck: Hey, betcha here's who killed him and here's why and I know who helped cause it's obvious, isn't it? Shall we celebrate by eating spaghetti in Egypt?
No conflict, no one stopping them from bringing the miscreant to justice--the accomplice apparently got a pass-- not any real hunting down of clues. There is just nothing much there.
It's too bad because I love Charlaine Harris's books and Harper Connelly is a favorite of mine; I wish she had more books about her. But not this 9ne.
July 27, 2024
I read this in the excellent anthology Match Up edited by Lee Child. Initially I borrowed it to read the Jack Reacher & Temperance Brennan mashup but discovered this story was in it. I thought I had read all of the Harper Connelly series but at the time I wasn’t aware of the way many authors have novellas that wind up in anthologies like Match Up. I will be leaving a review on it as well.
In this story we find Harper and her companion very far from home. She’s been asked to look for what happened to her client’s daughter in Egypt. She is teamed up with Andrew Gross’s character Ty Hauck (new to me) and finds more than she ever imagined in the ancient city.
In this story we find Harper and her companion very far from home. She’s been asked to look for what happened to her client’s daughter in Egypt. She is teamed up with Andrew Gross’s character Ty Hauck (new to me) and finds more than she ever imagined in the ancient city.
August 19, 2023
What happens when a gritty Connecticut detective teams up with a young woman who can locate dead bodies by visualising their final memories? Find out in this unique short story set in Egypt, featuring Gross's Ty Hauck and Harris's Harper Connelly - a thrilling tale with a supernatural twist.
I loved this short story, makes me wish that I hadn't read all the books in the Harper Connelly series so that I could have the joy of reading them all over again. In fact I might just reread them all...
I loved this short story, makes me wish that I hadn't read all the books in the Harper Connelly series so that I could have the joy of reading them all over again. In fact I might just reread them all...
February 19, 2024
Dig here…
I love Harper from Ms. Harris’ Grave series. When I saw this short story from her and Andrew Gross, I grabbed it. It’s great, but it’s too short! I wanted more…
Anyway, Harper does her thing and Gross’ character, Hauck, sort of helps out. This really needed some more fleshing out because he didn’t really do much of anything. Tolliver gets sick and doesn’t do anything at all but stay at the hotel.
The basic plot was fine and things got resolved. About all you can hope for. Except I love the very end…it’s good.
Recommended.
I love Harper from Ms. Harris’ Grave series. When I saw this short story from her and Andrew Gross, I grabbed it. It’s great, but it’s too short! I wanted more…
Anyway, Harper does her thing and Gross’ character, Hauck, sort of helps out. This really needed some more fleshing out because he didn’t really do much of anything. Tolliver gets sick and doesn’t do anything at all but stay at the hotel.
The basic plot was fine and things got resolved. About all you can hope for. Except I love the very end…it’s good.
Recommended.
October 28, 2018
I read Charlaine Harris’s ‘Dig Here’ story about Harper Connelly in the anthology : Match Up'. I loved her Sookie Stackhouse books and wanted to use this story as a test to see if I’d like the Harper stories. They didn't quite win me over.
Ty Hauck and Harper Connelly each from their respective series get together in Alexandria, Egypt to discover what happen to a young archeology student.
Fave Parts: 1) Dig Here: Pompey’s Pillar.
Ty Hauck and Harper Connelly each from their respective series get together in Alexandria, Egypt to discover what happen to a young archeology student.
Fave Parts: 1) Dig Here: Pompey’s Pillar.
November 17, 2021
This is my favorite story in the anthology, mainly because of the paranormal element and the historical theme running through the story. It's an effective crossover, although I found the Gross character POV rather annoying. He's the type of guy I don't want to spend more time with, so I had no urge to find the series with him in it.
September 25, 2023
Good read.
Well written story with characters from two worlds blending smoothly. A missing student in Alexandria. I’m a longtime fan of the Harper Connelly series by Ms Harris. I liked Ty Hauck very much. Harper and Mr Hauck work together to solve the mystery of the missing student and a more ancient disappearance.
Well written story with characters from two worlds blending smoothly. A missing student in Alexandria. I’m a longtime fan of the Harper Connelly series by Ms Harris. I liked Ty Hauck very much. Harper and Mr Hauck work together to solve the mystery of the missing student and a more ancient disappearance.
July 1, 2024
Really enjoyable read
This short was very well written. I could actually visualize mentally the sights and scenery. The story line moved right along. I appreciated that there was a firm solution to the mystery of the missing girl. All in all it was an interesting and enjoyable read.
This short was very well written. I could actually visualize mentally the sights and scenery. The story line moved right along. I appreciated that there was a firm solution to the mystery of the missing girl. All in all it was an interesting and enjoyable read.
September 2, 2018
Fantastic short story
What a great short story. Should have been a full length book. Harper Connelly in Egypt surrounded by ancient burials looking for one missing girl. Just brilliant.
What a great short story. Should have been a full length book. Harper Connelly in Egypt surrounded by ancient burials looking for one missing girl. Just brilliant.
September 30, 2019
It is only a short story. It’s weird that my library goes this sometimes. I feel like it shouldn’t count towards the reading challenge... but maybe the books I only read half of kind of make up for it?
August 7, 2021
This great story published in the mystery thriller Anthony "MatchUp" introduced me to the character of Harper Connelly. I immediately added this series to my large to read list. Although published many years after the series, the story does not have an spoilers, feel free to enjoy the novels.
September 9, 2022
I love this series. How is it possible in such a short time to grasp the reader? I've read six of the series and definitively I'm going to read the remaining ones. When bones talk to you, there is a good story behind.
March 3, 2023
The Harper Donnelly series is my favorite by Charlaine Harris and that's saying alot. Ms Harris has written some of the best books I've read in my many years. If you've not read this series, you are in for a treat!
March 25, 2023
Harper!
Always a pleasure to return to Harper and tolliver. This is a short story not even in the USA but a fascinating story, still converting American policemen to paranormal. And the ending with Alexander was perfect!
Always a pleasure to return to Harper and tolliver. This is a short story not even in the USA but a fascinating story, still converting American policemen to paranormal. And the ending with Alexander was perfect!
January 2, 2024
great story
I am really enjoying these short stories by 2 authors. I haven’t read either of the authors books before, now I’m going to have to put them both in my reading list. The match up collection is worth the time
I am really enjoying these short stories by 2 authors. I haven’t read either of the authors books before, now I’m going to have to put them both in my reading list. The match up collection is worth the time
September 15, 2018
Short, sharp, & a decent read.
September 24, 2018
Fun, unusual mystery story.
August 12, 2019
I've only read the Harris end of this match up but it was quite fun - although over very quickly. Makes me want more Harper Connelly novels!
April 7, 2020
Great little short story! Good to read about my favourite Charlaine Harris character Harper Connelly again!
August 10, 2021
Another great entry in the MatchUp Collection. The two main characters didn't fit together as well as some of the other "matchups", but the combined story was fascinating.
November 3, 2021
Cute novella
November 15, 2021
Short Story Heaven
I very seldom read short stories, but I chanced upon
Dig Here, and it peaked my interest, so I indulged, and
was pleasantly surprised! I enjoyed it immensley.
I very seldom read short stories, but I chanced upon
Dig Here, and it peaked my interest, so I indulged, and
was pleasantly surprised! I enjoyed it immensley.
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November 17, 2021This is probably my favorite story in this collection, because it has the paranormal element and the historical aspect that deepens the plot.
March 8, 2022
I read the Harper Connelly books a long time ago so barely remember the characters and this very short story didn't do much to remind me. Ok story but VERY short and not much for the series.
November 22, 2022
Super short Harper Connelly story. Forgot how much I like this series. Interesting plot, co-written so half was about Ty Hauck. I need to re-read this series. Good stuff.
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