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Krewe of Hunters #29
The Stalking
Dark legends come to life
With the execution of a serial killer known as the Artiste, Cheyenne Donegal thinks a grim part of her past is finally put to rest. Her cousin had been the twisted killer’s final victim, and then-teenage Cheyenne was integral in bringing him to justice. That tragedy drove her to become an FBI agent. And now she’s back in Louisiana because someone is murdering young women in the same manner as the Artiste.
Krewe of Hunters agent Andre Broussard has deep ties in New Orleans and Cajun country beyond. He knows that more than one monster has stalked the bayou. Has a deadly threat been resurrected, or does someone have a dark inspiration?
With the life of a missing woman on the line, Cheyenne and Andre have to set aside their doubts about each other and work to discover the truth. The case is too close and too personal—but they can’t let it go, especially now that a ruthless killer has turned the tables and is hunting them.
With the execution of a serial killer known as the Artiste, Cheyenne Donegal thinks a grim part of her past is finally put to rest. Her cousin had been the twisted killer’s final victim, and then-teenage Cheyenne was integral in bringing him to justice. That tragedy drove her to become an FBI agent. And now she’s back in Louisiana because someone is murdering young women in the same manner as the Artiste.
Krewe of Hunters agent Andre Broussard has deep ties in New Orleans and Cajun country beyond. He knows that more than one monster has stalked the bayou. Has a deadly threat been resurrected, or does someone have a dark inspiration?
With the life of a missing woman on the line, Cheyenne and Andre have to set aside their doubts about each other and work to discover the truth. The case is too close and too personal—but they can’t let it go, especially now that a ruthless killer has turned the tables and is hunting them.
297 pages, Hardcover
First published September 17, 2019
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About the author
Heather Graham
583 books6,878 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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November 6, 2019
I have to say this was a really fun dark mystery to read I flew through it I enjoyed everything about this book the characters the plot and the twists just wow
September 22, 2019
I never tire of this series. I love the Krewe!
October 24, 2019
I listened to The Stalking and Roger Wayne delivered an enjoyable listen as we dealt with a Rougarou (Louisiana’s version of a werewolf). I love that Graham often has me researching history, legends and lores with each of her books. She brings history to her books and the tidbits keep things fresh.
FBI Agent Cheyenne Donegal identified the killer known as the Artiste at her cousin’s funeral when she was a teen. She never told a soul that her dead cousin told her.
A series of deaths that appear to be copycats of the Artiste, have Krewe of Hunters FBI Agent Andre Broussard aiding Cheyenne. He has deep ties to NOLA and he is here investigating the Rougarou.
The suspect list, witness, interviews, history, and ghostly aid kept me listening. The romance was slow-burning and served on the side, but their connection felt genuine. Most of the romance is off page with some heat at the end. The mystery takes center stage and it was well done.
I loved wandering the shops of New Orleans, the talk of gumbo and exploring Jackson Square. The couple has ties to the area making the situation unique and the way this unfolded delivered a twist especially with the line-up!
While the Krewe of Hunters stories are formulaic Graham brings history, unique murders, and fresh settings that make these both entertaining and comfort reads/listens. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
FBI Agent Cheyenne Donegal identified the killer known as the Artiste at her cousin’s funeral when she was a teen. She never told a soul that her dead cousin told her.
A series of deaths that appear to be copycats of the Artiste, have Krewe of Hunters FBI Agent Andre Broussard aiding Cheyenne. He has deep ties to NOLA and he is here investigating the Rougarou.
The suspect list, witness, interviews, history, and ghostly aid kept me listening. The romance was slow-burning and served on the side, but their connection felt genuine. Most of the romance is off page with some heat at the end. The mystery takes center stage and it was well done.
I loved wandering the shops of New Orleans, the talk of gumbo and exploring Jackson Square. The couple has ties to the area making the situation unique and the way this unfolded delivered a twist especially with the line-up!
While the Krewe of Hunters stories are formulaic Graham brings history, unique murders, and fresh settings that make these both entertaining and comfort reads/listens. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
November 2, 2025
The Stalking is a suspense-thriller/paranormal-romance/detective-mystery in Graham's Krewe of Hunters series, in which FBI agents with the psychic ability to see and communicate with ghosts protect (and usually hook-up with) attractive young single women (who can also usually see ghosts) from serial killers. The ghosts are usually not a whole lot of help. The hooking up part seems a bit awkward in this one since the two main characters, Cheyenne and Andre, seem to need to be angry with one another before they can make it work. I did not like them as well as most of the other couples from other books I've read in the series. This one is set in New Orleans, as are several of the previous books, so I'd advise attractive women to stay away from there since they must have more serial killers than Saints. As always, Graham describes the settings very well and sprinkles a lot of interesting historical detail into the story. I figured out the whodunnit part of the mystery rather early for once, though there was a twist at the end. It's not one of the best of the series, but it's still a pretty good mystery.
September 27, 2019
I think Heather Graham must write her books with her toes while she knits and watches t.v. The main characters are cookie cutter - I ask anybody to show me any true differences between her heroines except maybe hair color. All the culprits are totally cray cray but can hide the fact until the very end...really, not one clue of instability? This book, I had to laugh at the reveal when the criminal starts yelling "I am the rougarou!". And someone running around dressed like a mummy...totally ridiculous. At least in this book the heroine is an FBI agent...most of them run either a little tavern or a bed and breakfast. I've given Heather Graham a few chances, hooked in by her books locations, descriptions, and the cool covers...but when you've read one of her books, you've read them all.
October 20, 2019
Bought this in the airport and made it halfway through. Didn't realize it was part of a larger series. Unbelievable - it's terrible, in every way I can think of.
May 3, 2020
KREWE OF HUNTERS #29
THE STALKING is edgy Romantic Suspense, set in New Orleans and Southern Louisiana. I especially enjoyed the Paranormal elements: since this is in the Krewe of Hunters Series, there are several characters who see and communicate with ghosts, including protagonists Special Agents Cheyenne Donegal and Andre Rousseau, both South Louisiana natives.
Author Heather Graham provides a goodly view of history and culture and brings the New Orleans scene to vivid life while unrolling a sharp-edged plotline with unexpected Denouements. There's also romantic tension for readers who want Romance in their Suspense. I plan to delve into the other novels in this extensive series.
THE STALKING is edgy Romantic Suspense, set in New Orleans and Southern Louisiana. I especially enjoyed the Paranormal elements: since this is in the Krewe of Hunters Series, there are several characters who see and communicate with ghosts, including protagonists Special Agents Cheyenne Donegal and Andre Rousseau, both South Louisiana natives.
Author Heather Graham provides a goodly view of history and culture and brings the New Orleans scene to vivid life while unrolling a sharp-edged plotline with unexpected Denouements. There's also romantic tension for readers who want Romance in their Suspense. I plan to delve into the other novels in this extensive series.
October 4, 2019
Awesome book! She is one of my favorite authors!!!!
October 26, 2019
Review to come.
April 9, 2021
2-2.5 stars - Paranormal/Romantic Suspense
November 11, 2019
Stars: 3 / 5
Recommendation: Yes, pick it up for a mystery involving paranormal elements, historical flair and the romantic side of the plot.
The Stalking is the twenty ninth book in the long-running series, Krewe of Hunters, by Heather Graham and published in September of 2019. The primary plot is centered around Andre Rousseau - a not so recent member of the Krewe of Hunters - and Cheyenne Donegal - an FBI Special Agent.
The plot is set in New Orleans and forms the third book in her next trilogy in the series. Although the primary characters are not introduced in the previous two books. It almost gave a feeling of an after thought with the plot.
Her First trilogy began with the ninth book The Night is Watching; the tenth book The Night is Alive; the 11th book The Night is Forever. Second trilogy is made of the 12th book The Cursed, 13th book the Hexed and 14th book The Betrayed. Third Trilogy has the 15th book The Silenced, 16th book The Forgotten and the 17th book The Hidden. Fourth Trilogy has the plots set on Celtic American Cruise-Line ships - 18th book Haunted Destiny on Destiny, 19th book Deadly Fate on Fate and 20th book Darkest Journey on Journey. Fifth Trilogy has the 21st book Dying Breath, 22nd book Dark Rites and 23rd book Wicked Deeds. Sixth trilogy has the 24th book Fade to Black, 25th book Pale as Death and 26th book Echoes of Evil. Seventh trilogy begins with the 26th book The Summoning, continues onto the 27th book The Seekers.
Krewe are a secret FBI unit with each member of the unit honing a particular psychic talent of their own, making them the paranormal investigating team. Headed by paranormal investigator Adam Harrison, this elite unit is called on to solve cases linked to historical and paranormal mystery involving legendary crime and serial killings, war events and hauntings. The Krewe are divided into four distinct groups. The first group, Krewe of Hunters, is led by Jackson Crow, the Supervising Field Director of all Krewe divisions; the second group, Texas Krewe, is led by Texas Ranger Logan Raintree; the third group, Yankee Krewe, is overseen by Jackson Crow. In he 17th book The Hidden, possibility of a fourth Krewe team in Miami, FL is explored.
While neither Andre nor Cheyenne had been introduced to us in either of the two books in this trilogy, we do see that they are connected to Keri Wolf, whom we met in the previous book The Seekers. Cheyenne and Keri had been roommates at Loyola college when Keri had written her first true crime book.
Cheyenne Donegal seeks out to Keri Wolf for help in the case of a serial killer who was targeting young women, and mimicking the one who had been caught years ago. Through Keri the request goes to Jackson Crow at the Krewe of Hunters and Andre Rousseau joins her in the investigation.
Cheyenne and Andre are perfectly paired even though Cheyenne has a frustration at Andre in the beginning. Although I had a smile on my face every time these two had the sparks flying around between them.
This plot again continues with the usual pattern of Heather's books in the Harrison Investigations and Krewe of Hunters series, apart from the presence of ghosts and spirits. Usually they revolve around historical inferences, somehow connecting the past to the present either by way of characters or incidents and they involve hidden tunnels be it in cemetery or old houses or mortuaries or secret passages or vaults. We get to see a new pair in this book as always.
Incidentally Heather doesn’t have the list of cast and characters of her plot in the beginning of the book which she had been doing in her books lately. Another point that made me feel that this whole book perhaps was an after thought.
The characters are as usual fun and loving even though there is terror on every corner of the page. However, the plots are becoming simpler and simpler as the series is progressing. Her initial plots had been much more chiller and far more in-depth plotted.
As with her other books, Heather has help coming to Cheyenne and Andre from all kinds of law enforcement - local Detective Pierre Fournier; Jackson Crowe, Field Director of the Krewe; Angela Hawkins, an agent with Krewe and Jackson's wife. However, Heather also indicates to past cases where Jackson and Angela had come to aid the lead hero and heroine of that cases - references to the very first book Phantom Evil (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...), the second book Heart of Evil, 18th book Haunted Destiny (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...) and 20th book Darkest Journey (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...)
We had met Ashley Donegal in the second book Heart of Evil (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...), that was published in June of 2011. Ashley had her own murder mystery to solve while at Donegal Plantation, which is closer to where the current plot is set. I was hoping that Cheyenne Donegal is somehow related to her instead of being mentioned merely that the Krewe had a case in the lower plantations in New Orleans.
I marvel at how Heather brings the history and paranormal elements together with a seamless string that makes it a phenomenal plot. She gives the readers a view into the past through artifacts, tours, researches and just plain history. This time she adds another element - a serial killer who has been replicating crimes from recent past and distant past.
This time I could guess who the murderer was towards three-fourths into the plot. It was a but dead give-away at that point. However, I continued to read the entire book just to see how Heather would reveal the antagonist. Although the plot seemed to end very suddenly. Would have loved to see an epilogue.
It is very surprising that Heather thanks her brilliant editor at the beginning of the book, when we still see so many editing errors with the plots. How come are they missing these out, just boggles my mind. Because, I still see considerable number of editing errors with regards to character or grammatical ones.
A very good mingle of murder and mystery; past and present; old wars and new demons; and above all romance and love. Although for most part a successful thriller in the series of books under Krewe of Hunters by Heather Graham that is an easy ready and still enjoyable.
Spoiler Alerts:
1. Plot Reveals:
a. Cheyenne Donegal has her own pair of ghosts guarding and helping her - Janine Dumas, her cousin who was killed by a serial killer and Christian Mayhew, Janine's classmate who had committed suicide. Her family includes mother Genevieve and father Robert.
b. We met Lara Mayhew in the 15th book The Silenced (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...), and she had her own story in the 16th book The Forgotten (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...). Is Christian related to her somehow?
c. Andre Rousseau's family includes - mother Lily and father. He comes with his own resident ghost - Louis Marquette, a member of Lafitte band.
d. Keri Wolf and Joe Dunhill are living in Alexandria, VA as of this plot.
e. Jimmy Mercury, guitarist, seems to have a knack to smell the rat, if I may say so. Will he be a character to pop in future?
f. Places, TV Shows and Books that Heather mentions in the plot:
i. Heather gives us the sights and sounds of New Orleans in this plot - Galatoire's Restaurant; Cat's Meow; Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar; Fifi Mahoney's
ii. Andre's resident ghost behaves like the candlestick from Beauty and Beast.
iii. Andre and Cheyenne are compared to detectives from Moonlighting, a 1980s TV Show (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonlig...) in which Bruce Willis started his career; and to Bones, a 2000s TV Show (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bones_(...).
2. Sub Plots:
a. Some of the characters we see along that have paranormal abilities, making the reader wonder if they would come back in future:
i. Dr. Phil Kinney from the 16th book The Forgotten.
ii. Photographer, Chance Morgan, from the 20th book, Darkest Journey.
iii. Bridget Davante, Marnie's cousin and a writer for many a hit TV shows, from the 24th book, Fade to Black.
iv. Colleen Bellamy, Kody's assistant at the museum, from the 26th book Echoes of Evil.
v. Carl Brentwood, a film personality and friends with Dallas Wicker and Joe Dunhill from the 27th book The Summoning.
b. Dakota "Kody" McCoy from the 26th book Echoes of Evil, is she related to Jude McCoy whom we had met in 18th book Haunted Destiny?
c. We also meet Detective Liam Beckett (whom we had already met in the 12th book The Cursed), his wife Kelsey Beckett, his brother David Beckett and his wife Katie O'Hara, along with a brief history from their past in Echoes of Evil. That piqued my interest and I learned that these characters are part of Bone Island Series, another series by Heather Graham. Now my mind is leaving towards that series as well. Have to see when I will pick it up and if the Krewe of Hunters characters cross-over there too.
3. Grammatical / Historical / Location / Character Errors:
a. Special Agent Andre Rousseau is mentioned as Andre Broussard in the blurb that is printed at the back cover of the book.
b. On Pg. 121, Line3 from bottom, it should be "…do you want to…"
c. On Pg. 172, Line 10, it should be "…I've been playing…"
d. On Pg. 188, Line 1, Heather mis-entered the last name of Cheyenne as "Dumas" instead of "Donegal".
e. On Pg. 299, Line 16, it should be "…Andre said…"; Heather inadvertently gives a different character's name.
f. On Pg. 334, Line 8, it should be "…shook his head…"
Recommendation: Yes, pick it up for a mystery involving paranormal elements, historical flair and the romantic side of the plot.
The Stalking is the twenty ninth book in the long-running series, Krewe of Hunters, by Heather Graham and published in September of 2019. The primary plot is centered around Andre Rousseau - a not so recent member of the Krewe of Hunters - and Cheyenne Donegal - an FBI Special Agent.
The plot is set in New Orleans and forms the third book in her next trilogy in the series. Although the primary characters are not introduced in the previous two books. It almost gave a feeling of an after thought with the plot.
Her First trilogy began with the ninth book The Night is Watching; the tenth book The Night is Alive; the 11th book The Night is Forever. Second trilogy is made of the 12th book The Cursed, 13th book the Hexed and 14th book The Betrayed. Third Trilogy has the 15th book The Silenced, 16th book The Forgotten and the 17th book The Hidden. Fourth Trilogy has the plots set on Celtic American Cruise-Line ships - 18th book Haunted Destiny on Destiny, 19th book Deadly Fate on Fate and 20th book Darkest Journey on Journey. Fifth Trilogy has the 21st book Dying Breath, 22nd book Dark Rites and 23rd book Wicked Deeds. Sixth trilogy has the 24th book Fade to Black, 25th book Pale as Death and 26th book Echoes of Evil. Seventh trilogy begins with the 26th book The Summoning, continues onto the 27th book The Seekers.
Krewe are a secret FBI unit with each member of the unit honing a particular psychic talent of their own, making them the paranormal investigating team. Headed by paranormal investigator Adam Harrison, this elite unit is called on to solve cases linked to historical and paranormal mystery involving legendary crime and serial killings, war events and hauntings. The Krewe are divided into four distinct groups. The first group, Krewe of Hunters, is led by Jackson Crow, the Supervising Field Director of all Krewe divisions; the second group, Texas Krewe, is led by Texas Ranger Logan Raintree; the third group, Yankee Krewe, is overseen by Jackson Crow. In he 17th book The Hidden, possibility of a fourth Krewe team in Miami, FL is explored.
While neither Andre nor Cheyenne had been introduced to us in either of the two books in this trilogy, we do see that they are connected to Keri Wolf, whom we met in the previous book The Seekers. Cheyenne and Keri had been roommates at Loyola college when Keri had written her first true crime book.
Cheyenne Donegal seeks out to Keri Wolf for help in the case of a serial killer who was targeting young women, and mimicking the one who had been caught years ago. Through Keri the request goes to Jackson Crow at the Krewe of Hunters and Andre Rousseau joins her in the investigation.
Cheyenne and Andre are perfectly paired even though Cheyenne has a frustration at Andre in the beginning. Although I had a smile on my face every time these two had the sparks flying around between them.
This plot again continues with the usual pattern of Heather's books in the Harrison Investigations and Krewe of Hunters series, apart from the presence of ghosts and spirits. Usually they revolve around historical inferences, somehow connecting the past to the present either by way of characters or incidents and they involve hidden tunnels be it in cemetery or old houses or mortuaries or secret passages or vaults. We get to see a new pair in this book as always.
Incidentally Heather doesn’t have the list of cast and characters of her plot in the beginning of the book which she had been doing in her books lately. Another point that made me feel that this whole book perhaps was an after thought.
The characters are as usual fun and loving even though there is terror on every corner of the page. However, the plots are becoming simpler and simpler as the series is progressing. Her initial plots had been much more chiller and far more in-depth plotted.
As with her other books, Heather has help coming to Cheyenne and Andre from all kinds of law enforcement - local Detective Pierre Fournier; Jackson Crowe, Field Director of the Krewe; Angela Hawkins, an agent with Krewe and Jackson's wife. However, Heather also indicates to past cases where Jackson and Angela had come to aid the lead hero and heroine of that cases - references to the very first book Phantom Evil (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...), the second book Heart of Evil, 18th book Haunted Destiny (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...) and 20th book Darkest Journey (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...)
We had met Ashley Donegal in the second book Heart of Evil (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...), that was published in June of 2011. Ashley had her own murder mystery to solve while at Donegal Plantation, which is closer to where the current plot is set. I was hoping that Cheyenne Donegal is somehow related to her instead of being mentioned merely that the Krewe had a case in the lower plantations in New Orleans.
I marvel at how Heather brings the history and paranormal elements together with a seamless string that makes it a phenomenal plot. She gives the readers a view into the past through artifacts, tours, researches and just plain history. This time she adds another element - a serial killer who has been replicating crimes from recent past and distant past.
This time I could guess who the murderer was towards three-fourths into the plot. It was a but dead give-away at that point. However, I continued to read the entire book just to see how Heather would reveal the antagonist. Although the plot seemed to end very suddenly. Would have loved to see an epilogue.
It is very surprising that Heather thanks her brilliant editor at the beginning of the book, when we still see so many editing errors with the plots. How come are they missing these out, just boggles my mind. Because, I still see considerable number of editing errors with regards to character or grammatical ones.
A very good mingle of murder and mystery; past and present; old wars and new demons; and above all romance and love. Although for most part a successful thriller in the series of books under Krewe of Hunters by Heather Graham that is an easy ready and still enjoyable.
Spoiler Alerts:
1. Plot Reveals:
a. Cheyenne Donegal has her own pair of ghosts guarding and helping her - Janine Dumas, her cousin who was killed by a serial killer and Christian Mayhew, Janine's classmate who had committed suicide. Her family includes mother Genevieve and father Robert.
b. We met Lara Mayhew in the 15th book The Silenced (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...), and she had her own story in the 16th book The Forgotten (https://inspirethoughts.livejournal.c...). Is Christian related to her somehow?
c. Andre Rousseau's family includes - mother Lily and father. He comes with his own resident ghost - Louis Marquette, a member of Lafitte band.
d. Keri Wolf and Joe Dunhill are living in Alexandria, VA as of this plot.
e. Jimmy Mercury, guitarist, seems to have a knack to smell the rat, if I may say so. Will he be a character to pop in future?
f. Places, TV Shows and Books that Heather mentions in the plot:
i. Heather gives us the sights and sounds of New Orleans in this plot - Galatoire's Restaurant; Cat's Meow; Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar; Fifi Mahoney's
ii. Andre's resident ghost behaves like the candlestick from Beauty and Beast.
iii. Andre and Cheyenne are compared to detectives from Moonlighting, a 1980s TV Show (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonlig...) in which Bruce Willis started his career; and to Bones, a 2000s TV Show (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bones_(...).
2. Sub Plots:
a. Some of the characters we see along that have paranormal abilities, making the reader wonder if they would come back in future:
i. Dr. Phil Kinney from the 16th book The Forgotten.
ii. Photographer, Chance Morgan, from the 20th book, Darkest Journey.
iii. Bridget Davante, Marnie's cousin and a writer for many a hit TV shows, from the 24th book, Fade to Black.
iv. Colleen Bellamy, Kody's assistant at the museum, from the 26th book Echoes of Evil.
v. Carl Brentwood, a film personality and friends with Dallas Wicker and Joe Dunhill from the 27th book The Summoning.
b. Dakota "Kody" McCoy from the 26th book Echoes of Evil, is she related to Jude McCoy whom we had met in 18th book Haunted Destiny?
c. We also meet Detective Liam Beckett (whom we had already met in the 12th book The Cursed), his wife Kelsey Beckett, his brother David Beckett and his wife Katie O'Hara, along with a brief history from their past in Echoes of Evil. That piqued my interest and I learned that these characters are part of Bone Island Series, another series by Heather Graham. Now my mind is leaving towards that series as well. Have to see when I will pick it up and if the Krewe of Hunters characters cross-over there too.
3. Grammatical / Historical / Location / Character Errors:
a. Special Agent Andre Rousseau is mentioned as Andre Broussard in the blurb that is printed at the back cover of the book.
b. On Pg. 121, Line3 from bottom, it should be "…do you want to…"
c. On Pg. 172, Line 10, it should be "…I've been playing…"
d. On Pg. 188, Line 1, Heather mis-entered the last name of Cheyenne as "Dumas" instead of "Donegal".
e. On Pg. 299, Line 16, it should be "…Andre said…"; Heather inadvertently gives a different character's name.
f. On Pg. 334, Line 8, it should be "…shook his head…"
October 3, 2019
I just finished this book. I love Heather Graham books - part mystery/part romance/part paranormal. They are a quick read and entertaining.
September 29, 2019
good book but...
i like this series but they seem to be getting just a bit redundant Mystery, help from a ghost, solved, new hunter. Things need to change up a bit for me I like the romance\couples angle but maybe a malevolent ghost again since she hasnt done many of those. Maybe a new ....gift besides seeing ghosts...idk. Good but predictable.
i like this series but they seem to be getting just a bit redundant Mystery, help from a ghost, solved, new hunter. Things need to change up a bit for me I like the romance\couples angle but maybe a malevolent ghost again since she hasnt done many of those. Maybe a new ....gift besides seeing ghosts...idk. Good but predictable.
October 18, 2019
3 stars.
I did pick the "whodunnit" fairly early on in this one.
I thought New Orleans and its surrounding area a very interesting place all those years ago when I first started reading Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series and this Krewe series with Heather Graham has reaffirmed this. I hope I'll be able to visit and see for myself whether I can sense all those "paranormal" vibes.... :)
As for the book, there were a few editing errors (where the wrong name was inserted during a conversation and some continuity issues) but all in all, I like that these books have mostly friendly and not scary ghosts, since I have to admit I'm a bit of a whimp.
I did pick the "whodunnit" fairly early on in this one.
I thought New Orleans and its surrounding area a very interesting place all those years ago when I first started reading Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series and this Krewe series with Heather Graham has reaffirmed this. I hope I'll be able to visit and see for myself whether I can sense all those "paranormal" vibes.... :)
As for the book, there were a few editing errors (where the wrong name was inserted during a conversation and some continuity issues) but all in all, I like that these books have mostly friendly and not scary ghosts, since I have to admit I'm a bit of a whimp.
October 18, 2019
Heather Graham’s “The Stalking” weaves the Louisiana swamp legend about a “Rougarou”, a werewolf-like creature that tears its victims apart into a chilling supernatural murder mystery that opens with Special Agent Cheyenne Donegal and Krewe of Hunters Agent Andre Broussard’s hunt for a missing woman on the grounds of the Justine Plantation Mortuary and Cemetery where her cousin rests after being murdered in the same manner by “the Artiste”. Years after the tragic deaths, another copycat killer has arisen that’s stalking and murdering young women, only this time Cheyenne and Andre have found his latest victim before she’s murdered. With a clue to his identity, a list of suspects and the help of their ghostly friends, the two track the serial killer only to discover that Cheyenne may be his next target.
Set in New Orleans with its chilling legend and history of past murders, intensity and suspense quickly escalate as Cheyenne and Andre hunt for “the Mortician” a copycat serial killer, fearing that he may try and kill the only witness left alive. Tension builds when a suspect commits suicide in prison, the owner of the mortuary and cemetery is arrested by the New Orleans Police and the two must prove his innocence only to discover they may be tracking more than one killer. As in all of the Krewe of Hunters investigations romance blossoms between Cheyenne and Andre, the two having known each other when he and a friend tackled her cousin’s murderer in the graveyard years before. Intriguing and well-written, the plot quickly progresses to an alarming confrontation near the end.
Bringing the story to life are a host of compelling characters like the smart, determined and capable Special Agent Cheyenne Donegal and Krewe of Hunters Andre Broussard a confident, easy-going, and skilled agent. It is these characters and others that make this story a page-turner from beginning to end.
I enjoyed “The Stalking” although the story line after 29 books is becoming routine and needs an added spark, something new to revitalize it.
Set in New Orleans with its chilling legend and history of past murders, intensity and suspense quickly escalate as Cheyenne and Andre hunt for “the Mortician” a copycat serial killer, fearing that he may try and kill the only witness left alive. Tension builds when a suspect commits suicide in prison, the owner of the mortuary and cemetery is arrested by the New Orleans Police and the two must prove his innocence only to discover they may be tracking more than one killer. As in all of the Krewe of Hunters investigations romance blossoms between Cheyenne and Andre, the two having known each other when he and a friend tackled her cousin’s murderer in the graveyard years before. Intriguing and well-written, the plot quickly progresses to an alarming confrontation near the end.
Bringing the story to life are a host of compelling characters like the smart, determined and capable Special Agent Cheyenne Donegal and Krewe of Hunters Andre Broussard a confident, easy-going, and skilled agent. It is these characters and others that make this story a page-turner from beginning to end.
I enjoyed “The Stalking” although the story line after 29 books is becoming routine and needs an added spark, something new to revitalize it.
January 9, 2024
Overall, this book was disappointing. So much dialogue and filler about stuff that really didn’t matter. The book came off as juvenile and like it was definitely written for a younger audience. Lots of hand holding and, really, the climax of the story was pretty disappointing. Also, the ending just happened on the last few pages, tying everything together and then that was it. The book was done. I was hoping that there’d be more detail in some areas and less in others. Gave it 2 stars because the writing was decent despite a few obvious errors (calling the MMC Andrew instead of his name, Andre, etc). Simple reading, somewhat engaging, but overly a let down.
Cheyenne Donegal buried her cousin Janine after a serial killer had his way with her. At the funeral, Cheyenne discovers she can see and hear the ghost of her cousin who identifies her killer and helps bring him to justice. Fast forward, Cheyenne is a top notch agent looking to solve a new string of crimes in her hometown that mirror the killings that took her cousins life. With the help of Andre, a special FBI agent, member of the Krewe, and former acquaintance from childhood, Cheyenne must set out to find the killer or killers before more girls turn up dead.
The blurring between life and death was fine. The supernatural elements were also fine. Just a lot of nothing and no detailed smut at all. Probably won’t read another Heather Graham book. Was really hoping I’d found an author that scratched my itches. Guess it’s not to be.
Cheyenne Donegal buried her cousin Janine after a serial killer had his way with her. At the funeral, Cheyenne discovers she can see and hear the ghost of her cousin who identifies her killer and helps bring him to justice. Fast forward, Cheyenne is a top notch agent looking to solve a new string of crimes in her hometown that mirror the killings that took her cousins life. With the help of Andre, a special FBI agent, member of the Krewe, and former acquaintance from childhood, Cheyenne must set out to find the killer or killers before more girls turn up dead.
The blurring between life and death was fine. The supernatural elements were also fine. Just a lot of nothing and no detailed smut at all. Probably won’t read another Heather Graham book. Was really hoping I’d found an author that scratched my itches. Guess it’s not to be.
October 13, 2019
Cheyenne is at the Nola cemetery softly weeping. Her family has some to see her cousin Janine put into the family crypt She was only 16 when she was brutally killed, like other girls at a serial killers hand. Cheyenne was three years younger but looked around at most of her cousins family and friends. It was such a shock. Then she saw someone else from school only he was dead, and then she heard Janine begging her to yell out and stop the killer who was there. She kept begging her to yell loud ,so she did. That was nearly ten years ago ,and now another one was prowling the streets. He was called the Mortician. She was now in the FBI working ,with an agent from The Krewe of Hunters a special unit, but she did not know how they got their name. Andre had originally come from the same area, and he was meeting with the local police, and Cheyenne. They were on the hunt, but they would get help from old friends, his boss Jackson, and Alex, and spirits that should have move on, but didn’t. It was very atmospheric, and some of the people were creepy, and NOLA at night nothing is to weird, not even mummies , or performing rougarou of legend. Great story, lots of creep factors, serial killer, or two, romance, and a host of well formed characters. It all comes together to make this book more exciting. I gave it a 5. Great ending as well.
October 4, 2019
Cheyenne Donegal believes that with the execution of the killer known as the Artiste, that a tragic part of her life can be put to rest. Her cousin was the final victim of the Artiste and Cheyenne played an integral part in catching him. That was because she saw her cousin's ghost at the funeral and she named her killer. Cheyenne went on to join the FBI and is now on the case of a new killer known as the Mortician who is replicating the killing of the Artiste. Andre Broussard is also from the area and is now a Krewe of Hunters series so he joins the case. For both Cheyenne and Andre, this case is personal and close to home. When Cheyenne discovers she and Andre have something in common besides the FBI, she's not sure how to handle it at first. But the two remain partners on this case.
I love Heather Graham's Krewe of Hunters series and this book was not exception. She keeps the series fresh even with the number of books in it. This book was well-written, I really enjoyed reading it and getting to know the characters both good and bad. The Stalking hooked me from the beginning and kept me enthralled to the end. I am eager to read the next book. I really recommend this book and the series.
I love Heather Graham's Krewe of Hunters series and this book was not exception. She keeps the series fresh even with the number of books in it. This book was well-written, I really enjoyed reading it and getting to know the characters both good and bad. The Stalking hooked me from the beginning and kept me enthralled to the end. I am eager to read the next book. I really recommend this book and the series.
February 29, 2020
With the execution of a serial killer known as the Artiste, Cheyenne Donegal thinks a grim part of her past is finally put to rest. Her cousin had been the twisted killer’s final victim, and then-teenage Cheyenne was integral in bringing him to justice. That tragedy drove her to become an FBI agent. And now she’s back in Louisiana because someone is murdering young women in the same manner as the Artiste.
Krewe of Hunters agent Andre Broussard has deep ties in New Orleans and Cajun country beyond. He knows that more than one monster has stalked the bayou. Has a deadly threat been resurrected, or does someone have a dark inspiration?
Once again Heather turns to New Orleans and the rich history here, and I love how she incorporates it and the culture that is uniquely New Orleans and the South. The last couple of Krewe of Hinters I was disappointed at the fall into the arms thing, here though there is an attraction and an interest it isn't the rush to love, I did like the idea of the angry sex, like Andre said any is better than none, I look forward to next and hopefully more in New Orleans or out west.
Krewe of Hunters agent Andre Broussard has deep ties in New Orleans and Cajun country beyond. He knows that more than one monster has stalked the bayou. Has a deadly threat been resurrected, or does someone have a dark inspiration?
Once again Heather turns to New Orleans and the rich history here, and I love how she incorporates it and the culture that is uniquely New Orleans and the South. The last couple of Krewe of Hinters I was disappointed at the fall into the arms thing, here though there is an attraction and an interest it isn't the rush to love, I did like the idea of the angry sex, like Andre said any is better than none, I look forward to next and hopefully more in New Orleans or out west.
July 15, 2023
This was my first Heather Graham book and to be honest I was a little disappointed with the lack of dramatic ending for when they caught the serial killer(s). The book is about two FBI agents, one from a special unit krewe of hunters and another female FBI agent who get sent back to their home state as a copycat serial killer was on the loose. Both agents have the ability to see the dead who help with catching the killers. There was meant to be twists in the story but sadly I found them predictable and guessed who the killers were midway through the book so I was surprised at the story. This was the first time a read a book like this but I was missing some of the suspense/action that I usually get from a book like this. I do have a few other Heather Graham books that I purchased used so I will try another of her books to see if I enjoy them any better. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone but for now it will remain in my home library. In the future it will likely get replaced.
October 14, 2019
FBI Special Agent Cheyenne Donegal believes that the worse and saddest part of her past is put to rest with the execution of the "Artiste" a serial killer whose finale victim was the teenage cousin of Cheyenne and it was Cheyenne who was the main reason that he was brought down. Now 10 years later someone has pick up where the Artiste has left off and Cheyenne has call the Jackson Crow for help. He sends his agent from the
Krewe of Hunters Andre Broussard. Because not only does hedeep ties in New Orleans and Cajun country beyond. But also because he knows more than one man has stalked and hunted the bayou and he was there 10 years ago when he "tackle " the Artiste. Now as women are dying again and as they close in the danger is getting just a little to close to home. With the help of of Jackson and Angela from the Krewe. the local police, and 5 ghost they just may be able to put an end to all the killing for good.
Krewe of Hunters Andre Broussard. Because not only does hedeep ties in New Orleans and Cajun country beyond. But also because he knows more than one man has stalked and hunted the bayou and he was there 10 years ago when he "tackle " the Artiste. Now as women are dying again and as they close in the danger is getting just a little to close to home. With the help of of Jackson and Angela from the Krewe. the local police, and 5 ghost they just may be able to put an end to all the killing for good.
January 4, 2025
Cheyenne Donegal was a teenager when a killer known as the Artiste took the life of her cousin Janine who was his last victim before being caught, caught at the funeral after Cheyenne shouted "That's him!" after hearing the voice of her cousin Janine's ghost, and a boy who had also passed away urging her to do something. This lead to Cheyenne becoming an FBI detective herself and eventually on a case of a copy cat killer who called himself The Rougarou, a killer from the 1800's known for taking young girls from the Louisiana bayou and dressing them up before the kill. Together with Special Agent Andre, of the Krewe of Hunters, they work tirelessly to find the killer who likes to leave notes of his next victim. It's kind of like a "Who Dunnit" crime story as they search the streets of New Orleans where many are suspects. I love Heather's novels but I thought this one had too much dialog.
September 21, 2019
Romance-serial killer whodunnit with supernatural elements. Semi-historical mystery with a plethora of ghosts.
If you’re a romance fan who enjoys a bit of mystery and some supernatural suspense, you may enjoy this book. I love the atmospheric New Orleans settings, plus the more rural, small towns and isolated cemeteries.
The mystery is middling in execution but the concept is original, because the author draws on Louisiana legends and history. I Wiki-read about Rougarou, which is a variation of the loup-garou, and perhaps when I next visit New Orleans, I’ll see a Rougaru in Jackson Square. As with other Heather Graham mysteries, I didn’t need to box-tick to find the culprit/culprits. The romance in this book isn’t instalove, but the course of the romance is formulaic and predictable.
3 stars for a decent, quick read.
If you’re a romance fan who enjoys a bit of mystery and some supernatural suspense, you may enjoy this book. I love the atmospheric New Orleans settings, plus the more rural, small towns and isolated cemeteries.
The mystery is middling in execution but the concept is original, because the author draws on Louisiana legends and history. I Wiki-read about Rougarou, which is a variation of the loup-garou, and perhaps when I next visit New Orleans, I’ll see a Rougaru in Jackson Square. As with other Heather Graham mysteries, I didn’t need to box-tick to find the culprit/culprits. The romance in this book isn’t instalove, but the course of the romance is formulaic and predictable.
3 stars for a decent, quick read.
October 12, 2019
The Stalking is another Krewe Of Hunters supernatural mystery romance that luckily, this time, wasn’t as heavy on the romance part as it could be. I never even had to skip over huge chunks of the story to get to the action.
As with the others in this series I’ve read so far, the plot was a slow boil, taking a good while to get to the (in this case) rather sudden conclusion.
That being said, it was still a fun read, with solid third-person, past-tense writing. There was some head-hopping, which is a big irritant to me, yet I was able to tolerate it because she handled it well enough in the transitions that it wasn’t too jarring.
The characters were interesting, and the plot twists and turns kept me engaged, even though it took a long time to eventually get there.
Overall, it was a decent read. Recommended.
As with the others in this series I’ve read so far, the plot was a slow boil, taking a good while to get to the (in this case) rather sudden conclusion.
That being said, it was still a fun read, with solid third-person, past-tense writing. There was some head-hopping, which is a big irritant to me, yet I was able to tolerate it because she handled it well enough in the transitions that it wasn’t too jarring.
The characters were interesting, and the plot twists and turns kept me engaged, even though it took a long time to eventually get there.
Overall, it was a decent read. Recommended.
September 1, 2021
I needed it to be a little more believable. If so few people can communicate with ghosts then how did "our love birds" find each other?
The plot was quick and kept a good pace which helped me to not dwell on problems, but they were distracting.
If the serial killer is mimicking not one but two past killers the more recent one having murdered the protagonist's beloved sister then it stands to reason that said protagonist would never, repeat NEVER, get to work the case.
I took away a whole star over the mummy chase. If the FBI agent that is young, highly trained, fit.....chases a suspect that is bound by cotton/muslin strips and posing as a live statue and can't catch him, I don't care how crowded the streets are, I'm not buying it.
I may try another Heather Graham book but it won't be soon.
The plot was quick and kept a good pace which helped me to not dwell on problems, but they were distracting.
If the serial killer is mimicking not one but two past killers the more recent one having murdered the protagonist's beloved sister then it stands to reason that said protagonist would never, repeat NEVER, get to work the case.
I took away a whole star over the mummy chase. If the FBI agent that is young, highly trained, fit.....chases a suspect that is bound by cotton/muslin strips and posing as a live statue and can't catch him, I don't care how crowded the streets are, I'm not buying it.
I may try another Heather Graham book but it won't be soon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 14, 2023
another good one kept me guessing all the thru this is Cheyenne Donegal & Andre Broussard's story..ok so both work for the FBI but one is part of the Krewe of Hunters and other one is just regular FBI..ok so FBI agent Donegal is called in to help finding a missing woman who was targeted by a copy cat serial killer that Cheyenne helped solved when she was in high school her cousin had been murder by the guy they called the Artiste before that was another serial killer that this guy copyed called the Rougarou he was around during the Civil War anyways now someone is doing the same thing and it's up to Cheyenne and Andre to figure out who is kidnapping young women and taking beofre and after pictures of his victims before he murders them..good book had me going driving me nuts trying to figure out who did it lol enjoy
September 23, 2020
I like Heather Graham but I like her Krewe of Hunters series best. Didn’t want to put it down. So much mystery. Cheyenne is a federal agent with a special skill. One that makes her perfect to be a member of Jackson Crow’s team. She just doesn’t know it yet. As a teenager she helped solve the murder of her own cousin, with her cousin’s help. That’s why she joined the FBI, to put the murderers on young women like her cousin away. She’s in New Orleans, her old home town, investigating the murders of young women which have a chilling resemblance to the murders of the women that her cousin was a part of. Andre has been sent by Jackson to New Orleans to help. Andre also came from New Orleans and he knows Cheyenne, even though he hasn’t seen her in years.
October 21, 2019
Cheyenne Donegal, FBI agent, is in New Orleans hunting down a copycat killer of the Artiste. The Artiste posed pictures of his victims before and after death and sent them to the families and media. Cheyenne’s cousin was his last victim and she named him as her killer. Cheyenne could see and hear the ghost of her cousin and the Artiste was caught. Andre Rousseau is with the FBI’s Krewe of Hunters and is also in New Orleans. He and Cheyenne butted heads at first as neither wanted to admit they saw and spoke with ghosts. Things heated up between them as they worked to find the killer who dresses up as a Rougarou (or werewolf).
October 23, 2019
I love this series but was a bit disappointed by the editing. the story starts with Cheyenne Donegal attending the funeral of her cousin who had been murdered. Years later Cheyenne becomes an FBI agent and is assigned to a murder case similar to her cousin's murder. She meets another agent from the FBI Krewe of hunters Andre Broussard who before the second chapter is over his name becomes Andre Rousseau. The story is very captivating but a few editing errors distracted me. I love the Krewe series, the NOLA background history is very interesting. I look forward to the next book hopefully without main character name change. That's the only reason I withheld a star.
November 18, 2019
I've been enjoying the Krewe books since the start. I actually disliked the one before this one, and I am left wondering if the series should close.
I enjoyed Andre's character, but I feel like I'm reading the same story over and over. I love how Graham adds historic and paranormal flair, but Krewe has become repetitive. I felt like the sex scene was just there to be there. There was more chemistry between Cheyenne and Andre than the previous couple, but it was like, "Kay guess we are having sex now."
I liked the Krewe when it was a smaller cast and there was more interaction with the characters and chances for them to develop.
I enjoyed Andre's character, but I feel like I'm reading the same story over and over. I love how Graham adds historic and paranormal flair, but Krewe has become repetitive. I felt like the sex scene was just there to be there. There was more chemistry between Cheyenne and Andre than the previous couple, but it was like, "Kay guess we are having sex now."
I liked the Krewe when it was a smaller cast and there was more interaction with the characters and chances for them to develop.
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