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Krewe of Hunters #32.63
Born on the 4th of July
A long Krewe of Hunters short story, or a short novella—approximately 20,000 words—Born on the 4th of July takes place as the holiday nears and comes upon us.
Angela and Jackson and their adopted son Corby have headed with Adam Harrison and the ghost of his son, Josh, to pay tribute at the graves of Adam’s family.
But while they’re there, the ghost of an old serviceman beckons to Angela. He’s just seen his daughter, Annie, kidnapped. She had brought coffee and flowers to his grave. A murder of crows had burst into the sky; what appeared to be the giant figure of a man dressed like a crow had doused her with something on a rag—and disappeared through the graveyard and behind a group of family mausoleums.
Like Angela, his daughter is expecting a child any day. While Jackson worries about Angela’s activity as her due date draws near, it’s precisely her condition that makes Angela certain she can’t leave this one to others—she must help in any way that she can. Jackson, of course, can do the crawling around and physical work. She’ll get into the cemeteries office and begin all that she can online.
But the sensible way of doing things doesn’t always work as planned. Angela will find herself dead center in a conspiracy that has gone on far longer than what they’ve seen, literally deep in it! Deep underground, a victim herself.
But she knows she has Jackson, Corby, Adam, Josh, and the Krewe behind her. Nor will she forget her own abilities as they face down a malicious evil that has already claimed several victims.
But they’ll need the help of the living and the dead to make July 4th a genuinely happy holiday!
Angela and Jackson and their adopted son Corby have headed with Adam Harrison and the ghost of his son, Josh, to pay tribute at the graves of Adam’s family.
But while they’re there, the ghost of an old serviceman beckons to Angela. He’s just seen his daughter, Annie, kidnapped. She had brought coffee and flowers to his grave. A murder of crows had burst into the sky; what appeared to be the giant figure of a man dressed like a crow had doused her with something on a rag—and disappeared through the graveyard and behind a group of family mausoleums.
Like Angela, his daughter is expecting a child any day. While Jackson worries about Angela’s activity as her due date draws near, it’s precisely her condition that makes Angela certain she can’t leave this one to others—she must help in any way that she can. Jackson, of course, can do the crawling around and physical work. She’ll get into the cemeteries office and begin all that she can online.
But the sensible way of doing things doesn’t always work as planned. Angela will find herself dead center in a conspiracy that has gone on far longer than what they’ve seen, literally deep in it! Deep underground, a victim herself.
But she knows she has Jackson, Corby, Adam, Josh, and the Krewe behind her. Nor will she forget her own abilities as they face down a malicious evil that has already claimed several victims.
But they’ll need the help of the living and the dead to make July 4th a genuinely happy holiday!
72 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2020
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Heather Graham
584 books6,929 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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July 11, 2020
This is a wonderful, well-written, entertaining novella in Ms. Graham's Krewe series. It contains the perfect message for these difficult times, and is a real page turner with a happily ever after ending. Ms. Graham never disappoints her readers!
July 13, 2020
I have really enjoyed the recent novellas featuring Jackson and Angela. A pregnant woman is abducted from a cemetary. Jackson and Angela are there with Adan, the founder of the Krewe, to visit his family's grave. They learn of the abduction and try to help. Jackson continues to be a very nervous father to be. Angela continues to be kicka**. The third novella written that includes the COVID 19 pandemic. The book touches on many real world, current issues and handles them well. A request for tolerance and justice. Bravo!
July 11, 2023
This is another great piece centered around a holiday, in this instance the 4th of July. Our main characters are always very much solid as well as those they interact with. The locals are well defined and interesting with quirks you might not see coming. Knowing they are part of a federal police force is one thing but here we got to see a little more of the team and how they work.
Angela, Jackson, and their son Corby have gone with Adam Harrison and the ghost of his son Josh, to pay tribute at the graves of Adam's family. While they are there, the ghost of an old serviceman beckons to Angela. He's just seen his daughter who is pregnant kidnapped. A man dressed like a crow used a drug on a rag and whisked her away. Angela who is also pregnant investigates and finds herself taken by the same people. Jackson and Corby will do anything to get her back safely.
This a short-long story that gives a nice little mystery with an ending that fits.
Angela, Jackson, and their son Corby have gone with Adam Harrison and the ghost of his son Josh, to pay tribute at the graves of Adam's family. While they are there, the ghost of an old serviceman beckons to Angela. He's just seen his daughter who is pregnant kidnapped. A man dressed like a crow used a drug on a rag and whisked her away. Angela who is also pregnant investigates and finds herself taken by the same people. Jackson and Corby will do anything to get her back safely.
This a short-long story that gives a nice little mystery with an ending that fits.
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July 5, 2020This little short story depicts the Krewe of hunter's founder, Adam Harrison, and first agent, Jackson Crowe, in a mystery of the missing pregnant ladies in the cemetery. A very uplifting story relative to the current times of the COVID-19 pandemic. It mentions precautions that the characters take to protect the living. There is some paranormal assistance from a couple of cemetery dwellers to help solve the mystery. Very entertaining. A perfect story for any time but particularly appropriate right now. Ms. Graham never disappoints and the story flows with her expertise.
July 12, 2020
I always enjoy reading Heather Graham's Krewe of Hunters series. This story takes place now, July 1st,2020 with COVID19 and social distancing. Angela and Jackson along with Adam and their adopted son, Corby, have come to the cemetery to pay their respects to Adam's family and others. Adam's son, Josh is with them also. Angela is due with their first child, any day and Jackson is worried for her. While there, Angela sees a man who says his daughter has been kidnapped and she is pregnant too. Well, here we go again, on a mission to make things right. Perfect story for this time in our lives.
September 15, 2020
A fantastic short story. Angela, Jackson, Corby, Adam and Josh are together celebrating the fourth when one of Jackson’s fears occur and 8 month pregnant Angela is in danger.
The story is quick and the setting is a graveyard. The ghost is not historical, at first, but more ghosts enter the picture along the way. This really showcases Adam, Josh and Corby and I loved seeing them and the multiple ways they add to the Krewe. The ending is perfectly sweet and precious and I loved that side of the Krewe being present, especially with it being the original members!
The story is quick and the setting is a graveyard. The ghost is not historical, at first, but more ghosts enter the picture along the way. This really showcases Adam, Josh and Corby and I loved seeing them and the multiple ways they add to the Krewe. The ending is perfectly sweet and precious and I loved that side of the Krewe being present, especially with it being the original members!
July 17, 2020
A fast story with characters we love
Angela & Jackson’s baby is due any day. While visiting a cemetery, something happens that might change everything. A woman has been abducted and then Angela vanishes. A short, fast-paced story which was very enjoyable.
Angela & Jackson’s baby is due any day. While visiting a cemetery, something happens that might change everything. A woman has been abducted and then Angela vanishes. A short, fast-paced story which was very enjoyable.
August 19, 2020
Thanks Heather!
Another winner.. Satisfying and enjoyable story about the Krewe. Angela and Jackson Crow were the couple high lighted in this episode. Plot was interesting and exciting and kept me engaged. Satisfying conclusion.
Another winner.. Satisfying and enjoyable story about the Krewe. Angela and Jackson Crow were the couple high lighted in this episode. Plot was interesting and exciting and kept me engaged. Satisfying conclusion.
September 12, 2020
3 stars.
Another cemetery and another ghost. But this time, Angela's baby is almost due when she encounters the baddies... so it's a race against time for Jackson to find her before she gives birth.
Another cemetery and another ghost. But this time, Angela's baby is almost due when she encounters the baddies... so it's a race against time for Jackson to find her before she gives birth.
October 23, 2020
Great Story
I really enjoyed this book it was amazing and I loved that Corby had a great part in this story and helped find his Mom, and I was touched by the way Crow bonded with his son or I should say special son....
I really enjoyed this book it was amazing and I loved that Corby had a great part in this story and helped find his Mom, and I was touched by the way Crow bonded with his son or I should say special son....
April 17, 2021
Childish
The writing read like a teenager wrote the story. I read to relax and leave the world behind. Including the pandemic situation in the story line just brought me down. Just plain stupid and horrible story.
The writing read like a teenager wrote the story. I read to relax and leave the world behind. Including the pandemic situation in the story line just brought me down. Just plain stupid and horrible story.
April 24, 2021
Awesome short story
Great short story. Loved reading about the love for their son and the birth of their daughter. Quick plot and great ending. Always something great to read by this awesome author.
Great short story. Loved reading about the love for their son and the birth of their daughter. Quick plot and great ending. Always something great to read by this awesome author.
December 7, 2022
Fantastic ghostly mystery with a tad of history!
This mystery had me glued to each page. Very intense. Totally loved the story line and of course the characters were interesting. Great series!
This mystery had me glued to each page. Very intense. Totally loved the story line and of course the characters were interesting. Great series!
September 12, 2023
Rescuing mothers to be
A terrible racket selling the most precious thing people have is opperating. Angela vanishes. Jackson Crow and the Crewe of Hunters must save the victims before it's too late.
A terrible racket selling the most precious thing people have is opperating. Angela vanishes. Jackson Crow and the Crewe of Hunters must save the victims before it's too late.
March 12, 2024
Someone is kidnapping pregnant women
Visiting a cemetery on July 2nd, a ghost tells them that his pregnant daughter was taken. Angela is taken when she reports it and the Krewe work to get them back.
Visiting a cemetery on July 2nd, a ghost tells them that his pregnant daughter was taken. Angela is taken when she reports it and the Krewe work to get them back.
July 12, 2020
Short but lovely
July 19, 2020
Love the novellas Heather has been releasing this summer. Quick read, great story.
July 28, 2020
Short read, but well worth it! Awesome like all her other ones.
August 14, 2020
I am really enjoying these short reads by Heather Graham!! I hope we will see more down the road!
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August 19, 2020Good book...short and expanded on some characters that help Jackson and Angela.
September 26, 2020
love heather graham's krewe series
May 25, 2021
This was a really great story, I loved this mystery, and it was nerve wracking, dealing with a kidnapped pregnant women! Really great read!
March 14, 2022
Honor and Love
Graham has a great talent of being able to write a story that is unusual and heartwarming all at once.
Graham has a great talent of being able to write a story that is unusual and heartwarming all at once.
January 8, 2023
Beautiful
The story was beautiful and I loved it. It was written by a woman who obviously cares for the people involved.
The story was beautiful and I loved it. It was written by a woman who obviously cares for the people involved.
July 14, 2020
Another great book from the Krewe of Hunters series! Jackson and Angela go with Adam and Josh to visit a cemetery. While there, Angela is beckoned by a ghost. He has witness his pregnant daughter being kidnapped! With the help of their son, Corby, they start looking for Annie. Unfortunately, Angela is soon kidnapped herself!!! Will they be found in time?
July 21, 2020
What a good book for these times.
What an amazing and talented writer Heather is for bringing 2020 into this book with hope for all.
Thank You.
What an amazing and talented writer Heather is for bringing 2020 into this book with hope for all.
Thank You.
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