Fade to Black (Krewe of Hunters, #24)

by Heather Graham

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This was my first time listening to a book in this series, but when I saw that Luke Daniels was narrating I jumped for it. He did a fantastic job with the characters and it was fun hearing hints of Oberon and Orla (Iron Druid Chronicles).

Fade to Black begins at Comic-con where Marnie Davante a famous sitcom star, makes an appearance, to help fund her dream of opening a children's theater. Things turn upside down when her co-star is murdered by a man dressed as a comic villain. Meanwhile, PI Bryan McFadden is dealing with his mother's ghost. She wants him to go help, Marine. Apparently, his mom knows something he doesn't. To appease his mom he goes, and it's a good thing too because it looks like someone is targeting Marnie.

Graham serve the romance in these stories as a side dish but feel genuine. Both Marnie and Bryan were great characters. Having grown up in Hollywood, Marnie is a little skeptical of everyone and between seeing the ghost of her friend and the murder she doesn't trust Bryan. The chemistry was there under the snark and it was fun seeing calm, cool and collected McFadden win her over.

Ghosts, Hollywood and sitcom sets kept me engaged as we tried to thwart a killer. Graham provided a few twists and a sweet romance with a touch of heat. Secondary characters from co-workers to local law enforcement helped develop the story and provide suspects. Jackson Crow and his wife arrive to assist Bryan s they continue to court him. Adam, the founder of this special FBI task force,  makes a brief appearance.

I thought the murder mystery was clever although, I felt the story dragged a little in the middle. I am happy to report that the ending wrapped up loose threads and gave us closer. Fans of murder mysteries with a touch of paranormal woo-woo will enjoy Fade to Black. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer