This is an enjoyable, albeit extremely short, read with an interesting setting and characters. My big gripe is that this is too short and I feel readers are getting the short end of the stick; having to purchase the "series" books to finish the adventure, which may actually equate to one or two "full" books. I get it, I've seen business model, but that doesn't mean I agree with the practice. So, One Star Reduction on the shaft. That said, I found myself enjoying what little was there. You definitely don't get much character development, but the foundation is there. There are definitely some strange things going on in Hemlock Hollow. Of course, there is a hunky dude/handy-man type to go along with a young adult, Grace, whom returns home after a six-month absence fueled by booze, sex, and self-loathing. His back-story? Don't know. What was the recent and tragic death of her family about? Not sure. The style is good, the writing and editing are fine as well. Depending on price, one may wait to see if there is a two-volume combo or box set available. As it stands now, all four books are available. D'oh! Yes, there is a 4-book series available, but it is currently the same cost as if you purchased each separately.
4 of 5 Stars
From the Publisher:
As a third generation mortician, Grace has seen her fair share of bodies. But nothing has prepared her for what she discovers in the basement of her family’s funeral home. The recent and tragic death of her family has her teetering on the edge of reality; she yearns for oblivion. But her handsome new neighbor seems determined to save her despite her protests. All Grace wants is to put the past behind her — to sell the Deacon Funeral Home and escape to a foreign country with the cash. But a powerful and dangerous secret is buried in the bowels of the Home. It’s the Deacons’ job to protect that secret, but someone has found it out. Grace must embrace her legacy and commit to life in Hemlock Hollow to save the souls of her family members and the human race. Will she discover who’s after the secret before it’s too late?
