Thursday, October 27, 2022

10.27.2022 - The Widowmaker

 The Widowmaker by Hannah Morrissey

Many thanks to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the second Black Harbor book by Hannah Morrissey, wonderfully narrated by both Adam Verner and Xe Sands - 4.5 stars rounded up!

Twenty years ago, rich businessman Clive Reynolds disappeared.  But now his car, a 1978 Porsche dubbed the Widowmaker, has been found submerged with a body inside.  New investigator Ryan Hudson has been assigned the case - his first as lead investigator - but he is distracted by the murder of his partner and friend.  When a witness to the murder, Morgan Mori, was just photographing the Reynolds Christmas party, the two storylines become entwined.  And Morgan is dealing with her own demons.

I was so intrigued with Morrissey's debut novel - Hello, Transcriber - which also took place in Black Harbor.  This one was just as dark, atmospheric and powerful with great characters.  I really felt for Morgan and Ryan and was intrigued at their past stories and how they are trying to move on.  A main character from the first book, Nik Kole, is back with a minor role here.  Black Harbor is the perfect name for this town with lots of dark secrets - don't miss this book!  

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