Week 34 Reviews: Sound of Darkness, Aura of Night

From Goodreads:

The cries of the dead are deafening

Women are being taken in Virginia, and FBI agent Mark Gallagher is determined to put a stop to it. Certain he's closing in on the killer known as The Embracer, Mark is less than thrilled when he's partnered with rookie agent Colleen Law, worried she's a liability when there's so much at stake.

But like everyone in the Krewe of Hunters, Colleen has talents that extend beyond the usual investigative toolbox. She can hear the voices of the victims in her head, and they're telling her she and Mark are near to uncovering the truth.

When Mark's prime suspect takes a liking to Colleen, he's surprisingly protective of his new partner, even as he admits her connection to the victims is key. But tense interrogations turn dangerously personal when someone close to Colleen goes missing, luring the agents deep into the shadows of wooded rural Virginia, where nobody can hear them scream.

From Goodreads:

True evil never dies. It only waits in the dark.

All book editor Megan Law wants is to bury the memory of her brutal kidnapping and move on with her life. So when her publisher asks her to spin her hellish experience into the next bestseller, Megan agrees only because it might help keep other women safe. Then a mysterious, gruesome package arrives in the mail—a reminder that the nightmare isn't over just yet.

FBI investigator Ragnar Johnson is running out of time. He knows in his gut there's more to the recent Embracer killings, and he needs Megan's help. Even with their rocky past behind them, working together now isn't going to be easy. But when things take a deadly turn, Megan and Ragnar discover a deep connection that they'll have to use, because something is trying to tear them apart…forever.

My Review:
Oh, these were so great new additions to the series! This series has such a cool concept, of law enforcement officers who solve crimes with the help of the ghosts that they can see, as well as the romances that they have along the way, and I enjoy each installment! Plus there's dogs, and this year's trilogy is focused on these triplets, that was fantastic! 

These two books are connected by the Embracer killings, and Mark and Ragnar are partners investigating. So that was interesting to see it carry over from one book to the next, that was something new for this series (when there was also a new couple for each book!)

Colleen's unique talent came in handy, being able to hear these kidnapped victims in her head. That helped get some clues that eventually helped solve the case, which was really great! And I loved their romance, of how he didn't want to work with her, but realized his mistake! 

Aura of Night, I felt so badly for Megan. For her employers to ask her to write about her experiences, that was a tough situation, but her reasoning for doing so was great. And oh, I loved her and Ragnar, they were a great team investigating this mystery! 

I had a great time with these books, and I can't wait for more! 

Author: Heather Graham
Series: Krewe of Hunters #36, 37
Read: August 21st, 22nd, 2022
Source: NetGalley/Bought, Edelweiss/Bought
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2022 Books and a WoW Books! 
Publisher: MIRA
Published: May 24th 2022, July 26th 2022

Sound of Darkness:

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars

Aura of Night:

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars