Kaf Visual Communication Visual Communication itibaren Kırkyaren, 64700 Kırkyaren/Karahallı/Uşak, Turčija itibaren Kırkyaren, 64700 Kırkyaren/Karahallı/Uşak, Turčija

I don't really remember there being a bad storiy in here, though the first one, by Theodore Sturgeon, had a kind of annoying narrative voice. Everything in here was creative, well written, and unpredictable. I never really liked science fiction until kind of recently, so all these cool ideas are still kind of new to me. And this book, just like almost every other book I've ever read, is better than anything by Haruki Murakami.

I‘m not as attached to Harper Connelly as I am to some of Harris’ other characters. She lacks the quirky humor of Sookie Stackhouse and the stubborn determination of Aurora Teagarden. Instead, she’s a terse, self-conscious woman whom I couldn’t immediately warm up to. Still, these books have covered intriguing mysteries, incorporating a good deal of suspense and many false leads, so that there’s always been a surprise or two to keep me guessing. It’s that aspect that’s kept me reading. Grave Secret proves to be a compelling conclusion to the series. Threads introduced in the three previous installments are tied up neatly, without seeming forced or overly convenient. Harris finally solves the disappearance of Harper’s sister, Cameron, while at the same time giving us a fuller picture of the hardships the siblings endured under their parents' neglect. In addition, Harris further addresses the relationship between the protagonists. I appreciated glimpsing Harper’s periodic confusion and concern, since it upped the realism of the unusual pairing. The pacing is on par with the previous books. Tensions run high throughout and once again there are several possible suspects to examine. The inclusion of Manfred is always entertaining, though I do feel he might have been used to better effect. (On a side note, I think the character of Manfred is golden. I would certainly love to see a series based on his exploits.) The final chapters allow for a steady unveiling of answers, and while I might have liked to delve deeper into the emotional backlash, less is sometimes more. I’m not necessarily sad to see Harper go - the series could be draining at times and, as I said, I’d never fully warmed up to the character. I think four books was the perfect length for exploring her gift, her relationships, and the mysteries both professional and personal. Despite it not being a favorite, the Harper Connelly series is still well worth reading. I’d recommend it to any mystery-lover looking for something a little darker and more brisk than a cozy, but more focused on investigation than your average supernatural read. After four installments, I’m left satisfied!