The Dead Heat of Summer: Krewe of Hunters
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The Dead Heat of Summer: Krewe of Hunters

by Heather Graham

About this book

Casey Nicholson has always been a little bit sensitive, and she puts it to use in her shop in Jackson Square, where she reads tarot cards and tea leaves. She’s not a medium, but she can read people well.

When the ghost of Lena Marceau comes to her in the cemetery, shedding tears and begging for help, Casey’s at first terrified and then determined. Lena knows she was the victim of a malicious murder. Assumes her husband was, as well, and now fears that her daughter and sister are also in danger. And all over what she believes is someone’s quest to control Marceau Industries, the company left to Lena’s late husband.

Casey isn’t sure how she can help Lena. She isn’t an investigator or with any arm of law enforcement. But when she receives a visit from a tall, dark and very handsome stranger—ironically an FBI agent—she realizes that she’s being drawn into a deadly game where she must discover the truth or possibly die trying.

Special Agent Ryder McKinley of the Krewe of Hunters has his own strange connection to the case. Hoping to solve the mystery of his cousin’s death, he arrives at Casey’s shop during his hunt for answers and finds something wholly unexpected. He fears that Casey’s involvement puts her in danger, yet she’s already knee-deep in deadly waters. Unfortunately, there’s nothing to do but follow the leads and hope they don’t also fall prey to the vicious and very human evil hunting his family.

Reviews for The Dead Heat of Summer:

My first Heather Graham book and I LOVED IT THROUGH AND THROUGH! Exciting, captivating, thrilling with a little bit of spook and a whole lot of chemistry, The Dead heat Of Summer was spectacular fun and now more than ever, I am looking forward to reading previous and forthcoming books from this talented author! This was such an easy to follow story that was as exciting and fun as it was mysterious and adventurous. The characters are awesome and full of personality while the plot is mysterious and mesmerizing. I loved it! Marie Brown

As always, Heather's book is well written and hard to put down. This Krewe of Hunters Novella is fast-paced and filled with intrigue as well as the paranormal! Read this exciting story to find out what happens!! Karel Apgar

Heather Graham is phenomenal! Her ghostly/romance mysteries are to die for! 😁 I loved the storyline in this one and the characters were fantastic. I try to never start reading them before bedtime because then I don't get any sleep. Too hard to put down! These ghostly mysteries are extremely addictive! I never miss a one! Getting ready to read the newest one!!! Kindle Customer

I love these short stories that Heather Graham is so gifted at telling. Even if you’re not familiar with the Krew, you’ll enjoy this book. moonlightjourney

Publication Date
May 25, 2026
ASIN
B0GHPY63ZZ

Reader Reviews

A GREAT STORY FROM A GREAT AUTHOR

April 30, 2026

ENJOYED THE STORY )

Dead heat of summer

December 29, 2025

Great book and great writer )

Good

April 11, 2021

A short and sweet novella addition to the Krewe of Hunters series. If you’re a fan of the Krewe of Hunters, then this novella is an enjoyable short standalone. If you’ve never read any of them, I’d recommend going back to the beginning and starting there, because it’s a good idea to know the background before reading the novellas! Recommended for fans of paranormal romance, and Krewe of Hunters fans. )

Heather Graham Produces Another Great Story!!

September 24, 2020

As always Heather's book is well written and hard to put down. This Krewe of Hunters Novella is fast paced and filled with intrigue as well as the paranormal! Casey owns a shop with a couple of close friends in the French Quarter in New Orleans which caters to clientele who are interested in having their tea leaves or tarot cards read. They also sell other items. While no one is a true medium, Casey, who has a degree in psychology, is very good at reading people. She becomes involved in the...

Fabulous

September 16, 2020

Casey Nicholson isn't a medium, she's just very good st reading people. So, when a ghost appears to her in the cemetery, she's shocked and scared at first but soon comes to the realization that it really happened and becomes determined to help since she knows the person. Lena Marceau shows herself to Casey because she desperately wants to keep her daughter and sister safe and knows that the person or people who killed her and her husband won't stop. FBI Special Agent Ryder McKinley goes to see...

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