Dying Breath
Buried alive…As a teenager, Vickie Preston survived an attack by a serial killer. That was the first time she saw a ghost. Now the city of Boston is being terrorized–someone is kidnapping women and burying them alive, but cruelly leaving a glimmer of hope for the authorities by sending a clue about their location. Vickie is pulled into the investigation when her name is mentioned in one of the notes. And as a historian, she has the knowledge to help uncover the graves the killer known as the Undertaker is choosing. But she also has another, unique lead: the spirit of one of the victims is appearing to her in dreams.Special Agent Griffin Price is on the case for the Krewe of Hunters, the FBI's special unit for paranormal investigators. He feels particularly protective of Vickie, since their shared past is connected to the threat that currently surrounds them. With the killer accelerating his plans, time is running out for more victims hidden around the city. Vickie is becoming closer with Griffin, but she's getting too close to the danger, and every breath could be her last.
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Buried alive...
As a teenager, Vickie Preston survived an attack by a serial killer. That was the first time she saw a ghost. Now the city of Boston is being terrorizedâsomeone is kidnapping women and burying them alive, but cruelly leaving a glimmer of hope for the authorities by sending a clue about their location. Vickie is pulled into the investigation when her name is mentioned in one of the notes. And as a historian, she has the knowledge to help uncover the graves the killer known as the Undertaker is choosing. But she also has another, unique lead: the spirit of one of the victims is appearing to her in dreams.
Special Agent Griffin Price is on the case for the Krewe of Hunters, the FBIâs special unit for paranormal investigators. He feels particularly protective of Vickie, since their shared past is connected to the threat that currently surrounds them. With the killer accelerating his plans, time is running out for more victims hidden around the city. Vickie is becoming closer with Griffin, but sheâs getting too close to the danger, and every breath could be her last.
Praise for the novels of
New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham
âEach new book involving the Krewe of Hunters takes the reader on a dark adventure where speaking to the dead is an everyday occurrence, the past and present collide and compelling characters find a sense of belonging. Grahamâs skill for rendering her world in such vivid detail makes readers want to know more about the real-life locations she draws from.â
âRT Book Reviews
âIntricate, fast-paced, and intense, this riveting thriller blends romance and suspense in perfect combination and keeps readers guessing and the tension taut until the very end.â
âLibrary Journal on Flawless
âRiveting mystery...interesting history, sweet romance with a second chance at love.â
âFresh Fiction on Darkest Journey
âGraham is a master at world building and her latest is a thrilling, dark, and deadly tale of romantic suspense.â
âBooklist, starred review, on Haunted Destiny
âThe Krewe is back! Graham excels at weaving history, finding the proper balance between past and present and keeping a story fresh and authentic, with Haunted Destiny being no exception. The chaos and camaraderie of the characters are captured with vivid detail, and the identity of the killer will keep you guessing until the very end.â
âRT Book Reviews
âGraham is the queen of romantic suspense.â
âRT Book Reviews
To the great and amazing state of Massachusetts
and my family there.
Some people marry for money...
When I was eighteen and madly in love, I could have married to acquire my in-law family, the most wonderful group of people one could imagine, stemming from the Miro and Pozzessere tribes. All in all now, that is well over a hundred peopleâand every one of them is wonderful!
This book, though, is especially in memory of Uncle George,
my whist partner, cribbage instructor and so much more. He taught about decency, kindness, generosity and compassion in the best possible wayâ simply by very quietly maintaining all those qualities himself.
For Auntie Dee, the best aunt anyone could imagine,
who has always called me her niece, and never her in-law.
For Kenny, Doreen, John, Bill, Ashley, Eric, Anna and Alexâ
I am privileged to have you all in my life.
Victoria (Vickie) Prestonâhistorian, author
and youth-group leader
Griffin Pryceâspecial agent with the FBIâs Krewe of Hunters
Jackson Crowâfield director, Krewe of Hunters
Bertram Aldridgeâserial killer, in prison
Chrissy and George Ballantineâfamily friends of Vickieâs
Dylan BallantineâChrissy and Georgeâs teenaged son,
now a ghost
Noah BallantineâChrissy and Georgeâs young son,
nine years old
Friends and family
Lucy and Dr. Philip PrestonâVickieâs parents
Roxanne GreeleyâVickieâs best friend
Hank FremontâVickieâs high school boyfriend
Mario Caroâruns local family restaurant Pasta Fagioli
Local law enforcement
Detective David BarnesâBoston PD
Lenora Connorâhypnotist
Carl Lumleyâprivate security
Donald Baughâprivate security
Students in Vickieâs youth group
Art Groton, Hardy Richardson, Cheryl Taylor,
Cathy MacDonald, Jan, Frank, Ivan, Gio, Cindy and Sasha
Contents
The side door was open just a hair, but that little bit brought a hint of wintry air that sent a chill racing down Vickie Prestonâs spine. She shivered. She moved closer to the door and found herself looking out at the day through the double-paned window.
It was gray. Turning darker quickly as the day waned into the late afternoon.
Nothing unexpected, since it was winter, and still...
She felt unnerved. The wind seemed to have a keening sound about itâa sound that made her think of her granny OâMalley talking about banshees wailing.
