Steinbeck and Reed are back! I was so excited to read “ The Reaping” after the ending in “The Taken Ones” left me wanting (needing) to know more. “The Reaping” is a story about a cold case in a Minnesota unincorporated village that keeps to themselves. I loved how the author made you feel like you were digging into the secrets of the town with the main characters. This one is told from 3 view points like the last but left me a little confused. I wish the author had explained a little more about Rannie in the first chapter before jumping into his point of view. I really got into this book about half way through and couldn’t put it down. After this ending, I’m ready for the next one!
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Jess Lourey does it again! Every one of the books I’ve read by her are tense, creepy, and thrilling. I especially love the dynamics between Harry and Van, and in this installment we get to learn more about Harry’s origins and backstory. Plus the setting is familiar as I’m from the Duluth area. Like many of her books, I can’t put them down and finished this in one day. The ending sets us up for wanting more and discovering more connections between Harry and Van! Five stars!!!
Thank you to NetGalley, Jess Lourey, and the publisher for an advanced read copy!

The Reaping is a follow up book to The Taken Ones by Jess Lourey. Reed and Steinbeck are officially a team when they are looking into a cold case in the Duluth area. The location brings back ghosts for Harry Steinbeck that include his missing sister. The duo also get tangled up in a small town with unusual roots and traditions that will do anything to protect their town including protecting a killer and kill their own.

Jess Lourey is an automatic read for me now. They always come through with the perfect amount of creepy and spooky, and the characters are on point.