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The Unlucky Ones
Hannah Morrissey
Minotaur Books
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Woohoo, Hazel is back and I couldn’t be happier! I thoroughly enjoyed diving into this story. From the very first page, I was hooked on what brought Hazel back into the mix, and let me just say... the drama, the darkness, the secrets, it was chef's kiss perfection. Morrissey really knows how to create that gritty, atmospheric vibe that makes Black Harbor feel so hauntingly alive.

The twists kept me on my toes, and I loved watching the layers peel back as the mystery unfolded. Hazel’s voice is as sharp and compelling as ever, and the way she navigates the shadows of this town? Totally captivating. It’s emotional, it’s intense, and it’s just SO GOOD.
If you haven’t already picked up the rest of the Black Harbor series, what are you even doing? This series has it all — moody vibes, complex characters, and just the right amount of tension and grit. You don’t want to miss it.

And do yourself a big favor: go "stalk" Hannah Morrissey's socials to see what she's cooking up next. Trust me, you’ll want to be the first to know. This author is on fire 😁🔥

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Hazel is back in Black Harbor after her ex-husband is murdered. I was so excited to see Hazel and Cole together again and it was exactly what I had hoped for. Other than Tommy being murdered of course. Although I did have a strong dislike for him after the way he treated Hazel. There was so much tangled up in this one with Tommy’s friend also being murdered and then all the guns missing. I don’t know if this is the last trip to Black Harbor for this author but I truly hope not. I really have enjoyed this whole series.

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This was a really good story in that it brought us full circle back to the first book in the series, featuring Hazel and Kole, and it also mentions various elements from the other books as well. I'll admit to not remembering a whole lot from book 1, as it's been quite a while since I read that one, but I think there was enough detail included in this one to help readers recall those events without it being a "previously on" kind of recap, which can bog down the new story in favor of the old one.

As for the overall plot in this one, I figured it out fairly early on and was kind of hoping I wasn't right, or at least only partially right, as the others in this series have kept me on my toes until much closer to the end. However, I do appreciate how it was all laid out and that the detectives had to wait for various bits of information they each knew to be combined with what the others had learned in order to solve the case, which is obviously what happens in real life. All in all, I would definitely recommend this book if you're a fan of the series, and though I hope there are more to come in this world, this also serves as a wrap-up of sorts, which left me satisfied at the end of the final page.

4 stars

**I received a review copy from Netgalley and am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and comments contained within are my own.**

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I love this series (even though Kole is apparently blond and doesn't look like Dr. Kovač from ER). I am really eager to see what is next for the whole cast of characters, especially Hazel. One thing I wished was that the other characters that have had books about them previously would have played a larger role in this one. The Unlucky Ones was definitely primarily focused on Hazel and Kole.

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This was definitely my favorite out of the series!
I'm glad Hazel came back to Black Harbor!
I love how everything kind of came full circle.
I know I've said this before, but I love how the book throws out a set of suspects, and the real one is kind of the one you least expect.
I also like how the suspect was mentioned in prior books.
I like how the characters are recurring as well.
This was just a great series overall, and I would definitely recommend it!

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I absolutely love this series. I skipped book 3 to read this one first because I am obsessed with Kole and Hazel’s relationship! This can easily be read as a stand-alone. This was a dark and twisty mystery that I could not put down.

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This is my first time reading Hannah books and this book is very good. This is a Black Harbor series and Hazel Greenlee returns to Black Harbor after her ex husband, Tommy, is killed inside the Mineshaft, a club/bar full of big and small time criminals. Hazel used to work as a transcriber for the local police and that's how she met and fell in love with Sergeant Nikolai Kole of the Black Harbor police dept.

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Hazel returns to the town she escaped to help solve the murder of her ex-husband. The town has so many bad memories. And the town has become a hot mess of violence and drugs. Hazel hooks back up with her past policeman lover as they work on solving what happened. The story is interesting. I was entertained.

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Where do I even begin, this was diabolical and kept me guessing. I love Hannah's style of writing, she leaves alot to the imagination and it hooked me early on.

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The Unlucky Ones delivers a gritty, high-octane thriller steeped in atmosphere and driven by complex relationships. Fans of dark, emotionally charged police procedurals with strong character work will find this fourth installment of the Black Harbour novels compelling. A bit of violence goes a long way.

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Another absolute banger from the queen of Black Harbor! I was not at all surprised to love this book - it's a darkly beautiful story of redemption, forward progress, closure, self discovery, and ultimately, love. Hannah is such a wonderful author; I would truly read anything she writes! I loved the Black Harbor series and I am so in love with the way this series came to a close.

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Have enjoyed this series and this one was good. Hazel’s ex is murdered and it brings her back where she does not want to be.

Audio was well done and narrators protrayed the characters well.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press for an ARC and Macmillan Audio for an ALC.

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I started this series very interested as I'm a medical transcriber for 25 years. I have grown very fond of Hazel's character. The author continues her story seamlessly through each novel. Hazel has vowed to never return to Black Harbor. The town eats everyone alive it seems. When Hazel finds out her ex-husband Tommy has been murdered, she reluctantly goes back. The chemistry between Cole and Hazel is palpable. Will they figure out who killed Tommy and why? Will Hazel get through this without becoming a suspect. The ending is a great twist. I do hope Hannah continues Hazel's story. B

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I loved seeing Hazel and Nikolai reunited in this one, even if they don’t want to be. Hazel’s ex is murdered and it brings her back to a place she was so determined to escape.

I listened to the audio of this one and the narration was great. Angela and Robb did a wonderful job portraying Hazel and Nikolai.

I like that this book has both murder/mystery and a little romance. I flew through it.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio for my copies of this book.

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This is the first book in the Black Harbor series, and it focuses on the characters from the first book in the series, Hello, Transcriber - which is the only book in this series that I haven't (yet) read. I considered going back and reading that first book, but instead just dove in here. And for the most part, I was fine. But I will absolutely go back and read that first book soon.
If Black Harbor, Wisconsin exists (as far as I can tell it's fictional), it isn't a place I'd want to visit - this series is hardly a glowing review of the town - more of a cautionary tale to convince the reader to steer clear. These have been dark, gritty mysteries about a town that's seen better days, and this newest one is no exception. Some of the characters are familiar from previous books. In this one, the transcriber from the original book has returned to Black Harbor after the murder of her ex-husband, and ends up working with her former lover, a police detective, to try to figure how who murdered him and why. Lots of seedy characters, lots of gritty life on the streets scenes, lots of angst. And I thoroughly enjoyed it all. It's told from the points of view of both main characters, and since the audiobook is narrated by Angela Dawe & Robb Moreira, it made it simple to know whose point of view we were seeing with each chapter. And both of them provided excellent narrations.
My thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for providing copies for an unbiased review.

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Book 4 in this series…..I loved the first 3 books. This one was just ok for me. It seems like this one was a bit rushed & I found myself much less engaged in The Unlucky Ones than I did with the first 3 books.

I would recommend this author & the series but this is definitely my least favorite.

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I wasn’t pulled in to the story as much as I would have liked to be. The ending really pulled it together but the beginning was slow for me. I understand why there was a love interest but I could have done without it. Nothing I would rave about unfortunately.

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Unfortunately, I really could not get into this novel. Maybe if I had read the series from the beginning, and not started with the 4th, I’m not sure. I expected some kind of “Gotham cop” style but the characters were just boring.

Overall, I rate this novel 2 out of 5 stars.

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Well one thing about it…I do not want to live in Black Harbor. Black Harbor is full of crime.

I enjoyed this novel. It is full of drama, police procedure and relatable characters.

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I didn't realize this was the fourth book in the series when I got it. This is a book where I feel you need to read the previous books to fully appreciate this one. After I read it and glanced at reviews, so many were excited by the return of Hazel and her reunion with Kole, but there was no background for me. The mystery was suspenseful and interesting. Black Harbor seems to be a place where a lot of crimes occur, giving Kole job security. I may go back and check out the first three of the series and then reread this again.

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