Scorched Heart

Firebrand Series, Book 4

By: Helen Harper

Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart

My parents were brutally murdered when I was five years old. Their killer has spent the last 25 years in prison for his terrible crimes - but I still have unanswered questions. After all, I am the phoenix. When I die, I am reborn in fire and brimstone. It happens again and again and again. I have no idea where my strange ability came from and nobody to ask. 

Now another shocking murder has been committed in the small village where my parents died and there is evidence which suggests the killer is supernatural. The crime gives me the perfect reason to return to my childhood home. I can offer my expertise as a Supe Squad detective - and seek the truth behind what I really am. 

The trouble is that I might not like what I find.

©2020 Helen Harper (P)2021 Tantor

Third times not just a charm,,

It's still fun!
Yup, third time, read whole series again. Still wish #5 would happen.
Really good story. Excellent characters. The description of clothes and
locations are just enough to make sure you don't get lost, not overdone.
Loved it again and again and again!

Thanks, Kaye

Phoenix spelled Phantastic!

One of the really interesting things about audio books is how when you purchase a book you are given suggestions to others you may like .. to authors actually that you may like. This happened a couple years ago with Hellen Harper. The other day I was re-listening to her 'Lazy Girl's Guide to Magic" series and bemoaning the fact that there were only three books. I had clicked her name at some point and found this Firebrand series. Oh my! What a great read these books are. I have always enjoyed Ms Harpers writing but she seems to have reached the tipping point and moved her writing from simply .. really enjoyable to "I can't stop listening .. don't care what time it is .. and when is the next book going to come out". Having reached the end of the current book in the series I am now a bit depressed .. but .. I shall soldier on and look at other books of hers I haven't read yet.

Helen Harper did a great job as always.

I wish she would write faster. I really enjoy her storyline and characters. The twists she uses keep her books entertaining.

Much better than book 3

Having firmly left the nonsense in book 3 behind, this was a good story with enough twists and turns to keep it exciting while also doing some excellent world building.

And once again, Ruth Urquhart did an amazing job.

Still A Big Fan of This Series

I like Lucas and Emma together a lot. They work well together and it’s an upbeat part of the books. I liked the Druid storyline and hope some simple magic continues in the storyline.

I enjoyed learning more about Emma's past and how she came to be.

Looking forward to the next installment. My fave series, so hope it continues for a long while.

Ruth Urquhart does a great job as narrator.