The Cursed

Hannah O'Brien runs a bed-and-breakfast in Key West and has always been able to see the resident ghosts. When a man is murdered in the alley behind her property and his spirit appears asking for help, she calls in her cousin, a member of the FBI's paranormal Krewe of Hunters. The investigation links the present murder to the activities of a smuggling ring and to a historical mystery involving salvagers and a sunken ship. Dallas Samson of the FBI brings his own paranormal gifts to the case.

Luke Daniels is the reliable voice of the Krewe of Hunters series, bringing a steady warmth and energy to the ensemble of investigators that makes even the most formulaic installments feel enjoyable. His facility with the Southern settings and the supernatural elements gives each book a consistent atmosphere without making them feel identical. The audiobook format suits this series well: Daniels' performance turns these mysteries into something closer to listening to stories told by a good storyteller.