Skye McMahon sees things. Good and bad, the past unreels in her mind’s eye like a movie. Such is Skye’s uncanny life. That’s why she’s been summoned by Special Supervisory paranormal investigators Jackson and Angela Crowe to help solve a mystifying murder and kidnapping on the outskirts of historic Salem.

Alicia Bolton discovered her grandfather-in-law had been murdered, her nanny and her young son had both vanished without a trace, and her infant daughter was found terrified and crying in her playpen. Skye, partnered with the intriguing Zachary Erickson, a charmer with a psychic touch, is at first beset only by visions of Salem’s witch trials and the tragic, paranoia-fueled executions. Then she sets foot in the Boltons’ house.

What Skye sees is not another innocent from the 17th century swinging from a noose. What she sees is a bona fide crone, pointed hat and all, preying on the family like something from a children’s nightmarish fairy tale. And when another local woman and her daughter inexplicably vanish, Skye has a second vision—that same wicked witch creeping up on her new victims on a lonely Salem road. It’s impossible to believe. Yet Skye’s visions never lie.

As Skye and Zachary put their otherworldly abilities to use and grow closer with each revelation, they’re lured into an ominous mystery enveloping Salem like a fog. Navigating suspects, whispers of a cult, and a sinister history that threatens to reignite in the present, with Zachary’s help, only Skye can see the way to find the missing—but first, she may have to dance with the devil himself.

Titles in The Crows series include:  The Witching Hour ~ These Ancient Bones ~

The Crows is part of the larger Krewe of Hunters universe.

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

Title:  The Witching Hour
Series:  The Crows #1 (Krewe of Hunters world)
Author:  Heather Graham
Published:  January 27, 2026
Publisher:  Kensington Books
My Rating:  4 stars

The Witching Hour is the beginning of The Crow series, a spin-off of the intense Krewe of Hunter universe.  I cannot begin to tell you how many hours of my life I’ve spent within the Krewe of Hunters world.  I’m loving that we can continue those captivating paranormal stories in another installment of this world.  Frankly, everything you could possibly need to know before picking up Skye and Zachary’s story can be found in the cover description.  Saying much more would deny the reader the chance to discover the twists and turns, unexpected developments, and the chill running down one’s spine as the evil in this story reveals itself.

What I do feel safe in saying is that The Witching Hour captured my imagination from the very start and held me captive until the final page.  I enjoyed running into familiar faces and discovering a new couple to enjoy as they work their unique skills to battle pure evil to a successful, satisfying conclusion.  Is the story perfect?  No, few stories are, yet I enjoyed myself, was entertained, got a chance to meet new Krewe members, and read a satisfying paranormal mystery that kept me guessing and engaged throughout.  And sometimes, diving into a familiar world for a new adventure is enough.  I’ll definitely be on the lookout for the next story in The Crows series.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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