cover image The Reckoners

The Reckoners

Doranna Durgin, . . Tor, $6.99 (385pp) ISBN 978-0-7653-6164-6

Durgin (Scent of Danger ) introduces Lisa “Garrie” McGarrity and her team of Albuquerque ghost hunters in this cheerful paranormal romance series launch. Garrie learned her trade at the age of 10 from Rhonda Rose, an invisible childhood friend who turned out to be a ghost. Now “25 and over the hill,” Garrie is burnt out on helping the dead to finish their business with the living, but otherworldly bounty hunter Trevarr persuades her to fly to San Jose's famously haunted Winchester House, where the ghosts have become strangely agitated. Trevarr makes a tremendous effort to help Garrie and capture her heart, but Garrie doesn't trust him, and she's caught unawares by the dark forces arrayed against her. Readers will enjoy the humorous dialogue and ghost-busting lingo, but numerous unanswered questions may lead to frustration rather than anticipation of sequels. (Feb.)