This review is for the entire audiobook series, 1 – 4 of the Killhaven Police by H. Claire Taylor and Brock Bloodworth. I received the series as part of a promotion. It is not typically the style or subject that interests me, and this is not your typical paranormal or were-creature story.

H. Claire Taylor is a well-known writing coach who writes with a wicked sense of humor and sarcasm. I’ve been following her for a couple years on the podcast, Sell More Books show. I pulled the trigger on the promotion when I saw the series is labeled as a ‘dark comedy.’ It lives up to its moniker. Claire’s wit and humor hooked me right away. The narrator/voice actor, Adam Verner, does a great job– his voice(s) fit the characters and action perfectly.

The story follows Norman Green (a play on words?) a human, rookie cop in the town of Killhaven, Texas, in a world where super-naturals; were-creatures and shape-shifters are normal–and each version has their strengths and quirks. The series starts with a somewhat clueless Officer Green, fresh out of the academy, beginning his field training, thrown into a department where almost all the officers and suspects are paranormals.

Claire has some great insight into the workings of typical police stations and communications between officers. Her descriptions of procedures and the relationships between officers add a touch of realism to this quirky story.

Claire puts it all together exceedingly well with criminal-world leprechauns, elves, cherubs, werewolves and vampires. Each ‘species’ has their strengths, powers and weaknesses. The pacing is perfect, the sarcasm wicked, and I loved the well-thought-out, three-dimensional characters. I was hooked right from the start and the story held me until the end. If she continues the series, I’ll immediately sign up for the next one.

The bottom line; I’m now a fan for H. Claire Taylor, Brock Bloodworth and Adam Verner. I highly recommend the Killhaven Police for a good, non-serious read or listen. Try a sample and enjoy.