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Blue Moon Investigations: Boston #1
Drowned Harbor: Blue Moon Investigations: Boston Book 1
A coven of witches bent on murder, a cult of hidden figures raising a leviathan to smite the city … sounds like a regular Wednesday morning for Boston PD’s supernatural division.
Chloe Mayfield is a career cop, but when a high-profile bust goes spectacularly wrong, she finds herself assigned to the losers in Blue Moon …
… and discovers a world she never knew existed.
Tasked to investigate a drowning far from water in a high-rise building, the symbol carved into the victim’s chest defies explanation. Until she begins to pry, and a coven of witches show up with a threat to stay out of their business.
With a wise-cracking dwarf and a senior-citizen claiming to be a descendent of Joan of Arc at her side, she’ll need to uncover the truth and stop the killer. And she’d better do it soon, because the tides are rising, and one single misstep is all it will take to leave the city, not to mention her career, in ruins.
Get ready for high-stakes supernatural action.
An exciting addition to the best-selling Blue Moon Investigations Series written by Steven Higgs, fans of the series will be overjoyed to see familiar characters as well as to meet a few new ones in this thrilling spin-off series.
Chloe Mayfield is a career cop, but when a high-profile bust goes spectacularly wrong, she finds herself assigned to the losers in Blue Moon …
… and discovers a world she never knew existed.
Tasked to investigate a drowning far from water in a high-rise building, the symbol carved into the victim’s chest defies explanation. Until she begins to pry, and a coven of witches show up with a threat to stay out of their business.
With a wise-cracking dwarf and a senior-citizen claiming to be a descendent of Joan of Arc at her side, she’ll need to uncover the truth and stop the killer. And she’d better do it soon, because the tides are rising, and one single misstep is all it will take to leave the city, not to mention her career, in ruins.
Get ready for high-stakes supernatural action.
An exciting addition to the best-selling Blue Moon Investigations Series written by Steven Higgs, fans of the series will be overjoyed to see familiar characters as well as to meet a few new ones in this thrilling spin-off series.
375 pages, Paperback
First published July 10, 2023
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Justin Herzog
68 books34 followersA native Floridian whose resume includes everything from police officer to personal trainer, Justin Herzog fell in love with books from an early age and turned to writing as a career because anything else would have been unthinkable. He is married and currently lives with his wife in Orlando, Florida. They have one dog. He can reached at jherzogwriting@gmail.com or https://www.justinherzog.com
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September 26, 2025
Drowned Harbor
by Justin Herzog, Steve Higgs
I've read some of Higgs' other series of his Blue Moon Investigations and really enjoyed them. This book was on sale so win-win for me!
This has a variety of characters that keep it interesting, a good plot, crazy situations, and the most importantly, scattered humor! Can't go wrong with the Blue Moon.
by Justin Herzog, Steve Higgs
I've read some of Higgs' other series of his Blue Moon Investigations and really enjoyed them. This book was on sale so win-win for me!
This has a variety of characters that keep it interesting, a good plot, crazy situations, and the most importantly, scattered humor! Can't go wrong with the Blue Moon.
August 25, 2024
3.5 stars
November 12, 2024
Just horrible audio book.
The AI reading this is God awful. I gave it 30 minutes and gave up. There are self published authors who read their own books that are 5 times better than this AI
The AI reading this is God awful. I gave it 30 minutes and gave up. There are self published authors who read their own books that are 5 times better than this AI
February 17, 2024
Blue moon still rocks!
Justin Herzog and Steve Higgs have written this series with great characters and non-stop paranormal mysteries. As long as Blue Moon Investigations continues, they have an avid reader!
Justin Herzog and Steve Higgs have written this series with great characters and non-stop paranormal mysteries. As long as Blue Moon Investigations continues, they have an avid reader!
September 22, 2023
The characters were great
A working knowledge of BostonWould have helped this author a lot, even a map or a guide book. The book it self is good, but every time the author made a mistake about about Boston I had to put the book down.
A working knowledge of BostonWould have helped this author a lot, even a map or a guide book. The book it self is good, but every time the author made a mistake about about Boston I had to put the book down.
February 18, 2024
After being “reassigned” to a department with two - now three - staff, police officer Chloe Mayfield is in for a reality shock.
“You’re telling me the Boston Police department has an entire division dedicated to investigating ghosts, boogie-monsters and little green men?”
She’s supposed to find proof that things that go bump in the night are just humans. But a brutal murder leads her into a world of Cthulhu-like monsters, cult members, witches, and ancient humans.
This story takes us on a wild journey through Boston, which was super fun for me since I live in Massachusetts. I had a lot of “I know that place” moments. We meet amazing characters, like the owner of Blind Owl Books, and Big Ben, a hunk of a man that I hope we see more of in later books. We explore the lowest of the low and the highest of the high societies, ranging from paid women to business owners and multi-millionaires. And oh yeah we (okay, Chloe) solve a murder on the way. I did not see anything about the ending coming!
Overall, LOVED this so much!
“You’re telling me the Boston Police department has an entire division dedicated to investigating ghosts, boogie-monsters and little green men?”
She’s supposed to find proof that things that go bump in the night are just humans. But a brutal murder leads her into a world of Cthulhu-like monsters, cult members, witches, and ancient humans.
This story takes us on a wild journey through Boston, which was super fun for me since I live in Massachusetts. I had a lot of “I know that place” moments. We meet amazing characters, like the owner of Blind Owl Books, and Big Ben, a hunk of a man that I hope we see more of in later books. We explore the lowest of the low and the highest of the high societies, ranging from paid women to business owners and multi-millionaires. And oh yeah we (okay, Chloe) solve a murder on the way. I did not see anything about the ending coming!
Overall, LOVED this so much!
October 14, 2023
Drowned Harbor by Justin Herzog and Steve Higgs is the first book in a new series based on Blue Moon Investigations in Boston. The group is at a special offsite location where they get the odd cases. For example, a man is killed with a strange paralyzing substance. No one believes it is done by monsters but it is an unusual way to murder someone so the Blue Moon group get the case. The story is fast and interesting. There is a connection between the head of the Boston group and the Blue Moon group in England so all of the books already available about the England group written by Steve Higgs will fit right in. If you have not read Steve Higgs, do yourself a favor and read every book he has written, they are excellent. This is my first book by Justin Herzog but I plan to continue with this series and try another of his books. It is always fun to have a new author.
September 26, 2023
Drowned Harbor-Blue Moon Boston-Book 1 by Justin Herzog is an awesome start to this new Blue Moon series in Boston. In this story, Blue Moon is a division of the Boston Police Department and is aligned with Tempest Michael’s Paranormal Investigation business in England.
John Kermit is in charge, is originally from England, and has connections with Tempest Michael’s organization. Chloe Mayfield, a police sergeant, joins the division and the action starts.
Since this story takes place in Boston, it follows that this first story involves a coven of witches. What could be more iconic?
This is a different, and fun, story that you will enjoy.
John Kermit is in charge, is originally from England, and has connections with Tempest Michael’s organization. Chloe Mayfield, a police sergeant, joins the division and the action starts.
Since this story takes place in Boston, it follows that this first story involves a coven of witches. What could be more iconic?
This is a different, and fun, story that you will enjoy.
September 5, 2023
Drowned Harbor Review
Awesome read! What a great start to a new series , brilliant setup , cameos from a few familiar characters. Lots packed in , a fast paced ride along adventure . Well written , very good plots and the right blend of Blue Moon under an independent branch umbrella. There’s lots to look forward to in the future , I’m certainly invested 100% to this as a firm favourite already .A veritable masterpiece, a joy for anyone that enjoys the Bluemoon series.
I read an advance copy of this book and my review is my own words voluntary
Awesome read! What a great start to a new series , brilliant setup , cameos from a few familiar characters. Lots packed in , a fast paced ride along adventure . Well written , very good plots and the right blend of Blue Moon under an independent branch umbrella. There’s lots to look forward to in the future , I’m certainly invested 100% to this as a firm favourite already .A veritable masterpiece, a joy for anyone that enjoys the Bluemoon series.
I read an advance copy of this book and my review is my own words voluntary
November 18, 2024
I borrowed this book because there was a plug saying it would make me laugh more than Stephanie Plum in the Janet Evonovich novels. I made it 25% through the book without even a smirk. Maybe I would have gotten into this if I hadn't been looking for the light hearted snarky hilarity of the Stephanie Plum character. I won't give it less than 3 stars though since I didn't finish it. I just wanted to warn other Stephanie Plum fans that you will be hugely disappointed if you read this for that reason.
September 2, 2023
How on earth does a man drown when there's no water anywhere???
This story takes the detectives in the Paranormal Division on a hair-raising journey as they try to unravel one of the most unusual murders they've come across. With the celebration of the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party just days away, can the team crack the case in time to enjoy the festivities? They will give it their absolute best efforts, even if it kills them. Well written story and highly entertaining.
This story takes the detectives in the Paranormal Division on a hair-raising journey as they try to unravel one of the most unusual murders they've come across. With the celebration of the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party just days away, can the team crack the case in time to enjoy the festivities? They will give it their absolute best efforts, even if it kills them. Well written story and highly entertaining.
October 1, 2023
Blue Moon Boston a hit
I really love this version of the Blue Moon investigations. New characters and new locations. I look forward to reading how these new people develop their personalities. Being a former female police officer myself I loved seeing a strong smart personality.I do enjoy the author doesn’t make the women simpering idiots and the men Neanderthals. I love the friendships.
I look forward to reading more of all the Blue Moon investigations books.
I really love this version of the Blue Moon investigations. New characters and new locations. I look forward to reading how these new people develop their personalities. Being a former female police officer myself I loved seeing a strong smart personality.I do enjoy the author doesn’t make the women simpering idiots and the men Neanderthals. I love the friendships.
I look forward to reading more of all the Blue Moon investigations books.
December 7, 2023
Not as expected
I have enjoyed Steve's books and the main reason was they did not have a lot sexual content or vulgar language. The Boston series is not good prose for those of us who are Christian. I have always read his first series with pleasure and recommend them to fellow readers. I was not appreciating this book at all. There was no actual sex but implied almost through out.. I may not decide to give the second of this series.
I have enjoyed Steve's books and the main reason was they did not have a lot sexual content or vulgar language. The Boston series is not good prose for those of us who are Christian. I have always read his first series with pleasure and recommend them to fellow readers. I was not appreciating this book at all. There was no actual sex but implied almost through out.. I may not decide to give the second of this series.
February 15, 2024
Good suspense
Interesting characters. No over the top violence. Lots of logic applied, which results in reasonable explanations. Chloe fits right in with Blue Moon squad. Kermit while unusual in his own right, the perfect leader for Blue Moon team. Just enough sophistication and polish to raise the bar for the police. A great counter to Chloe.
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Interesting characters. No over the top violence. Lots of logic applied, which results in reasonable explanations. Chloe fits right in with Blue Moon squad. Kermit while unusual in his own right, the perfect leader for Blue Moon team. Just enough sophistication and polish to raise the bar for the police. A great counter to Chloe.
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October 5, 2023
Excellent start
Been reading Steve higgs books for a while now so when he teams up with a new author I like to see how it goes and I wasn't disappointed, plenty of action, great characters and some plot twists. Definitely a series I'm going to enjoy. Keep up the great work guys
Been reading Steve higgs books for a while now so when he teams up with a new author I like to see how it goes and I wasn't disappointed, plenty of action, great characters and some plot twists. Definitely a series I'm going to enjoy. Keep up the great work guys
November 11, 2023
Great
A great read. A disgraced police officer gets transferred to the Blue Moon division that investigates odd crime with a paranormal edge. Wonderful characters, entertaining dialogue and a great story. I will definitely be reading more of these.
A great read. A disgraced police officer gets transferred to the Blue Moon division that investigates odd crime with a paranormal edge. Wonderful characters, entertaining dialogue and a great story. I will definitely be reading more of these.
December 29, 2023
Very enjoyable!
This was fun to read! Plenty of action, good characters, and well written.
I do like that Blue Moon Paranormal has crossed the Pond, and expanding in the USA. I’m looking forward to reading more.
This was fun to read! Plenty of action, good characters, and well written.
I do like that Blue Moon Paranormal has crossed the Pond, and expanding in the USA. I’m looking forward to reading more.
January 7, 2024
Great spin off of the OG Blue Moon series
This was an enjoyable read and is much better than the Appalachia Blue Moon books. The characters were more developed and fleshed out and the story line more coherent.
This was an enjoyable read and is much better than the Appalachia Blue Moon books. The characters were more developed and fleshed out and the story line more coherent.
February 8, 2024
Great new crew
The Boston branch is a little different...the members are cops. Of course, there is a bit of an X-Files vibe since the Blue Moon Division is...unusual. Great characters, lots of action and a twisted plot make this an enjoyable read.
The Boston branch is a little different...the members are cops. Of course, there is a bit of an X-Files vibe since the Blue Moon Division is...unusual. Great characters, lots of action and a twisted plot make this an enjoyable read.
April 6, 2024
I’m in love, with all Steve Higgs book series, so was pleased with the spin-off of blue moon Boston, Justin you did a great job writing the First Boston book. I Like Chloe, she believable gutsy and tough. Kermit, great partner for Chloe. And I like how you brought Frank into the series. Good read.
June 28, 2024
Nice change
Funny whitty and fast paced this book has some twists I didn't see coming. Nice to see a woman leading the cases, Chloe is feisty and scrappy and gets things done love it
Funny whitty and fast paced this book has some twists I didn't see coming. Nice to see a woman leading the cases, Chloe is feisty and scrappy and gets things done love it
August 21, 2024
Fast paced non stop reading
I've visited Boston, and it is a very nice city. Narrow streets and many buildings lining then. Not a place for modern fast cars car chases. Good story and well written.
I've visited Boston, and it is a very nice city. Narrow streets and many buildings lining then. Not a place for modern fast cars car chases. Good story and well written.
September 20, 2024
A true suspense thrill ride
More twists to enjoy in this true attentions grabbing novel. Enjoyed every minute of true entertainment .
Would really make a wonderful series for television
More twists to enjoy in this true attentions grabbing novel. Enjoyed every minute of true entertainment .
Would really make a wonderful series for television
July 14, 2025
I enjoyed this book, but it did not have enough of the fantasy element I prefer in stories. There are great characters and the writing was very good, just not for me. The book has more of a mystery vibe than urban fantasy. I doubt I will continue with the rest of the series.
December 21, 2025
Very disappointed in this paranormal detective first offering. One would think that someone trained to fight wouldn't continually get ambushed, beat up, slashed and generally manhandled. Having Ben make a cameo appearance seemed gratuitous and considering his skills, unnecessary.
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January 2, 2026
This It's a hard one to review for me. I enjoyed the mystery / case of the story I thought it was really well thought out and planned. However, I found myself not really invested because I didn't feel close enough to the characters They weren't well defined. Most of the side characters felt flat.
January 14, 2026
I’d read that this was a humorous book much like evanovich. Wrong. Although it has a quirky character in Chloe and those around her I barely cracked a smile. Stephanie Plum makes me laugh out loud. I finished it but I’m not sure why.
September 11, 2023
Awesome beginning for this series.
This is a fantastic beginning for this series. Nonstop action. Well worth the read. You will thoroughly enjoy this series.
This is a fantastic beginning for this series. Nonstop action. Well worth the read. You will thoroughly enjoy this series.
September 23, 2023
A great first book!
For those of us who love Blue Moon series this one is a great spin off!! Great character building and the snark and troubles we've gotten used to from Tempest!
For those of us who love Blue Moon series this one is a great spin off!! Great character building and the snark and troubles we've gotten used to from Tempest!
October 25, 2023
Fantastic!
Another Great book to start a new series. Love the characters and hope it all continues to let Chloe do her thing. Can't wait for the next one.
Another Great book to start a new series. Love the characters and hope it all continues to let Chloe do her thing. Can't wait for the next one.
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