At 15, Harper was struck by lightning, a life-altering event that left her with the unique ability to sense dead people.
Intent on making the most of her situation, Harper and Tolliver (who has taken on the role of her manager) charge customers who are in need of her special talent.
As a result of being struck by lightning at the age of 15, Harper can find dead bodies by sensing a buzzing sound when they are near.
After Harper acquired her unique ability to sense the dead, Tolliver became her manager and travels with her, booking appointments with customers.
In April 2012, Charlaine confirmed that SyFy was making a television adaption of the Harper Connelly Mysteries series.