The Owl-Bearers Series by Katrina VanBuskirk

Remy is a fast-talking genius who solves mysteries with the help of the Trapped Dead and his owl, Hinto. He makes a great living at doing so ... until one of his investigations gets too close to the wrong people. Sarae is still reeling from the loss of her family. But an owl teaches her how to free the dead, and she finds solace in her work. She's sure she's the only one with this gift, until she meets Remy, who's on the run... moreRemy is a fast-talking genius who solves mysteries with the help of the Trapped Dead and his owl, Hinto. He makes a great living at doing so ... until one of his investigations gets too close to the wrong people. Sarae is still reeling from the loss of her family. But an owl teaches her how to free the dead, and she finds solace in her work. She's sure she's the only one with this gift, until she meets Remy, who's on the run. Their meeting unlocks a new mystery involving some missing girls, and they're forced to work together -- and the sparks fly. But time is running out for the girls. Monsters are on the rampage in the night forest, and an ancient power is rising ... one that is more powerful than Sarae, Remy, or their owls. Rural Missouri don't play around .... less