The well-dressed social worker could have been sleeping – but the single stab wound to her abdomen told the police otherwise. Alone in her car with noThe well-dressed social worker could have been sleeping – but the single stab wound to her abdomen told the police otherwise. Alone in her car with no evidence and nothing to show what or why, the mystery of her death was only the beginning for Detective Kim Stone and her team. Within days of the investigation, another body was found; her death was caused by the same single stab wound. Kim’s unease was heightened – no obvious links between the victims; they couldn’t have been more different, but Kim was sure they were linked.
The letter Kim received at her home sent chills down her spine – how could Alex Thorne, incarcerated for her psychotic crimes – have managed to contact her? But it was what the words said that threatened her peace of mind. Immediately Kim’s past rose up and enveloped her – but she needed to put it aside to concentrate on the investigation at hand…
Kim’s unease continued – she was sure she was being watched. But she kept the pressure going; gradually lies and deceit began to unfold. But was it enough? The danger was intense; Kim knew she was in a race against time – would they catch the killer before it was too late? And would Kim crack in the face of her nemesis?
Angela Marsons has a brilliant character in Detective Kim Stone – her unique toughness is laced with a softness which often makes her vulnerable. But the re-entry of Kim’s nemesis, Dr Alex Thorne, was a masterful stroke in the latest D.I. Kim Stone thriller. Blood Lines has a gripping and intense plot which grabbed me from the first page – the pace is relentless; the twists are chilling. Another brilliant episode in this series, and one I have no hesitation in recommending highly.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy to read in exchange for my honest review.
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The well-dressed social worker could have been sleeping – but the single stab wound to her abdomen told the police otherwise. Alone in her car with no evidence and nothing to show what or why, the mystery of her death was only the beginning for Detective Kim Stone and her team. Within days of the investigation, another body was found; her death was caused by the same single stab wound. Kim’s unease was heightened – no obvious links between the victims; they couldn’t have been more different, but Kim was sure they were linked.
The letter Kim received at her home sent chills down her spine – how could Alex Thorne, incarcerated for her psychotic crimes – have managed to contact her? But it was what the words said that threatened her peace of mind. Immediately Kim’s past rose up and enveloped her – but she needed to put it aside to concentrate on the investigation at hand…
Kim’s unease continued – she was sure she was being watched. But she kept the pressure going; gradually lies and deceit began to unfold. But was it enough? The danger was intense; Kim knew she was in a race against time – would they catch the killer before it was too late? And would Kim crack in the face of her nemesis?
Angela Marsons has a brilliant character in Detective Kim Stone – her unique toughness is laced with a softness which often makes her vulnerable. But the re-entry of Kim’s nemesis, Dr Alex Thorne, was a masterful stroke in the latest D.I. Kim Stone thriller. Blood Lines has a gripping and intense plot which grabbed me from the first page – the pace is relentless; the twists are chilling. Another brilliant episode in this series, and one I have no hesitation in recommending highly.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy to read in exchange for my honest review....more
Detective Kim Stone was at the scene of a house fire with her partner, Bryant, after they’d been called to the house. The unexpected still had power tDetective Kim Stone was at the scene of a house fire with her partner, Bryant, after they’d been called to the house. The unexpected still had power to shock police officers and finding the family – mother, father, boy and girl – all dead in the upstairs bedrooms was a dreadful shock. But worse was seeing the gun still in the hands of the wife and mother. Had Helen Daynes killed her husband and children? Contacting the older, married twins – Zach and Rachel – and their partners, their distress was awful to see.
With Kim and her team working on that case, the call from Woody was something Kim had never expected. A psychopath whom Kim had put away in prison years before, had escaped. Kim had caught him before he’d killed the two little girls he’d taken, and she knew he wanted his revenge on her. Putting a witness protection officer by Kim’s side was something she didn’t want, but it was worse because she couldn’t find the psychopath – another team was on that. Everyone knew Kim was in danger. As first one, then another child was taken, still Kim was refused access. She worked the Daynes case, determined to find the answers they needed. But what would happen to the little ones who’d been taken? Would he kill them, or save them until he had Kim?
Six Graves is the 16th in the DI Kim Stone series by Angela Marsons and oh my gosh! What an incredible ride! With plenty of action, electric pace and chills galore, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author continues to write with a fresh pen, giving her readers a new scenario each time – this would almost be the best yet in this series! I certainly hope she doesn’t stop any time soon! Highly recommended (but start at the beginning!)
With thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review....more
When the two bodies were discovered in the snow and ice, one with arms wrapped around the other, Special Agent Nikki Hunt was shocked and saddened. NiWhen the two bodies were discovered in the snow and ice, one with arms wrapped around the other, Special Agent Nikki Hunt was shocked and saddened. Nikki and other law enforcement had been searching the area surrounding Stillwater, Minnesota for young Kellan Rhodes for some time. Now in the arms of his mother, Dana, Nikki wondered if it was a murder suicide. But evidence would prove the two were murdered. Dana had been getting her life on track to regain custody of her son. Nikki wondered what had gone wrong – but she was determined to find out.
The same day Kellan disappeared, another young boy vanished – did the disappearance of Zach Reeves have anything to do with Kellan? As Nikki’s team and other teams across the county set the logistics in motion, the investigation was anything but simple. The deeper they dug, the more horrors they uncovered. Who killed Kellan and his mother? And was Zach still alive?
One Perfect Grave is the 2nd in the Nikki Hunt series by Stacy Green and it was riveting! Fast paced, clues, tips, twists – my suspicions changed back and forth. Nikki is a strong character whose past has a lot of bearing on who she is today – her determination to find answers no matter the cost stems from that. I’m already looking forward to #3 in the series – bring it on! Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
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When the two bodies were discovered in the snow and ice, one with arms wrapped around the other, Special Agent Nikki Hunt was shocked and saddened. Nikki and other law enforcement had been searching the area surrounding Stillwater, Minnesota for young Kellan Rhodes for some time. Now in the arms of his mother, Dana, Nikki wondered if it was a murder suicide. But evidence would prove the two were murdered. Dana had been getting her life on track to regain custody of her son. Nikki wondered what had gone wrong – but she was determined to find out.
The same day Kellan disappeared, another young boy vanished – did the disappearance of Zach Reeves have anything to do with Kellan? As Nikki’s team and other teams across the county set the logistics in motion, the investigation was anything but simple. The deeper they dug, the more horrors they uncovered. Who killed Kellan and his mother? And was Zach still alive?
One Perfect Grave is the 2nd in the Nikki Hunt series by Stacy Green and it was riveting! Fast paced, clues, tips, twists – my suspicions changed back and forth. Nikki is a strong character whose past has a lot of bearing on who she is today – her determination to find answers no matter the cost stems from that. I’m already looking forward to #3 in the series – bring it on! Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review....more
Returning from a run early one morning, Detective Mackenzie Price of the Lakemore Police Department was puzzled to see the boot of her car was slightlReturning from a run early one morning, Detective Mackenzie Price of the Lakemore Police Department was puzzled to see the boot of her car was slightly open. But when she couldn’t close it, her horror at what was inside made her stumble back. Ringing her partner, Detective Nick Blackwood, he was soon at her home, along with members of the force. Sophie Fields had gone missing twelve months prior, and her fiancé was a colleague at the police department. The horror included a personal message for Mack.
When another body was discovered after being missing for a couple of days, it was a person who bullied Mack at school – and included another personal message for Mack. What was going on? Was the killer obsessed with Mack, with keeping her safe? Nick and Mack, along with other team members, combed the areas for clues, finally finding a connection. But when direction led to people in high places of Lakemore, once again Mack and her team were bamboozled. And what was happening in nearby Tombstone?
The Lost Bones is the 5th in the Detective Mackenzie Price series by Ruhi Choudhary and it was breathtakingly brilliant. Her best yet in my opinion! Mackenzie is a great character and she and Nick work well together. The tension was high, the pages turned themselves – I’m keen for #6 already. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
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Returning from a run early one morning, Detective Mackenzie Price of the Lakemore Police Department was puzzled to see the boot of her car was slightly open. But when she couldn’t close it, her horror at what was inside made her stumble back. Ringing her partner, Detective Nick Blackwood, he was soon at her home, along with members of the force. Sophie Fields had gone missing twelve months prior, and her fiancé was a colleague at the police department. The horror included a personal message for Mack.
When another body was discovered after being missing for a couple of days, it was a person who bullied Mack at school – and included another personal message for Mack. What was going on? Was the killer obsessed with Mack, with keeping her safe? Nick and Mack, along with other team members, combed the areas for clues, finally finding a connection. But when direction led to people in high places of Lakemore, once again Mack and her team were bamboozled. And what was happening in nearby Tombstone?
The Lost Bones is the 5th in the Detective Mackenzie Price series by Ruhi Choudhary and it was breathtakingly brilliant. Her best yet in my opinion! Mackenzie is a great character and she and Nick work well together. The tension was high, the pages turned themselves – I’m keen for #6 already. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review....more
When the family of a brutally murdered man disappeared within hours of being notified of his death, Detective Inspector Kim Stone had a gut feeling thWhen the family of a brutally murdered man disappeared within hours of being notified of his death, Detective Inspector Kim Stone had a gut feeling that something was off. As she and her partner, Bryant followed the clues, Penn and Stacey did the same on their computers. Another body, again brutally murdered, turned up and the connections saw Kim have a light-bulb moment. From then on things became much worse. Who could she trust when the police were also involved in the messy web of horror?
Meantime Tracey Frost, intrepid reporter and Kim’s nemesis, found herself involved in a case where it looked like a murderer would go free. She was determined to show the victim as a person who was loved by her mother and sister; a person who didn’t deserve what she’d received. But could Tracey change what was inevitable?
Wow! Another ripper of a thriller by Angela Marsons, Twisted Lies is the 14th in the DI Kim Stone series, and I had trouble putting it down! Twists and turns, horrors and depravity, the usual repartee between Kim and her team, who complement each other perfectly – Twisted Lies was exactly that! An excellent and chilling thriller, Ms Marsons' 14th is one I highly recommend.
With thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
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When the family of a brutally murdered man disappeared within hours of being notified of his death, Detective Inspector Kim Stone had a gut feeling that something was off. As she and her partner, Bryant followed the clues, Penn and Stacey did the same on their computers. Another body, again brutally murdered, turned up and the connections saw Kim have a light-bulb moment. From then on things became much worse. Who could she trust when the police were also involved in the messy web of horror?
Meantime Tracey Frost, intrepid reporter and Kim’s nemesis, found herself involved in a case where it looked like a murderer would go free. She was determined to show the victim as a person who was loved by her mother and sister; a person who didn’t deserve what she’d received. But could Tracey change what was inevitable?
Wow! Another ripper of a thriller by Angela Marsons, Twisted Lies is the 14th in the DI Kim Stone series, and I had trouble putting it down! Twists and turns, horrors and depravity, the usual repartee between Kim and her team, who complement each other perfectly – Twisted Lies was exactly that! An excellent and chilling thriller, Ms Marsons' 14th is one I highly recommend.
With thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review....more
Another exciting episode in the Will Trent series sees the stepping in time between current day and eight years earlier when Sara's husband Jeffrey ToAnother exciting episode in the Will Trent series sees the stepping in time between current day and eight years earlier when Sara's husband Jeffrey Toliver was on the scene. As is the author's usual style, this one had brutality and violence - perhaps more than her previous in this series - as well as being emotional, and the rapes were horrendous.
#10 in this popular series by Karin Slaughter, The Silent Wife with a serial killer who was just too horrible for words and which saw both Sara and Will, plus Faith and Amanda - and Lena - make up the cast of the latest. I'm looking forward to #11. Recommended....more
First the kidnapping of a young mother - Michelle Spivey - then two massive explosions a month later, when Will Trent and Sara Linton were having SundFirst the kidnapping of a young mother - Michelle Spivey - then two massive explosions a month later, when Will Trent and Sara Linton were having Sunday lunch with Sara's family. As Will and Sara raced to the site of the explosions, they came across a car accident - and their lives changed dramatically. Sara was kidnapped and Will was injured, while people in the car accident were either injured or dead, plus there was a woman with them - Michelle Spivey. As it turned out, they were part of a radical group that were planning mass murder of the American people, all the while keeping Michelle - and now Sara - prisoner.
As Amanda, Faith and Will tried to discover where Sara had been taken, and who was behind it, the FBI, GBI and local police were throwing everything at both the results of the explosions, and finding the missing women. As they learned more about the radicals, their concerns grew. There would be no trifling with them - they all knew the terror group meant business. Would they be able to stop the carnage before it happened? And would they be able to rescue both Sara and Michelle?
The Last Widow is the 9th in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter and it was exceptional. Fast paced, electric, breathtaking - all that and more. I'm enjoying my reread of the Will Trent series very much. Highly recommended....more
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