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.
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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.
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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!)
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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. 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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
Detective Inspector Kim Stone was shocked to be told she was heading the latest case – the aAbsolutely heart-stoppingly, heart-poundingly brilliant!!
Detective Inspector Kim Stone was shocked to be told she was heading the latest case – the abduction of two nine year old girls warranted higher than herself she thought; but it was the mother of one of the missing girls; a person from Kim’s long ago (and deeply buried) past who wanted Kim’s grim determination to bring back their girls.
Best friends Charlie and Amy had been taken from the local swim centre; the media and force black out was immediate and there was to be no deviation. With Kim and her small team setting up in a room of one of the homes, it meant they would be on the job 24/7. The only communication with the kidnapper was via text message – the terror had begun. But it was the second text message that threw Kim and her squad as well as the two families into chaos. Was it just a game to the kidnapper? And was there a link between this case and another thirteen months prior?
Determined to find Charlie and Amy, Kim realized the clock was ticking faster by the hour. She also realized the tenacious media couldn’t be held at bay for too much longer. Working day and night, with snatches of sleep to recharge the batteries, the squad worked as they had never done before. But bodies were turning up – and being linked to the case. Would the two best friends be found safe? Or would it be too late?
Wow! Just wow! What an amazing, gripping and thrilling read Lost Girls was! My heart was racing – pounding in fact; I couldn’t put the book down! #3 in the DI Kim Stone series, Lost Girls is the best yet in my opinion. Dark, intense, amazing, filled with fast paced action, Lost Girls is a heart-stopping ride! DI Kim Stone is a strong, determined and gritty character, but with flaws; she is great! I have no hesitation in recommending this novel very highly to all thriller lovers and can’t wait for #4 in the series.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my copy to read and review.
Detective Inspector Kim Stone was shocked to be told she was heading the latest case – the abduction of two nine year old girls warranted higher than herself she thought; but it was the mother of one of the missing girls; a person from Kim’s long ago (and deeply buried) past who wanted Kim’s grim determination to bring back their girls.
Best friends Charlie and Amy had been taken from the local swim centre; the media and force black out was immediate and there was to be no deviation. With Kim and her small team setting up in a room of one of the homes, it meant they would be on the job 24/7. The only communication with the kidnapper was via text message – the terror had begun. But it was the second text message that threw Kim and her squad as well as the two families into chaos. Was it just a game to the kidnapper? And was there a link between this case and another thirteen months prior?
Determined to find Charlie and Amy, Kim realized the clock was ticking faster by the hour. She also realized the tenacious media couldn’t be held at bay for too much longer. Working day and night, with snatches of sleep to recharge the batteries, the squad worked as they had never done before. But bodies were turning up – and being linked to the case. Would the two best friends be found safe? Or would it be too late?
Wow! Just wow! What an amazing, gripping and thrilling read Lost Girls was! My heart was racing – pounding in fact; I couldn’t put the book down! #3 in the DI Kim Stone series, Lost Girls is the best yet in my opinion. Dark, intense, amazing, filled with fast paced action, Lost Girls is a heart-stopping ride! DI Kim Stone is a strong, determined and gritty character, but with flaws; she is great! I have no hesitation in recommending this novel very highly to all thriller lovers and can’t wait for #4 in the series.
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Seventeen year old Ellie Welsh felt an instant connection to the new boy at school when she met Josh Thomas, but the rumours surrounding him wer3.5★s
Seventeen year old Ellie Welsh felt an instant connection to the new boy at school when she met Josh Thomas, but the rumours surrounding him were vicious. Josh was a star quarterback and the team at their school welcomed him with open arms. As Josh and Ellie grew closer, she could see there were problems at home with Josh's parents, especially his father. But when Ellie was abducted after a party, the week that followed was terrifying...
Twenty years later, Josh returned to town and reacquainted himself with Ellie. Josh was divorced, while Ellie had a daughter, Jessica, who was seventeen. Ellie and Jess were very close, having grown up just the two of them, and when suddenly Jess vanished, Ellie's nightmares from the past returned with a vengeance. What was going on? The man who'd abducted her was in prison, so who could it be? Would she find Jess before it was too late?
The Girl in the Basement by Eoin Dempsey is a slow burn mystery/suspense which spent a little too long talking about football, IMO. The actual mystery was great - it kept me on my toes, guessing, trying to work out whodunnit, but I was wrong in the end!! I've read two of his historicals, with another on my kindle, and have to say I enjoy his historicals more than this mystery. But I still enjoyed it enough to recommend it.
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The serial killer had a signature and Special Agent Nikki Hunt had met him before. She knew the latest victim had been killed by him; the rare, beautiThe serial killer had a signature and Special Agent Nikki Hunt had met him before. She knew the latest victim had been killed by him; the rare, beautiful flowers told the story. As Nikki and her team followed the evidence, searched for DNA and checked for other previous victims, another young mother was taken. Nikki knew he was laying a trail for her - he'd told her all those years ago that he would see her again...
As Nikki followed the clues, the brutality of the killer's murders made her shudder. She was reminded of Mariah in Minnesota where Nikki's guilt never left her. But this time she was determined to catch him - a cold blooded killer of young mothers should never be on the streets.
Stolen Mothers is the 9th in the Nikki Hunt series by Stacy Green and it was another gripping thriller. Nikki is an outstanding character, and her personal life with Rory and daughter Lacey, adds to her character. Her team, especially Liam, always have her back, as she does theirs. I'm loving this series, and recommend it highly.
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John Bailey's girlfriend Annie was also a reporter, and when called to a horrific murder at the home of an influential man that Annie knew, she had noJohn Bailey's girlfriend Annie was also a reporter, and when called to a horrific murder at the home of an influential man that Annie knew, she had no idea what was ahead for her, Bailey and Sydney's Homicide Squad. Ten years prior, the woman Bailey loved was murdered in London. She was a cop, who had started looking into a murder where the killer was in jail, and she wondered if the cops made a mistake. Was there a connection between Sharon's death and the current murder?
Detective Holly Sutton was now working with the Homicide Squad out of Redfern Police Station and it wasn't long before she met Bailey and Annie. Her boss, Palmer, could see Sutton was smart and intuitive, and he approved of the direction she was going. As Bailey investigated, he turned his discoveries over to Palmer. But he was drawing danger his way as the top echelons of the criminal world sensed the noose tightening...
The Wrong Man is the 5th in the John Bailey series by Aussie author Tim Ayliffe and it was a pearler! Set in Sydney, it was easy to picture the references to certain places, following along with Bailey as he searched for answers. I'm enjoying this series and am looking forward to #6. Recommended.
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