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Dead Souls (D.I. Kim Stone 6) by Angela Marsons

When a collection of human bones is unearthed during a routine archaeological dig, a Black Country field suddenly becomes a complex crime scene for Detective Kim Stone. As the bones are sorted, it becomes clear that the grave contains more than one victim. The bodies hint at unimaginable horror, bearing the markings of bullet holes and… Continue reading Dead Souls (D.I. Kim Stone 6) by Angela Marsons

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Last Breath (Detective Erika Foster 4) by Robert Bryndza

Last Breath by Robert Bryndza My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is another fantastic book from Robert Bryndza. It was great to have plenty of familiar faces back in the frame - especially Moss, my favourite! There are quite a few surprises along the way in an already shocking story and there are some… Continue reading Last Breath (Detective Erika Foster 4) by Robert Bryndza

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Watch Me (Social Media Murders 2) by Angela Clarke

You have six seconds to read this message… The body of a 15-year-old is found hours after she sends a desperate message to her friends. It looks like suicide, until a second girl disappears. This time, the message is sent directly to the Metropolitan Police – and an officer’s younger sister is missing. DS Nasreen Cudmore and journalist… Continue reading Watch Me (Social Media Murders 2) by Angela Clarke

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Love You To Death (Detective Ruby Preston 1) by Caroline Mitchell

Love You To Death by Caroline Mitchell My rating: 2 of 5 stars I can see I'm in the minority, but unfortunately this didn't really work for me. In a few short words the synopsis summarises the entire set up, so there is zero tension in the first 50% of the book, at which point… Continue reading Love You To Death (Detective Ruby Preston 1) by Caroline Mitchell

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The Girls Next Door (Detective Eden Berrisford 1) by Mel Sherratt

The Girls Next Door by Mel Sherratt My rating: 2 of 5 stars This story started with a bang but unfortunately, for me, meandered for the rest of the book. The prologue is great, but the story then splits loosely into three separate strands and only one of them felt properly fleshed out. I found… Continue reading The Girls Next Door (Detective Eden Berrisford 1) by Mel Sherratt

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Blood Lines (D.I. Kim Stone 5) by Angela Marsons

Blood Lines by Angela Marsons My rating: 5 of 5 stars Loved loved loved this latest instalment from Angela Marsons! As usual, the writing is excellent, the plot is meaty and complex, the characters are three-dimensional and the solution(s) surprising and satisfying. It was great to reconnect with Kim, Stacey, Bryant (does he have a… Continue reading Blood Lines (D.I. Kim Stone 5) by Angela Marsons