Name: Dead Souls
ISBN: 9781786811608

Angela Marsons

A gripping serial killer thriller with a shocking twist

Dead Souls

Denaiir

I didn't like the story as much in this one, I couldn't really follow who was who (listening to the audiobook) but still a good one

Difficult subject, but such a fast paced really good book. Love Angela Marsons books.

Sarah Chauvidon

The truth was dead and buried...until now. 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 animal traps. Forced to work alongside Detective Travis, with whom she shares a troubled past, Kim begins to uncover a dark secretive relationship between the families who own the land in which the bodies were found. But while Kim is immersed in one of the most complicated investigations she's ever led, her team are caught up in a spate of sickening hate crimes. Kim is close to revealing the truth behind the murders, yet soon finds one of her own is in jeopardy - and the clock is ticking. Can she solve the case and save them from grave danger - before it's too late? An addictive, sinister crime thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seat. What readers are saying about Angela Marsons 'I love this series, and Angela Marsons has joined the ranks of authors I would drop anything else I was doing to read, and whose books I put on pre-order without even stopping to read the blurb.' Jen Med's Book Reviews (5 stars) 'My heart didn't beat right the whole way through this one! I actually had to read this on the floor as the edge of my seat was too uncomfortable! It is a real rollercoaster of a ride ... this is one book you do NOT want to miss!' Emma the Little Book Worm 'All the stars lighting a clear night sky are not enough to rate this book. Believe me! I just LOVE this author and LOVE Kim Stone!! I cannot recommend this series enough. If you haven't yet read any of Angela Marsons' books, you're seriously missing out' Relax and Read Book Reviews 'With no let up in pace, the author doesn't give you time to catch your breath before she hits you with another shocking twist. The Book Review CafE 'The Detective Inspector Kim Stone books are nothing short of brilliant.' Nigel Adams Book Worm 'Gripping ... so many twists and turns... fast paced with plenty of psychological mind games that will leave you reeling.' Chapter In My Life 'A gripping, emotional and addictive read. My only concern is how the author is going to top this book as how can you improve on perfection itself? Outstanding!!!' By The Letter Book Reviews

Lynn Braden

Kim is called to a crime scene by Dr. A who has found unidentified bones in a grave located in an open field. Her arrival is followed closely by Kim's former partner, Tom Travis, who plans to take over the case. Kim immediately knows there will be trouble because of difficulties that ended their partnership. What neither of them realizes is that they are going to have to put their differences aside and work together to solve the case. Meanwhile Dawson and Stacey Wood are called to a crime scene of an apparent suicide, which brings back memories for Stacey and causes her to delve deeper into the reasons behind the suicide. As Dawson and Bryant find it difficult to work together, they still must solve the case of a man that was brutally beaten in an alley. 

Dead Souls expertly examines the issue of hate crimes and prejudice woven into a book that exhibits a masterful display of plotting, however, pacing was an issue for me. The book follows three different investigations, alternating between chapters. Each time I would start to really get into one of the cases, the chapter would switch back to a different one, causing me to have to stop and remember the details of the other case. This slowed my reading and often made the stories hard to follow. It does pay off in the end, though, due to intricate and clever plotting. Overall, this is an excellent mystery that tackles tough issues and adds more elements to the D.I. Kim Stone series.

Dead Souls A gripping serial killer thriller with a shocking twist

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