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She lies on the floor, her blue eyes wide and unseeing, arms outstretched as if begging for help. Kneeling next to her, wearing a sequinned purple ballgown and holding a knife in shaking hands, is her daughter... In a quiet kitchen, where two mugs wait by the kettle to be filled, Sheryl Hawne lies in a pool of blood. Her only daughter, Katie, is found at her side, still clutching the murder weapon and apparently incapable of speech. To Detective Kim Stone, the case seems open and shut. But Katie is in no state to be questioned, so Kim and the team must dig deep to understand what triggered this brutal act.Soon, they learn that Katie participated in beauty pageants as a child, and her mother kept a shrine to her achievements. As Kim gazes at the golden trophies and shiny rosettes, she is forced to wonder if this was what set Katie on the path to murder...But then Kim receives a shocking call. Another woman is dead. And with Katie safely locked up, she cannot be the killer. The second victim also entered her daughter in pageants, and a broken tiara is found thrust down her throat. Someone clearly feels that these mothers are guilty - and that they deserve to die. Forcing back the memories of her own monstrous mother, Kim vows to find justice for these women, no matter what pain they caused.Now more than a day behind their killer, Kim races to learn more about a competitive world where appearances are everything and mothers will go to any lengths to ensure their daughters triumph. Buried somewhere in this dark past is the key to unlocking the case... but will Kim be able to find it before another family is destroyed forever?The twentieth book in the international, multi-million-copy bestselling series, Guilty Mothers will have you glued to the pages. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid and Robert Dugoni will devour this gripping crime thriller. Can be read as a standalone.See what everyone is saying about Guilty Mothers: 'Wow How do these just keep getting better and better... absolutely loved... I was gripped from the start... couldn't love it more... a must read ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh. My. Word ... I loved it so much that I had to stop and go back and reread sections... stunning... a one-sitting read, had me holding my breath, grabbing my cheeks, and holding back tears... amazing... Oh my ' Robin Loves Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing... I love these books as they constantly keep me guessing, and suspecting everyone I completely devoured this in less than a day and I already can't wait for the next one.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Who needs sleep when there is a new Kim Stone book ... I could not put this book down, reading into the early hours of the morning. Am I sorry... not at all ' @mandylovestoread, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Five figures gather round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult-sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken, but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, bound in blood... Years later, a headmistress is found strangled, the first in a spate of gruesome murders which shock the Black Country. But when human remains are discovered at a former children's home, disturbing secrets are also unearthed. Detective Kim Stone fast realises she's on the hunt for a twisted individual whose killing spree spans decades. As the body count rises, Kim needs to stop the murderer before they strike again. But to catch the killer, can Kim confront the demons of her own past before it's too late?An absolutely gripping, darkly compelling, and nail-bitingly tense mystery thriller that will keep you racing through the pages long into the night. A Kindle Chart #1, multi-million-copy, international bestseller, Silent Scream turns fans of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid and Mark Billingham into Angela Marsons addicts.Praise for Silent Scream: 'Angela Marsons is a keen observer of human nature, and her wide cast of characters are both fascinating and distinct from each other... it is immediately clear why her books stand out from the crowd. Chilling and compelling plots, brilliant characterisation... addictive from start to finish.' Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the Stephanie King series'I absolutely loved it!... One of the best crime thrillers I've read in a long time, and that includes mainstream authors such as James Patterson!' Fiona's Book Reviews, ?????'Completely mind-blowing... Yep. I devoured this book in 24 hours and was sad to have finished it. All of the clichés are just true - I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'I found myself biting my nails numerous times... this book is brilliant.' Relax and Read Reviews, ?????'Had me glued to its pages and obsessing... truly nail-biting... I was completely engrossed... unmissable.' Book Drunk, ?????'The QUEEN of this genre. She knows how to add the human touch to each story and I just adore her... FABULOUS.' Postcard Reviews, ?????

The greater the evil, the deadlier the game... When a rapist is found mutilated in a brutal attack, Detective Kim Stone and her team are called in to bring a swift resolution. But, as more vengeful killings come to light, it soon becomes clear that there is someone far more sinister at work. With the investigation quickly gathering momentum, Kim finds herself exposed to great danger and in the sights of a lethal individual undertaking their own twisted experiment. Up against a sociopath who seems to know her every weakness, each move Kim makes could be deadly. As the body count starts to mount, she will have to dig deeper than ever before to stop the killing. And this time - it's personal.Absolutely unputdownable, nail-bitingly tense and with a twist that will put your jaw on the floor. If you love Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid or Robert Dugoni, this will keep you flipping through the pages long into the night, and desperate to read the rest in this multi-million-copy, international bestselling series. Praise for Evil Games:'Angela Marsons is a keen observer of human nature, and her wide cast of characters are both fascinating and distinct from each other... it is immediately clear why her books stand out from the crowd. Chilling and compelling plots, brilliant characterisation... addictive from start to finish.' Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the Stephanie King series'You will not put this down, you will not sleep and you will love every second of it!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Exciting... chilling... totally thrilling. This is one book that exceeded all of my expectations... Get yourself ready to take a day off and immerse yourself in this book. It is worth it.' Northern Crime, ?????'Has everything... riveting, emotional, sad and most of all it has a depth that not many novels can claim... I highly recommend this one. Simply brilliant.' Postcard Reviews'Wow wow wow... I loved this book from the first page to the last.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'A rollercoaster ride... full of twists, turns and red herrings. Just when you have cracked the case along comes a twist to send you in the opposite direction.' Ginger Book Geek

Two girls go missing. Only one will return. The parents who offer the highest amount will see their daughter again. The losing parents will not. Make no mistake. One child will die. When nine-year-old best friends Charlie and Amy disappear, two families are plunged into a living nightmare. A text message confirms the unthinkable: that the girls are the victims of a terrifying kidnapping. And when a second text message pits the two families against each other for the life of their children, the clock starts ticking for Detective Kim Stone and the squad. Seemingly outwitted at every turn, Kim realises that these ruthless killers might be the deadliest she has ever faced. And that their chances of bringing the girls home alive are getting smaller by the hour... Untangling a dark web of secrets from the families' past might hold the key to solving this case. But can Kim stay alive long enough to do so? Or will one of the girls pay the ultimate price?An utterly addictive thriller from the No.1 bestseller Angela Marsons. Praise for Lost Girls:'Angela Marsons is a keen observer of human nature, and her wide cast of characters are both fascinating and distinct from each other... it is immediately clear why her books stand out from the crowd. Chilling and compelling plots, brilliant characterisation... addictive from start to finish.' Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the Stephanie King series 'Love it, love it, love it! If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. Suffice to say this is a 5++++++++ star read once again.' Fiona's Book Reviews, ?????'Oh my days... I didn't know this series could get any better, but this is by far my favourite so far... absolutely brilliant... Angela, I don't know how you do it, but by God please keep doing it.' I Love Reading, ?????'Brilliant... gripping and addictive reading, hard to put down ... a rollercoaster ride with plenty of twists and turns.' Off the Shelf Book Reviews'Kept me up late into the night as I just couldn't bear to put it down... A tightly woven thriller, that will keep the reader riveted to the last page.' The Book Review Café'One of my favourite authors ever... Compelling, addictive... book you can't afford to miss.' Blabbering About Books, ?????'I don't give books a 5-star rating unless they have that special something that blows me away, but Lost Girls was a very easy 5 stars for me.' Cal Turner's Book Reviews, ?????

The dead don't tell secrets... unless you listen.When Detective Kim Stone and her team are sent to Westerley, a forensic research facility, they discover the body of a young woman, her mouth filled with soil. But she doesn't belong there. It seems a killer has discovered the perfect cover for their crime.Then a second woman is attacked and left for dead, her mouth also crammed with dirt. But when she wakes in hospital, she can't remember what happened...Kim vows to uncover what links the women. And when she learns they went to the same school, she knows the answers lie buried in the past. But then a third woman goes missing, and she knows time is running out. Can she find the truth before a twisted, damaged mind claims another life?Praise for Play Dead:'I read this book in one sitting, yes it really was that good... perfect... Utterly gripping... it's certainly going to be in my top reads... 5 stars out of 5 plus a glass of wine (to steady my nerves, after reading such a heart-pounding crime thriller).' The Book Review Café, ?????'Hooks you and reels you in... Life gets put on hold until you've finished... AMAZING... utterly fantastic.' Reading Room with a View, ?????'The best thriller I have ever read. I could hardly breathe with the suspense.' Redheaded Bookworm, ?????'Wow. Give me a minute while I catch my breath... Ingest it by any means, just make sure you do... riveting, blood-tingling, pulse-pounding... will take you on the journey that will play on your mind long after you've finished reading.' Caroline-Writes, ?????'I defy anyone to turn away from the page. I was glued to this book.' Book Addict Shaun, ?????'Wow, wow, wow, I absolutely freaking loved it... You crime book fans are seriously going to love it... I cannot recommend this book enough, it's flippin fantastic or like they say in the Black Country Supa' smashin' great read!' Chelle's Book Reviews, ?????'The best book I've read all year... spine-tingling and absolutely perfect.' The Bookshelf Blog, ?????'Wow... has blown me away!... I loved every second of this rollercoaster of a ride.' Cal Turner Reviews, ?????'READ THIS NOW... fantastic... had me hooked from the very beginning.' Blabbering About Books, ?????

How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace?When a caring, upstanding social worker is killed with a single, precise stab to the heart it appears to be a robbery gone wrong. But for Detective Kim Stone, something doesn't add up.Then a local drug addict is found with an identical wound, and Kim knows instinctively that she is dealing with the same killer. But with nothing to link the two victims except their cold, calculated murder, this could be her most difficult case yet.As the body count increases, Kim and her team unravel a web of dark secrets, bringing them closer to the killer. But one of their own could be in mortal danger. And this time, Kim might not be strong enough to save them...Praise for Blood Lines:'OH. MY. GOD!!!!!!... bang! - cliff-hanger; bang! - twist; BANG!! - ANOTHER jaw-dropping moment... 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!... quite simply perfect.' Emma the Little Book Worm, ?????'I loved every minute... amazing... outstanding... An absolute page-turner.' Forking Mad, ?????'Speechless!... How can this author come up with such brilliant books time and time again??!!... absolutely amazing!!... grabs the reader by the throat as from the first page and never lets go... I just LOVE Kim Stone!!' Relax and Read Book Reviews, ?????'Utterly gripping... doesn't give you time to catch your breath before she hits you with another shocking twist... kept me guessing right up to the last nail-biting chapter, don't you just love it when a book does that? ... once I started reading I would have sold my soul to the devil to read it in one go.' The Book Review Café, ?????'Gripping... so many twists and turns... it's going to keep you guessing all the way through that's for sure!' Chapter In My Life, ?????'Gripping, emotional and addictive... perfection itself. Outstanding!!!' By The Letter Book Reviews, ?????'I love this series... 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, ?????

The truth was dead and buried... until now.When human bones are unearthed during an 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 bear the markings of bullet holes and animal traps, hinting at unimaginable horror.Kim begins to uncover a dark secretive relationship between the families who own the land where the bodies were found. But just as she gets close to revealing the truth behind the murders, she discovers 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?Praise for Dead Souls:'Hooked from the very first page... had me holding my breath... the best book I've read, by the best author on the shelves.' Nigel Adams Book Worm, ?????'I read it in one gripping sitting as I just couldn't tear myself away... my favourite female detective of all time... go and read them all immediately. Some of the best crime fiction ever written.' Book Addict Shaun, ?????'Grips you by the throat and doesn't let you go to the last heart-pumping chapter... couldn't swipe the pages quick enough as I attempted and failed miserably to guess where this dark and thrilling tale was leading... Hell yes.' The Book Review Café, ?????'I could not put it down... was hooked in from page one to the very last word... stunning... A 5-star read!... fantastic... one of my all-time favourite writers ever.' Booklover Catlady, ?????'I was captivated from the start, there is just no let-up... I wanted to read at every opportunity, blood pressure rising!' Stef Loz Book Reviews ?????'Read this book now... amazing... I couldn't have been more hooked if I tried... completely absorbing.' Rachel's Random Reads, ?????'Brilliant... a terrifying, nail-biting finale... one of the greats of detective fiction... a must-read.' Go Buy the Book, ?????'Addictive... stunning... stomping great read... will have you furiously flipping the pages.' Little Bookness Lane, ?????'My favourite read of the year... Wow, totally fantastic... loved it. I give it 6 stars.' Bonnie's Book Talk, ?????'Best. One. Ever... 5 stars. Big fat ones. Like massive.' Jen Med Book Reviews, ?????

They thought they were safe. They were wrong.The murder of a young prostitute and the discovery of an abandoned baby on the same winter night signals the start of a disturbing investigation for Detective Kim Stone.When three more sex workers are murdered in quick succession, the team realise that a twisted serial killer is preying on the vulnerable.At the same time, the search begins for the desperate woman who left her newborn baby at the station - but what looked like a tragic abandonment soon takes a more sinister turn.The two investigations reveal a terrifying, hidden world, and a showdown puts Kim's life at risk when secrets from her own past come to light.As Kim battles her own demons, can she stop the killer before another life is lost?Praise for Broken Bones:'I was well and truly gripped and couldn't tear myself away... an outstanding five star read... had me hook, line and sinker until the shocking end ... knocked me well and truly off my feet. Brilliant!' By the Letter Book Reviews, ?????'Utterly gripping and compelling... kept me on the edge of my sofa... My mind is totally blown.' Novel Deelights, ?????'Truly phenomenal... I swear I could hear my heart beating... books like this are the reason why I read... gripping and thrilling.' Book Addict Shaun, ?????'Absolutely fantastic gripping thriller right from the off... keeps you in suspense right up until the last twist that you never see coming... brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Will have you gripped from start to finish. I devoured it in a matter of hours I simply couldn't put it down... I was literally on the edge of my seat with anticipation wanting to know what was going to happen next... a must-read.' Chelle's Book Reviews, ?????'The QUEEN of this genre. She knows how to add the human touch to each story and I just adore her. Bloody FABULOUS.' Postcard Reviews, ?????'Drags you into the story and locks you in until the final word. I can honestly say this is my favourite book of the best British crime series I've ever read! If I could give it 6 stars I would.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Exceptional... will keep you glued to the book until it is finished. I'd strongly advise getting yourself well comfy before you start reading this as you are not going to move until you are done!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Phenomenal... Broken Bones is utterly amazing. Buy it. Now.' Emma the Little Book Worm,?????

How far would you go to protect your darkest secrets?When teenager Sadie Winter jumps from the roof of her school, her death is ruled as suicide. But then the broken body of another student is discovered and it's clear to Detective Kim Stone that these deaths are not tragic accidents.As Kim and her team begin to unravel a dark web of secrets, one of the teachers could hold the key to the truth. Yet just as she is about to break her silence, she is found dead too.With more children's lives at risk, Kim has to consider the unthinkable - whether a fellow pupil could be responsible.Desperate to catch the killer, Kim finds a link between the recent murders and an initiation prank decades earlier. But saving innocent lives can come at a cost - and one of Kim's own might pay the ultimate price...An utterly addictive crime thriller from the Number One bestselling author - you will be gripped until the final shocking twist.What readers are saying about Dying Truth:'Possibly the best in the Kim Stone series yet!... will have you gasping, crying and reeling in shock as it draws you in and spits you out broken at the other end! You have been warned!' Chapter In My Life, ?????'Wow! What a book! Absolutely addictive and emotional... will definitely be one of my favorites this year.' A Sip of Book over Coffee, ?????'Just wow. This is police procedural at its best... hooked me in completely. I read the majority of this book in a few short hours not pausing for breath.' Rachel's Random Reads ?????'Love love love... I read this book in one sitting, and it just kept me guessing till the end... 5* read from Angela Marsons.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Grabbed me from the very first page... one hell of a rollercoaster ride... LOVE LOVE LOVED this fabulous novel... roll on the next in the series, I CANNOT WAIT!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'5 Bloody Beautiful Stars! How can I talk about this book when my heart is in my throat?... I was captivated... Did I mention the ending? God, my palms were actually sweating .' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Wow this book was bloody brilliant, I loved it. I was on the edge of my seat hanging on to every word. It was full of tension and suspense and I couldn't put it down.' Bonnie's Book Talk, ?????'The ending was so exciting I really had to hold my breath whilst I was reading... I am now waiting eagerly for the next book in the series!!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Addictive, fast-paced and intriguing... absolutely superb... As for the final few pages, well suffice it to say they hold the most unexpected and jaw-dropping twist of all.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Eeny meeny, miney, moe. Who lives, who dies only I know.When a doctor is discovered brutally murdered in local woodland, Detective Kim Stone is shocked to discover the victim is Gordon Cordell - a man linked to a previous case she worked on. Gordon has a chequered past, but who would want him dead?When Gordon's son is involved in a horrific car crash which leaves him fighting for his life, Kim's sure this is no accident.Then a woman is found dead in suspicious circumstances and Kim makes a disturbing link between the victims and Russells Hall Hospital. The same hospital where Gordon worked.Kim and her team are still grieving the loss of one of their own, but now they're facing one of the most dangerous serial killers they've ever encountered. Can Kim keep her squad together and hunt him down before he claims his next victim?Because he's not finished yet...From multi-million copy number one bestseller Angela Marsons comes an absolutely nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller.What readers are saying about Fatal Promise:'Marsons for me is the QUEEN of this genre... I just adore her. Bloody FABULOUS.' Postcard Reviews'Angela Marsons has now been officially awarded my Queen of Crime Writing accolade... if you are going to read one book this year then make it this one... I guarantee you will absolutely not regret it.' Stardust Book Reviews, ?????'A fascinating read full of twists and turns... If you haven't read any of her books yet then you are seriously crazy! What are you waiting for!' Chapterinmylife, ?????'A winner... At one point I couldn't see the page for tears of sadness and on another occasion absolutely creased with laughter at the banter... amazing... I have no hesitation in recommending.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Brilliant thriller!!... hands down this is my favourite crime series...I will be recommending this one over and over!!' Donna's Book Blog, ?????'A compulsory read for everyone!!!!... A brilliant fast-paced read with oodles of brilliant shocking twists.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Brilliant... Every last page is packed with suspense, mystery and emotion... I couldn't bear to put it down even for a few minutes... if you haven't read this series yet, why not? Seriously if you are a lover of crime this is a series not to be missed.' The Book Review Café, ?????

She ruined their lives. Now they're going to destroy hers.Someone is recreating every traumatic point in your life. They are doing this to make you suffer and the only possible end game can be death. Your death.On the fourth floor of Chaucer House, two teenagers are found chained to a radiator. The boy is dead but the girl is alive. For Detective Kim Stone every detail mirrors her own terrifying experience with her brother Mikey, when they lived in the same tower block thirty years ago.When the bodies of a middle-aged couple are discovered in a burnt-out car, Kim can't ignore the chilling similarity to the deaths of Erica and Keith - the only loving parents she had ever known.Kim must face the brutal truth that someone wants to hurt her in the worst way possible. But with a killer firmly fixed on destroying her, can she solve this complex case and save her own life or will she become the final victim?This heart-stopping and totally addictive crime thriller from multi-million-copy number one bestseller Angela Marsons will have you completely hooked.What readers are saying about Dead Memories:'The book I've been waiting for without even knowing that I was... I couldn't put it down... completely addictive and easily my new favourite in this series, I have a feeling I've said that before, but what can I say, Angela Marsons seems to outdo herself each and every time.' Rachel's Random Reads, ?????'Brilliant... Fast-paced and dark it kept me gripped from the first page to the last. Utterly superb.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Wow! Just wow. I knew I would be engrossed in this book so cleared my schedule today to read it cover to cover. I'm so glad I did!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'A fast-paced, action-packed nail-biting roller coaster ride of a book... This is one series that just gets better with each book.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'I blooming love this series. I love Kim, her vulnerability and tenacity, I love the interaction and banter between the characters.... another cracking addition to an already brilliant and well-established series.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Detective Kim Stone is about to meet her team for the first time. The victim of her new case is about to meet his killer...When the body of a young man is found in the Clent Hills, Kim and her new squad rush to the crime scene, determined to find answers.Searching the victim's home, Kim discovers a little girl's bedroom and a hidden laptop. But why is the victim's sister relieved to hear that he's dead... and where is the child?As Kim begins to unearth the victim's dark secrets, she discovers a link to a women's shelter. Kim knows all too well what it means to be vulnerable. Could the shelter be the key to cracking this case? With the killer about to strike again, Kim is in deep water with a rookie squad. Can she pull her new team together to catch the killer before it's too late?An absolutely heart-stopping mystery thriller that will keep you glued to the pages, reading late into the night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Mark Billingham and Robert Dugoni will want to binge the multi-million-copy bestselling Detective Kim Stone series now!Read what everyone is saying about First Blood and the Detective Kim Stone series:'The jack, queen, king and ace of crime fiction... you can't stop reading it until the fantastic ending... Another mesmerizing and riveting read! I find it insulting to even rate it giving between one to five stars, because how many stars should you give to the sun?' The World Is Ours to Read, ?????'**A word of warning** you will struggle to put this book down, forget about eating, drinking, sleeping, and work, this book will consume your every waking moment... the perfect crime thriller.' The Book Review Café, ?????'Superb!!! I love Kim - always have, always will!!... breathtaking, heart-pounding, exciting and thrilling!!! I completely and utterly recommend reading not just this book, but the whole series!! Fab, fab, fab, fab, fab.' Stardust Book Reviews, ?????'I cannot begin to tell you how goddamn good it is... so bloody brilliant and so gripping... totally blown my mind.' Baker's Not So Secret Blog, ?????'Quite simply, Angela Marsons is THE QUEEN of Crime Fiction.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Brilliant... Fast paced and dark, it kept me gripped from the first page to the last. Utterly superb.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'I couldn't put the book down... completely addictive.' Rachel's Random Reads, ?????'The most fabulous crime series ever written.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????

The woman's bright blonde hair floats in the breeze. She almost looks like she could be resting on the soft green grass. But her brown eyes stare unblinking up at the sky, and the final cut across her mouth is dark with blood. Her words silenced forever... Late one evening, as the final church bell rings out, Sandra Deakin's cold and lifeless body is found in the overgrown graveyard with multiple stab wounds. When Detective Kim Stone rushes to the scene, the violence of the attack convinces her that this murder was deeply personal. What could have caused such hate? As the team dig into Sandra's life, they discover she believed she could communicate with the dead. Was that why she was targeted? The last people to see her alive were a group of women who had a session with her the night before she was killed, and as Kim and her team pay them a visit, they soon learn each of the women is lying about why they wanted Sandra's help... Kim realises she must dig deep and open her mind to every avenue if she's going to stand a chance at solving this case. And when she learns that Sandra was banned from the church grounds and had been receiving death threats too, she's ever more certain that Sandra's gifts are at the heart of everything. But just when she thinks she's found a lead, the broken body of a nineteen-year-old boy is found outside a call centre - a single slash across his mouth just like Sandra's. Kim knows they are now racing against time to understand what triggered these attacks, and to stop a twisted killer. But they might be too late. Just as Kim sits down at a local psychic show she discovers something that makes her blood run cold. Both Sandra and the call centre were named in an article about frauds. And this show stars the next name on the list. She looks around the audience with a feeling of utter dread, certain the killer is among them... Totally addictive with a final twist that will leave you shouting out loud, you'll want to inhale Deadly Fate in one sitting. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid and Robert Dugoni will love the new crime thriller from the number one multi-million-copy bestselling author Angela Marsons. Can be read as a standalone. Read what everyone is saying about Deadly Fate: 'Wowsers I'm once again blown away ... captivating... seriously wonderful... Fabulous... I can't wait for the next Kim Stone novel ' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely fantastic If anything, it's better than fantastic ... Kim Stone is the best detective going, Angela Marsons is the best crime writer around What more can I say Fab, fab, fab ' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing... someone might call me to say the roof has fallen down, I would tell them I would deal with that detail later on, after I finished my utterly captivating book... I loved this... 5 stars.' B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The victim is lying under the trees, arms lifted above his head, unnaturally still. His muscles are slack. His eyes are empty. There are no signs of life. But he is not quite dead... When Detective Kim Stone races to the crime scene, there is no body waiting for her: the paramedics are desperately trying to save the victim's life. But there was something very strange about the way the man was found, his arms raised above his head, his legs spread apart. When he dies on the way to the hospital, Kim is certain she's on the hunt for a killer... but all evidence at the scene has been destroyed. The dead man, Eric Gould, seems ordinary, until the team dig into his past. As a teenager, he was locked away for attacking his girlfriend, and Kim suspects he was hurting his fianc now. Was someone trying to stop history repeating? Then another man is found on the verge of death, his bones broken to force him into an unnatural shape. The team realise the killer is sending a message - the victims' bodies are spelling out their sins. As boys, they were both part of a group of six who bragged about their terrible crimes. But they were children then, and when she sees the grief on the faces of their loved ones now, Kim swears to find answers. Is someone finally getting revenge... or do they think these men are still dangerous? The killer is threatening to strike again, and the only way Kim can crack the case is by tracking down the rest of the six first. But then a revelation about what one of her team is suffering makes Kim understand why people take the law into their own hands. Do these victims deserve what's coming to them? Or is there even more to fear from their brutal killer? Unputdownable from start to finish, Bad Blood is a brilliantly gripping crime thriller with a reveal you'll never see coming. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Val McDermid will love the latest compulsive read from multi-million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons. Can be read as a standalone. See what everyone is saying about Bad Blood: 'Fantastic read ... gripping, twisty, turny and very VERY addictive ... had me hooked and I loved every single word What more can I say other than fab, fab, fab ' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this book ... brilliantly additive page turner ... quite possibly the best crime thriller I have read this year... very highly recommended ' Donna's Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh boy Angie Marsons knocks another Kim Stone story out of the park ... So many great twists and turns, and stunning reveals ' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Once again I read this in record time and I am lost for words to describe how engrossing this book is ... I love everything about this series... cracking read that I highly recommend ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oooooh one of the best ones yet ... I didn't put it down until I was nearly finished and only then because I didn't want it to end.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It had seemed so simple. Get in, get the information, get out. But now they were getting inside her mind and she didn't know how to stop them... When Detective Kim Stone is called to the home of Samantha Brown, she finds the young woman lying in bed with her throat cut and a knife in her hand. With no sign of forced entry or struggle, Kim rules her death a tragic suicide. But a visit to Samantha's parents rings alarm bells for Kim - there's something they're not telling her. And, when she spots a clue in a photograph, Kim realises she's made a huge mistake. Samantha didn't take her own life, she was murdered. Then a young man's body is found in a local lake with his throat cut and Kim makes a link between the victim and Samantha. They both spent time at Unity Farm, a retreat for people seeking an alternative way of life. Beneath the retreat's cosy fa ade, Kim and her team uncover a sinister community preying on the emotionally vulnerable. Sending one of her own undercover into Unity Farm is high risk but it's Kim's only hope if she is to catch a killer - someone Kim is convinced the victims knew and trusted. With Bryant distracted by the emergence of a harrowing case close to his heart, and an undercover officer in way over her head, Kim's neck is on the line like never before. Can she protect those closest to her before another life is taken? An unbelievably gripping crime thriller from multi-million copy bestseller Angela Marsons that will have you hooked on the Detective Kim Stone series. Read what everyone is saying about Killing Mind 'Killing Mind is one of, if not my favourite in the series... Well this was just bloody brilliant, no other way to put it.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The most fabulous crime series ever written.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Woohoo Angela Marsons is back with yet another cracking read ...If you consider yourself a crime thriller lover then this book, hell the whole series is unmissable.' The Book Review Caf , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I could read about Kim Stone and her team every week and never get bored, I love how each book we see more of all the characters personalities...This book is simply brilliant as are all her books can't wait for more.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The author is so clever with her writing and has the ability to hook you in on the first page and not let you go until the very end. It is full of twists and turns, dead ends and false clues, constantly making you think you've worked it out, for it to then all change on the turn of a page This has to be the best crime series I have read, and long may Kim Stone continue Fab-u-lous ' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have been an avid reader of detective novels for years and in my opinion nobody does it better than Angela Marsons.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You have to stop me from hurting anyone else. I don't want to do these horrible things. Help me before I'm forced to do it again. And I will do it again because I have no choice. I've never had a choice.In a busy shopping centre, a little girl clutches a teddy bear, clinging to it in the absence of her mother, Katrina. Hours later, Katrina's body is discovered in an abandoned building. For Detective Kim Stone, it looks like a quick, functional kill. But Kim's instincts tell her there's more to this senseless murder than meets the eye. What was the motive for killing a young mother out shopping with her child?Days later, a second victim is found in a local park, her neck broken just like Katrina's and her six-year-old son missing.With her colleague, Detective Stacey Wood, working on another unsolved crime and a member of the team grieving the loss of a close relative, Kim is struggling to make inroads on what is fast becoming a complex case. And when a handwritten letter from the killer lands on Kim's desk addressed to her, and pleading for help, she knows time is running out to bring the little boy home alive.With the support of a handwriting analyst and profiler, Kim and the team begin to get inside the mind of the killer and make a shocking discovery.Some of the victims have scratch marks on their wrists.But these are no random scratches. The killer is using them to communicate with someone. The question is... with whom?And if Kim doesn't find them soon, another innocent soul will die.

It's a typical teenage bedroom with posters covering the walls and clothes littering the floor. But the girl lying on her bed, wearing a delicate chain around her neck, is lifeless. A circle of red stains her white vest top. How had the girl's mother looked down at her sleeping child and pulled the trigger?When Detective Kim Stone rushes to the scene of a house fire, she's shocked to discover it's claimed the lives of two teenage children and their parents. But this tragedy is not quite as it seems. Each body is marked by a gunshot wound and the mother, Helen Daynes, is holding the gun.The case sparks painful childhood memories for Kim who suffered at the hands of her own abusive mother, but it just makes her more determined to uncover the truth. As Kim untangles Helen's past, she finds a history of clinical depression. But did it drive Helen to murder her loved ones? Then Kim uncovers a tiny, vital clue in Helen's bedroom that throws the investigation wide open. Could someone else have killed the Daynes family?Just as Kim feels she's making progress, a deadly threat is made to her own life by a dangerous psychopath from her past. Biting back her fear, she keeps digging. And when Kim hits upon a shocking secret that changes everything she thought she knew about Helen, she realises that the remaining family members are in grave danger.Kim is under pressure like never before, and the monster circling her is getting ever closer. Four bodies already. Four graves fresh in the ground. Who will be next? Can Kim find the killer and save herself before it's too late?An absolutely nail-biting mystery thriller that will have you gasping out loud. You won't come up for air until you've reached the breathtaking final twist. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Mark Billingham and Robert Dugoni will love Six Graves.Read what everyone is saying about the Detective Kim Stone series: 'The jack, queen, king and ace of crime fiction... you can't stop reading it until the fantastic ending... Another mesmerizing and riveting read I find it insulting to even rate it, giving between one to five stars, because how many stars should you give to the sun' The World Is Ours To Read, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Superb I love Kim - always have, always will ... breathtaking, heart-pounding, exciting and thrilling I completely and utterly recommend reading not just this book, but the whole series Fab, fab, fab, fab, fab.' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Quite simply, Angela Marsons' is THE QUEEN of Crime Fiction... Every book of Angie's is a masterpiece of storytelling.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The quality of Angela Marsons writing has never diminished over the entire series. The release of a Kim Stone novel is an event to look forward to... I wish I could give it more than 5 stars because it certainly deserves it. Excellent and I happily recommend it and the series to anyone.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The most fabulous crime series ever written.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐