Angela Marsons

Two little children are missing, and only Kim Stone can find out why... With the investigation into the boys' disappearance going nowhere, Detective Kim Stone and her team have been sent to help. But they have a second secret mission: to find out if the dark rumours about the local cops are justified. Far from home, they must get close to their targets by pretending to be incompetent, lazy and at each other's throats - and the strain is starting to tell. Then a woman brave enough to speak out about the local detectives is found dead. Did Kim's questions get her killed? She is desperate to investigate both cases properly and save the boys... but she can't blow her cover. When another body is found, Kim has a lead at last - one that tells her she's facing some of the worst criminals she's ever known. But can she bring these children home, when she cannot trust a single soul? A completely gripping page-turning crime thriller from no.1 multi-million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni. Can be read as a standalone. See what everyone is saying about Little Children: 'Oh. My. Goodness!!!!! The Queen of Crime has done it again!!!!! I absolutely loved!!!!!... I literally couldn't put the book down, forsaking everything else that needed doing so I could finish it in an evening!... Fab, fab, fab!!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ????? 'Wow! What on earth did I just read? Or should I say devour?... totally and utterly unputdownable... utterly addictive and totally amazing.' Rachel's Random Reads, ????? 'Omg this was brilliant!!... I inhaled this whole book in just under 6 hours and I regret nothing... This series is the best I've encountered and I've read a LOT.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? '10 stars!... gripping from beginning to end, just wow, WOW! You have to read this one.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'I'm buzzing with excitement!... The suspense is off the charts... gripped me from the very beginning... the twists kept me flipping pages like mad... hooks you in and never lets go... a total gem!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Wow!!... incredible!!... I read this in two sittings, staying up late as I couldn't put it down... smashed it again.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'When am I going to learn to savour every single sentence, slow down, and pace myself when it comes to the glorious Detective Kim Stone series... honest answer... never! I devoured this in one sitting... I will never tire of this series, I shout it from the rooftops to anyone who'll listen and will do so forever.' Book Reviewer Cake Maker, ????? 'Just wow!... fabulous... had me hooked from page one... nail-biting stuff... Totally worth 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Wow... From the very first page, I was completely gripped... I told myself I'd just read one chapter before bed. Famous last words. Next thing I knew, it was the middle of the night... a must-read.' Book Review Café, ????? 'Angela Marsons you nearly killed me off! I didn't breathe for a whole ten minutes!... I finished this book in a day, I couldn't get enough. And when I had to put it down to parent and adult (rude!) I was thinking about it... I was on the edge of my seat with this one... I have no fingernails left!' Chloe's Reading Room, ????? 'Had me hooked from the first to last page with its brilliant exciting finale and the final reveal... I'm still picking my jaw up from the floor!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????

You have 36 hours. If you follow the instructions, no one will get hurt... Detective Kim Stone's blood turns cold when she reads the note. She has 36 hours to follow a trail set by an anonymous challenger. If she fails, people will die. Kim's gut tells her this is no hoax. She summons her team, and with minutes to spare, they solve the first cryptic clue. It leads to a box hidden deep in the woods, containing a second clue and a tape. As she listens to the recording of a heart-wrenching scream, Kim knows her enemy will go to any lengths to achieve his goals... Her bosses are watching every step she takes, and the only way to win is to break the rules. But with the clock ticking, can Kim find the twisted mind behind this murderous game before her time runs out? From the no.1 bestselling author Angela Marsons, 36 Hours is a pulse-pounding race against time that will not let you stop reading for a second. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Val McDermid. Can be read as a standalone. See what everyone is saying about 36 Hours: 'OMG!!!... JUST WOW!!!! Seriously love, love LOVED!!!!... One of the most heart-racing, nail-biting, actually-stopped-breathing book I've EVER read!!!!... I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails whilst feeling my heart pounding into the silly hours of the morning... I absolutely LOVED IT!!!... one of the best books I have ever read!!!!' bookwormwhitlock86 'I DEVOURED this book in one afternoon!... the most nail-biting Kim Stone book yet like wtf?!... keeps you racing through the pages! Do NOT miss this!!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Amazing, gut-gripping, edge-of-the-seat... I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it to everyone! Huge 5 stars!!' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Wow!... had me hooked, befuddled, amazed, enthralled, hooked, astounded, open-mouthed and did I mention hooked?!... I was totally oblivious to the world around me... addictive, amazing... I totally loved it!' Rachel's Random Reads, ????? 'Absolutely brilliant... I simply couldn't stop reading... I stayed up late just so that I could discover how it would all end... will take you on a rollercoaster ride and there is no time to stop for a breather!' Me Love Books, ????? 'Oh wow. What. A. Book. Absolutely brilliant... I wanted to devour this book in one sitting but made myself read slower so I could savour it. Loved it!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Had me rushing through it... totally on the edge of my chair, no time to put it down and get on with all the things I should have been doing, in fact I woke up in the night to read another couple of chapters!... Utterly perfect!' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Oh my God!!!... I was instantly hooked... absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'The Queen of Crime does it again!!... absolutely brilliant!... incredible!... Kim Stone is the best character... ever!' Stardust Book Reviews, ?????

Why would a daughter kill her mother? In a quiet kitchen, Sheryl Hawne lies in a pool of blood. Her daughter Katie is kneeling at her side, still clutching the murder weapon. To Detective Kim Stone, the case seems open and shut. Katie participated in beauty pageants as a child, and her mother kept a shrine to her achievements. As Kim gazes at the golden trophies, she wonders 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. Kim must race to learn more about a competitive world where mothers will go to any lengths to ensure their daughters triumph. She's sure this holds 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, ????? '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, ????? 'Loved it loved it loved it... Gripping... I couldn't put this book down and now I've finished it I feel a little lost. Read it!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Just perfect, each little hook keeps those pages turning and I'd actually poke sticks in my eyes to keep reading well into the wee hours!... Readers should be given special leave because once you start reading you really shouldn't have to stop!' Chapter in My Life, ????? 'Fabulous... had me hooked to the very last page! I absolutely love Kim Stone... gets a big thumbs up and five big shiny stars from me!' Stardust Book Reviews, ????? "WOW HOLY MOLY!!!!... God, this woman knows how to write!... I stayed up way too late reading since I couldn't put down this addictive read." Book Review Café, ????? "My favorite mystery/thriller/crime series EVER!!!... I absolutely DEVOURED every page!" Firepit and Books, ????? "DI Kim Stone is my literature Pringle! Once I start a book I just can't stop!... absolutely flawless and totally consuming!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'I can't believe that I only NOW learn about Angela Marsons, on the 20th book of the Detective Kim Stone series. This is outragous and I plan to redeem myself as soon as possible, because I just need more from her... I just DEVOURED this. 10/10 if you love thrillers would recommend.'

They were looking for help. They found death... A nineteen-year-old boy is found hanging from a tree in a local park. His death is ruled a suicide. Detective Kim Stone's instincts tell her it's murder. And when she's proved right, Kim is shocked to learn that the victim's parents had sent him to a clinic to 'cure' him of his sexuality. The clues to smashing open this disturbing case lie behind the old Victorian walls of the clinic. They claim that patients are free to leave at any time. But why is everyone so afraid to speak of what happens there? Then the body of a young woman is found dead by suffocation, her death also staged to look like a suicide. With time running out, can Kim stop the terrifying killer silencing the clinic's previous patients one by one? A compulsive page-turner that will have your heart hammering in your chest and leave you absolutely reeling when you discover the explosive final twist. If you're a fan of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid, and Robert Dugoni, you'll love Hidden Scars. Can be read as a standalone. Read what everyone is saying about Hidden Scars: 'WHY DO I DO IT TO MYSELF EVERYTIME????? Why can't I just be a sensible reader and savour every sentence, why do I have to halt the universe, sit in a quiet room, mute the kids and hubby and devour it in one sitting???... I absolutely LOVED... If you haven't read this series than just PICK UP THE FIRST DAMN BOOK, you will not regret it!' Bookreviewercakemaker, ????? 'Without exaggeration this is the best book I've read.' Nigel Adams Bookworm, ????? 'Oh my gosh every time Marsons puts out a new Kim Stone book, I think there's no way it can be as good as her last and every time it's BETTER! I'm freaking obsessed!' firepitandbooks, ????? 'I love this series, and I love Kim Stone!!... fantastic... I must admit I did make a little squeak of excitement when I read it!... gripping, thrilling... I was hooked from the very first page! The Queen of Crime has done it again! Fab, fab, fab!!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ????? 'I adore Kim Stone... incredible as always... I started reading last night and kept going until I finished, I did try to put the book down several times but failed... another night's sleep lost to Kim Stone.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Amazing, pulled me in from the very first page and made me want it to last forever.' B for Bookreview, ????? 'Drew me in from the first page... made me gasp out loud.'NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'An absolute corker... My words will never be enough to do any review good enough to express how much this series hits every single spot as I read it... spectacular!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'I devoured this book in one day, I couldn't put it down... Absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'THE BEST long running series in British crime fiction. If you haven't started reading these books yet you should, now!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????

She thought she could speak to the dead. Now she's been murdered... When Sandra Deakin's body is found with multiple stab wounds, Detective Kim Stone is sure that this murder was deeply personal. As the team dig into Sandra's life, they learn she believed she could communicate with the dead. Was that why she was targeted? Kim must open her mind to every avenue if she's going to solve this case. And when she finds out that Sandra had been receiving death threats, she's certain that her gifts are at the heart of everything. But when Kim sits down at a local psychic show she discovers that Sandra was 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.' 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.' B for Book Review, ????? 'Outstanding... totally and utterly enthralled throughout!... there were times whilst reading this book that I had to remember to breathe... 5 huge sparkly stars!!' The Fiction Café, ????? 'THIS is my most favourite of all time!!!... As always 5* just isn't enough. If you haven't yet read this full series SHAME ON YOU!' bookreviewercakemaker, ????? 'Once again Angela Marsons shows us how it's done. I wasn't just left second-guessing whodunnit, but third, fourth, and fifth-guessing, too!' JD Kirk, bestselling author of the DCI Logan series 'Omg talk about a rollercoaster read, wow this book kept me on the edge of my seat throughout... I had trouble putting this down!' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Angela Marsons' books seriously need to come with a warning... because believe me, as soon as you turn that first page, you have no escape, Marsons' tentacles reach out, wind themselves around you and suck you right in... it gave me all the feels - a rush of warmth but also the cold fingers of fear running down my spine - I need book 19 like yesterday!... you would be crazy to miss it!' Chapter in My Life, ????? 'A cracker of a book... darkly addictive... will reel you in from the get-go... keeps you hooked from the first page until the last... brilliant... outstanding... I would highly, highly recommend.' The Book Review Café, ????? 'You know you're reading an absolute belter of a book when you wake up at 5 a.m. and your first thought is "I need to finish this book"... A fabulous five-star read.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Brilliant series... brilliant ending... brilliant author.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Incredible, can't put it down, have to read, don't start before dinner time as the kids won't get fed, book... Fabulous... Highly recommended.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????

They've done bad things... do they deserve to die? When Detective Kim Stone races to the crime scene, the paramedics are desperately trying to save the victim's life. But there is something very strange about the way the man was left, his arms raised, 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 seems ordinary, until the team dig into his past. As a teenager, he was locked away for attacking his girlfriend. And when another man is found, his bones broken to force him into an unnatural shape, Kim realises the killer is sending a message - the victims' bodies are spelling out their sins. Is someone finally getting revenge... or do they think these men are still dangerous? 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, ????? 'Wow, what can I say, Angela has nailed it again... I love Kim and her team and don't think I will ever tire of reading!!... Edge-of-the-seat stuff that kept me hooked all the way through.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Fantastic... I read this in one sitting, ignoring my family and the clock ticking way past my bedtime. Stunningly good.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Wowser! I get so excited every time a new book in this series comes out, and they never disappoint. Absolutely loved this book, binge read it in one weekend. Fantastic!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Positively one of the best series... I have loved Kim Stone from the first book... Oh. My. Gods! Bad Blood was insanely good!' Our.Bookish.Reads, ????? 'Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Kim and her team are back and wow what a return!!... Love, love, love this book!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Four bodies are found. Four graves are full. Who will be next? When Detective Kim Stone rushes to the scene of a house fire, she's shocked to discover two children and their parents are dead. But this tragedy is not so simple. All of them have been shot, and the mother is holding the gun. Then Kim uncovers a tiny, vital clue 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. Biting back her fear, she keeps digging. And when she learns a shocking secret, she realises that the rest of the family are in grave danger. Kim is under pressure like never before, and the monster circling her is getting closer. 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. See what everyone is saying about Six Graves: 'OMG! OMG! OMG! Angela Marsons, what on earth have you done to me?!... Just OMG! Wow! Speechless!... utterly amazing... had me on tenterhooks.' Rachel's Random Reads, ????? 'Wow, wow, wow! Just inhaled this book in about 2 hours.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Wow! My heart needs to rest now... an absolutely blood-pumping ride that doesn't stop!!... LOVED IT!!' The Fiction Cafe Book Club, ????? 'Amazing... phenomenal... Warning: If you start this book in the evening you will read all night because you won't be able to stop... Oh My Heavens... unputdownable... My heart was in my throat.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'From first page to last this had me totally gripped. It was like being on a rollercoaster... 5 stars are just not enough.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'I defy anyone to not feel goosebumps when you read THAT prologue!... a rollercoaster journey that will batter your emotions and leave you feeling completely wrung out before you even reach THAT ending!' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Heart-pounding, nail-biting... I'm sure my heart rate was abnormally high throughout reading this book!' The Book Review Café, ????? 'Kept me up until midnight... my heart rate is slowly coming back down... wow, wow and wow!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Wow!!! Wow!!!! Wow!!!... a total page-turner and will keep you guessing with every page... BAM! The ending floored me.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Oh wow!!!... I couldn't put the book down until I'd finished it in a day... the most dramatic ending I've ever read... deserves more than 5 stars!!!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????

A little girl is missing... and the only way to save her is to play a killer's twisted game. One August afternoon, eight-year-old Grace Lennard vanishes into thin air. Rushing to the scene, Detective Kim Stone finds a chilling piece of evidence: the heart bracelet belonging to Melody Jones - a little girl stolen from a playground exactly twenty-five years ago. Hours before, Steven Harte walked into Halesowen police station and claimed he could lead Kim to Melody. And he told her she'd have a more urgent problem to deal with first. Now Kim must do what he says if she's to find Grace alive. With only twenty-four hours before she must release him, can Kim uncover the truth among Steven's lies, find Melody and save Grace? Or will more innocent lives be lost? An edge-of-your-seat thriller that will leave your heart in your mouth. You will be totally hooked on the utterly addictive, number one, multi-million-copy bestselling Detective Kim Stone series. See what everyone is saying about Stolen Ones: 'OMG what a page turner. Heartbreaking, chilling and utterly compulsive... Hooked from the first to the last page, constantly holding my breath.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'OMFG... Nail-biting, thrilling, and riveting... deliciously satisfying.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Wow... a cracker of a book... I just loved this... was hooked right from the start... brilliant... had me totally immersed.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Incredible. I knew I would be hooked but this exceeded my expectations... had me shaking my head and saying WTF... Absolutely loved every moment.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Wow - what a brilliant page-turner... had me hooked from the first chapter and kept me invested throughout.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Gripped me so deeply... I am 100% addicted... read within 24 hours. Kim Stone is my idol... Totally compelling, addictive.' ????? 'Had me devouring this story long into the night... brilliant... I was completely hooked.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'I absolutely loved... pulls you in straight away and doesn't let you go until the last page.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Genius... utterly compelling... will have you gripped to the end... comes with the mother of all twists!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Loved loved loved it!... I could not put this down.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'I've not spoken to my husband in three days as this was far more important... perfect. Clear your diary.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????

How can you catch a killer when everyone is lying? When Detective Kim Stone is called to the crime scene, what she sees leaves her speechless and she knows she's up against a truly twisted killer. But when she breaks the devastating news to the victim's wife, Kim can't help feeling that something isn't quite right about her reaction. Twenty-four hours later, the whole family has disappeared... Then a second body is found staked to the ground in a local nature reserve. But what links them is a fiercely guarded secret... one that the police are helping to hide. Faced with deceit from those she should be able to trust, Kim is in deep water like never before. Can she unlock the shocking truth and stop the killer before he strikes again? An absolutely jaw-dropping crime thriller from the number one, multi-million-copy bestselling author of the incredibly addictive Detective Kim Stone series. See what readers are saying about Twisted Lies: 'OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO US ANGELA!!!! JUST WOW!!!! Seriously love, love LOVED this book!!!!.. I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails whilst feeling my heart pounding into the silly hours of the morning... one of the best books I have ever read!!!' Bookworm86, ????? 'You won't want to put it down until you've finished... will make your heart beat faster and keep you hooked from the first page... Fab, fab, fab - what more can I say!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ????? 'WOW! Just Wow!... took me on an emotional roller coaster... I've definitely given this book 6 out of 5.' John's Book Shelf, ????? 'You can't stop reading it until the fantastic ending... mesmerizing and riveting! 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, ????? 'I must have uttered WTF out loud and in full many times... I read it one afternoon...I devoured the pages, and couldn't get enough.' Rachel's Random Reads, ????? 'You are thrown straight into the action...I was invested in this book from the first page... gripping, thrilling... my favourite book of the year.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Gripping, clever, unputdownable, thrilling... deserves MORE THAN FIVE STARS.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Exceptional... I was hooked from the very first page... 1000% recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'You know it's a fantastic book when you start it in the afternoon, hurry through all your normal "life chores" in a race to get into bed and continue reading... totally worth a night of uninterrupted, heart-pumping reading!' BookwormCatLady, ?????

Inte ens de mörkaste hemligheter förblir begravda för alltid ... Fem personer står samlade runt en grund grav. De har turats om att gräva. Ett hål stort nog att passa en vuxen skulle ha tagit längre tid. Ett oskyldigt liv har tagits, men en blodpakt har ingåtts. Deras hemligheter kommer att begravas och skulden binda dem samman för alltid. Många år senare hittas en rektor mördad i ett badkar. Det är det första av en rad hemska mord som skakar Black Country. Och när mänskliga kvarlevor upptäcks nära ett före detta barnhem kommer oroväckande hemligheter i dagen. Allteftersom fler mordoffer hittas, förstår kriminalkommissarie Kim Stone att den hon söker är en mycket störd individ, vars mördande har pågått i årtionden. Men, för att hindra mördaren från att slå till igen, måste Kim konfrontera demoner ur sitt eget förflutna. Tiden är knapp, kommer hon att hinna innan mördaren slår till på nytt? --- Angela Marsons är den bästsäljande författaren till serien om kommissarie Kim Stone, vars böcker har sålt i mer än fem miljoner exemplar och översatts till 30 språk. Översättningen av Dead Souls – La Verita Sepolte – vann nyligen det prestigefyllda italienska litteraturpriset Premio Bancarella. Författaren bor i Worcestershire, tillsammans med sin partner och deras två busiga golden retrievers. Hon upptäckte sin passion för skrivandet redan i lågstadiet. Det som lärdes ut kom alltid i andra hand eftersom det var mer intressant att studera människor och hitta på egna historier om dem. Efter att i flera år ha skrivit relationsromaner, övergick Angela till krim, naturligtvis bara i fiktionen, och skapade en huvudperson som sedan vägrade att försvinna. --- "Kommissarie Kim Stone är den mest fascinerande karaktären som dykt upp på scenen sedan Val McDermid gav oss Tony Hill." – Mark Edwards "Jag fullkomligt älskade den! ... En av de bästa deckare jag har läst på länge och då inkluderar jag författare som James Patterson!" – Fionas bokrecensioner "Wow ... fantastisk ... gripande ... man fastnar redan i första kapitlet ... man vill inte lägga ifrån sig boken när man väl har börjat." – Liten nordlig själ "Jag upptäckte att jag bet på naglarna flera gånger ... att säga att den här boken är lysande är en underdrift." – Relax and Read Reviews "Tyst skrik får 5 stjärnor av mig – om du efter att ha läst en deckare känner att du måste lägga dig ner och dricka en kopp te för att kunna andas normalt, då har författaren gjort ett bra jobb. Angela Marsons, jag har fortfarande inte hämtat andan." – Reading Room with a View "Hur ska jag kunna recensera en bok som jag tyckte så mycket om? ... utan tvekan en av de mest begåvade författare jag har läst ... fartfylld, gripande och så intensiv och du kommer att älska Kim. Hon är en av de mest minnesvärda karaktärer jag har stött på i en bok." – This Chick Reads "Man bläddrar och bläddrar och bläddrar! Och sitter på helspänn och gissar. En riktig bladvändare. Jag var inte alls beredd på slutet!" – BTPBookClub

The killer claims they want to be stopped... In a busy shopping centre, a little girl clutches a teddy bear, crying for her mother, Katrina. Hours later, Katrina's body is discovered in an abandoned building. But why would someone kill a young woman out shopping with her child? Days later, a second woman is found in a local park, her six-year-old son missing. And a handwritten letter from the killer lands on Detective Kim Stone's desk, pleading for help. Kim knows time is running out to bring the little boy home alive, but first she must get inside the mind of a murderer. Why are they sending her messages? What do they want? Because if Kim can't work out what they're trying to say, another innocent soul will die... The multi-million-copy bestselling Detective Kim Stone series is every bit as addictive, original and exciting as readers say. You'll be hooked from the very first page. Read what everyone is saying about Deadly Cry: 'Utterly fabulous! I loved this so much... fantastic... Read this in one sitting as I was literally glued to it. Highly recommend, if I could give it more than 5 stars I would.' Linda Strong Book Reviews, ????? 'Angela Marsons writes the type of books that I will literally drop everything just so I can read it.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'I honestly don't know how Angela Marsons gets better and better with each book... My jaw dropped over and over again and I'm just sitting here so shocked at the end!' With A Book In Our Hand, ????? 'I could read Kim Stone books every day and never get bored, I read this in a day as I couldn't put it down.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Angela Marsons is the Queen of Crime, and every police team needs a Kim Stone!... this book will bring tears to your eyes, then have you covering those same eyes for fear of what may happen on the next page!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ????? 'Reading this series is like catching up with old friends... Yet another brilliant work by the amazing Angela Marsons!' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Oh how much have I missed Kim Stone... you are guaranteed a story that will grab a hold of you from the start and keep you invested in the outcome right to the very last page.' Jen Med's Book Reviews, ????? 'Quite simply, Angela Marsons is THE QUEEN of Crime Fiction...Every book of Angie's is a masterpiece... incredibly enjoyable.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'A series that I will never get tired of. The author has a real talent of keeping each book fresh and exciting... Long live Kim Stone!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????

It had seemed so simple. But now they were getting inside her mind... When Detective Kim Stone is called to Samantha Brown's home, she finds the young woman lying with her throat cut and a knife in her hand, and rules her death a tragic suicide. But after visiting her parents, Kim realises she's made a huge mistake. Samantha was murdered... Then a young man's body is found in a lake. Both victims spent time at Unity Farm, a retreat for people seeking an alternative way of life. But beneath its cosy façade lies a sinister community preying on the vulnerable. Sending one of her own into Unity Farm is Kim's only hope if she is to catch a killer. But with an undercover officer in way over her head, Kim's neck is on the line. 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: '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 Café, ????? 'I could read about Kim Stone and her team every week and never get bored... simply brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Hooks you in on the first page and doesn't let you go until the very end... 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!... 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, ????? 'I've enjoyed every single book Angela Marsons has written... will draw you in from page one. It's gritty, compelling, intriguing and one of the best books I've read this year.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Hooked as soon as I've read the first page... My reviews will never do this series justice as for me, it is just beyond words as to how brilliant this series is and how it just goes from strength to strength.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Finally we're playing a game. A game that I have chosen... Late one summer evening, Detective Kim Stone arrives at the scene of a horrific crime: a woman in her sixties tied to a swing with barbed wire. The dead woman was a retired professor of child psychology, and when two more bodies are found bearing the same markings, Kim knows she is on the hunt for a serial killer. The only thing linking the victims are tournaments for gifted children... Kim and her team are up against one of the most ruthless killers they've ever encountered. The clues lie in investigating every child who attended the tournaments, dating back decades. Faced with hundreds of potential leads, can Kim get inside the mind of a killer and stop another murder before it's too late? The addictive crime thriller from multi-million-copy, number one bestseller Angela Marsons explores the dark side of child prodigies and will have you absolutely hooked. Read what everyone is saying about Child's Play: 'Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow Wow!!! How did I not see any of that coming!... I could barely put the book down.' Rachel's Random Reads ????? 'Loved loved this book, Angela has done it again, just brilliant... pulls you in from the first page and never lets go... Get it, read it, you won't be disappointed.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'I have nothing but praise for this amazing series, 11 books and counting and the series keeps getting better with each instalment. I highly recommend this series.' Bookish ????? 'Angela Marsons pushes the limits again to bring us the best of crime fiction! To me, reaching a point where you trust an author this much with your precious time, is invaluable... This is why finding your happy place, your go-to people, your - rather deadly - dreamland is the best feeling in the world... I must thank Angela Marsons for never letting me down.' Chocolate'n'Waffles ????? 'The release of a Kim Stone novel is an event to look forward to. Full of engaging characters and humour, this series is fast becoming one of my favourites. 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 ????? 'Superb!!... one of the best openings to a book I have read... DI Kim Stone is one of my favourite all time characters... one of the best books in the series and as this is already book 11 in the series that says a lot... very, very highly recommended!!' Donnasbookblog ????? 'Marsons for me is 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

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, ?????

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, ?????

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, ?????

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, ?????

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, ?????

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,?????