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Six Graves
Six Graves: An absolutely heart-pounding and addictive crime thriller | Angela Marsons
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Its 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 and Kim feels a sharp stab of sadness. How had the girls mother looked down at her sleeping child and pulled the trigger? When Detective Kim Stone rushes to the scene of a house fire, shes shocked to discover its 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. As she begins to untangle the dark web of secrets within the Daynes family, Kim and her team discover Helen had a history of clinical depression. But could it have driven her to murder her loved ones? Then Kim uncovers a tiny, vital clue in Helens bedroom that throws the investigation wide open. Could someone else have killed the Daynes family? With the case only just underway, a deadly threat is made to Kims own life. Years ago, she rescued two little girls from the clutches of a dangerous psychopath who has just escaped prison and is coming for her. A witness protection officer glued to her side, Kim must bite back her fear, as she keeps digging into the Dayness background and soon hits upon a shocking secret from Helens past that could crack the case. With the remaining family members in danger, Kim is under pressure like never before. The monster circling Kim raises the stakes when he threatens the life of another innocent victim. Hes leading Kim straight to him. Forced to go against direct instructions from her superiors, will that one fateful decision cost her more than her job? An absolutely nail-bitingly tense page-turner that will have you gasping out loud. You wont come up for air until youve reached the twisty, breathtaking ending. 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 cant 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 Angies 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, ????? There is just something extremely special about the D.I Kim Stone series that just gets me hooked as soon as Ive 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 with each instalment. Goodreads reviewer, ????? I could read Kim Stone books every day and never get bored, I read this in a day as couldnt put it down. NetGalley reviewer, ????? The uber-sharp Kim Stone has to be one of the best detectives out there. A twisty, fast-paced plot stocked with red herrings. Bookpreneur, ?????
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squirrelbrain
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#12booksof2022 #april

I always love Angela Marsons‘ Kim Stone books, but this one was particularly good. The next one in the series also came out during 2022, but didn‘t quite make my list of *absolute* favourites.

Andrew65 This was one of my favourites in April but agree it didn‘t make my absolute favourites. The series is one of my all-time favourites. 1y
TrishB Good pick 👍🏻 1y
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@MicheleinPhilly @TrishB @squirrelbrain @Tove_Reads we have a new one coming!!! Kim Stone is the best! 😀

Tove_Reads Indeed! I remember when Angie sent the first draft to Bookouture 😍😍😍 2y
eanderson @Tove_Reads oh my my my! That‘s awesome. I bet it‘s going to be great. 😀 2y
squirrelbrain Ooh, exciting… trots off to #netgalley, just in case…. 2y
MicheleinPhilly I was literally just coming here to post this! Have pre-ordered! 2y
TrishB Great stuff!! 2y
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Book 1 of #JoysofJune finished!!!
Honestly I love Kim Stone. She is resilient and ruthless. This has been one of the best reads in the series for a few books and had me hooked from the first page. Not sure how she will be from here on out but I‘m looking forward to more Kim Stone! 😊

Andrew65 A great book, well done 👏👏👏 Like you I wonder how this will affect Kim in the future. How does she recover from this? 2y
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Kim Stone and my Theo! 😍

TrishB Great match 😁 2y
robinb Hi Theo! 👋👋 2y
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eanderson
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Sitting outside and enjoying sometime with Kim Stone. 😎

TrishB This one is great! 2y
MicheleinPhilly Hey Elisabeth! Did you know there is a new Helen Grace coming out this week? I only just found out because @TrishB hoarded that knowledge. But I am a TRUE friend. So I thought you‘d like to know. 😉 2y
TrishB 😂😂 @MicheleinPhilly I bet she has it on pre order 😉 2y
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squirrelbrain Such a good one - enjoy! 2y
eanderson @MicheleinPhilly lol! You make me chuckle. 😊 I didn‘t realize that it was coming out this week! I‘m excited now! @TrishB I think I do have it preordered! I‘m off to check now. 😎 2y
eanderson @squirrelbrain so far it has my attention. I can‘t quite put my finger on what might be going on with the family. 🤔 2y
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Andrew65
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#BigJuneReadathon #AnyNumberInTheTitle

Love the DI Kim Stone Series, but the most recent one is one of the very best. Just wish the books had better covers. @Clwojick

TrishB It‘s a great one 👍🏻 and I agree. The covers wouldn‘t have drawn me in if it wasn‘t for Litsy reviews. 2y
Andrew65 @TrishB I don‘t understand the covers, and agree, would never have picked the books up but for reviews of others I respect. 2y
Clwojick I‘ll have to check the series out. I definitely wouldn‘t be drawn to this covers if I came across them in a bookstore. 2y
Andrew65 @Clwojick I think it is one of the best series out there. (edited) 2y
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Oh my goodness. I need to lie down.

I hope Mr. Derek Church‘s ticker is in good working order because mine got a mighty workout.

In the background is my version of Leanne on neighborhood watch.

MicheleinPhilly @TrishB @squirrelbrain I was already penning a very strongly worded email to Ms. Marsons in my head during those last few chapters. 2y
squirrelbrain I know! In the prologue I thought ‘Well, clearly *that* hasn‘t actually happened‘, and then when it did…. 🤯. 2y
squirrelbrain LOL at your ‘Leanne‘! 🐕 👀 2y
TrishB I was like…..nooooo…..what…..oh…….best one for a while! 2y
MicheleinPhilly @squirrelbrain @TrishB There was a moment later in the story when I convinced myself that she was faking her death. But then when she was recounting all of the people in her life and taking her last breath, I was speechless and felt utterly despondent. I hadn‘t realized how dependent I‘ve become on having Kim in my life! 2y
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Finished this one on the train on Friday. It was brilliant - all action addition to the series.

squirrelbrain ❤️ 2y
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Train reading. Travelling to stay with daughter this weekend and going down to cup final tomorrow 😁

Dragon E-readers like Kindle are so great for traveling. Have fun @TrishB ! 💚🐉 2y
Emilymdxn I love train reading! 2y
LeahBergen Lovely! Enjoy your weekend, Trish. 😘 2y
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Tove_Reads Not sure about the book though 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙄🙄🙄🙄😵‍💫😆🤪 2y
Cathythoughts Exciting 💫 2y
squirrelbrain Have a great weekend! ⚽️⚽️⚽️ 2y
batsy Oh, how fun! Enjoy 🎉 2y
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This is what I like waking up to 😁

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So…this is exciting! 😆

ravenlee Woohoo! 2y
DivineDiana It is! 👏🏻 2y
TrishB That‘s brilliant ♥️ can‘t wait to read it even more now! 2y
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eanderson Wow!!!! 2y
Librarybelle Awesome!! 2y
BarbaraBB So cool!! 2y
Andrew65 Wow! Brilliant. 👏👏👏🙌🍾🥂 2y
Oryx Wooo 2y
Soubhiville That‘s exciting! 2y
BookwormM Well done you 2y
MicheleinPhilly 🙌🏼 Channeling Will Ferrell in Elf: “Helen!!! I know her, I know her!” 2y
LeahBergen Awesome! 👏👏 2y
BookwormAHN Nice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 2y
Ruthiella How exciting! 👏👏👏 2y
LeeRHarry Woot woot!!! 👏👏👏 2y
CarolynM That‘s great! 2y
BarbaraBB Hi Helen! I will email you again tomorrow. I am at my parents‘ now and their internet connection is the worst 😳 2y
Caroline2 Exciting!!! 😃 👏 2y
squirrelbrain Oh no @BarbaraBB 🤷‍♀️ I‘ve just sent you the list, so look forward to hearing from you tomorrow! 2y
squirrelbrain LOL! 🤣@MicheleinPhilly Thanks all! The only issue is I don‘t *do* social media (other than Litsy) so you‘ll have to let me know if you see any quotes that might be mine! @ravenlee @DivineDiana @TrishB @eanderson @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB @andrew65 @oryx @Soubhiville @BookwormM @LeahBergen @BookwormAHN @Ruthiella @LeeRHarry @CarolynM 2y
Birdsong28 So exciting!! 2y
BarbaraBB I agree with everything you say in your mail and LOVE the pdf. But isn‘t it way too much work??? You are quite busy at work too!! I‘ll respond properly tomorrow. Thank you so much 😊 2y
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Another exceptional book in the Kim Stone Series, read this in a day and didn‘t want to put it down. More great antagonistic play between Kim and a central character in this book.

Gets a bit violent in the end and do wonder how Kim comes back from the events of the book. Will take all her strength of character. Totally recommended.

squirrelbrain Great review! 👍😁 2y
Andrew65 @squirrelbrain Thanks, another excellent book. 2y
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Day 2 of the May Day Special #20in4 Readathon. Finished 1 book and read 424 pages in 6 hrs and 3 mins. An excellent reading day, on a day when it didn‘t stop raining.

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Read 13 hrs 15 mins. / 24 hour target

Finished 3 / 4 Books

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Started reading the new one in the excellent Kim Stone Series, which is due for publication on 12th May.

Reading this as part of the #20in4 Readathon

squirrelbrain It‘s a good one! 😁 2y
Andrew65 @squirrelbrain Yes, I‘d seem your review. 2y
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Wow, wow, wow! Just inhaled this book in about 2 hours. It‘s up there on a par with Dying Truth (Book 8) which has always been my favourite of the series.

In this book, Detective Kim Stone is called to a suspected murder-suicide, where a whole family has died. At the same time she faces a deathly threat from a terrifying figure from her past. (Me, trying desperately not to be all spoilery! )

Just read it! (Published 12th May)

#netgalley

TrishB I double checked I have on pre order! Can‘t wait 😁 2y
Tove_Reads Yes! Finished it yesterday! 2y
Andrew65 Just been approved for this one, looking forward to it. 2y
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squirrelbrain As long as you didn‘t order two @TrishB ! 🤣 2y
TrishB @squirrelbrain 😂😂 I read these on kindle so I‘m always grateful it doesn‘t let you do that! 2y
MicheleinPhilly I‘ve pre-ordered as well! 🤗 @squirrelbrain @TrishB 2y
Itchyfeetreader Been looking to a new series of police procedural for a while.. is this it? 2y
eanderson Oh my my my!!!! I have it preordered. Now I‘m so excited for it to come in! 2y
eanderson @Itchyfeetreader yep! This will be a good one for you! I hope this is a series for you. 2y
squirrelbrain @Itchyfeetreader - yes, this is it, it‘s fabulous! Often on Kindle for 99p too…. 2y
Cathythoughts You loved it 👍🏻😁 2y
TrishB Wow 😮 just finished on the train!!! Made my journey go fast. That was a good ‘un. 2y
squirrelbrain It was, wasn‘t it?! In the prologue I was all ‘no, that can‘t have happened‘, surely. Then near the end it was 😱 @TrishB 2y
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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

TrishB Love it ♥️ 2y
squirrelbrain Love that! I may start this weekend…. 2y
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My plans for Easter! Looks perfect, doesn‘t it? Can‘t wait to dig into these ones, I know they‘ll be great! ❣️❣️ Thank you, NetGalley!

SpookyMazeOfBooks The Trapped Ones was good , 2y
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Yay - I finally got an Angela Marsons on #netgalley! This must be the 4th or 5th I‘ve applied for, but no luck until now…

Thanks for the prompt @Tove_Reads - have you started it yet? Not that long for you to wait either! @TrishB

Tove_Reads It‘s my reward for getting throw this workweek! 2y
Tove_Reads Asked Litsy to add it and they acted on it fast! 2y
squirrelbrain Something to look forward to! @Tove_Reads 2y
TrishB Oh fab! Can‘t wait for this one! 2y
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