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namitakhanna's review
5.0
Blood lines is the fifth book in DI Kim Stones series and what a wonderful addition it is.
DI Kim Stone is investigating a series of murders where the only thing common is that they were stabbed . With no common link between the victims Kim Stone and her team are finding this case almost unsolvable . Add to this mix her old nemesis Dr Alex a true sociopath is back and willing to play mind games again with Kim
Angela Marsons writing never ceases to amaze me as the twists and turns keep coming . If the suspense was not enough the depth of character she adds to Kim and her friendship with Bryant keeps me coming back for more. This is one series that all mystery and suspense lovers should not miss.
I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
DI Kim Stone is investigating a series of murders where the only thing common is that they were stabbed . With no common link between the victims Kim Stone and her team are finding this case almost unsolvable . Add to this mix her old nemesis Dr Alex a true sociopath is back and willing to play mind games again with Kim
Angela Marsons writing never ceases to amaze me as the twists and turns keep coming . If the suspense was not enough the depth of character she adds to Kim and her friendship with Bryant keeps me coming back for more. This is one series that all mystery and suspense lovers should not miss.
I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
bookaliciousjourney's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
readinggrrl's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
andrew65's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
Angela Marsons continues with her popular DI Kim Stone series with her fifth installment, BLOOD LINES —emotional filled; motivations behind a crime, its driving forces, and the continuation of the intense journey between Stone and the return of her nemesis, Dr. Alexandra Thorne.
Prologue: Drake Hall Prison, Present Day. Dr. Alexandra Thorne and her cellmate Cassie. Alex blamed many for her life. She resented the fact no one had seen her value in her experiments. Given more time she would have been able to add a significant finding to the mental health community.
A special fascination with DI Stone. She begins writing to Kimmy.
The manipulative evil sociopath we met in [b:Evil Games|25067570|Evil Games (D.I. Kim Stone, #2)|Angela Marsons|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1434280150s/25067570.jpg|44752433] returns! Kim had survived one battle with the evil Alex, and she was by no means sure she was capable, of doing it again.
Drake Hall provided accommodations for female munitions workers during WWII, then in the 1970s a male prison, and a female prison in the mid-seventies. In March of 2009, it has been designated from semi-open to closed. A pretty, relaxed environment. 345 inmates among the 15 houses.
Alex is controlling even behind bars. She was born without the ability to feel remorse. She could commit any act and feel no guilt. No form of attachment to another living thing. She had selected various patients to partake in her experiments, and they remained blissfully unaware.
Ruth Willis was her first. She had already taken DI Kim Stone to the edge of sanity once, and she was sure she could do it again. This time she knew which buttons to press and how hard. This time she would make no mistakes!
Alex had a way of reeling you in. From her beauty and charm. Ruth had begun to study psychology and manipulation in an effort to learn more about her own weakness and vulnerabilities. She still longed for those days back, even though she knew how evil Alex was.
Kim has to face down her past and at the same time, a web of lies and danger, while putting the pieces of the investigation together. From twists and turns, Kim is front and center.
Thank you, Angela, for continuing this journey with Kim and Alex, showing brilliantly the power of a true sociopath even when confined. Even from prison, Alex manages to affect the lives and control those around her and to filter over to Kim once again.
Also, fans will enjoy the relationship with Kim and her mother (MENTAL) In this jammed packed action suspense thriller. What a relationship! (Chilling and dark secrets). Also fun catching up with our favorite characters.
Cleverly written with a perfect mix of humor, psychological, suspense, and crime thriller--Marsons' continues to keep her fans enthralled with this ongoing exciting series! Looking forward to the next adventurous journey.
In addition to the reading copy, also listened to the audiobook narrated by Jan Cramer.
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mrskp91's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
majic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
btpbookclub's review against another edition
4.0
I’m so excited to be getting back into this series. The whole series is brilliant and I’ve finished book five. Yet again a brilliant, tense, edgy, suspenee filled and page turner of a read. Loved it. I highly recommend you read this series in the correct order as this book links very closely to the previous book.
Kim is back and I bloody love her. One of my favourite characters ever. However, more cases are here and she needs to figure it out. But this time an old convict behind bars is back to torment, test and push Kim. Will she succeed? Or is Kim still hot on her heels and won’t let her win, always one step ahead? We see more of the relationship between Kim and her mother in this story.
Brilliantly written. Enjoyed it all. I cannot wait to see what lies ahead for Kim and her team in book six. A well deserved four stars from me.
Kim is back and I bloody love her. One of my favourite characters ever. However, more cases are here and she needs to figure it out. But this time an old convict behind bars is back to torment, test and push Kim. Will she succeed? Or is Kim still hot on her heels and won’t let her win, always one step ahead? We see more of the relationship between Kim and her mother in this story.
Brilliantly written. Enjoyed it all. I cannot wait to see what lies ahead for Kim and her team in book six. A well deserved four stars from me.
marsetta's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 out of 5
Thank you to Angela Marsons, Bookouture and Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace?
A victim killed with a single, precise stab to the heart appears at first glance to be a robbery gone wrong. A caring, upstanding social worker lost to a senseless act of violence. But for Detective Kim Stone, something doesn’t add up.
When a local drug addict is found murdered with an identical wound, Kim knows instinctively that she is dealing with the same killer. But with nothing to link the two victims except the cold, calculated nature of their death, this could be her most difficult case yet.
Desperate to catch the twisted individual, Kim’s focus on the case is threatened when she receives a chilling letter from Dr Alex Thorne, the sociopath who Kim put behind bars. And this time, Alex is determined to hit where it hurts most, bringing Kim face-to-face with the woman responsible for the death of Kim’s little brother – her own mother.
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. Only this time, Kim might not be strong enough to save them…
This is the fifth book in the series and while I've been a big fan of the series, this one is not up to the par as the rest of them. While the overall story was good, I found it quite predictable and had figured out who the killer was quite early on which really puts a dampener on the suspense.
In saying that I did like Kim's interaction with Dr Alexandra Thorne, who seems to be a worthy adversary for her. The constant mind games she plays makes interesting reading.
Overall it is a fast read but lacks the suspense and tension of the other books in the series.
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Thank you to Angela Marsons, Bookouture and Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace?
A victim killed with a single, precise stab to the heart appears at first glance to be a robbery gone wrong. A caring, upstanding social worker lost to a senseless act of violence. But for Detective Kim Stone, something doesn’t add up.
When a local drug addict is found murdered with an identical wound, Kim knows instinctively that she is dealing with the same killer. But with nothing to link the two victims except the cold, calculated nature of their death, this could be her most difficult case yet.
Desperate to catch the twisted individual, Kim’s focus on the case is threatened when she receives a chilling letter from Dr Alex Thorne, the sociopath who Kim put behind bars. And this time, Alex is determined to hit where it hurts most, bringing Kim face-to-face with the woman responsible for the death of Kim’s little brother – her own mother.
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. Only this time, Kim might not be strong enough to save them…
This is the fifth book in the series and while I've been a big fan of the series, this one is not up to the par as the rest of them. While the overall story was good, I found it quite predictable and had figured out who the killer was quite early on which really puts a dampener on the suspense.
In saying that I did like Kim's interaction with Dr Alexandra Thorne, who seems to be a worthy adversary for her. The constant mind games she plays makes interesting reading.
Overall it is a fast read but lacks the suspense and tension of the other books in the series.
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