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Bad Blood by Angela Marsons

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4.5

 Finished reading: October 14th 2023


"Kim was reminded of the scene from the film Scrooged where the lives of many were improved due to the death of one man."

*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Bookouture in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***

I know that I started this series late, but now that I'm fully caught up I'm not letting it slip between the cracks of my TBR mountain again. Of course the fact that the DI Kim Stone books just keep delivering one satisfying detective thriller after the other also plays a big role, and I always do a little happy dance whenever a new sequel appears on my kindle. I can't believe that Bad Blood is already book number nineteen, and it is yet another thrilling read that I simply couldn't put down.

Before I continue, I have to once again insist that this is definitely a series to read in order. You will find major spoilers for past events otherwise, and you won't be able to fully understand the dynamics between the different characters either. On top of this, Bad Blood in particular has major spoilers for the previous book as one of the storylines continues in this sequel. You will be in for one heck of a ride catching up in the first place, and the whole series is well worth your time.

I think that one of the reasons I'm enjoying this series so much has a lot to do with the cast of characters. I always have a fantastic time meeting up with Kim and the rest of the team, and they truly feel like old friends by now. The banter itself is absolutely brilliant, and I always look forward to their conversations. The humor makes for such a great contrast with the more serious content as well, and as a result the books always feel balanced. Bad Blood has once again some very serious developments on a personal level; ones that build on what happened in the previous book.

Part of the plot has to do with those personal developments, but there is also a main case that will keep Kim Stone and her team more than busy. Strange murders, unlikeable victims and lots of dead ends, possible suspects and new angles... It definitely adds a lot of suspense to the plot, and I can guarantee you that things will escalate towards the ending. The team focuses mostly on this main case in Bad Blood, but with its complexity I didn't mind the lack of other cases this time around. The whole situation definitely had me biting my nails! There is also something about the writing itself that is highly addictive, and I always find myself flying through the pages. It's a true pageturner indeed!

It comes as no surprise when I say that I once again really enjoyed my time with the DI Kim Stone series, and I'm glad that the ending gave us a little breather this time around. If you like your detective thrillers on the fast, engaging and twisted side and can appreciate a healthy dose of banter, you have found your next series to read. 
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