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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loveable characters:
No
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Looking back at my goodreads list, I think I’ve read nearly 20 books by Debra Webb over the years. She is an auto read for me and I was pretty happy to see an ARC available for her latest book on NetGalley.
‘Deeper Than The Dead’ is the first book of a new series featuring former deputy police chief Vera Boyett, who is called back home to small town Tennessee by her sister when the skeletal remains of her stepmother are found on their family’s property. Vera and her sister Eve are now faced with secrets they have tried to bury for 20 years and as more bodies are found on the property, Vera must try and solve the cold cases before the Sheriff does and clear her family’s name before it’s torn apart.
I must admit I struggled with the beginning of this book, I found it a bit hard to get into. I couldn’t connect with Vera and didn’t particularly like Eve. But the story picked up in the second half and became more interesting with the discovery of the additional bodies. Until the final chapters. I’m sorry but I find it hard to believe that a veteran police officer would make such stupid decisions about her own safety knowing she and her family were targets of a killer. And the killer reveal? I found it a bit silly, it made me giggle at how unbelievable it was. That took off a star for me.
Overall it was a good, solid read. 3.5 stars
** I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher**
‘Deeper Than The Dead’ is the first book of a new series featuring former deputy police chief Vera Boyett, who is called back home to small town Tennessee by her sister when the skeletal remains of her stepmother are found on their family’s property. Vera and her sister Eve are now faced with secrets they have tried to bury for 20 years and as more bodies are found on the property, Vera must try and solve the cold cases before the Sheriff does and clear her family’s name before it’s torn apart.
I must admit I struggled with the beginning of this book, I found it a bit hard to get into. I couldn’t connect with Vera and didn’t particularly like Eve. But the story picked up in the second half and became more interesting with the discovery of the additional bodies. Until the final chapters. I’m sorry but I find it hard to believe that a veteran police officer would make such stupid decisions about her own safety knowing she and her family were targets of a killer. And the killer reveal? I found it a bit silly, it made me giggle at how unbelievable it was. That took off a star for me.
Overall it was a good, solid read. 3.5 stars
** I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher**
I feel like more authors need to read their dialogue out loud and ask themselves “have I ever heard a human talk like this?” And I never want to read the word damn again
Debra Webb has a new series out, and it is amazing! It is full of twists and turns, along with some woe is me attitude from the main character. The timing of some of the inner monologue can be awkward. The twists come together, but the way they do seems like a reach at time. At the heart of it this is a family thriller, will they come together or not?
The narrator was excellent, and helped keep the thriller aspect for listeners.
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Brilliance Audio for an advanced reading and listening copies of this book.
The narrator was excellent, and helped keep the thriller aspect for listeners.
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Brilliance Audio for an advanced reading and listening copies of this book.
This was my first time reading a book by Debra Webb, and it was a good read overall.
It started a bit slow (sure you get the jump start, but then it was setting the scene and that seemed a bit slow to me). It seemed to also repeat a bit, which was hard to keep me engaged on this novel.
This book kept me guessing, but still left me wondering what is really going on, guess that is a good way to get you hooked on a series, right?
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer Publishing for my E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
It started a bit slow (sure you get the jump start, but then it was setting the scene and that seemed a bit slow to me). It seemed to also repeat a bit, which was hard to keep me engaged on this novel.
This book kept me guessing, but still left me wondering what is really going on, guess that is a good way to get you hooked on a series, right?
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer Publishing for my E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Not good
I liked the premise of this book, a down-and-out deputy police chief goes back home to investigate when human remains are found in the cave on her family’s land. It started out ok, but I should have listened to my instincts and given it up 50 pages in, instead of slogging through the remaining 350 or so pages. It was very repetitive, too indulging of the protagonist’s endless rumination; literally everything triggered traumatic memories. I found most of the characters to be odd and superficial, their actions and dialogue to be strange and not realistic much of the time. The plot meandered and lacked the structure needed for a strong build-up to a recognizable climax and denouement. I don’t often give terrible reviews because I usually bail on a book early on if I don’t like it (I only review books I finish). Unfortunately, I did stick with this one until the end.
I liked the premise of this book, a down-and-out deputy police chief goes back home to investigate when human remains are found in the cave on her family’s land. It started out ok, but I should have listened to my instincts and given it up 50 pages in, instead of slogging through the remaining 350 or so pages. It was very repetitive, too indulging of the protagonist’s endless rumination; literally everything triggered traumatic memories. I found most of the characters to be odd and superficial, their actions and dialogue to be strange and not realistic much of the time. The plot meandered and lacked the structure needed for a strong build-up to a recognizable climax and denouement. I don’t often give terrible reviews because I usually bail on a book early on if I don’t like it (I only review books I finish). Unfortunately, I did stick with this one until the end.
Amazon Prime First Reads book. I was shocked to get to the end and read the About the Author page. As much as I had struggled with the logical leaps and weird descriptions, I never would have expected this to be the product of an experienced author.