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kitty_catalyst's review against another edition
5.0
Kim Stone is back in an enthralling fifth book!
In the series first installment, "Evil Games", Detective Inspector Stone faced off against the only suspect who has ever truly gotten under her skin. Alexandra Thorne is a manipulative psychiatrist whom has always been able to get others to to her bidding. Prison has been no different. And she has set her sights on Kim.
While unaware of Alex's machinations, Kim is sent to a confounding crime scene.
A respected social worker is found with a single, fatal stab wound to the heart. The killer has left behind one strand of hair as the only piece of forensic evidence. The case grinds to a halt with no obvious suspect and DNA tests pending.
Suddenly another victim is thrown into the mix. A young drug addict is found dead, her body having the same stab wound and no evidence left at the scene. How can the two very different victims be tied together?
While trying to solve the seemingly unsolvable case, Kim is pulled back into Alex's grasp. Kim is forced to face the ghosts of her past and a possibly devestating future.Alex weaves a web of deception intent on destroying the detective's sanity.
This book takes a deeper look into Kim's life story than previous installments of the series. Kim is an outsider, keeping everyone at a distance. While being a bit of a maverick, Kim is an intuitive detective; in spite of her scars, or possibly because of them.
She leads her team with determination, respect and loyalty. She expects nothing less in return. This book delves into the unique skills of each team member and showcases their character development without overwhelming the intricate plot.
While Kim has a past that the reader is unable to relate to, she is written as heartbreaking character. A woman who is one of the most admirable in the mystery\suspense\thriller genre today.
I received this book for free in return for an honest review thanks to NetGalley.com.
In the series first installment, "Evil Games", Detective Inspector Stone faced off against the only suspect who has ever truly gotten under her skin. Alexandra Thorne is a manipulative psychiatrist whom has always been able to get others to to her bidding. Prison has been no different. And she has set her sights on Kim.
While unaware of Alex's machinations, Kim is sent to a confounding crime scene.
A respected social worker is found with a single, fatal stab wound to the heart. The killer has left behind one strand of hair as the only piece of forensic evidence. The case grinds to a halt with no obvious suspect and DNA tests pending.
Suddenly another victim is thrown into the mix. A young drug addict is found dead, her body having the same stab wound and no evidence left at the scene. How can the two very different victims be tied together?
While trying to solve the seemingly unsolvable case, Kim is pulled back into Alex's grasp. Kim is forced to face the ghosts of her past and a possibly devestating future.Alex weaves a web of deception intent on destroying the detective's sanity.
This book takes a deeper look into Kim's life story than previous installments of the series. Kim is an outsider, keeping everyone at a distance. While being a bit of a maverick, Kim is an intuitive detective; in spite of her scars, or possibly because of them.
She leads her team with determination, respect and loyalty. She expects nothing less in return. This book delves into the unique skills of each team member and showcases their character development without overwhelming the intricate plot.
While Kim has a past that the reader is unable to relate to, she is written as heartbreaking character. A woman who is one of the most admirable in the mystery\suspense\thriller genre today.
I received this book for free in return for an honest review thanks to NetGalley.com.
czai's review against another edition
4.0
not exactly my fave Kim Stone novel but i still immensely liked it. it started slow for me. it was intriguing but not exactly that thrilling. at least not until around 50% of the novel.
there were two entirely different things being tackled here. there's the murder case which somehow reminded me of Silent Scream in terms of the killer's plans; and there's Alex Thorne which, of course, was a very interesting addition to the story. there's more of Kim's relationship with her mother and more details on what went on between them. at first, i thought that Alex's side of the story would be connected to the main case but it turns out that i was wrong. they were not related and that's also fine because we get to see more of Kim :)
all in all, Blood Lines is a thrilling novel but still can't top Play Dead and Lost Girls for me. also, now i can't wait to read what's next for Kim Stone!
Merged review:
not exactly my fave Kim Stone novel but i still immensely liked it. it started slow for me. it was intriguing but not exactly that thrilling. at least not until around 50% of the novel.
there were two entirely different things being tackled here. there's the murder case which somehow reminded me of Silent Scream in terms of the killer's plans; and there's Alex Thorne which, of course, was a very interesting addition to the story. there's more of Kim's relationship with her mother and more details on what went on between them. at first, i thought that Alex's side of the story would be connected to the main case but it turns out that i was wrong. they were not related and that's also fine because we get to see more of Kim :)
all in all, Blood Lines is a thrilling novel but still can't top Play Dead and Lost Girls for me. also, now i can't wait to read what's next for Kim Stone!
there were two entirely different things being tackled here. there's the murder case which somehow reminded me of Silent Scream in terms of the killer's plans; and there's Alex Thorne which, of course, was a very interesting addition to the story. there's more of Kim's relationship with her mother and more details on what went on between them. at first, i thought that Alex's side of the story would be connected to the main case but it turns out that i was wrong. they were not related and that's also fine because we get to see more of Kim :)
all in all, Blood Lines is a thrilling novel but still can't top Play Dead and Lost Girls for me. also, now i can't wait to read what's next for Kim Stone!
Merged review:
not exactly my fave Kim Stone novel but i still immensely liked it. it started slow for me. it was intriguing but not exactly that thrilling. at least not until around 50% of the novel.
there were two entirely different things being tackled here. there's the murder case which somehow reminded me of Silent Scream in terms of the killer's plans; and there's Alex Thorne which, of course, was a very interesting addition to the story. there's more of Kim's relationship with her mother and more details on what went on between them. at first, i thought that Alex's side of the story would be connected to the main case but it turns out that i was wrong. they were not related and that's also fine because we get to see more of Kim :)
all in all, Blood Lines is a thrilling novel but still can't top Play Dead and Lost Girls for me. also, now i can't wait to read what's next for Kim Stone!
bibliophilebookclub's review against another edition
4.0
I have FINALLY finished this one and it was brilliant. As expected! Life got in the way of getting to read the last 50 pages but I really enjoyed this one, and I love the feeling of community/camaraderie between the team members in these books. It’s always a pleasure to return to familiar characters and Kim Stone is always great to read about.
boekmania's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
3.0
thisisadebut's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookph1le's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't like this one quite as much as the others. Something about it felt rushed to me, an impression that wasn't helped by the sometimes sloppy editing. Still, I love this series and the character of Kim Stone, so I'll be back for more.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
Blood Lines by Angela Marsons is the fifth book in the D.I. Kim Stone Crime Thriller series. Detective Inspector Kim Stone and her team are called out to a crime scene. A young woman is in a car with one stab wound. There were no hesitation marks. Then a second victim turns up with the exact same wound. The team cannot find a connection between the two victims except for how they were killed. Kim is having trouble focusing on the case because her old nemesis has contacted her. Dr. Alexandra Thorne is in prison, but she continues to find ways to taunt Kim. Kim tries to ignore Alex, but then she involves Kim’s mother. Alex has an agenda. There are only two people keeping Alex in jail and Kim is one of them. Will Kim and her team be able to figure out the killer’s agenda and stop the killer before he (or she) strikes again? Will Alex’s plan come to fruition? Kim will have her work cut out for her to stay one step ahead of these two killers.
Blood Lines is an engrossing novel. You will not be able to put it down. Blood Lines is not a stand-alone book. You do need to read the first four book in the Kim Stone series or you will be lost (the books build upon each other). I had to be careful with my summary so I did not give anything away (do not want to spoil it for you). I give Blood Lines 5 out of 5 stars (I loved it). Blood Lines is well-written and has a captivating (and complex) main character. I look forward to each new book in the series so I can find out a little more about Kim Stone. This novel has some great twists and turns. Blood Lines is one of those novels that will have you staying up late until you finish the last page. I cannot wait for the next Detective Kim Stone Crime Thriller.
Blood Lines is an engrossing novel. You will not be able to put it down. Blood Lines is not a stand-alone book. You do need to read the first four book in the Kim Stone series or you will be lost (the books build upon each other). I had to be careful with my summary so I did not give anything away (do not want to spoil it for you). I give Blood Lines 5 out of 5 stars (I loved it). Blood Lines is well-written and has a captivating (and complex) main character. I look forward to each new book in the series so I can find out a little more about Kim Stone. This novel has some great twists and turns. Blood Lines is one of those novels that will have you staying up late until you finish the last page. I cannot wait for the next Detective Kim Stone Crime Thriller.
namitakhanna's review against another edition
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/