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vsrkive's review against another edition
4.0
I am here to tell you that I love this series and I have been a fan from the first book.
This book does a deep dive on cult culture and how a cult doesn’t look like one from the beginning. It was fascinating to see it and I love the research that Angela Marsons does in her books. A combination of facts and fiction.
Also loved that we get to see a little bit more of Bryant and his POV. The dynamic between him and Kim is truly the best.
Shoutout to one of my faves, Stacy, who I wish to see more in the coming stories. The mystery was not that enticing to me but I appreciated some of the new characters that were introduced and fingers crossed that we see more of them.
The characters, all of them, are the ones that make me keep coming back. I cannot wait for more stories from the series.
Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy
This book does a deep dive on cult culture and how a cult doesn’t look like one from the beginning. It was fascinating to see it and I love the research that Angela Marsons does in her books. A combination of facts and fiction.
Also loved that we get to see a little bit more of Bryant and his POV. The dynamic between him and Kim is truly the best.
Shoutout to one of my faves, Stacy, who I wish to see more in the coming stories. The mystery was not that enticing to me but I appreciated some of the new characters that were introduced and fingers crossed that we see more of them.
The characters, all of them, are the ones that make me keep coming back. I cannot wait for more stories from the series.
Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy
denaiir's review against another edition
4.75
Jan Cramer's narration is outstanding as usual
I'm not interested in cult stories, but it was done so well that I devoured it
I'm not interested in cult stories, but it was done so well that I devoured it
whoisajax's review against another edition
4.0
Type: Kobo
Why: Book 12 of Kim Stone Series
Thoughts: Took me a little to get into this one not sure if it was because I left a big gap between reading 11 and 12, my time limits or I just didnt bond with some of the characters as much e.g. Brittany annoyed the hell out of me
Why: Book 12 of Kim Stone Series
Thoughts: Took me a little to get into this one not sure if it was because I left a big gap between reading 11 and 12, my time limits or I just didnt bond with some of the characters as much e.g. Brittany annoyed the hell out of me
ianmcnamara's review against another edition
5.0
This series gets better and better with every book. Due to having to take a day off sick i decided to take the oppertunity and finish this book. Massive fam of this series and i always look forward to the next one.
shieldsy09's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
myrdyr's review against another edition
4.0
3.9/5 stars. Not my favourite in the series, but still a decent read.
noveldeelights's review
5.0
It’s hard to believe but Killing Mind is already the twelfth (12th!!!!) instalment in the Kim Stone series. By now, you’re probably thinking a long-running series like this must have lost its shine. You’d be awfully wrong. Angela Marsons is here to show you that a series need never grow stale. This latest addition is every bit as fresh as the very first book in the series and that is no mean feat. It does however mean that I ran out of words to describe the awesomeness of these books a long time ago.
DI Kim Stone is called to the flat of Samantha Brown, a young woman who’s been found with her throat cut and a knife in her hand. With no signs of forced entry or a struggle, there is little else to do but for this tragic death to be ruled a suicide. But DI Kim Stone’s spidey senses are tingling. Is it too late, though? Has vital evidence been lost? When a second body is found, it seems all roads lead to Unity Farm.
Unity Farm is an idyllic retreat, offering its residents an alternative way of life. There is a variety of classes, like meditation and reiki, and a sense of community that seems to appeal to quite a lot of people. But something is lurking behind the retreat’s pretty walls.
There are a few things that get me excited as soon as I spot them in a book description. Boarding schools, for instance, will get me every time. This time around, another setting that makes me stand up and pay attention from the get-go. Cults! Killing Mind offers the reader a fascinating insight into how these cults operate and it never failed to keep me utterly enthralled. It seems it should be easy for an outsider to pick up on the signs but what if you’re vulnerable or struggling? How easy is it for those who prey on the vulnerable to pull new members in? To woo them? To indoctrinate them, to manipulate them and to somehow instil this fear in them that the outside world is just no place for them to be? And as a parent, whose child has found themselves in the clutches of cult life, how far would you go to get your child out of there?
As for the team, all hail the return of Tiffany, aka Tink. What a delight to see this superduper enthusiastic energiser bunny again. I for one would absolutely love for her to become a permanent member of the team because it’s just so easy to imagine her getting on someone’s nerves. Penn has finally shaken off the “intruder syndrome”. He’s settled in and he definitely deserves to be where he’s at. Even if that other desk still looks a bit weird. (Therapy still available for those who know what I’m talking about.) As for Stacey, she’s somewhat distracted by her upcoming wedding. But mostly by food. Or the lack thereof.
Meanwhile, Bryant isn’t quite himself either as he finds himself distracted too, by an old case that has haunted him since his early beginnings on the force. Standing guard over the mutilated body of a murdered fifteen year old girl, Bryant vowed he’d do whatever he could to make sure her killer would never be able to hurt anyone again. But all these years later, the murderer is up for parole and Bryant has a bad feeling about it all. I often truly felt for him but this was also an excellent way to get to know him even better.
I’m sure you can tell there’s quite a lot going on in Killing Mind and I was completely gripped by it all. I do so enjoy it when there isn’t just one case to focus on in a story. There’s always a brilliant balance between the professional and the private lives of the various members as well. We know these characters, yet it also still feels like there is much more to discover about them. In these crazy times, Killing Mind was the perfect medicine for me. An escape from reality, a chance to sink deep into a story and forget everything around me for a few hours. It hasn’t been an easy thing for books to do these last few months, but Killing Mind managed it effortlessly.
The DI Kim Stone is a hugely popular series for a reason. Many people, including myself, eagerly await the next instalments. As is evidenced by the enormous pre-orders every new book racks up. Killing Mind is another gripping, compelling and addictive addition to the series. I often say I need to leave a few series behind because I can’t keep up with all of them but you can rest assured that the DI Kim Stone series will never be one of them. As long as Angela Marsons keeps writing them, I’ll keep reading them!
If you’re a fan, you’ll love this one. If you’re new to the series, trust me, you have such a fabulous time ahead of you! Do try and catch up and join the rest of us, as we once more count down the months to the next DI Kim Stone book!
DI Kim Stone is called to the flat of Samantha Brown, a young woman who’s been found with her throat cut and a knife in her hand. With no signs of forced entry or a struggle, there is little else to do but for this tragic death to be ruled a suicide. But DI Kim Stone’s spidey senses are tingling. Is it too late, though? Has vital evidence been lost? When a second body is found, it seems all roads lead to Unity Farm.
Unity Farm is an idyllic retreat, offering its residents an alternative way of life. There is a variety of classes, like meditation and reiki, and a sense of community that seems to appeal to quite a lot of people. But something is lurking behind the retreat’s pretty walls.
There are a few things that get me excited as soon as I spot them in a book description. Boarding schools, for instance, will get me every time. This time around, another setting that makes me stand up and pay attention from the get-go. Cults! Killing Mind offers the reader a fascinating insight into how these cults operate and it never failed to keep me utterly enthralled. It seems it should be easy for an outsider to pick up on the signs but what if you’re vulnerable or struggling? How easy is it for those who prey on the vulnerable to pull new members in? To woo them? To indoctrinate them, to manipulate them and to somehow instil this fear in them that the outside world is just no place for them to be? And as a parent, whose child has found themselves in the clutches of cult life, how far would you go to get your child out of there?
As for the team, all hail the return of Tiffany, aka Tink. What a delight to see this superduper enthusiastic energiser bunny again. I for one would absolutely love for her to become a permanent member of the team because it’s just so easy to imagine her getting on someone’s nerves. Penn has finally shaken off the “intruder syndrome”. He’s settled in and he definitely deserves to be where he’s at. Even if that other desk still looks a bit weird. (Therapy still available for those who know what I’m talking about.) As for Stacey, she’s somewhat distracted by her upcoming wedding. But mostly by food. Or the lack thereof.
Meanwhile, Bryant isn’t quite himself either as he finds himself distracted too, by an old case that has haunted him since his early beginnings on the force. Standing guard over the mutilated body of a murdered fifteen year old girl, Bryant vowed he’d do whatever he could to make sure her killer would never be able to hurt anyone again. But all these years later, the murderer is up for parole and Bryant has a bad feeling about it all. I often truly felt for him but this was also an excellent way to get to know him even better.
I’m sure you can tell there’s quite a lot going on in Killing Mind and I was completely gripped by it all. I do so enjoy it when there isn’t just one case to focus on in a story. There’s always a brilliant balance between the professional and the private lives of the various members as well. We know these characters, yet it also still feels like there is much more to discover about them. In these crazy times, Killing Mind was the perfect medicine for me. An escape from reality, a chance to sink deep into a story and forget everything around me for a few hours. It hasn’t been an easy thing for books to do these last few months, but Killing Mind managed it effortlessly.
The DI Kim Stone is a hugely popular series for a reason. Many people, including myself, eagerly await the next instalments. As is evidenced by the enormous pre-orders every new book racks up. Killing Mind is another gripping, compelling and addictive addition to the series. I often say I need to leave a few series behind because I can’t keep up with all of them but you can rest assured that the DI Kim Stone series will never be one of them. As long as Angela Marsons keeps writing them, I’ll keep reading them!
If you’re a fan, you’ll love this one. If you’re new to the series, trust me, you have such a fabulous time ahead of you! Do try and catch up and join the rest of us, as we once more count down the months to the next DI Kim Stone book!
mandylovestoread's review
5.0
Angela Marsons has done it again! It is certainly no secret that Kim Stone is one of my favourite characters and I have loved each and every of these books. This is book 12 and there are absolutely no signs of slowing down. I always look forward to a new installment and I read this in pretty much one sitting. It is like a series on Netflix that you cannot get enough of. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves to read a good, solid story.
Kim Stone and her team are on the case once again. They are called to the scene of an apparent suicide of a young woman, Samantha Brown in her home.. But Kim being Kim is not leaving it there. After talking to her distraught parents and going over the crime scene photos again she has it re-classified as a murder. When another body is discovered, found in a lake with his throat cut, the same way that Samantha's was, the race is on to find the killer. A link is found to a local retreat - Unity Farm. Both had visited the farm and Kim believed that this is the key to the crime.
As always the whole team pull together to work on this one. a character for a previous book, Tiffany, is brought in to help. All of the these characters work together so well, and all have their quirks.
Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.
Kim Stone and her team are on the case once again. They are called to the scene of an apparent suicide of a young woman, Samantha Brown in her home.. But Kim being Kim is not leaving it there. After talking to her distraught parents and going over the crime scene photos again she has it re-classified as a murder. When another body is discovered, found in a lake with his throat cut, the same way that Samantha's was, the race is on to find the killer. A link is found to a local retreat - Unity Farm. Both had visited the farm and Kim believed that this is the key to the crime.
As always the whole team pull together to work on this one. a character for a previous book, Tiffany, is brought in to help. All of the these characters work together so well, and all have their quirks.
Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
Finished December 6th 2021
"Penn was reminded of something his boss often said when it came to things uncovered at a crime scene. Everything meant something."
I'm getting close to finally catching up with this series, and it hasn't shown any signs of slowing down yet. DI Kim Stone is a detective thriller series that has been consistently strong and book number twelve is no exception... This time around things do feel slightly different as Bryant's character is off balance with him distracted by an old case, and on top of that we have a hangry Stacey and a potentially dangerous undercover operation. I do confess that I'm never a big fan of the whole cult element in thrillers, which means that Killing Mind wasn't my favorite of the series. BUT. It is still a very engaging and suspenseful story that gives insight in just how dangerous cults can be. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that we will see more of Tiffany in the future, as I really like what her character adds to the dynamics... And I know it won't be long before I pick up the next book.