krystleanne 's review for:

Where the Dead Sleep by Joshua Moehling
4.0
adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC!

Publication date: 8/15/2023

This is book two of the Detective Ben Packard’s story, but can be read as a stand alone.

I loved the inclusion of a queer MC! Ben is gay and an acting sheriff in a small town in the US.

There is a bit of a slow start. It took ten chapter for me to really get invested.

Once it got going it really got going! From there the book was a series of twists and turns. I did not see the final connection!

I also enjoyed the subplot of the race for sheriff! The added conflict it brought to the table helped develop Ben’s character.

Very much like a police procedural. There was a lot of description of evidence and the investigation. I enjoyed that there was more of the case than his personal life!

I think if you are looking for a thriller that is like a non-romance slow burn, then this is the one for you!

Ending is a perfect setup for the next book!