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A review by laurenjodi
Dead Souls: A gripping serial killer thriller with a shocking twist by Angela Marsons
4.0
Dead Souls
4.5 Stars
When the remains of several bodies are discovered in a field during a routine archaeological dig, D.I. Kim Stone is forced to work alongside her old partner and nemesis, Tom Travis. As the details of the victims' identities and the extent of their suffering are revealed, Kim realizes that human depravity and evil come in all manner of guises.
The theme of this installment is definitely one of the more disturbing and troubling in the series, and that is saying a lot considering some of the cases Kim has investigated. A significant part of this is due to the fact that the circumstances are so terribly realistic and true to life.
As always, it is rather easy to figure out the identity of the culprit and their motivation. Nevertheless, this does not detract from the tension and suspense of the climax and resolution.
The development of Stacey's character is a highlight of the book as readers have learned very little about her up until now. Moreover, it is good to finally learn the source of the animosity between Kim and Travis that was so intriguing at the beginning of the series.
In sum, another gripping book and I look forward to reading the next one soon.
4.5 Stars
When the remains of several bodies are discovered in a field during a routine archaeological dig, D.I. Kim Stone is forced to work alongside her old partner and nemesis, Tom Travis. As the details of the victims' identities and the extent of their suffering are revealed, Kim realizes that human depravity and evil come in all manner of guises.
The theme of this installment is definitely one of the more disturbing and troubling in the series, and that is saying a lot considering some of the cases Kim has investigated. A significant part of this is due to the fact that the circumstances are so terribly realistic and true to life.
As always, it is rather easy to figure out the identity of the culprit and their motivation. Nevertheless, this does not detract from the tension and suspense of the climax and resolution.
The development of Stacey's character is a highlight of the book as readers have learned very little about her up until now. Moreover, it is good to finally learn the source of the animosity between Kim and Travis that was so intriguing at the beginning of the series.
In sum, another gripping book and I look forward to reading the next one soon.