A review by themysterymaven
Deeper Than the Dead by Debra Webb

dark mysterious sad 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

4.0

Behold! The last book I read in 2024…finally…and then I can start my reviews of 2025😂😂 This story was an Amazon Prime First Reads selection, and I really liked it! It gave me a similar vibe to Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. Three sisters come together at their childhood home in the grips of personal challenges and a very disturbing mystery literally unearthed in the woods on their property. I liked the dynamic of the sisters with each other; the eldest two have a darker set of secrets in their shared history that heavily contributes to the story. I believe the book is set up to start this as a series, and I will definitely seek out the next installment. 

The setting has all the feels of small-town life, where it seems everyone is connected in some manner and eyes are on you everywhere, at anytime. I think the author even has something posted that shows some of the actual areas mentioned in the novel!

A very satisfying crime fiction thriller with which to end the year!