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Dead Souls: A gripping serial killer thriller with a shocking twist (Detective Kim Stone Crime Thriller Book 6) by [Angela Marsons]

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The truth was dead and buried… until now.

When a collection of human bones is unearthed during a routine archaeological dig, a Black Country field suddenly becomes a complex crime scene for Detective Kim Stone.

As the bones are sorted, it becomes clear that the grave contains more than one victim. The bodies hint at unimaginable horror, bearing the markings of bullet holes and animal traps.

Forced to work alongside Detective Travis, with whom she shares a troubled past, Kim begins to uncover a dark secretive relationship between the families who own the land in which the bodies were found.

But while Kim is immersed in one of the most complicated investigations she’s ever led, her team are caught up in a spate of sickening hate crimes. Kim is close to revealing the truth behind the murders, yet soon finds one of her own is in jeopardy – and the clock is ticking. Can she solve the case and save them from grave danger – before it’s too late?

An addictive, sinister crime thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seat.

Watch out for more from Detective Kim Stone

A detective hiding dark secrets, Kim Stone will stop at nothing to protect the innocent. Silent Scream is the first book in the series.

What readers are saying about Dead Souls:

‘Hooked from the very first page… This is the best book I’ve read, by the best author on the shelves. I really can’t wait for the next one.’ Nigel Adams Book Worm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I could not put it down and was hooked in from page one to the very last word. The plot is stunning. Very clever and very dark. A 5-star read! A fantastic crime novel from one of my all-time favourite writers ever.’ Booklover Catlady ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was captivated from the start, there is just no let-up… I wanted to read at every opportunity, fast-paced and blood pressure raising! Angie Marsons is definitely one of my favourite authors.’ Stef Loz Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Read this book now, it is just that amazing. A gripping, unpredictable story, I couldn’t have been more hooked if I tried. Some of the most vivid writing I've read. Unpredictable and completely absorbing.’ Rachel’s Random Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliant… a terrifying, nail-biting finale where, once again, Kim proves how far she will go to protect her team. Ms. Stone is fast becoming one of the greats of detective fiction. Dead Souls is a must-read book with a topical subject matter that really makes you wonder if you truly know the views of everyone you meet.’ Go Buy the Book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Addictive… yet ANOTHER cracker to add to an already stunning series. This stomping great read from an exceedingly talented writer will have you furiously flipping the pages.’ Little Bookness Lane ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘My favourite read of the year so far… Wow, totally fantastic, beautifully written, dark, dangerous and emotional. This series gets better with each book, loved it. I give it 6 stars.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The best book in the series yet, and that takes some doing… grips you by the throat and doesn't let you go to the last heart-pumping chapter. I'm off to hibernate until the next book is published.’ The Book Review Café ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘One of the only people to make me cry [Angela Marsons] also takes me right to the edge of my very last nerve. Every. Flipping. Time. This is not a story for the faint-hearted. Best. One. Ever (so far ;) ) 5 stars. Big fat ones.’ Jen Med Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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I love this series, and Angela Marsons has joined the ranks of authors I would drop anything else I was doing to read, and whose books I put on pre-order without even stopping to read the blurb - Jen Med's Book Reviews

My heart didn't beat right the whole way through this one! I actually had to read this on the floor as the edge of my seat was too uncomfortable! It is a real rollercoaster of a ride . . . this is one book you do NOT want to miss! - Emma the Little Book Worm

All the stars lighting a clear night sky are not enough to rate this book. Believe me! I just LOVE this author and LOVE Kim Stone!! I cannot recommend this series enough. If you haven't yet read any of Angela Marsons' books, you're seriously missing out - Relax and Read Book Reviews

With no let up in pace, the author doesn't give you time to catch your breath before she hits you with another shocking twist - The Book Review Cafe

The Detective Inspector Kim Stone books are nothing short of brilliant - Nigel Adams Book Worm

Gripping . . . so many twists and turns . . . fast paced with plenty of psychological mind games that will leave you reeling - Chapter In My Life

A gripping, emotional and addictive read. My only concern is how the author is going to top this book as how can you improve on perfection itself? Outstanding!!! - By The Letter Book Reviews --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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The rising star of the British thriller scene returns with the 6th D.I. Kim Stone thriller, that will enthrall fans of Rachel Abbott, Helen Fields and Peter Robinson --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XFZYNM1
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (28 April 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1712 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 414 pages

Best Sellers Rank: 3,750 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 260 in Noir Crime
- 278 in Serial Killers (Kindle Store)
- 298 in English Crime

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Angela Marsons is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of the DI Kim Stone series and her books have sold more than 5 million in 7 years.

She lives in Worcestershire with her partner and their 2 cheeky Golden Retrievers.

She first discovered her love of writing at Junior School when actual lessons came second to watching other people and quietly making up her own stories about them. Her report card invariably read "Angela would do well if she minded her own business as well as she minds other people's".

After years of writing relationship based stories (The Forgotten Woman and Dear Mother) Angela turned to Crime, fictionally speaking of course, and developed a character that refused to go away.

She is signed to Bookouture.com for a total of 28 books in the Kim Stone series and her books have been translated into more than 27 languages.

Many of her books, including Blood Lines, Dead Souls, Broken Bones, Fatal Promise and Dead Memories reached the #1 spot on Amazon on pre-orders alone and the translation of Dead Souls, La Verita Sepolte, recently won the prestigious Primo Bancarella award.

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Mary R

Excellent as ever

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2022

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When I enjoy a book so much, I still usually rate it 4 stars as there is always something that stops me giving it the full 5 star treatment. However this series is one of those exceptions and each book is just so engrossing.

This is no exception. This time Kim is split from her team and is working with an old acquaintance on a joint investigation as the location of a crime scene falls on the boundary between both forces. Her own team has their own investigation to run. As it happens, both investigations end up connecting.

In the meantime, Stacy is intent to do her own investigating and quickly realises that it wasn't a good idea. The storyline is quite harrowing dealing with quite vicious hate crimes where actions back up the usual online trolling.

I love the characters in this series. Their human side and flaws are there for you to see and relate to, and they just seem so real and normal. This was a terrific read and I'll make a start on the next one soon. I am tending to drag these out and read other books in between as I don't want to get to the end of the series and have a long wait for the next one.

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A terrific crime thriller full of menace, hatred and murderous deeds; a gripping page turner!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 March 2020

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Dead Souls can be read as a stand-alone novel even though it is the 6th book in the detective Kim Stone crime thriller series. However, if you have not read any of the other novels in this series before then you may want to consider reading the series in order of publication as it would enrich your enjoyment of this story even more than reading it as a stand-alone story.
'Dead Souls' is a great story for a number of reasons. Firstly, the story has three different story-lines, or threads, which may or may not be related. Secondly, due to circumstances beyond her control, DI Kim Stone is seconded to a different police team to work on a case involving the discovery of some old human remains that have been discovered in a field. Meanwhile other members of her own team, Bryant and Dawson, are investigating an assault that could be an attempted murder while Stacey gets involved in a suicide case. This makes Dead Souls refreshingly different from the earlier novels as we get to learn more about the personalities and background story of these 'supporting' characters while at the same time seeing if Kim can cope without them. Thirdly, just like the other novels in the series, there is plenty of twists and turns in the plot and some quite dramatic 'action' scenes that may make you wince on occasion but will certainly keep you turning the pages.
However, as hate crimes are the main focus of this story, some passages can be slightly uncomfortable to read. So if this is a subject that you find distasteful then you may find this novel slightly upsetting in places. But if you enjoy crime thrillers that have realistic characters and a relatively complex plot that is brimming with menace and 'atmosphere', then I think you will enjoy reading 'Dead Souls' (provided the subject matter doesn't put you off).

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Joan Mackie

Another terrific book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 May 2017

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This book by Angela brought alot of questions to the fore and the main one is WHY? Why do people hate others who are different by their colour, their gender, their beliefs, their sexuality etc. What is it that drives people to behave in this manner. I loved this story because it brought Kim into a new and frightening situation that she seemed to be totally unaware of, and it showed a softer side to her with regards to Travis and to his home life, and how much she was prepared to do to save Tracy and take care of her team. It's a great story and by no means answers my questions but it certainly showed me just how many sick people there are in this world. I certainly will tell my friends to read this and can't wait for the next book involving Kim. Well done Angela and Julie.

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Mags

Disturbingly gripping.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2021

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Dead Souls book six in the brilliantly gripping D.I. Kim Stone series sees Kim and her team stepping way out of their comfort zones when Doctor A during an archaeological practice dig finds the remains of a body buried within the last twenty years or so and as the field is on the border with West Mercia Kim is ordered to work the case with D.I. Travis whom she had a massive falling out with five years ago.

So, her team are left on the outside, with Bryant in charge looking into the beating of a Polish man. But what seemed a straightforward case soon becomes more when the guys unearth horrifying threats and a string of other cases involving minority groups.

And honestly, I was completely hooked by a tightly plotted, disturbing and thought provoking storyline and I loved getting to see Kim work without Bryant to reign her in and the rest of the team adapt to working without Kim.

Would happily recommend.

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Barbara Allen

Unbelievable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2021

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Up until this book I had really enjoyed the Kim Stone series, though I found Kim herself a bit hard to swallow. But this book was more like a party political broadcast, an anti-racist rant. Every racist in this book was a one-dimensional stereotype, and every time a racist person or act was mentioned it was preceded by a string of adjectives - sickening, disgusting, evil etc. This had, to me, quite the opposite effect of that presumably intended. It didn't make me think 'Gosh, what evil, wicked people', I just thought 'Oh, here we go again, same old same old'. If she'd made her racists a bit more human it would have been easier to despise them , but they were just like cardboard cut-outs, they had no character other than being sickening, evil, disgusting racists. This may be how the author views racists, and she is entitled to her opinion, but in terms of characterisation in a novel, it just reduced the book to the level of a children's adventure story, with carefully-drawn goodies and baddies..
The plot was so far-fetched as to be fantasy, and Stacey behaved more like one of the Famous Five than a police officer.

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