Her stomach lurches as
she sits in the windowless room. He throws her phone to the ground,
grinds it against the floor with the heel of his shoe and brings his
face closer to hers. There was no turning back now, her life as she knew
it was gone.
When the lifeless body of a man is found on an
industrial estate, Detective Kim Stone arrives on the scene and
discovers he’s been tortured in the worst way imaginable.
But as
she breaks the devastating news to the victim’s wife, Diane Phipps, Kim
can’t help feeling that something isn’t quite right about the woman's
reaction.
Twenty-four hours later, the victim’s family disappears into thin air.
Then a second body is found staked to the ground in a local nature reserve.
Desperate
to crack the case open quickly, Kim and her team unravel a vital clue –
a fiercely guarded secret that links both victims and could cost even
more lives.
A secret that some police officers are also protecting.
Faced
with deceit from those she should be able to trust, family members who
won’t talk, and local reporter, Tracy Frost, opening a can of worms on
the case of a woman murdered by her husband a year ago – Kim is in deep
water like never before.
Kim must find the motive if she is to
find the killer who is systematically targeting and torturing his
victims. But can she unlock the shocking truth and stop him before he
strikes again?
Kim Stone is angry that Woody assigned Tracy Frost. Reporter, to ride with her and Bryant for a day. She feels it is hard enough that they must visit Trisha Morley’s family when it looks like Trisha’s husband and murderer is going to go free. Kim never knows if Tracy will help or hinder her investigation.
Nick Morley, a high-class barrister is awaiting another trial. The forensic evidence is more than sufficient to convict most people. However, Nick is not most people. He has money and a high-priced PR firm working the system to give Nick good press. He is confident an acquittal or another hung jury.
While Kim is worried about Tracy, her team is on the path of a gruesome series of murders. Initially there doesn’t seem to be a connection. However, the team is tenacious and determined to find it. They uncover secrets and cover-ups. They always seem to be one step behind the murderer. Does he have inside information?
I love how Angela Marsons builds and develops this group from book to book. They are a perfect mix of diverse people who know what they do best and do it. They will jump in wherever Kim needs them to solve a case. Bryant is the voice of reason who keeps Kim on the straight and narrow—most of the time. Stacey is one of my favorite characters. She is a smart, gifted researcher/computer wiz who often makes me laugh.
Kim Stone is one of my all-time favorite characters. She is often brisk, and unfeeling, but she has some beautiful and caring moments that show her true heart. The support characters add so much life and depth to the stories; I love each one of them for different reasons. I enjoyed learning more about Tracy’s backstory and the like/hate relationship between her and Kim.
The murder investigation is brutal. The torture and murders are mind-boggling and sick. The murder scenes are difficult to read sometimes. If you know this series, you know Keats. The murders make Keats voice quiver, and other cops need to walk away. As sick as it is, I was riveted.
I love this series. In my opinion, Twisted Lies is one of the best. Even though this book works as a standalone, I don’t recommend reading out of order. The previous books have a lot of backstory that adds to the characters. However, if you are picking up this book, the primary focus is the case.
If you love a gripping police procedural this is a must read. If you love stories that keep you on the edge of your seat, this is the book for you. If you are reading this series, wow, what a great addition. If you are crazy about a good story, you must discover Kim Stone. You will not be sorry.
A big thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an advanced copy.
5 BIG STARS
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