Six Graves

16 amazing books in and I barely have anything new to say about the book or author, in a good way!

Every one is brilliant and it astounds me how she can write such gripping stories so frequently. On one hand I never want the series to end, but on the other the very end of this instalment does make me wonder how much more Kim Stone can take and what's next for her and the team.

Kim Stone #12 to #21



I went down a rabbit hole with Kim Stone. After eleven novels starring Angela Marsons’ brilliant, abrasive, sympathetic Detective Inspector, I was so enamoured with these characters, the mysteries, and all the other greatness that make these novels, I just couldn’t get enough of them.



Every waking minute that could be spent on the novels, would be.



Ok, a few times I would start to despair at the loss of the rule of law in the USA, witnessing how people like you and me are impacted by what that despicable orange person does.



And then I would immediately return to Kim Stone and her team. Penn, Stacey, Bryant (whose given name I now finally know!), Frost, and, interestingly, Leanne - they all have their moments. The stories always address relevant contemporary issues, they’re believable, suspenseful and thrilling.



I cannot review those novels individually anymore because once I had finished one (without taking the time for my usual highlights, notes, and annotations), I’d jump right into the next. I’d probably be facing the worst book hangover in decades if there hadn’t been a certain book to spare me that trouble.



Just know if you’re into mysteries and police procedurals (in rural Britain), you cannot go wrong with Angela Marsons’ Kim Stone.



Thus, I’m awarding five stars out of five to each and every instalment from #12 to #21 and will be copying this review to each of these.

Another fantastic instalment in the series. It took every ounce of self-discipline I possess not to read through the night and complete the book in a single sitting. The Kim Stone books never fail to be perfectly plotted, unpredictable and engrossing. I can recommend them to anyone who enjoys a good criminal thriller with many surprises along the way.

Spoiler: Ms Marsons, I just want to say thank you for making a point of keeping Barney safe. It helped my peace of mind that the threat to him was removed early on. This may sound silly to other readers, but it's the one thing I've been afraid of in every Kim Stone novel because of the relationship they have (and because I relate to it so much).

Thank you for a wonderful read.