This was the first book I have read by this author and I was a little bit a apprehensive when I realised that it was a series and I had already missed a few books in it. I need not have worried however as, apart from a few references, the book could be read as a stand alone.

Detective Katie Scott and her partner

When Detective Katie Scott and her partner Deputy Sean McGaven are called to the discovery of a young girl buried on the grounds of a former children’s home in Pine Valley, California, she’s hopeful it’s the end to a devastating cold case she’s been working on. No one has seen Candace Harlan since she ran away from Elm Hill Manor five years ago. It soon becomes apparent that the body is not Candace and when the body of another young woman is found shortly thereafter the case takes a dramatic turn.

Katie is feisty and spontaneous - often acting on impulse which doesn’t go down well with her superiors. She is also suffering PTSD from her tours in Afghanistan and also the tragic deaths of her parents. She loves her job, her boyfriend Chad and her dog Cisco. Her character is an easy one to like. I look forward to reading about other books where she is featured.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced read copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Loved this book it was fab, I can’t wait for the next one in the series. Literally had my eyes glued to the pages. Read it in one sitting, did t leave my reading chair for hours! Excellent book, highly recommend

I read my first Jennifer Chase novel (book 3 in the series) at the start of this year and loved it so knew I was going to enjoy Last Girls Alice which is the latest instalment in the series. From the first chapter you are hooked. The plot moves at a great pace and I found it hard to put the book down. Once again we join Katie Scott as she investigates the death of a young girl found in the grounds of a former children’s home. I really like Katie as a character, she’s strong but also has her fragile side. On the whole this book is a very enjoyable read that I’d highly recommend. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the chance to review.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Last Girls Alive, the fourth novel to feature Detective Katie Scott of the Pine Valley, California Sheriff’s Office.

Cold case detective Katie Scott is called out to a building site at Elm House where a body has been found, a body that looks like Candace Harlan who disappeared from the same Elm House when it was a foster home five years earlier and is one of Katie’s cold cases. Katie can’t help but think that the location and the message etched on the victim’s back link back to the foster home. A second body found the next day confirms it.

I thoroughly enjoyed Last Girls Alive which is another exciting hunt for a twisted serial killer. The novel is mostly told from Katie’s point of view with the odd chapter from the unnamed killer’s childhood. Nothing new to report there, just the usual psycho mum and suffering child, so I don’t really see the point and I would go as far as to say it’s useless as there is no exploration of the adult killer’s psyche to link it to. Other than that the novel holds the attention with a convoluted plot, plenty of action and a satisfying conclusion. Katie and her partner, Deputy Sean McGaven, spend much of their time fighting off physical attacks, which I enjoyed as imaginative and tense, and trying to identify both the killer and a motive, which involves obscure texts and references. Mmm.

Katie is not doing too well emotionally in this novel with her PTSD threatening to overwhelm her. The good news is that she’s starting to share so hopefully it will recede in future novels.

Last Girls Alive is a good read that I can recommend.

Whilst demolishing a former Foster home for teenage girls a young womams body is found,carved into her back are italian words which translate to "hunter gatherer" The case is given to Detective Kate Scott who thinks it may be the body of a girl reported missing 6 years ago. When another body is found the race begins to locate the girls who resided at this home

Story not as dsrk as i thought it would be but still a very gokd read

Katie is back. Together with her partner McGaven she tries to solve cold cases and this time it appears to be a hard nut to crack. 

An ice cold case suddenly seems to turn into a red hot one and Katie and her partner don't seem to find any clues. Witnesses are rather tight lipped or just don't have the information the police needs.

And Katie is still being Katie. She often acts before she thinks and finds herself (and others) in dangerous situations. Her only goal is to bring justice to the victims. Following the rules is not always her first option. She does what she has to do: solve the cases. 

Now time is running out and Katie finds herself, more than once, looking death in the eyes. Cisko also this time has a smaller role, but a very important one in the end.

A very good story where Katie reminds me of a cat. They also have nine lives... 5 stars for this intriguing book.

Thank you, Jennifer Chase and Bookouture

I did quite enjoy Last Girls Alive but I personally found there were a few too many detective leaps that I found a bit implausible to really enjoy it.

Last Girls Alive is book 4 of the Detective Katie Scott series and is another great story by Jennifer Chase.

Katie and her partner, Sean McGaven, are dealing with some lingering issues from their last cold case and are now thrust into 2 more murder investigations. I have to say love these two as partners! Their scenes together really make you feel their appreciation for each other professionally and as well as the friendship they have developed.

Katie is smart but impulsive and tends to get herself in some dicey situations while investigating cases. This makes for some close calls and gripping chapters.

This wasn't my favourite book of the series as I found the villain to be slightly predictable, but I am definitely excited for book #5 to see what kind of trouble Katie gets herself into next.

Thank you to #Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Last Girls Alive.

Suspense, great writing, enjoyable characters & a very satisfying conclusion. I have read all of Jennifers' books in this series & look forward to more. HIghly recommend! Thanks to Netgalley & Bookouture for a copy of Last Girls Alive.

This was a decent police procedural. The body of a young woman is unearthed at the demolition of Elm Hill Manor, the site of a former foster home for teenaged girls. She has Italian words carved into her back - translated these words mean ‘hunter gatherer’. What does it all mean? The case is given to Detective Katie Scott of the Pine Valley Sheriff’s Department cold case unit because it is thought the body is that of Candace Harlan who was reported missing from the home five years ago.

Another death follows. Again the victim is a former resident of the home and has the same message carved into her back. Katie and her partner, Deputy McGaven, believe that the ill fated home is central to this case and they set about trying to locate the last six girls of the home, well, those that are still alive as well as trying to tie the killer to the home. Somehow! We also learn a lot more about Katie, her two military tours of Afghanistan, her PTSD and panic attacks which all helps to humanise the character. And Cisco, her former IED sniffing dog partner, was a delight as usual.

Look, it was a good story, no doubt, but I didn’t find it as gripping or thrilling as it could have been. Maybe I read too many thrillers. I also thought the reveal of the killer was a bit out of left field rather than a twist in my opinion. It was all a bit convenient and seemed to be just kind of thrown in there. It was certainly not down to any detective work. In summary - a good story that could have been better but will appeal to readers who don’t like their books too edgy or dark. Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and Jennifer Chase for my copy. My opinions are my own.

Katie and her partner Sean are called to investigate the home of foster girls that’s going to be torn down. When a girl body is found bury there Katie thinks it’s connected to a cold case she working on as dives deeper to mystery of this foster girls home she get more questions then answers.

I like that Katie is impulsive and that she acts before she think about her own safety and the people around her. I like they mystery of this book even though I figure out who the murder were I did enjoy Katie and Sean figure it out. I could have done without the Katie and Chad relationship stuff.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Katie and McGaven are thrown into another intriguing case. Someone is killing former foster girls. The mystery is full of action and suspense. The tension is high and I found myself holding my breath a few times. I did guess the villain ahead of time, but it in no way took away from the story.
Katie and Chad's relationship progresses and I'm anxious to see where the author takes things. This one finds Chad coming into some of the messed up situations Katie finds herself in. I think Detective Scott needs to make more use of Cisco.
The addition of Undersheriff Sullivan is very interesting. It opens up varied possibilities and I can't wait to see how it plays out.

This novel is about Detective Kati Scott, Kati is a detective for the Pine Valley department. Her and partner work on solving cold cases together.

Kati hasn't had an easy life but things will be getting worst for her before getting any better. Kati has a lot of anxiety but she makes it work. She and her partner are put on a case where a girl from the past is found on the property of a former children's home in Pine Valley. and it's up to her and her partner to figure out who the killer is.

This novel was so good. I was hooked from the start, I couldn't stop reading I just need to find out what happens next with Katie and the case. Katie is a total badass. She is one strong lady. She is a very good female lead. I loved the story soo much it was full of suspense and mystery. I loved how it wasn't very predictable. Things could change at any time and the ending was perfectly full of action. I really enjoyed this book. The writing was perfect and it flowed very well. This is my first Jennifer Chase book, I will definitely be looking for more. This book had everything I like action/mystery/romance/ suspense.

I would like to say thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving the change to read and review this awesome book.

I recommend it to everyone that loves the dark/mystery/suspense kinda books.

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This series just gets better and better. Number 4 picks up soon after the ending of number 3 and Katie seems to be in a good place. This book works perfectly well as a stand-alone but to get the most out of it I’d urge you to read the series from the beginning and I envy you the binge read.
A girls body is found in the mud of a building project and so starts what was a cold case of a missing person become a live case as her body is found, but is it? So many clues and so many false paths leave you baffled about who the culprit actually is. Lots of development in the sub plot with the introduction of new characters that are definitely going to have a bearing on Katie’s future soon. I’m already looking forward to the next one
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Last Girls Alive (Detective Katie Scott #4) by Jennifer Chase Is another fast-paced suspense. I enjoy reading the Detective Katie Scott series with her partner Deputy Sean McGaven. They are the perfect team for solving murder and crime in Pine Valley, California. Katie can sometimes be impulsive in her attempts to find answers and this leads to some conflict, but she has the best intentions.
Katie and Sean's investigation in this story centers around a home for foster girls, Elm Hill Mansion. The building is in the process of being torn down due to it's crumbling conditions. Within two days another body of one of the former residents is found. Could someone from the past be targeting these young women? Katie and Sean uncover lots of information about the staff and people connected with the six young girls who lived at the home, but nothing really points to a guilty suspect.
During the investigation, Katie and Sean will face attempts on their lives as they get closer to apprehending the killer! They both sustain injuries as the case progresses. I am looking forward to reading more of this series. Maybe Katie and Chad will move their relationship forward.
Publication Date: October 7, 2020
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

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I loved this book! Sure, I did have a few quibbles about it. But, nothing I could sink my teeth into. I must confess that I adored Katie. Personally, for someone who gets into a bind as much as she does, I'd keep Cisco "her trained" dog, constantly at my back! Luckily, she's got a fairly awesome partner, who should immediately be given a promotion! Katie and Cisco searched for I.E.D's in Afghanistan. I can't even imagine the stress. Also, dead and blown up bits? No. She's dealing. She's also gung ho. I like that!
When I like a story enough to search out others in this series, that means something. I liked and searched! I'll read more of this series!

Book four of Detective Katie Scott series.
Setting Pine Valley, California and Elm Hill Manor which used to be a children's home.
Detective Scott hard worker dedicated to the job.
Dark, suspenseful, and thrilling.
Keeps you guessing. I need to go back and read previous books.

A fairly good crime novel. Plenty of suspense and twists and turns in the plot. Interesting enough to keep your interest .Written from the viewpoint of Katie, a detective who previously served in Afghanistan and who has PTSS because of that. 4 stars instead of 5 because parts of the story could have been better , there were moments that I could see problems arising from the actions of the detectives which were elementary mistakes.... No matter, it did not really spoil my reading enjoyment. I will definitely look out for more from this author.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

What a great read! Although this is book 4 of the series there was enough of the backstory that it read well as a stand alone. A well written police procedural crime thriller with interesting and believable characters. I'm a sucker for dogs and love when former military members keep their retired K9 partner like Detective Katie Scott. Now I'll have to read the first 3 books in the series! Looking forward to book 5.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

Totally loved this creepy psychological thriller!! The characters were amazing and drew me right in. So many theories and so much closure needed. This one cut deep on the emotional scale.
I highly recommend this book.
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