This is the fourth book in the Detective Casey White series and this series is just going from strength to strength. Hooked from the turn of the first page and yet again another an unpredictable rollercoaster of a ride with several twists and turns along the way. I just love this series, the characters, the plots….

An absolutely brilliant, detailed police procedural! This book had me hooked from the start. It was an amazing read.

A great addition to the series with lots of twists and turns. An absorbing mystery. Looking forward to reading more.

*4.5 Stars*

Copy kindly received via NetGalley for an honest review.

This was a good mystery and had a few twists and turns. The characters were interesting. The ending was good and it surprised me. Would recommen

Another fantastic read in the series. It had me gripped from the start. Looking forward to reading the next book

Detective Casey White is regaining her fitness after being injured when she spots an abandoned jacket on her run. She investigates the area and finds the body of a teenager. Whilst looking for clues she discovers a mummified body: is there a connection between the victims?
The Crying House is the fourth book to feature Casey, her lover Jericho and the rest of their law enforcement team. I have previously reviewed two of the earlier books in the series The Innocent Girls and Saltwater Graves. There are references to events in previous books but no major spoilers.
There are two main threads to this book. Firstly is the first murder to be discovered. A teenage girl who was having significant issues at school as revealed by her diary. Could a fight over a boy have got out of hand? The second set of murder victims have been mummified with salt and there could be a connection to an old case. The team have the tricky task of identifying the victims as well as solving their murders.
The majority of the book is written from Casey's first person perspective but there are a few chapters from other characters' third person viewpoints. Some of the forensic details are a little grisly but the characters' emotional response directs the feelings of the reader. I also felt surprisingly emotional about Dr Swales' circumstances as she feels weary at all she has seen and her health suffers in this book.
Casey and Jericho's relationship takes a back seat in this book complared the previous plots, although they do decide to move in together. The thread of Casey's missing daughter trails through all of the books but only had brief mentions in this one. However, there is a major cliffhanger at the end and I can't wait for the next book!
The Crying House is an engaging police and crime thriller

Wow. This book is sick--in a good way! The blurb sounded intriguing and the book certainly lived up to it. Though I will say this book definitely isn't for the squeamish.

Once I discovered what the killer was doing, it only made the plot that much more interesting and unique. Highly recommend to fans of the crime genre.

Thank you to the publisher, NetGalley, and the author for an advanced copy of the book.

Complex and intriguing thriller with some great characters. Lots of twists and turns, fast moving and exciting.

First off like always I want to say a huge thank you to the publisher Bookouture , the author B. R. Spangler , and to NetGalley for the invite to join this blog tour as well as letting me read and review it.This one is a book that I couldn't stop talking about to my friends and telling them that they had to pick it up , it was one of those that as soon as you start reading it , it has you hooked, and all you can do is just set back and read. The characters jumped off the page and the way that the author used the Mummification of the body's of the victims give it a creepy vibe that was perfect for the setting of the story .

This was an absolutely brilliant story, so well written, fast paced and full of twists. I was thoroughly engrossed and once I started I just had to finish it. A book to read in one breath taking gulp. Make sure you have finished all you other chores before you start this one - you will not be able to put it down.

I’m really enjoying this series. There’s just something about Detective Casey White that I really like. And boy has she had some trouble. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I really hope the author follows the thread he started.

Detective Casey White discovers the body of a young girl on the beach near abandoned houses. Whilst investigating the death another body is discovered in one of the houses which has been preserved in salt.
Casey investigates the two very different murders and discovers further bodies in other abandoned houses.
She also uncovers hate between those on the right side of the tracks and those who aren’t - the Mudborn.
Lots of levels of complexity and interest in this latest book which I enjoyed very much.
4 Stars ⭐️
Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for a fair review.
Highly recommended.

When Detective Casey White finds the body of a teenager perfectly preserved in salt in an abandoned beach vacation home, her heart shatters. Tina Somners has been missing since she set off to meet her friends for spring break. With her own daughter missing too, Casey knows how devastated the girl’s parents will be at this tragic end to their search.

Pushing her pain aside, Casey delves into old files and gets her first lead: years ago, a man murdered his wife and left her the same way. But he’s been locked up in prison all this time…

Interviewing him, Casey is certain the now frail and elderly prisoner couldn’t have hurt Tina himself. But is he somehow pulling strings from behind bars?

Then another perfectly preserved body is found, a threatening note addressed to Casey herself clutched in the girl’s hand. Running out of time and leads, Casey is hit with a realization that turns her blood to ice: her own daughter could be next…

This one was a slow, slow burner but was def worth the perseverance because it turned out to be the book that just kept on giving.

Even though this was the 4th in the series and I hadn’t read any of Spangler’s work before I was easily thrown into the life and trials of Casey White, whom I grew to love and empathise with (and it’s safe to say I’ll be going back and reading the other 3 in the series).

Spangler’s prose is descriptive and atmospheric and creates such epic tension and suspense but can also pack a punch in the actions scenes to get your heart racing.

Fantastic plot, fantastic characters….. fantastic book!

#bookreviewsbymrsc #thecryinghouse #brspangler

The Crying House is the fourth instalment in the Detective Casey White series. This is the first book that I have read in this series and I guess to get the full in-depth history reading the others would be an advantage but it didn't stop my enjoyment of this addition.

Casey and her team are tasked with investigating two concurrent and very different murder enquiries.

A wonderful well developed cast of characters with a detailed story and rich plot that has been well researched.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley, too
For this fantastic read, here’s my honest review.

Detective Casey White is making a steady recovery
When whilst out running she makes a shocking discovery.
In a remote locations she finds the body of a teen
Was she killed, why is she there, what does it mean?

A search of the location by her police teams
The remains of a young girl, mummified it seems.
There’s a note, too, baffling and weird
And then more bodies are found, as she’d feared.

With two murder enquiries running at the same time
Will Casey and her team be able to solve the crime?
It is a story full of twists, turns and mystery
As well as links to Ancient Egyptian history!

A fascinating 5* read, with great characters who
Keep you turning the pages to discover what they do.
I’m loving reading this series and can’t wait to discover
More about Tracy and who is her mother!

Oh this was so, so good. I was totally hooked just reading that prologue. The twists and turns kept coming to keep me guessing until the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to number 5.

Oh wow! What can I say! This book has it all. The story opens with the viewpoint of a child's fear of what was to come at the hands of his mother. His fear was so intense and I could feel his pain and anguish and ultimately, his acquiescence to the punishment coming from her eventually! Nothing prepared us for the tragedies that would unfold.

Detective Casey White, who's been on leave, finds a body of a young girl preserved in salt. She discovers that a similar crime was committed years ago and that the perpetrator has been in prison for a long time. This sets her on a trail of discovery as more bodies (and cold cases) come up.

You will not be able to put down this read! Prepare for all the twists and turns. Enjoy!

Thank you #NetGalley for providing me with AC!

Detective Casey White is truly saddened to have discovered the body of a teen girl during her most recent case. However, as other police are searching the house where the body was found, they discover another body, one that is nearly perfectly preserved.

While Casey works hard at solving the current cases, she cannot help but look closely at every female body found or reported missing - as it has been several years since her own daughter has gone missing. Will one of these found be the one to truly break her heart?

Beyond that concern that is never far from her mind, Casey discovers a note addressed to her in the hand of one of the bodies that have been found. This note is addressed to Casey herself. However, this brings older cases to mind, but that person of interest is old and frail - and is behind bars. There must be a connection, but what is it?

Casey has a bit to prove with these cases. She was recently injured and has just returned from leave. She is pleased to have been assigned the cases, even with the sadnes and danger they evoke. Casey has strong allies. One is Jericho Flynn, a Marine Patrol officer and the love of her life. Another is Dr. Swales, the medical examiner. Both are instrumental in the investigation and prove to be strong anchors for Casey. There is another member to her team and I cannot wait to see how that character arc grows within the series.

There is a likely suspect as the investigation progresses. But things are not always as they seem. Casey plows on as best she can to eliminate any possible suspects while hoping for no more bodies to be found. With twists and turns and constant danger, plus the overwhelming sadness regarding Casey's daughter Hannah who was abducted at a very young age, The Crying House is a compelling read, one filled with intensity so vivid that it was literally impossible to put down.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

About The Crying House: Strands of blonde hair escape from beneath the sheet and catch the dawn light creeping through the window. Silence falls as the fabric is drawn back to reveal the body of a young girl, her hands folded on her chest, her long lashes resting on her cold, pale cheeks.

When Detective Casey White finds the body of a teenager perfectly preserved in salt in an abandoned beach vacation home, her heart shatters. Tina Somners has been missing since she set off to meet her friends for spring break. Her parents will be inconsolable at this tragic end to their search.

Determined to find justice for this sweet girl who was looking forward to a summer full of laughter, Casey delves into old case files and gets her first lead: years ago, a man murdered his wife, totally covering her body in salt. But he’s been locked up in prison all this time.

Casey is racing to interview him when another perfectly preserved body is found just down the beach from the first crime scene. A cryptic, unfinished note is clutched in the girl’s hand. Are the bodies being kept this way so the killer can pass on a message?

Certain that there’s more significance to the salt than just preservation, Casey tracks down a man Tina’s friends say they saw watching them on the beach—and unlocks a terrible secret. But then a final threatening message arrives, addressed to Casey herself. Can she bring this twisted monster to justice before more young lives are destroyed forever?

An absolutely unputdownable read that will have you reading late into the night and gasping at the shocking twists. Perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni and Melinda Leigh.

My Thoughts: I enjoyed this fourth book, The Crying House, as much as the first three in the series. Casey White is a great detective, being a determined, smart, and compassionate woman, though she carries emotional baggage. The other characters are also well created and developed, especially ex-sheriff, trustworthy and amiable Jericho Flynn. Casey and Jericho's interactions were interesting to read as they set about looking for someone "mummifying" bodies. Set in Outer Banks, North Carolina the plot pacing was frenetic with plenty of action, and there was certainly no room for tedium or boredom. The story was fascinating and I revelled in the problematical investigation. Enthralling to the very end, I shall be watching out for the next in the series and I'm immensely keen to see where the talented B.R. Spangler takes Detective Casey White next. A highly entertaining and absorbing police procedural which I recommend without any hesitation.

Disclosure: Thank you to Bookouture via Netgalley for providing a digital ARC of The Crying House by B.R. Spangler for review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

It is raining dead girls and a recovering Detective Casey White and her beau, Marine Patrol officer Jericho, must solve the mystery of these strange murders.
This is the first time I am reading this author and I was not disappointed.
The plot is rich in mystery and suspense. The conflicts are well woven into the narrative of the story and the setting for this mystery/thriller is spot on.
Did I mention there is a 'what-if'" in the mix?
Five worthy stars.