I came across Twisted Dead on Netgalley and noticing that it's by Darcy Coates I had to request it. (I only recently read my first book by her called Gallows Hill and really enjoyed it so I knew I had to read more of her books. Shortly after that I realized that Twisted Dead was actually a 3rd book in the gravekeeper series so naturally I ran to amazon and downloaded the previous two books to my kindle, The Whispering Dead and The Ravenous Dead to catch up. I really liked all 3 books, 4 star rating across the board for the series.

Lets talk about The Twisted Dead. Keira and her friends are still trying to find the truth about her past while still doing some ghost banishing. I would call this a cozy fast paced horror mystery (very light on the horror.) I really love the over the top characters like Zoe and Harry, I think Harry has become my favourite now and I really hope to see even more of him in the future books. Overall, it's just a really fun and easy to read book that I could not put down. I'm so ready for book # 4.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Darcy Coates for sharing the digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my authentic review.

This is the third book in the Gravekeeper series by Darcy Coates. There is enough detail that you could read it as a standalone, but it's better to have the backstory from the other two books. I read through all three books in three days.

The Twisted Dead continues to follow Keira, who has the ability to see ghosts. She is the groundskeeper in Blighty's cemetery. Keira gets an invitation to Dane Crispin's family mansion because he needs her help, and she has to decide whether or not to help the man who once tried to kill her.

A lot starts to come together in this book. We get some answers from Keira's past and the people who are after her. We also get to learn a little more from Mason and Zoe as Keira gets closer to them.

Darcy Coates continues to be my favorite for cozy horror books to read between the heavier stuff. I'll be waiting to find out what happens next.

This book releases on February 7, 2023. Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Twisted Dead is the third installment in the Gravekeeper series by Darcy Coates, and once again, Keira is up to her eyeballs in both ghosts and trouble.

The story starts when Keira finds a mysterious invitation on the doorstep of her arson-damaged cottage in the graveyard of small town Blighty. The mystery deepens when she reads the invitation and discovers its from Dane Crispin--town recluse and the man who shot at Keira when she inadvertently strayed onto his property while trying to help a troubled ghost. Her friends, Mason and Zoe, have also received invitations to a dinner party at the Crispin Estate. From the moment the friends enter the Crispin family home, ghosts are literally coming out of the woodworks in this truly twisted tale. Throw in a road trip, an evil corporation masquerading as a renewal energy power, a murderer, some morbid humor, and a pleasantly dorky cat, and The Twisted Dead quickly turns into a horror fan's kind of party.

Even if you haven't read the previous books in this series (The Whispering Dead, The Ravenous Dead), you'll like The Twisted Dead if you love paranormal thrillers and gothic-style ghost stories. Followers of the series will find this a great addition that answers some of the questions raised in the previous books as well as new ones that will quietly eat at your soul until Book 4.

I really enjoyed the first two books in this series but this one was the best by far! We are still following the story of Keira with her ability to see ghosts who is trying to help a local whilst also trying to learn more about the people hunting her and the reason why. She is accompanied by her two friends Zoe and Mason. It was nice to finally get some answers about Keira’s past and the organization who were hunting her which has been a main question in the past two books. We also got to learn more about Mason’s time at Med school and Zoe’s mother which was nice. There was so much happening in the last 1/3 of the book so of which is not resolved and will lead into the next two books. Darcy Coates is one of my favourite authors and I can’t wait for book 4!

4.5/5 stars! This was an engaging and exciting horror-lite read. I love fictional books that include supernatural elements so learning that Keira can see ghosts had me hooked from the very beginning. This made me think back to the show "The Medium" but with more flare and a more likable main character. This story drew me in and I couldn't put it down. Finished it in one setting and will be anxiously awaiting the next release.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

Once again, Coates hit it out of the park! When I say I devoured this book quicker than either of the other two in this series, I'm not even exaggerating. I discovered Coates back in October due to a friend suggesting her books for quicker reads. I've been pleasantly surprised with every single book that I have read of hers, with the Grave Keeper books being some of the quickest reads yet.

I can definitely see this trilogy becoming a quartet and I am already excited to read a fourth if/when it becomes available. If you like cozy supernatural mysteries, this series is a must!

Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read this book. It was a pleasure to read and review this amazing book.

I am an avid fan of Darcy Coates. Her writing is spectacular and I always become immersed in her books. That was definitely the case with this third book in the Gravekeeper series. I could easily feel the spirits of the old Crispin mansion floating around as Keira tried to figure out how to force them to move on. Running from Artec was an adrenaline filled adventure that I was glad to experience through words rather than real life. When she finally discovered her role with Artec, I was just as horrified and angry. How could anyone do that to spirits? I know there will be another book and I am excited to see Keira and her friends take on Artec.

I read 'The Whispering Dead' (Gravekeeper #1) by Darcy Coates last year ONLY because I was offered an advance copy of book 3 'The Twisted Dead'. I'm not a Darcy Coates fan. The only other book by her that I'd read previously was 'The House Next Door' and I hated the main character.

The Gravekeeper series as a paranormal cozy mystery has humor, a mysterious but relatable main character, small town setting and a genuinely interesting plot. It has changed my tune on Darcy Coates. They're also free with Kindle Unlimited. I would recommend you read them in order as there is a backstory that flows throughout the series.

Keep an eye out for 'The Twisted Dead' which releases February 7th.

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book pre-release. Is it weird I loved this book even more than the first and second one? They just keep getting better and better! I love the characters, the growth, and the twists I didn't even see coming, and I was anticipating something! When I first got this ARC, I completely overlooked that it was third in a trilogy, so I immediately inhaled the first two, and dove into this headfirst, which was a very successful resurection from my reading slump. Cannot wait to read more of this author's work!! I will shortly be making a video review expressing my full feelings, but please check Goodreads/and IG for a more formal review.

This is the perfect blend of creepy and adventure!

I am a huge fan of Darcy Coates but I’m much more used to her darker stories. This is the third instalment in the Gravekeeper series and I have to admit, I went into this without reading book 1 and 2. Even with that, I found the characters so much fun and the story to be engaging and fast paced!

This books follows Kiera, Mason and Zoe while they continue to try to piece together Kiera’s past and her powers to see and communicate with the dead. There is also a really creepy side story that includes spectres and a big ole spooky house (Coates does this the best).

I didn’t know Darcy Coates could do comedy but wow Zoe was a highlight for me. The friendship dynamic was so entertaining and fun!

This was a wonderful read and I’m so on board for catching up on book 1 and 2 and continuing the Gravekeeper series!

Read this if you like:
- Atmospheric graveyards
- Gothic mansions
- Taking down capitalistic creeps

Much thanks to Darcy Coates, Sourcebooks/Poisoned Pen Press, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I ADORE this series. So far I like each book better than the last. I listened to the first two before reading Twisted just to refresh my memory. While Coates does an excellent job recapping and briefly explaining anything you need to know from previous books, you really should read Whispering and Ravenous before diving into this one. You'll enjoy them and appreciate this one more.

Of all Coates's works I've perused thus far (about half), none have felt so naturally written as this series does, as if Coates is truly at home in this story. I'm not sure if it's because she allows herself more humor here or if it's because she feels more comfortable writing these characters, but it just feels like she enjoyed writing these. And that enjoyment comes through to the reader, who in turn enjoys the book more. That's my theory, at least.

Without having read other reviews, I imagine there are two chief complaints about this book: Zoe and the fact that they spend literally half or more of it running away.

As to the latter--their constant escaping did get old, and I was long ready to move on to something more productive plot-wise by the time that part was done, but I enjoyed it nevertheless. Could have been nipped and tucked, but I forgive it.

As for Zoe--I can understand if she rubs some people the wrong way, if some readers find her annoying or even abrasive. And every now and then her antics almost cross that line for me, too, particularly when she harps on poor boring Mason. But in my opinion, Coates knows when to tug on the leash to keep her from being too much. I love that girl; she is SO FUNNY. You'll either find her comedic timing to be impeccable or horrible. She's probably my favorite thing about the series, closely followed by Daisy, closely followed by everything else.

Aside from the long bout of escaping, I don't have much to complain about. I loved the Crispin storyline, I loved the Ridgegrow storyline, I loved delving deeper into Artec and Keira's past. I love the characters, the atmosphere, the mythology. I knocked this baby out in about twelve hours. Good times!

Wait, I did want to mention something. Harry. At first his gimmick was funny, the whole goth stereotype thing, but now, three books later, it's not funny anymore. In fact, it feels irresponsible to continue laughing at him. I'm legitimately concerned about him--does he really want to be dead? Does he really enjoy nothing and no one except death? The 12 hours lying in the graveyard made me worry, but it was the 16 minute track of quiet sobbing that really got to me. At some point it crosses a line to be amused by his apparent--affected??--misery. I hope the next book addresses that. Also, I can't decide if I ship him and Zoe. On one hand, they have a lot in common; on the other, I'm not feeling much chemistry between them. I'll take it either way.

Speaking of chemistry, though--*fans face* ARE KEIRA AND MASON GOING TO KISS OR WHAT? HUG? SOMETHING? Half the tension in the book is just from the will-they-won't-they thing they got going on. I can't quite tell if Coates is avoiding it because she's not comfortable writing romance or is deliberately driving shippers crazy. Grr.

Overall, highly recommended if you're into fun paranormal mysteries. Also, while the characters are adults--presumably early/mid-twenties--adult themes are pretty scarce (which I both appreciate and resent) and it has a very YA vibe, so YA readers will probably enjoy it as well.

Oh wow, this was not the book for me. I’ve enjoyed other books by this author but this one felt hurried and slow at the same time. It was not scary or thrilling in any way but it was gross several times. I’ll definitely continue to enjoy other books by this author but this one was a miss for me.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Coates is my favorite "cozy" horror writer. As such, I was excited for "The Twisted Dead." I stayed up late and made my way about halfway through.

Understanding this is part of a series I've not read, I didn't feel like I had missed anything. The book can stand on its own. But, having read it, I feel the need to go back and find previous installations because I enjoyed the world Coates has created, ghosts mulling about unseen by all but our protagonist. I'll also finish the series out because there's certainly more to come.

This was fast paced, interesting, and had a likeable cast of main characters (and a couple intriguing secondary ones as well).

This is the third installment in one of my favorite series from Darcy Coates and it did not disappoint!

We learn a lot more about Keira’s past in this book, and a bit of Mason’s story as well. We also get to see another side of Dane Crispin. Even had a little twist at the end that I probably should have picked up on but didn’t! I’m definitely looking forward to seeing Keira go up against those who have been after her!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

The next title in the Gravekeeper series was a great continuation of Keira’s story!

Keira continues her work in helping ghosts pass on into the next life. After receiving an invitation from an unlikely person, she is given a new challenge. As she puts her abilities to the test, she learns more and more about who she was in her past life.

I really liked how this series is continuing. The story is progressing nicely and the character development is great! I can’t wait to read more of Kiera’s story. Overall Darcy is an insta-buy author for me, her work is amazing!

I can’t believe this is the first Darcy Coates book I’ve ever read! It was incredible! I loved the characters and the story line! I can’t wait to read more.

Going into this book I didn't know it was #3 in a series Soo that was my bad . You can read this particular book as a stabd alone but I would recommend reading the others in the series first as I was lost to certain plots & characters .

The book itself isn't exactly my cup of tea so that's my reasoning for a 3 ⭐
The characters have good development & the story I will admit had a grip of action. Something was always happening.
If you like Darcy Coates I would def recommend this book & series.

I also now want to hear Harry's CDs 😂😂🤘

Thank your Netgalley for another Arc 🖤❤️
See you next year

Keira and the gang (Mason & Zoe) are back at it again! With this being the third book in the series I was hoping for some answers. I'm assuming there will be a fourth book so I am looking forward to it! Darcy does a fantastic job of mixing the supernatural with your everyday life. This book has it all- ghosts, mysteries, and friendship. It's deliciously Wicked!

This is the third installment in the Gravekeeper series - we're back with Keira as she investigates a standalone book problem as well as continues her search to understand who was hunting her and why. Her wacky friend Zoe and her "he's totally not into me" friend Mason assist her along the way.

Generally, I'm not into cozy mysteries. However, apparently, cozy mysteries + ghosts are a winning combination. I could do with a little less of Zoe's blasé attitude - you're literally being chased by people with guns, stop being so lackadaisical! Mason continues to be a bland character who's just there to patch Keira up and be her support. I'm glad that Harry (the florist's son) kept appearing in the book - he's probably my favorite character in the series.

I appreciated how this book advanced the story. Book 2 was a little meh for answering questions from book 1. However, we get more answers in this book. We find out the name of the company chasing Keira, what they're up to, and why they're after her. We learn why Mason dropped out of school. We get to meet Dane Crispin and find out what's going on with him.

This book is a solid addition to the series and I'm excited to read book 4.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this advance review copy.

In true Darcy Coates fashion, Kiera can see ghosts. Living near the cemetery and working as groundskeeper gives her lots of insight to a world unseen by others. When given the opportunity to help Dane Crispin, her towns strangest, most reclusive person she is unsure at first. He is someone she thought for sure would want end her life not ask for her help improving his. After seeing the ghosts that haunt him, she jumps to find a way to help him by using her gift. I loved the dynamic between Kiera and her friends Mason and Zoe, they were the perfect mix. Their adventure leads them on a wild ride and I loved it.