I've enjoyed Darcy Coates's work in the past, but this book seemed incredibly juvenile to me and not very spooky at all.

I love reading Darcy Coates so I was super excited to be able to read her newest. This book kept me turning the pages. Loved the story line behind it. Was definitely a different read than I usually do but fully enjoyed it.

*thank you to Netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Darcy Coates for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*


3 stars.


This was my first Darcy Coates novel. I have been interested in her work for a while now so I am glad to have finally read a story by her.

This is book 3 in a series. I hadn't read the previous two and I do regret not doing so before I got to this. There were many things that I did not understand because I realised they were references to things that had taken place in books 1 and 2. But I did not let that factor into my star rating. If you want to read this book, I highly suggest reading the first two books first.

I quite liked this story. The characters were likeable, particularly Mason and Zoe. The story line was interesting and I can clearly see why Darcy's books are so popular. She knows how to write! There were some parts, just a small few, that I felt weren't interesting but for the majority, the events kept me wanting to see what would happen next.

So why 3 stars and not 4. Well, because while I enjoyed this, I didn't love it. I am definitely interested in reading more from her and will be in the future.

Darcy Coates writes ghost stories like no one else. I was lucky enough to receive and ARC of this one and when I realized it was the third in a series, I read the first two first!
Keira, the amnesiac heroine and her friends help ghosts pass on in this atmospheric series full of spooky creatures and quirky humans!

Special thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and NeTGalley for a copy of this advanced reader copy of The Twisted Dead by Darcy Coates.

This is the 3rd installment in the Gravekeepers series by Darcy Coates. It's a horror novel about a girl who doesn't remember her past but can see ghosts and knows she is being hunted.

It's marketed as adult horror, but it could easily be a YA horror. It is very easy to read and fast-paced.

I love all of Darcy Coates books and this one is great. It comes out in February of 2023.

Now I just have to wait impatiently on book #4.

I think this is my favorite so far! The story is great and we finally get to find out a little more information about who Keira is. I’m really hoping the next book will find Keira and Mason exploring a relationship, you can feel the spark between them!

I didn’t realise this was the third book in a series BUT it didn’t matter. I will still go back and read the first two, however this is a complete story in its own right and the author does a good job of telling you what you need to know. Overall this was fun, creepy and humorous. The perfect winter night read.

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite series of books. I love all the characters right down to the cat. I wouldn't mind seeing more of Henry and Dane too.
I liked that we have some progression in Kiera's history with finding out who the group that is chasing her are and possibly why their chasing her.
I can't wait for the next one, maybe I'll just reread the whole series!

I love this series and this book is no exception. The "Scooby Gang" of Keira, our ghost-sensing protagonist, and her two new friends continue to delight as they try to figure out her powers, her past, and this installment's mysteries. However, there is a major dis-continuity in this book from the last and it kept bothering me during the read . In book 2, the vans belonging to the evil corporation were black and in this book they are white (and it is mentioned over and over). Unfortunately, that kept me from rating this one as high as the previous two because it kept pulling me out of the story.

More fun adventures for Keira, Mason, and Zoe! ‘One step at a time.’ This one picked up right where The Ravenous Dead left off. Even though it had been awhile since I read The Ravenous Dead, my memory was quickly brought back to the story. I liked meeting Dane and seeing Keira try to help him. I also liked the hints of her previous life. Another good one by Darcy Coates. Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC. I thoroughly enjoyed it ! 😊

Okay when I picked this one up, I was unsure what I was getting into as it was described as a cozy horror book. I had no clue what that meant. If you’re old enough to remember the movie Casper – it is just like that.

Keira is just trying to live a normal life as a graveyard undertaker. Problem is she can see ghosts and spirits and they are everywhere. One night she receives an invitation to the local reclus’s estate, and when she arrives, she is shocked at what she finds. The spirits are eating him alive. Keira sets off to try to sever the ties between the living and the dead and freeing her new friend in the meantime. Will she succeed or will she and everyone else be in danger?

This was the third book in the series, but I didn’t feel like it had to be read in order – it stood on its own nicely. Overall, I would say if you have read any other of the authors books and enjoyed them – then you will likely enjoy this one as well. The book is very atmospheric, and you do feel transported into the characters world – but I learned that cozy books are just not for me. I enjoy a little more depth to my books. This was a lovely comforting way to end the spooky month of October.

This one is out Feb 7th of next year so give it a shot if you’re in for a cozy horror book. Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher, @poisonedpenpress for my advanced e-arc in exchange for this honest review.

This series keeps getting better. The Twisted Dead is book 3 in the series and see's Keira and her friends up against more strange problems.
This book is eerie and keeps you on the edge of your seat and is very hard to put down. Darcy Coates is a firm favourite horror author of mine, and I can't wait until the next book in the series is out.

A great October read but great at anytime also! Wonderful stories with quirky characters. Very fast paced. An interesting MC with an interesting past. I look forward to each book by this author! Thanks#netgalley and #PoisonedPenPress for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

Loved the book! Great read for the spooky season. Darcy Coates is one of my instant buy authors, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to read this book in exchange for feedback. For transparency, I didn’t read the first 2 books in the series, however the author puts enough backstory from the first two books that you will not feel lost if you decide to jump to the 3rd book in the series. I loved the book and Coates writing style. Beware, this book is in 3rd POV. I especially enjoyed the authors use of imagery. It allowed me to visualize the gothic environment. I definitely recommend this book!

In this instalment the tone gets significantly grittier, we still have the same cast of offbeat characters and action packed chapters but things are getting darker somehow.

What I loved:
There's a mini redemption arc in there, we love those. The "goth kid" is getting a little bit more of a chance to shine, we love that too. The conspiracy theorist get his moment of being sort of right, it has so happen sometimes and we can all enjoy some vicarious vindication. Plenty of bad ghosts getting their comeuppance, very satisfying.

What I didn't love:
It starts off strong and while this book is as non-stop as the first 2 instalments in the series if has more slow feeling moments, though I will admit it might have felt that way because I went through the entire series in less than 24 hours, yes I did not realize that this was the 3rd book in the series when I requested this ARC. I have no regrets and I would happily do it again.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this eARC!

I actually didn't realize this was part of a series when I requested it, but the author did a great job with giving enough detail that could be read as a standalone. I was confused for a minute but I was able to quickly understand what was going on in the story. Witty and enjoyable characters and conversations, spooky but not too much. Now I have to go back and read the first two books!

This might be the most action-packed book of The Gravekeeper Series yet! It can be read as a stand-alone but I definitely recommend reading all the books in order and meeting the characters from the beginning since through the books their backstories progress.

In this story we get to know Dane and the history of his family as he invites Kiera, Mason, and Zoe over to his crumbling and haunted mansion. The description of what those ghosts are doing [no spoilers but ohmygosh] was so unsettling and you really hope Kiera can help him out.

The reason why Mason left Medical School is also addressed and he is able to find some closure with Kiera's help. More is also revealed about Kiera's past and the men who were chasing her when she arrived in Blighty; including what they are up to and why Kiera is a threat to them.

I cannot wait to read more of this series. Darcy Coates has me on the edge of my seat wondering what is going to happen next.

This is the third book in this series and it was so much fun. Packed full of witty dialogue and creepy action made it hard to put down. I loved everything about it and I can not wait for the story to continue. Left off suspended and wanting to plunge into the next ordeal.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc

I love how Kiera's story is changing and developing, there is so much detail and such a well rounded story. The characters are written well and have real personality, as does the plot. Coates' writing continues to marinade and develop and she's quickly becoming one of my absolute favourite authors. Although she continues to follow the same sort of formula in her story layout, each one is unique and thoroughly imaginative.
I love her haunted house stories but she's really coming forth as a paranormal-action writer. I am always sucked into her stories as if I'm a ride-along character, to the point that I'm very upset when a book is over.

One thing I love and appreciate about Coates is that she sticks to the story without having too much fluff or nonsense. I don't have to deal with constant hetero-relationships between main characters that always seems to be thrown into other horror/thrillers and I love that about her writing. It doesn't need it to be interesting, the story in itself is interesting enough that it doesn't need to be sub-plotted to death.

I can't say enough good things about this series. I actually thought book 3 was going to be the end but it looks like we have a lot of story left to tell and I can't wait to read it.

The Twisted Dead is the third book in a series but it can be also read as a standalone - the author does a great job of giving us context without making it feel artificial. I hadn't read the previous two but I had no problem following the story and previous events. Fair warning - there are some major revelations that do not get resolved in this book as they're part of the greater storyline, but it feels as an incentive to read the previous books & go on waiting for the next one.

The main characters are likeable and realistic. There is Keira, the amnesiac medium working as a caretaker of a small village cemetery and her two best friends, Mason, the friendly and caring med student and Zoe, a chaotic entity working in a general store. Other side characters are less fleshed out but I'm assuming other books in the series visit / revisit them and fill them out as needed.

The main plot of this novel involves the reclusive heir of a musty aristocratic family who has a bit of a ghost problem and asks the trio for help. While investigating, Keira and her friends stumble upon terrible answers to bigger questions: who is the mysterious organization set on hunting her, what do they want and how can she stop them?

Great read overall - wouldn't recommend for people who prefer series with episodic plots as the book does leave some unresolved plot threads, but if you're looking for a lighter horror series (more mystery than horror) this might be for you.