Keira and gang are back again in this third book of the Gravekeeper series. This time Kiera is sent an invite to meet with town recluse and creepy guy Dane Crispin. Mason and Zoe are there to back her up. It turns out Dane is having a ghostly issue of his own. Keira search leads her to Mason's alma mater and finally some answers to Mason's leaving school. All this inadvertently leads in an encounter with a dark organization she's been avoiding and some answers as to why she is being hunted.

The Twisted Dead is a wonderful addition to Keira's story. As in previous books, her ability to see and help ghosts adds a wonderful paranormal element to the plot. I really enjoyed learning more about the characters and some of the misconceptions being cleared along the way. Coates does a wonderful job of balancing the ghostly elements and tempering them with a lot of humor and heart. I really enjoy how she creates and develops characters, even those who are little bit extra and over the top. To me, the books are very much cozy reads. I think they make a wonderful introduction to anyone that might be interesting in exploring supernatural mysteries.

With that being said, I would have liked to see the progression of the story take a little more of a linear route. While the initial encounter with Dane seems to be the primary focus in the beginning, it does move to Mason's story and then Keira's only to circle back around to Dane and what felt to me like a sudden conclusion. I did really enjoy the added touch of reuniting Dane with a family member and the further presence of Harry. The book does leave a little bit of a cliff hanger and raise more questions about another character in the book. I'm looking to read about how Keira, Mason, and Zoe will handle the issue in the future. Overall, it's really a fun read. It's light with just the right amount of the 'scooby gang' feel.

Darcy Coates is quickly becoming my favorite author of all things haunted!! This book flows seamlessly with books one and two!! Loved every page!

“Yes, please” is all I needed to think when Poisoned Pen Press offered me an ARC of #3 in Darcy Coates’ GraveKeepers series for my feedback.
Although, I’ve read many of Darcy Coates’ cozy horrors, this was the first of the GraveKeepers series that I read. It was so easy to get immersed into Keira’s world, thanks to Coates’ writing. The descriptions of the places and people/ghosts remind me of looking through a microscope, with the images becoming more detailed as you read. This focusing let’s the reader decide just how much they want to imagine the twisted spirits, as the more you let the details bring you in, the more horrifying their images become.
The spookiness and suspense made this a great read for my cardio sessions. I found they were much more intense as my heart raced alongside Keira and her friends as they were being pursued by Artec. The overarching mystery and mini mysteries sprinkled throughout, kept me thinking about the story even when I wasn’t reading.
Thanks to little references to Keira’s previous adventures, I want to read the first two books in the series. The references were like little tastes, horror snacks if you will, and now to fully enjoy the series, I want the full course of Keira’s ghostly adventures.
Out this week, The Twisted Dead is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me!

The third book in the Gravekeeper series brings back Keira and her sometimes inconvenient ability to see all the ghosts. Working in a cemetery doesn’t make this less complicated for her.. Having to again face someone who once tried to kill her is pretty inconvenient, too.

The Twisted Dead, by Darcy Coates, is a spine-tingling tale of terror and suspense. It follows the story of a small town that is plagued by a mysterious force that has been unleashed from the depths of the nearby forest. As the townspeople struggle to make sense of the strange occurrences, they soon discover that the force is far more sinister than they could have ever imagined. With each passing day, the town is thrown further into chaos as the force continues to wreak havoc. Will the townspeople be able to survive the twisted dead, or will they succumb to its dark power?

This series features Keira and her crew, Mason and Zoe, as they investigate the ghostly happenings in the town of Blighty.

The Twisted Dead continues the saga of the “gravekeepers” search for her missing memories before she awoke in town’s graveyard one frightful evening.

Gravekeeper Series
The Whispering Dead
The Ravenous Dead
The Twisted Dead

This series in an eerie, addictive read. Blighty’s pesky spirits and Keira’s tight knit group deliver a humorous mystery for a genuinely interesting plot. I throughly enjoyed each book in the series. I strongly recommend the series be read in order, as each builds off the other

Thank you @PoisonedPenPress for the paperback copies of GraveKeeper Book #2, The Ravenous Dead and Book #3, The Twisted Dead. #shopportunity for Book #1! P

I absolutely loved this book, might be the best in the series. If you are a fan of Darcy Coates and enjoyed the first two books, make absolute sure you pick this one up! You wont regret it!

I love Darcy Coates' books, and I absolutely loved this book! I really enjoyed getting to read about Keira finally figuring out why she was being chased and what exactly her abilities can do. And I adore the dynamic between her, Zoe, and Mason as they are trying to figure out the ghost issue. And then, the hermit of the town, Dane Crispin, comes to Zoe for help with a ghost problem and it seems to be more than she can handle. She also learns about the company that is trying to capture her and just what they are up to. I truly love these characters and all three of the books in this series, I hope there will be more! I want to see Zoe take down the Artec corporation!!

The twisted dead is the third book in Dorsey coats power normal series and has all the reasons fans of the author love her books. With a great whip and laugh out loud moments the story is not only intriguing but fun to read. I would do a much longer review I have seen multiple reviews with the summary so I will just say if you love paranormal books then you definitely need to read the twisted dead by Darci Coates. I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

In the third book in The Grave Keeper series Keira is back. I read the first book in the series and enjoyed it. I didn’t read the second but you don’t necessarily have to read all three to understand what’s going on. In this installment you get more ghosts, a creepy haunted house, and plenty of trouble!

Keira lives in a groundskeeper cottage in a cemetery. That’s creepy enough but Keira also has a gift. She can see the dead. She’s about to put this gift to use when she accepts an invitation to Dane Crispin’s dilapidated estate. He wants her to rid him and the estate of its ghostly inhabitants.

The Twisted Dead is available now.

Thank you netgalley and poisoned pen press for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝙆𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙖 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙜𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙧.

📍 Read if you like:
• Spooky Books
• Eerie Atmospheres
• Ghost Stories
• Lighthearted Mysteries

This is the third book in 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, I didn’t read the first two before reading this one. Although this can be read as a stand-alone and I didn’t have an issue with the characters, I do wish I read them in order - just for my personal preference.

I haven’t read anything by this author, but I was so excited to read this one. I didn’t realize it was part of a series, but I still had a great time reading it.

The characters felt very fleshed out and therefore I clicked with them. I found our main character, Keira, and her two friends, Zoe and Mason, so interesting to follow!

I do believe this book is in the horror genre - and while at times there were some horrific scenes, I do believe it’s more of a cat-and-mouse mystery - which I didn’t mind.

A lot was going on in the book - from Dane’s ghost problems, Keira’s missing memories, graveyards, some murders, and so much more! I found this book to be such an entertaining read, and I want to go back and read the first two now.

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨:
~ 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 1
~ 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 2

This booked worked very well as a stand-alone book for me! [book:The Twisted Dead|60539819] had me fully invested in the plot from the very beginning. I found this to be a fast read that was not only entertaining but fun!

Kiera has a unique ability to not only see the dead/ghosts but to talk to them as well. She helps them to move on while working at a local cemetery. Keira, Zoe and Mason (her friends and helpers) get invited to the crumbling Crispin estate. Their host is Dane Crispin needs her help. He has no idea just who much help he really needs. Upon entering Dane's home, Kiera knew instantly that the house was full of restless spirits. Ones that have no intention of leaving.

This was a fun paranormal mystery/horror book. I didn't find it to be scary but found it to be creepy. The ghosts were scary (to me) but some may find them to be spooky. They do set a chilling vibe and the graveyard and haunted house creates atmosphere.

I enjoyed meeting Kiera, Zoe and Mason and although I did not read the first two books in the series, I didn't feel like I was missing too much. Sure, there is backstory and how she met her friends which I would have loved to have known/explored but that just gives me incentive to go back and read the previous books.

I enjoy Darcy Coates books. I find them to be gripping, well written, and hard to put down. For me, this book excelled in being creepy and spooky. It was full of tension and ghostly vibes. I enjoyed Kiera's character and her abilities. This made for an interesting and fun read.

Looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.

I am a huge fan of Darcy Coates and have read many of her stories. The Twisted Dead is Book 3 the Gravekeeper series. I was unaware when I requested this book that it was Book 3 in the series, so I of course had to get the first 2 books before I read this book. I love this quirky series. Of course I love the ghosts, but I also love the friendship between the characters. This is definitely another winner from Darcy Coates.

4 stars!
Release Date: February 7, 2023
This book is for all the morbid kids who love tragic ghost stories, magical cats, and fun-and-fright-filled adventures with your friends.
In book #3 of the Gravekeeper series, we follow Keira as she gets closer to unraveling the truth of her mysterious past. Aided by her two best friends, they investigate a murder, an ancient haunted mansion, and discover a sinister cemetery with a dark secret. A secret that might have everything to do with her.
The spookiness factor is elevated in this installment, by the way, and I loved it!
Darcy Coates might just be one of my new favorite authors! Her ability to make my hair stand on end with her creepy descriptions while also keeping me laughing at the characters’ antics is delightful.
If you like ghost shows, mysteries, and stories that center on a charming group of BFFs, check out this series!

Happy Publishing Day!!! Finding a series that I can Buddy Read with my teenager seems to be a bit challenging, but this series is definitely it. This book definitely served up a big helping of spooky. We loved the relationship that Keira has with her friends and her longing to always help those around her. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Keira and her gang are back and they’re cooler than ever! Yes, I said that and I don’t care how cringy it sounds because it’s true.

The Twisted Dead is the third installment in Darcy Coates’ Gravekeeper series and, honestly, it keeps getting better.

There are no new characters but we get to know more about each of them. The bond between Keira and her friends strengthens with each adventure and I love seeing that. Plus, the slow burn romance is finally starting to show! The author is making us wait, but I’m sure the next book will be more fulfilling in that department.

This book has:
-a badass Keira kicking ghostly ass
-some long awaited answers
-funny banter
-a road trip
-some of Zoe’s funniest lines
-a highly tense and suspenseful pursuit
-more cuteness for cat lovers
-a happy but cliffhanger-y ending

Veredict: read it! As long as you’ve read the first two and liked them, that is.

If you’re on the fence about giving this series a chance, I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so. Don’t do so with the expectation of finding terrifying horror, because that’s not what this series is about. Read it expecting a cozy mysterious paranormal small town story and if that’s your thing, you will enjoy it for sure.

Over the last month I have read the first two Gravekeeper books in anticipation of this release, and I have absolutely fallen in love with these characters!

The Gravekeeper series centers around Kiera, who in book one (The Whispering Dead) finds herself in a forest, running for her life and with no memory of who she is or why she’s been hunted by a group of terrifying men. She hides out in a small town cemetery, eventually making friends and a place for herself, while also realizing she has some very unique abilities when it comes to interacting with the dead.

The Twisted Dead was my favorite book yet! I loved the balance between Kiera’s latest spooky mission and the reveals you get about her backstory. The friendship between Keira, Zoe, and Mason is sarcastic and fun and true and I was so happy to have another opportunity to spend time with them. The ghost stories were both spooky and emotional and I absolutely loved the touching resolution to a horrifying haunting at the end.

Looking for ghost stories that sometimes feel like spy thrillers? An eclectic found family and a witchy AF cat? I definitely recommend checking out this series, I can’t wait for the next one!

Thank you @netgalley and Black Owl Books for the advanced digital copy, and to @francinewonders for some really fun buddy reads!

One can never go wrong with a Darcy Coates read! The Gravekeeper series is so good but this 3rd installment is my favorite! If you like a good cozy horror read, this one is for you!

The Twisted Dead by Darcy Coates is a paranormal mystery novel, and the third in the Gravekeeper series.  I wouldn't call it horror, but it is definitely creepy.

First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Poisoned Pen Press, and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.


Series Background:    (Warning – May contain spoilers from previous books)
Keira knows little about her past, but she has discovered she has a talent.  She can talk to ghosts -- and if she discovers why they are still on this plane, she is determined to help them move on.  She has new friends...Adage who is a clergyman,  Zoe who is a conspiracy  theory nut, and Mason, who is supposed to be studying to become a doctor.  She has recently been hired by Adage to be the new groundskeeper at Blighty Graveyard.


My Synopsis:    (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions)
Although Dane Crispin tried to kill Kiera when she trespassed on his land, he now wants her help.  He believes that his home is haunted. She can't believe what she finds, and she isn't sure how to help.

Mason finally opens up to Keira and Zoe as to why he left medical school when he was so near the top of his class.  This will send them all on a road trip, with some very unexpected results.

Keira is still trying to find out who has been hunting her, and why.  She's about to get one step closer.

Everywhere she turns, there is danger.


My Opinions:
I am still really enjoying this series.  Yes, you have to read them in order.  I can't imagine jumping in without knowing how Keira met Zoe and Mason, and came to be living in a cemetery. 

I like how Keira is gaining friends as she goes.

The characters are all a little wacky (Zoe in particular), and the plots are a little dark (and sometimes sad), but overall, every book in this series has been a fast and entertaining read. There is humour when you least expect it, and it really lightens what could be a dark and disturbing book.  Even with the topic of ghosts chained to this world, this was a fun read.

Again, I'm looking forward to the next in the series, because there is so much unfinished business.

Keira is once again back in action dealing with spirits in The Twisted Dead, the third book in Darcy Coates Gravekeeper series. This time around Keira gets an invitation to dinner at the family estate of Dane Crispin. It’s an invitation she should likely decline, after all the last time she saw him was when he tried to kill her. Things are definitely different now because this time around he’s asking for her help. Like the previous books in the series (which aren’t totally required reading to enjoy this book, though I’d definitely recommend them…just try not to do what I did originally and read them in the wrong order, lol) this isn’t so much straight up horror, more like mystery/horror-lite. It’s features a great cast of characters and an excellent story, and it builds upon the past books, revealing more of Keira’s past. Definitely a worthy addition to the series, and I look forward to seeing where the next book takes us. I’d like to thank Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review an eARC of The Twisted Dead.

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