Loved this book! I've considered reading a few of Helen Phifer's books before but never pulled the trigger and read one. I've been missing out! I couldn't put this one down, and now have to go back and read Morgan's story from the beginning.

This book had tension and humor, and I didn't figure out who the killer was in the first few chapters. I always figure out who the killer is right away. I'll definitely be reading more from this author! 5 Stars!

As usual Helen has you gripped from the start, I am not going to go into great depth about the book as if you read some of the reviews and the amount of detail that some people write you may as well not bother reading the book in the first place (bet these are the sort of people that read the last chapter of a book first).. I much prefer to make my own mind up and find out the story as I am going along. Anyone that has ever read any of Helens books will know her style of writing and how she reels you in with all the red herrings, steering you off in the wrong direction and then revealing the culprit who you would never imagined it would be.
If you want to read a book that grips you from the start and makes you actually visualise the scenes, read one of Helens.

Book 8 in the Detective Morgan Brookes series and it’s another cracking read with a particularly shocking storyline. Reads well as a stand-alone but there are references to events in previous books, but easily relatable. The prologue was excellent and grabbed my attention and I was quickly engrossed in the story. Morgan is a great character, a bit of a loose canon but despite her hard exterior there is a very soft centre and I’ve never seen it so in evidence as in this book.

Briefly, Morgan is called to a crime scene and finds a family sitting at a table, all suffocated, with their right hand missing and the house set on fire. There appears to be no motive for the killings but the team are determined to stop this serial killer before anyone else dies.

This case comes in the aftermath of the death of one of the team, Des, and Morgan is particularly badly affected by his death - survivors syndrome - and it was interesting to see how different colleagues death with the loss and their grief. An excellent police procedural with hints a plenty and lots of red herrings. A fabulous read.

I simply love Helen Phifer, she is such a talented author. I have read ALL her books so far :)
The Morgan Brookes series is one of my favourite series from her but actually all her books are simply awesome. I love the fact that the series is located in the beautiful and picturesque Lake District so lovingly and expertly described by the author. I have only visited the Lakes once in my life and without fail, after a book from that author, I want to go back there again!!!
This mystery story is once again solid and fast paced. I was not quite recovered from the last installment (not were the characters LOL!!!). Such a fast pace right til the end!
I also love her relationship with Ben Matthews who respects her adorably as her boss ad her lover.
It is beautifully written and I am sad to have finished the book so quickly.... again.... as I hate the wait between the books.

Their Burning Graves is book 8 in the DC Morgan Brookes series by Helen Phifer. This series just gets even better if that's possible! Morgan who is meant to be on the Barrow team, has just arrived at Detective Sergeant Ben Matthews home when a call comes in for Ben; there's a fire at Hest Bank Road and a family is dead, still at their dining table.

I was wrongfooted again in this one, blindsided by the clever twists. Helen Phifer's superb and explosive writing continues to wow me and it will be interesting to see what's in store for DC Brookes in the next instalment.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Wow, what a case Morgan Brookes has on her hands!! An entire family wiped out in a gruesome manner, no clues as to why.....yikes! And a murderer who is not done yet.

Morgan and her team are still coming to terms with the loss of their colleague, Des, and so they are a little bit distracted in the beginning of trying to figure out this case. As they tease out the clues, some of the descriptions of the crime scene are gruesome, it has to be said.

Helen Phifer is an amazing author and the twists and turns of her stories amaze me. How she thinks of the things she does - it really is pretty astonishing. And slightly disturbing, hahaha.

I don't know if it was me, but this book wasn't quite as tightly written as some of her others. A few loose ends, a few questions that weren't really answered.

Still and all, great book!

4.5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture.

A family are killed around their dining table, their right hands cut off, and the house set alight. The fire service and police are quickly alerted and the scene discovered. As the investigation kicks off, the police find out that the mother felt she was being watched before she died...
Their Burning Graves is the 8th book to feature DC Morgan Brookes alongside her boss and lover Ben Matthews. There are mentions of events from previous books but no detail about the crimes or criminals.
The deaths at the start are quite shocking. The scene was so well written that I could imagine the panic and horror vividly. Ben is upset when he realises he knew the mother and he is determined to find justice. Once again though, it is Morgan who pushes the limits of the law as well as placing herself in danger in order to catch the killer.
The plot twists come thick and fast. I was swept up in the story thanks to the natural style of writing. The majority of the book is written to show the police perspective but there are also chapters showing the victims and potential victim as well as the killer. This increases the tension as we await the next attack.
There was obviously a major plot development for the police team in the last book (which I somehow missed, grrr!) This gives an emotional element to Morgan and Ben as they struggle to balance their professional investigation with their personal feelings. I felt that the ending was a little abrupt and wanted to check in on one character and her dog as I genuinely cared about them!
Their Burning Graves is a tense detective thriller and I love the relationship between the main pair.

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Review for 'Their Burning Graves' by Helen Phifer.


Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Helen Phifer, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous


Publication date 19th December 2022.


This is the tenth book I have read by this author. It is also the eighth book in the 'Detective Morgan Brookes' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read 'Silent Angel' (book 7 in this series), 'Sleeping Dolls' (book 6 in this series) 'Find The Girl' (book 5 in series), 'First Girl To Die' (book 4 in this series), 'The Hiding Place' (book 3 in this series) , 'The Girls In The Lake' (book 2 in the 'Beth Adams series),' The Killer's Girl' (book 2 in this series) and 'One Left Alive' (the first book in this series) and 'LakeView House' (standalone) and would recommend them all.



I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'A completely addictive and gripping crime thriller! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.' I am a huge fan of all three of this authors so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Helen and if this is half as good as 'Silent Angel' (book 7 in this series), 'Sleeping Dolls' (book 6 in this series) 'Find The Girl' (book 5 in series), 'First Girl To Die' (book 4 in this series), 'The Hiding Place' (book 3 in this series) , 'The Girls In The Lake' (book 2 in the 'Beth Adams series),' The Killer's Girl' (book 2 in this series) and 'One Left Alive' (the first book in this series) and 'LakeView House' (standalone) it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).


This novel consists of a prologue and 51 chapters. The chapters medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!


This book is based in Cumbria, UK 🇬🇧 The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture. I have actually been on holidays to Cumbria so it will help me picture everything.




This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonists being Detective Constable Morgan Brookes and Detective Sergeant Ben Matthews The benefits of third person perspective with multiple perspectives are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.


Wow!!! Just Wow!!! I did not see that one coming!!! Yet another absolutely unputdownable page turning book from the extremely talented Helen Phifer!!!


This book is fantastically written and such an addictive and compelling read. Excellent descriptions making it so easy to imagine what's going on. The book cover and synopsis suit the storyline perfectly.

The storyline is an absolute roller-coaster ride filled with suspense, crime, drama, red herrings and is an absolutely explosive psychological thriller that kept me up until late at night. I just could not put it down!!! I completely blame Helen for the bags under my eyes!! This is just one of those series that I have no idea how as each of them have been explosively addictive but Helen manages to make each one better and better!!! This is such a high accomplishment and it is exactly why I cannot wait for each of these fantastic books to be released. Whether part of this fantastic series or standalone Helen completely sucks her readers in to the depths of each storyline and manages to completely captivate them until the very last page!! . Helen completely emerges the reader into the storyline and there is just no escaping so be warned!! Do not start this if you have plans for the day 😂 It gets harder and harder to surprise me when it comes to crime books after reading so many yet Helen manages to do it absolutely every single time!!! Helen please let me into your secret as I have no idea how you do it but each book gets better and better!! The storyline itself was very realistic and Helen's police experience shines through when your reading. I loved the Lisa Rigan and Josie Quinn reference especially as I've not long finished 'The Innocent Wife', book 16 in the series, myself. To see my review of that page turner check out my blog. I couldn't wait to get stuck in to this book after the absolute bombshells Helen left at the end of 'Silent Angels'. On one hand I couldn't wait and yet on the other I was practically peeping through my fingers after Marc split the team up after they had already suffered the huge blow with losing Detective Des. Thankfully, the team manages to get back together after Morgan is in the right (or wrong?) place at the right (Or wrong?) time. This is another storyline that tugs on the heartstrings as we say farewell to Des at his funeral and see how the team coped with saying goodbye to Des while also investigating a murder of a family many of the team knew the mum of. This book really does go to show how one small mistake can have such a huge ripple effect and can ruin so many lives and affect others. It is always a strange experience reading one of Helen's books as her storyline and writing skills make you want to keep flipping the pages until the end but then when you get there your absolutely gutted as you have to wait for the next book in this absolutely fantastic series that ticks each and every box!!


Congratulations Helen on yet another absolutely addictive, unputdownable explosive success!! Your books keep getting better and better which is incredible as I have loved each and every one of them. As always, looking forward to the next installment in this epic series!!


Although this is the eighth book in the series I had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.


Clear your schedules as you won't be able to do anything else the second you turn the pages on this explosive action packed psychological thriller that will tick absolutely every box!!


I loved meeting all the characters again. They have definitely become like friends to me over these books and it's always sad to say goodbye to them. The characters are all very strong and the fact that Morgan and Amy are such strong females was definitely a bonus with me being female myself. I love Amy and Morgan and her relationship with Ben and would love to read more about her as always. I'd love to read more about Ben, Morgan and a few others actually. I am looking forward to seeing the relationship between Ben and Morgan progress and I liked the way they had quite similar histories. I also enjoyed the progression of friendship between Morgan and Cain who I really liked and enjoyed getting to know more in this book. I absolutely adore Cain who is such a sweet and kind hearted, not to mention sexy part of the team!! He has the perfect qualities of a police officer. I have always had fun watching the sarcasm and snipes between Amy, Morgan and previously with the late Detective Des. Although Cain will not replace him It I loved that Cain will be taking his place in the team. I've always liked Cain and am landed that we will get to see more of him. However, with Morgan's reputation is he going to be safe? Let's hope so!! After Marc made a stupid mistake in the previous book it was intriguing to see how he dealt with Morgan and the team in this one and I'm pleased that he admitted to messing up but he has a long way to go before he will gain my trust again. I absolutely LOVE Amy with her sarcastic say it as it is, larger than life personality and I loved meeting her again. I am looking forward to seeing her work along with Cain more. Declan the pathologist is another big character for me and I really love his funny yet caring and compassionate personality and always look forward to seeing him. I love him more and more with each epic, suspense filled addictive page turning novel in this series!! As always, I hate saying Goodbye to this amazing team whenever I come to the end of any of Helen's fantastic books and here's to hoping the next one will be out very soon!! Hint hint Helen 😉!!


Well done on yet another massive success Helen and here is to the next success in an amazing series 🥂 🎈 💐. This is EXACTLY why your one of my favourite authors and this is one of my top 3 series'!!! 😍



Overall another action packed, page turning, gripping, suspense filled edge of your seat must read by the legend that is Helen Phifer!!



Genres covered in this novel include Romance Novel, Thriller, Mystery, British Detective Stories, Suspense, Serial Killer's, Women's Detective Fiction, English Crime, Psychological Thriller, Hardboiled, Noir Fiction, Women Sleuths, Psychological Fiction, Police Procedural and Crime Fiction amongst others.


I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, Carol Wyer, CL Taylor, Tess Gerritson, Lisa Regan, Rachel Abbot and anyone looking for an epic read.



284 pages.


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Book eight in the Detective Morgan Brookes series which I have followed from the very beginning, and it continues to be on my top series list as one of my favs! All her books are page turners that draw you in from the first page to the last.

Helen is an extremely talented author her writing is centred around her characters which bring depth and life to the pages. S

She draws you in, sends you on a whirlwind adventure and you finish feeling satisfied.

Their burning graves is an intense, grusome gripping read that sets itself up nicely for book nine!

Wow this author never disappoints. She is one of those whose books I buy sight unseen. And they always always deliver. This one - wow.Tense. Suspenseful. Packed with twists. Loved it

OMG! Another amazing book by Helen. It is a fantastic story line with lots of twists which had me hooked from page one. Morgan and her team are fantastic characters and I look forward to reading more soon.

Even if I didn't read all the books in this series I think this is the best I read so far: It's emotional charged, full of grief and people who are suffering.
The past hold the key to the horror of the present and it's not easy to guess who-did-it and why.
I was glad to catch with the well developed characters and the solid plot kept me guessing and turning pages.
An excellent and gripping police procedural
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

My first read by this author and it certainly won't be my last. Even though I've come into the series at #8 the crime stood alone and I enjoyed getting to know the characters.

A glimpse into the past which I actually forgot about as the story progressed until it came full circle. A family murdered, why and who by? A creepy feeling of being watched, is this related?

Detective Morgan is a wonderful character, she's real, cares for her victims and community making her extremely likeable.

As the book came to a close and Morgan was racing to possibly another crime scene I was reading faster thinking hurry hurry.

This story really hooked me in and I look forward to going back and seeing how this series has progressed.

Big thanks to both Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review a copy of Their Burning Graves!

When reports come in of a family in a burning house, Detective Morgan Brookes rushes to the scene. But as soon as she enters the ruined home, she is devastated by what she finds. Tied to the kitchen table, this family had no chance of surviving.

I wasn't sure how it would be, jumping in at book #8. I don't really feel Their Burning Graves does well as a standalone. I wish I had read the previous books first, as there were things I was confused about. Does that mean I regret reading it? Not at all!!!

The book had a rather gruesome beginning, but the pace was fast, and I didn't have a clue as to whodunit! I very much liked Detective Morgan Brookes, and her boss/love interest, DS Ben Matthews. I really liked Cain, as well.

I hope in future books, Morgan won't go anywhere without backup, or without at least telling someone where she's going! I'm always annoyed when that happens in a book. Nonetheless, I enjoyed Their Burning Graves very much, and I will certainly read #9 when it is released!

It’s the eve of memorial service for Des’s and Ben gets called out to a house fire with fatalities inside and Morgan goes along. At the scene, in an upscale neighbourhood, they find a family sitting around the table with bags over their heads and a hand cuts up.
What would make a person do this? As they start untangling the lives of the family and some of the neighbours they are digging in the past.
Another great book in the Detective Morgan Brookes series.

I’ve been gushing about this series since I started it with One left alive back in 2020. Here we are just two years and an astounding eight books later and my love for these books has done nothing but grow.

This one contains the brutal murders of an entire family in a very affluent area. It has teenagers keeping secrets, parents that aren’t as happy as they make the community believe and as per usual lots and lots of suspects.

Morgan is once again putting herself in danger and while normally I admire her chutzpah this time I was begging her to please tell Ben and keep herself safe. I have really come to care for her and the team and to me that is the essence that hooked me and keeps me reading. Now that the sweetheart Cain is a bigger part of the team I am going to have to stretch my heart just a little bit more too. I still don’t trust that vicar though!

This can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading them all so you can see exactly what I’m gushing about. They are thrillers, police procedurals and have elements of spooky and romance meaning there is something to please every reader and you can’t beat a good puzzling whodunnit either.

★★★★★ 4.5 stars (rounded up)

I just adore Helen Phifer's books and this series is one of my favourites, despite Morgan's ability to get into sticky situations all on her own with no back-up and I have to wonder...does she never learn? LOL Nevertheless, I am always eager to dive into whatever latest installment that awaits whilst piecing together all the clues Phifer drip-feeds her readers throughout. And of course I was not disappointed.

THEIR BURNING GRAVES is the eighth book in this exciting series and as with each other the characters simply grow beneath the tip of Phifer's pen. I love their camaraderie and banter and seeing how far loner Morgan has come since the first book that I read, which was in fact the second book in the series "The Killer's Girl" . I still have the very first one sitting on my shelf to get to one of these days so that I can go back and see how and where it all began.

THEIR BURNING GRAVES opens with a shocking prologue and scenes of carnage that the reader just knows will come back to bite someone in the butt when they least expect it. I mean, that's how crime thrillers like this go, right? But in the final paragraphs of this opening, there is enough there to send chills down your spine as you can picture the scene as if you had witnessed it in reality.

Morgan Brookes is recovering from a sprained ankle she gained at the close of their last case in which they lost a fellow colleague and friend, Des Black. The team are still reeling from his loss, even blaming themselves, leaving them a team member down with just the three of them.

And then are called to a scene in which three family members are found dead around the kitchen table. Their neighbour called in to report their house on fire but that isn't what killed them. And that isn't the worst of it by any means. But who wanted Sally and David Lawson, and their their 14 year old son Tim, dead?

The Lawsons appear, on the surface, to the perfect family. They lived in a beautiful house in an affluent part of Rydal Falls so why were they targeted? No matter how deep they dig or what they uncover, Morgan feels sure that this crime was personal. But why? And who was the real target of these murders? Was it David, the English lecturer? Or Sally, the beauty salon owner? Or maybe it was Tim, the student who had suddenly fallen behind in his grades and had been lured to the dark web? But then what of the scene? Why was Sally wearing a crucifix if she wasn't religious? Why was the entire family murdered if only one of them was the target?

A chance encounter leads Morgan to a cafe-come-store called Practical Magic, after one of Morgan's favourite movies, where she meets the owner Annie. When Annie alerts her to concerns for one of her regular customers, Morgan is quick to lend a hand but is soon left thinking - what does it all mean? And how is it linked to the Lawson murder?

Can Morgan piece it all together and save another woman and her family from an obsessed and vengeful killer before it's too late?

Helen Phifer truly does it again with this heart-pounding addition to an already exciting series that was a quick read I read in a day. But I do find myself shaking my head at Morgan and wondering when will she ever learn? Time and time again, she puts herself in harm's way without back-up as if she is a a one woman crusader of the bionic kind that no killer can touch. Yes, it is exciting and makes for thrilling reading, but seriously, after eight books Morgan, you should know better by now. As much as I love this series and it does get better and better, I do tire sometimes of Morgan's relentless going in single-handedly to save the day. Can she not at least have a partner on hand to aid her should it all go pear-shaped? Does she always have to go it alone? I'm sorry, but for me common sense prevails. And in reality, Morgan would have been hauled over the coals for continually putting herself in danger. But I know I know...it's just a book. And of course, it makes for exciting reading. Her behaviour just frustrates me sometimes when she really should know better.

That aside, THEIR BURNING GRAVES is a brilliant read I devoured in a day. Although I found the mystery an easier puzzle this time round and easily pieced most of it together before the final showdown, it didn't ruin my enjoyment of it by any means. What I did find a little puzzling was a possible red herring that kind of backfired when Morgan was questioning a person of interest and was left feeling spooked by their summation of events and thinking to herself that she hadn't disclosed that information to them. But if you go back a few pages in that conversation, she did indeed reveal the very information she said she hadn't. So I feel that this was meant to be a red herring to put readers off the track but in the end it was kind of redundant.

Another point was the non-existent mobile phone signal at one of the scenes where Morgan couldn't call in to the station until she had left and signal had returned, but at the end she was at that very same place when she received a call on her phone...and yet throughout the entire book there had been no signal??

I did feel some of the stories of those involved weren't wrapped up as neatly this time round and I would have liked to see Maggie one last time as she was such an endearing character. I wouldn't mind sitting at her table and sampling her goodies.

Nevertheless, THEIR BURNING GRAVES is a fantastic addition to the series and an exciting story that unfolded superbly. I still enjoy the team's camaraderie and even miss Des, as irritating as he could be at times, but I welcome to addition of their newest member to the team as I feel he will be an incredible asset to them, as he was already an endearing character.

I did miss one character, though she did get a mention. Ettie. She is delightful and I would love to see more of her. I hope we do.

The ending was a little unexpected, as it usually ended with Morgan and Ben debriefing in some way. It wasn't as if it had left the space open to continue onto the next book as it was only relevant to this story. I didn't not like it, it was just different to what I had expected. However, I did thoroughly enjoy this thrill-ride and look forward to the next installment for which I hope we don't have too long to wait...

I thoroughly recommend the entire Morgan Brookes series.

I would like to thank #HelenPhifer, #NetGalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #TheirBurningGraves in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.

Their Burning Graves by Helen Phifer is the 8th book in the Detective Morgan Brookes series and my first time reading the author's work. Now while the case within this installment is independent, the information contained within points to events from the previous books. Based on this it would one can surmise that reading the series in order will provide a better understanding of these events.

The prologue sets the tone for the remainder of the story.  As one progresses through the story the connection between the events of the prologue and the current murder mystery became clear. However, figuring out the identity of the person behind the murders was not an easy task. The situation grew tense when another woman landed on the killer's radar.  Revenge drove the killer. Why is this woman being targeted and what's her connection to the previous victims? These were the questions on my mind as I progressed through the story.   

Morgan  impressed me with her investigating skills and her willingness to work with her team.  She possesses an uncanny ability for solving crimes.  Her tenacity, sense of right and wrong and the need to find justice for the victim drove her. So even without the physical evidence she relied heavily on her instincts along with the variety of clues which may pop up at any given time. Despite this being my first time interacting with Morgan, she struck me as a capable, strong and intelligent person.

In  Their Burning Helen Phifer  delivered a well-written story which proved difficult to put down.  The number of likely suspects kept me guessing. The reveals and twists surprised me, which is a sign of a well written mystery. My need to know who as I already knew the why kept me thoroughly invested in the story. Although the case wrapped up, some new information came to light, but no further  exploration occurred. This leaves the reader in a speculative mode. However, this did not take away from the story's enjoyment.

Overall, an exciting and thrilling read, which fans of police procedurals would enjoy.

A new Morgan Brookes book at the holidays? Yes, please and thank you Helen Phifer! I've read every book in the Morgan Brookes series and they are all unputdownable! Their Burning Graves is book 8 in the series and I read it way too fast just like all of the others! I love the characters in this series so much that I look forward to the next book as soon as I finish the current one.

The book opens in the past with a terrible car accident and then fast forwards about 15 years. You're not quite sure how the past and the present are related as you read, but you know eventually they will connect. Morgan and Ben's team are called to a house in a nice neighborhood as a neighbor noticed flames in the front of the house. When the neighbor ran around back to try to get in away from the flames there was a gruesome scene at the dining room table. The entire family was sitting around the table, but it was too late to help them. They all had plastic bags over their heads and were all missing their right hands. They were dead! Who would want to kill an entire family and why?

Morgan and Ben's team get to work trying to figure out who would do such a thing and they start with the neighbors, co-workers, and regular suspects. It's a tough case as someone planned it out well and had to have knowledge of the family's schedule. Why would someone want to kill a teenager? Who was the main target? Was it the mother who worked at a hair salon? Was it the father who had a corporate job? Could it possible be the teenaged boy who was really into a video game lately? This book will keep you guessing as more Is uncovered.

Their Burning Graves is a fantastic read and I give it my highest recommendation. Take time out for yourself during your break this holiday season and enjoy this book! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for a fair review. #TheirBurningGraves #NetGalley

Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book and for letting me take part in this tour. This is the 8th book in the series but all could be read as standalones.

I love Detective Morgan Brookes and the team. Ben is a great team leader and I love Amy's attitude and straightforwardness. Cain is also one of my favourites. The team work really well together. Morgan is still putting herself in danger to save everyone else with no regard to her own safety.

This book picks up almost straight after the last one. The team are still reeling from the events of the last book. I won't spoil it for anyone who wants to go back and read the series from the beginning but it's safe to say the team are all very sensitive and finding their way through.

The case itself is horrific. Helen never fails to give me nightmares after reading her books. While very graphic the writing is gripping and addictive. I was awake at 3 am because I just had to find out what would happen. I thought the killer was quite obvious from early on and for me it was all about the chase. Were Morgan and the team going to work it out in time.

A thrilling and tense addition to the series.