*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my honest review.*

This novel is the second in the series and I was hoping that it would be just as fantastic as the first book. It did not disappoint! Not one bit!

Ben Packard is still the acting sheriff in Sandy Lake and is investigating a death of a guy who was in his bed. And so many people seem to be on the suspect list. While Ben is investigating everyone, the actual sheriff passes away and Ben has to add running for sheriff to his list of duties even though he doesn't really want the job because of the public scrutiny it would bring. But a lot of people in town who know him push him to run and he starts to believe that he can win.

There are many suspects in this investigation and that means many characters introduced and they are all pretty unique and memorable. The story is so well written and the pace is on point. I feel like it has been quite a while since I have read such a series.

I highly recommend!

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

thank you to netgalley for this arc copy
thank you to the publishing company as well. And most importantly thank you to the author for taking their time to write this novel and offering it through netgalley

I absolutely loved this book, such a great mystery read that had me completely hooked. I really enjoyed the characters and love a small town mystery type vibe in a book. Highly recommend for thriller readers out there.

After reading “and there he kept her” I was excited to learn there was a sequel, and thank goodness for Amazon 1 day shipping because I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one. Now that I have finished it, I am desperate for the third to be released! This book kept me interested all the way through, and that’s difficult for me. I definitely recommend!

Genre: Crime Fiction/Mystery
Series Information: Connected standalone that follows the same main characters investigating new cases.

It is well written, suspenseful, and a good mystery with a believable plot. Not plot holes or open bunny trails.

An author I will continue to read.

Definitely a fine police procedural where the author kept us in suspense as he carefully pulled the ends together to give us a fine story.

Sheriff Ben is my new favorite character! This is the second book of the series but I did not read the first and was a great stand alone. I will be going back to read the first one.

Where the Dead Sleep by @jmoehling is now out in paperback!

This is the second book in the Ben Packard series by Joshua Moehling. In this book, Bill Sandersen is found murdered in his bed. Packard, the acting sheriff, begins his investigation and discovers the complicated past and many secrets of the Sandersen sisters/the Gherlick family.

This book had me up late at night and desperate to know the ending! The writing is descriptive and intriguing, and everything flows smoothly. There are no loose ends, besides the intentional cliffhangers (!). I am now dying to know what happens in Book 3!

Thank you to @netgalley and @poisonedpenpress for sending me this book. If anyone is looking for a chilling and thrilling mystery, pick up one of @jmoehling’s books!

It’s captivating and suspenseful, this small-town mystery weaves a web of intrigue, drawing you into the dark secrets of Sandy Lake. Deputy Ben Packard's journey unfolds with twists and turns, keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Okay I loved the first book and was soooooo excited to read the 2nd. And believe me it was worth it.
This mystery kept me entertained from page 1 to the end. His characters are great. I am ready for a third book.
Thanks!!

Book 2 of the police procedural series starring Acting Sheriff Ben Packard, “Where the Dead Sleep” will leave you wanting more.

Joshua Moehling does an excellent job of keeping readers invested in the story throughout.

I can’t wait for the next book in the series and would recommend it to anyone that’s a fan of police procedurals for sure.

Thank you NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Joshua Moehling for selecting me to read this advanced copy.

I enjoyed everything about Where the Dead Sleep by Moehling.. But the cliffhanger ending just left me anxious for the next book in the series to come out.

I really enjoyed this and now feel extra dumb for not already reading And There He Kept Her. Suffice it to say, this works quite well as a standalone if you've not read the first book in the Ben Packard series.

Love Ben as a character and love the small town Minnesota setting with all of the gossip and intrigue you'd expect -- the dead guy married his ex-wife's SISTER?!?

Excited to see what happens next for Packard!

My first mistake was not realizing this was a series, but that was okay. I struggled to get through this book, and I had trouble connecting with the characters. The premise was good, but I did not find myself engaged, or caring what was going to happen. I do think that some of this could have been eliminated if I had read the first book, but this was just not for me.

4 out of 5
Where the Dead Sleep is the second installment in the Ben Packard series. The story follows Deputy Ben Packard, who is called to investigate a home invasion that resulted in the murder of Bill Sandersen. As Packard digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies involving Bill’s family, friends, and enemies. During this investigation, Packard is also dealing with his own personal issues: his missing brother, his uncertain future, and his complicated love life.

As mentioned, this is the second book in the series and while it could be read as a stand alone, I highly recommend reading the first book, “And There He Kept Her.”

Overall, this book was well written and perfectly paced for this reader. I appreciate that the ending left things open for the next book, I am curious to see where Ben ends up next!

Many thanks to Poisoned Pen Press, the author, and Net Galley for the ARC.

I had not read the first novel in this series before reading Where the Dead Sleep. This was able to be read as a standalone. That being said, I would definitely like the read the first to get more background on Ben's character. Ben has been the stand-in sheriff while the current sheriff is suffering from cancer. Ben is called to a murder where Bill Sandersen has been shot. There are many layers to this man's life, including being currently married to his ex-wife's sister!! This was very enjoyable and you can't help but just love Ben's character. I will definitely be looking for more from Joshua Moehling in the future.

I wanted to like this book a bit more since I loved the first book but it didn't work out for me. I just couldn't get into the story.

I hadn't read the first in this series, however, they can be read on their own. I did really enjoy the pace of this novel, as well as how the author layered all the ideas and plotlines throughout. I really enjoyed this book overall and read it very quickly for me!

I wanted to love this book, but it was a book that was more of the middle of the road. This was my second book by Josh Moehing. I liked the writing but I do with that it grabbed my attention a little bit better.