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Two Little Souls is book nine in the fantastic Detective Casey White series and this one picks up right where book eight left off. With Casey and boyfriend Jericho rescuing two terrified children out at sea in a life raft and who have witnessed their parents murder.

However, with no idea where they came from or their parents names. Casey and Jericho can't do anything, except, get them safely to shore and seek urgent medical help.

But it doesn't take long for Jericho's former Marine Patrol colleagues to call with news that the boat they escaped from has been found. And the scene is worse than anything Casey could've imagined.

Yet, she and her depleted team including Jericho, M.E. Samantha, investigator Tracey and Nichelle who is technically now an FBI Agent are determined to get answers.

And they soon do.

As the female victim is identified as Detective Sara Roth from the NYPD. But when Casey contacts her captain she receives some shocking news.

News that has her certain a serial killer has found their way from New York to the Outer Banks and Casey is soon proven right.

As another body is discovered killed and displayed using the same MO as the NY killer.

And now the race is on, and as danger stalks ever closer Casey is going to have to pull out all the stops if she is to stop a desperate killer and keep two traumatised children safe.

And with heart pounding twists, and a killer I didn't see coming. This was a cracking read, that I've spent every spare moment reading and honestly I couldn't get enough!

I would happily recommend Two Little Souls to crime fiction fans everywhere.

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This is one of the best yet! The case is dark. Full of suspense and action, it keeps you guessing. These characters feel like old friends. I read in one sitting, I couldn't put it down! The ending was perfect and I can't wait to see what happens next.

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I am enjoying this series, it gets better with every new book. This is a rollercoaster of a read which I could not put down.

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I love when a new book comes out featuring Casey White. In this book Casey and her team are trying to find a serial killer who dresses up his victims as dolls and trying to find the killer of the parents of Thomas and Tabitha who were found drifting in a storm. Packed to the rafters with tension and suspense. Fast paced with great characters and a gripping storyline. This is another MUST READ in this gripping and very addictive series.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the Arc in return for an honest review.

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Explosive Tale But Make Sure You Read Book 8, Their Resting Place, First. Without revealing any actual details, all I'm going to say here is that this book picks up immediately after the prior book in this series - and because of that, you really need to make it a point to read that book first.

Here, our team has several problems to work through - both professionally and personally. The case they find themselves involved in is even more time sensitive than most of their prior cases, and yet the team's personal priorities are also in a state of flux. Spangler manages both sides of the police procedural format masterfully here, combining both to excellent effect to create quite possibly one of the best complete books of this series to date.

Overall truly a compelling tale that won't quite leave you with that "I NEED THE NEXT BOOK RIGHT THIS SECOND" feeling from the prior book, but will still leave you satisfied and waiting anxiously for the next book to come out anyway, as you want to learn what happens next in the lives of our investigators. Very much recommended.

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I love Casey White so whenever I see there is a new book, I gotta read it!

This one once gain hit it out of the ballpark, great story and characters!

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I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Two Little Souls, the ninth novel to feature Detective Casey White of the Outer Banks Sheriff’s Office.

Casey and her partner, Jericho, find six year old Thomas and three year old Tabitha floating on a raft. The children are traumatised having witnessed their parents being murdered so Casey scours the coast until she finds a boat with two bodies. She is stunned to learn that Sarah Roth was an NYPD detective hunting a serial killer who dresses his victims like dolls and even more stunned when a similar victim is found on the Outer Banks.

I thoroughly enjoyed Two Little Souls, which is another action packed read with a big twist. It is mostly told from Casey’s point of view with the odd chapter from the victims to explain how they meet their death. This allows for an immersive read and it works as I got totally caught up in the story and read it in one sitting.

The novel has a bit of everything and strikes a good balance between the investigation and the personal. There are plenty of developments and action in the investigation that keep the reader turning the pages. I guessed the perpetrator’s identity early on, so some of the twists maybe didn’t have the impact they might have had, but there’s still the action, whether it’s more bodies or missing persons or the final confrontation scenes it’s entertaining and, at times, exciting. As a counterbalance Casey and Jericho are still getting ready to follow her long lost daughter,Tracy, and her partner, Nichelle, to Philadelphia, but there are mixed feelings and perhaps misgivings about it. It’s a dilemma. Then there are the orphaned Thomas and Tabitha, who will tug at your heartstrings, just as they tug at Casey’s.

Two Little Souls is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.

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Two small children adrift on the vast ocean. This is what Detective Casey and water Patrol Jericho see as they rescue the children from the dingy. But where are their parents. As she learns of the parents death, Casey vows to bring the killers to justice. If you like strong women detectives, crime and terror driven murder, this book is for you. Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for an early copy. This review is my honest opinion.

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We return to the Outer Banks as Casey and Jericho are out for an evening on the water. The pair encounter a floating dingy and this is the beginning of big changes in their lives. The discovery of 2 little kids drifting in the water leads to the discovery of bodies and the body count rises rapidly. Will Casey and team find the killer in time to save the life of a missing teenager.
Such a great read. Can’t wait to see where the developments in this book lead Casey and Jericho next.

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Two little souls....

Book 8 left us with a teaser of what was to come in this latest installment of Detective Casey White. Casy and Jericho on a boat enjoying time on the water of the Outer Banks before they would say goodbye and move to Philly when they spot a boat drifting and discover two children, frightened, dehydrated and sunburnt and words that will have them back on the job.

As the story unfolds, you have those warning bells going off, an inkling about a certain character in the book and what has happened, but the story will have you gripped and turning the pages.

For me, this book, it was the key characters and their lives that took front and center and had me captivated to know what will be next for them. There is happiness and heartache and even the return of a much-loved team member, recovering from the devastation of a case that took his cousin who was like a sister. A lot of new beginnings for all.

While you could read this story on it's own, I really do recommend that you read this series in order to get the most out of it.

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Another great Detective Casey White book. I’ve read them all and it’s just like visiting family. Two children found floating at sea and a murderer on the loose. Jericho,Tracy and the crew have to catch him before he kills again.

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B.R. Spangler delivers the latest in the Detective Casey White series and is bang on form in this one. A real page swiper, the plot moves along at pace, you feel the desperation in their attempt to find a kidnapped victim and there are plenty of plot twists and frustration along the way.
Good to re-engage with familiar characters and a couple of new faces that it would be great to see more of in future novels.
I really enjoyed this one!


Thanks to NetGalley and Bookoutre for providing me with an Advance Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

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Wartime drama full of interesting characters and situations.Three sisters are bombed out of their home,we follow their lives in particular Clemmie the middle sister. A good read.

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This is the first book in the series I have read, and yes, I know that this is book 9… I think it covered enough that I was able to jump in… But I think I will go back and read it from the beginning because I absolutely devoured this book

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Good story, it was just disappointing as I figured out exactly what was going on and who the culprit was as soon as he appeared in the story. The little comments about odd behaviors gave it away from the get go. Otherwise, great main characters and storyline. Intriguing enough for me to start this series from the beginning to get caught up.

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Two little souls was chilling, unique, and another fantastic addition to the Detective Casey White series!

Casey and Jericho find a life raft floating in the outer banks, and discover two children inside. Tabitha and Timothy were able to escape on the life raft after witnessing their parents murder on their yacht. As Casey delves deeper into the case, the missing yacht is found and the parents bodies are discovered on board. What she discovered chills her to the bone…. The woman was Detective Sara Roth out of NY. They soon realize a serial killer may have traveled aboard with them and starting a new spree in the outer banks.

I’ve followed this series from the beginning, and each new story is unique and twisted! Spangler comes up with great plot lines and keeps the tension throughout the whole story. As someone who immediately reads each new book, I felt there was a little too much back story retelling, but it’s great for someone if they are jumping into the middle of the series. Highly recommend reading these in order tho to get the full history of characters and their connections! Can’t wait to hear what happens next with timothy and tabitha, and what the next crazy serial killer story will be!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC in exchange for my honest feedback!

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Another great book in the Casey White series by B.R. Spangler. Casey and her team are racing to find a serial killer, before he can strike again and to save a young girl, who they think he has kidnapped. I did figure out one of the twist early on, but it didn’t take away how much i enjoyed this book. Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for this arc.

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I love when a new book comes out in a series you absolutely love! This series is one of my favorites because every single book has so much suspense and different storylines that you will never read in any other series. Casey and her team are back ! The very first pages with finding Thomas and Tabitha alone in a boat at sea to the thrilling final pages this book has you captivated and reading as fast as you can flip pages. I recommend this series and I will keep reading as long as this series goes on it's SO good!!!

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This book was fast paced and kept me guessing up to the end! Characters were well developed and believable. An engrossing mystery to keep you turning the pages!

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B.R. Spangler starts Two Little Souls with Casey and Jericho right where he left them... on a sort-of "goodbye" boat ride in their beloved Outer Banks... where they happen upon two young children floating aimlessly in a dingy. Thomas and Tabitha tell Casey and Jericho that they saw their parents killed. Which starts Casey's team on a whirlwind of a case. Possibly related to the deaths, their Mom was an NYPD police officer who was working with her partner, Foley, on a series of murders. Jericho and Casey stay true to their roots - seeking the truth at all costs, whilst also helping Tracy navigate a possible move to Philadelphia to join Nichelle. This series is absolutely fabulous! Mr. Spangler has written such wonderful, deep, and realistic characters. I look forward to each and every book in this series. Thank you to Bookouture and Mr. Spangler for an advanced reader copy of this book. The opinions expressed are my own.

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