MY absolute favorite of the grave keeper series. I loved learning more about Keira and her background.

Thank you to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read and review this book!

This may seem kind of strange, but this was actually the first Darcy Coates book that I have ever read…and now I can see why everyone loves her so much! Her writing style is very easy to read and you immediately find yourself immersed in the story and setting. I didn’t know originally that this book was actually the 4th book in this particular series, but I was honestly able to piece together what had happened previously and it didn’t really detract from my enjoyment of the story.

I don’t know why but I kind of felt like I was reading an episode of Scooby-Doo: a group of teenagers taking on a mysterious corporation (Artec) plus ghosts and spirits? I loved the found family vibes of Keira, Zoe, Mason, and Harry and if your adventures don’t include a lovable cat friend like Daisy, then what are you doing with your life?

I definitely will be reading more Darcy Coates books in the future and again thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC and give my thoughts!

I liked this one, but I think iot is my second least favorite. I missed the more ghost story. This one follows the more overarching plot, and I was glad to get some answers. It just felt more different from the other three. I also wrapped up pretty well so I'm not sure where we go in book 5...

I love everything Darcy Coates puts out and this definitely didn’t disappoint. Can’t wait to see what is next from her.

This felt a bit like a “cozy” horror, so I recommend it to those who are just starting reading the genre. It has a really good story, unfortunately, I’m a character driven reader, and I didn’t connect with them. I have read other books by her, so that I’ve loved, this one just didn’t hit the spot for me.

Thank you Netgalley for the advance reader copy of The Hollow Dead by Darcy Coates in exchange for an honest review. This book was written well, had good character development and an intriguing storyline. However the content hit close to home for me and was therefore hard for me to read it. I would recommend it though to others.

This is the fourth installment in Darcy Coates’ Gravekeeper series and we delve deeper into Keira’s past as she starts to unravel her life before coming to Blighty, her steadfast friends Mason and Zoe by her side. This book gives the reader some well deserved answers about Keira’s past without ending the series prematurely or not leaving room for more. It felt very satisfying to return to these characters and see how the relationships between Keira, Zoe, and Mason and the adjacent village friends are growing and how Artec’s net around them is also closing in. Can they save the dead from agony - Zoe’s mother among them ? With recovering memories Keira is also able to reconcile with herself and trust herself again. I am hoping there will be a new addition to this series soon.
The ghosts, the cat, Keira and Mason, Zoe … I want to return to Blighty.

This is just a fun series to read. There's enough spookiness and ghost stuff to keep it interesting, and the gang of characters is interesting as we get to know them more in each book. I love Daisy the cat! I'm also glad that we finally get some answers in this book, but I would like more, so I'm glad there's supposed to be a 5th book!

I really like this series. This book was really good. In this book you learn about her past and the Artek organization. I love this author and her writing style.

This series had much more depth and lots of spooky twists and turns. I’m excited to continue this series and see how everything plays out.

It’s so nice to be back with the whole gang, and I love the atmosphere of these books! Highly recommend for readers who love Halloween season and the overall vibes (without delving in to anything too scary).

Thank you netGalley, Poison Pen Publishers and Darcy Coates for the eArc of The Hollow Dead.

This is the 4th book in the The Gravekeeper Series. I love the way Darcy Coates can bring different elements into her narratives and they flow really well together, You have some great creepy moments., romantic ones and I love the sense of humour that she injects into this series. It makes a great read for those who would like to dip their toes into some cosy creepy supernatural reading without getting too creeped out.

This is the 4th installment in the Gravekeeper series and it was by far the most exciting!! Some chilling discoveries and we finally get the satisfaction of two of our characters together. Also, the comedic relief was hilarious!!

Kiera has come a long way from when she first awakened with no memories. But as she has reclaimed her life's secrets, she has also fallen deeper and deeper into danger. The fourth book in the Gravekeeper series Kiera and her friends must continue the fight against an evil so great that it threatens even the dead! Fast paced and action packed, this novel is a great continuation of the series, while still leaving the door open for even more!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all views expressed are my own.

Can Darcy Coates do anything wrong?? Yet another great read from the queen of horror with a twist! The Gravekeeper series has become one of my favorites from her with its mix of horror, mystery and a little fun. I can’t wait for the next one!

I absolutely love this series as a whole. This book was fantastic just like the others and I cannot wait to hear more about Keira’s story with her friends Mason and Zoe as well as adage! I absolutely love the story line and I loved reading about Keira and how she has developed as a character. I am excited to see more of the stories and can’t wait to know what happens next!

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𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℍ𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝔻𝕖𝕒𝕕
Grave Keeper Series
𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
Paranormal
304 pages

Sʜᴏᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs
Keira lives quietly in a small, secluded cottage near a cemetery where she can see spirits. She takes this gift beyond these boundaries, and with her friends, they put themselves in danger to help the dead.

Artec uses spectral energy to produce power. The souls of these people are tormented, but Artec only care about making money. Keira is determined to stop them and release these souls. Will she be able to?

Mʸ Tᴴᴼᵁᴳᴴᵀs
This is Book 4 in the Gravekeeper series. I haven’t read them all, but I grabbed this because I love Darcy’s writing. I would suggest reading them in order, though.

I like that Keira has a tight group of friends by her side. They protect and support each other as Keira learns more and more about her murky past.
The idea of pulling spectral energy for power is unique. The poor souls being used would probably think differently, as they are kept in a state of decline, being tortured by Artec. It makes for exciting reading, though!

If you enjoy paranormal stories, check out this series.

💕Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing this ebook for me to read and review.

The Hollow Dead is the 4th book in the Graveyard series. After waking up with no memory and being chased through the woods by mysterious men Keira ends up in the small town of Blighty. There she finds shelter thanks to a pastor and after realizing she is now safe, she starts to make a home in Blighty all the while trying to piece together her past. Oh, and she also sees ghosts. She soon befriends Zoe and Mason and together they start trying to figure out who is hunting Keira and how her power works. As Keira learns about her ability to see ghosts she starts helping people, both dead and alive, with some unfinished business. We now know that the people responsible for hunting Keira are apart of a company called Artec that are doing some sinister things to the ghosts that end up in their cemeteries to produce energy and profit. The 4th book continues on the story where and we get to learn about Keira’s past and watch the ever evolving relationships she’s made along the way.

While I think this book is integral to the story it was my least favorite of the series. I thought that it felt both rushed and slow at the same time. I didn’t connect with the characters I’ve come to love so much as I have with the past books. However, that is not saying that it isn’t worth the read. After getting so invested in this story it felt so satisfying to finally get some answers and see how the relationships between Keira, Zoe, and Mason are growing and becoming even more meaningful. Also to see Keira’s relationship with herself evolving is beautiful.

Finally, Daisy the cat will always be 5 stars! We also got to learn more about Daisy which I think may have been my favorite part.

I was a bit of a disadvantage going into this book not having read the first 4 but it wasn’t hard to pick up and know what was going on in the broad strokes. Keira wakes up in the forest and this book seems to deal a lot with her past and getting answers to previously unknown things about herself and it isn’t easy for her to understand or swallow. These big secrets are critical to her knowing more about herself and her role with the dead. I enjoyed the relationships between the characters and this book definitely motivated me to go back and read the first 3 in the series!!

The Hollow Dead by Darcy Coates.

#4 in the Gravekeeper series, so not many details I can talk about without spoilers. But this was really good. We get answers, and finally something I've been waiting for since the beginning!

Maybe this series would be considered cozy horror? 🤔

Thank you to @poisonpen and the author for the e-arc to review!