Another cracking read in the series. After 21 books, it's still not feeling stale. Looking forward to more cases in the future!

Another fantastic crime thriller in the Kane and Alton series! Jenna is not a fan of Halloween, and this year, it’s more terrifying than ever as a killer is targeting women in Blackwater Falls. With two victims already and a chilling discovery of graves, it becomes clear the murderer has been active for a while.

Kane and Alton are in a race against time to prevent a third killing, but with few clues, they fear they might not make it in time. A thrilling and gripping addition to the series.

I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review

It is so hard to believe that this is the twenty first book in the series featuring Detective Dave Kane and Jenna. This was another gripping read and felt like meeting up with old friends. Obviously a lot of things have happened in this series but this book still reads well as a stand-alone. It is a spooky time in Blackwater Falls as all the residents and businesses in the town are preparing for Halloween. Dave and Jenna now have a young son Tauri in their lives and are looking forward to spending Halloween with him, but things soon become most scary as a serial killer seems to be amongst their community. The Halloween Slasher stalks his victims before they succumb to a gruesome death and he seems to have been active for a number of years as Dave and Jenna discover more victims graves. Can they discover his identity before he strikes again?. This was a really thrilling and gruesome read. Full of action, suspense and drama with the tension increasing with all the twists and turns. A brilliant book.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to to read and review this book.

Thanks for NetGalley and D.K. Hood for this ARC in exchange my opinion.

"A Song for the Dead" is the latest installment in D.K. Hood's Kane and Alton series, and it delivers on the promise of its predecessors with a gripping narrative that's equal parts suspenseful and emotionally resonant. It is a masterfully crafted thriller that showcases D.K. Hood’s talent for storytelling. With its complex characters, atmospheric tension, and thought-provoking themes, this book is sure to appeal to fans of the genre and newcomers alike. Whether you are drawn in by the suspenseful plot or the intricate character dynamics, this novel promises to be a captivating read.

I didn't like this! I mean it was terrifying! The viewpoint from the killers - blinking chilling and then with Patricia narrating the audiobook - she gave it the extra chill factor *shudder*

Seriously, I did enjoy it! Jenna and Dave have a lot more at stake now with a child, and you feel the worry when they go out on the cases! I also felt really upset with Rio and Rowley with their behaviour on one of the call outs - it really wasn't like them to be so dismissive!

Black Rock Falls should just close down over Halloween, they never have any peace! New people should be banned, and a curfew in place. That way no should die! Right?!?!

Another case that Ms Hood has twisted me up in knots. It was the fact, we knew who it was, but didn't. We knew who these girls were talking to were someone we knew, but we didn't know who they were, just so worrying and it makes me want to go home and never speak to anyone ever again! That is the power of the writing I have in front of me. The sneaking around the house, the moving of things, the messages, I hated it all because it played on every fear you have being home alone. It was fantastically done though! I really did enjoy this book, but thank god I listened to it in the day time!!!

Another great adventure with Kane and Alton!

I have enjoyed this series and they constantly have me hooked from the beginning. Some characters are starting to change in small ways. It seems they are cold, not sure how to put it. I would not agree that these books are still stand alones. This is book 21 in a series and SO much has happened that yes it is constantly repeated in the newest book but not enough to be caught up on everything I feel like.

This is book number 21 in the series believe it or not. This one was very impressive and I honestly couldnt put it down.

Love a good Black Rock Falls Halloween read! Nothing spookier than serial killer central on Halloween.

Another solid Kane and Alton mystery. This series is still going strong.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the eARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is a mystery and I believe #21 in a series. It still reads well as a stand alone. Detective Kane and Alton are at it again-solving crimes. I am appalled at how many serial murderers are in their small part of the world! LOL This one was fun-the connection was found early between the murders. I like the characters and always find these interesting. I felt they got a lucky break to catch the bad guy. 4 stars

Twenty first book in the Detective Kane & Alton series
Another good read
With lots of twists and turns
I don’t think I’d be visiting Black Rock Falls
Thanks NetGalley

Another amazing addition to this series! Loved everything about it! The plot was suspenseful and creepy, the characters were amazing, and the action high! I cannot wait for the next one!

Another brilliant book by DK Hood. Thoroughly enjoyed it, it was twisty, interesting and had me guessing. You would think after 20 odd books this series might start getting a bit stale but not this one the plots are always fresh. Highly recommend this books it was great.

Another story back in Black Rock Falls with Jeanna the Sheriff and Kane the Deputy, now married and with an adopted son. It’s Halloween so you know what that means. Yeah, bodies, and the team is trying to find the missing girls, and women and going through the different suspects. Being at Halloween just adds to the story. With all of the same characters another good book.

Halloween is back in this edition of Kane and Alton and us seasoned readers of the series all know what that means.

Hood writes with clarity, atmosphere, drama and passion she pulls you in to the story which sees you invested in the investigation and the plight of the characters.

Another riveting edition to this engrossing series well deserving of its five stars.

A young woman is missing and, judging by the amount of blood, probably murdered. Meanwhile Kane and Alton have found a gravesite with a series of bodies buried in triangles. The police fear that another two women may disappear soon...
A Song For The Dead is the 21st book in the Kane and Alton series of detective thrillers. It works as a stand alone book but there are personal plotlines which follow on from previous books, in particular Jenna and Dave's family life.
Jenna and Dave find a link between a set of bodies and a current missing person case. They believe that there is a killer who kills 3 women every Halloween. The seasonal setting adds the backdrop to the plot and adds a spooky atmosphere and tension.
Most of the book is written from the third person perspective to show the police investigation and the victims being unaware of the danger they face. Some chapters are written to show the killer's viewpoint and this is chilling as we witness their determination to harm others.
The murders are graphically and vividly described from the victim and murderer's perspectives. I found this very unpleasant and this is mirrored in Jenna's difficulty with dealing with this case. The phone recordings of the murders was especially harrowing.
Jenna's maternal instincts have really kicked in now and this adds a different dimension to the book as she now has to keep her child safe and stay safe for him. I did feel that these elements slowed down the plot a little compared to earlier books.
A Song For The Dead is an intense crime thriller.

It’s Halloween in Montana Murder Central Black Rock Falls. Is there a more creepy setting for another serial killer thriller from D. K. Hood? I think not!!!!
Halloween is big in the states, it’s big business and everyone gets involved, shops and restaurants in Black Rock Falls are totally invested in getting the town in the mood for ghoulish fun. People walking around looking at the decorations like folk in the UK do with Christmas lights. It’s a real family affair to get in the spirit of and Kane and Alton are no different, wanting to introduce Tauri to the tradition.

But there is a killer on the loose. This murderer is nuts. Creepy and nuts. A stalker who learns the routine of victims to a t. Plans for months. This is meticulous and chilling !! Goosebump alert!!! I got the shudders as I read the chapters inside the killer’s thoughts!

Another dark and twisted trip to Black Rock Falls in the Halloween season makes for extra creepiness from Hood! I can’t believe that Halloween has not been used as a backdrop before but I loved that Hood has! It’s the perfect festival for a super creepy (I need a new synonym for that word) read. This series just keeps getting better!!

Like all of the books in the Kane and Alton series, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat! It can be read as a standalone but this is a great series, and I recommend reading them from the beginning, if you can :)

When a young woman goes missing and there are no clues other than a large amount of blood loss in the bathroom, Jenna knows she has her work cut out for her. Now that she is a mother, as well as the Sheriff, she has extra responsibilities and needs to be a little more careful of her own safety. Luckily, she has Dave and her entire team behind her.

The person who was responsible for the scene at the young woman's house is clearly unhinged, and it is a race against time when an eerily similar scene confronts Jenna and Dave at a second woman's home.

And then, someone close to them tells them there is a intruder in her house....what happens next???

You will have to read it for yourself and see :)

I like that Jenna and Dave are parents now and that Tauri's Native American heritage is taken into account, every step of the way. Looking forward to reading the next book!

4.5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture.

A Song for the Dead" delivers another gripping installment in the Jenna Alton series, plunging readers into a chilling Halloween mystery. Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane race against time to unravel the disappearance of Freya Richardson, only to uncover a gruesome connection to a past unsolved case. D.K. Hood crafts suspense with expert precision, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with each twist.
As a devoted follower of the series, this latest addition did not disappoint. The suspense is palpable, and the storytelling is brilliantly executed. Hood seamlessly weaves together a tale of terror and investigation, showcasing her mastery in the genre. "A Song for the Dead" is a must-read for fans of crime fiction, offering a riveting experience that leaves you craving for more.

Very grateful to the publisher @bookouture for my review copy, opinions are my own

Book 21 of the series starring Detectives Kane and Alton but can be read as a stand alone. Sheriff Jenna Alton is still in the witness protection programme whilst ex special forces officer, and husband, David Kane is her deputy. It is October in Black Rock Falls, Montana and approaching Halloween. A young woman, Freya Richardson, has gone missing and there is blood in her apartment. As always well written with a great plot, I don’t know how the author keeps coming up with new ideas.

Briefly, with no leads on the missing woman, a hiker finds something and the team uncover a burial site in the woods. There are 2 sites with 3 old graves in each. The killer clearly has a modus operandi which indicates there are two more women at imminent risk. As the Autumn mist envelops Black Rock Falls the team are having to work extra hard to prevent another killing. They have 4 suspects but no clear lead and time is running out…

As always this is an entertaining read although I felt the ending was wrapped up a bit quickly. Plenty of action in this fast paced and exciting read. I love that we get to see the softer side in the relationship with their adoptive son, Jemma is a complex but good character. I’d want her and Kane on my side. Bring on book 22!

A Song for the Dead (Detectives Kane and Alton Book 21) by D.K. Hood
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers
Expected Publication Date: January 8, 2024

A Song for the Dead is the 21st book in the Detectives Kane and Alton series by D.K. Hood. I have not read all of the previous books yet (and I will!) and found this to be easy to read as a standalone mystery.

First off, this book was set around Halloween, so the creep factor was already high. Add in scary stalker murders and this book was so intense!!!

This book was fast paced and had me on the edge of my seat. I did not want to stop reading this book! I love the characters and I found the story to be absolutely captivating! This book was intense and I loved every minute of it!!!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.