It's been a while since I've posted a review. I have had some books that just didn't work for me, but that I needed to finish. This one is called Her Silent Bones by Pamela Fagan Hutchins. I received a copy from Bookouture via Netgalley. It came out on the sixteenth of January.

Having never truly recovered from losing her father all those years ago, Detective Delaney Pace is devastated when her brother and sister-in-law are killed in a car crash. Her niece Kateena is just eleven years old and Delaney will do anything to keep her safe.

The storyline seamed interesting and that's what's grabbed my attention and that's why I wanted to read this book. Also, the high ratings gave me hope that this would be a good book. However, I just couldn't get into the story. I did not like the pace of this story at all and the characters were just not likeable. This was an absolute miss for me and it kept me from reading for a while to be honest.

Luckily for me, I have read a few great books after this one and I can't wait to post reviews about them.

1/5 ⭐️

DNF Sorry I didn't realize what this book was about. NEI was given in the blurb. It's not my cup of teas so I was unable to read the book. But thanks, its more for someone who enjoys horror books

Her Silent Bones by Pamela Fagan Hutchins and narrated by Stephanie Cannon is the first book of a promising new Detective Delaney Pace series and what a brilliant audiobook this was. It was a gripping crime thriller with lots of twists and turns throughout with a heart-stopping twist that will just take your breath away! WoW....Didn't see that coming!

The narrator Stephanie Cannon did an excellent job of telling this story.

I highly recommend this audio/book I loved it!

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Her Silent Bones.

This is the first book I have read by this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story follows Detective Delaney Pace, who lost her father years prior and her brother and sister-in-law. She moves back to her hometown with her niece. While starting her new job on the force, she stumbles upon a body in the woods. She can’t believe her eyes when she sees it is her sister-in-law, who she thought was killed in a car crash previously. She is in a race against time to figure out what happened to her sister-in-law and her father all those years ago.

This was a great book in this new series, and I will definitely be reading the next one.

**I was given a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for my unbiased review**

The first book in the Delaney Pace series and my first read by Pamela Fagan Hutchins. This was a slow starter for me and took a while to get into but once I did, boy was I glad! Delaney Pace returns to her hometown of Kearny, Wyoming to take care of her niece Kateena after her parents died in a crash and to take over/dispose of the family assets. She returns to her previous job as Deputy Investigator with the Sheriff's Dept having spent 10 years more or less isolated ice trucking around Canada. Her new job kicks off with a bang with a particularly gruesome murder and the disappearance of her bar tender. Once all the characters and back story were established, the book took on a life of it's own, it was fast paced with plots to beat the band and surprise twists to keep you on your toes and the heart rate pulsing. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it, I was so anxious to get more of the story and see how the characters/relationships develop that I have already started reading the second instalment (Her Hidden Grave) already!!!

I cant wait to read more of this series as it comes out! I really enjoyed the ride in this story. While not always realistic I did think the story was well paced and I enjoyed all the twists and turns. Cant wait to see what else this author writes!

This is a new series for me. It was fast paced, exciting and I cant wait to read the rest of the series. Twist and turns to keep you engaged from start to finish.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the eARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is a new author for me. This is also the first book in a new series. I found this to be interesting but sort of out there for me. Deputy Delaney Price is investigating her own brother's death? That seems like a bit of a conflict. She seems to put herself in unnecessary danger-and takes wild risks. This story was a bit convoluted with lots of secrets and half truths. 3 stars

A first in series gripping thriller set in Wyoming from a new to me author motivated me to snatch up Her Silent Bones and anticipate the reading experience. I’ve been meaning to try Pamela Fagan Hutchins’ books for a while and when I saw this was first in the series, I figured now was the time.

Her Silent Bones starts out when Delaney gets the call that her brother and sister-in-law have passed away and her orphaned niece needs her. Going back means facing a long history of past family drama. Delaney left town and her job in law enforcement years before. She saw her dad get murdered and his case was never solved. Currently, she’s working her own brother and sister-in-law’s case. Now, she has to face all that while picking up her old job and trying to raise her spitfire of a niece.

Delaney is given a partner who is new to the area and rural detective work and their first case is a murder victim who, shocking first twist (and not a spoiler since it’s in the blurb), is her thought to be deceased sister-in-law who has been tortured. And, the case gets complicated when the killer escalates and her niece, Kateena, goes missing. The clock is ticking to find her and get to the killer in time.

Her Silent Bones is a solid rural- small town setting police procedural and I liked Delaney as the principal character though her ‘chip on the shoulder’ attitude did wear thin with me at times. She’s tough, abrasive, even, and takes quite a licking. Her past was dramatic and her present is shaping up much the same. The setting near the Big Horns of Wyoming was well painted and there were some good shadowy twists and turns in the plot along the way. I confess I got squeamish near the beginning when the evil done is detailed out, but the rest of the book settled into casework and less gruesome scenes.

Turns out this was a two-pronged mystery with the current case and some shocking leads toward Delaney’s dad’s death. Her past and family drama is coming out now and that mystery will carry over into the series. Her partner, Leo, had secrets like he was not in Wyoming willingly and there was attraction there that was low key because of the case and Leo’s storyline was rather under-developed at this point. The final reveal was a surprise for me and I’m still processing how I feel about bits of the reveal.

I’ve read similar crime thrillers with similar characters even, but that didn’t stop me from appreciating Her Silent Bones and looking forward to seeing where things are going for Delaney and the rest. This was grittier than I expected at first, but I settled in and recommend this one to those who like a bit of dark and a tough woman detective with their crime thrillers.

I love a police procedural - but it has to be said, it is a saturated market, so although the premise intrigued me, I did put this one to the back of my list for a while.
This was the first mistake! The second was thinking this was going to be like every other series! The book introduces us to Delaney Pace, called back to her home town to look after her niece after the death of her brother and his wife.
Even before her first day on the job, she has to go to a body dump on a hikers trail who happens to be her sister in law - who was clearly not in the car accident as believed!
This is impossible to put down! It has no clues to what is coming at the end - or if there were clues, I didn’t see them!
And with all police series - a bit of love interest added for the added layer! I can’t wait to read more about Delaney! Absolutely brilliant!!

Her Silent Bones. My fellow readers. What an A-ma-zing ride this was. The Pace name will be a name that you will not forget for quite some time. Detective/Deputy Sheriff Investigator Delaney Pace, is a bad you know what.
I always love it when a strong female character with charm, wit, intelligence and a poker face that reveals nothing. Her Partner Leo, who has years of experience over Delamey as an officer. He tries to stay ahead of Paces special skills as he works beside her. It makes you wonder. Where did she learn those special skills?
Pace returns home, to pick up the mantle from where her older brother Liam, has left off. Who would have thought that one unofficial speed chase would set off so many landmines. Readers sit back and kick your shoes off. Get ready to immerse yourself in a psychological thriller that has some interesting twists that are something of a surprise. A few of them may have you saying “Well, I did not see that coming”.
I will give you this one little hint. Pay attention to the wording. They are not typos. From the moment that I read the first word, I said to myself, “ hands down, this is going to be a good book. And you know what?
The writer did not disappoint me. Oh my fellow readers. The antagonist called, The Delivery Man is one of the many characters who had me dedicated to finishing this book before my bedtime. The Delivery Man’s character is truly one of the most psychotic and evil human beings that is rotten to the core. The writer cleverly created a character who managed to become a major part of the story’s plot.
The number of levels that The Delivery Man traversed just blew my mind. This character’s mission and or goals that crosses every line imaginable no matter the cost or how important they are. It makes you wonder who “they” are doesnt it? I loved the intensity during the research and discovery of evidence by DeLany’s team. Team meaning Leo.
Leo immerses himself in the nuts and bolts of discovery, as his new partner/ boss runs the streets of Kearney. Some of the people of Kearney believe that Delaney is like John Wayne. Maybe Clint Eastwood. Perhaps even the Rock. I was impressed by the determination and the drive that Delany’s female character reveals during her hunt.
Leo contemplated over a number of times of running back to California. Literally, main street, which wasn't too far away. (Just Right outside his office door). He could do a dead run straight out of town. Leo knew something was brewing in the town of Kearney, but he didn't have all the pieces to his puzzle.
The Delivery Man had some idea what was happening. I was anxious to take an exciting ride through the book. I squealed with joy as I followed along with Delaney to figure out who is terrorizing the town of Kearney while locals are disappearing during the light of day. Suspicious phone calls and other questionable characters lend hands to some horrific discoveries in the desert under the cover of darkness. As Delaney tries to figure out the pieces for Leo, she works hard at learning her new role of being a mom to her sweet little orphaned niece, Katteena.
I really enjoyed the suspenseful actions from the characters that pushed the unknown boundaries involving some dark theories and unforgivable actions. Step by step the writer leads their readers to revealing information that could expose some unimaginable truths. Delaney and her partner Leo work under the most intense pressure involving life or death. The question you have to ask is whose? Readers I am on that train of, I can’t wait for the next installment from Deputy Pace and her team of misfits.
I give this book two snaps and a - Aunt Delaney. Can we go back to Ice Truck Driving now? Until next time my fellow readers. Read on!

It is a fantastic story, exhilarating plot, well developed characters, and a well executed shocking ending. I read in one day, unputdownable and very addictive. Recommend to every thriller reader.

I opted to read this book because I wanted to try a new author and also because this is the beginning of a new series.

Pamela's Her Silent Bones is a solid set up to build a new world of characters, many of whom were humans with flaws and are fragile. The principal characters have a lot going on with their lives and have their traumas to deal with. Detective Delaney Pace, on whom this series is based, is not someone you will instantly feel sorry for; she is rather a very challenging person to like. Her partner in her new job Leo is intriguing enough to catch the reader's attention but also likable to some extent.

How do they manage to work together when a case involving the abduction and murder of women? Will they be able to catch the killer or will he escape their claws?

Through her terse and gripping writing, Hutchins has created a story of haunting pasts, threatening presents and unexpected betrayals. This is a fairly enjoyable read which just falls short of being entertaining and gripping.

First book in this series. Its well written and found myself rushing to my kindle to read some more whenever I have a few extra minutes. I loved the plot. Nothing like I've ever read in the past. Onto the next one :)

Thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Pamela Fagan Hutchins for the ARC; this is my unbiased review.

Her Silent Bones (Detective Delaney Pace 1) by Pamela Fagan Hutchins
Bookouture, 16th January 2024
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Synopsis:
Fifteen years ago, Delaney Pace watched her father’s murder.
Now, having never truly recovered from losing her father, Delaney is devastated when her brother and sister-in-law are killed in a car crash. She heads back to the rugged cowboy town of Kearney, Wyoming. Her niece Kateena is just eleven, and Delaney will do anything to keep her safe.

There’s another killer on the loose, and he’s already taken his first victim. Delaney’s heart pounds wildly in her chest as she recognises the victim. It’s her sister-in-law: Kateena’s mother, Lila. But she died weeks before. Didn’t she?

With Kateena traumatised all over again, when Delaney links Lila’s murder back to the place where her own father was killed, she realizes she must face her own dark past to catch the man responsible. Back at home, Kateena should be in bed sleeping soundly, but her room is empty. Kateena is missing.

Can Delaney uncover the truth behind the killings and save Kateena before it’s too late?

Review:
Another new detective series from Bookouture, and this one takes us to Wyoming, where Delaney Pace has returned home to take care of her niece.
Delaney is sassy, with a penchant for driving fast and talking back. I like her already! She's a tough cookie who's been through a lot, but the author has written her with a touch of vulnerability. Blink, and you'll miss it, but it's there. I really felt like I lived this book alongside Delaney, felt every emotion, thought, and feeling and gave every eye roll too!

Pamela Fagan Hutchins has great talent at storytelling and character writing. My heart was in my mouth at points during this, and I'm dying to see what comes next, so I'm moving straight on to book 2!

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This is the first book in the Detective Delaney Pace series.

Delaney returns home to Wyoming after her brother and sister-in-law are killed in a car accident to care for their daughter, Kateena. The sheriff rehires her as a detective, and her first case is the murder of a woman. Leo, who makes a horrible first impression on Delaney (which is actually kinda funny), is a new detective at the same police station where Delaney will be working. Working together, they soon discover everything is not what it seems. When another woman goes missing, they fear a serial killer might be at work in their small town.

Delaney is a total badass. She goes from being an ice road trucker to a detective, and her interactions with the suspect are intense and stress inducing! Leo is supportive and even a little protective of Delaney, and even though their working relationship had a rough start, they soon find themselves working well together. I'm wondering if the relationship will progress as this series continues.

There were plenty of twists and turns during the course of this book, especially at the end. I think some of these twists might mean trouble for Delaney in the future. It will be so interesting to see exactly where it all leads.

You will like this book if you love mysteries/police procedurals or stories involving a serial killer. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute I spent reading it.

Sorry I tried reading this book several times but just couldn't get involved in this story didn't finish it.

Happy Pub Day to Her Silent Bones. Book photo…nailed it. I love taking trips and finding the perfect book photo! I took this photo before I read the book and when I was reading the story I kept thinking about this little house in the snow. Man this book is creepy and scary and keeps you clenching your jaw the whole time. There was so many layers to the story..lies, deceit, a serial killer, a detective trying to start over, family drama, missing women…I could go on and on. I really enjoyed this book and if you’re looking for a good crime novel look no further.

Always love diving into a new series and this is a goodie!!
Delaney moves back to the place she was never going to return after the death of her brother and sister in law to care for her niece. She takes back her job as a detective after many years absence and jumps right into a mystery where everything she thought she knew starts to become unravelled. Such a quick paced reach - looking forward to jumping into book 2 to see where this mystery takes us next.

Her Silent Bones by Pamela Fagan Hutchins published on January 16th 2024. This is the first book in the Detective Delaney Pace series.

Detective Delaney Pace has returned to Kearney, Wyoming after the deaths of her brother and sister-in-law. Her eleven years old niece, Kateena, needs her and Delaney will be raising her. Delaney doesn't even get the chance to settle in when a body is found, and she is thrown into investigating the murder.
Delaney is shocked when she discovers that Lila, her sister-in-law, and Kateena's mother is the dead woman. But wait! She died in the car crash with Delaney's brother, didn't she? Then Kateena goes missing......

“But she died weeks before. Didn't she? There's evil lurking in this town and I'll stop at nothing to hunt down the truth and deliver justice. With Kateena traumatised all over again, when Delaney links Lila's murder back to the place where her own father was killed she realizes she must face her own dark past to catch the man responsible. But little does she know that the killer has already made their next deadly move. Back at home, Kateena should be in bed sleeping soundly, but her room is empty. Kateena is missing...Can Delaney uncover the truth behind the killings and save Kateena before it's too late?”

Thank you Pamela, Netgalley., Bookouture!! I’ll be headed to read the next two books here shortly.