I’ve heard nothing but great things about this author. I was so excited to read an ARC as my first read. However, it was a let down. It felt like a young adult book. It was scary. Maybe ghost stories aren’t my thing but this book missed the mark for me. The title also doesn’t fit the book.

The Gravekeeper series is such a feel good, cozy series that still technically qualifies as horror. Therefore, this is the perfect thing for readers who want wholesome characters, a classic good versus evil theme, and found family but also a story packed with supernatural elements.

The Vengeful Dead is the fifth and final installment and it wraps up the series quite beautifully. I will really miss the characters now that all is done; the reliable, genius Zoe, empathetic Mason, the various kind townsfolk who I feel like we were just getting to know, and poor Keira who definitely deserves a quiet, cozy life after the shocking events.

Admittedly, do not expect meticulous, ingenious plans and action scenes as Keira and Co. overthrows Artec as every tense situation is largely solved by Keira's intuitive and highly convenient black cat but I still had a mighty good time with this book and series.

Thank you to the author, Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for the advanced eARC, I leave this review voluntarily.

The Vendeful Dead by D. Coates, publisheed by PPPress, is book 5 and the epic conclusion to the Gravekeeper Series.
I recommend to read the books in order.
All characters from the previous books are coming together for the final fight against a common enemy. I'm gonna miss all of them for shure, the drama, the action, the epic emotions.
I highly recommend the book and the series.
Blurb: Keira is caught in a battle. Her ability to help ghosts move on from the mortal world has made her a threat to Artec, a powerful corporation intent on trapping them for profit. They've been tracking her for years and now, finally, there's nowhere left for her to run.
Artec fears Keira and everything she's capable of. They will stop at nothing to eliminate her―including sending armed men after everyone she holds dear.

This was the perfect end to the series, I'm sad it's over but happy that everything I had questions about was wrapped up.

Love this series , as well as this author because of the creepy vibes she always uses in her books.and no matter what the season is their the perfect Atmosphere to get lost in

What an amazing way to end this 5 book series! The author made us fall in love with not only the characters, but the town as well! If anyone from Netflix or HBO is out there - These books would make one heck of a movie. Lastly, if Darcy Coates ever sees this, we need a spinoff book about Zoe! She won us all over! 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

Thanks to netgalley for an arc of this book. Keira is the keeper of a cemetary and can see ghosts. The ghosts are friendly in this cemetary but a big company has found a way to capture the ghosts and turn their energy to electricity and make money. Keira and her friends are out to stop and bring down the owner so they can release the spirits. I felt this book was way too long and didnt keep my interest. The Vengeful Dead by Darcy Coates. 2.5 stars. Comes out in February 2025.

I was thrilled to receive an ARC of this book! From the very first page of the series, I fell in love with these characters and their world, so getting an early peek at the latest installment was an absolute delight. This book feels like a finale, which made finishing it a bittersweet experience. I'll miss Keira and her wonderfully eccentric gang of friends, but I loved every moment of their journey.

This book packs a punch in a way that few series conclusions manage to. Often, final books feel rushed as they scramble to tie up every loose end, but that wasn't the case here. The pacing remains as steady and captivating as in the previous four books, but with much higher stakes, which made this last installment especially thrilling.

Darcy Coates is, hands down, my favorite horror author, and I’ll eagerly read anything she writes. Her ghost stories, in particular, showcase her strengths, and I hope she continues to lean into what she does best.

The perfect end to an amazing series! All of our favorite characters, and some new ones, came together for this final showdown against Artec. It was dark, bloody, and completely satisfying. I was completely engrossed with this one, biting my nails, just waiting to see what was going to happen. It was action-packed from start to finish. I absolutely loved it but am sad that it is over. I am truly going to miss all of these characters. Coates definitely knows how to write a gripping, atmospheric story, so I look forward to what she comes up with next. I would certainly not be opposed if she continues on with these characters some more!

The Vengeful Dead is book five in the The Gravekeeper series. I highly recommend this series to fans of the paranormal/supernatural genre! You will not be disappointed! 

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for granting me digital access via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

_The Vengeful Dead_ by Darcy Coates is an immersive cozy supernatural read in the _Gravekeeper_ series, filled with familiar likeable characters. Keira is back in the small town of Blighty, preparing to travel to Artec’s central base to take down the powerful corporation that has been harvesting energy from trapped spirits. Along with her loyal friends, Keira must learn to harness her abilities to stop Artec for good. A great fifth book in an enthralling series.

Of course Coates does it again! Coates is an auto buy author for me and she just keeps proving why. The suspense and thrills throughout The Vengeful Dead are top tier. I got the chills more than once and this just may be my favorite of her books.

The Vengeful Dead by Darcy Coates is an absolutely amazing end to this series! I will miss the characters and their adventures. Cozy doesn’t begin to describe these stories, but I definitely feel that way now. Great job, Darcy Coates!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ability to read this book early. It is a wonderful read!

The Vengeful Dead was such a wonderful conclusion to The Gravekeeper Series. Darcy Coates did a phenomenal job of wrapping up the story and left me smiling at the end. But I have to say I am so sorry to see the series conclude. I absolutely adored the cast of characters, I feel like I could read about them forever.

An excellent finale to Darcy Coate's Gravedigger series, with a meaningful and uplifting ending (that is nice to see in the genre). I am sad to say goodbye to beloved characters, and hope that we'll see them again in some of Darcy's future works.

A fantastic series finale! The story was fast-paced, suspenseful, and true to Keira and all the characters we’ve come to love (Zoe, Mason, Daisy, Adage, and Harry). Darcy Coates has crafted such a lovable cast of characters that I will sorely miss, even as I feel immensely satisfied by the way their stories all concluded. Highly recommend, and a must read for those who’ve read the other books in this series!

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Darcy Coates for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own!

Artec is closer than ever to discovering Keira and the Scooby gang, but they'll have to do more than just break in a few houses to catch them! While running from Artec, Keira finds new allies, helps wronged spirits get justice and peace, and gives Artec a run for their money in the latest Gravekeeper installment.