This is the Author's 12th book in her Detective Katie Scott series and in my opinion can be read as a standalone

Katie is on a run with her K9 Cisco when he alerts her to something off the trail - she finds a traumatised child in her
nightgown .Gathering the child in her arms she follows the trail to a large farmhouse where she discover a family
of four laid out in matching pyjamas dead on the barn floor
Katie and her colleagues are soon on the case and make a shocking discovery ....... the dead family were in
Witness Protection . Had someone from their past discovered them ? or was this something totally different ?
Why was the child spared ?
As the on scene evidence , or lack thereof , mounts up the unimaginable happens - another family are found dead
in similar circumstances across the valley .
Is there a connection to the first family ? just what is going on ?
As Katie and her colleagues work the cases she feels that she is getting closer to finding the killer OR is it that the
killer is getting closer to her ?
Secrets , long held , are rising to the surface - will the killer be exposed or will those secrets remain just that , secret ?

This is a fast paced thriller , full of twists and turns - a real page turner well worth reading

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

This is book 12 in the Katie Scott series. Can you believe it. They just keep on getting better and better. There is so much to love about this book. The plot, the pace and the setting. Jennifers writing always keeps me engaged. Love this series.

Love returning to Katie and Cisco and this book is no exception.
The mystery in this one was a one, I had my suspicions about the killer from early on with this one and was right, the only thing I didn’t love about this one was the part - it felt rushed and unfinished.
Look forward to the next book in this series.

Count Their Graves by Jennifer Chase is the twelfth instalment in the Detective Katie Scott series. Being the first I’ve read I was pleasantly surprised at how easily Chase welcomes the reader, it doesn’t matter if you haven’t read any previous books.

Detective Katie is former army and is very skilled at her job. In Count Their Graves, Katie and her service dog Cisco are out for a run when they come upon a little girl, cold and alone in the woods. Following the trail to the farmhouse on the property, Katie finds a shocking discovery - a family of four murdered, laid out side by side, dressed in matching pyjamas. Quickly assigned the case with her partner McGaven, she wastes no time getting started on solving the case.

This was for the most part, an engaging, fast paced and high stakes read. Detective Katie Scott is very likeable and together, her and Cisco are a dream team that you want to root for. Learning that Chase has a background in criminology and dog training was a nice surprise and I enjoyed the inclusion in her writing. I found the crime well thought out and the discoveries Katie made along the way were unique and intriguing. The story was always being pushed forward and Chase is great at knowing exactly when to end her chapters to keep the reader wanting more.

While I enjoyed the setting of Pine Valley I thought it could have been made more vivid with some more description. I couldn’t really tell you much about the town after reading the book. While the everyday dialogue was great, believable and realistic, all the dialogue with Chad felt completely unbelievable. His words seemed cliche, blunt and all a bit too easy, like a script from a high school play. Also the dialogue during the reveal came out as a bit of an info dump that didn’t feel realistic. I think too many loose ends were trying to be tied at once. There was also perhaps a fraction too much foreshadowing about the twist, but it was still great when it came.

Overall, this was a good read. I very much enjoyed Katie and Cisco’s adventures and will definitely try another instalment. Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for my ARC.

I love this author and adore this series. With each book, the author ups the stakes. Loved this page turner of a read. Amazing. Just absolutely wonderful.

Detective Katie Scott and her K9 partner Cisco are back for book 12,

Pine Valley sees itself in the spotlight again after the brutal discover of two families massacred in their own homes.

To escape the unravelling of her personal life Katie throws herself head first into hunting the killer.

I did figure out the killer quite early on in this one but you can always be proved wrong.

An intense engaging read with a satisfying ending another solid edition to the series.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the chance to read Count their graves by Jennifer Chase. This is the 12th book in the Detective Katie Scott series, and I enjoyed it just as much as the other books in the series and could not put it down. Katie, her partner Gavin and her K9 Cisco have become well known in the police world as unstoppable detectives who have been successfully clearing cold case files. While out for a jog with Cisco, Katie discovers a young girl alone in the woods. This leads her to discover an entire family murdered, and when another family is killed in the same manner, it is going to take everything Katie has to catch the killer. I definitely recommend this series to anyone who enjoys thrillers, police procedurals and K9 stories.

Another great book in the series starring Katie and her dog Cisco. When one family are found all dead in their house apart from one of their little girls who they believed her mummy had helped her escape Katie and her team soon get to work. Someone is hiding who they really are and until Katie finds out who it is no one is safe not even her.
I really enjoyed this book like all of the others in the series that I have read. looking forward to the next book.

Former Army and incredibly skilled, Detective Katie Scott excels when it comes to solving cold cases. Katie works well with her partner Sean McAven. However, with Katie having found a four-year-old girl all alone - and the only survivor of a family massacre - Katie’s boss assigns them to the case. With a scene providing very little evidence, Katie knew they had their work cut out for them. As always, Katie also has her canine partner Cisco to help her to scout out the area where the murdered family was found. Tragically, even before they can really search for clues, Katie is alerted of another similarly awful situation, except this time the little girl in the second family is missing.

With impeccable writing, as well as smooth style, Jennifer Chase delivers a compelling read. Having read an even dozen of her books, including Count Their Graves, I am always pulled into her stories. This book was rather chilling, especially as there was a cruel signature that connected both cases. The personal side of Katie is always evident, but with these cases, she was especially heartbroken for personal reasons. Meanwhile, her PTSD from her time in the Army is ever-present.

Like any well-written series where the reader connects with the characters, Jennifer Chase makes it super easy to connect with Katie. Her professional and personal lives were woven in flawlessly in this book. I look forward to the next book in this addictive series.

Many thanks Bookouture and to NetGalley for this

If you like a police procedural stories, then this book is for you!
It’s really nice to get back with Det. Katie Scott and her partner as well as her K9 dog, Cisco which becomes the star of the show on this book!

Another interesting case has appeared in Pine Valley for Det. Scott to solve and this time her enemy isn’t just the killer but also against time as she has to found the missing girl before it’s too late.

I really like Det. Scott and her partner, they are one of the best detectives with great teamwork which is why I keep coming back to this series every time a new book is out.

As much as I like the mystery of the case and also the way the investigation is going, I’m quite disappointed with Chad (Katie’s fiancée)’s action.
I know the romance is just a side plot, but still I was annoyed to see him behave like that towards Katie.

Nonetheless, Katie is a strong FMC and I’m sure she’ll get back up again… I’m also sensing the romance aspect may take a different path and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Overall, a good addition to the series and I feel satisfied with how things got wrapped up in the end. I’m really looking forward to the next book of this series!

⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: kidnapping, murder, injury, death, child death, blood, brief mention of child abuse

Favorite Quotes:

Her body was tired; she felt as if she was walking through drying cement.

She knew her life was never going to be the same. But that was okay. She lived by her life motto. If you couldn’t help someone, save a life, or make a difference— life wasn’t worth living.


My Review:

This one was troubling to read as children were being taken and killed, but the story lines were compelling and I couldn’t leave it alone. I spun multiple theories as I read but each gruesome clue yielded more complications and questions. The plot was well contrived and expertly paced and inhabited by flawed and complicated characters who plucked at my curiosity.

In "Count Their Graves," Jennifer Chase presents yet another thrilling and suspense-filled police procedural. Fan of the series will once again join Detective Katie Scott in her race against the clock to stop a serial killer before he claims another victim. Brace yourself for an enthralling and page-turning addition to the series.

Katie Scott and her partner, Sean McGaven, are exceptional cold case detectives with the Pine Valley Police Department. Recent events, however, have resulted in their reassignment to an active case—the murder of a family, with a four-year-old as the sole survivor. With the killer leaving no trace evidence, Katie recognizes that solving this case will require significant effort. As they delve into uncovering the motive and identifying the perpetrator, another family falls victim to murder, and the surviving child, a young girl, has disappeared. 

The story captivated me from the start. Even though I had a suspicion about the killer's identity, it didn't diminish my enjoyment of the tale. On the contrary, it compelled me to keep turning the pages, eager to discover if my hunch was right. Moreover, I was anxious to find out when Katie would piece everything together.

Readers not only witness Katie in her professional role but also gain insight into her personal life. Observing her juggle professional duties with personal challenges makes her character more relatable. In this installment, readers share in her attempts to solve this latest case amidst dealing with a broken heart, while grappling with PTSD from her past military service.

Count The Graves was another great addition to the Detective Katie Scott series. I will be patiently waiting to see what's next in store for Katie and her team.

A chilling addition to the Detective Katie Scott series! I was hooked from the very first word. I could not put this one down!! A must-read addition to a must-read series.

Thank you #bookouture and #netgalley for the eARC.

Count Their Graves is book 12 in the Detective Katie Scott series by Jennifer Chase.
I love Chase and her compelling series.
She never fails to hook me and always keeps me coming back for more.
This was once again another amazing psychological thriller.
The characters are well-developed, with Katie’s determination and vulnerability making her a compelling protagonist.
Jennifer Chase skillfully creates a tense and atmospheric setting.
Overall, this is a good addition to the series. It's very entertaining, gripping and comes with an unexpected twist.

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Count their Graves by Jennifer Chase
Detective Katie Scott #12

Dark gritty crime scenes and a serial killer on the loose have Katie and team searching for Emily and the murderer that needs to be stopped ~ Couldn’t put this book down!

What I liked:
* Katie: ex-military K-9 trainer & handler, cold case police detective, good friend, leader, puzzle solver, works for her uncle the sheriff, loves her K-9 partner, suffers from PTSD, has many who admire and support her, has relationship status change, eager to find out what happens next
* Cisco: Katie’s black German Shepherd K-9 partner who has been with her to war and was discharged into her arms. He’s there for her no matter what, companion to Katie, skilled at his job, loving and protective, helps ground Katie – loved by all, worthy of awards
* Gaven: Katie’s work partner, supportive, good sense of humor, able to read Katie, in a committed relationship, loves Cisco, dedicated, protective, a good man
* John: forensic supervisor, ex-SEAL, intelligent, strong, protective, and…mentioned before that he was a potential love interest for Katie…
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing
* The police procedural aspects and how the twists & turns were dealt with
* That the case was wrapped up without loose ends with the killer and helpers all dealt with

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* The killer and those that assisted in the kidnapping and murders
* The emotional upheaval that Katie experienced in her private and professional life
* The ease with which one character manipulated and maneuvered and the disbelief I had that wise detectives could so easily be taken in

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars

A hike for Detective Katie Scott, with her former Army K9 Cisco, will draw her into a murder case that may well threaten her own life. She finds a young girl alone in the forest that leads her to a murder scene that chills her to her very bones. How did the young girl survive the murder scene and get to the forest? As Katie and her partner Detective Sean McGaven are assigned the case, the deaths are not over as they are called to another family murder scene. The original family were identified and had been placed in the town by WITSEC. As they await the US Marshal who will be investigating with them, and search for the missing girl, they continue to contact anyone who was connected to the families. What do the sequence of numbers that they found mean to the case? As the body count continues, she and Sean are threatened. Do they have a serial killer targeting their area and if so, how do they stop them? Katie is dealing with mistaken identities, the missing girl, and a killer as her personal life implodes when her significant other, Chad, has news to share. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

This book will really grab you from the first. Full of twists and turns, alto I did suspect the correct person. I found it really hard to put this one down. The book is part of a series but could easily be read as a stand alone. I look forward to another book by this author.. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Wow what an excellent read!
A brilliant addition to this engrossing series.
I have enjoyed this series from the first book however this the 12th, seems to be in a different class.
An engrossing read that grabs you from the first line and does not let you go.
A sad but enthralling main plot with twists and turns and its not just the story that is earth shattering!
Meanwhile the developments in the sub plot are both heartbreaking and hopeful and we are left with maybe a glimpse of what might lie ahead for Katie, and I for one can't wait to catch up with her, Cisco and the gang

Count Their Graves by Jennifer Chase continues the amazing Detective Katie Scott series about a military veteran and her K-9 partner, Cisco.

In book twelve, Katie and Cisco find a little girl alive but discover her family murdered. Katie and her partner, McGaven soon discover more bodies and know they’re dealing with a serial killer.

I’ve loved this series from the very beginning and each book never disappoints, they grab your attention from the start and keep it to the very last word! One of my favorite characters is Cisco, the German Shepherd, I just love him so! The author does such a good job in detailing scenes so that you can see, hear, feel, taste, and smell whatever Katie or McGaven does.

I definitely recommend this book and mystery/crime/thriller series! I can’t wait for the next book to come out!

Sleep with the lights on! This book really creeped me out and made me a little sad as well.

Detective Katie Scott is out for a run when she finds a little girl huddled in the woods with blood all over her. She leaves her dog, Cisco, to protect the little girl. What she finds at the house is the stuff of nightmares - a whole family has been slain. The only survivor is the little girl who is too young and too traumatized to provide any information.

When another family is slain just a few miles away, they realizes the stakes have just gone up. The first family was in witness protection, which they assumed was the reason for their death, but obviously this is not the case. There is much more going on than first appears. This killer is methodical and leaves no evidence behind. This will not be a simple open and shut case.

This puzzling case is at the forefront of everyone's mind, and they know they need to solve it before someone else dies. I was gripping the arms of my chair as I read this suspense-filled, twisted mystery. It was thrilling, dark and dangerous, all the things I love in a good mystery. I am still a little shaken.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.