Another Morgan Brookes novel and no sign of a let up in tension and murders in Rydal Falls. The action is fast paced as Ben, Morgan, Cain and Amy race to discover who murdered Melody Carrick and left her body on the riverbank. This one is close to home though as Melody is the daughter of Jade, Morgans beloved coffee shop owner.
Despite the seriousness there were many moments of light humour within the team, I'm loving reading more about Cain and Amy and even the abrupt anti social boss Marc seems to be thawing. The series is going from strength to strength and I'm loving it
Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. I will leave my review on Goodreads, Bookmory and Storygraph now and then on Amazon on publication day

I have recently managed to power through the whole series of Morgan Brookes and have become a little addicted. I have said before and I will say again as much as I love the character of Morgan she isn't the only copper working. Even though I would love to see other characters get air time, and for once for Morgan NOT to be the sole person to solve a crime this didn't deter me and in all honesty I still loved the book.

Melody Carrick’s body is found on the riverbank and it's clear she has been strangled. While Morgan and her colleagues start working the case another young woman Paige turns up at the station convinced that her step father had kidnapped her best friend. That alone is enough drama for any policing team worth their salt but the drama doesn't end there. This book did have a very decent storyline that kept you guessing and there was a lot to keep up with. Morgan again pays a key part in the working and solving of the case (nothing new there) but at least we get to see her boss (and partner) Ben, alongside her colleagues Amy and Cain.

Overall a very decent book and a series that still has lots of life in it.

This one had me invested from the start and kept me guessing. It was brutally horrifying at times and a rollercoaster of a read. Characters that you didn’t know if you could trust. Real layers to this story and of course our amazing heroine Morgan. I adore Morgan and her books, she seems so realistic that as a girl I can relate to her and idolize her! What a great fast paced terror filled read

Detective Morgan Brookes #13

On the banks of the River Rothay, as the first rays of sunshine hit the fast-flowing water, Melody Carrick's body lies lifeless, red strangulation marks where her gold cross necklace used to hang, Detective Morgan Brookes is certain the killer was surprised by the early morning dog walkers, and she won't rest until she unearths the evidence she needs to stop the next attack. But before Morgan has the chance to attend the post-mortem, seventeen-year-old Paige Evans rushes into the police station, claiming her stepfather Alan kidnapped her best friend. He has an old wooden box full of jewellery that she believes are trophies.

I love this series, but I'm going to start with a critique - I wish the author would stop having Morgan rush gung-ho into situations and getting hurt. She must have used up more than nine lives by now, This is a quick, easy, gripping and thrilling read. This is a multi-layered story. With no clues to whodunnit, I was guessing all the way through.

Published 17th October 2024

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #HelenPhifer for my ARC of #twoBrokenGirls in exchange for an honest review.

Prepare to be swept into a suspenseful realm, where a detective's quest to unmask a serial killer becomes a desperate race against time to save the next victim. A gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering what's real and what's just a twisted game. And yes, Morgan is up to her usual tricks!.. Fantastic read.

My favorite detective series is the badass Detective Morgan Brookes! So when I saw this on NetGalley I could not read it fast enough as soon as I was approved and boy I was NOT disappointed! I did not see the twists and turns coming. When I thought I had I it figured out, NOPE! This book had me reading at every free moment that work didn’t get in the way. I can’t wait for the next title in the series to come out. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC #HelenPhifer#TwoBrokenGirls #NetGalley

This is a really good series featuring Morgan Brookes and her team. The touches of humour throughout lighten up which could be a dark read and the characters are all very likeable, especially Cain. The plot is complex, fast paced, with plenty of tension and a few twists. I was totally immersed from the start and thoroughly enjoyed the read. One of the best series in the crime fiction genre. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC..

Book thirteen in this series featuring Detective Morgan Brookes and her colleagues. Another gripping case to solve,fast paced and exciting.

This has fast become one of my all-time favourite series.

It's one of those book series that just gets better and better. With each new installment, you wait for the inevitable slump, but it just doesn't happen. I've devoured each and every one, BUT this has got to be my most favourite (so far).

The character execution is just perfect. With each new book you learn that little bit more, which not only keeps me constantly invested, it brings in that extra glimmer of understanding just how the characters work and how they've become who they are in the present. I'll admit I absolutely adore Cain. His whole presence just fills me with joy, and his banter with Morgan always brings a smile to my face. Everybody needs a Cain in their life! I'm also really starting to like Marc. His brusque demeanour is slowly thawing, as is the teams attitudes towards him.

In Book #13, the body of college student Melody Carrick is found strangled and dumped at the riverbank with her gold necklace missing. Morgan is heartbroken. She knew Melody as she helped out at her Mum Jade's coffee shop, a place she had visited just a few hours ago.

While the investigation gets underway, another student, Paige, arrives at the police station. She believes her mums ex-boyfriend is the killer. Not only does he give her the creeps, obsessing over local murder sites, he keeps a jewellery box full of old broken bits of jewellery... could this really be an open and shut case? For once, can Morgan have a simple case on her hands?

And then another girl goes missing!

As I've now come to expect (and LOVE) about this series, nothing is quite as simple. This is a really complex plot with multiple layers needing to be peeled. This is definitely not a book you can just skim through. It requires your focus and full attention, which isn't hard as it had me held vice like from the very beginning.

Morgan is one of those detectives who takes her role of keeping people safe to the extreme. She seems to be a magnet for dangerous situations but jumps straight in, without thought or regret, and this installment is no exception.

If you haven't yet read this series, what eock have you been hiding under? Get downloading, get comfy, and get reading.... you will not regret it!!!

Unputdownable, engrossing, heart pumping, heart stopping, twisty, and with a superb ending.

Huge thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

Two broken Girls is book 13 in the Detective Morgan Brookes series, and it is another fast-paced thrilling read from the author. I just love this series. The author never disappoints.
When the body of student Melody Carrick is found dead on the riverbank. Morgan and Ben are on the case to find the killer. Morgan is distraught and she knows Melody from the café she visits, where her mother Jade is the owner.
When the detail of the murder is out. Local girl Paige Evans visit to Police as she thinks Alan her mother’s boyfriend maybe the kidnapped her best friend as he is a weirdo who watches a lot of True crime documentaries about murders, and he has a box with lots of parts of jewellery in it. Like trophies a would-be killer take from his victims. Morgan and team are stretched to the limit trying to deal with both cases.
The is another thrilling read from the author that I basically read in one sitting. I love the antics of Morgan who always seems to get herself in all sorts of trouble but still manages to find the perpetrator. I also like to see how the other members of the team are doing. They are all such likable characters. This is a great read and even though it is book 13 in the series. You can easily read it as a standalone. 5 stars from me.

Two Broken Girls is the 13th book in the Morgan Brooks series by Helen Phifer. I did not realize this was so deep into a series when I started reading. It was ok as a standalone but I think it would be better having read the earlier ones. They were vaguely referenced and some characters were not introduced because it’s expected that the reader already knows who they are.

A college girl, Melody, gets into a car one morning and is later found dead by the river. Meanwhile, Paige, another college girl, goes to the police to tell them about her mother’s ex-boyfriend who is super creepy, and she thinks he’s abducted her friend Alisa.

Brooks and her team work overtime to find the killer before he kills again.

Thanks to the publisher, the author, and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. 4 stars- a quick and engaging read.

Firstly I would like to thank netgalley and Bookoutune and the fantastic author Helen phifer for an early copy of her book.

Another fantastic read in this series,this is book 13...Morgan Brooks and the team on a murder case of a girl named Melody her mother works in a local cafe where Morgan visits...they investigating the murder when another girl disappeared Paige whos mother drinks a lot is it the same murderer.?...another terrific book one of my favourite series...looking forward to reading the next instalment...

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I am big fan of this series, and another addictive read from this series. a young girl is found who has been murdered her name was Melody and as much as it is a shock to Morgan and her team but it's her mum's cafe, they use every day. Paige Evans goes to the police station to see morgan she thinks her friend is missing and blames her mum's ex-boyfriend. as morgan and her team delve in to the case things start to go in the wrong direction can they get the killer before they strike again so good

Three cheers for the author because they have done it again… I opened this book and I was lost straight away… brilliant story… fast-paced… I just love this author… 5 stars, of course.

This is one of my favorite series and I'm looking forward to number 14. This was a fast pace read with plenty of jaw dropping suspense and a terrific ending. I really enjoy how the author has developed these characters through each book, so that they are well rounded with plenty of growth which makes for a great read. Phifer has a way of how she unravels her mystery that always surprises you with her endings. I highly recommend this book and series. Detective Morgan Brookes is called in for the murder of Melody Carrick, a young college student. Morgan is heartbroken because she knows Melody’s mother from the cafe she owns. Another student from the college, Paige reports to Morgan that she believes that her mother’s boyfriend, Alan is the killer and that he kidnapped her best friend because she is missing. Will Morgan find out who killed Melody, was it Alan and did he kidnap Paige’s best friend. Read this book and find out what happens. Thank you, Netgalley and Bookouture for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to read the latest instalment of this series, and it didn't disappoint. Great plot as usual, characters interesting and believable. Great book. Can't wait for the next.

Detective Morgan Brookes book Thirteen.
Twisty heart-stopping crime thriller.
When melody Rydal is found dead through strangulation in Rydal Falls, the team are on the hunt for her killer, that goes on to an abduction and a missing girl, this book is so full of twists massive ones from all the characters included in this mind-blowing read.
I loved it , it's so unputdownable with a fantastic ending.
This author just keeps giving you her best in all her work.
A fantastic thriller once again from one of my favourite novel writer.

Two Broken Girls (Detective Morgan Brookes Book 13) by Helen Phifer is so good!

On the banks of the River Rothay, as the first rays of sunshine hit the fast-flowing water, Melody Carrick’s body lies lifeless, red strangulation marks where her gold cross necklace used to hang. Detective Morgan Brookes is certain the killer was surprised by early-morning dog walkers, and she won’t rest until she unearths the evidence she needs to stop his next attack.

But before Morgan has a chance to attend the post-mortem, seventeen-year-old Paige Evans rushes into the police station, claiming her stepfather Alan kidnapped her best friend. He has an old wooden box full of jewelry that she believes are trophies. Morgan’s blood runs cold: Melody’s necklace is tangled up in the chains.

Two Broken Birls is a twisty mystery and such a good crime thriller. I really enjoy Morgan Brookes and her team. I like how the author slowly unravels the suspense and mystery and throws in some red herrings that had my head swiveling because I couldn't keep up with who was involved and what would happen.

I love this series and am looking forward to more. A great addition to the series.

#TwoBrokenGirls #NetGalley @bookouture

Morgan and Ben are back to work when a young girl’s body is discovered. A teenage girl turns up to say her mum’s boyfriend could have kidnapped her best friend but it would seem this killer isn’t quite done!
Reading these books is such a comfort to me. The characters are so established and the humour and affection between them is perfect. Yet again another cracker from Helen. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

This was another one sitting read for me. Admittedly I was stuck in a garage waiting room at the time, but I would probably have read it all anyway. In this book Morgan attended a murder scene, which resulted in her running around chasing leads, some false, some real. As always there were some lightheaded moments. The twists kept me guessing who I thought the murderer was! In my opinion, another great book in this series and I can't wait to see what Morgan gets involved in next time