"Tears on Her Grave" by D.K. Hood is a powerful and gripping read that truly left an impact on me. The way D.K. Hood weaves together suspense and emotion is nothing short of inspiring. Each character feels deeply real, and their struggles resonate with anyone who has faced adversity. As I turned each page, I found myself not just reading a story but experiencing a journey of resilience and hope. This book reminded me of the strength we all possess to overcome our darkest moments, making it a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration through storytelling. I wholeheartedly recommend it!

3.5 stars for this one

I have read all these books and unfortunately this one just wasn't it for me. I am excited to keep seeing the adventures that Jenna and Kane embark on in the future.

I just feel that some of the tones of characters don't match up with what we are use to. Behavior that they normally wouldn't do.

A tension filled page turner! I do love being back in Black Rock Falls with my favourite characters. Jenna is not having an easy time slowing down as her pregnancy progresses. I am looking forward to seeing how she handles tings when the baby comes.
The author does a great job keeping the series fresh with continued character development. I can't wait for the next book.

Kane and Alton are back and as the remnants of a heavy storm float away two bodies are discovered in the water. Bodies belonging to college students Cole and Abby, who went missing twelve years ago.

But Sheriff Alton is disgusted and dismayed to learn there is no hint of a missing person's investigation and can't understand how two college kids could go missing from a bigger group of friends out in the woods without anyone noticing or seemingly caring. Apart from their own parents who have long since given up hope of seeing their children again.

However, a very pregnant Jenna and her husband and deputy Dave are quick to learn who they were with that night and start to ask questions. Only they seem to be getting the same answers back. Almost as if they've been rehearsed and it turns out theirs a good reason for that. As the killer has the group convinced, Cole killed Abby and that Cole was then killed in self-defence.

Only, it's all a lie and when the killer realises his friends are starting to wobble and aren't sticking to the story. Everything unravels.

As they will do anything to keep their secret safe. Even if that means murdering again and targeting the sheriff and her team.

And with danger at every turn, a sense of foreboding and twists you won't see coming. This is a fantastic addition to the series, and I was hooked from start to finish.

A flood cause two bodies to be washed down from the caves. Cole and Abby died twelve years ago and were assumed to have run away together. The original investigation was lacklustre at best and Sheriff Jenna Alton is determined to find the killer as her predecessor should have done...
Tears On Her Grave is the 24th book in the Kane and Alton series of serial killer thrillers set in America. It would work as a stand alone novel but there have been plenty of personal and professional developments for the law enforcement team over this extensive series.
The book begins on Halloween 12 years ago with a group of young adults going to a party. Cole and Abby sneak off and come to a violent end courtesy of an axe. Now the terrible weather causes their mummified bodies to be washed out of their sandy grave in the caves. Jenna is appalled by the lack of investigation by the previous sheriff who supposed the pair had run away.
Most of the college friends are still in town so Jenna makes it her mission to uncover the truth. But the killer is also still around and determined to silence the weakest links in the group to preserve their heinous secret. There are some chapters that show the killer and victim perspectives and this increase the tension and mystery.
The majority of the book focuses on the law enforcement team, led by Jenna and Dave. The investigation is constrained a little by Jenna's pregnancy and Dave's over protectiveness but these do not stand in the way of getting to the truth. Some of the forensic and attack details are quite graphic and vividly described but this served to emphasise the danger.
Tears On Her Grave is a tense thriller in a prolific and confident series.

Crime series are my thing and I know I say this a lot, but this is a series I look forward to the next one. As soon as I have finished the current one. Alton and Kane have a unique background with no one knowing exactly who they were. Even the other. It is never the focus of the books, but it is always plays a little part in how they investigate and live their lives.

This installment has bodies pop up from an old missing person’s case. I like that there were chapters from the killer as he continued his killing spree. It set up a cat and mouse game between the police, the group of friends involved in the original murders and the killer. Yes, another serial killer. In a different sort of way, but that is another unique piece of the series. Black Rock Falls continues to be serial killer central.

Even with the limited number of suspects, I found I waffled over identifying the killer. I was gripped from the start. With an easy to read writing style and such likable main characters, I flew through this installment of the series. The caves and Black Water Falls set an atmospheric background to go hand and hand with the case.

I put this series high on my list of recommended crimes series because once you read one, you will be addicted.

When the bodies of college sweethearts Abby and Cole turn up an entire 12 years after they went missing, lots of questions are asked. It is clear that they did not die from natural causes and it is now up to Jenna and Dave to get to the bottom of this perplexing case.

As the body count goes up, the race is on to stop the killer from striking again. It takes painstaking police work to solve the murders, but Jenna is growing an entire new human and her energy levels are not quite as high as she would like. Lucky she has an excellent team around her and I loved how they broke everything down in a very pragmatic way.

Another heart stopper of a case!

4.5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture.

Tears on Her Grave by DK Hood.
Detectives Kane and Alton book 24.
I really did enjoy this book. I love this series. I do like kane, Alton, Rowley and Rio. I liked wolfe and Emily his daughter. I love how the characters come alive in my head. I'm looking forward to the next book. I would definitely recommend this book.

Blurb.
Stepping into the dark cave just a short distance from the safety of her college friends, the blonde-haired girl immediately senses danger. A tall figure steps out of the shadows, and she knows there’s no time to run…

When a heavy storm hits Black Rock Falls, it brings a trail of destruction. Sheriff Jenna Alton is more than prepared, but she never expects to find college sweethearts Abby Jaye and Cole Peters floating among the wreckage in the river. Missing for twelve years following an end-of-school party, no clues were ever found and the couple’s devastated parents gave up hope that their beloved children would ever come home. Could the fraternity pin clutched tightly in Abby’s hand be the key to finding out what really happened that night?

As Jenna and her deputy David Kane speak to the pair’s classmates, they’re struck by how startlingly similar their stories are. They all say that nothing suspicious happened that night—they describe the open fire, the cans of cheap beer and the way Abby and Cole seemed totally in love before they disappeared. Their accounts are word-for-word identical, Jenna suspects the friends are keeping a deadly secret, and she’s determined to find out what it is.

Days later, Marissa, who still lives in town with her husband and young children, is found dead at a remote farm miles from her cozy family home just hours after answering Jenna’s questions. Jenna’s pulse races as she realizes the killer could be one of the group, and so could their next victim…

As Jenna inspects the isolated barn, gun shots ring out nearby. Heart pounding, she receives a panicked phone call from the youngest member of her team. She races to the forest, praying that her friend is still alive. But with a deadly storm brewing overhead, and a twisted killer on the loose, will she make it in time to save another life from being taken?

So we return to black rock falls for book 24 and for the veterans amongst us yet again we are treated to another five star read in this riveting series.

I have read and written so many reviews for this series that I get this strange sense of de ja vu when I wrote a review as each edition is as amazing as the last, it's a continuation of brilliance by this extremely talented author.

Another captivating page turner!

Returning to the middle of nowhere Montana with Kane and Jenna brings us a cold case. I love all the connections Kane and Jenna have and how many great resources they have to solve cases. I love the dynamic between them and their staff. Even though they have been forced to completely reinvent their lives from what they were with then worked for the FBI and Secret Service, they have been able to build new lives and new relationships. They have very little help from those connected to Abby and Cole all those years ago, but that doesn’t stop them. They are determined to get to the bottom of their murders and then the disappearance of another of their classmates.

I get so easily sucked into these books. I can’t get enough of them. I am dying to find time to get back to the many others in the series.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC of this book.

Freaking amazing and gruesome as usual! I look forward to this authors books, the characters are fantastic and I am always eager to get back to them. There are no holds barred with the gory details In these books. They give you a solid spine chilling thrill. This was awesome it was fast paced from page one and had me hooked till the last page. Absolutely phenomenal a must read!

O….. M…… G this killer…. They have an itch to scratch and the only satisfaction for that itch is a kill… and those kills are brutal. The killer knows the victims so these poor individuals are in for a nasty surprise!

The Black Rock Falls team has some a little different to deal with in this latest instalment from D.K. Hood. A twenty year old cold case that no one knew happened… or rather not everyone knew happened. Someone knows the truth about a pair of teen lovebirds who disappeared many years ago and that person will stop at nothing to ensure the truth remains buried, unlike the victims who reappear after mudslides and flooding.

The killer didn’t leave their thirst for blood in the past – like I said they’ll stop at nothing to protect themself, including killing in Serial Killer Central Black Rock Falls. I’ve got to say one of the deaths is horrific, not just by the imagery Hood paints me at the time but also Wolfe’s clinical and diagnostic analysis as part of the PM. Bejesus this killer is bloodthirsty!

Hood has set the team an ambitious challenge with this cold case and I loved watching them rise to the occasion. The way Hood gave me insights into both the victims’ movements and the killer’s psyche is unnerving. I was filled with fear as I followed the victim to their death and getting into the killer’s mind gave me the heebie jeebies!!! Cracking crime thriller for Hood!

Emotional fast paced thriller. Book 24 took a twist, 12 year old cold case. College kids, booze, a killer. The group sticks to the same story to protect each other. All the characters are stepping up more, growing and enlarging our world at Black Falls. Relationships are expanding and provide a slight breather between the murders. Love seeing more of Raven and K9 Ben. Thank you for another thrilling ride that kept captivated. Thank you for the arc. I freely volunteer my honest thoughts and opinions. #TearsonherGrave #KaneandAlton #D.K.Hood #Bookouture #NetGalley


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What an entry into this series! From a dark beginning, I blitzed the audiobook in one sitting, and I spent the entirety of my work day with Patricia reading to me!

It was an intense ride, and I didn't read the blurb so I had no idea where this would go! I love that we saw Raven and Ben and at most definitely the right time!! Plus Jenna and her ever-growing bundle of joy. However, the stark reality of this hit when she had a madman bearing down on her! It was such an exciting and addictive read.

When bodies were discovered from 12 years ago, I breathed a small sigh of relief, it meant that this wasn't an active murderer and that Jenna and Kane could look into a cold case...how wrong was I! And how brutal were they! The new murders were nothing like what the team and seen before, and they had seen some stuff! The fact this madman was crazier than anyone had seen chilled me. There was no filter, and if there ever was, it was well and truly off!!

Even though this is book 24 (!!) it still feels fresh and new. I am still surprised by the characters, they are still being developed and made to be well-rounded. Despite the darkness, we got the briefest of good news, which made me smile and I can't wait to see what the Silver book brings us, being the 25th!!

A deadly secret floated to the surface, and now a group of friends who have kept silent about that night 12 years ago are on edge. Someone wants the secrets of that night to stay buried forever and will stop at nothing to keep those silent who want to talk about it. You soon see that these so-called friends are not very trustworthy. It has become an every man for himself or herself situation.

This bone chilling thriller kept me up late into the night as I frantically turned the pages. I am never disappointed in a Kane and Alton mystery. This one was top notch. The mystery was phenomenal as the author slowly allowed more clues to surface with each chapter. I was gritting my teeth the entire time while trying to play detective myself and pinpoint the vicious killer.

Bravo to Ms. Hood for another astounding installment to a completely addictive series. Put aside everything before you begin this book because it will suck you in from the first few chapters.

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

This was another good read by this author.
The plot was very cleverly done, but for me personally I felt like the ending deserved more, especially after 12 years of silence.
I also found the blurb to be slightly misleading, like it was written before the book and not altered after the fact.
I am a detailed focused reader though and always need the nitty gritty.
I found it to be an enjoyable, informative read until the last few chapters.

Another wonderful D.K. Hood detective novel! This one is number twenty four and is again with Jenna Alton and Dave Kane. These two are married and have an adopted little boy named Tauri, they are also now pregnant with a new baby that they are so very excited for!

This crazy novel will take you on the road back twelve years. This one is starting as a cold case. Two bodies are found floating down the flood, swollen river. It happens every year the flooding, that is not the bodies, when the snow melts the river swells, thus the flooding. Unfortunately, this year there are two bodies that have come from somewhere and now they need to find out from where and why are they mummified.

Wolfe, the medical examiner does his exam and Dr. Norrell Larson did the exam of both the bodies and came up with a partial name for the female body Abby and that both were buried alive as they both had sand in their lungs.

There is a long list as to who the murderer might have been, but then the more start to happen all over again. So what is really going on? Who could the murderer be? Is there a copy cat or is it possible that it is the same one from twelve years ago?
All good questions and all for you to read to find out on this fantastic ride!

What a crazy, wild ride this one is! Loved every minute of it!
Happy Reading!!

How does this series keep getting better? Somehow each new book and case is fresh. This one is gripping from the beginning. Reading this story felt like visiting with old friends. I am invested in the case as well as the characters. This author never disappoints!

Book 24 in this fabulous series. This time the team are working a cold case which was a nice surprise. The bodies of 2 teenagers who went missing 12 years earlier at Halloween are found when the constant rain causes a flood, bringing their buried bodies to the surface. It was a full team effort for this case, with some of their usual tactics unavailable. With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest opinion
Having read other books by this author I knew it would be a delightful tale which it was I throughly enjoyed the characters and the premise and can highly recommend this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tears on Her Grave is book 24 in the Kane and Alton series by D.K. Hood. Each book can be read as a standalone if you like, but I love the entire series. Tears on Her Grave is a fantastic thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. There are so many possible suspects that it's hard to narrow it down! Twelve years ago on Halloween night a group of college students went up the mountain to camp near the caves. They wanted to scare each other by telling stories of the axman who lived in the caves. During the party everyone was drinking and having a good time around the campfire. They had all planned to stay overnight and camp there. Two of the students, Abby and Cole, wandered away from the group. Abby had to go to the bathroom and wanted Cole to be her lookout. They were dating and wouldn't mind some alone time, too.

Abby and Cole never made it back to the group as they were attacked by someone in a mask, carrying an ax. They were both brutally killed by the man wielding the ax. One of the guys in the group came back covered in blood. He told the others that he had seen Cole kill Abby with an ax. He said he had to kill Cole in self defense as he came rushing at him. The rest of the group went to see the bodies and found Cole on top of Abby like the young man had said. They made a group decision to bury the bodies in the cave and for the young man to put his blood soaked clothes in the grave with them. They all had brought a change of clothes as they were planning to stay overnight. They also came up with a story that they would all tell if any news of this ever got out.

The bodies of Cole and Abby weren't found until 12 years later due to flooding, avalanches, and seismic activity. Their bodies were found in the river, washed down from the caves. Their bodies were in good shape as burying them in sand was like mummifying them. Abby was found clutching something in her hand. It was a fraternity pin that she must've pulled off the killer. Sheriff Alton and Kane notified the parents of Cole and Abby to give them some closure. They had hoped that their children would someday come home again. As Alton and Kane interviewed the group about what happened that night, their stories were exactly the same. They even laughed at the same place in the story. It was weird. Everyone's account of a memory had slight differences, but this group had none. It was like they had planned what to say. Alton and Kane realize that the killer must be someone in this group, but why would the others cover for them?

Jenna Alton is very pregnant with a large baby. She is supposed to take rest breaks, but this case is making it tough. As they begin interviewing individuals, some members of the group are thinking of coming forward. When the killer learns of this, people start getting killed by someone with an ax. Will Alton and Kane be able to figure out who the killer is before someone else gets killed? Members of Jenna's own team have made the killer angry and put themselves in danger. Will someone close to Alton and Kane be injured or killed? This book is a fast read as you can't stop reading it! I absolutely enjoyed Tears on Her Grave and rate it 5 stars with my highest recommendation. If you love a good thriller, this book is for you! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Tears on Her Grave in exchange for a fair review. Tears on Her Grave is available on December 17 and should not be missed! #TearsOnHerGrave