The Kim Stone series is one of my favorite series. This one wasn't my favorite but still an enjoyable read. I enjoy geocaching which is another reason why I was entertained by this story. However, I didn't find the plot believable starting with the team chasing clues even there was no crime committed. As always, the writing is superb and I love all the characters. Can't wait to read more.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Angela Marsons for an ARC of '36 Hours'.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Angela Marsons delivers yet another wonderfully written novel! The latest installment in the D.I. Kim Stone series is gripping, fast paced and filled with complex characters.
I absolutely love reading about these characters, their development throughout the series has been fascinating and the dynamics between the characters is easily one of my favorite things about these books.
I once again devoured the book and enjoyed every moment of it. It was super interesting to delve into the world of geo-caching and seeing how the team deals with such a high-tension case.
I can’t wait for the next installment and I highly recommend 36 Hours for all thriller and police procedural readers

Brilliant series
21st in the Detective Kim Stone series
And another great book at that
You won’t want to put this book down
Thanks NetGalley

I’ve read all the Kim Stone series and I love the stories - fast-paced police procedurals with the predictably flawed detective. They offer a good read and are on the whole well written. To some extent I would encourage reading them in order although it is not entirely neccessary. Look forward to the next one!

Another fantastic, brilliant paced book from one of my favourite authors, you would think that going by how many books are in this series that Marsons would run out of steam but she just keeps getting better in my opinion, every time I pick up a new book it's like revisting old friends, that is how much I love these books. As always five great big stars from me!

36 HOURS is the 21st book in the D.I. Kim Stone crime-thriller series by best-selling author Angela Marsons. This novel can be read as a standalone. Angela Marsons remains one of my favorite mystery authors, and her publisher, Bookouture, always publishes the very best novels. I have read all of her books…and she keeps getting better. I don’t want this series to end!

It was so refreshing to touch base with Kim’s CID team again: DS Bryant, DS Penn, and DC Stacey Wood. Her team are driven and compassionate in their work. The story centers around Detective Kim Stone and her rival reporter Tracy Frost. The characters keep getting stronger and stronger. We also touch base with Kim’s boss, DCI Woodward (Woody), Keats, the local pathologist, and who could forget Kim’s faithful dog, Barney. Love that dog!

On a Sunday morning Tracy Frost, a local reporter, had received a cryptic message from someone who referred to himself as “The Jester”, about wanting to play a game, showed up on her email. The note gave clear instructions to follow over a period of 36 hours and if they were followed, no one would get hurt… but if she failed, people would die. Tracy was told to contact the police, so she contacted Detective Kim Stone.

Was this a hoax?

Kim feels this is not a hoax and bought together her team to wait for the first clue…a home phone number, an email address and a clue. A short time later they solve the first cryptic clue with the discovery of a box hidden in the woods with a second clue and tape.

This was no hoax! Bloody fingernails and bloody teeth had been left at the scenes.

Kim must find where the Jester is hiding his victim.

But then on the second day a surgeon goes missing, and if they don’t save her an eight-year-old girl will die.

Time is ticking away and Kim must find the culprit.

36 Hours is race against time with twists and high suspense level that will keep you glued to your seat.

Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and Net Galley for my digital copy.

This is a gripping and fast-paced thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. It also caused an actual physical reaction to one particularly nasty crime....I must be getting soft

The novel follows Detective Inspector Kim Stone, in the most unlikely scenario we've seen yet - teaming up with journalist Tracey Frost. Their relationship has always been....well let's say strained. But now they have to work together. A message from someone calling themselves The Jester has set them a challenge. Follow his trail of clues and stick to his rules. If they fail, someone will die.


The plot is tightly woven, with some great twists. I'm usually pretty good at guessing the ending, but in this case, some red herrings and double bluffs led me down the wrong path. Which I love. As always, I'm waiting with baited breath for the next instalment.

OMG....Angela Marsons what are you doing to your readers? Book 20 in the series the last one I read was great as usual but I felt like something was missing in that story and I couldn't work out what. This book has just put me firmly back in my place and put me through the wringer in terms of drama and I can honestly say Marson's is a skilled and talented author.

Tracey Frost the reporter that irritates Kim more than life itself is bashing Kim's door down based on what she thinks is a serious threat. For once Kim takes her word for it and before you know it, Tracey's worry becomes a reality. The sender of eerie messages to Tracy Frost want to play a game, and the game is set by a clock. Kim and the team have 36 hours to follow a trail. If they fail to solve clues people will die! The whole idea I absolutely loved from the outset and due to that ticking clock, you feel the anxiety ramping up within the team.

I really don't want to say too much about the storyline as I truly feel like it was such a good read especially having not read the synopsis and going in blind it made it all the more frenetic. I absolutely loved this book and cannot say one negative thing about it. The series continues to produce amazing storyline and I cannot wait to continue on the journey...

Another thrilling book in the Kim stone series- but this time is is a cat and mouse chase to find the killer by deciphering clues of the next location. Brilliant as always and can easily be read as a standalone- but you will be hooked and be wanting to read all of the others too!

Fan bloody tastic!
Another fabulous story, I was gripped throughout and it left me wanting to read more

wow angela marsons does it again i have followed most detective kim stone books however this has got to be one of my favourites i was so gripped the story was fast paced all the personalities of the team shined through yet again..

i love kim and frosts relationship and am happy with the ending..

i didnt see the main person coming as there were so many characters to throw suspicion at it could have been any one of them.

This book had so many twists and turns this book took following all the clues and you actually fealt you were running around with them and theres just enough hunour to lighten the mood

kim is as ballsy and annoying as ever

cant wait for the next one

This is the twenty first book in the DI Kim Stone series and I have to say I have enjoyed every single one of them. The book can be read as a standalone but why not treat yourself to reading the complete series,

Detective Kim Stone once again faces a race against time to solve the case. Journalist Tracy Frost shows a chilling note to Kim from an anonymous challenger giving Kim 36 hours to solve a deadly puzzle or face the consequences. Lives hang in the balance as Kim must decipher the clues left by an evil challenger.
The first clue Kim receives takes her into the woods where they find an upsetting tape recording with another clue. The trail unfolds and it becomes obvious that the stakes are personal and devastatingly high. This case is going to take everything Kim has to solve as she encounters an evil criminal who is prepared to go to any lengths to achieve his goal.

The clock is ticking and Kim encounters a devastating setback when they fail to save one of the victims arriving too late. The tension builds and when a skilled surgeon is abducted it puts at risk the life of an innocent eight-year-old. Kim is determined to catch the evil mastermind and faces a tough decision as to whether she needs to break in order to do it.

The novel races at a fast pace as we follow Kim’s search for the killer and she faces moral dilemmas and tough decisions throughout. Well written with very good characters and a plot that keeps the reader guessing.
“36 Hours” is a very good read and an excellent addition to the series.

I would like to thank both Bookouture and Netgalley for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, Angela Marsons did it again. 36 Hours the 21st book in the DI Kim Stone series was excellent. Kim gets a visit in the middle of the night from reporter Tracy Frost. She and Tracey have bumped heads before and Kim is ready to close the door, but something about the note from a person calling themselves "The Jester" gives her pause. Her instincts tell her this is serious, and she calls in her team. Both her boss and Tracy's boss want them to leave it alone, thinking it is a hoax, but they can't do that. The Jester gives them clues to find the next clue and if they don't do it on time, someone will be harmed, someone that won't be missed. It ends up being similar to a scavenger hunt involving geocaching. Will they find the victim before The Jester ends the game?

36 Hours was a race against the clock. Stacey is their search whiz and with her on the computer and the others wracking their brains, they were able to figure out the clues, but could they get there on time. Having Tracy working with the team was an interesting addition and I enjoyed how she worked with them, at times being shut out because she is a reporter. When The Jester upped the ante, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see who would win the game. This was a suspenseful story that was straight up puzzling and sorting the clues in order to find the culprit, but boy was it another good one.

The team is hooked into game they didn’t want to play in this one and the clock is ticking. Kim and her team are fighting against the clock to find their killer before he kills again. The bad guy has given them 36hour to hunt down his clues and solve the case before the clock runs down.
Such a fast paced read. This series just gets better and better.

This was just the sort of book I needed to curl up with with the snow outside and falling temperatures.
Set over, as the title suggests, 36 hours, this is a fast paced read that meant I read it in just a couple of sittings.
I felt that the pace of the book with the team divided between the office and out in the field lent itself to each of the four main characters having their time on the page which was enjoyable. As ever, Kim's outwardly irascible temperament is softened by Bryant's more pragmatic one.

The quiz/solving clues element added a new dimension to the story and certainly increased the tension which made me engage more with the plot.
I thought I had the killer sussed, but was skillfully put off track with red herrings and double twists.
I really appreciated the way Marsons took time with the ending to round off various aspects of the investigation but also to let us unwnd alongside the characters.
Fabulous read 5 *

Another stonking tale from this talented author! Gasped, held my breath and lapped up this book, despite the brutality of the perpetrator!

Excellent twists and turns, good red herrings and strong storyline.

5*

"36 Hours" by Angela Marsons truly captivated me from the very first page. This gripping thriller not only kept me on the edge of my seat but also inspired me with its profound themes of resilience and determination. The characters are incredibly well-developed, each facing their own challenges that resonate deeply with real life. I found myself cheering for them as they navigated through twists and turns, reminding me that every hour counts in our pursuit of justice and truth. This book is more than just a read; it’s a powerful reminder to never give up, no matter how daunting the circumstances may seem. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a story that ignites the spirit!

36 Hours is another masterpiece from Angela Marsons. DI Kim Stone and the team are back, when nemesis journalist, Tracy Frost receives a cryptic email instructing her to enlist her help carefully, she knows exactly who to ask. Together they must solve the clues by the time deadline otherwise people will die. Time is ticking and the clues are getting more cryptic. The team work tirelessly to beat the perpetrator and put their differences with Frost aside.
Cleverly written, the wit and camaraderie of the team shine through in this gritty thriller. A likeable group, that always put their work first. You are never disappointed with a Kim Stone read. 5 stars!

Angela Marsons dark and intriguing thrillers are impossible to put down. With layered storylines and a beloved team it is a series to invest time into.

#36Hours #NetGalley This is the 21st book in the DI Kim Stone series and in my opinion this is the best one yet.! This was so fast paced with so much action, I could hardly catch my breath! I felt as though I was living the 36 hours along with the team!! Excellent writing as always from Angela Marsons. Perfectly capable of being read as a stand alone but you will want to go back and read the previous 20 books!! Can't wait for the next one in this great series. I would give 10 stars if I could!!!