This is the 2nd book in a series and I enjoyed it just as much as the first. I like the characters and getting to know them more. The story wasn't quite what I expected it to be. There were twists and turns that I didn't expect. I found it was a bit like watching a police drama in your head rather than on the TV. Angela has a way of pulling you into the story and making you connect and care about Kim and the other characters all at once. I would recommend this series!

Keeps you intrigues and turning the page as quick as you can! This book has some twist that you don't see coming! Enjoyable!

Oh my, I understand what all the accolades are about. It has been at least a year since I read Silent Screams the first book in the series, and I really want to read these books this summer. I devoured this story and am ready to go with the next in the series. This is about a horribly damaged Detective, who lives to right the wrongs. Kim Stone is smart, has instincts that you can't teach, very poor social skills, a work ethic that is daunting, yet inside is a wounded bird that she keeps caged. This story has two cases going on, which is more believable than the police concentrating on only one case for weeks and months. The opening of the book is a bust of a man who is sexually abusing his daughter. It is not vividly described, but you know what has been happening. At that point I wasn't sure if I could continue, I don't read dark stories as a rule, but I am glad I continued. The second case revolves around a psychiatrist who is manipulating her patients into getting revenge against people who have hurt them. This one interested me quite a bit.

This story gives us a more insight into Kim Stone. She has had a tough life and is still playing it close to the chest with her past, but shares a bit with her partner in this book. I enjoy the camaraderie that Kim's team has. Her partner, Bryan, is a great guy. He is married with a family, yet he always has time for Kim. He is the only one she will allow certain comments, insights and jokes to be made. They are like opposite sides of a coin and work well together. Her nemesis in this story, Dr. Alex Thorne, is as good a sociopath as any I have read. She was so smart, and her ability to ferret out information left me in awe. She was sneaky, ruthless and of course has not conscience, but she has met her match in Kim. I do not want to spoil this story for anyone who may not have read it yet, but it had me on the edge of my seat. It was a well-written and plotted story with the right amount of suspense and twists to keep me turning the pages. Great book that I definitely recommend to those who enjoy police procedurals with some twists and thrills.

(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

When a rapist is found mutilated in a brutal attack, Detective Kim Stone and her team are called in to bring a swift resolution. But, as more vengeful killings come to light, it soon becomes clear that there is someone far more sinister at work.
With the investigation quickly gathering momentum, Kim soon finds herself exposed to great danger and in the sights of a lethal individual undertaking their own twisted experiment.
Up against a sociopath who seems to know her every weakness, for Detective Stone, each move she makes could be deadly. As the body count starts to mount, Kim will have to dig deeper than ever before to stop the killing. And this time - it’s personal.

This is the second book in the Kim Stone series. I think it would help to read the first one as you will get an idea of the character development that happens over the course of these two books.

And what an excellent second book this is. Apart from the aforementioned character development, this story bristles with action, suspense and characters who you will want to cheer for (or possibly murder!)

The multiple storylines (the child abuse and the murdered rapist) keep the reader guessing all the way through. There is a talent in keeping the plot arcs separate enough for them to be seen as two distinct stories, but then merge them together at the end for a satisfying conclusion. This is done perfectly here. Learning more about Kim in this book gave us some greater understanding as to why she is affected so deeply by the child abuse case, and we get a bit more background about her co-workers as well. Finally, writing a bad guy so compelling that it makes me look over my shoulder...that is quite stunning!

Grab Silent Scream and read it - then get a copy of this and follow it up. I have no problems at all recommending this!


Paul
ARH