The body of Deanna Brightman was found in her car. A single stab to the heart was the cause of death. As the Deputy Director of Children's Services, she was well liked in the community. Her cellphone was taken, but D.I. Kim Stone is having a hard time believing that this was a robbery gone wrong. When the body of a drug addict turns up with the same precise stab wound, Kim knows they're dealing with the same killer. It's up to her and her team to figure out what these victims have in common.
As Kim and her team work the case, a nemesis from Kim's past is back. Dr. Alex Thorne may be in prison, but she has some unfinished business with Kim. To make matters worse, Kim's mother is going before a board to seek release from the clinic where she has spent the last 20+ years. All of this makes Kim lose focus on the stabbing investigation.
Wow! This is the fifth book in the series and the best yet. The plot keeps jumping between the murder investigation and Alex's plan to take care of Kim once and for all. I'm not sure which part I liked better. Everything plot twist was perfect. The identity of the killer had me totally stumped. I highly recommend this whole series. My rating: 5 Stars.
As Kim and her team work the case, a nemesis from Kim's past is back. Dr. Alex Thorne may be in prison, but she has some unfinished business with Kim. To make matters worse, Kim's mother is going before a board to seek release from the clinic where she has spent the last 20+ years. All of this makes Kim lose focus on the stabbing investigation.
Wow! This is the fifth book in the series and the best yet. The plot keeps jumping between the murder investigation and Alex's plan to take care of Kim once and for all. I'm not sure which part I liked better. Everything plot twist was perfect. The identity of the killer had me totally stumped. I highly recommend this whole series. My rating: 5 Stars.
Blood Lines by Angela Marsons is the fifth book in the D.I. Kim Stone Crime Thriller series. Detective Inspector Kim Stone and her team are called out to a crime scene. A young woman is in a car with one stab wound. There were no hesitation marks. Then a second victim turns up with the exact same wound. The team cannot find a connection between the two victims except for how they were killed. Kim is having trouble focusing on the case because her old nemesis has contacted her. Dr. Alexandra Thorne is in prison, but she continues to find ways to taunt Kim. Kim tries to ignore Alex, but then she involves Kim's mother. Alex has an agenda. There are only two people keeping Alex in jail and Kim is one of them. Will Kim and her team be able to figure out the killer's agenda and stop the killer before he (or she) strikes again? Will Alex's plan come to fruition? Kim will have her work cut out for her to stay one step ahead of these two killers.
Blood Lines is an engrossing novel. You will not be able to put it down. Blood Lines is not a stand-alone book. You do need to read the first four book in the Kim Stone series or you will be lost (the books build upon each other). I had to be careful with my summary so I did not give anything away (do not want to spoil it for you). I give Blood Lines 5 out of 5 stars (I loved it). Blood Lines is well-written and has a captivating (and complex) main character. I look forward to each new book in the series so I can find out a little more about Kim Stone. This novel has some great twists and turns. Blood Lines is one of those novels that will have you staying up late until you finish the last page. I cannot wait for the next Detective Kim Stone Crime Thriller.
Blood Lines is an engrossing novel. You will not be able to put it down. Blood Lines is not a stand-alone book. You do need to read the first four book in the Kim Stone series or you will be lost (the books build upon each other). I had to be careful with my summary so I did not give anything away (do not want to spoil it for you). I give Blood Lines 5 out of 5 stars (I loved it). Blood Lines is well-written and has a captivating (and complex) main character. I look forward to each new book in the series so I can find out a little more about Kim Stone. This novel has some great twists and turns. Blood Lines is one of those novels that will have you staying up late until you finish the last page. I cannot wait for the next Detective Kim Stone Crime Thriller.
