Angela Marsons – författare

Inte ens de mörkaste hemligheter förblir begravda för alltid ...Fem personer står samlade runt en grund grav. De har turats om att gräva. Ett hål stort nog att passa en vuxen skulle ha tagit längre tid. Ett oskyldigt liv har tagits, men en blodpakt har ingåtts. Deras hemligheter kommer att begravas och skulden binda dem samman för alltid. Många år senare hittas en rektor mördad i ett badkar. Det är det första av en rad hemska mord som skakar Black Country. Och när mänskliga kvarlevor upptäcks nära ett före detta barnhem kommer oroväckande hemligheter i dagen.Allteftersom fler mordoffer hittas, förstår kriminalkommissarie Kim Stone att den hon söker är en mycket störd individ, vars mördande har pågått i årtionden. Men, för att hindra mördaren från att slå till igen, måste Kim konfrontera demoner ur sitt eget förflutna. Tiden är knapp, kommer hon att hinna innan mördaren slår till på nytt?---Angela Marsons är den bästsäljande författaren till serien om kommissarie Kim Stone, vars böcker har sålt i mer än fem miljoner exemplar och översatts till 30 språk. Översättningen av Dead Souls – La Verita Sepolte – vann nyligen det prestigefyllda italienska litteraturpriset Premio Bancarella. Författaren bor i Worcestershire, tillsammans med sin partner och deras två busiga golden retrievers. Hon upptäckte sin passion för skrivandet redan i lågstadiet. Det som lärdes ut kom alltid i andra hand eftersom det var mer intressant att studera människor och hitta på egna historier om dem. Efter att i flera år ha skrivit relationsromaner, övergick Angela till krim, naturligtvis bara i fiktionen, och skapade en huvudperson som sedan vägrade att försvinna.---"Kommissarie Kim Stone är den mest fascinerande karaktären som dykt upp på scenen sedan Val McDermid gav oss Tony Hill." – Mark Edwards"Jag fullkomligt älskade den! ... En av de bästa deckare jag har läst på länge och då inkluderar jag författare som James Patterson!" – Fionas bokrecensioner"Wow ... fantastisk ... gripande ... man fastnar redan i första kapitlet ... man vill inte lägga ifrån sig boken när man väl har börjat." – Liten nordlig själ"Jag upptäckte att jag bet på naglarna flera gånger ... att säga att den här boken är lysande är en underdrift." – Relax and Read Reviews"Tyst skrik får 5 stjärnor av mig – om du efter att ha läst en deckare känner att du måste lägga dig ner och dricka en kopp te för att kunna andas normalt, då har författaren gjort ett bra jobb. Angela Marsons, jag har fortfarande inte hämtat andan." – Reading Room with a View"Hur ska jag kunna recensera en bok som jag tyckte så mycket om? ... utan tvekan en av de mest begåvade författare jag har läst ... fartfylld, gripande och så intensiv och du kommer att älska Kim. Hon är en av de mest minnesvärda karaktärer jag har stött på i en bok." – This Chick Reads"Man bläddrar och bläddrar och bläddrar! Och sitter på helspänn och gissar. En riktig bladvändare. Jag var inte alls beredd på slutet!" – BTPBookClub

Five figures gather round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult-sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken, but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, bound in blood...Years later, a headmistress is found strangled, the first in a spate of gruesome murders which shock the Black Country. But when human remains are discovered at a former children's home, disturbing secrets are also unearthed.Detective Kim Stone fast realises she's on the hunt for a twisted individual whose killing spree spans decades. As the body count rises, Kim needs to stop the murderer before they strike again. But to catch the killer, can Kim confront the demons of her own past before it's too late?An absolutely gripping, darkly compelling, and nail-bitingly tense mystery thriller that will keep you racing through the pages long into the night. A Kindle Chart #1, multi-million-copy, international bestseller, Silent Scream turns fans of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid and Mark Billingham into Angela Marsons addicts.Praise for Silent Scream: 'Angela Marsons is a keen observer of human nature, and her wide cast of characters are both fascinating and distinct from each other... it is immediately clear why her books stand out from the crowd. Chilling and compelling plots, brilliant characterisation... addictive from start to finish.' Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the Stephanie King series'I absolutely loved it!... One of the best crime thrillers I've read in a long time, and that includes mainstream authors such as James Patterson!' Fiona's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Completely mind-blowing... Yep. I devoured this book in 24 hours and was sad to have finished it. All of the clichés are just true - I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I found myself biting my nails numerous times... this book is brilliant.' Relax and Read Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me glued to its pages and obsessing... truly nail-biting... I was completely engrossed... unmissable.' Book Drunk, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The QUEEN of this genre. She knows how to add the human touch to each story and I just adore her... FABULOUS.' Postcard Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The truth was dead and buried . . . until now.When a collection of human bones is unearthed during a routine archaeological dig, a Black Country field suddenly becomes a complex crime scene for Detective Kim Stone.As the bones are sorted, it becomes clear that the grave cont6thains more than one victim. The bodies hint at unimaginable horror, bearing the markings of bullet holes and animal traps.Forced to work alongside Detective Travis, with whom she shares a troubled past, Kim begins to uncover a dark secretive relationship between the families who own the land in which the bodies were found.But while Kim is immersed in one of the most complicated investigations she's ever led, her team are caught up in a spate of sickening hate crimes. Kim is close to revealing the truth behind the murders, yet soon finds one of her own is in jeopardy - and the clock is ticking. Can she solve the case and save them from grave danger - before it's too late?An addictive, sinister crime thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seat.What readers are saying about Dead Souls'Hooked from the very first page ... This is the best book I've read, by the best author on the shelves. I really can't wait for the next one.' Nigel Adams Book Worm 5*'I could not put it down and was hooked in from page one to the very last word. The plot is stunning. Very clever and very dark. a 5 star read! A fantastic crime novel from one of my all-time favourite writers ever.' Booklover Catlady 5*'I was captivated from the start, there is just no let-up ... I wanted to read at every opportunity, fast-paced and blood pressure raising! Angie Marsons is definitely one of my favourite authors.' Stef Loz Book Reviews 5*'Read this book now, it is just that amazing. A gripping, unpredictable story, I couldn't have been more hooked if I tried. Some of the most vivid writing I've read. Unpredictable and completely absorbing.' Rachel's Random Reads 5*

A woman reports a crime to the police, with unexpected resultsThe grieving widow who finds that she's about to lose more than just her husband When a man attempts the perfect murder, it's not quite as easy as he thinksTwo men in prison play a deadly game of ScrabbleA young woman tries to trick an old man and gets more than she bargained forSometimes crimes are solved in ways you can't explain A murderer about to be hanged finds that's not the worst thing that can happenYou never know who's going to turn up at your door Original stories from Mark Billingham, Clare Mackintosh, James Oswald, Jane Casey, Angela Marsons, Harry Bingham, Antonia Hodgson and CL Taylor - specially written for Quick Reads.

Why would a daughter kill her mother?In a quiet kitchen, Sheryl Hawne lies in a pool of blood. Her daughter Katie is kneeling at her side, still clutching the murder weapon. To Detective Kim Stone, the case seems open and shut.Katie participated in beauty pageants as a child, and her mother kept a shrine to her achievements. As Kim gazes at the golden trophies, she wonders if this was what set Katie on the path to murder...But then Kim receives a shocking call. Another woman is dead. And with Katie safely locked up, she cannot be the killer.Kim must race to learn more about a competitive world where mothers will go to any lengths to ensure their daughters triumph. She's sure this holds the key to unlocking the case... but will Kim be able to find it before another family is destroyed forever?The twentieth book in the international, multi-million-copy bestselling series, Guilty Mothers will have you glued to the pages. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid and Robert Dugoni will devour this gripping crime thriller. Can be read as a standalone.See what everyone is saying about Guilty Mothers: 'Wow! How do these just keep getting better and better... absolutely loved... I was gripped from the start... couldn't love it more... a must read!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh. My. Word!... I loved it so much that I had to stop and go back and reread sections... stunning... a one-sitting read, had me holding my breath, grabbing my cheeks, and holding back tears... amazing... Oh my!' Robin Loves Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Who needs sleep when there is a new Kim Stone book!!... I could not put this book down, reading into the early hours of the morning. Am I sorry... not at all!' @mandylovestoread, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved it loved it loved it... Gripping... I couldn't put this book down and now I've finished it I feel a little lost. Read it!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just perfect, each little hook keeps those pages turning and I'd actually poke sticks in my eyes to keep reading well into the wee hours!... Readers should be given special leave because once you start reading you really shouldn't have to stop!' Chapter in My Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous... had me hooked to the very last page! I absolutely love Kim Stone... gets a big thumbs up and five big shiny stars from me!' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"WOW HOLY MOLY!!!!... God, this woman knows how to write!... I stayed up way too late reading since I couldn't put down this addictive read." Book Review Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"My favorite mystery/thriller/crime series EVER!!!... I absolutely DEVOURED every page!" Firepit and Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"DI Kim Stone is my literature Pringle! Once I start a book I just can't stop!... absolutely flawless and totally consuming!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't believe that I only NOW learn about Angela Marsons, on the 20th book of the Detective Kim Stone series. This is outragous and I plan to redeem myself as soon as possible, because I just need more from her... I just DEVOURED this. 10/10 if you love thrillers would recommend.'

They've done bad things... do they deserve to die?When Detective Kim Stone races to the crime scene, the paramedics are desperately trying to save the victim's life. But there is something very strange about the way the man was left, his arms raised, his legs spread apart. When he dies on the way to the hospital, Kim is certain she's on the hunt for a killer... but all evidence at the scene has been destroyed.The dead man seems ordinary, until the team dig into his past. As a teenager, he was locked away for attacking his girlfriend. And when another man is found, his bones broken to force him into an unnatural shape, Kim realises the killer is sending a message - the victims' bodies are spelling out their sins.Is someone finally getting revenge... or do they think these men are still dangerous? Do these victims deserve what's coming to them? Or is there even more to fear from their brutal killer?Unputdownable from start to finish, Bad Blood is a brilliantly gripping crime thriller with a reveal you'll never see coming. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Val McDermid will love the latest compulsive read from multi-million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons.Can be read as a standalone.See what everyone is saying about Bad Blood: 'Fantastic read!... gripping, twisty, turny and very VERY addictive!... had me hooked and I loved every single word! What more can I say other than fab, fab, fab!' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this book!!... brilliantly additive page turner!... quite possibly the best crime thriller I have read this year... very highly recommended!' Donna's Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh boy! Angie Marsons knocks another Kim Stone story out of the park!... So many great twists and turns, and stunning reveals!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once again I read this in record time and I am lost for words to describe how engrossing this book is!... I love everything about this series... cracking read that I highly recommend!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, what can I say, Angela has nailed it again... I love Kim and her team and don't think I will ever tire of reading!!... Edge-of-the-seat stuff that kept me hooked all the way through.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fantastic... I read this in one sitting, ignoring my family and the clock ticking way past my bedtime. Stunningly good.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wowser! I get so excited every time a new book in this series comes out, and they never disappoint. Absolutely loved this book, binge read it in one weekend. Fantastic!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Positively one of the best series... I have loved Kim Stone from the first book... Oh. My. Gods! Bad Blood was insanely good!' Our.Bookish.Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Kim and her team are back and wow what a return!!... Love, love, love this book!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She thought she could speak to the dead. Now she's been murdered...When Sandra Deakin's body is found with multiple stab wounds, Detective Kim Stone is sure that this murder was deeply personal.As the team dig into Sandra's life, they learn she believed she could communicate with the dead. Was that why she was targeted?Kim must open her mind to every avenue if she's going to solve this case. And when she finds out that Sandra had been receiving death threats, she's certain that her gifts are at the heart of everything.But when Kim sits down at a local psychic show she discovers that Sandra was named in an article about frauds. And this show stars the next name on the list. She looks around the audience with a feeling of utter dread, certain the killer is among them...Totally addictive with a final twist that will leave you shouting out loud, you'll want to inhale Deadly Fate in one sitting. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid and Robert Dugoni will love the new crime thriller from the number one multi-million-copy bestselling author Angela Marsons. Can be read as a standalone.Read what everyone is saying about Deadly Fate:'Wowsers! I'm once again blown away!... captivating... seriously wonderful... Fabulous.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely fantastic!!! If anything, it's better than fantastic!!... Kim Stone is the best detective going, Angela Marsons is the best crime writer around! What more can I say! Fab, fab, fab!' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing... someone might call me to say the roof has fallen down, I would tell them I would deal with that detail later on, after I finished my utterly captivating book... I loved this.' B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Outstanding... totally and utterly enthralled throughout!... there were times whilst reading this book that I had to remember to breathe... 5 huge sparkly stars!!' The Fiction Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'THIS is my most favourite of all time!!!... As always 5* just isn't enough. If you haven't yet read this full series SHAME ON YOU!' bookreviewercakemaker, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once again Angela Marsons shows us how it's done. I wasn't just left second-guessing whodunnit, but third, fourth, and fifth-guessing, too!' JD Kirk, bestselling author of the DCI Logan series'Omg talk about a rollercoaster read, wow this book kept me on the edge of my seat throughout... I had trouble putting this down!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Angela Marsons' books seriously need to come with a warning... because believe me, as soon as you turn that first page, you have no escape, Marsons' tentacles reach out, wind themselves around you and suck you right in... it gave me all the feels - a rush of warmth but also the cold fingers of fear running down my spine - I need book 19 like yesterday!... you would be crazy to miss it!' Chapter in My Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A cracker of a book... darkly addictive... will reel you in from the get-go... keeps you hooked from the first page until the last... brilliant... outstanding... I would highly, highly recommend.' The Book Review Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You know you're reading an absolute belter of a book when you wake up at 5 a.m. and your first thought is "I need to finish this book"... A fabulous five-star read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant series... brilliant ending... brilliant author.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Incredible, can't put it down, have to read, don't start before dinner time as the kids won't get fed, book... Fabulous... Highly recommended.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You have 36 hours. If you follow the instructions, no one will get hurt...Detective Kim Stone's blood turns cold when she reads the note. She has 36 hours to follow a trail set by an anonymous challenger. If she fails, people will die.Kim's gut tells her this is no hoax. She summons her team, and with minutes to spare, they solve the first cryptic clue. It leads to a box hidden deep in the woods, containing a second clue and a tape. As she listens to the recording of a heart-wrenching scream, Kim knows her enemy will go to any lengths to achieve his goals...Her bosses are watching every step she takes, and the only way to win is to break the rules. But with the clock ticking, can Kim find the twisted mind behind this murderous game before her time runs out? From the no.1 bestselling author Angela Marsons, 36 Hours is a pulse-pounding race against time that will not let you stop reading for a second. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Val McDermid.Can be read as a standalone.See what everyone is saying about 36 Hours: 'OMG!!!... JUST WOW!!!! Seriously love, love LOVED!!!!... One of the most heart-racing, nail-biting, actually-stopped-breathing book I've EVER read!!!!... I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails whilst feeling my heart pounding into the silly hours of the morning... I absolutely LOVED IT!!!... one of the best books I have ever read!!!!' bookwormwhitlock86'I DEVOURED this book in one afternoon!... the most nail-biting Kim Stone book yet like wtf?!... keeps you racing through the pages! Do NOT miss this!!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing, gut-gripping, edge-of-the-seat... I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it to everyone! Huge 5 stars!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow!... had me hooked, befuddled, amazed, enthralled, hooked, astounded, open-mouthed and did I mention hooked?!... I was totally oblivious to the world around me... addictive, amazing... I totally loved it!' Rachel's Random Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely brilliant... I simply couldn't stop reading... I stayed up late just so that I could discover how it would all end... will take you on a rollercoaster ride and there is no time to stop for a breather!' Me Love Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh wow. What. A. Book. Absolutely brilliant... I wanted to devour this book in one sitting but made myself read slower so I could savour it. Loved it!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me rushing through it... totally on the edge of my chair, no time to put it down and get on with all the things I should have been doing, in fact I woke up in the night to read another couple of chapters!... Utterly perfect!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my God!!!... I was instantly hooked... absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The Queen of Crime does it again!!... absolutely brilliant!... incredible!... Kim Stone is the best character... ever!' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The greater the evil, the deadlier the game...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 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, each move Kim makes could be deadly. As the body count starts to mount, she will have to dig deeper than ever before to stop the killing. And this time - it's personal.Absolutely unputdownable, nail-bitingly tense and with a twist that will put your jaw on the floor. If you love Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid or Robert Dugoni, this will keep you flipping through the pages long into the night, and desperate to read the rest in this multi-million-copy, international bestselling series.Praise for Evil Games:'Angela Marsons is a keen observer of human nature, and her wide cast of characters are both fascinating and distinct from each other... it is immediately clear why her books stand out from the crowd. Chilling and compelling plots, brilliant characterisation... addictive from start to finish.' Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the Stephanie King series'You will not put this down, you will not sleep and you will love every second of it!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Exciting... chilling... totally thrilling. This is one book that exceeded all of my expectations... Get yourself ready to take a day off and immerse yourself in this book. It is worth it.' Northern Crime, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Has everything... riveting, emotional, sad and most of all it has a depth that not many novels can claim... I highly recommend this one. Simply brilliant.' Postcard Reviews'Wow wow wow... I loved this book from the first page to the last.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A rollercoaster ride... full of twists, turns and red herrings. Just when you have cracked the case along comes a twist to send you in the opposite direction.' Ginger Book Geek

Two girls go missing. Only one will return.The parents who offer the highest amount will see their daughter again. The losing parents will not. Make no mistake. One child will die.When nine-year-old best friends Charlie and Amy disappear, two families are plunged into a living nightmare. A text message confirms the unthinkable: that the girls are the victims of a terrifying kidnapping.And when a second text message pits the two families against each other for the life of their children, the clock starts ticking for Detective Kim Stone and the squad.Seemingly outwitted at every turn, Kim realises that these ruthless killers might be the deadliest she has ever faced. And that their chances of bringing the girls home alive are getting smaller by the hour...Untangling a dark web of secrets from the families' past might hold the key to solving this case. But can Kim stay alive long enough to do so? Or will one of the girls pay the ultimate price?An utterly addictive thriller from the No.1 bestseller Angela Marsons.Praise for Lost Girls:'Angela Marsons is a keen observer of human nature, and her wide cast of characters are both fascinating and distinct from each other... it is immediately clear why her books stand out from the crowd. Chilling and compelling plots, brilliant characterisation... addictive from start to finish.' Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of the Stephanie King series'Love it, love it, love it! If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. Suffice to say this is a 5++++++++ star read once again.' Fiona's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my days... I didn't know this series could get any better, but this is by far my favourite so far... absolutely brilliant... Angela, I don't know how you do it, but by God please keep doing it.' I Love Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant... gripping and addictive reading, hard to put down ... a rollercoaster ride with plenty of twists and turns.' Off the Shelf Book Reviews'Kept me up late into the night as I just couldn't bear to put it down... A tightly woven thriller, that will keep the reader riveted to the last page.' The Book Review Café'One of my favourite authors ever... Compelling, addictive... book you can't afford to miss.' Blabbering About Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I don't give books a 5-star rating unless they have that special something that blows me away, but Lost Girls was a very easy 5 stars for me.' Cal Turner's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐