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Detective Casey White #12

Gone in the Storm

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Getting in his car was a mistake. But as the frigid air whipped through her thin coat, she felt too cold to say no. Now, snowflakes settle on her long dark lashes. Ice-cold and forever fifteen years old, she’ll never see her mother’s smile again…

As the biggest snowstorm the Outer Banks has seen in decades ravages the coastline, Detective Casey White is called to an abandoned junk yard miles beyond the marshes. Teenager Jill Carter’s body is posed on her back, a look of terror frozen on her beautiful face. Casey’s heart breaks for Jill’s family. She vows she’ll do whatever it takes to find this merciless killer who left this girl out in the cold all alone.

But the unforgiving blanket of snow will soon claim the crime scene, and the team are up against the clock to catalogue any vital evidence… then Casey notices strange objects arranged in patterns around the girl’s body. Among them is a selection of perfectly preserved autumn leaves that have no place in the salvage yard in the dead of winter.

When the new District Attorney goes above Casey’s head to charge Jill’s high school sweetheart with the crime, Casey is certain she’s making a mistake. The poor boy is terrified and heartbroken, but he isn’t a murderer. Casey must rush to make sense of the sparse, ritualistic evidence they have, before another life is ruined.

As the snow continues to fall, another young girl is found frozen forever, the same strange items displayed around her body in a deliberate ritual. And Casey knows now this is only the beginning… Can Casey hunt down a killer determined to add another teenage girl to his collection, before it is too late?

Fans of Lisa Regan, Elle Gray and Melinda Leigh will be up all night reading this totally addictive mystery thriller!

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282 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2025

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B.R. Spangler

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B.R. Spangler is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author of Mysteries and Crime Thrillers.

A resident of Virginia with a wonderful family, including five cats, two birds and a lizard. During the day, the hours are filled with engineering work. Off hours, time is spent writing, editing, and thinking up the next great story.

With too many stories to write, books are split across pen names, writing crime thrillers, science fiction, horrors, paranormal and contemporary fiction.

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Profile Image for Lori Martin.
402 reviews256 followers
March 5, 2025
Gone in the Storm is book 12 in the Detective Casey White series by B.R. Spangler. These books are fantastic and get your heart racing quickly. The series takes place in the Outer Banks and in this book high school girls go missing. They are eventually found dead with bottle caps, feathers, and stones near the body. There never seems to be a sign of a struggle and the theory is that the girls know the killer. When a suspect emerges it's a boy that really liked one of the girls, but she only wanted to be friends. It turns out the boy left another high school and transferred to this one. Why? Is there something there? Casey doesn't think this boy seems right for the murders, but the D.A. does and is pressuring her to get this case solved.

The Doctor makes an appearance in this book and sends chills through all of us as he makes some threats towards Casey's family. Can Casey solve the case and get it right with the D.A. pressuring her to make an arrest? Can Casey and Jericho keep the kids safe with the Doctor around? This book is another fantastic entry to the series and I rate it 4 stars with a high recommendation. The end of the book will be your undoing as you race to finish it with so much suspense. I look forward to the next book in the series as some changes are coming. I always enjoy trying to guess the killer in all of the mysteries that I read and I guessed this one correctly very early on. It was driving me crazy that they didn't see it as well as I did. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Gone in the Storm in exchange for a fair review. #GoneInTheStorm
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2,917 reviews426 followers
February 25, 2025
Oh the tension! My heart pounded in my chest! The Outer Banks is experiencing debilitating snow as never before witnessed. This is not the only storm that Detective Casey White in her team are pitted against.

In this brilliant twelfth novel in the Detective Casey White series, Casey’s most recent case breaks her heart. In fact, trauma from her past enhances her compassion for victims. In this case, the body of a young woman is found under a thick layer of snow. Casey will pull out all of the stops to bring the killer to justice.

Protecting the crime scene is near to impossible with the inclement snow, so Casey and her team are in a race against time. Conflict of another sort arises, leaving Casey to become protective over a suspect that she is sure did not commit the heinous crime. But, when the body of another young girl is soon found in the snow as well, Casey is truly scratching her head.

As with previous books in the series, this one evokes intense emotions. The dynamic between Casey’s life with her husband, Jericho, and their two adopted children, as well as her complex working relationship with Tracy Fields, provides a compelling backdrop for Casey’s struggles. The shocking and surprising conclusion will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in this captivating series.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Profile Image for Courtney.
863 reviews
May 5, 2025
This one was not as good for me. I liked being able to continue following Casey’s story, but this one seemed to be all over the place. We had the bodies showing up days after each other, the Michael Gibson fiasco, the doctor being out and about, and Tracy acting weird. I really hate the fact it was a teacher behind the murders. It is overrated in mystery crime books. Also, I HATE how Casey and Tracy's relationship is right now.
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73 reviews
March 30, 2025
I was really hesitant about buying this book because I had a strong feeling I’d end up disappointed. The 11th book was such a solid ending—the kids were adopted, and it felt like a natural place to wrap things up. Adding another book didn’t seem necessary. But to my surprise, this one was a little better than expected, and it’s another decent stopping point. It’s where I’ll be finishing the series, anyway, because if what I thought happened really did happen, there’s really no moving past it, I don’t think.

I think it’s a good decision for Casey to step away from her job. After everything that happened with the Doctor and her essentially allowing him into their lives, putting her adopted daughter at risk, it makes sense.

I'm actually glad Tracy stole the D.A. job right out from under Casey. I didn’t know what to make of Tracy at first. Initially, she just seemed like an annoying, doe-eyed girl whose life had been handed to her. She didn’t seem to struggle with anything—until we learned she was Hannah, of course. After that reveal, I felt she started to grow into a more authentic character, but she definitely wasn’t well-developed at the beginning.

What really bothered me, though, was the decision to remove all of Casey’s team. I get that they wanted Casey and Tracy to bond as mother and daughter, but there was no need to strip everything else away, especially not Nichelle. I can see how this is affecting Tracy’s behavior, though, and I think it’s showing in the way her relationship with Casey is dissolving.

One thing that really stood out to me was the timing of Tracy’s behavior shift. After Casey and the Doctor talked, and he asked her if she still blamed Tracy for her kidnapping, it felt like Tracy suddenly changed. I can’t help but wonder if the Doctor somehow contacted Tracy and told her what Casey had said. Before that, they were doing okay, but then Tracy started acting cold, which felt so out of character for her. She’s taking more initiative at work without even consulting Casey, steals a job opportunity from right under her nose, and even skips out on a dinner she’d promised to attend. It felt like something had shifted behind the scenes, and not just simple ‘growing pains’.

Overall, I think this is a good stopping point for the series for several reasons:
1. Jericho is becoming sheriff again.
2. Casey is stepping back from her detective work to be a stay-at-home mom, which she definitely needs after the mess with the Doctor and (in my opinion) the strain it’s caused with Tracy. When Casey admitted to the Doctor in the last book that she blamed Tracy, I just knew that would come back to haunt her, and it seems like it has. The Doctor could easily do something with that info, especially considering his interest in Tracy. It definitely was not a good move for Casey and this book is chalk full of her bad decisions.
3. Tracy is starting to carve out a life of her own, hopefully moving beyond being just “the kidnapped daughter” and finding her own identity—separate from Casey.

This feels like a good place for Casey. She’s finally able to be the mom she’s always wanted to be, and Tabitha is three, conveniently the same age Hannah was when she lost her. It’s almost like she gets a chance to “make up” for lost time with a new daughter. But I also hope that Tracy’s growing independence, her new job and her growing separation from Casey will help Casey move on and see herself as more than just Tracy’s mom. From the start, Casey needed that space to rediscover herself, and hopefully, she’ll find that now. While I’m glad she never gave up on believing Hannah was alive, she had given up on herself in the process. Now, she can finally focus on herself and not be so tied to Tracy.
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1,762 reviews163 followers
February 4, 2025
Spangler Returns With One Of His Creepiest Killers Yet. Seriously, while Spangler has had some pretty creepy killers in this series in particular, this one is certainly near the top of that particular chart - and we see this from essentially the opening words of this text.

Maintaining the series cohesion, this tale is nearly as much about Detective Casey White's personal and professional struggles as it is the "freak of the week" murder mystery, so even as White finds herself going up against one of her toughest investigations to date... she's also encountering a lot of things that make her question a lot of things, and these ultimately could prove quite interesting indeed to the overall series - or even perhaps an ending at some point in the near-ish future?

For me, this particular tale, with its falsely accused high school student in particular, took a bit of a more personal tack, as I too ran into a somewhat similar situation at that age, so I know all too well what that feels like. In my personal case, while it wound up leading me to leave that school, it also wound up giving me everything I now have thanks to a very crucial several month period there between Fall 1998 and Summer 1999. I'll simply note that I have - still, all these years later - a very nicely written apology letter from one of the leaders of those falsely accusing me back then and that because of all of that, I met my high school mentor, Tommy Harris, then of the now long defunct Bartow Academy in Cartersville, Georgia - and it was Mr. Harris who became so instrumental in helping shape truly the rest of my life. So while we don't know how this situation affects the rest of this particular character's life in the world Spangler has created here, I can state with confidence that such situations *can* wind up ultimately benefitting the falsely accused - even though the hell they go through in the short term can be quite immense, and Spangler does a great job of showing this.

Read this book because it really is an excellently written creepy murder mystery set, as always with this series, in North Carolina's Outer Banks. And hey, maybe something in it will resonate with you too. Either way, make sure to leave a review once you've read it.

Very much recommended.
Profile Image for Joanne Dunn.
203 reviews
February 15, 2025
3.5 - 4 stars

Spangler has a way to combing the suspense of a serial killer with the continued development of the key characters and their lives which has you invested in the series. Even if you have not read the earlier books in the series, enough background is given along the way that you are not left wondering how a person or incident connects. There is a lot going on in this book, but the story kept me engaged, wanting to know how it would end. I did have my hunch on who the killer was early on, and when the arrest finally happened, the evidence there to connect the dots, the revelation of the motive the spurred his spree, why now, why like this, those pieces of the puzzle were left unanswered.

About book 12….

Detective Casey White and her daughter are once again faced with a serial killer in the outer banks, taking the lives of teen girls in a violent way and leaving them surrounded by a bizarre scene. A potential suspect, but gut instinct is telling Casey he is not their killer, politics pushing an agenda with devastating consequences.

The Doctor who escaped prison also adds to the suspense, where is he, why has he made contact, what are his plans….

Family, there is no blueprint to navigating the complexities that it brings.

On the home front, Casey and Jericho are trying to settle into their new norm. With the adoption, Jericho has taken the role of full-time dad, but will it be enough for him, and what impact will it have on the relationship. Navigating how they both feel, what they want and need alongside the needs of their children, both wanting to do what is right and no repeating mistakes of the past.

Tracy is also distancing herself, for all the steps forward in their relationship Casey thought they had made, there is a sense that things are slipping, that closeness widening, and not knowing why.
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2,080 reviews66 followers
February 19, 2025
When Detective Casey White is called to the scene of a murder, she is shocked to see that the victim is a young teenage girl. Her nude body was found in a junkyard. The thing that makes this scene even more strange is the precisely placed objects around the body. This was not a spur of the moment killing. This depraved individual planned this with precision and confidence that he would not be caught. The method of killing was savage and disturbing.

When another teenage girl is found killed in the same way with a collection around her, Casey knows there is a serial killer on the prowl in her town.

This story ticked with suspense and dread as to who the next victim would be. There was a lot going on in this story along with the search for a killer. Casey's personal life is in upheaval and she is playing a cat and mouse game with the Doctor. A man who escaped custody. She is determined to find him and put him back behind bars. This guy gives me the creeps. All of this is going on while also trying to investigate and solve this mystery. Casey's emotions were all over the place, but she is still single minded in her quest for justice.

You are able to read the point of view of the killer, which added more mystique to the mystery. But I still could not figure out the ritual of the collection, although for once I did peg the right person as the killer.

This is another wonderful installment in the Detective Casey White series. I really like the character of Casey White. The author has given her depth outside of knowing her as a detective. We know her personal struggles as well, which makes her more real to me. I look forward to book #13.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
660 reviews10 followers
February 27, 2025
Detective Casey White book 12

I love this series and always look forward to reading the next installment. This one had me hooked from start to finish. I flew through it and that ending definitely left me wanting more!

Getting in his car was a mistake. But as the frigid air whipped through her thin coat, she felt too cold to say no. Now, snowflakes settle on her long dark lashes. Ice-cold and forever fifteen years old, she’ll never see her mother’s smile again…

As the biggest snowstorm the Outer Banks has seen in decades ravages the coastline, Detective Casey White is called to an abandoned junk yard miles beyond the marshes. Teenager Jill Carter’s body is posed on her back, a look of terror frozen on her beautiful face. Casey’s heart breaks for Jill’s family. She vows she’ll do whatever it takes to find the merciless killer who left this girl out in the cold all alone.

But the unforgiving blanket of snow will soon claim the crime scene, and the team are up against the clock to catalogue any vital evidence… then Casey notices strange objects arranged in patterns around the girl’s body. Among them is a selection of perfectly preserved autumn leaves that has no place in the salvage yard in the dead of winter.

When the new District Attorney goes above Casey’s head to charge Jill’s high school sweetheart with the crime, Casey is certain she’s making a mistake. The poor boy is terrified and heartbroken, but he isn’t a murderer. Casey must rush to make sense of the sparse, ritualistic evidence they have, before another life is ruined.

As the snow continues to fall, another young girl is found frozen forever, the same strange items displayed around her body in a deliberate ritual. And Casey knows now this is only the beginning… Can Casey hunt down a killer determined to add another teenage girl to his collection, before it is too late?
Profile Image for Barbara Schultz.
4,229 reviews309 followers
January 22, 2025
Title: Gone in the Storm
Series: Detective Casey White Book 12
Author: B.R. Spangler
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Pub Date: February 24, 2025
My Rating: 4.2 Stars
Pages 317

Although this is book Twelve and I have only read a few I am still drawn to this for two reasons.
• I love mysteries and
• Outer Banks were always are favorite place to vacation

As the biggest snowstorm the Outer Banks has seen in decades ravages the coastline, Detective Casey White is called to an abandoned junk yard miles beyond the marshes. Teenager Jill Carter’s body is posed on her back, a look of terror frozen on her beautiful face. Casey’s heart breaks for Jill’s family. She vows she’ll do whatever it takes to find the merciless killer who left this girl out in the cold all alone.

The new DA is charging Jill’s high school sweetheart with the crime, Casey is certain she’s making a mistake. The poor boy is terrified and heartbroken, but is he the murderer?

Although this story could have taken place anywhere- I am glad it took place on the Outer Banks,
I now live in Southern California and we have plenty of beaches but to me nothing like Nags Head, Kills Devil Hills etc., and the other great places on the Outer Banks.
Yes! I am ready for the next Casey and Jericho adventure.

I want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for February 24, 2025.
Profile Image for Mags.
3,056 reviews38 followers
February 24, 2025
4.5⭐

Get ready for a thrilling ride as Detective Casey White faces her most challenging case yet!

When a high school student is accused of murdering his sweetheart Jill Carter, he is terrified and heartbroken.

But Casey's instincts scream that he couldn't be the killer. However, the new District Attorney has other ideas and is convinced of his guilt.

So, with time running out and lives hanging in the balance, Casey is determined to dig deep and uncover the truth.

Yet, just as she thinks the case couldn't get any darker another body surfaces eerily displayed just like Jill's. It's clear: a vicious killer is on the loose, and they won't stop until they've claimed more victims.

But proving a teenager's innocence whilst tracking down a ruthless killer isn't Casey's only battle. As she's also in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a creepy escaped convict. All whilst the biggest snowstorm in a decade ravages the Outer Banks.

Not to mention her private life is getting more complicated. As she and Jericho near the finish line in adopting the two children, they rescued in an earlier case. And Tracy Casey's long lost daughter starts to pull away.

And with a story that gradually builds the suspense and keeps you guessing at every turn. This instalment is an absolute gem and I couldn't recommend it more!

My thanks to Bookouture for the opportunity to read an early copy of Gone in the Storm. ☺️
Profile Image for Charlotte.
575 reviews21 followers
February 24, 2025
This is book 12 in a series, and me being me, I haven't read the previous 11. Whilst I feel that this worked as a standalone story, I do think I'd have had a deeper enjoyment if I'd read the rest of the series. So I would definitely recommend starting at the beginning and reading them all. Especially if you have Kindle unlimited as they all seem to be available on there.

Gone In The Storm is told mainly from Casey's perspective, with the occasional chapter showing the murders. I really liked this way of telling the story and feel it worked really well. The pacing was spot on and steady, ramping up towards the end which is usual for this genre.

I thought the writing was spot on, with just the right level of detail for a crime novel. There was mention of s3xual abuse, and fairly descriptive depictions of murder, I did not find this upsetting/distressing at all, but readers should be aware.

The plot was exciting and well executed, although I did guess who the killer was early on. As I mentioned at the start of my review, there were elements of previous books which I'm now really keen to go back and read. I need to know more about 'the Doctor'.

This is possibly the best crime series I've ever read (part) of.
Profile Image for Ashley Sawyer.
497 reviews39 followers
February 22, 2025
Gone in the Storm by B. R. Spangler is the twelfth book in the Detective Casey White series, but it can definitely be read as a standalone novel.

When Detective Casey White is called to a murder scene in a junkyard she finds a young teenage girl, nude, with various objects placed precisely around her body. When another teenage girl is found in the exact same savage way, with a collection of objects around her, Detective White realizes there is a serial killer in the Outer Banks. Caught in a deadly cat and mouse game with the killer, can Casey find the perpetrator and put him back behind bars? Or will she herself and her family be in jeopardy?

This novel had a great plot and a pretty steady pace. I have not previously read any of the series but I don't feel like I was missing anything by the way it was written. The characters are very well written and full of emotion and the suspense does not let up. Definitely interested in checking out the rest of the series!!

Thank you to NetGalley, B. R. Spangler, and Bookouture for this ARC. Expected publication date is February 24th 2025.
Profile Image for Lesley Goldthorpe.
182 reviews1 follower
December 8, 2025
Gone in the Storm is another tense, emotionally charged entry in B.R. Spangler’s Casey White series, and it delivers exactly what fans of the series come for: a fast-moving investigation, a chilling mystery, and that constant undercurrent of danger that keeps you flipping pages.
The book opens with a body discovered after a brutal storm, and right away Spangler uses the weather as more than just a backdrop — the atmosphere feels heavy, unpredictable, and a little claustrophobic, mirroring the case itself. Detective Casey White is once again thrown into a situation that tests both her instincts and her resilience. She’s sharp, determined, and still carrying the weight of her past, which always adds an emotional edge to her choices.
The twists in this one feel tight and well-timed. Every new clue seems to open a door to something darker, and the storm’s aftermath creates that perfect “anyone could be hiding anything” vibe. Spangler also does a great job weaving together the personal stakes with the procedural side of the story so it never feels purely plot-driven — you’re invested in the people just as much as the investigation.
Profile Image for Anne.
764 reviews
January 19, 2025
Gone in the Storm is a good read in the authors Casey White series. It certainly hits the ground running with a great start and I was drawn into the story quickly. A teenage girl is found murdered and Casey and her team investigate with very few leads to follow. The authors writing is engaging and the story flows easily. The plot line is good although I did guess correctly who the killer was early on. Casey is under pressure to close the investigation and has misgivings that prove to be right. I did enjoy this read but it didn't wow me. There are a lot of different threads here that give the story more depth but in my opinion take the focus off the investigation. I feel the story started off well, then lost pace where the investigation slowed and the last quarter of the story is a fast paced and riveting read. So .... overall a good read that I'd recommend and I'm looking forward to the next book to see what B.R. Spangler has in store for Casey.

3.5 stars
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187 reviews7 followers
February 1, 2025
Slipping back into the Detective Casey White series is like slipping into your favorite cozy sweatshirt. I loved catching up with Casey and her team and family as she investigated several killings in the Outer Banks, in the latest installment of the series. Gone in the Storm is not just a riveting police procedural but what makes it special is the deep dive into the character of Casey White, a detective originally from Philadelphia, now married and living and working in the Outer Banks.

Fans of the series will definitely want to pick up book 12 and those readers who are jumping into the latest without reading the previous novels will still have context as the author does a great job of giving enough background material without interrupting the flow of the current story. I can’t wait to find out what happens next with Casey, Jericho, Tracy and the kids!

Thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Profile Image for Joanie Hinton.
741 reviews28 followers
February 20, 2025
Detective Casey White is called to a junkyard where the naked body of a young high school girl is found murdered. There are items piled in a certain manner around the scene that seem to be collections placed there with great care. Do they have significance to the murder...then a second young girl who knew the first is found murdered with the same collections around her body. So, there must be a significant connection, right...While dealing with the two murders Casey is also working the case of a doctor who escaped prison and the FBI is having no luck finding him and Casey has a connection to his crimes. The doctor shows up at the funeral of the first victim and while Casey gives chase, he again gets away, but while searching for him a third high school girl is found murdered with the same collections. Will Casey and her team find the killer before there is a fourth...
(Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy)
Profile Image for Sue.
857 reviews
January 17, 2025
A teenage girl is found nude, assaulted and murdered. There are objects placed near her.
Casey White is called out to investigate.

I have read several of the Detective Casey White series, and have enjoyed them all.
This one has a tinge of sadness in it. Casey's life seems to be in turmoil at home, and also at work.
I don't want to give out any spoilers, the reader will have to read the book to find out what I am talking about.
The investigation seems to stutter, as there are very few clues, but someone from Casey's past gives her some pointers on where to look, and who to look for.

For a change, I did manage to predict the murderer before the end - probably a first for a B R Spangler thriller, for me!

Very enjoyable, very unputdownable, and extremely suspenseful. Perfect combination for a crime thriller.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the DRC.
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2,295 reviews53 followers
January 22, 2025
It's not the first time the author presents a book filled to the rafters with emotions. Not only does he incorporate them in the crime cases but also in Casey's and Jericho's lives. I was gasping and hoping it would not come to what I feared it could come to. Did it or did it not is not for me to reveal though ;)

One thing after another went on and that what made me so invested in this book. One person stood out for me as being the culprit rather early in the book, but as per usual I thought I would miss the ball completely. It was a feeling I had and it stayed with me until the end. I, for once, was allowed to congratulate myself. :)

For one moment I lived one of my worst nightmares, but a sentence at the end reassured me. Phiew.

This is another splendid read written by this talented author. 5 stars

Thank you
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14.2k reviews167 followers
February 25, 2025
This is one of my favourite police procedural series and I love Casey White and the Outer Bank setting.
It's a very intense story with subplots that involves Casey's private life and past cases.
A teenager killed, a storm that cancel any trace on the crime scene, a suspect that is probably innocent. Great changes in Casey's private life, fear of losing and tensions.
This is a story that kept me on the edge and rooting for Casey as I wanted her private life be happy.
The mystery is solid and twisty, I didn't guess the twists and it kept surprising me till the end.
Plenty of suspence, character development, excellent storytelling.
CAn't wait for the next story.
Many thanks to Bookouture for this digital copy, all opinions are mine.
Profile Image for Melissa * bookedwithmel.
678 reviews15 followers
March 4, 2025
As soon as I saw this book compared to a Lisa Regan book I knew I had to read it. And those of you that have been around awhile know how much I enjoy police procedurals with women detectives, another big selling point.

I like Casey White and Tracy Fields. They have an interesting dynamic between the two of them and I definitely want to read more of this series to understand it better.

I was easily sucked into this book. I needed to know who the murderer was, and why he was targeting the teenage girls. And what the connection to the collection of seemly random items meant to the story.

I enjoyed getting both Casey’s POV and the murderer’s. There’s just something about getting to see into the murderer’s mind.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC of this book.
Profile Image for Stephanie Richey.
211 reviews3 followers
April 2, 2025
I’ve been a huge fan of this series since the beginning, and am always wanting to jump to the next story, but this one was my least favorite. I’ve loved how Casey has always had a full team, and marine patrol situations involved and a lot more danger, but this one was very MEH in comparison to all of the other books. I didn’t like Tracy’s complete shift in her character, most of the rest of the team is gone, just so many things in this book did not work for me, nor did it have as much excitement as I’m used to. I’m still curious to see where the story goes in the next installment to see if some of the issues resolve, but I think the series is hitting a stopping point soon with the track it’s going.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC in exchange for my honest feedback
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1,700 reviews40 followers
May 2, 2025
I really like this series and I have gotten to know Casey and Jericho a little in the course of them. I also really like the setting - the Outer Banks is somewhere that sounds interesting but where I have never been. One day!

Casey is tasked with finding out what happened to teenage girls who were killed on her patch. The killer left items nearby which were a bit mysterious. What do they mean? Will it bring her closer to solving the case?

As well as tackling this case, Casey is trying to find the Doctor, who escaped from custody and who is a threat to her family.

This was a solid police procedural.

4 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture.
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83 reviews1 follower
August 9, 2025
This was everything I expected it to be—twisty, mysterious, loveable, and heartfelt with a side of heart break at the end of the book. The writing was absolutely amazing as it always has been from Spangler, every single one of these books in the series has made me read through it in at least a day or two, I even find that the twists are so good that you find yourself unable to stop reading.
I have never been more obsessed with a series and upset that this one is coming to an end. Definitely will be buying every single copy to have in person so I can constantly reread this series whenever I feel like it. I hope the next book will be just as wonderful as this one was!!
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5,160 reviews118 followers
February 23, 2025
Not a junkyard dog but a junkyard death greets Casey in a cold snap in the Outer Banks.
She and her much reduced treat race to figure out who is preying on high school girls and arranging the special items left at each crime scene.
Change is swirling all around Casey and she will have to face them.
I wasn’t thrilled with the ending. I was very disappointed in Tracy. I thought she treated Casey badly.
I also wasn’t enthusiastic about the decision Casey comes to………guess I’ll have to wait and see.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the early read.
2,067 reviews8 followers
February 23, 2025
Another captivating story that hooks you from the beginning with the first murder - both the means of murder and the murder scene. At the same time, the dynamics between Casey and her daughter/co-worker Tracy are a secondary part of the story which leads to some surprising twists. And as if that isn't enough for Casey to deal with, she is also spending her late nights/early mornings working on trying to find a criminal who has escaped from jail. While you may guess at the killer prior to the ending, you will want to read to the end to tie up the mystery of the clues left at the murder scenes.
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83 reviews
February 26, 2025
I love this series, I love everything about it and everyone in it. I loved this book and even though I guessed who the killer was within the first few chapters based off the initials I don’t care, it still gripped me throughout.

BUT… I don’t want Casey to give up being a Detective but only because I don’t want the series to end… and Tracy not turning up for pizza? I’ve got a feeling the doctors got her and that’ll be what the next book is about… I could be wrong but it was odd…

Can we have the next book yet?
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2,482 reviews32 followers
February 28, 2025
This author writes a great detective story. Detective Casey is called out to a possible homicide, a body in the snow.
This book was such a page turner, more than one body has turned up with obvious signs of the same killer.
There was plenty of back story in this tale too. The creepy escaped criminal that wreaks havoc in their personal life. Life decisions to be made for a successful adoption.
Meanwhile the story continues with more clues, I'm obviously clueless as I didn't see it coming.
Fantastic story I highly recommend it.
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161 reviews1 follower
January 25, 2025
I’ve done all the books in this series and while you don’t need to read all of them, it does fill in a few details. I enjoyed this book but I didn’t love it. At times I felt there was too many things happening in the book and not all necessary for the story. I did figure out who the killer was pretty early on. At times the pacing is a little slow and then the last 25% is fast pace. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.
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597 reviews6 followers
February 8, 2025
Another great installment for the Casey White series.
The storyline was wonderful. It kept my attention and I couldn’t put it down.
I really enjoy learning more about Casey and Jericho. This one gave me some very tense moments. It was emotional and I really need the next book to see how it goes.
A definite must read. Many thanks to the author and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this one.
622 reviews
March 10, 2025
Book # 12 in the Detective Casey White series. This book in this series was probably the slowest for me to get into until about halfway. Casey is on the hunt for another serial killer, leaving girls with a collection and frozen in the snow. Casey and Tracy are back. I do really love this series because of the cases and the characters and will keep reading as long as this author keeps writing this series! You will be hooked on this series!
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