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Girl in the Mist: A gripping and completely unputdownable crime thriller
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Expected 27 May 26Her entire body shakes as she runs through the mist, barely keeping her screams bottled inside. She finds somewhere safe to hide, but the image of the figure dressed head-to-toe in black flashes through her mind. Someone is coming for her…
When reports come in of an attack on a group of friends on the grounds of an abandoned summer camp, Detective Morgan Brookes races to the scene. Seeing a body in the lake, she throws herself into the freezing water, but the boy’s battered face and blue lips are evidence that she is far too late. With his killer at large, and one young girl missing, a desperate search ensues.
Everyone in town believes the camp is haunted, but not a soul knew the teens had ventured there to look for ghosts. The only witness was the caretaker, and his filthy, dilapidated house puts the whole team on edge. But when Morgan meets the girl who survived, trembling in her hospital bed, and hears about a female figure she saw in the mist, a shiver runs through her. Is this the young girl’s imagination running wild, the killer, or another victim?
With rain flooding Rydal Falls, washing away all evidence and reducing visibility in the camp, Morgan must throw everything she has into unravelling this mystery and finding the young girl lost in the mist. But will the twisted killer stalking the mountains get there first?
Nail-biting, twisty and impossible to put down. If you love gripping thrillers from Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you’ll be absolutely hooked!
What readers are saying about Helen
‘Wow!!!… I did NOT in a million years see THAT coming!!!… I smashed this in one sitting and could not sleep until I finished it which ended up being 3am!!!… Absolutely unputdownable page-turning book… Absolutely LOVED IT… I was just gobsmacked by the twist… Will stay with me for a long time.’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I devoured it over two evenings (I was working both days or I'd have read it quicker) – and I stayed up until WAY past my bedtime on the first night because I didn't want to put it down!’ Urban Sapphire, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I read this book in one sitting… I was hooked from the first page… OMG what a case… a real rollercoaster of a read… will get your heart pumping. I absolutely loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My heart is still pounding hours after the last page. Oh my God what a heart-stopping read… I had goosebumps. I had chills… It grabs you from page one… hold tight until the last page and beyond.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a book!… I found myself holding my breath and having to read the last few chapters on into the early hours of the morning because I just needed to find out what happened.’ Mrs Bloggs’ Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When reports come in of an attack on a group of friends on the grounds of an abandoned summer camp, Detective Morgan Brookes races to the scene. Seeing a body in the lake, she throws herself into the freezing water, but the boy’s battered face and blue lips are evidence that she is far too late. With his killer at large, and one young girl missing, a desperate search ensues.
Everyone in town believes the camp is haunted, but not a soul knew the teens had ventured there to look for ghosts. The only witness was the caretaker, and his filthy, dilapidated house puts the whole team on edge. But when Morgan meets the girl who survived, trembling in her hospital bed, and hears about a female figure she saw in the mist, a shiver runs through her. Is this the young girl’s imagination running wild, the killer, or another victim?
With rain flooding Rydal Falls, washing away all evidence and reducing visibility in the camp, Morgan must throw everything she has into unravelling this mystery and finding the young girl lost in the mist. But will the twisted killer stalking the mountains get there first?
Nail-biting, twisty and impossible to put down. If you love gripping thrillers from Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you’ll be absolutely hooked!
What readers are saying about Helen
‘Wow!!!… I did NOT in a million years see THAT coming!!!… I smashed this in one sitting and could not sleep until I finished it which ended up being 3am!!!… Absolutely unputdownable page-turning book… Absolutely LOVED IT… I was just gobsmacked by the twist… Will stay with me for a long time.’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I devoured it over two evenings (I was working both days or I'd have read it quicker) – and I stayed up until WAY past my bedtime on the first night because I didn't want to put it down!’ Urban Sapphire, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I read this book in one sitting… I was hooked from the first page… OMG what a case… a real rollercoaster of a read… will get your heart pumping. I absolutely loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My heart is still pounding hours after the last page. Oh my God what a heart-stopping read… I had goosebumps. I had chills… It grabs you from page one… hold tight until the last page and beyond.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a book!… I found myself holding my breath and having to read the last few chapters on into the early hours of the morning because I just needed to find out what happened.’ Mrs Bloggs’ Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Expected publication May 27, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Girl in the mist a compelling crime thriller, and someone a twisted killer figure dressed head to toe in black is coming for her as she runs through the mist.
Abandoned Buttermere summer camp with rain running through Rydal Falls washing away all the evidence.
Its a big mystery to unravel can she get there before this figure does.
D Morgan Brookes this is book eighteen in the series,
Disturbing chapters from one of the best this author has delivered.
Enjoyed everything about this story to keep you on your toes reading.
Abandoned Buttermere summer camp with rain running through Rydal Falls washing away all the evidence.
Its a big mystery to unravel can she get there before this figure does.
D Morgan Brookes this is book eighteen in the series,
Disturbing chapters from one of the best this author has delivered.
Enjoyed everything about this story to keep you on your toes reading.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
When a teenager Tori is found on the bleak fells above Rydal falls and her 2 friends, Dawson and Scarlett missing, Ben, Morgan and the team have a race on their hands to discover the truth of what happened that cold misty evening. In typical Morgan style she shows disregard for her own safety in her quest to get justice for the victims.
Girl in the Mist was gripping and kept me hooked from the start. The eerie setting and myths about "The Watcher" added to the tension, I loved how the mystery slowly unfolded. The suspense kept building right up to the ending, and I didn’t see some of the reveals coming at all. A chilling, fast-paced read that’s perfect for anyone who enjoys crime procedures with a creepy edge.
Hard to believe its book 18 in the series. I couldn't put it down, and read in just two sittings.
Girl in the Mist was gripping and kept me hooked from the start. The eerie setting and myths about "The Watcher" added to the tension, I loved how the mystery slowly unfolded. The suspense kept building right up to the ending, and I didn’t see some of the reveals coming at all. A chilling, fast-paced read that’s perfect for anyone who enjoys crime procedures with a creepy edge.
Hard to believe its book 18 in the series. I couldn't put it down, and read in just two sittings.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Should You Shelf This? – Girl in the Mist by Helen Phifer
🪝 The Hook
When three friends venture into an abandoned, allegedly haunted summer camp on the foggy fells above Rydal Falls, Detective Morgan Brookes is called to the scene after an attack leaves one dead and a young girl missing. With rain washing away evidence and a shadowy figure lurking in the mist, Morgan races against the clock — and her own reckless instincts — to find the truth before the killer does.
Why You Should Shelf It:
✅ Eerie, Immersive Atmosphere: The fog-drenched abandoned summer camp setting drips with dread — equal parts Friday the 13th vibes and moody British countryside.
✅ Morgan Brookes at Her Best: Bold, empathetic, and endearingly reckless, Morgan remains one of crime fiction's most compelling female detectives — and this installment puts her bravery (and stubbornness) on full display.
✅ Perfectly Paced Tension: Each chapter ratchets up the stakes with a cliffhanger energy that makes it nearly impossible to put down, with a twist many readers didn't see coming.
Why You Should Skip It:
❌ Familiar Territory: If you've read widely in the British procedural genre, the plot framework may feel recognizable — this one leans into a well-worn formula rather than subverting it.
❌ Series Baggage: While it works as a standalone, longtime fans will get far more out of the team dynamics and recurring character arcs — newcomers may feel slightly outside the inner circle.
⭐ Final Rating: 4.5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
A familiar tune played exceptionally well — Phifer proves that eighteen books in, she can still make the mist feel chilling and the pages turn themselves.
🪝 The Hook
When three friends venture into an abandoned, allegedly haunted summer camp on the foggy fells above Rydal Falls, Detective Morgan Brookes is called to the scene after an attack leaves one dead and a young girl missing. With rain washing away evidence and a shadowy figure lurking in the mist, Morgan races against the clock — and her own reckless instincts — to find the truth before the killer does.
Why You Should Shelf It:
✅ Eerie, Immersive Atmosphere: The fog-drenched abandoned summer camp setting drips with dread — equal parts Friday the 13th vibes and moody British countryside.
✅ Morgan Brookes at Her Best: Bold, empathetic, and endearingly reckless, Morgan remains one of crime fiction's most compelling female detectives — and this installment puts her bravery (and stubbornness) on full display.
✅ Perfectly Paced Tension: Each chapter ratchets up the stakes with a cliffhanger energy that makes it nearly impossible to put down, with a twist many readers didn't see coming.
Why You Should Skip It:
❌ Familiar Territory: If you've read widely in the British procedural genre, the plot framework may feel recognizable — this one leans into a well-worn formula rather than subverting it.
❌ Series Baggage: While it works as a standalone, longtime fans will get far more out of the team dynamics and recurring character arcs — newcomers may feel slightly outside the inner circle.
⭐ Final Rating: 4.5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
A familiar tune played exceptionally well — Phifer proves that eighteen books in, she can still make the mist feel chilling and the pages turn themselves.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the eighteenth installment in the Detective Morgan Brookes series, one of my favorites. It can be read as a standalone as crucial background information about the recurring main characters is revealed throughout the narrative.
After three friends are attacked one misty evening at an abandoned summer camp rumored to be haunted, Morgan and her team race to investigate, despite the dangerously poor visibility. When a body is spotted in the middle of a lake, Morgan disregards caution and risks her life by jumping into the freezing water to retrieve it. Unfortunately, she is too late, as the young man, one of the three friends, is already dead, his head bashed in. While a second victim did escape, a third one is still missing.
Helen Phifer is an author whose name alone compels me to request the title without reading the synopsis. Her books are so captivating that I often find myself unable to put them down until I’ve finished them.
This twisty plot is suspenseful and a bit spooky as the tension escalates. Interspersed with the pressure of the case is some biting humor.
Engrossing and fast-paced, it is an ideal read for fans of British police procedurals, mysteries, and thrillers.
I like Morgan. She is a smart, capable, empathetic protagonist, dogged in her investigations although she does often go rogue and puts herself in danger. There is a convivial, teasing dynamic within the investigative team (well, except for Amber!). Morgan’s Aunt Ettie always adds a wee bit of the mystical to a story.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @Bookouture for the DRC.
After three friends are attacked one misty evening at an abandoned summer camp rumored to be haunted, Morgan and her team race to investigate, despite the dangerously poor visibility. When a body is spotted in the middle of a lake, Morgan disregards caution and risks her life by jumping into the freezing water to retrieve it. Unfortunately, she is too late, as the young man, one of the three friends, is already dead, his head bashed in. While a second victim did escape, a third one is still missing.
Helen Phifer is an author whose name alone compels me to request the title without reading the synopsis. Her books are so captivating that I often find myself unable to put them down until I’ve finished them.
This twisty plot is suspenseful and a bit spooky as the tension escalates. Interspersed with the pressure of the case is some biting humor.
Engrossing and fast-paced, it is an ideal read for fans of British police procedurals, mysteries, and thrillers.
I like Morgan. She is a smart, capable, empathetic protagonist, dogged in her investigations although she does often go rogue and puts herself in danger. There is a convivial, teasing dynamic within the investigative team (well, except for Amber!). Morgan’s Aunt Ettie always adds a wee bit of the mystical to a story.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @Bookouture for the DRC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Girl in the Mist by Helen Phifer is an exciting addition to the Detective Morgan Brookes series. The atmosphere is palpable, with the mist shrouding the abandoned summer camp adding an eerie tension that perfectly complements the plot. As always, the author's writing is sharp and immersive, pulling me into the chilling narrative where every page is filled with suspense. Love, love, love these characters, and Detective Brookes is great; her determination and vulnerability make her relatable and compelling as she navigates the disturbing aftermath of the attack on a group of friends. The author does an impressive job of balancing the supernatural elements with the gritty realism of crime investigation, which sometimes left me questioning what was real and what might be merely a figment of the imagination.
With the twists and red herrings, I found myself racing to uncover the truth behind the missing girl and the identity of the killer, never quite sure who to trust. The pacing is perfect, with each chapter ending on a cliffhanger that makes it nearly impossible to put the book down.
Overall, Girl in the Mist is a hauntingly captivating read, and the author has once again delivered a gripping crime thriller that is not to be missed. I would highly recommend this book and this series, especially for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery.
#GirlintheMist #NetGalley @bookouture
With the twists and red herrings, I found myself racing to uncover the truth behind the missing girl and the identity of the killer, never quite sure who to trust. The pacing is perfect, with each chapter ending on a cliffhanger that makes it nearly impossible to put the book down.
Overall, Girl in the Mist is a hauntingly captivating read, and the author has once again delivered a gripping crime thriller that is not to be missed. I would highly recommend this book and this series, especially for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery.
#GirlintheMist #NetGalley @bookouture
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Girl in the mist by Helen Phifer is the 18th book in the Detective Morgan Brookes series and yet again she doesn’t disappoint.
Three teenage friends decide to visit the abandoned summer camp that is supposed to be haunted as legends say in Rydal falls but only one returns.
Detective Morgan and Ben and the rest of the team visit the site to find any clues where the teenagers are gone. But the weather is bad with poor visibility, but they do the best they can. As usual Morgan doesn’t always follow the rules. So, when he spots something in the lake she jumps in to investigate. She discovers that it is one of the teenagers but unfortunately it is to late he is dead. But the other one (Scarlett) is still missing. So, they start their investigation in the nearest local remote farms. But either of them hasn’t seen anything amiss.
Helen Phifer is one of my goes to authors and always read her book. Even without read her Blurbs. This is another fantastic police procedural. Which I found to me more atmospheric and eerie feel to it than the others in the series. I love the character of Morgan, always getting herself in to trouble to get the job done, but also the reast of the team they are like one big happy family. This like the other books drew me in from the start and I got so immersive. I couldn’t stop reading until the small hours. Another 5-star read from me.
Three teenage friends decide to visit the abandoned summer camp that is supposed to be haunted as legends say in Rydal falls but only one returns.
Detective Morgan and Ben and the rest of the team visit the site to find any clues where the teenagers are gone. But the weather is bad with poor visibility, but they do the best they can. As usual Morgan doesn’t always follow the rules. So, when he spots something in the lake she jumps in to investigate. She discovers that it is one of the teenagers but unfortunately it is to late he is dead. But the other one (Scarlett) is still missing. So, they start their investigation in the nearest local remote farms. But either of them hasn’t seen anything amiss.
Helen Phifer is one of my goes to authors and always read her book. Even without read her Blurbs. This is another fantastic police procedural. Which I found to me more atmospheric and eerie feel to it than the others in the series. I love the character of Morgan, always getting herself in to trouble to get the job done, but also the reast of the team they are like one big happy family. This like the other books drew me in from the start and I got so immersive. I couldn’t stop reading until the small hours. Another 5-star read from me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Girl in the Mist
Helen Phifer
May 27, 2026
Three teens take off to film an area in the Fells where an old, abandoned family camp existed. Dawson, Tori and Scarlet are on edge while driving through the mist and fog, not sure where the camp would surface. When Dawson stopped the car to check on a girl he was certain crossed the road. The girls began to scream. He went onto the roadside running to try to find her. The 911 call comes in to investigate the three lost in the area by the lake in the mountains. When Morgan arrives with the department staff she sees someone in the lake. Despite the cold water and dangers of severe drops into the deep water she headed in. It has been said that many people have drowned in the large pond. With help from another detective, Morgan survives with the body in her arms.
Girl in the MIst will be published by Bookouture on May 27, 2026. I was able to read and review Phifer’s latest novel via NetGalley. Her eighteenth in the Detective Morgan Brookes series, it once again provides her readers with a page-turning, heavy duty suspense adventure. This latest of the series is filled with apprehension and uncertainty of what could happen next. Don’t miss it!
Helen Phifer
May 27, 2026
Three teens take off to film an area in the Fells where an old, abandoned family camp existed. Dawson, Tori and Scarlet are on edge while driving through the mist and fog, not sure where the camp would surface. When Dawson stopped the car to check on a girl he was certain crossed the road. The girls began to scream. He went onto the roadside running to try to find her. The 911 call comes in to investigate the three lost in the area by the lake in the mountains. When Morgan arrives with the department staff she sees someone in the lake. Despite the cold water and dangers of severe drops into the deep water she headed in. It has been said that many people have drowned in the large pond. With help from another detective, Morgan survives with the body in her arms.
Girl in the MIst will be published by Bookouture on May 27, 2026. I was able to read and review Phifer’s latest novel via NetGalley. Her eighteenth in the Detective Morgan Brookes series, it once again provides her readers with a page-turning, heavy duty suspense adventure. This latest of the series is filled with apprehension and uncertainty of what could happen next. Don’t miss it!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book had great pacing, plenty of tension and suspense. As you move through the story, each chapter lures you in even more with the twists and thrills. This story can work as a standalone but goes down more smoothly if you have read the rest of the series. Detective Morgan Brookes is endearing, compelling, smart and gutsy throughout each book in this series. Phifer has developed and strengthen her characters with each edition of this series. I am always excited when a new book comes out because they constantly keep you guessing until the end. Three friends go to a haunted summer camp and one of the neighbors, Amos hears a scream and starts a search around the camp grounds. He comes across a teenage girl terrified in one of the cabins and calls the cops. That is when Morgan and her team arrive and start to search and Morgan sees a body floating in the lake and jumps in and almost drowns herself. Her team is able to pull her and the body out of the lake but the young teenage boy is dead. It is up to Morgan and her team to find out who Terrified these kids and killing them. This is a well-crafted mystery that I highly recommend.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The queen of spooky hits the ball out of the park yet again! Book 18 in the Morgan Brookes series didn’t disappoint, a cracking story from Helen as usual! I feel rather than getting old and stale this series gets better with every book. I particularly liked the spooky vibe in this book it added another dimension to the story. I must be on the same spooky detective wavelength as Helen because I guessed the bad guy very early on but this didn’t spoil the story in any way. I thoroughly enjoyed it, I would not hesitate in recommending this series it’s fabulous. The book could be read as a standalone but reading from book one is recommended so that you can get to know the characters and the relationships that they have to each other. To summarise this is a brilliant serial killer story that kept me interested, engaged and wanting more. Roll on book 19!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. Publication date 27 May 2026.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. Publication date 27 May 2026.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
🚨 Review: Can Morgan Stay Out of Trouble?
Morgan is back for adventure nr. 18, and she’s already diving into freezing ponds and haunted legends!🌲❄️ When a group of teens heads toward an abandoned summer camp in the thick Rydal Falls fog, they stumble into a nightmare of missing girls and "The Watcher" urban myths.
Why you need to read this:
° The Stakes: One found, two dead, and a race against time for the rest.
° The Drama: High-tension rescues and frustrating meddlers slowing down the case.
° The Vibe: Spooky, atmospheric, and heart-wrenching.
Morgan’s bravery (or recklessness, depending on who you ask 😉) is on full display here as she puts everything on the line to save these kids.
It’s a solid 5/5 stars—I literally could not put it down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Want to read my full review on this book? You can find it there; https://cindieslibrary.com/girl-in-th...
Morgan is back for adventure nr. 18, and she’s already diving into freezing ponds and haunted legends!🌲❄️ When a group of teens heads toward an abandoned summer camp in the thick Rydal Falls fog, they stumble into a nightmare of missing girls and "The Watcher" urban myths.
Why you need to read this:
° The Stakes: One found, two dead, and a race against time for the rest.
° The Drama: High-tension rescues and frustrating meddlers slowing down the case.
° The Vibe: Spooky, atmospheric, and heart-wrenching.
Morgan’s bravery (or recklessness, depending on who you ask 😉) is on full display here as she puts everything on the line to save these kids.
It’s a solid 5/5 stars—I literally could not put it down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Want to read my full review on this book? You can find it there; https://cindieslibrary.com/girl-in-th...
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“Girl in the Mist” is the 18th book in the Detective Morgan Brookes series by author Helen Phifer. This was my first outing with this author and series. Color me impressed.
Listen, I grew up in the 80s and loved a good Friday the 13th movie. So you mention a group of young people being attacked in an abandoned summer camp, I’m there. Sign me up. Well, not to go to the summer camp, but to read about it.
Detective Morgan Brookes is an interesting character. She doesn’t mind going against the flow. She literally risks life and limb to investigate any situation.
The book had moments of humor, but overall, there were many heart-pounding moments. I was on the edge of my seat (figuratively) throughout the book. It was such an easy read, but I didn’t want to miss a single detail.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
Listen, I grew up in the 80s and loved a good Friday the 13th movie. So you mention a group of young people being attacked in an abandoned summer camp, I’m there. Sign me up. Well, not to go to the summer camp, but to read about it.
Detective Morgan Brookes is an interesting character. She doesn’t mind going against the flow. She literally risks life and limb to investigate any situation.
The book had moments of humor, but overall, there were many heart-pounding moments. I was on the edge of my seat (figuratively) throughout the book. It was such an easy read, but I didn’t want to miss a single detail.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
April 25, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.
When a teenager is found dead and another is missing detective Morgan Brookes is determined to find her. Is it linked to the creepy tale of the watcher, and is Morgan going to get herself into another dangerous situation.
Another book in this series, and another total hit! Really enjoyed every page of this one. Familiar characters create a really good read. A complete page turner. Exciting and suspenseful making it hard to put down. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately I was proven correct on who did it in this book. There were lots of clues sprinkled throughout. This didn’t distract from my enjoyment of the book though.
I would 100% encourage people to give this one a go (and the whole series)!
When a teenager is found dead and another is missing detective Morgan Brookes is determined to find her. Is it linked to the creepy tale of the watcher, and is Morgan going to get herself into another dangerous situation.
Another book in this series, and another total hit! Really enjoyed every page of this one. Familiar characters create a really good read. A complete page turner. Exciting and suspenseful making it hard to put down. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately I was proven correct on who did it in this book. There were lots of clues sprinkled throughout. This didn’t distract from my enjoyment of the book though.
I would 100% encourage people to give this one a go (and the whole series)!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Girl in the Mist is another gripping book in the Detective Morgan Brookes series.
The book is very atmsopheric as Morgan, Ben and their team are racing against the clock to find the three friends that were attacked at an eerily abandoned summer camp with a reputation of being haunted.
Tension mounts with every chapter and Morgan is fiercely determined to bring the missing girl home.
Two more girls go missing and the stakes are even higher.
The team is exhausted and Morgan once again puts her life on the line.
Helen Phifer leads the reader down a path that is hauntingly twisted.
Girl in The Mist is my favourite in the series to date: until Book 19 that is.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the privilege of reading and reviewing Girl in the Mist.
The book is very atmsopheric as Morgan, Ben and their team are racing against the clock to find the three friends that were attacked at an eerily abandoned summer camp with a reputation of being haunted.
Tension mounts with every chapter and Morgan is fiercely determined to bring the missing girl home.
Two more girls go missing and the stakes are even higher.
The team is exhausted and Morgan once again puts her life on the line.
Helen Phifer leads the reader down a path that is hauntingly twisted.
Girl in The Mist is my favourite in the series to date: until Book 19 that is.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the privilege of reading and reviewing Girl in the Mist.
April 29, 2026
I always get excited when a new Detective Morgan Brookes book lands on my Kindle—especially when I’m lucky enough to receive an advance copy from NetGalley.
This series never disappoints, and while I love the returning characters, I can’t help but feel sorry for the residents of Rydale Falls—trouble seems to follow them everywhere. In this instalment, the stakes are high, with two deaths and two missing girls, and time quickly running out. The tension builds brilliantly as Morgan pieces together the clues in a race against the clock, leading to another gripping and satisfying conclusion.
I’m still awaiting wedding bells.. It’s mentioned again in this book, and I’m more than ready to see them finally walk down the aisle!
This series never disappoints, and while I love the returning characters, I can’t help but feel sorry for the residents of Rydale Falls—trouble seems to follow them everywhere. In this instalment, the stakes are high, with two deaths and two missing girls, and time quickly running out. The tension builds brilliantly as Morgan pieces together the clues in a race against the clock, leading to another gripping and satisfying conclusion.
I’m still awaiting wedding bells.. It’s mentioned again in this book, and I’m more than ready to see them finally walk down the aisle!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is another Morgan Brookes fast paced thriller.
She is one of my favourite female Detectives - thinks on her feet and follows her hunches.
In this book, she follows her hunches regarding her Aunt Ettie's new boyfriend.
Not a fan of her going rogue so often. In this day and age, one has to tell SOMEONE where they are going, there is too much going on in this world - it is safer to do so.
Ben gets chummy with Morgan's suspect, and she isn't too happy about that.
Loved the book, and love this series. I hope there are many more Morgan Brookes books for me to read in the future.
I recommend
She is one of my favourite female Detectives - thinks on her feet and follows her hunches.
In this book, she follows her hunches regarding her Aunt Ettie's new boyfriend.
Not a fan of her going rogue so often. In this day and age, one has to tell SOMEONE where they are going, there is too much going on in this world - it is safer to do so.
Ben gets chummy with Morgan's suspect, and she isn't too happy about that.
Loved the book, and love this series. I hope there are many more Morgan Brookes books for me to read in the future.
I recommend
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Another great book in the Morgan Brookes series. Who can believe it's number 18! A new book about Morgan Ben and the team really feels like visiting family now and is always welcome. Helen always gets the characters spot on from book to book. In Girl in the Mist things turn a bit spooky with Morgan getting caught up in old tales about an abandoned holiday camp up on the fells when 3 teenagers go missing. As usual Morgan takes off on her own against all advice to solve the case. A great easy read. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own
April 22, 2026
Yet another brilliant book in one of my all time favourite detectives series!! They just seem to be getting better and better
This was one was definitely a little more spooky and a little creepy I enjoyed it and definitely needed it after the last book which will forever haunt me! I adore the team so much and love catching up with them can’t wait for Amy to be back!!
This one definitely kept me interested i actually thought I had it but I was completely wrong and yet again surprised and shocked! Now the wait for book 19
This was one was definitely a little more spooky and a little creepy I enjoyed it and definitely needed it after the last book which will forever haunt me! I adore the team so much and love catching up with them can’t wait for Amy to be back!!
This one definitely kept me interested i actually thought I had it but I was completely wrong and yet again surprised and shocked! Now the wait for book 19
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A gripping, mystery that had me hooked from the very first page! The atmosphere in this installment is top-tier—the abandoned summer camp and the freezing, fog-covered mountains make for a truly haunting backdrop.Detective Morgan Brookes remains one of my favorite leads; her grit and determination to save the missing girl, even when faced with local legends of "The Watcher," kept me flipping pages long past my bedtime. If you want a fast-paced whodunnit that delivers on both tension and character, this is it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was another great book in the Morgan Brooks series.
I really enjoyed that we got to see more of Ettie in this one and that we got a lot of Cain. I do however feel like there were a lot of stupid decisions made by Morgan and that there were quite a few conversations that Ben and Morgan needed to have that didn't happen.
I would also have like to have a bit more of a wrap up at the end but hopefully we will get some of the information in the next one.
I still love these characters and will be continuing the series. Helen Phifer remains one of my favourite authors.
I really enjoyed that we got to see more of Ettie in this one and that we got a lot of Cain. I do however feel like there were a lot of stupid decisions made by Morgan and that there were quite a few conversations that Ben and Morgan needed to have that didn't happen.
I would also have like to have a bit more of a wrap up at the end but hopefully we will get some of the information in the next one.
I still love these characters and will be continuing the series. Helen Phifer remains one of my favourite authors.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This series just gets better and better with every single book, i'm anticipating the next one.
Things that go bump in the night, folks go missing. An old tale that's been going around for years. Is it true is it not.
When the fog comes around. What happens Well, you don't want to be on the fell, some come back and some simply just disappear.
A mystery that's been going on for years an old campground claimed to be haunted.
This book had me hooked from page one. all of this author's work is like that each book is absolutely freaking phenomenal.
Big big fan I am.
Things that go bump in the night, folks go missing. An old tale that's been going around for years. Is it true is it not.
When the fog comes around. What happens Well, you don't want to be on the fell, some come back and some simply just disappear.
A mystery that's been going on for years an old campground claimed to be haunted.
This book had me hooked from page one. all of this author's work is like that each book is absolutely freaking phenomenal.
Big big fan I am.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Three youngsters out for a spot of ghost hunting and go missing. One escapes, one dies and where is the the third? A further two young women are also missing but who could be behind it?
How is is book 18 already? This series does not let down and just keeps getting darker but is so well balanced with the team humour and sick loveable characters, well maybe not Amber! Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers and Helen for this arc in exchange for my honest review
How is is book 18 already? This series does not let down and just keeps getting darker but is so well balanced with the team humour and sick loveable characters, well maybe not Amber! Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers and Helen for this arc in exchange for my honest review
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Another brilliant read, a terrific series. This is book 18.Detective Morgan Brooks and the team on another case.a group of teens go on an adventure to explore a haunted summer camp they disappear. Are they alive? Morgan gets a search teams and she sees someone in the water she goes in, but it's too late. The teen was dead.will she find the others.a fantastic crime read.great characters. Highly recommend this series. I am looking forward to reading the next instalment. Five stars.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’m an avid lover of the Morgan Brookes series, and I’ve read every single one and I swear they just get better and better. Helen has a way of hooking you in from the very first page and Morgan is just a complete badass!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I so enjoyed catching up with Morgan and the gang. I’m still sad for Cain. And I gotta be honest I do not like Amber at all. 😂
I’m looking forward to more in this series.
I’m looking forward to more in this series.
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