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Darkwater Cove #2
Bury Her Bones
A Gripping Serial Killer Thriller
She must protect her family.
But in this rural town, danger hides in every shadow.
Former FBI agent Darcy Gellar survived a serial killer and rescued her daughter. Yet the depraved followers of the mass murderer she captured are limitless, and they want to see Darcy and her family dead.
After a mysterious stalker terrorizes her cousin, Darcy brings her family to Scarlet River, a sleepy town with a history of unsolved kidnappings and murders. Now another girl is missing, and the county sheriff puts Darcy on his suspect list. Darcy must clear her name and discover who the real killer is.
But the trap is set for Darcy and her children. If the killer captures Darcy in the dark woods surrounding the town, no one will hear her scream. And nobody will discover where he buried her bones…
She must protect her family.
But in this rural town, danger hides in every shadow.
Former FBI agent Darcy Gellar survived a serial killer and rescued her daughter. Yet the depraved followers of the mass murderer she captured are limitless, and they want to see Darcy and her family dead.
After a mysterious stalker terrorizes her cousin, Darcy brings her family to Scarlet River, a sleepy town with a history of unsolved kidnappings and murders. Now another girl is missing, and the county sheriff puts Darcy on his suspect list. Darcy must clear her name and discover who the real killer is.
But the trap is set for Darcy and her children. If the killer captures Darcy in the dark woods surrounding the town, no one will hear her scream. And nobody will discover where he buried her bones…
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2020
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Dan Padavona
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www.danpadavona.com.
I'm a father, husband, dog lover, and an advocate for animals and the homeless.
My kryptonite is ice cream, and my super power is cranking heavy metal.
More than anything, I love a good story. Let me tell you one.
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April 16, 2021
I enjoyed this book and found it easy to read. Suspense was there and kept me guessing
April 20, 2020
Bury Her Bones - a review by Rosemary Kenny
By the time you finish reading the second book in Dan Padavona's awesome Darkwater Cove Psychological Thriller series, Bury Her Bones, you'll almost certainly find (as I did), you've been unconsciously holding your breath as the delicious thrills and electric chills of Darcy Gellar's worst nightmares come to life once more.
The widowed Mom/ex-FBI profiler and her children are in terrible danger once again from the minions of her Nemesis, Michael Rivers - the serial murderer dubbed the Full Moon Killer.
This time the story is focused on Darcy's cousin Laurie's home in Scarlet River, where the Gellars go to support her, after Laurie mentions she's got someone she believes is a shy admirer following her at times.
Darcy's more cynical about the stranger's motivation, especially after learning that local girls have been getting kidnapped and murdered for a decade, with a long gap in between...she soon realises there's a link and Laurie's stalker has murder on his mind.
Who is the killer's next intended victim?
How does one of the previous victims help Darcy and Agent Hesler?
When you get your breathing and heart-rate under control again, you'll realise two things - 1) you haven't thought about Covid-19 at all, as Bury Her Bones is so riveting and
2) you can't wait to get your hands on the next book in the incredible, amazing, unputdownable Darkwater Cove Psychological Thriller series as soon as possible, to continue Darcy and her family's fantastic story. Luckily there's not long to wait!
What are you waiting for? Go, NOW!!
By the time you finish reading the second book in Dan Padavona's awesome Darkwater Cove Psychological Thriller series, Bury Her Bones, you'll almost certainly find (as I did), you've been unconsciously holding your breath as the delicious thrills and electric chills of Darcy Gellar's worst nightmares come to life once more.
The widowed Mom/ex-FBI profiler and her children are in terrible danger once again from the minions of her Nemesis, Michael Rivers - the serial murderer dubbed the Full Moon Killer.
This time the story is focused on Darcy's cousin Laurie's home in Scarlet River, where the Gellars go to support her, after Laurie mentions she's got someone she believes is a shy admirer following her at times.
Darcy's more cynical about the stranger's motivation, especially after learning that local girls have been getting kidnapped and murdered for a decade, with a long gap in between...she soon realises there's a link and Laurie's stalker has murder on his mind.
Who is the killer's next intended victim?
How does one of the previous victims help Darcy and Agent Hesler?
When you get your breathing and heart-rate under control again, you'll realise two things - 1) you haven't thought about Covid-19 at all, as Bury Her Bones is so riveting and
2) you can't wait to get your hands on the next book in the incredible, amazing, unputdownable Darkwater Cove Psychological Thriller series as soon as possible, to continue Darcy and her family's fantastic story. Luckily there's not long to wait!
What are you waiting for? Go, NOW!!
October 15, 2022
Illogical and wooden characters, awkward writing
I read the first and second book in the series because I was I found the premise interesting: ex-FBI profiler recovering from the trauma of being nearly killed being stalked by copycats under the control of the serial killer she put in prison.
After a strong start, annoying gaps in story logic and lack of character development start to grate on my nerves. The main character of Darcy repetitively makes bad choices: she knows there's a killer out there, but she goes out alone with her gun without telling anyone (sherrif or FBI who are swarming the town she's in). Her children are written as stupid, spoiled and self-absorbed characters who can't seem to understand the danger they're in and constantly put themselves in danger. All the rest of the characters are just backdrops and props. Poor Hensel, solid FBI partner of Darcy, decides to take vacation days to hang out with them in a drafty farmhouse chopping wood and hanging doors - but why??? Because he wants to get her back as a profiler? Because he's her conscience?
The writing is also absurd: headlights are "swords slicing" into the night; all the characters "glare" at one another.
There could have been good stories here, but I don't have sympathy for stupid characters anymore.
I read the first and second book in the series because I was I found the premise interesting: ex-FBI profiler recovering from the trauma of being nearly killed being stalked by copycats under the control of the serial killer she put in prison.
After a strong start, annoying gaps in story logic and lack of character development start to grate on my nerves. The main character of Darcy repetitively makes bad choices: she knows there's a killer out there, but she goes out alone with her gun without telling anyone (sherrif or FBI who are swarming the town she's in). Her children are written as stupid, spoiled and self-absorbed characters who can't seem to understand the danger they're in and constantly put themselves in danger. All the rest of the characters are just backdrops and props. Poor Hensel, solid FBI partner of Darcy, decides to take vacation days to hang out with them in a drafty farmhouse chopping wood and hanging doors - but why??? Because he wants to get her back as a profiler? Because he's her conscience?
The writing is also absurd: headlights are "swords slicing" into the night; all the characters "glare" at one another.
There could have been good stories here, but I don't have sympathy for stupid characters anymore.
October 21, 2020
Darcy Gellar, former FBI profiler, was one of the top profilers. But, because of a serial killer called the Full Moon Killer, she almost lost her life. She has anxiety attacks and couldn't go on with the FBI anymore. She takes her teenage children, Jennifer and Hunter and moves. But, that town just results in more killings and it looks like the Full Moon Killer is back, but it can't be he is in prison.
Now she takes her children and moves to Scarlett Rivers where her cousin lives. Someone is now following her and has left the Full Moon Killer's writings on her building. But going to Scarlett Rivers will be the end for Darcy? She knows the Full Moon Killer is controlling people on the outside and have them come after Darcy and her family.
Now Darcy's daughter is in danger, along with her cousin. Will Darcy be able to survive this attack on her family? The second in the series!
Now she takes her children and moves to Scarlett Rivers where her cousin lives. Someone is now following her and has left the Full Moon Killer's writings on her building. But going to Scarlett Rivers will be the end for Darcy? She knows the Full Moon Killer is controlling people on the outside and have them come after Darcy and her family.
Now Darcy's daughter is in danger, along with her cousin. Will Darcy be able to survive this attack on her family? The second in the series!
March 10, 2020
Dan Padavona did not disappoint me. In my opinion Bury Her Bones has a lot of foreshadowing and is a setup for the next book. Dan Padavona kept me on the edge of my seat turning the pages. In my opinion does a great job with suspense and mind games. In this book Darcy's flaws are showing up more and more to those around her. The one thing that is apparent is she loves her children and family and will go to the mat for them. There were a couple of twist that I was hoping would not happen but no such luck. I just hope the Michael River's story does not go on for 10 books like Scarlett Bell's story did. I can't wait for the next book. In my opinion Bury Her Bones is worth reading.
March 27, 2021
Disappointing!
I am a fan of Padavona's, but I was so frustrated at times reading this one that I made notes! I thought why would this person make that move? Not call police at certain times?etc.. Similar to our thoughts when a woman in a horror movie tries to run a hiking path in high heels, and we just say "yup, she is stupid!". That happened several times in the end and to end it, we have a violent offender that escaped prison...come on! When your characters have to make ridiculous choices to create the outcome a writer needs to make a scenario work, then it's just disappointing!
I am a fan of Padavona's, but I was so frustrated at times reading this one that I made notes! I thought why would this person make that move? Not call police at certain times?etc.. Similar to our thoughts when a woman in a horror movie tries to run a hiking path in high heels, and we just say "yup, she is stupid!". That happened several times in the end and to end it, we have a violent offender that escaped prison...come on! When your characters have to make ridiculous choices to create the outcome a writer needs to make a scenario work, then it's just disappointing!
March 17, 2020
Bury Her Bones is a great psychological thriller. Dan Padavona did not disappoint in this latest page turner. Unsolved murders and kidnappings, along with her cousin’s stalker who has ties to Michael River, the serial killer that she sent to prison, bring retired FBI agent Darcy Gellar to the small town of Scarlet River. When her daughter becomes the latest victim of this local kidnapper, Gellar will have to use all of her training to find Jennifer. Time is running out! I highly recommend it. I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
June 21, 2020
Pro's and Con's
An intriguing story with a lot of twists and turns. Solving cold cases as well as current ones. Edge of the seat drama. Yet there is still a little part of me that is not bowled over by the main character. For a BAU analyst she appears to be a little more reckless than analytical. Then there is the "prescription" drug abuse. Hopefully things work themselves out in book 3 . Right! I'm hooked now.
An intriguing story with a lot of twists and turns. Solving cold cases as well as current ones. Edge of the seat drama. Yet there is still a little part of me that is not bowled over by the main character. For a BAU analyst she appears to be a little more reckless than analytical. Then there is the "prescription" drug abuse. Hopefully things work themselves out in book 3 . Right! I'm hooked now.
December 25, 2021
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Another psychological Thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Darcy, Hunter & Jennifer get run through the a horror scene and mentally tortured for months.
Darcy has to maintain a level of parental observation while battling an addiction to something that helps her sleep and get over her phobias of the dark.
Enjoy this Riviting Book
Happy Reading 📚 😊
Another psychological Thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Darcy, Hunter & Jennifer get run through the a horror scene and mentally tortured for months.
Darcy has to maintain a level of parental observation while battling an addiction to something that helps her sleep and get over her phobias of the dark.
Enjoy this Riviting Book
Happy Reading 📚 😊
December 16, 2021
Gripping until the end!
Just like a kidnapper's victim, this book will corner you, surprise you & grasp you in it's superb literary style until you finally relent & devote every available moment to finishing it. I can't wait to start the next one...doing it immediately after finishing this.
Just like a kidnapper's victim, this book will corner you, surprise you & grasp you in it's superb literary style until you finally relent & devote every available moment to finishing it. I can't wait to start the next one...doing it immediately after finishing this.
March 16, 2020
This 2nd book in the series is even better than the first. I really did not know what was going to happen next and I enjoyed the suspense that kept me reading right to the last page.
I received a complimentary book and this is my honest review.
I received a complimentary book and this is my honest review.
April 22, 2020
No escape
Darcy and her children run to help her cousin Laurie cope. Even in prison Michael Rivera orchestrates the stalking and killing of Darcy and her family in retribution for jailing him. Fast paced. Heart in your throat read. Go get it.
Darcy and her children run to help her cousin Laurie cope. Even in prison Michael Rivera orchestrates the stalking and killing of Darcy and her family in retribution for jailing him. Fast paced. Heart in your throat read. Go get it.
April 24, 2020
Darkwater Cove
Gripping tale!! Likable characters and easy to follow. My only dislike is the missing backstory. It feels like I picked up in the middle of a series, when this is book one.
You won’t want to put this one down! Caution, don’t read before bed ;)
Gripping tale!! Likable characters and easy to follow. My only dislike is the missing backstory. It feels like I picked up in the middle of a series, when this is book one.
You won’t want to put this one down! Caution, don’t read before bed ;)
November 9, 2020
Bury Her Bones
Omg. This second book n this series is much better than the first. This is a thriller you can't put down. It will keep you in suspense until the very end. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book
Omg. This second book n this series is much better than the first. This is a thriller you can't put down. It will keep you in suspense until the very end. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book
February 28, 2021
Sleepless nights are yours
The running never stops. Look behind you he will be close. Stay alert! Your child goes missing only yards away from you. The time has come to find him!
The running never stops. Look behind you he will be close. Stay alert! Your child goes missing only yards away from you. The time has come to find him!
April 10, 2021
Excellent
Theses books just get better!! Love the action and suspense. You can’t put these books down because you’re always on the edge of your seat. Love the characters. Can’t wait to read another one.
Theses books just get better!! Love the action and suspense. You can’t put these books down because you’re always on the edge of your seat. Love the characters. Can’t wait to read another one.
August 5, 2021
Leaves you wanting more
A well written book with wonderful twists and turn that hold the reader's attention and leave you wanting more! It is so refreshing to read books that are exciting and suspenseful with well developed characters and no sex!
A well written book with wonderful twists and turn that hold the reader's attention and leave you wanting more! It is so refreshing to read books that are exciting and suspenseful with well developed characters and no sex!
December 4, 2021
Fast paced thriller with a strong heroine protective of her family
Book two in this series doesn't disappoint as our heroine protects her family again. Fast paced and keeps you guessing who the true enemy is.
Book two in this series doesn't disappoint as our heroine protects her family again. Fast paced and keeps you guessing who the true enemy is.
January 8, 2022
Face-paced action
I have really enjoyed this series. It’s exciting with many unforeseen twists. The main character is likable, and the action keeps me turning the pages until way past my bedtime.
I have really enjoyed this series. It’s exciting with many unforeseen twists. The main character is likable, and the action keeps me turning the pages until way past my bedtime.
August 14, 2022
Well this was Book 2 of the Darkwater Cove Series. It was ok. It’s definitely a book that I won’t read again. I’m surprised this wasn’t a good book. Dan Padavona is a great author. Nonetheless I gave it 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 23, 2023
Readolic
Wow just wow....this is a head scratcher, they have gotten themselves out of another pickle and another on its way. The writing and plot twists, I can't read fast enough... I have no clue how this will all end. Here comes #3.
Wow just wow....this is a head scratcher, they have gotten themselves out of another pickle and another on its way. The writing and plot twists, I can't read fast enough... I have no clue how this will all end. Here comes #3.
July 12, 2024
harrowing and unpleasant
Now I remember why I didn’t continue reading this series; the anxiety and dread of a mother unable to shield her children from a motivated predator is overwhelming, even thought my children are middle-aged!
Now I remember why I didn’t continue reading this series; the anxiety and dread of a mother unable to shield her children from a motivated predator is overwhelming, even thought my children are middle-aged!
June 18, 2020
Great Read
This series keeps your attention. You will keep reading and wondered what will happen next. Dan Padavona writers the best series.
This series keeps your attention. You will keep reading and wondered what will happen next. Dan Padavona writers the best series.
October 16, 2020
Still enjoying this series!
Well, Dan did it again. I felt like I was right there with Darcy as she experienced all the crazy the serial killer threw at her.
Well, Dan did it again. I felt like I was right there with Darcy as she experienced all the crazy the serial killer threw at her.
January 8, 2021
Good book
Good book. Recommend this author. He keeps you turning the page to see what happens next. Ready to read the next one.
Good book. Recommend this author. He keeps you turning the page to see what happens next. Ready to read the next one.
February 28, 2021
Intense and well written mystery. I've found yet another author to follow.
May 31, 2021
3.5*
August 23, 2021
A gripping thriller
Loved this book. If you like psychological thrillers, you will certainly love this read. Could not put it down and was up all night!!
Loved this book. If you like psychological thrillers, you will certainly love this read. Could not put it down and was up all night!!
September 6, 2021
I need to read the next
Great can't wait to read the next book. So please know this is a great series.
Sometimes I get upset at Darcy, but she is a momma bear.
Great can't wait to read the next book. So please know this is a great series.
Sometimes I get upset at Darcy, but she is a momma bear.
January 4, 2022
Great series. I enjoyed the first book and this, the second, did not disappoint. I look forward to the next book.
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