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D.I. Kim Stone #4-6
The Detective Kim Stone Series: Books 4–6
Three totally heart-stopping crime thrillers from the multi-million selling, Amazon chart-topping, bestselling author Angela Marsons. A detective hiding dark secrets, Detective Kim Stone will stop at nothing to protect the innocent.Play The dead don’t tell secrets… unless you listen.Westerley research facility is not for the faint-hearted. Isolated far out in the hills of the Black Country, it studies the effects of death on the human body. But when Detective Kim Stone and her team discover the fresh body of a young woman not on Westerley’s records, it seems a killer has discovered the perfect cover to bury their crime… and they’re not finished yet.The past seems to hold the key to the killer’s secrets – but can Kim uncover the truth before a twisted, damaged mind claims another victim?Blood How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace?A victim killed with a single stab to the heart appears at first glance to be a robbery gone wrong. A caring, upstanding social worker lost to a senseless act of violence. But for Detective Kim Stone, something doesn’t add up. Then another victim is found with an identical wound.Desperate to catch the twisted individual, Kim’s focus on the case is threatened when she receives a chilling letter from Dr Alex Thorne, the sociopath who Kim put behind bars. And this time, Alex is determined to hit where it hurts most, bringing Kim face-to-face with the woman responsible for the death of Kim’s little brother – her own mother.Kim and her team are closing in on the killer. But one of her own could be in mortal danger. Only this time, Kim might not be strong enough to save them…Dead The truth was dead and buried… until now.When a collection of human bones is unearthed during a routine archaeological dig, a Black Country field suddenly becomes a complex crime scene for Detective Kim Stone. As the bones are sorted, it becomes clear that the grave contains more than one victim.Forced to work alongside Detective Travis, with whom she shares a troubled past, Kim begins to uncover a dark secretive relationship between the families who own the land in which the bodies were found.Kim is close to revealing the truth behind the murders, yet soon finds one of her own is in jeopardy – and the clock is ticking. Can she solve the case and save them from grave danger – before it’s too late?Read what everyone is saying about the Detective Kim Stone ‘Marsons for me is the QUEEN of this genre. She knows how to add the human touch to each story and I just adore her. Bloody FABULOUS.’ Postcard Reviews‘Absolutely addictive from start to finish.’ Rachel Abbott‘Play Dead may well be the best thriller I have ever read. I could hardly breathe with the suspense and it was definitely a hardship to wrench myself away from the action.’ Redheaded Bookworm‘I just LOVE this author and LOVE Kim Stone!! If you haven't yet read any of Angela Marsons' books, you're seriously missing out.’ Relax and Read Book Reviews ‘My heart didn’t beat right the whole way through [Blood Lines]! I actually had to read this on the floor
1275 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 2, 2020
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About the author
Angela Marsons
50 books4,978 followersAngela is the author of the Kim Stone Crime series. She discovered a love of writing at Primary School when a short piece on the rocks and the sea gained her the only merit point she ever got.
Angela wrote the stories that burned inside and then stored them safely in a desk drawer.
After much urging from her partner she began to enter short story competitions in Writer's News resulting in a win and three short listed entries.
She used the Amazon KDP program to publish two of her earlier works before concentrating on her true passion - Crime.
Angela is now signed to write a total of 16 Kim Stone books for http://bookouture.com and has secured a print deal with Bonnier Zaffre Publishing.
Angela wrote the stories that burned inside and then stored them safely in a desk drawer.
After much urging from her partner she began to enter short story competitions in Writer's News resulting in a win and three short listed entries.
She used the Amazon KDP program to publish two of her earlier works before concentrating on her true passion - Crime.
Angela is now signed to write a total of 16 Kim Stone books for http://bookouture.com and has secured a print deal with Bonnier Zaffre Publishing.
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April 30, 2024
Angela Marsons, the maestro of police crime fiction, wields her pen like a seasoned detective handling a cold case. Her debut novel, “First Blood,” sliced through my curiosity, leaving me hungry for more. And so, I embarked on a literary journey alongside Detective Kim Stone and her unwavering team.
I devoured “Play Dead,” Books 4 to 6, like a famished investigator at a crime scene. The intricate characters danced across the pages, their secrets unravelling with each turn. I prefer fast-paced books as I cannot read books with lots of descriptions that often don’t affect the story.
But it was the plots that ensnared me—the twisted alleys of deception, the dead ends, and the unexpected twists. Descriptions were succinct, like bullet casings dropped in haste, yet every word mattered. I revelled in the urgency, the pulse of adrenaline that kept me awake into the small hours.
And now, with books 7 to 9, I feel the thrill of anticipation. The promise of more mysteries, more revelations, and more sleepless nights.
Dive into the Kim Stone series — they are winners.
I devoured “Play Dead,” Books 4 to 6, like a famished investigator at a crime scene. The intricate characters danced across the pages, their secrets unravelling with each turn. I prefer fast-paced books as I cannot read books with lots of descriptions that often don’t affect the story.
But it was the plots that ensnared me—the twisted alleys of deception, the dead ends, and the unexpected twists. Descriptions were succinct, like bullet casings dropped in haste, yet every word mattered. I revelled in the urgency, the pulse of adrenaline that kept me awake into the small hours.
And now, with books 7 to 9, I feel the thrill of anticipation. The promise of more mysteries, more revelations, and more sleepless nights.
Dive into the Kim Stone series — they are winners.
August 29, 2025
Leading from the Front
These 3 Kim Stone stories highlight her determination as a leader to show her team and her boss that she leads by example. When her boss moves her from that leadership role, her team are left to fend for themselves. How will Bryant, Dawson and Stacey fare? Interesting stories set in the West Midlands with the pressures of modern day policing, racial strife and violent offenders. Stone as ever is central to these stories but her team discover a lot about themselves, both by following her leadership but also learning about each other and what their own capabilities are. Enjoyable read.
These 3 Kim Stone stories highlight her determination as a leader to show her team and her boss that she leads by example. When her boss moves her from that leadership role, her team are left to fend for themselves. How will Bryant, Dawson and Stacey fare? Interesting stories set in the West Midlands with the pressures of modern day policing, racial strife and violent offenders. Stone as ever is central to these stories but her team discover a lot about themselves, both by following her leadership but also learning about each other and what their own capabilities are. Enjoyable read.
December 9, 2020
This was a three book series which like the first three I have read were FIRST RATE and definately 5 stars (book 6 was closer to 4 1/2; jumped around too much)
All I can say is that the Angela Marsons ; Kim Stone books are at the top of my list for reading. In fact having just finished book 6, I immediately downloaded book 7.
So if you like detective/serial murder books you can't go wrong with any of these books. It might help if you start with book 1 and go forward (most important for book 4 & 5) from there it would help a lot with some of sub plots.
All I can say is that the Angela Marsons ; Kim Stone books are at the top of my list for reading. In fact having just finished book 6, I immediately downloaded book 7.
So if you like detective/serial murder books you can't go wrong with any of these books. It might help if you start with book 1 and go forward (most important for book 4 & 5) from there it would help a lot with some of sub plots.
June 16, 2023
A good read
An exciting trilogy of novels about Detective Kim Stone, and her team. I loved how the characters were skilfully handled, with a honesty and believable touch. Each story was different, and yet seemed authentic. I liked that it was set in my region, with familiar places.
An exciting trilogy of novels about Detective Kim Stone, and her team. I loved how the characters were skilfully handled, with a honesty and believable touch. Each story was different, and yet seemed authentic. I liked that it was set in my region, with familiar places.
August 1, 2020
Downloaded the 3 books all were really interesting but the 3rd one book 6 I found quiet hard to get into maybe just me
September 27, 2023
Angela marsons
Thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns in these 3 books. Keep you hooked right up until the last few pages
Thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns in these 3 books. Keep you hooked right up until the last few pages
January 17, 2024
Nail biting and brilliant
Kept me up all night couldn't put it down. Read three one after the other. Recommend to all who enjoy a good murder mystery
Kept me up all night couldn't put it down. Read three one after the other. Recommend to all who enjoy a good murder mystery
April 19, 2024
I read these books when they were first published. I was hooked from the first one! I love the characters, especially Kim, a take no b.s. detective who has a few minor flaws.
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