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Detective Katie Scott #7
Silent Little Angels
The water ripples as the girl’s body escapes the reeds and floats silently upwards. Her beautiful face—blue eyes frozen open, skin as white as snow—breaks the surface. But it’s too late, this innocent soul has taken her final breath…
When camp counselor Carolyn Sable’s body is found floating in a lake beside Eagle Ridge Summer Camp, Detective Katie Scott must dig deep to stay focused. As a child, Katie spent many happy weeks at that camp toasting marshmallows on the fire with her best friend Jenny… until the day Jenny disappeared. The loss will always haunt Katie, but Carolyn’s inconsolable family need answers.
Searching the area, the devastating discovery of two more bodies sends the case into a tailspin. Suddenly on the hunt for a serial killer, Katie’s blood turns to ice when she finds newspaper clippings about her own past cases planted near one of the bodies. Was this twisted killer banking on Katie taking the lead? And why?
Carolyn was adored by children and staff at the camp, so Katie thinks her sudden resignation is key to cracking the case. Uncovering a tragic accident involving a group of children the weeks before Carolyn left, Katie knows she’s getting close.
But when the carefully laid trap Katie sets to catch Carolyn’s killer backfires, Katie finds herself in unthinkable danger and unable to even trust her own team. Can she stay alive long enough to crack the toughest case of her career, and how many more innocent lives will be lost before she does?
When camp counselor Carolyn Sable’s body is found floating in a lake beside Eagle Ridge Summer Camp, Detective Katie Scott must dig deep to stay focused. As a child, Katie spent many happy weeks at that camp toasting marshmallows on the fire with her best friend Jenny… until the day Jenny disappeared. The loss will always haunt Katie, but Carolyn’s inconsolable family need answers.
Searching the area, the devastating discovery of two more bodies sends the case into a tailspin. Suddenly on the hunt for a serial killer, Katie’s blood turns to ice when she finds newspaper clippings about her own past cases planted near one of the bodies. Was this twisted killer banking on Katie taking the lead? And why?
Carolyn was adored by children and staff at the camp, so Katie thinks her sudden resignation is key to cracking the case. Uncovering a tragic accident involving a group of children the weeks before Carolyn left, Katie knows she’s getting close.
But when the carefully laid trap Katie sets to catch Carolyn’s killer backfires, Katie finds herself in unthinkable danger and unable to even trust her own team. Can she stay alive long enough to crack the toughest case of her career, and how many more innocent lives will be lost before she does?
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First published April 19, 2022
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Jennifer Chase
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Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning and USA Today Best Selling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. She has written the popular Detective Katie Scott Series and the Emily Stone Thriller Series.
Jennifer holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master's degree in criminology & criminal justice. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent psychopath, providing Jennifer with deep personal investment in every story she tells. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling.
She is an affiliate member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists, and member of the International Thriller Writers. www.authorjenniferchase.com
Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning and USA Today Best Selling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. She has written the popular Detective Katie Scott Series and the Emily Stone Thriller Series.
Jennifer holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master's degree in criminology & criminal justice. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent psychopath, providing Jennifer with deep personal investment in every story she tells. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling.
She is an affiliate member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists, and member of the International Thriller Writers. www.authorjenniferchase.com
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April 22, 2022
Silent Little Angels sees Detective Katie Scott return to an old campsite where she spent many a happy childhood until her best friend went missing from there. Now bodies are turning up with parts of them missing and it is up to Katie and the police force to work out who the killer is before more people turn up dead.
I have loved this series from the very beginning and I’m happy to say that all the usual characters are back, including Katie’s service dog Cisco.
The case is one close to Katie and she pushes her body to the limit to discover who is killing these victims and why with some suggestions coming up short. Believe me, I was on the same path as Katie with my thinking from the first time someone is mentioned in the book I had them down as the killer, it was intriguing to see I was wrong and I was taken on a different path instead.
I was hooked from the very beginning and didn’t want to put the book down, racing through it and entertained the whole way through.
If you are looking for a detective series to sink your teeth into that will keep you gripped to the pages then this is the collection to pick up. I am now looking forward to book eight.
I have loved this series from the very beginning and I’m happy to say that all the usual characters are back, including Katie’s service dog Cisco.
The case is one close to Katie and she pushes her body to the limit to discover who is killing these victims and why with some suggestions coming up short. Believe me, I was on the same path as Katie with my thinking from the first time someone is mentioned in the book I had them down as the killer, it was intriguing to see I was wrong and I was taken on a different path instead.
I was hooked from the very beginning and didn’t want to put the book down, racing through it and entertained the whole way through.
If you are looking for a detective series to sink your teeth into that will keep you gripped to the pages then this is the collection to pick up. I am now looking forward to book eight.
April 29, 2022
The entire time I was reading this book, it reminded me of a Scooby Doo mystery. The killer practically said "I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for you pesky supercop." Everything about this book was eye-rolling.
The MC is a veteran who supposedly did two tours of duty in Afghanistan and has PTSD, but she's a superhero in every way and absolutely perfect. She's smarter than everyone else, braver than everyone else, stronger than everyone else, and we know this because everyone says it every other paragraph. Eye roll. The bad guys literally have meet-ups where they talk about how that female cop is so much smarter than the rest of the cops. She supposedly has PTSD but she has no issue with chasing killers, having body parts fall on her from the ceiling, jumping from burning buildings, tackling men twice her size, and on and on. She has a police dog whom she loves, but she never lets him actually help with cases in any way. She constantly commands him to stay so he's not hurt, and then she has to rescue him and she worries about him while literally chasing a serial killer.
Katie also has a really weird placeholder of a fiance named Chad. I actually remembered halfway through this book that I'd read another in the series only because I kept thinking Chad was such a ridiculous non-person but he's supposed to be so romantic and perfect, and I remembered reading an earlier book where I had the exact same thought. The guy is absent almost always other than she'll come home from some horrible thing and there will be roses and a love letter from Chad or that sort of thing. He's totally like a NPC in a video game where they just stick a generic person there to fill up space.
And the crimes... oh my goodness. My eyes cannot roll far enough back in my head. Utterly ridiculous. And the culprit(s)??? Even more ridiculous. Honestly, just think up your average Scooby Doo episode but gore it up times 10 and you have the basic idea.
Nothing is realistic. The police aspect of it is RIDICULOUS. There are 3 bodies of women at a deserted summer camp who have been kidnapped, murdered and mutilated, plus bombs and traps, explosions set at other sites, plus other people are threatened, the guard the police stationed there gets attacked and hospitalized, and the sheriff agrees to let little tiny supercop Katie and her partner stake out the site at night and not involve any other police or the FBI because Katie really wants it to be just her case so the others don't ruin it and let the killer get away. Oh yeah, and that was after she was in the hospital for having an infected arm from falling into a hole with a dead body and then going on chasing killers instead of slowing down or basically cleaning death off her gashed arm.
Two stars because the author went to a lot of trouble to write all of this, but I would not knowingly read another in this series.
I read a digital ARC of this book for review.
The MC is a veteran who supposedly did two tours of duty in Afghanistan and has PTSD, but she's a superhero in every way and absolutely perfect. She's smarter than everyone else, braver than everyone else, stronger than everyone else, and we know this because everyone says it every other paragraph. Eye roll. The bad guys literally have meet-ups where they talk about how that female cop is so much smarter than the rest of the cops. She supposedly has PTSD but she has no issue with chasing killers, having body parts fall on her from the ceiling, jumping from burning buildings, tackling men twice her size, and on and on. She has a police dog whom she loves, but she never lets him actually help with cases in any way. She constantly commands him to stay so he's not hurt, and then she has to rescue him and she worries about him while literally chasing a serial killer.
Katie also has a really weird placeholder of a fiance named Chad. I actually remembered halfway through this book that I'd read another in the series only because I kept thinking Chad was such a ridiculous non-person but he's supposed to be so romantic and perfect, and I remembered reading an earlier book where I had the exact same thought. The guy is absent almost always other than she'll come home from some horrible thing and there will be roses and a love letter from Chad or that sort of thing. He's totally like a NPC in a video game where they just stick a generic person there to fill up space.
And the crimes... oh my goodness. My eyes cannot roll far enough back in my head. Utterly ridiculous. And the culprit(s)??? Even more ridiculous. Honestly, just think up your average Scooby Doo episode but gore it up times 10 and you have the basic idea.
Nothing is realistic. The police aspect of it is RIDICULOUS. There are 3 bodies of women at a deserted summer camp who have been kidnapped, murdered and mutilated, plus bombs and traps, explosions set at other sites, plus other people are threatened, the guard the police stationed there gets attacked and hospitalized, and the sheriff agrees to let little tiny supercop Katie and her partner stake out the site at night and not involve any other police or the FBI because Katie really wants it to be just her case so the others don't ruin it and let the killer get away. Oh yeah, and that was after she was in the hospital for having an infected arm from falling into a hole with a dead body and then going on chasing killers instead of slowing down or basically cleaning death off her gashed arm.
Two stars because the author went to a lot of trouble to write all of this, but I would not knowingly read another in this series.
I read a digital ARC of this book for review.
September 16, 2022
Detective Katie never fails to impress and her latest case is just as good! The book opens with a prologue that pulls you right in. From there on its nothing but a pure page-turner. Every chapter increases the suspense and thrill. As the body count increases Katie must take a step back to get the full picture. The killer's obsession with her lands her in trouble many times but fortunately gets away from it..maybe just not unscathed. I absolutely love Cisco as a furry character and he had a big role to play in this book! The plot was gripping and the characters were great. I highly recommend this series and book!
Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture and Jennifer Chase for the arc!
Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture and Jennifer Chase for the arc!
April 27, 2022
Police procedural & murder mystery w paranormal elements.
WARNING: SPOILERS.
This author’s earlier books have been so-so reads, so I’ve skipped several but this book’s synopsis intrigued me. Plus, it’s a Kindle Unlimited book. Detectives Katie Scott and Sean McGaven are puzzled by several murders at a now-shuttered summer camp. I liked Katie’s memories of Jenny—her dead childhood friend—and Jenny’s paranormal appearances.
Katie and her K-9, Cisco—both completed two tours in Afghanistan—search the camp grounds for possible bombs. From Katie’s POV: “there was a strange hollow sound from their footsteps as they moved forward, and her feet felt like they had walked on something spongy.” She falls into a hole containing a decomposing corpse, which Cisco didn’t alert to—because SHE led the way. And oddly, this rotting corpse hasn’t attracted wildlife or flies.
Katie’s arm is lacerated, but she doesn’t go to the hospital, even though she fell into a hole next to a DEAD body. She develops an infection and is hospitalized—for plot reasons. Post-discharge, she refuses pain meds, but is able to wrestle a jeep up a very bumpy road. Owww.
Later, Katie finds rotting body parts in a cabin ceiling. There ARE maggots and swarming flies IN the plastic bag holding decomposing organs. BUT no bad odors noted, and no flies or mice in the cabin.
No pathologist, coroner or ME attends bodies found in the camp. The forensics supervisor acts as an ME, but he doesn’t thoroughly examine the body. Katie discovers that victim’s kidneys were removed. No state cops or FBI called in for this complex investigation. Only the forensics supervisor is at the crime scenes—no other techs. Forensics sweep of crime scenes is shoddy. No pathology reports, but the ME makes a rushed verbal report.
The detectives stake out the camp at night. They don’t lock their car doors. Katie forgets her flashlights. She FALLS ASLEEP during stakeout—whilst Sean patrols the cabins area. She shuts away her trained K-9—for HIS safety. Later, she orders Cisco to climb up a ladder and onto a cabin roof. Then she leaves him there. Meanwhile, the culprit(s) move(s) around the camp at will, in total darkness, making not a sound, and leaving no evidence of passage.
I doubt the murder suspects have the backgrounds and/or physicality required. There are other plot holes, plus there are protocol, procedural, and evidentiary problems.
Please read my review with a shaker of salt, because I’m definitely in the minority of reviewers.
WARNING: SPOILERS.
This author’s earlier books have been so-so reads, so I’ve skipped several but this book’s synopsis intrigued me. Plus, it’s a Kindle Unlimited book. Detectives Katie Scott and Sean McGaven are puzzled by several murders at a now-shuttered summer camp. I liked Katie’s memories of Jenny—her dead childhood friend—and Jenny’s paranormal appearances.
Katie and her K-9, Cisco—both completed two tours in Afghanistan—search the camp grounds for possible bombs. From Katie’s POV: “there was a strange hollow sound from their footsteps as they moved forward, and her feet felt like they had walked on something spongy.” She falls into a hole containing a decomposing corpse, which Cisco didn’t alert to—because SHE led the way. And oddly, this rotting corpse hasn’t attracted wildlife or flies.
Katie’s arm is lacerated, but she doesn’t go to the hospital, even though she fell into a hole next to a DEAD body. She develops an infection and is hospitalized—for plot reasons. Post-discharge, she refuses pain meds, but is able to wrestle a jeep up a very bumpy road. Owww.
Later, Katie finds rotting body parts in a cabin ceiling. There ARE maggots and swarming flies IN the plastic bag holding decomposing organs. BUT no bad odors noted, and no flies or mice in the cabin.
No pathologist, coroner or ME attends bodies found in the camp. The forensics supervisor acts as an ME, but he doesn’t thoroughly examine the body. Katie discovers that victim’s kidneys were removed. No state cops or FBI called in for this complex investigation. Only the forensics supervisor is at the crime scenes—no other techs. Forensics sweep of crime scenes is shoddy. No pathology reports, but the ME makes a rushed verbal report.
The detectives stake out the camp at night. They don’t lock their car doors. Katie forgets her flashlights. She FALLS ASLEEP during stakeout—whilst Sean patrols the cabins area. She shuts away her trained K-9—for HIS safety. Later, she orders Cisco to climb up a ladder and onto a cabin roof. Then she leaves him there. Meanwhile, the culprit(s) move(s) around the camp at will, in total darkness, making not a sound, and leaving no evidence of passage.
I doubt the murder suspects have the backgrounds and/or physicality required. There are other plot holes, plus there are protocol, procedural, and evidentiary problems.
Please read my review with a shaker of salt, because I’m definitely in the minority of reviewers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 8, 2022
A fast paced book with a tight suspense. The plot was weak and there are some loose ends which dampened the overall experience. The explanations for some of the events are not completely satisfactory. If one doesn’t go too critical with respect to the plot then it would be enjoyable especially for fans of the series.
April 21, 2022
Detective Katie Scott has a very difficult case that she is now working on. When Carolyn Sable’s body is found at a summer camp where Katie went as a teenager, she starts to have a lot of memories. She loved that camp and all of its activities, until her best friend Jenny disappeared.
Not only do they find Caroline’s body, but they find two other bodies. And, near one of the bodies there are a bunch of newspaper clippings about Katie‘s previous cases. What is it about these murders that involve Katie and will she be able to find out what is going on now and even get answers about Jenny? Then there is the fact that there is a race against time to stop this killer before anyone else is murdered.
These bodies all have something very specific about them, And Katie must determine what the possible connection to the past has to do with the impending danger she herself faces. In fact, the closer she gets to putting the pieces of this difficult case together just might make her the next victim.
Katie is a remarkable detective. A military vet with PTSD at times makes it difficult for her to strike an even balance. Fortunately she has a wonderful partner in detective Sean McGavin as well as her faithful canine partner Cisco. Haunted by the loss of her friend Jenny definitely gives this book a different flair. Excellent pacing, incredible tension, the constant element of danger, as well as relatable characters, all make this next book in this fabulous series a truly worthwhile read.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Please also see my YouTube video review - https://youtu.be/I4ycyoH1trA
Not only do they find Caroline’s body, but they find two other bodies. And, near one of the bodies there are a bunch of newspaper clippings about Katie‘s previous cases. What is it about these murders that involve Katie and will she be able to find out what is going on now and even get answers about Jenny? Then there is the fact that there is a race against time to stop this killer before anyone else is murdered.
These bodies all have something very specific about them, And Katie must determine what the possible connection to the past has to do with the impending danger she herself faces. In fact, the closer she gets to putting the pieces of this difficult case together just might make her the next victim.
Katie is a remarkable detective. A military vet with PTSD at times makes it difficult for her to strike an even balance. Fortunately she has a wonderful partner in detective Sean McGavin as well as her faithful canine partner Cisco. Haunted by the loss of her friend Jenny definitely gives this book a different flair. Excellent pacing, incredible tension, the constant element of danger, as well as relatable characters, all make this next book in this fabulous series a truly worthwhile read.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Please also see my YouTube video review - https://youtu.be/I4ycyoH1trA
September 6, 2022
My least favourite unfortunately
April 23, 2022
3+ read
It was just good, certainly not great. The mystery of who the murderer was, was intriguing, but I really have trouble with the fact every time Kate (the part time K9 handler) goes on a mission she leave him behind. The dog is there to warn and protect but not if she is forever locking him away from the action.
It was just good, certainly not great. The mystery of who the murderer was, was intriguing, but I really have trouble with the fact every time Kate (the part time K9 handler) goes on a mission she leave him behind. The dog is there to warn and protect but not if she is forever locking him away from the action.
March 28, 2022
Eagle Ridge is a place full of memories for cold case investigator Detective Katie Scott, some are happy, but some remain unspeakably tragic. When a body is found at the now abandoned summer camp Katie and her ex-military K9 Cisco are called in to help search the beautiful but potentially dangerous location.
As it becomes clear the camp isn't as derelict as first thought Katie and partner Detective Sean McGaven find themselves looking for a killer with possible links to a devastating occurrence from decades earlier. With her PTSD threatening to resurface and a private life moving into new unexpected areas, Katie is putting herself under pressure to solve the case sooner rather than later but someone with other ideas is watching her every move .
This is the seventh Katie Scott mystery and the main protagonists are a familiar and welcoming group to return to. The case itself is compelling and page turningly exciting, resulting in a definite need to discover who was responsible. The twists, turns and new directions the case took were all in some way unexpected and I found plenty of opportunity to second guess myself.
Unfortunately in places the narrative wasn't as good as the storyline deserved with the author having a tendency to write almost as if she lacks confidence in her own descriptive skills. In reality she was telling me things which had already been shown more than adequately and this is a shame because I loved all the investigative aspects of this book.
Katie is a flawed but likeable main protagonist and her partnership with McGaven is working very nicely thank you, although again there seemed an unnecessary need to tell the reader just how well it was all going. The investigation storyline was a definite five star read diluted in places by an unnecessary compulsion to make doubly sure nuances weren't missed.
I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. Thankfully, even with my reservations, the storyline won out and I definitely intend to continue following Katie into any further adventures she may have.
As it becomes clear the camp isn't as derelict as first thought Katie and partner Detective Sean McGaven find themselves looking for a killer with possible links to a devastating occurrence from decades earlier. With her PTSD threatening to resurface and a private life moving into new unexpected areas, Katie is putting herself under pressure to solve the case sooner rather than later but someone with other ideas is watching her every move .
This is the seventh Katie Scott mystery and the main protagonists are a familiar and welcoming group to return to. The case itself is compelling and page turningly exciting, resulting in a definite need to discover who was responsible. The twists, turns and new directions the case took were all in some way unexpected and I found plenty of opportunity to second guess myself.
Unfortunately in places the narrative wasn't as good as the storyline deserved with the author having a tendency to write almost as if she lacks confidence in her own descriptive skills. In reality she was telling me things which had already been shown more than adequately and this is a shame because I loved all the investigative aspects of this book.
Katie is a flawed but likeable main protagonist and her partnership with McGaven is working very nicely thank you, although again there seemed an unnecessary need to tell the reader just how well it was all going. The investigation storyline was a definite five star read diluted in places by an unnecessary compulsion to make doubly sure nuances weren't missed.
I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. Thankfully, even with my reservations, the storyline won out and I definitely intend to continue following Katie into any further adventures she may have.
January 21, 2023
I've read all the books in the series so far with pleasure but I'm really starting to get irritated with them. It's getting so unrealistic I find myself disliking the main characters and that's a shame because they were so likable but they have become so annoyingly stupid. The decisions this supercop heroine makes are utterly beyond anything logical or intelligent. The dangerous situations she stumbles into is staggering and quite often she barely survives them...Odd, considering she is portrayed as an almost one-man police department. Add to that she is a two-tour Afghanistan war hero responsible for clearing paths through enemy held territory cluttered with bootstraps and explosive devices,. Yet she, and her K9, almost-human friend, can't detect a six foot hole in the ground before falling into it. Literally.
On the subject of the dog, what the point of it? It doesn't get tasked when it clearly should and when it does get used it's kept out of harm's way. Ditch it!
Talking of ditching, ditch that nauseating boyfriend, Chad. What's his purpose? When he appears you know they're are some needless and cringe worthy pages coming your way. Loose him and rekindle the connection with John, the forensic guy.
Another one that needs to be shown the door is the under-sheriff. She appeared three books ago with what appeared to be a direction-changing avenue for the series. Then nothing. A lot of pages were devoted to her for what appears to have amounted to zero. Simply the introduction of a new character? I don't know.
The lack of plausibility extends to other characters. Even the sheriff...or, wait, is he a General? When he announces his decision to his audience to let Supercop execute her sting operation his speech is pure military. He even refers to it as "mission". Please, eye-rolling stuff to this degree leaves me only able see a star fading away at review time.
If you enjoy this genre I recommend both the book and the series but don't examine it too closely. A very generous four stars.
On the subject of the dog, what the point of it? It doesn't get tasked when it clearly should and when it does get used it's kept out of harm's way. Ditch it!
Talking of ditching, ditch that nauseating boyfriend, Chad. What's his purpose? When he appears you know they're are some needless and cringe worthy pages coming your way. Loose him and rekindle the connection with John, the forensic guy.
Another one that needs to be shown the door is the under-sheriff. She appeared three books ago with what appeared to be a direction-changing avenue for the series. Then nothing. A lot of pages were devoted to her for what appears to have amounted to zero. Simply the introduction of a new character? I don't know.
The lack of plausibility extends to other characters. Even the sheriff...or, wait, is he a General? When he announces his decision to his audience to let Supercop execute her sting operation his speech is pure military. He even refers to it as "mission". Please, eye-rolling stuff to this degree leaves me only able see a star fading away at review time.
If you enjoy this genre I recommend both the book and the series but don't examine it too closely. A very generous four stars.
March 24, 2022
Another steady paced read in the Katie Scott series. As usual, it's well written and has a clever plot with some interesting characters, not forgetting her dog Cisco. Katie is transported back to her childhood when a serial killer leaves a trail at a summer camp where she spent some time as a child. This never gripped me like previous books in the series but I still enjoyed the read. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
October 23, 2022
3⭐️
This book took me forever to read and finish eventually. I don't like to DNF books as I know the effort the author put into writing them but I just didn't connect with the story and found it very long with many unnecessary scenes, details, and characters. Perhaps it's because this is my first book (book 7) in the series of detective Katie Scott out of the 9 books.
As a fan of thrillers, this book synopsis intrigued me, and thus why I read it. We follow the story of Detectives Katie and Sean as they investigate the gruesome deaths of several people in a closed summer camp. They are puzzled by the way they find the bodies, dismembered in specific parts as to send a message.
There were so many parts I just couldn't make sense of. I don't want to give spoilers in case you do want to read it. The story was too long with too many parts that didn't serve a purpose in my opinion, but then again, I haven't read any of her other books to connect it with. It was just confusing to me. Then we get to the ending and I'm left disappointed with the killer and his reasons. Seemed disconnected from what I was following in the story. I did appreciate the author retelling the evidence every few chapters. If it wasn't for this, I would have not remembered some of the details.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book took me forever to read and finish eventually. I don't like to DNF books as I know the effort the author put into writing them but I just didn't connect with the story and found it very long with many unnecessary scenes, details, and characters. Perhaps it's because this is my first book (book 7) in the series of detective Katie Scott out of the 9 books.
As a fan of thrillers, this book synopsis intrigued me, and thus why I read it. We follow the story of Detectives Katie and Sean as they investigate the gruesome deaths of several people in a closed summer camp. They are puzzled by the way they find the bodies, dismembered in specific parts as to send a message.
There were so many parts I just couldn't make sense of. I don't want to give spoilers in case you do want to read it. The story was too long with too many parts that didn't serve a purpose in my opinion, but then again, I haven't read any of her other books to connect it with. It was just confusing to me. Then we get to the ending and I'm left disappointed with the killer and his reasons. Seemed disconnected from what I was following in the story. I did appreciate the author retelling the evidence every few chapters. If it wasn't for this, I would have not remembered some of the details.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
April 26, 2022
Another fast paced mystery visiting Detective Katie Scott and her K-9 Cisco. This was a good read, not has invested as the others in series but a good catch up for me.
April 22, 2022
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Silent Little Angels' by Jennifer Chase.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Jennifer Chase, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 19th April 2022.
This is the fourth book I have read by this author. It is also the seventh book in her 'Detective Katie Scott' series. I have previously read 'Last Girls Alive' which is the fourth book in this series, 'The Fragile Ones' which is the fifth book in this series and 'Pretty Broken Dolls' which is the sixth book in the series which I also recommend. All books can be read as standalones.
I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that 'Fans of of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will be sleeping with the lights on! ' I am a huge fan of Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Jennifer Chase and if this is half as good as 'The Fragile Ones', 'Last Girls Alive' and 'Pretty Broken Dolls' it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of 58 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in California, USA 🇺🇸.
This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Detective Katie Scott. The benefits of third person perspective are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out on anything.
Wow!!! What can I say about this page turning, nail biting crime thriller!! It was absolutely fantastically written and had me completely hooked from the first page until the last. Fantastic descriptions that really painted the picture throughout and put me in the book.
The storyline itself was unique, fast paced and filled with nail biting suspension. It was packed with action and very importantly the storyline was believable. I loved delving into Katie's past and discovering more about what happened when she was younger. I had no idea who the killer was until just before Katie worked it out so a HUGE WELL DONE Jennifer. It is getting harder and harder to shock me but you definitely did it this time. There were many red herrings throughout which did make me doubt myself at time. This book is filled with suspense, tension, mystery, murder, gore and everything you could ask for in a psychological fiction. I loved that it was set in Eagle Ridge Summer Camp which gave the perfect creepy/horror/Friday the thirteenth feeling making the atmosphere perfect. It kept me hooked throughout and I cannot wait to read more in this series, not only the ones after but the ones I have yet to read. This book ended perfectly but it does make me wonder if this will be the end of this amazing series 😔if so then it ended beautifully but I really hope its not as ill miss Katie, Gav, Chad and Cisco too much!!! The fact that Jennifer has done her research absolutely shines through so congratulations Jennifer. It is a pet hate of mine when authors don't do research into certain subjects as it spoils the storyline for me.
Clear your schedules before you start this page turner as you won't be able to put it down!!!
Although this is the seventh book in the series I had would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
I really enjoyed meeting all the characters again especially Katie and Gav but also getting to meet several other characters. The characters were well defined and realistic. I loved the fact that there was a strong female role model, being female myself. Katie is definitely a very likeable character who is suffering ptsd and is a force to be reckoned with. I loved her relationship with her partner Gav who is also another great character. It is lovely to see partners (work partners) who work so perfectly together and have such a fantastic bond. Relationship wise I think that Denise is perfect for Gav and Chad is perfect for Katie. They are also both wonderful characters who will stay with me for a long time. I must admit that my favourite character has got to be Cisco by far. However much I'm invested in Katie, Gav and Chad I'm hundred times more invested in the amazing K9 that is Cisco and my heart was in my throat on several occasions in this book, I won't say anymore as I don't want to spoil it for future readers. Nevertheless this team work perfectly together to make me want to pick up book after book and turn page after page in this addictive series.
Congratulations Jennifer on yet another fantastic book. I cannot wait until your next one arrives!!! Keep up the amazing writing!!! This is exactly why you are one of my favourite authors and this is one of my favourite series. 🥂
Overall a nail biting, addictive, page turning suspense packed action crammed psychological thriller that keeps you on edge.
Genres covered in this novel include Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Hardboiled, Noir Fiction, Psychological Fiction and Police Procedural amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Melinda Leigh, C. L Taylor, Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine Carol Wyer and anyone who has read any of Jennifer's previous books.
402 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon or free on Kindle Unlimited which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Review for 'Silent Little Angels' by Jennifer Chase.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Jennifer Chase, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 19th April 2022.
This is the fourth book I have read by this author. It is also the seventh book in her 'Detective Katie Scott' series. I have previously read 'Last Girls Alive' which is the fourth book in this series, 'The Fragile Ones' which is the fifth book in this series and 'Pretty Broken Dolls' which is the sixth book in the series which I also recommend. All books can be read as standalones.
I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that 'Fans of of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will be sleeping with the lights on! ' I am a huge fan of Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Jennifer Chase and if this is half as good as 'The Fragile Ones', 'Last Girls Alive' and 'Pretty Broken Dolls' it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of 58 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in California, USA 🇺🇸.
This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Detective Katie Scott. The benefits of third person perspective are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out on anything.
Wow!!! What can I say about this page turning, nail biting crime thriller!! It was absolutely fantastically written and had me completely hooked from the first page until the last. Fantastic descriptions that really painted the picture throughout and put me in the book.
The storyline itself was unique, fast paced and filled with nail biting suspension. It was packed with action and very importantly the storyline was believable. I loved delving into Katie's past and discovering more about what happened when she was younger. I had no idea who the killer was until just before Katie worked it out so a HUGE WELL DONE Jennifer. It is getting harder and harder to shock me but you definitely did it this time. There were many red herrings throughout which did make me doubt myself at time. This book is filled with suspense, tension, mystery, murder, gore and everything you could ask for in a psychological fiction. I loved that it was set in Eagle Ridge Summer Camp which gave the perfect creepy/horror/Friday the thirteenth feeling making the atmosphere perfect. It kept me hooked throughout and I cannot wait to read more in this series, not only the ones after but the ones I have yet to read. This book ended perfectly but it does make me wonder if this will be the end of this amazing series 😔if so then it ended beautifully but I really hope its not as ill miss Katie, Gav, Chad and Cisco too much!!! The fact that Jennifer has done her research absolutely shines through so congratulations Jennifer. It is a pet hate of mine when authors don't do research into certain subjects as it spoils the storyline for me.
Clear your schedules before you start this page turner as you won't be able to put it down!!!
Although this is the seventh book in the series I had would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
I really enjoyed meeting all the characters again especially Katie and Gav but also getting to meet several other characters. The characters were well defined and realistic. I loved the fact that there was a strong female role model, being female myself. Katie is definitely a very likeable character who is suffering ptsd and is a force to be reckoned with. I loved her relationship with her partner Gav who is also another great character. It is lovely to see partners (work partners) who work so perfectly together and have such a fantastic bond. Relationship wise I think that Denise is perfect for Gav and Chad is perfect for Katie. They are also both wonderful characters who will stay with me for a long time. I must admit that my favourite character has got to be Cisco by far. However much I'm invested in Katie, Gav and Chad I'm hundred times more invested in the amazing K9 that is Cisco and my heart was in my throat on several occasions in this book, I won't say anymore as I don't want to spoil it for future readers. Nevertheless this team work perfectly together to make me want to pick up book after book and turn page after page in this addictive series.
Congratulations Jennifer on yet another fantastic book. I cannot wait until your next one arrives!!! Keep up the amazing writing!!! This is exactly why you are one of my favourite authors and this is one of my favourite series. 🥂
Overall a nail biting, addictive, page turning suspense packed action crammed psychological thriller that keeps you on edge.
Genres covered in this novel include Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Hardboiled, Noir Fiction, Psychological Fiction and Police Procedural amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Melinda Leigh, C. L Taylor, Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine Carol Wyer and anyone who has read any of Jennifer's previous books.
402 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon or free on Kindle Unlimited which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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April 29, 2022
Utterly ridiculous. Very glad it was free.
October 21, 2023
Yet another exciting case to solve with Detectives ( yes, you read that right ) Katie Scott and Sean 'Gav' McGaven. The dream team is back!!
Eagle Ranch Camp was where Katie spent childhood summers creating long lasting memories. Sadly, one was rather traumatic- the site is where her best friend Jenny disappeared from and ultimately found murdered upon.
Now, years later, the disused campsite is the scene of multiple murders. Three women, who were once camp counselors. The killer has quite the gruesome MO: removing a limb or organ before dumping the body, laying in wait to eventually be found.
So far, the only link is a former camper, who is also long dead.
Is this avengment for a little boy who was injured so badly during a trek or something much more sinister? With so many pieces to the puzzle and a person of interest one step ahead, there's only one option:
To lay a trap and catch the killer on their own turf.
Surely, they'll make a major mistake.
Right?
Book 7 of this incredible series had me gripped. With the knowledge that another installment has just been released, I'm one happy camper. ( No pun intended )
4.75 🌟
Eagle Ranch Camp was where Katie spent childhood summers creating long lasting memories. Sadly, one was rather traumatic- the site is where her best friend Jenny disappeared from and ultimately found murdered upon.
Now, years later, the disused campsite is the scene of multiple murders. Three women, who were once camp counselors. The killer has quite the gruesome MO: removing a limb or organ before dumping the body, laying in wait to eventually be found.
So far, the only link is a former camper, who is also long dead.
Is this avengment for a little boy who was injured so badly during a trek or something much more sinister? With so many pieces to the puzzle and a person of interest one step ahead, there's only one option:
To lay a trap and catch the killer on their own turf.
Surely, they'll make a major mistake.
Right?
Book 7 of this incredible series had me gripped. With the knowledge that another installment has just been released, I'm one happy camper. ( No pun intended )
4.75 🌟
April 21, 2022
When I chose this book I didn't realise that it was part of a series. I saw the cover, thought it looked nice and then read the synopsis, I don't think that I missed out on anything because I'd not read the earlier books in the series, but I am going to go back and start this series from the beginning.
I liked Katie as a detective, she's a military vet which is mentioned a number of times but I didn't think that her character really showed this off (other than in one incident towards the end of the book), if she had been a male character I felt that this would have been made more evident throughout the book rather than her constantly having to point it out to the male characters who were trying to mollycoddle her (is that a universal term?)
I did also like McGaven and thought they had a great relationship, although it was s bit weird that sometimes she seemed to be giving him orders and at others he seemed to be ordering Katie around.
I'd have liked Cisco to have featured a bit more prominently. He's a great addition to the team.
I had my suspicions about a lot of characters throughout the book, and hadn't guessed who the bad guy was (although I was certain who it wasn't) and some of my suspicions did prove to be correct.
All in all a solid read and I'm excited to read the rest of the series
I liked Katie as a detective, she's a military vet which is mentioned a number of times but I didn't think that her character really showed this off (other than in one incident towards the end of the book), if she had been a male character I felt that this would have been made more evident throughout the book rather than her constantly having to point it out to the male characters who were trying to mollycoddle her (is that a universal term?)
I did also like McGaven and thought they had a great relationship, although it was s bit weird that sometimes she seemed to be giving him orders and at others he seemed to be ordering Katie around.
I'd have liked Cisco to have featured a bit more prominently. He's a great addition to the team.
I had my suspicions about a lot of characters throughout the book, and hadn't guessed who the bad guy was (although I was certain who it wasn't) and some of my suspicions did prove to be correct.
All in all a solid read and I'm excited to read the rest of the series
April 18, 2022
Silent little angels is the 7th installment in the Detective Katie Scott series by Jennifer Chase. Eagle Ridge Summer Camp holds some good memories for Detective Katie Scott but also one of her worse. Her best friend Jenny disappeared the last time they went to summer camp, and was later found murdered. She is still haunted by this memory when a woman's body is discovered there, floating in the lake. As she and her partner McGavern starts their investigation, they discover other bodies, and Katie not only has a serial killer on her hands, but a connection to one of her cold case file. This is a fast-paced read, and both Katie and Sean McGaven have a great chemistry together as work partners, they seem so in sync. Her fiance Chad, takes a back seat in this book, only appearing briefly several times. This is a wonderful series, and while it probably can be read as a stand alone, I personally think the series should be read entirely.
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy!
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy!
May 15, 2022
After reading this story I noticed that the story more on the investigative side of following up leads, researching the paperwork and coaming over the crime scenes. The story did grab my attention earlier in the book when the story was being told about Jenny being missing. The seemed to accelerate at that time, even during the time of the discovery of the bodies. The book is easy to read, as well as entertaining in some areas of the book.
April 25, 2022
Holes
A good addition to the Katie Scott series. There are a couple of major plot holes (IMHO) that from previous Katie Scott investigations would have filled. One was how did Robin Drakes assist in the abduction, imprisoning and murder of the victims? If prosthetic plastic was left on windowsills at some crime scene's, what was Daniel Green's prosthetic limb? "...dragging his left foot..." isn't very specific. Other than those "holes" I liked it.
A good addition to the Katie Scott series. There are a couple of major plot holes (IMHO) that from previous Katie Scott investigations would have filled. One was how did Robin Drakes assist in the abduction, imprisoning and murder of the victims? If prosthetic plastic was left on windowsills at some crime scene's, what was Daniel Green's prosthetic limb? "...dragging his left foot..." isn't very specific. Other than those "holes" I liked it.
August 11, 2022
Love this author and this series. So addictive. I can't stop thinking about it. This book was just wow. Truly amazing. I just cannot wait for more from this wonderful author.
November 9, 2022
Better than the prior entry in the series.
October 24, 2023
what do you MEAN the dog can climb ladders
March 30, 2022
Love this series and the characters. As always, a great story that is well-written and fast paced. I couldn't put this one down until I finished it. Can't wait to see what cold case Katie solves next.
Thank you #netgalley and #bookouture for the eARC.
Thank you #netgalley and #bookouture for the eARC.
April 26, 2022
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley. This is the seventh book in the series but can easily be read as a standalone.
Katie Scott and Sean McGaven make an excellent team in the cold case unit. Katie is as impulsive as she is determined. She regularly puts herself in danger to protect others. Sean is always there by her side backing her up.
The case itself is full of twists. Why after all this time is someone killing these women? What is their trigger? I was as stumped as Katie and Sean with this case. Every lead gave another dead end. This book was fast-paced and very engaging. I can’t wait to see more from this series
Katie Scott and Sean McGaven make an excellent team in the cold case unit. Katie is as impulsive as she is determined. She regularly puts herself in danger to protect others. Sean is always there by her side backing her up.
The case itself is full of twists. Why after all this time is someone killing these women? What is their trigger? I was as stumped as Katie and Sean with this case. Every lead gave another dead end. This book was fast-paced and very engaging. I can’t wait to see more from this series
April 1, 2022
I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Silent Little Angels, the seventh novel to feature Detective Katie Scott of the Pine Valley, California Sheriff’s Office.
A body is found floating in the water at Eagle Ridge, a former children’s camp in the mountains above Pine Valley. Unfortunately she is not the only body at the camp as a further two are discovered during a search. When Katie discovers that all three women were working as camp counsellors when a tragic accident occurred 22 years ago she has her link between the victims, now all she has to do is find the killer.
Silent Little Angels is a bit of a mixed bag. It is very readable with a fast moving plot, tension and excitement so I have rated it at 4*. I’m much less enthusiastic, however, about how it comes together.
The novel is told entirely from Katie’s point of view, which I always like as it allows the reader to get invested and immersed in the read. This is no different and I found myself immediately caught up in events and the investigation. I think that the author does a good job of ratcheting up the tension and excitement as the novel progresses. On the other hand, I thought that there were several instances of things that didn’t make much sense or lacked any explanation. Why would a killer who has a long list of intended victims try to involve Katie in his machinations? Especially when she had nothing to do with the camp when the women worked there. Why does Katie keep seeing her dead friend from the camp? There is an explanation but I don’t care as ghosts don’t figure in my appreciation of crime novels. There are other examples but they would involve spoilers. I think a certain suspension of critical thinking is required for this novel.
Silent Little Angels is a good read if the reader goes with the flow and doesn’t ask too many questions.
A body is found floating in the water at Eagle Ridge, a former children’s camp in the mountains above Pine Valley. Unfortunately she is not the only body at the camp as a further two are discovered during a search. When Katie discovers that all three women were working as camp counsellors when a tragic accident occurred 22 years ago she has her link between the victims, now all she has to do is find the killer.
Silent Little Angels is a bit of a mixed bag. It is very readable with a fast moving plot, tension and excitement so I have rated it at 4*. I’m much less enthusiastic, however, about how it comes together.
The novel is told entirely from Katie’s point of view, which I always like as it allows the reader to get invested and immersed in the read. This is no different and I found myself immediately caught up in events and the investigation. I think that the author does a good job of ratcheting up the tension and excitement as the novel progresses. On the other hand, I thought that there were several instances of things that didn’t make much sense or lacked any explanation. Why would a killer who has a long list of intended victims try to involve Katie in his machinations? Especially when she had nothing to do with the camp when the women worked there. Why does Katie keep seeing her dead friend from the camp? There is an explanation but I don’t care as ghosts don’t figure in my appreciation of crime novels. There are other examples but they would involve spoilers. I think a certain suspension of critical thinking is required for this novel.
Silent Little Angels is a good read if the reader goes with the flow and doesn’t ask too many questions.
May 17, 2022
Unbelievably good!
Now I read and reviewed the first in the series 'Little Girls Sleeping' in 2019 but somehow I've managed to miss the following 5 books and have come back in at book number 7! No fear.. the rest have now been purchased!
That being said.. it can definitely be read as a stand alone. There are references to past cases and life stories including the very first books narrative BUT this does not effect the read what so ever.
Any new reader will immediately be drawn in by the intriguing synopsis and the eye catching cover and by the end of the first chapter not only will you be drawn in but you'll be gripped like a vice.
The main storyline in this installment is centred around Detective Katie Scott's old Summer Camp 'Eagle Ridge Camp' where a woman's body has been found floating in the boating shed with an arm missing.
Katie, usually found in the basement with partner Detective McGavin heading up the Cold Case Division is called on by the chief to assist with her service dog Cisco.
The relationship between Katie and Cisco is so heartwarming and the friendship and working relationship she has with her partner Gav is written so perfectly that you can feel the emotions behind every action.
Another body is found.. then another... what connects these women and what connects them to the camp? Given the chance to head the investigation Katie and McGavin (Gav) are on a mission to find the connections, the killer and stop them before they strike again.
A totally unique, intriguing and extremely well paced thriller that is so compelling you will not be able to put it down.
I would recommend this 100 times over and cannot wait to go back and read the ones I have stupidly missed before book 8 hits the shelves.
HUGE thank you to netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.
Now I read and reviewed the first in the series 'Little Girls Sleeping' in 2019 but somehow I've managed to miss the following 5 books and have come back in at book number 7! No fear.. the rest have now been purchased!
That being said.. it can definitely be read as a stand alone. There are references to past cases and life stories including the very first books narrative BUT this does not effect the read what so ever.
Any new reader will immediately be drawn in by the intriguing synopsis and the eye catching cover and by the end of the first chapter not only will you be drawn in but you'll be gripped like a vice.
The main storyline in this installment is centred around Detective Katie Scott's old Summer Camp 'Eagle Ridge Camp' where a woman's body has been found floating in the boating shed with an arm missing.
Katie, usually found in the basement with partner Detective McGavin heading up the Cold Case Division is called on by the chief to assist with her service dog Cisco.
The relationship between Katie and Cisco is so heartwarming and the friendship and working relationship she has with her partner Gav is written so perfectly that you can feel the emotions behind every action.
Another body is found.. then another... what connects these women and what connects them to the camp? Given the chance to head the investigation Katie and McGavin (Gav) are on a mission to find the connections, the killer and stop them before they strike again.
A totally unique, intriguing and extremely well paced thriller that is so compelling you will not be able to put it down.
I would recommend this 100 times over and cannot wait to go back and read the ones I have stupidly missed before book 8 hits the shelves.
HUGE thank you to netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.
April 20, 2022
Detective Katie Scott's stories have become an integral part of my kindle bookshelf. Author Jennifer Chase has made sure that I fall in love with her so much that I eagerly wait for Detective Scott's new adventures.
This time, A real estate agent discovers the body of the camp counsellor Carolyn Sable at the unused/ uninhabited Eagle Ridge camp.. When Detective Katie and Mc Gaven are called to the place, it stirs up Katie's memories of her days at the camp and the reason why she became a detective. This followed by a slew of bodies and a perpetrator who seems near but yet so far.
How do Detective Scott and Mc Gaven find out about the perpetrator and what does the journey entail.
The story as usual starts with the discovery of the first body and from then on its just a roller coster journey of clues and moves between the police and the perpetrator. The bond between Katie and her canine friend Cisco just warms the heart.
The friendship between the detectives is really good and the working chemistry just comes across on the pages. The story also progresses on Katie's personal front and that also is heartwarming.
All in all its a great book. If you love thrillers and detectives who are kind and diligent and smart then this story is for you. If you love stories that have twists and turns that do not let you put the book down then get this book.
I thank bookouture and Netgalley for accepting my request to review the book and the opinions expressed are mine alone.
This time, A real estate agent discovers the body of the camp counsellor Carolyn Sable at the unused/ uninhabited Eagle Ridge camp.. When Detective Katie and Mc Gaven are called to the place, it stirs up Katie's memories of her days at the camp and the reason why she became a detective. This followed by a slew of bodies and a perpetrator who seems near but yet so far.
How do Detective Scott and Mc Gaven find out about the perpetrator and what does the journey entail.
The story as usual starts with the discovery of the first body and from then on its just a roller coster journey of clues and moves between the police and the perpetrator. The bond between Katie and her canine friend Cisco just warms the heart.
The friendship between the detectives is really good and the working chemistry just comes across on the pages. The story also progresses on Katie's personal front and that also is heartwarming.
All in all its a great book. If you love thrillers and detectives who are kind and diligent and smart then this story is for you. If you love stories that have twists and turns that do not let you put the book down then get this book.
I thank bookouture and Netgalley for accepting my request to review the book and the opinions expressed are mine alone.
July 15, 2022
Silent Little Angels by Jennifer Chase
Detective Katie Scott #7
Another solid police procedural that sees the serial killer bested by Katie and her team.
What I liked:
* Katie Scott: ex-military, cold case detective, works for her uncle who is the local sheriff, owner of Cisco the retired K-9, suffers from PTSD, engaged to Chad
* Catching up with Katie and the team she works with
* The police procedural aspects of the story
* The setting that reminded me of summer camps I attended…and how much worse they could have been
* Seeing Katie and Chad together and how they are doing as a couple – he is definitely a keeper
* Cisco – great dog and K-9 partner to Katie
* John Blockburn: forensic supervisor and retired SEAL – do wonder if we will learn more about him in the future
* Sean McGaven: Katie’s work partner on the cold case squad – wonder about his relationship with Denise and would like to hear more about them both
* The references to PTSD and how Katie managed to cope with them…and also the support that she had when coping
* The “ghostly” encounters
* That the killer was caught
* Wondering what will happen in book 8 of the series
What I didn’t like:
* The killer – and the warped thinking and actions perpetrated
* Thinking about the impact traumatic events can have on individuals
* All the people and events that I was meant not to like
Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
Detective Katie Scott #7
Another solid police procedural that sees the serial killer bested by Katie and her team.
What I liked:
* Katie Scott: ex-military, cold case detective, works for her uncle who is the local sheriff, owner of Cisco the retired K-9, suffers from PTSD, engaged to Chad
* Catching up with Katie and the team she works with
* The police procedural aspects of the story
* The setting that reminded me of summer camps I attended…and how much worse they could have been
* Seeing Katie and Chad together and how they are doing as a couple – he is definitely a keeper
* Cisco – great dog and K-9 partner to Katie
* John Blockburn: forensic supervisor and retired SEAL – do wonder if we will learn more about him in the future
* Sean McGaven: Katie’s work partner on the cold case squad – wonder about his relationship with Denise and would like to hear more about them both
* The references to PTSD and how Katie managed to cope with them…and also the support that she had when coping
* The “ghostly” encounters
* That the killer was caught
* Wondering what will happen in book 8 of the series
What I didn’t like:
* The killer – and the warped thinking and actions perpetrated
* Thinking about the impact traumatic events can have on individuals
* All the people and events that I was meant not to like
Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
June 12, 2022
A series of murders with a link to a camp and a serious accident decades earlier. Detective Katie Scott feels taunted by the killer as well as haunted by her friend who died in her childhood after a visit to the camp.
Silent Little Angels is the 7th book to feature army veteran turned detective Katie Scott and her dog Cisco. There are no spoilers about her previous cases although obviously the characters have developed personally and professionally over the series.
Katie faces plenty of drama and danger as she attempts to catch the killer. She feels a personal connection to the camp due to her childhood memories about her deceased friend Jenny. This adds to her determination to stop the killer before he strikes again. I liked the personal element to the plot as it shows Katie's vulnerability which contrasts with her usual bravery. Cisco features prominently several times which gets a big thumbs up from me!
The pace is quick and there are bodies discovered in rapid succession to ramp up the tension. There is some forensic detail but it is not overwhelmingly grisly. The action sequences and danger to Katie as well as victims keep the momentum of the plot flowing. I was kept guessing until the end and there are some clever misdirections to sustain the mystery of the killer's identity.
Silent Little Angels in an entertaining detective thriller and I look forward to the next book in the series.
Silent Little Angels is the 7th book to feature army veteran turned detective Katie Scott and her dog Cisco. There are no spoilers about her previous cases although obviously the characters have developed personally and professionally over the series.
Katie faces plenty of drama and danger as she attempts to catch the killer. She feels a personal connection to the camp due to her childhood memories about her deceased friend Jenny. This adds to her determination to stop the killer before he strikes again. I liked the personal element to the plot as it shows Katie's vulnerability which contrasts with her usual bravery. Cisco features prominently several times which gets a big thumbs up from me!
The pace is quick and there are bodies discovered in rapid succession to ramp up the tension. There is some forensic detail but it is not overwhelmingly grisly. The action sequences and danger to Katie as well as victims keep the momentum of the plot flowing. I was kept guessing until the end and there are some clever misdirections to sustain the mystery of the killer's identity.
Silent Little Angels in an entertaining detective thriller and I look forward to the next book in the series.
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