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Elle ne savait pas qu'il l’observait. Jusqu'à ce qu'il soit trop tard.
Elle avait parcouru ce chemin des centaines de fois auparavant. Elle en connaissait chaque virage. Elle ne savait pas que c'était la dernière fois qu'elle l’empruntait.
Cachée au fond de la forêt, le corps de l'écolière Felicity Parker est retrouvé nu et soigneusement allongé sur un rocher, un bouquet de fleurs fraîchement cueillies à côté d'elle. La ville de Black Rock Falls est si tranquille que le shérif Jenna Alton pense que le tueur est un rôdeur étranger à la région, jusqu'à ce que le corps d'une autre fille soit retrouvé à la piscine municipale, dans le même rituel étrange.
Jenna et son adjoint David Kane y voient le mode opératoire d’un tueur en série. Alors que la peur s'empare de la ville, les enquêteurs doivent interroger chaque personne que les filles connaissaient et la confiance entre voisins commence à s'effriter.
Les deux filles ont-elles été enlevées par hasard ou connaissaient-elles leur tueur ? Comment ont-elles été attirées si loin de la sécurité de leurs habitudes ?
Et Jenna et son équipe peuvent-elles mettre la main sur le tueur avant qu'une autre vie ne soit perdue ?
Elle avait parcouru ce chemin des centaines de fois auparavant. Elle en connaissait chaque virage. Elle ne savait pas que c'était la dernière fois qu'elle l’empruntait.
Cachée au fond de la forêt, le corps de l'écolière Felicity Parker est retrouvé nu et soigneusement allongé sur un rocher, un bouquet de fleurs fraîchement cueillies à côté d'elle. La ville de Black Rock Falls est si tranquille que le shérif Jenna Alton pense que le tueur est un rôdeur étranger à la région, jusqu'à ce que le corps d'une autre fille soit retrouvé à la piscine municipale, dans le même rituel étrange.
Jenna et son adjoint David Kane y voient le mode opératoire d’un tueur en série. Alors que la peur s'empare de la ville, les enquêteurs doivent interroger chaque personne que les filles connaissaient et la confiance entre voisins commence à s'effriter.
Les deux filles ont-elles été enlevées par hasard ou connaissaient-elles leur tueur ? Comment ont-elles été attirées si loin de la sécurité de leurs habitudes ?
Et Jenna et son équipe peuvent-elles mettre la main sur le tueur avant qu'une autre vie ne soit perdue ?
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February 26, 2018
Bring Me Flowers by D.K. Hood is the second book in the Detectives Kane and Alton police procedural series. This book picks up six months after the end of the first book of the series and starts a whole new case for the detectives so it could be read as a standalone although there will be some character building left out that was learned from starting at the beginning.
This series is set in he small town of Black Rock Falls where Jenna Alton had been residing as the current head of police but was also a member of witness protection. In the first book she got a new hot shot detective in David Kane who also had his own history that had brought him to the sleepy little town. Of course the one thing we as readers know is that their little town would not remain sleepy for long.
Now picking up six months after their first big case together was solved the detectives get a phone call that a body had been found that may have been the victim of a bear attack. Of course in Kane and Alton’s world it quickly becomes know that what they have on their hands is the work of a possible serial killer.
As much as I enjoyed the first book of this series I think I liked book two even more. There has been another player added in the small town crime solving until bringing in a forensic expert to add to the mix and Jenna and David both were back at what they do best solving crimes. You can see the dynamic growing between the two leads which may some day become romantic but is slow moving for now as everyone is getting to know one another in the town.
The author did another great job building the story to throw in those red herrings and give plenty of suspects to keep readers on their toes with this one too. I will say though that this time I did manage to guess the correct suspect but I don’t think it was due to ease so I can see it being surprising to most. In the end I’d rate this second installment at 4.5 stars and will look forward to the next in the series.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
This series is set in he small town of Black Rock Falls where Jenna Alton had been residing as the current head of police but was also a member of witness protection. In the first book she got a new hot shot detective in David Kane who also had his own history that had brought him to the sleepy little town. Of course the one thing we as readers know is that their little town would not remain sleepy for long.
Now picking up six months after their first big case together was solved the detectives get a phone call that a body had been found that may have been the victim of a bear attack. Of course in Kane and Alton’s world it quickly becomes know that what they have on their hands is the work of a possible serial killer.
As much as I enjoyed the first book of this series I think I liked book two even more. There has been another player added in the small town crime solving until bringing in a forensic expert to add to the mix and Jenna and David both were back at what they do best solving crimes. You can see the dynamic growing between the two leads which may some day become romantic but is slow moving for now as everyone is getting to know one another in the town.
The author did another great job building the story to throw in those red herrings and give plenty of suspects to keep readers on their toes with this one too. I will say though that this time I did manage to guess the correct suspect but I don’t think it was due to ease so I can see it being surprising to most. In the end I’d rate this second installment at 4.5 stars and will look forward to the next in the series.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
February 19, 2018
Hidden deep in the forest, schoolgirl Felicity Parker is found carefully laid on a rock with nothing but a freshly picked bunched of flowers next to her lifeless form. Detective Jenna Alton is called to investigate the gruesome discovery. The body was found just offa popular hiking route, Jenna believes the killer is a visitor to town......until a second local girl is discovered within days, Kate Bright, a school friend of Felicity's, is found brutally murdered at the local swimming pool. The town is gripped with fear and Jenna and her deputy, David Kane, now know the killer is living among them.
In this book we are introduced to a new character and their family. Six months have passed since we first met Jenna Alton and David Kane in Don't Tell A Soul. The detectives have their work cut out trying to stop a serial killer before they strike again. There are plenty of suspects but no real clues to the person behind these gruesome murders as they leave no evidence. This is a well written series that the author manages to pull you in quickly into. There is a few red herrings along the way. I'm looking forward to reading the third book in this series.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Bookouture and the author D. K. Hood for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In this book we are introduced to a new character and their family. Six months have passed since we first met Jenna Alton and David Kane in Don't Tell A Soul. The detectives have their work cut out trying to stop a serial killer before they strike again. There are plenty of suspects but no real clues to the person behind these gruesome murders as they leave no evidence. This is a well written series that the author manages to pull you in quickly into. There is a few red herrings along the way. I'm looking forward to reading the third book in this series.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Bookouture and the author D. K. Hood for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 27, 2018
EXCERPT: He imagined how she would look dead.
The fixed brown eyes, gaping mouth, and the cool feel of her young, bloodless skin against his flesh.
His would be the last face Felicity Parker would ever see.
ABOUT THIS BOOK: She didn’t know he was watching. Until it was too late.
She’d walked this path hundreds of times before, she knew every twist and turn. But today was different. She didn’t know someone was waiting for her, hidden away from view. She didn’t know this was the last time she’d walk this path.
Hidden deep in the forest, schoolgirl Felicity Parker is found carefully laid out on a rock with nothing but a freshly picked bunch of flowers next to her lifeless form. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate the gruesome discovery.
With the body found just off a popular hiking route, Jenna believes the killer is a visitor to the town… until a second local girl is discovered.
Within days, Kate Bright, a school friend of Felicity’s, is found brutally murdered at the local swimming pool and once again, the killer has displayed his victim in a terrifying manner and left flowers at the scene.
The town is gripped with fear and Jenna and her deputy, David Kane, now know that the killer is living among them, and that he’s picking off school girls one by one. But they don’t know who is next on the list.
As the trail goes cold, Kane and Alton are forced to sit and wait for the killer to make his next move. But now he has a new victim in his sights, and he’s looking much closer to home …
MY THOUGHTS: Oh, where do I start? The plot showed much promise, but failed to deliver to the point where I actually struggled to finish this book.
I have to admit that I haven't read the first book in the series, Don't Tell A Soul, and am now unlikely to. Has this had any effect on my understanding of this, the second in the series? I think not, as I didn't struggle to understand the relationships between the characters, and their back stories are fully explained.
I did like the way Smartphone technology was used for the hunting down of the girls. It should serve as a warning, a reminder that while technology starts out being used for good purposes, it never takes long for someone to figure out how to use or adapt it for their own nefarious intent.
And so on to the problems - the dialogue between characters is stilted, wooden, many of the characters, particularly the suspects, are clichéd - the nerdy loner and the teacher newly moved to town are just two examples.
Policing procedure is haphazard and random. And that, I think, was where my biggest problem lay with Bring Me Flowers. The incompetence set my teeth on edge. I am unsure if this was intentional on the part of the author, or if she just hasn't done her research properly.
Black Rock Falls appears to be a small town. The local police force, which is small also, seem neither experienced nor competent. At the rate the bodies were turning up, I would have expected outside help to be summoned, if not FBI, then at least extra experienced manpower from the nearest main centre.
I found Bring Me Flowers to be a disappointment. I don't mind having to suspend belief in favor of a good, fast paced read but for me, this was neither. Neither the writing nor the plot flowed smoothly and I just couldn't wait to get to the end, which was also a disappointment. The motivation behind the deaths is alluded to by the killer early on in the book, but is never fully explained.
This is a series that I won't be following up on. But just because I found this to be an unsatisfying read doesn't mean that you won't love it. This is my personal opinion, my reaction to the book. Most reviews for this book are positive, so if you enjoyed the excerpt and like the summary of the plot, please go ahead and read Bring Me Flowers by D. K. Hood. You may be one of the many who enjoy this book.
Thank you to Bookouture via Netgalley for providing a digital copy of Bring Me Flowers by D. K. Hood for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
Please refer to my Goodreads.com profile page or the 'about' page on sandysbookaday.wordpress.com for an explanation of my rating system.
This review and others are also published on my blog sandysbookaday.wordpress.com https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
The fixed brown eyes, gaping mouth, and the cool feel of her young, bloodless skin against his flesh.
His would be the last face Felicity Parker would ever see.
ABOUT THIS BOOK: She didn’t know he was watching. Until it was too late.
She’d walked this path hundreds of times before, she knew every twist and turn. But today was different. She didn’t know someone was waiting for her, hidden away from view. She didn’t know this was the last time she’d walk this path.
Hidden deep in the forest, schoolgirl Felicity Parker is found carefully laid out on a rock with nothing but a freshly picked bunch of flowers next to her lifeless form. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate the gruesome discovery.
With the body found just off a popular hiking route, Jenna believes the killer is a visitor to the town… until a second local girl is discovered.
Within days, Kate Bright, a school friend of Felicity’s, is found brutally murdered at the local swimming pool and once again, the killer has displayed his victim in a terrifying manner and left flowers at the scene.
The town is gripped with fear and Jenna and her deputy, David Kane, now know that the killer is living among them, and that he’s picking off school girls one by one. But they don’t know who is next on the list.
As the trail goes cold, Kane and Alton are forced to sit and wait for the killer to make his next move. But now he has a new victim in his sights, and he’s looking much closer to home …
MY THOUGHTS: Oh, where do I start? The plot showed much promise, but failed to deliver to the point where I actually struggled to finish this book.
I have to admit that I haven't read the first book in the series, Don't Tell A Soul, and am now unlikely to. Has this had any effect on my understanding of this, the second in the series? I think not, as I didn't struggle to understand the relationships between the characters, and their back stories are fully explained.
I did like the way Smartphone technology was used for the hunting down of the girls. It should serve as a warning, a reminder that while technology starts out being used for good purposes, it never takes long for someone to figure out how to use or adapt it for their own nefarious intent.
And so on to the problems - the dialogue between characters is stilted, wooden, many of the characters, particularly the suspects, are clichéd - the nerdy loner and the teacher newly moved to town are just two examples.
Policing procedure is haphazard and random. And that, I think, was where my biggest problem lay with Bring Me Flowers. The incompetence set my teeth on edge. I am unsure if this was intentional on the part of the author, or if she just hasn't done her research properly.
Black Rock Falls appears to be a small town. The local police force, which is small also, seem neither experienced nor competent. At the rate the bodies were turning up, I would have expected outside help to be summoned, if not FBI, then at least extra experienced manpower from the nearest main centre.
I found Bring Me Flowers to be a disappointment. I don't mind having to suspend belief in favor of a good, fast paced read but for me, this was neither. Neither the writing nor the plot flowed smoothly and I just couldn't wait to get to the end, which was also a disappointment. The motivation behind the deaths is alluded to by the killer early on in the book, but is never fully explained.
This is a series that I won't be following up on. But just because I found this to be an unsatisfying read doesn't mean that you won't love it. This is my personal opinion, my reaction to the book. Most reviews for this book are positive, so if you enjoyed the excerpt and like the summary of the plot, please go ahead and read Bring Me Flowers by D. K. Hood. You may be one of the many who enjoy this book.
Thank you to Bookouture via Netgalley for providing a digital copy of Bring Me Flowers by D. K. Hood for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
Please refer to my Goodreads.com profile page or the 'about' page on sandysbookaday.wordpress.com for an explanation of my rating system.
This review and others are also published on my blog sandysbookaday.wordpress.com https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
August 6, 2019
Packed with twists and turns! I blazed through the pages, reading it from beginning to end in one sitting!
"He imagined how she would look dead. The fixed brown eyes, gaping mouth, and the cool feel of her young, bloodless skin against his flesh. His would be the last face Felicity Parker would see. The idea thrilled him; having the power over life or death was something he craved. Felicity would beg and scream but in the end, she would respect him before he cut her throat. He stared at the images lined up on his desk of the girls he had chosen, but for now, he had one girl on his mind. He traced the trembling tip of his index finger down the image of Felicity."
Sheriff Jenna Alton tipped back her chair and yawned. Stepping out of life as undercover DEA Special Agent Avril Parker and into the “safe” role of Sheriff Jenna Alton had not been easy. Since David “Dave” Kane arrived in Black Rock Falls six months previously, life had been interesting to say the least. They had solved four gruesome murders together and she had appreciated his expertise. She had picked him as ex-special forces from the get-go, but whatever his reason to be off the grid in Black Rock Falls she did not care. Having him around as backup was a bonus in spades.
The new deputy was due to arrive: Shane Wolfe, a family man with three daughters, and from his résumé, a qualified medical examiner waiting for his license to be issued for Black Rock Falls. The chance of adding another highly qualified deputy to the team was a dream come true.
There will be nothing we can’t handle.
******
Bring Me Flowers by D.K. Hood is the second book in the Detectives Kane and Alton series. Having read the first one I was really looking forward to reading this one and while I enjoyed the storyline it wasn't as good as book one, Don't Tell A Soul. Some of the forensic science surrounding the crimes is a bit unrealistic but it is fiction and it didn't take away the excitement, trepidation, and anticipation of the story. I fell in love with the characters in book one and they are just as original, fresh, and interesting as ever!
This was a highly enjoyable novel with plenty of twists, turns, and red harrings to throw me completely off course in guessing the identity of the killer. I wasn't even close!
I read it in one sitting!
"He imagined how she would look dead. The fixed brown eyes, gaping mouth, and the cool feel of her young, bloodless skin against his flesh. His would be the last face Felicity Parker would see. The idea thrilled him; having the power over life or death was something he craved. Felicity would beg and scream but in the end, she would respect him before he cut her throat. He stared at the images lined up on his desk of the girls he had chosen, but for now, he had one girl on his mind. He traced the trembling tip of his index finger down the image of Felicity."
Sheriff Jenna Alton tipped back her chair and yawned. Stepping out of life as undercover DEA Special Agent Avril Parker and into the “safe” role of Sheriff Jenna Alton had not been easy. Since David “Dave” Kane arrived in Black Rock Falls six months previously, life had been interesting to say the least. They had solved four gruesome murders together and she had appreciated his expertise. She had picked him as ex-special forces from the get-go, but whatever his reason to be off the grid in Black Rock Falls she did not care. Having him around as backup was a bonus in spades.
The new deputy was due to arrive: Shane Wolfe, a family man with three daughters, and from his résumé, a qualified medical examiner waiting for his license to be issued for Black Rock Falls. The chance of adding another highly qualified deputy to the team was a dream come true.
There will be nothing we can’t handle.
******
Bring Me Flowers by D.K. Hood is the second book in the Detectives Kane and Alton series. Having read the first one I was really looking forward to reading this one and while I enjoyed the storyline it wasn't as good as book one, Don't Tell A Soul. Some of the forensic science surrounding the crimes is a bit unrealistic but it is fiction and it didn't take away the excitement, trepidation, and anticipation of the story. I fell in love with the characters in book one and they are just as original, fresh, and interesting as ever!
This was a highly enjoyable novel with plenty of twists, turns, and red harrings to throw me completely off course in guessing the identity of the killer. I wasn't even close!
I read it in one sitting!
February 14, 2018
It's been six months since the detectives solved their cases in DON'T TELL A SOUL. And boy! how things have changed.
This book introduces a new character, a man not only who has ties to Kane, but is also a medical examiner. A widower with 3 daughters to raise, Wolfe is a most interesting character. He also brings a lot of computer knowledge with him.
And since there is a new serial killer in this small town, having another set of eyes..eyes that miss nothing, is most beneficial.
Someone is targeting teenage girls with long hair. After killing and mutilating them, he arranges their bodies in an 'art' form. Not pretty at all. One of Deputy Wolfe's daughter fits the victim profile.
The town is gripped with fear ... a killer is living among them, and he’s picking off school girls one by one. The killer has picked his newest target ..and it's a lot closer to home than any of them know.
Although this is the second in a 2-story series, it can easily be read as a stand alone. However, I strongly recommend reading them in order. I like how the characters' backstories are introduced and explained. The Sheriff and her Deputies all have secrets that they want to protect. There's a lot of action, a lot of suspects to be looked out and questioned. Even with many bodies in the mix, it's been an enjoyable read.
Many thanks to the author / Bookouture / Netgalley for the advanced digital copy. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
This book introduces a new character, a man not only who has ties to Kane, but is also a medical examiner. A widower with 3 daughters to raise, Wolfe is a most interesting character. He also brings a lot of computer knowledge with him.
And since there is a new serial killer in this small town, having another set of eyes..eyes that miss nothing, is most beneficial.
Someone is targeting teenage girls with long hair. After killing and mutilating them, he arranges their bodies in an 'art' form. Not pretty at all. One of Deputy Wolfe's daughter fits the victim profile.
The town is gripped with fear ... a killer is living among them, and he’s picking off school girls one by one. The killer has picked his newest target ..and it's a lot closer to home than any of them know.
Although this is the second in a 2-story series, it can easily be read as a stand alone. However, I strongly recommend reading them in order. I like how the characters' backstories are introduced and explained. The Sheriff and her Deputies all have secrets that they want to protect. There's a lot of action, a lot of suspects to be looked out and questioned. Even with many bodies in the mix, it's been an enjoyable read.
Many thanks to the author / Bookouture / Netgalley for the advanced digital copy. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
October 10, 2023
Continuing this series by D.K. Hood, I have high hopes. Hood proves herself once more with a gripping police procedural. Jenna Alton and David Kane work together in a small community in the Western United States, where petty crime is usually the biggest form of gossip. However, when a young woman’s body is found mutilated, people begin to take notice. Sheriff Alton makes sure that she asserts her authority, using Deputy Kane to instil some control of the locals, while they both seek to find clues and keep things from escalating. When another body emerges, there appears to be a trend, one that is backed by reports of a killer who has been working across the western states. With little to go on, both Alton and Kane try to wrest control of the situation before a bloodbath. Hood does well yet again with this piece.
When Felicity Parker walks through the wooded community, she has little that worries her. She’s travelled this route many times and finds herself daydreaming as she goes through the motions. This time, there is someone waiting for her, hidden in the brush and ready to strike. It is only when it is too late that she catches a glimpse of the face before her.
When Felicity’s body is laid out with only a bunch of flowers placed next to it, the calling card signals Sheriff Jenna Alton to come investigate. She and her deputy, Dave Kane, begin hunting for clues to stop what appears to be a new killer. After Kate Bright, a friend of Felicity’s is also found murdered both Alton and Kane are sure that they have a serial killer on their hands. This is further substantiated when reports of similar killings of teenaged girls emerge in police reports around the state of Montana.
Black Rock Falls is a small community, but they do not find themselves immune to the vicious crimes that have been taking place. Sheriff Alton was, herself, party to a killer’s control not too long ago, barely escaping in a case that still haunts her. She and Deputy Kane must work quickly and effectively to find the killer, with a small list of potential suspects already forming. Even a new deputy, with experience in computers and forces=basics, cannot help crack the case wide open at this point.
Everything points to a local being the killer, though with a rodeo in town, no one can be sure. Every person Alton and Kane lay eyes upon could be the killer, though the calm demeanours make it hard to tell. With a killer on the loose and the locals getting somewhat antsy, it is time to get answers and close this case before another young woman goes missing and is killed. Hood paints a tense picture here and keeps the reader guessing until the final pages.
D.K. Hood does well to differentiate herself from other authors in the field while still keeping an impactful story that is easy to digest. She develops her piece well, using a strong narrative that builds in momentum with each chapter. Engaging the reader, Hood is able to spin a story that keeps the pages turning and the gasps aplenty throughout this second novel in the series.
Character development sets the tone for the novel and series alike. There is more backstory for both protagonists, without inundating the reader with too much going on. Both Alton and Kane have histories and are beginning to warm to one another, to the point that their own development intertwined on occasion. The addition of a new deputy with some special skills could also add depth and flavour to an already strong series. I look forward to seeing how character development will continue as the series progresses.
A strong plot, layered with twists, keeps the reader involved and intrigued, Hood provides both as the story moves along, keeping the reader guessing as to what awaits them. While there is little time for long and drawn out explanations, the sharp development of the piece and turns that may not be expected help fuel a strong overall story with plot points that emerge with ease. With many novels to go, there is surely something for everyone as the reader seeks to connect with the story as best they can.
Kudos, Madam Hood, for keeping things on point throughout.
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When Felicity Parker walks through the wooded community, she has little that worries her. She’s travelled this route many times and finds herself daydreaming as she goes through the motions. This time, there is someone waiting for her, hidden in the brush and ready to strike. It is only when it is too late that she catches a glimpse of the face before her.
When Felicity’s body is laid out with only a bunch of flowers placed next to it, the calling card signals Sheriff Jenna Alton to come investigate. She and her deputy, Dave Kane, begin hunting for clues to stop what appears to be a new killer. After Kate Bright, a friend of Felicity’s is also found murdered both Alton and Kane are sure that they have a serial killer on their hands. This is further substantiated when reports of similar killings of teenaged girls emerge in police reports around the state of Montana.
Black Rock Falls is a small community, but they do not find themselves immune to the vicious crimes that have been taking place. Sheriff Alton was, herself, party to a killer’s control not too long ago, barely escaping in a case that still haunts her. She and Deputy Kane must work quickly and effectively to find the killer, with a small list of potential suspects already forming. Even a new deputy, with experience in computers and forces=basics, cannot help crack the case wide open at this point.
Everything points to a local being the killer, though with a rodeo in town, no one can be sure. Every person Alton and Kane lay eyes upon could be the killer, though the calm demeanours make it hard to tell. With a killer on the loose and the locals getting somewhat antsy, it is time to get answers and close this case before another young woman goes missing and is killed. Hood paints a tense picture here and keeps the reader guessing until the final pages.
D.K. Hood does well to differentiate herself from other authors in the field while still keeping an impactful story that is easy to digest. She develops her piece well, using a strong narrative that builds in momentum with each chapter. Engaging the reader, Hood is able to spin a story that keeps the pages turning and the gasps aplenty throughout this second novel in the series.
Character development sets the tone for the novel and series alike. There is more backstory for both protagonists, without inundating the reader with too much going on. Both Alton and Kane have histories and are beginning to warm to one another, to the point that their own development intertwined on occasion. The addition of a new deputy with some special skills could also add depth and flavour to an already strong series. I look forward to seeing how character development will continue as the series progresses.
A strong plot, layered with twists, keeps the reader involved and intrigued, Hood provides both as the story moves along, keeping the reader guessing as to what awaits them. While there is little time for long and drawn out explanations, the sharp development of the piece and turns that may not be expected help fuel a strong overall story with plot points that emerge with ease. With many novels to go, there is surely something for everyone as the reader seeks to connect with the story as best they can.
Kudos, Madam Hood, for keeping things on point throughout.
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February 5, 2018
Welcome back to Black Rock Falls. It is 6 months since we last saw Jenna Alton and David Kane. A call is received to say that a family have discovered the body of a young girl who appears to have been attacked by a bear. When the team arrive on the scene they find the victim of a vicious murderer.
As they begin to investigate more bodies of young girls start to turn up, the killer has escalated and fast.
I enjoyed this book as much as the first in the series and hope to return to Black Rock Falls again soon. We are learning more about our 2 main characters as we go and this book introduces another who is not really who he seems.
The story will suck you in and keep you guessing until the end, despite trying to make you believe that you know who the murderer is.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a copy of this book to read and enjoy in exchange for my honest opinions
As they begin to investigate more bodies of young girls start to turn up, the killer has escalated and fast.
I enjoyed this book as much as the first in the series and hope to return to Black Rock Falls again soon. We are learning more about our 2 main characters as we go and this book introduces another who is not really who he seems.
The story will suck you in and keep you guessing until the end, despite trying to make you believe that you know who the murderer is.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a copy of this book to read and enjoy in exchange for my honest opinions
January 18, 2018
I wanted a fast whodunit which was not too serial killery with macabre descriptions. I have been hearing good things about this author D. K. Hood on the social media.
So armed with foreboding apprehension about reading a book which does have a serial killer concept, I was pleasantly surprised that it was not gruesome. It was actually a very entertaining and fast read, which kept me hooked. As the trend goes, young girls getting killed, laid out in poses, with flowers, each kill escalating, Sheriff Jenna Alton and Detective Dave Kane racing against time to get to the killer. The plot seems the same as so many books of today. The treatment is slightly different.
I liked the way the killer found the girls using technology, that was a great plot by the author. I enjoyed to see Detective Wolfe joining the group. He had mad technology and forensic skills. Some of the gadgets he modified, I want them too in real life. I liked the way the Sheriff department worked with everyone pulling their weight together. There was a good camaraderie between the cops.
What I didn’t like is the almost slow detective skills that the police show, there is no urgency which comes off the words. What I didn’t like is the way the main characters behave, I never understood if Jenna and Dave like each other. There is Dave mouthing off that Jenna is a good leader, I never found that. And lastly, what I didn’t like is the way this book reveals the identity of killers in book 1 by the same author. I would think twice to pick up book 1 as I already know what happens in that.
But what I did like is the way the story kept me stuck to it. I like the way the author kept the identity of the killer hidden till the very end. I liked the way this book took me away from the realities of life for a few hours. I liked the way I was eager to reach the end of the book, the blood fuelling interest which kept me hooked was euphoric. I needed that. So this book worked for me, and I would recommend it to all who like a good whodunit without the darkness in the words to describe in the crimes.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher, Bookouture, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
So armed with foreboding apprehension about reading a book which does have a serial killer concept, I was pleasantly surprised that it was not gruesome. It was actually a very entertaining and fast read, which kept me hooked. As the trend goes, young girls getting killed, laid out in poses, with flowers, each kill escalating, Sheriff Jenna Alton and Detective Dave Kane racing against time to get to the killer. The plot seems the same as so many books of today. The treatment is slightly different.
I liked the way the killer found the girls using technology, that was a great plot by the author. I enjoyed to see Detective Wolfe joining the group. He had mad technology and forensic skills. Some of the gadgets he modified, I want them too in real life. I liked the way the Sheriff department worked with everyone pulling their weight together. There was a good camaraderie between the cops.
What I didn’t like is the almost slow detective skills that the police show, there is no urgency which comes off the words. What I didn’t like is the way the main characters behave, I never understood if Jenna and Dave like each other. There is Dave mouthing off that Jenna is a good leader, I never found that. And lastly, what I didn’t like is the way this book reveals the identity of killers in book 1 by the same author. I would think twice to pick up book 1 as I already know what happens in that.
But what I did like is the way the story kept me stuck to it. I like the way the author kept the identity of the killer hidden till the very end. I liked the way this book took me away from the realities of life for a few hours. I liked the way I was eager to reach the end of the book, the blood fuelling interest which kept me hooked was euphoric. I needed that. So this book worked for me, and I would recommend it to all who like a good whodunit without the darkness in the words to describe in the crimes.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher, Bookouture, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
February 22, 2018
Book 2 in the Kane and Alton series. I enjoyed the first one even with all its flaws. This one improves on the first one and makes a more even and enjoyable read.
Young teen age girls are being targeted in the small town of Black Rock Falls. The first to go missing is Felicity Parker. Her young body is found naked laid out on a large rock in a forest near the river.
badly beaten and raped and then displayed for all to see, they know they have a psychopath on their hands.
when more girls disappear and meet the same fate, Alton and Kane know they have a serial killer on their hands. One that is escalating his activity as the killings become more and more frequent. The town is gripped with fear. can they stop the killer before he kills again? He seems like a local but who can it be? They have a large list of suspects and each could easily be the killer.
I enjoyed this read. despite the quite gruesome subject matter and graphic violence its quite an easy read. The story flows quite well and seems well thought out from the beginning. WE have the introduction of a new character to the team. Another undercover person to go along with Alton and Kane which does stretch the already credibility of the whole set up somewhat. It was one of the issues I had with the first book and here we have another addition but I went with it anyway.
There is quite a large list of suspects and all credible ones, although you only suspect two or three of them really. we do spend some chapters in the mind of the killer as he is killing and that does add another lair to the story.
The ending I found a little rushed and the reveal a little underwhelming. Also the whole premise of the story of our two main characters was always a hard one for me to swallow and now with the addition of a third it stretches it even further.
having said all that I didnt really enjoy this read. if you suspend belief and go with the flaky premise of the setup with this series then both books are enjoyable reads, this one more than the first. They are a bit of fun and I look forward to reading the third in the series whenever it is released.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and D.K. Hood for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Young teen age girls are being targeted in the small town of Black Rock Falls. The first to go missing is Felicity Parker. Her young body is found naked laid out on a large rock in a forest near the river.
badly beaten and raped and then displayed for all to see, they know they have a psychopath on their hands.
when more girls disappear and meet the same fate, Alton and Kane know they have a serial killer on their hands. One that is escalating his activity as the killings become more and more frequent. The town is gripped with fear. can they stop the killer before he kills again? He seems like a local but who can it be? They have a large list of suspects and each could easily be the killer.
I enjoyed this read. despite the quite gruesome subject matter and graphic violence its quite an easy read. The story flows quite well and seems well thought out from the beginning. WE have the introduction of a new character to the team. Another undercover person to go along with Alton and Kane which does stretch the already credibility of the whole set up somewhat. It was one of the issues I had with the first book and here we have another addition but I went with it anyway.
There is quite a large list of suspects and all credible ones, although you only suspect two or three of them really. we do spend some chapters in the mind of the killer as he is killing and that does add another lair to the story.
The ending I found a little rushed and the reveal a little underwhelming. Also the whole premise of the story of our two main characters was always a hard one for me to swallow and now with the addition of a third it stretches it even further.
having said all that I didnt really enjoy this read. if you suspend belief and go with the flaky premise of the setup with this series then both books are enjoyable reads, this one more than the first. They are a bit of fun and I look forward to reading the third in the series whenever it is released.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and D.K. Hood for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 8, 2018
The second book featuring Detectives Jenna Alton and David Kane hits the ground running with the discovery of teenage Felicity Parker's mutilated body in a Black Rock Falls, Montana, forest. At first blush, it's the result of a bear attack; at first glance, it's an especially gruesome murder. Given an influx of visitors to the town for the summer rodeos, Jenna suspects one of them did the dirty deed. But just a few days later, one of Felicity's friends, Kate Bright, is laid out in similar fashion - complete with flowers carefully placed next to the bodies - this time at the local swimming pool. That triggers a query of other communities and the realization that murders similar MOs have happened before - prompting Jenna and profiler Kane to conclude that a serial killer is on the loose (one who almost certainly will kill again and again).
Amid all this, Jenna is breaking in brand-new deputy Shane Wolfe, soon to have a Medical Examiner license that should be of benefit to the local department. The relationship between her two deputies - who seem to know each other from somewhere unknown to Jenna - makes for a bit of a strain, adding another mystery to the situation ( I won't go into further detail lest I reveal things best left to readers to discern for themselves). The chapters record the progress of the investigation interspersed with thoughts and intentions straight from the murderer. Suspect after suspect comes, goes, and comes back again, but so few clues are left at the murder scenes that honing in on the culprit is almost impossible.
The action (or more to the point, the dialogue) turned overly melodramatic more often than I'd like, but it's still an intriguing story that held my attention throughout. I will admit, though, that at times I felt a little "out of it" - a feeling I'm sure came because I didn't read the first book in the series (Don't Tell a Soul). This one stands alone fairly well, but several times the events or conversational tidbit gave me the niggling feeling that I'd somehow missed something.
All in all, though, this is a well-written, fast-paced book that's easy to read in a day or two. Many thanks to the publisher, via NetGalley, for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Amid all this, Jenna is breaking in brand-new deputy Shane Wolfe, soon to have a Medical Examiner license that should be of benefit to the local department. The relationship between her two deputies - who seem to know each other from somewhere unknown to Jenna - makes for a bit of a strain, adding another mystery to the situation ( I won't go into further detail lest I reveal things best left to readers to discern for themselves). The chapters record the progress of the investigation interspersed with thoughts and intentions straight from the murderer. Suspect after suspect comes, goes, and comes back again, but so few clues are left at the murder scenes that honing in on the culprit is almost impossible.
The action (or more to the point, the dialogue) turned overly melodramatic more often than I'd like, but it's still an intriguing story that held my attention throughout. I will admit, though, that at times I felt a little "out of it" - a feeling I'm sure came because I didn't read the first book in the series (Don't Tell a Soul). This one stands alone fairly well, but several times the events or conversational tidbit gave me the niggling feeling that I'd somehow missed something.
All in all, though, this is a well-written, fast-paced book that's easy to read in a day or two. Many thanks to the publisher, via NetGalley, for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 16, 2018
I loved Don’t Tell a Soul which introduced us to the characters of Kane and Alton and couldn’t wait to read Bring Me Flowers to continue their story. Unfortunately certain things just fell flat to me and I was disappointed that I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first. It became a novel of contradictions almost especially in terms of how Jenna Alton behaves, constantly blowing hot and cold.
The story itself starts off strong with some really brutal murders, D.K. Hood does not hold back with her vivid descriptions. Even though brutal crime fiction is something that I enjoy, I want there to be some kind of explanation for it and the resolution to the murders here was never fully explained. When the bodies of young girls start to turn up with flowers left at the scene, it’s down to Alton and Kane to find out who is responsible. I loved the small town setting of Black Rock Falls in Don’t Tell a Soul and whilst I don’t think it was captured as well here, for the story that unfolded within I felt like it was a great setting for what took place.
Sadly Kane and Alton annoyed me in this story. One minute Jenna is pushing David away and explaining how much control she is in of the situation (she is the Sheriff after all, don’t you know) but then the next they are sharing dinners together, watching movies, spooning and then again she’s being off with him. This being the second novel I’d expect their relationship, if there’s going to be one, to have moved further along than this. There’s only so long you can drag a potential romance out for before the reader loses interest.
Their policing at times was almost laughable as well. Not only would this amount of bodies turning up see police from out of state, or even the FBI, turning up to take over the case, but Kane and Alton are just all over the place with their investigation. The suspects are all cliched versions of who you might expect to be responsible for killing young women and then, just to take the silliness even further it isn’t even them who work out who was ultimately responsible. I wouldn’t want to live in a town that had such incompetent policing that’s for sure.
The actual way in which the girls were hunted however I felt was done brilliantly because it just shows where technology is heading and the ways in which teenagers can be watched not only without their knowledge but also that of their parents. One character’s way in which he kept track of his daughter left a lot to be desired however and again, shows just how technology can be used, but I imagine any parent reading this book will be left wondering just what their children are doing online and on their mobile phones.
I am so disappointed that I didn’t love this book as much as the first because this series had so much potential and I am now torn on whether to even continue with it in the future. The characterisation here, or at least the development with Kane and Alton was stilted and weak and as said earlier, we should be further along in their development now than we are here. I found myself wanting the book to be over more than I was enjoying it and I want to escape into a book and love it not be wondering how long is left until it’s over which was a real shame.
The story itself starts off strong with some really brutal murders, D.K. Hood does not hold back with her vivid descriptions. Even though brutal crime fiction is something that I enjoy, I want there to be some kind of explanation for it and the resolution to the murders here was never fully explained. When the bodies of young girls start to turn up with flowers left at the scene, it’s down to Alton and Kane to find out who is responsible. I loved the small town setting of Black Rock Falls in Don’t Tell a Soul and whilst I don’t think it was captured as well here, for the story that unfolded within I felt like it was a great setting for what took place.
Sadly Kane and Alton annoyed me in this story. One minute Jenna is pushing David away and explaining how much control she is in of the situation (she is the Sheriff after all, don’t you know) but then the next they are sharing dinners together, watching movies, spooning and then again she’s being off with him. This being the second novel I’d expect their relationship, if there’s going to be one, to have moved further along than this. There’s only so long you can drag a potential romance out for before the reader loses interest.
Their policing at times was almost laughable as well. Not only would this amount of bodies turning up see police from out of state, or even the FBI, turning up to take over the case, but Kane and Alton are just all over the place with their investigation. The suspects are all cliched versions of who you might expect to be responsible for killing young women and then, just to take the silliness even further it isn’t even them who work out who was ultimately responsible. I wouldn’t want to live in a town that had such incompetent policing that’s for sure.
The actual way in which the girls were hunted however I felt was done brilliantly because it just shows where technology is heading and the ways in which teenagers can be watched not only without their knowledge but also that of their parents. One character’s way in which he kept track of his daughter left a lot to be desired however and again, shows just how technology can be used, but I imagine any parent reading this book will be left wondering just what their children are doing online and on their mobile phones.
I am so disappointed that I didn’t love this book as much as the first because this series had so much potential and I am now torn on whether to even continue with it in the future. The characterisation here, or at least the development with Kane and Alton was stilted and weak and as said earlier, we should be further along in their development now than we are here. I found myself wanting the book to be over more than I was enjoying it and I want to escape into a book and love it not be wondering how long is left until it’s over which was a real shame.
March 1, 2018
Bring Me Flowers is the second book in the Detectives Kane and Alton series and while I don’t feel you’d be missing out on too much if you’ve not read the first one, I think you should pick it up anyway because it’s good. And this one, in my opinion, is even better!
It’s been a quiet few months in the town but that is about to change. It seems someone is targeting young girls, viciously murdering them and displaying their bodies in a pretty gruesome way for anyone to find. The town residents are afraid as it looks like anyone could be next. But who is after the girls? Why? And how do they always seem to know where to find them in the first place? Kane and Alton have very little to go on as the killer isn’t leaving them any clues to work with. As harsh as it sounds, it looks like they may have to wait for the killer to strike again and hope they make a mistake.
This is such a tense ride and a thrilling investigation that kept me guessing until the end. While the detectives at some point do have a list of suspects, including a bunch of hot and sweaty cowboys, I considered them all to be too obvious but couldn’t for the life of me figure out who the culprit was supposed to be and when they were finally revealed, I almost smacked my forehead in one of those “duh, should have seen that coming” moments. Cleverly done!
We are also introduced to a new member of the team. A widower trying to raise three young daughters while also working as the medical examiner and a computer expert in between. He’s a very busy man and I thoroughly enjoyed his arrival. I felt he fit into this small team perfectly and I look forward to getting to know him better as I’m pretty sure there’s more to his story and his sudden appearance in the town. I do still have a few niggles about Jenna as she’s a little wishy-washy for me at times, going from making sure everyone knows she’s the fierce sheriff in town to seemingly being this little girl lost waiting for her knight in shining armour. Then again, she does maybe suffer from PTSD due to events in the previous book and what do I know about that anyway? Nothing, in case you wondered. And my confusing feelings about Jenna have no effect whatsoever on my reading experience.
While I enjoyed the first book in this series, I must say I thought this one was far better and I really liked how it refers to modern technology and warns about the potential dangers. This is a well-paced and suspenseful crime fiction story that had me completely engrossed. A excellent addition to the series and I can’t wait to read the next book and see where this team goes next!
It’s been a quiet few months in the town but that is about to change. It seems someone is targeting young girls, viciously murdering them and displaying their bodies in a pretty gruesome way for anyone to find. The town residents are afraid as it looks like anyone could be next. But who is after the girls? Why? And how do they always seem to know where to find them in the first place? Kane and Alton have very little to go on as the killer isn’t leaving them any clues to work with. As harsh as it sounds, it looks like they may have to wait for the killer to strike again and hope they make a mistake.
This is such a tense ride and a thrilling investigation that kept me guessing until the end. While the detectives at some point do have a list of suspects, including a bunch of hot and sweaty cowboys, I considered them all to be too obvious but couldn’t for the life of me figure out who the culprit was supposed to be and when they were finally revealed, I almost smacked my forehead in one of those “duh, should have seen that coming” moments. Cleverly done!
We are also introduced to a new member of the team. A widower trying to raise three young daughters while also working as the medical examiner and a computer expert in between. He’s a very busy man and I thoroughly enjoyed his arrival. I felt he fit into this small team perfectly and I look forward to getting to know him better as I’m pretty sure there’s more to his story and his sudden appearance in the town. I do still have a few niggles about Jenna as she’s a little wishy-washy for me at times, going from making sure everyone knows she’s the fierce sheriff in town to seemingly being this little girl lost waiting for her knight in shining armour. Then again, she does maybe suffer from PTSD due to events in the previous book and what do I know about that anyway? Nothing, in case you wondered. And my confusing feelings about Jenna have no effect whatsoever on my reading experience.
While I enjoyed the first book in this series, I must say I thought this one was far better and I really liked how it refers to modern technology and warns about the potential dangers. This is a well-paced and suspenseful crime fiction story that had me completely engrossed. A excellent addition to the series and I can’t wait to read the next book and see where this team goes next!
January 9, 2018
WOW! What a book. This is Book 2 in the series. I was hooked from the first page, through the hunt for a serial killer, to the incredible conclusion. The characters of Jenna Alton, (Sheriff), David Kane, (Deputy) and a new character Deputy Wolfe are so interesting. This book is amazing. I hope there are more books in this series. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookoutre and the Author for allowing me to read and review this book.
January 16, 2018
This was a fun read.
This is the second book in the Kane and Alton series. I've not read the first one as yet, an oversight I will correct soon ! The story is set in a small-time town Black Rock Falls. Sheriff Jenna Alton (she's in witness protection) and her deputy Daved "Dave" Kane (also undercover sniper) are now joined by Shane Wolfe (Dave's handler) in this so-called peaceful town. The Black Rock Falls (seems so Twilighty, if you get what I mean...) Police Dept runs on a small budget so are not well equipped with the latest technology or devices. Infact, they have a poor system of maintaining investigation history too. This was the only problem in this thrilling plot for me.
One boring day, Jenna receives a call from some local claiming a young girl seems to be a victim of a bear attack. On visiting the sight, it is clearly evident that this was a homicide and a brutal one at that. And so begins the process of collecting evidences and understanding the murder. Soon, they are faced with 3 more murders with similar M.O. And get this, to see if there were any similar cases state-wide or even near-by, Jenna had to drop emails to the respective police depts for info and they responded in 2 days.. What the hell ! That was a little disappointing. I think, the fact that they could catch the killer only after 4 kills was troubling to me. They were running in the blind. Maybe that's why the killer chose this town.
What I liked about this story were the suspects. In most crime stories, I have this gut about who could be the killer. This one had too many suspects fitting the bill. This story also showcased a real issue where teenage children are so secretive and find all kinds of ways to keep their parents out. I wanted to reach within the book and smack them girls on their heads for venturing outside in the dark when their parents and cops have strictly warned them about murders. Sigh..but I guess that's what the killer counted on. The method in which the serial killer also lured the victims to isolated areas is also very impressive and it has to do with something which was a craze a couple of years ago. I liked the bit of action going on at the end.. And the identity of the serial killer..
Although the plot was good, somehow the characters were less impressive in a cop way. They all have their own histories and are dealing with it in their own ways. But they were missing something..Dave was actually better than the other characters cop-wise. I would have loved to see more of his sniper and military training put to use. Shane's mad computer skills also weren't much to read. And Alton and Kane..is it leading towards something more ?? I liked Emily's character, she has a good head on her shoulders.
Overall, this book was entertaining but I felt the investigation could have been better.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookoutre for generously providing the ARC in exchange for a honest review.
This is the second book in the Kane and Alton series. I've not read the first one as yet, an oversight I will correct soon ! The story is set in a small-time town Black Rock Falls. Sheriff Jenna Alton (she's in witness protection) and her deputy Daved "Dave" Kane (also undercover sniper) are now joined by Shane Wolfe (Dave's handler) in this so-called peaceful town. The Black Rock Falls (seems so Twilighty, if you get what I mean...) Police Dept runs on a small budget so are not well equipped with the latest technology or devices. Infact, they have a poor system of maintaining investigation history too. This was the only problem in this thrilling plot for me.
One boring day, Jenna receives a call from some local claiming a young girl seems to be a victim of a bear attack. On visiting the sight, it is clearly evident that this was a homicide and a brutal one at that. And so begins the process of collecting evidences and understanding the murder. Soon, they are faced with 3 more murders with similar M.O. And get this, to see if there were any similar cases state-wide or even near-by, Jenna had to drop emails to the respective police depts for info and they responded in 2 days.. What the hell ! That was a little disappointing. I think, the fact that they could catch the killer only after 4 kills was troubling to me. They were running in the blind. Maybe that's why the killer chose this town.
What I liked about this story were the suspects. In most crime stories, I have this gut about who could be the killer. This one had too many suspects fitting the bill. This story also showcased a real issue where teenage children are so secretive and find all kinds of ways to keep their parents out. I wanted to reach within the book and smack them girls on their heads for venturing outside in the dark when their parents and cops have strictly warned them about murders. Sigh..but I guess that's what the killer counted on. The method in which the serial killer also lured the victims to isolated areas is also very impressive and it has to do with something which was a craze a couple of years ago. I liked the bit of action going on at the end.. And the identity of the serial killer..
Although the plot was good, somehow the characters were less impressive in a cop way. They all have their own histories and are dealing with it in their own ways. But they were missing something..Dave was actually better than the other characters cop-wise. I would have loved to see more of his sniper and military training put to use. Shane's mad computer skills also weren't much to read. And Alton and Kane..is it leading towards something more ?? I liked Emily's character, she has a good head on her shoulders.
Overall, this book was entertaining but I felt the investigation could have been better.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookoutre for generously providing the ARC in exchange for a honest review.
July 10, 2018
It’s been six months in Black Run Falls where Detective Jenna and Deputy Kane have settled to a safe routine. But the peace does not last long as soon a body of a teenage girl is discovered in the woods as result of a vicious attack.When more bodies start turning up Jenna and Kane realize it’s a work of a serial killer who will stop at nothing till he claims his final prize.
Bring me flowers is the second book in the Jenna and Kane series. It’s a fast paced addictive storyline and even though can be read as a stand-alone I would recommend reading it in order. I enjoyed learning about the characters backstories and am looking forward to reading more about the new character that was introduced in the series
I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
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Bring me flowers is the second book in the Jenna and Kane series. It’s a fast paced addictive storyline and even though can be read as a stand-alone I would recommend reading it in order. I enjoyed learning about the characters backstories and am looking forward to reading more about the new character that was introduced in the series
I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
September 22, 2019
I went on from book 1 to book 2.
I’m not sure if it’s me or what, but, I’m finding this a very good promising plot but it just doesn’t deliver to me as a reader (personally) what I would expect from a story like this.
The dialogue is stilted.
The characters wooden.
The great thing I found in this was the putting of good use technology in finding someone.
It’s not all bad this technology thing.
I’m peeved I’ve not enjoyed book 1 &2 because I really wanted to.
I’m not sure if it’s me or what, but, I’m finding this a very good promising plot but it just doesn’t deliver to me as a reader (personally) what I would expect from a story like this.
The dialogue is stilted.
The characters wooden.
The great thing I found in this was the putting of good use technology in finding someone.
It’s not all bad this technology thing.
I’m peeved I’ve not enjoyed book 1 &2 because I really wanted to.
February 10, 2018
This is the second book in the series starring Kane and Alton, and it is set six months on from Don't Tell A Soul.
Kane and Alton have become a good team, although there are still a few mixed signals coming from the pages of this book and Jenna's "small hands" made another couple of appearances, but not as often as in book one, thankfully. There are a lot of gazes in this book though, especially from Shane Wolfe, the newest member of the team, who apparently has ice-cold blue eyes. Adding a new team member into the mix changes the dynamic and this new deputy also has a hidden past.
All in all, this book was really well written, I got emotionally involved in it (little niggles notwithstanding), and I enjoyed getting to know the main protagonists even better. The murderer in this book is a particularly nasty character and the description of the bodies was skilfully (albeit gruesomely) done.
A good, solid, police procedural. 4 stars :)
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Kane and Alton have become a good team, although there are still a few mixed signals coming from the pages of this book and Jenna's "small hands" made another couple of appearances, but not as often as in book one, thankfully. There are a lot of gazes in this book though, especially from Shane Wolfe, the newest member of the team, who apparently has ice-cold blue eyes. Adding a new team member into the mix changes the dynamic and this new deputy also has a hidden past.
All in all, this book was really well written, I got emotionally involved in it (little niggles notwithstanding), and I enjoyed getting to know the main protagonists even better. The murderer in this book is a particularly nasty character and the description of the bodies was skilfully (albeit gruesomely) done.
A good, solid, police procedural. 4 stars :)
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
September 2, 2018
3.5 stars (another catch up review).
The story itself was good, pretty tense and gripping although I can't remember that much about it. I do remember though that a new character was introduced to kind of 'watch over' Alton and Kane and I was thinking how odd that this backwater of a place could attract such important law enforcement people in hiding as it were. I see there is a new book, it might explain some of that I'm hoping. I will keep going with the series because I like the no nonsense attitude of Alton and Kane and the gripping nature of the stories.
The story itself was good, pretty tense and gripping although I can't remember that much about it. I do remember though that a new character was introduced to kind of 'watch over' Alton and Kane and I was thinking how odd that this backwater of a place could attract such important law enforcement people in hiding as it were. I see there is a new book, it might explain some of that I'm hoping. I will keep going with the series because I like the no nonsense attitude of Alton and Kane and the gripping nature of the stories.
March 1, 2018
Oh just wow! Before I had got to the end of the first chapter I had already added this author to my must never miss list because I just knew that she would just hit the spot and I had struck gold! Boy could she set that electrically charged atmosphere, I was only a few pages in and I was so darn edgy.
D. K. Hood was hitting me where it hurt the most, the slaying of kids that were just on the brink, but not quite, of being an adult. All that bravado and strutting and feeling all grown up and misunderstood, secrets and pushing the limits with parents but still wanting to be a kid when it suited. Then it is gone, brutally and forcefully taken away before they know what it is like to be an adult.
A serial killer that was targeting young teenage girls at more regular intervals than my local bus. He was insatiable and developing more elaborate ways to display his victims at every kill. Bloody hell these kids had really suffered before they died. Although it doesn’t take you through the sordid details of the kills as they happen the result that you are left with are enough.
Absolutely loved the detectives that were dealing with the case, they each had their own very hidden back stories that could be deadly to them if they were discovered. The thing is it creates a bit of a wall between them to start with, but walls can be taken down. There is something very special that bonds them more than your usual books. It just makes the whole story one big continuous don’t anyone dare interupt me read, because I wasn’t stopping for anybody.
Now I began to feel really guilty because I didn’t want it to end. Was I actually wanting more girls to die? OMG I must of been but in my defence I loved this book. This is a very fast paced read, one that you just can’t find that lull to put the kettle on. A super read, just loved it!
I wish to thank Bookouture and NetGalley for a copy of this book which I have honestly reviewed.
D. K. Hood was hitting me where it hurt the most, the slaying of kids that were just on the brink, but not quite, of being an adult. All that bravado and strutting and feeling all grown up and misunderstood, secrets and pushing the limits with parents but still wanting to be a kid when it suited. Then it is gone, brutally and forcefully taken away before they know what it is like to be an adult.
A serial killer that was targeting young teenage girls at more regular intervals than my local bus. He was insatiable and developing more elaborate ways to display his victims at every kill. Bloody hell these kids had really suffered before they died. Although it doesn’t take you through the sordid details of the kills as they happen the result that you are left with are enough.
Absolutely loved the detectives that were dealing with the case, they each had their own very hidden back stories that could be deadly to them if they were discovered. The thing is it creates a bit of a wall between them to start with, but walls can be taken down. There is something very special that bonds them more than your usual books. It just makes the whole story one big continuous don’t anyone dare interupt me read, because I wasn’t stopping for anybody.
Now I began to feel really guilty because I didn’t want it to end. Was I actually wanting more girls to die? OMG I must of been but in my defence I loved this book. This is a very fast paced read, one that you just can’t find that lull to put the kettle on. A super read, just loved it!
I wish to thank Bookouture and NetGalley for a copy of this book which I have honestly reviewed.
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February 26, 2018"The dead can't hurt you. Swallow your fear and find justice."
Sheriff Jenna Alton has a series of vicious murders on her plate. Teenage girls, eviscerated and displayed in a gruesome tableau taunting her team in Black Rock Falls. With so many possible suspects and a rodeo circuit in town, she, David Kane and new deputy, Shane Wolfe, have their hands full as terror engulfs the small town.
This was an incredibly fast-paced, high octane thriller that begs to be read in one sitting -- as I accomplished today (despite the hated battery dying on my kindle -- thank heavens for a power pack!) There are so many red herrings and so much going on that the reader is glued to the pages trying to guess the identity of the killer. It doesn't help that these are teenaged girls who don't listen to their parents, who take incredibly stupid risks, and who think they are invincible! I cringed more than once knowing what was about to happen to those feckless girls. Yes you have to use a bit of suspension of disbelief that so much could happen in this backwater town where Jenna is sent in the Witness Protection Program (see book one), but the storytelling captures you and it's fun to go along for the ride. Lots of gruesome and grisly description of the kills, but once again, detective work saves the day!
I like this new series and the second one just whets my appetite for more of Kane and Alton and I hope it's not too long a wait for #3. I like the small town atomosphere and the detail in the narrative and as I said, it was impossible to put down.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book ARC to read and review. Can't wait for the next!
Sheriff Jenna Alton has a series of vicious murders on her plate. Teenage girls, eviscerated and displayed in a gruesome tableau taunting her team in Black Rock Falls. With so many possible suspects and a rodeo circuit in town, she, David Kane and new deputy, Shane Wolfe, have their hands full as terror engulfs the small town.
This was an incredibly fast-paced, high octane thriller that begs to be read in one sitting -- as I accomplished today (despite the hated battery dying on my kindle -- thank heavens for a power pack!) There are so many red herrings and so much going on that the reader is glued to the pages trying to guess the identity of the killer. It doesn't help that these are teenaged girls who don't listen to their parents, who take incredibly stupid risks, and who think they are invincible! I cringed more than once knowing what was about to happen to those feckless girls. Yes you have to use a bit of suspension of disbelief that so much could happen in this backwater town where Jenna is sent in the Witness Protection Program (see book one), but the storytelling captures you and it's fun to go along for the ride. Lots of gruesome and grisly description of the kills, but once again, detective work saves the day!
I like this new series and the second one just whets my appetite for more of Kane and Alton and I hope it's not too long a wait for #3. I like the small town atomosphere and the detail in the narrative and as I said, it was impossible to put down.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book ARC to read and review. Can't wait for the next!
February 3, 2018
Sheriff Alton and Deputy Kane are, once again, investigating gruesome murders in their small town. A new deputy with expertise as a medical examiner joins their team and helps to sift through the evidence to make sure no clues are overlooked. The killer is escalating at a terrifying rate and the officers need to figure out his identity before more girls are taken.
This is a fantastic serial killer suspense. It kept me guessing and I couldn't wait to find out the identity of the killer. Sheriff Alton and Deputy Kane make a great team and I loved reading about the forensics and the detective work that led to the conclusion.
I highly recommend this series. I can't wait for the third book!
I received this book through Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Netgalley.com, to Bookouture, and to D.K. Hood for this opportunity.
This is a fantastic serial killer suspense. It kept me guessing and I couldn't wait to find out the identity of the killer. Sheriff Alton and Deputy Kane make a great team and I loved reading about the forensics and the detective work that led to the conclusion.
I highly recommend this series. I can't wait for the third book!
I received this book through Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Netgalley.com, to Bookouture, and to D.K. Hood for this opportunity.
January 17, 2018
I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Bring Me Flowers, the second novel to feature Sheriff Genna Alton and Deputy David Kane of the Black Rock Falls, Montana PD.
When 16 year old Felicity Parker's body is found murdered and mutilated in the local woods the team is worried as the ritual aspects and lack of forensic clues suggest that this not the killer's first victim. An opportunistic kill later the same day suggests that the killer is ramping up. The arrival, however, of new deputy, Shane Wolfe, and his considerable talents strengthens their capabilities.
I thoroughly enjoyed Bring Me Flowers which is a tense and exciting read, more a thriller than a procedural. It is mostly told from the investigative point of view but it does offer some glimpses of the unnamed killer's mindset and thoughts. I think Ms Hood gets them right as they are creepy and don't make for pleasant reading.
With its non stop action and high body count the novel is an absorbing read. It is not a particularly detailed read and I found some of the assumptions they make from very little evidence unconvincing but we live in the CSI world and perhaps more detail would have slowed the action. It is astonishing that 3 highly trained former government agents have all been hidden away in the same medium sized town (small enough to spot strangers but large enough not to arouse suspicion). There is obviously some kind of plan for them which has yet to be revealed. I'm the impatient type so I'm hoping the author will reveal all in the next novel.
As befits a thriller the plot is more important than the characterisation but the Alton/Kane dynamic has some interest. He is a quietly confident man with a habit of command. She is more prickly, at times insecure and intent on maintaining her role as boss. I don't find these traits particularly convincing in her and think they are a bit stereotypical. Again, as in the first novel, there is the whiff of a potential romance between them.
Bring Me Flowers is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
When 16 year old Felicity Parker's body is found murdered and mutilated in the local woods the team is worried as the ritual aspects and lack of forensic clues suggest that this not the killer's first victim. An opportunistic kill later the same day suggests that the killer is ramping up. The arrival, however, of new deputy, Shane Wolfe, and his considerable talents strengthens their capabilities.
I thoroughly enjoyed Bring Me Flowers which is a tense and exciting read, more a thriller than a procedural. It is mostly told from the investigative point of view but it does offer some glimpses of the unnamed killer's mindset and thoughts. I think Ms Hood gets them right as they are creepy and don't make for pleasant reading.
With its non stop action and high body count the novel is an absorbing read. It is not a particularly detailed read and I found some of the assumptions they make from very little evidence unconvincing but we live in the CSI world and perhaps more detail would have slowed the action. It is astonishing that 3 highly trained former government agents have all been hidden away in the same medium sized town (small enough to spot strangers but large enough not to arouse suspicion). There is obviously some kind of plan for them which has yet to be revealed. I'm the impatient type so I'm hoping the author will reveal all in the next novel.
As befits a thriller the plot is more important than the characterisation but the Alton/Kane dynamic has some interest. He is a quietly confident man with a habit of command. She is more prickly, at times insecure and intent on maintaining her role as boss. I don't find these traits particularly convincing in her and think they are a bit stereotypical. Again, as in the first novel, there is the whiff of a potential romance between them.
Bring Me Flowers is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
February 25, 2018
This is a great series and gets better and better.
I love the relationship between Sheriff Alton and Deputy Kane and in this book, a new arrival makes the team even better. Deputy Wolfe knows about both Kane and Alton’s past and we get a little clue about there previous careers. This seems to bind the theee of them closer and makes for a great story.
The killer in this book is targeting teenage girls and the crime scenes are pretty gruesome.
There’s a few suspects in the small town but the final few chapters had me gripped in what was a real race against time.
I can’t wait for the next book in this series - I love it!
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
I love the relationship between Sheriff Alton and Deputy Kane and in this book, a new arrival makes the team even better. Deputy Wolfe knows about both Kane and Alton’s past and we get a little clue about there previous careers. This seems to bind the theee of them closer and makes for a great story.
The killer in this book is targeting teenage girls and the crime scenes are pretty gruesome.
There’s a few suspects in the small town but the final few chapters had me gripped in what was a real race against time.
I can’t wait for the next book in this series - I love it!
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
February 26, 2018
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I was really looking forward to reading this one after reading the first book in the series, which I thought was excellent. This one certainly didn't disappoint - I thought the story line for this one was great, it was set at just the right pace to hook you in and keep you engaged right to the end. Detectives Kane and Alton are a great pairing and I am loving this series - 5 stars from me!!
I was really looking forward to reading this one after reading the first book in the series, which I thought was excellent. This one certainly didn't disappoint - I thought the story line for this one was great, it was set at just the right pace to hook you in and keep you engaged right to the end. Detectives Kane and Alton are a great pairing and I am loving this series - 5 stars from me!!
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March 6, 2018
It isn't often that I read two books from a series in a row but that is what I did with Bring Me Flowers by D.K. Hood. I read it right after I finished reading part one, Don't Tell a Soul. As is usual with books in a series book one does a lot of scene setting and character introduction and generally having read book one helps you to understand what is going on it subsequent books. While I think that you could read Bring Me Flowers without having read Don't Tell A Soul it would definitely be helpful to start at the beginning.
The main characters, Sherrif Alton and Deputy Kane both come with complex pasts which need to be fully understood to appreciate what great, multi-dimensional characters they are.
I enjoyed Don't Tell A Soul but Bring Me Flowers is even better, somehow the storyline worked in a way that it hadn't quite in the first book and the more established characters worked well as a team. It was a great read, one of those that you think about when you aren't reading and go to bed early so that you have a bit of extra reading time. I like Alton and Kane more than I did in book one and, well let's just say that when I finished Bring Me Flowers I was disappointed that there wasn't book three waiting for me to read next.
This is definitely a series that is going places and if you like reading books from the point of view of the police, which is how most of the book is told, although we do hear from the perpetrator, victims and some other characters too, then you will enjoy Bring Me Flowers. I am now waiting, not so patiently, for book three.
The main characters, Sherrif Alton and Deputy Kane both come with complex pasts which need to be fully understood to appreciate what great, multi-dimensional characters they are.
I enjoyed Don't Tell A Soul but Bring Me Flowers is even better, somehow the storyline worked in a way that it hadn't quite in the first book and the more established characters worked well as a team. It was a great read, one of those that you think about when you aren't reading and go to bed early so that you have a bit of extra reading time. I like Alton and Kane more than I did in book one and, well let's just say that when I finished Bring Me Flowers I was disappointed that there wasn't book three waiting for me to read next.
This is definitely a series that is going places and if you like reading books from the point of view of the police, which is how most of the book is told, although we do hear from the perpetrator, victims and some other characters too, then you will enjoy Bring Me Flowers. I am now waiting, not so patiently, for book three.
February 2, 2018
Black Rock Falls over the last few years have acquired a new sheriff and several deputies and now once again they are needed. As it would seem that there is a serial killer in the town, and Sheriff Jenna Alton and the rest of the department need to find out who and how he is luring the young girls.
Always enjoy a serial killer story especially when I don't work out the killer, which is why this gets 4 stars. Though the dialogue didn't always seem to ring true, but it was still an enjoyable read.
A NetGalley Book.
Always enjoy a serial killer story especially when I don't work out the killer, which is why this gets 4 stars. Though the dialogue didn't always seem to ring true, but it was still an enjoyable read.
A NetGalley Book.
March 4, 2018
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the Publisher, Bookouture for this copy given in exchange for an honest review. Also thank you to Noelle from Bookouture for organising the Blog Tour.
This is the second book in the Kane & Alton series. You don’t have to have read the first book, Don’t Tell a Soul, and it can be read as a standalone book. This book does make references to the story from Book 1 though so you may want to read them in order! Also for information, it is based in the US.
Schoolgirl, Felicity Parker’s body is found horrifically laid out on a rock in a forest with nothing else but a bunch of flowers next to it. Sheriff Jenna Alton is called upon to investigate the gruesome discovery. Alongside her deputy, Dave Kane and a new deputy, Shane Wolfe, she comes to a dead end. That is until another body is found, in similar circumstances to the first. Do they have a serial killer on their hands?
I loved the first book and really enjoyed the relationship between Kane and Alton. This book is no different. I love the way Kane plays the big macho man and is there protecting Alton all the way – I mean, let’s face it, who wouldn’t want someone like David Kane looking out for you. The difference with this book is that Jenna now has two big macho men keeping an eye out for her when her new deputy, Shane Wolfe, turns up. It’s obvious when he arrives that there is some sort of secret with him, just the same as for Kane and Alton! You think having all these military trained deputies watching out over the town, the town would be a safe place? – Wrong!! The book starts off at a great pace with the discovery of teenager Felicity Parker and the body count after this just keeps going up!
As in the first book, I was taken on a rollercoaster ride of gory murders and red herrings. Everyone could have been the killer and everyone seemed to be at one point! I pride myself on my failure rate to work out who the killer is, because I always get it wrong! I’m pleased with myself with this one though as I did guess correctly quite early on who I thought it was! But, just because I got it right doesn’t mean I knew I got it right!! You don’t find out who it is for certain right until the very end of the book and it leaves you gripping the edge of your seat in anticipation waiting for the big reveal.
A fantastic, action packed thriller which will keep you hooked from the very beginning. Can’t wait for more of Kane, Alton and Wolfe in book 3!
This is the second book in the Kane & Alton series. You don’t have to have read the first book, Don’t Tell a Soul, and it can be read as a standalone book. This book does make references to the story from Book 1 though so you may want to read them in order! Also for information, it is based in the US.
Schoolgirl, Felicity Parker’s body is found horrifically laid out on a rock in a forest with nothing else but a bunch of flowers next to it. Sheriff Jenna Alton is called upon to investigate the gruesome discovery. Alongside her deputy, Dave Kane and a new deputy, Shane Wolfe, she comes to a dead end. That is until another body is found, in similar circumstances to the first. Do they have a serial killer on their hands?
I loved the first book and really enjoyed the relationship between Kane and Alton. This book is no different. I love the way Kane plays the big macho man and is there protecting Alton all the way – I mean, let’s face it, who wouldn’t want someone like David Kane looking out for you. The difference with this book is that Jenna now has two big macho men keeping an eye out for her when her new deputy, Shane Wolfe, turns up. It’s obvious when he arrives that there is some sort of secret with him, just the same as for Kane and Alton! You think having all these military trained deputies watching out over the town, the town would be a safe place? – Wrong!! The book starts off at a great pace with the discovery of teenager Felicity Parker and the body count after this just keeps going up!
As in the first book, I was taken on a rollercoaster ride of gory murders and red herrings. Everyone could have been the killer and everyone seemed to be at one point! I pride myself on my failure rate to work out who the killer is, because I always get it wrong! I’m pleased with myself with this one though as I did guess correctly quite early on who I thought it was! But, just because I got it right doesn’t mean I knew I got it right!! You don’t find out who it is for certain right until the very end of the book and it leaves you gripping the edge of your seat in anticipation waiting for the big reveal.
A fantastic, action packed thriller which will keep you hooked from the very beginning. Can’t wait for more of Kane, Alton and Wolfe in book 3!
February 11, 2018
Brilliant read. I loved the first book in the series and was not disappointed with this the second. The subplot continues to build with more interesting characters added to the mix and great development in both the characters and their relationships. Gripping main plot with a villain I never in a million years spotted.
February 28, 2018
Aaaah the long awaited second book in the series surrounding Detective Alton and Kane, and by gawd its another stoater. I know a lot of you like to know if it can be read as a standalone, it could be but I think it would definitely be more beneficial to it read as part of the series.
After reading the first book I found that when transitioning over to Bring Me Flowers it was effortless even down to the introduction of new characters.
The discovery of a teenage girl posed upon rocks in a nearby beauty spot, no DNA present, nothing to identify the killer only a strange gesture of a bunch of wildflowers, what is the meaning behind them. Alton, Kane and the newest Deputy Wolfe are faced with the investigation into the death of Felicity Parker, before another death occurs, are they too late, is the trailing turning cold, are they prepared to wait for the killers next move.
D.K. Hood managed to incorporate the newest member of the sheriffs department easily into the team and I found it amazing the way they all gelled together without any sign of bitterness or rivalry over the reasons behind the relocation of all them to Black Rock Falls.
I couldn’t prevent myself from falling heavily into this book, the grim murders, the crime scenes, the killer, D.K. Hood had me captured and pinned in the plot, following the depraved mind of the killer, absorbing the evidence, try as I might to comprehend what was happening and why.
I would like to thank D.K. Hood, Bookouture and Noelle Holten for the opportunity to become part of the #BlogTour for Bring Me Flowers to read in exchange for an honest review.
After reading the first book I found that when transitioning over to Bring Me Flowers it was effortless even down to the introduction of new characters.
The discovery of a teenage girl posed upon rocks in a nearby beauty spot, no DNA present, nothing to identify the killer only a strange gesture of a bunch of wildflowers, what is the meaning behind them. Alton, Kane and the newest Deputy Wolfe are faced with the investigation into the death of Felicity Parker, before another death occurs, are they too late, is the trailing turning cold, are they prepared to wait for the killers next move.
D.K. Hood managed to incorporate the newest member of the sheriffs department easily into the team and I found it amazing the way they all gelled together without any sign of bitterness or rivalry over the reasons behind the relocation of all them to Black Rock Falls.
I couldn’t prevent myself from falling heavily into this book, the grim murders, the crime scenes, the killer, D.K. Hood had me captured and pinned in the plot, following the depraved mind of the killer, absorbing the evidence, try as I might to comprehend what was happening and why.
I would like to thank D.K. Hood, Bookouture and Noelle Holten for the opportunity to become part of the #BlogTour for Bring Me Flowers to read in exchange for an honest review.
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