What do you think?
Rate this book
The Pallbearer
Young women aren't safe in Oshawa with a sadistic serial killer on the loose. Detective Sergeant Hannah Phillips is fierce and dogged as she tirelessly works to find out who is behind the abductions and murders of young women around the Ontario city. After one of the missing women is found alive, Hannah and her Durham Regional Police Service special task force, hope to finally solve the mystery and put a stop to The Pallbearer once and for all.
At the centre of the police investigation into The Pallbearer is Matt Davidson, the son of a wealthy and renowned plastic surgeon. Matt continues to find himself on the wrong side of the law, being charged for criminal offenses multiple times in the past three years. He claims he is innocent and being framed but nobody-not even his father-believes him.
When Matt's charges are upgraded to murder, he finds an unlikely ally in Bobby Ross, a tenacious investigative reporter with a Toronto newspaper.
Meanwhile, Kelly Griggs awakens alone in a cold, dark room, held captive and tormented by The Pallbearer. She scrambles to find an escape before her captor exerts his twisted desires.
Slowly, dark secrets from the past are revealed, and the present becomes clearer. Can Hannah solve the mystery and save Kelly before it's too late?
Who is The Pallbearer?
At the centre of the police investigation into The Pallbearer is Matt Davidson, the son of a wealthy and renowned plastic surgeon. Matt continues to find himself on the wrong side of the law, being charged for criminal offenses multiple times in the past three years. He claims he is innocent and being framed but nobody-not even his father-believes him.
When Matt's charges are upgraded to murder, he finds an unlikely ally in Bobby Ross, a tenacious investigative reporter with a Toronto newspaper.
Meanwhile, Kelly Griggs awakens alone in a cold, dark room, held captive and tormented by The Pallbearer. She scrambles to find an escape before her captor exerts his twisted desires.
Slowly, dark secrets from the past are revealed, and the present becomes clearer. Can Hannah solve the mystery and save Kelly before it's too late?
Who is The Pallbearer?
258 pages, Paperback
Published November 30, 2021
1 person is currently reading
11 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 reviews
January 16, 2022
This was an awesome read. The twists and turns and the details are spectacular. I loved the short chapters which made me want to read more. I liked not knowing the ending ahead of time. A fabulous book from a first time writer. Hopefully she will write another one.
March 17, 2022
Absolutely great book filled with twists and suspense. Just when I thought I had it figured out, boom not at all. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it.
December 11, 2021
Captivating
The Pallbearer is a fantastic crime story that is enjoyable and captivating. The book is full of twists and turns and driven by compelling characters. I felt like I was right there with the investigators and found it hard to put the book down. What an incredible first novel and I really hope there are more to come. Well worth the read.
The Pallbearer is a fantastic crime story that is enjoyable and captivating. The book is full of twists and turns and driven by compelling characters. I felt like I was right there with the investigators and found it hard to put the book down. What an incredible first novel and I really hope there are more to come. Well worth the read.
February 20, 2022
Couldn’t put it down. Loved seeing the Durham and Toronto places I’m familiar with.
December 29, 2022
Not a bad first novel for this local writer. A nice plot twist and just enough accusations against wrongfully accused before the truth became clear. I have to admit that I was, for some reason, oddly spooked by all the familiar place references in the story, having grown up in the area, but that was not necessarily a bad thing. It probably added to ‘the creep’ factor. Well done, Christa! #1393.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2022
From the opening chapter I was captivated! I hope there will be more books and that this is a series.
August 14, 2022
Slow start but excellent twists and turns!
November 3, 2022
Truly amazing! Loved this book. Hope this author writes more :)
January 5, 2025
What a wonderful adventure. Great characters and a fast paced plot. It kept me guessing until the very end. This author has talent and hope she keeps publishing.
January 4, 2026
OMG! This was such a great book! Quick and easy and a page turner. Well written. So many twist and turns and great character development! Loved it!!
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 reviews