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Dead Souls

A gripping serial killer thriller with a shocking twist
By Angela Marsons
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The truth was dead and buried... until now. When human bones are unearthed during an archaeological dig, a Black Country field suddenly becomes a complex crime scene for Detective Kim Stone. As the bones are sorted, it becomes clear that the grave contains more than one... Read More
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The truth was dead and buried... until now.

When human bones are unearthed during an archaeological dig, a Black Country field suddenly becomes a complex crime scene for Detective Kim Stone.

As the bones are sorted, it becomes clear that the grave contains more than one victim. The bodies bear the markings of bullet holes and animal traps, hinting at unimaginable horror.

Kim begins to uncover a dark, secretive relationship between the families who own the land where the bodies were found. But just as she gets close to revealing the truth behind the murders, she discovers one of her own is in jeopardy—and the clock is ticking. Can she solve the case and save them from grave danger before it's too late?

Praise for Dead Souls:

'Hooked from the very first page... had me holding my breath... the best book I've read, by the best author on the shelves.' Nigel Adams Book Worm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I read it in one gripping sitting as I just couldn't tear myself away... my favourite female detective of all time... go and read them all immediately. Some of the best crime fiction ever written.' Book Addict Shaun, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Grips you by the throat and doesn't let you go to the last heart-pumping chapter... couldn't swipe the pages quick enough as I attempted and failed miserably to guess where this dark and thrilling tale was leading... Hell yes.' The Book Review Cafe, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I could not put it down... was hooked in from page one to the very last word... stunning... A 5-star read!... fantastic... one of my all-time favourite writers ever.' Booklover Catlady, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I was captivated from the start, there is just no let-up... I wanted to read at every opportunity, blood pressure rising!' Stef Loz Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Read this book now... amazing... I couldn't have been more hooked if I tried... completely absorbing.' Rachel's Random Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Brilliant... a terrifying, nail-biting finale... one of the greats of detective fiction... a must-read.' Go Buy the Book, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Addictive... stunning... stomping great read... will have you furiously flipping the pages.' Little Bookness Lane, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'My favourite read of the year... Wow, totally fantastic... loved it. I give it 6 stars.' Bonnie's Book Talk, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Best. One. Ever... 5 stars. Big fat ones. Like massive.' Jen Med Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836185888

Publisher: Bookouture

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bookouture

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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Angela Marsons Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Police Procedural

About the Author

Angela Marsons is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of the DI Kim Stone series and her books have sold more than 5 million copies. She lives in Worcestershire.

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