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Play Dead

A gripping serial killer thriller
Brief Description
The dead don't tell secrets... unless you listen. When Detective Kim Stone and her team are sent to Westerley, a forensic research facility, they discover the body of a young woman, her mouth filled with soil. But she doesn't belong there. It seems a killer has... Read More
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The dead don't tell secrets... unless you listen.

When Detective Kim Stone and her team are sent to Westerley, a forensic research facility, they discover the body of a young woman, her mouth filled with soil. But she doesn't belong there. It seems a killer has discovered the perfect cover for their crime.

Then a second woman is attacked and left for dead, her mouth also crammed with dirt. But when she wakes in hospital, she can't remember what happened...

Kim vows to uncover what links the women. And when she learns they went to the same school, she knows the answers lie buried in the past. But then a third woman goes missing, and she knows time is running out. Can she find the truth before a twisted, damaged mind claims another life?

Praise for Play Dead:

I read this book in one sitting, yes it really was that good... perfect... Utterly gripping... it's certainly going to be in my top reads... 5 stars out of 5 plus a glass of wine (to steady my nerves, after reading such a heart-pounding crime thriller). The Book Review Cafe, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hooks you and reels you in... Life gets put on hold until you've finished... AMAZING... utterly fantastic. Reading Room with a View, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The best thriller I have ever read. I could hardly breathe with the suspense. Redheaded Bookworm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wow. Give me a minute while I catch my breath... Ingest it by any means, just make sure you do... riveting, blood-tingling, pulse-pounding... will take you on the journey that will play on your mind long after you've finished reading. Caroline-Writes, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I defy anyone to turn away from the page. I was glued to this book. Book Addict Shaun, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wow, wow, wow, I absolutely freaking loved it... You crime book fans are seriously going to love it... I cannot recommend this book enough, it's flippin fantastic or like they say in the Black Country Supa' smashin' great read! Chelle's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The best book I've read all year... spine-tingling and absolutely perfect. The Bookshelf Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wow... has blown me away!... I loved every second of this rollercoaster of a ride. Cal Turner Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

READ THIS NOW... fantastic... had me hooked from the very beginning. Blabbering About Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836185574

Publisher: Bookouture

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bookouture

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 400

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 with her partner and their 2 cheeky Golden Retrievers.

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