Book: The Memory Bones
Author: B.R. Spangler
Pub Day: Dec 2nd, 2021
Book Description:
Looking down at the familiar, pale and lifeless face floating in the salty waters of the marsh, her blood freezes. It’s a face she hasn’t seen for years, but used to know so well…
When Detective Casey White is called to a murder scene in the Outer Banks saltmarshes, she’s devastated to find the strangled body of her ex-husband—father of her missing daughter Hannah. And nearby, an older, unidentifiable body is buried too… but how are these bones linked to her ex?
Painful memories flood back as Casey desperately searches his apartment, surrounded by photos of them happy with their little girl. Finding a notepad with the name of the hospital where Hannah was last seen scrawled on it, Casey realizes her ex recently discovered something about their child’s disappearance. But who was trying to silence him?
Then forensics show the bones belong to a sweet young nurse who worked at the same hospital. Delving into hospital records, Casey is shocked to learn she once held Hannah as a little baby…
Her boss insists she can’t work such a personal investigation, but Casey is in too deep. Interviewing all the staff at the hospital, she’s sure one of the doctors is acting suspiciously… and that night, Casey wakes up barely able to breathe as flames devour her home.
Now she’s in the killer’s sights. To finally catch this twisted monster and learn what happened to her stolen girl, Casey will have to risk everything…
An absolutely unputdownable thriller that will have you gasping at the twists and turns. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni will be completely addicted.
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Review for 'The Memory Bones' by B.R Spangler
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Bookouture publishers, B.R Spangler and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 2nd December 2021.
This is the second book that I have read by this author. It is also the fifth book in the 'Detective Casey White' series but can be read as a standalone. I have read the second book in this series 'The Innocent Girls' which I would recommend.
I was originally drawn to this book by its gorgeous cover, interesting title & intriguing blurb. I am also a fan of BR Spangler and if this book is half as good as 'The Innocent Girls' it is bound to be a great read. The synopsis stated that 'Fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni will be completely addicted '. I love Karin Slaughter and Lisa Gardner's books so it will be interesting to see if it lives up to this!! I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue and 33 chapters which are short to medium in length so ideal to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
THE main protagonist in this book is Detective Casey White where she 'speaks' in first person dialogue . I always enjoy reading books written in first person more as it feels like I'm sitting across the table from them while they are telling their story or in the book next to them. We also read about others in different chapters in third person perspective.
This book is set in the USA 🇺🇸.
The way this book is written and the fantastic descriptions made me feel like I was right next Casey and going through the events with her.
The storyline is intriguing with the children being spared and invites being sent. There is also the side storyline of Casey trying to find her daughter throughout the book. I felt like I was on a roller-coaster when reading this with there being many ups, some slower parts and twists and turns throughout. I'm pleased to say I was completely surprised by who the perp so a huge congratulations to BR Spangler as it is getting harder and harder to surprise me as I've read so many crime books. However, although I did love the ending but because I read so many crime books I must say that I didn't think what happened was very realistic as I'm sure that what happened would have been revealed a long time a go when a certain person joined the force and submitted DNA. I'm also unsure on the likelihood of Casey being able to work the particular case due to being so personal to her. I don't want to say anymore than that as I don't want to spoil it for future readers. However, this is just on my research and I may be wrong. I still quite enjoyed the story and the main part with the Killers came as a surprise.
Although this is the fifth book in the series I had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
I loved the broad range of characters and the fact that Casey is a strong female lead is definitely a bonus, being female myself I love crime novels with strong women. The characters were all realistic and their parts were 'played' well. I enjoyed meeting them again and look forward to meeting them again in the future although I'm quite sad that we won't hear much from two members of the team I'm very pleased for them, again I won't say more as not to spoil this for future readers.
This book can be read as a standalone but for a better picture where Casey's daughter and Ronald is concerned I would recommend reading the first book prior to this one.
The story was more of a slow burner although at times picking up, much of the action I found really kicked off at about 65% and got much more interesting. I also feel the cover complimented the story really well, this can be a downfall if it doesn't and the cover has no relevance with the book itself.
Overall a unique storyline that really hits full throttle further in and becomes filled with suspense, action and tension.
Genres covered include Suspense, Mystery, Romance, Thriller, , Hardboiled, Police procedural, Psychological thriller, Crime fiction and Noir fiction.
I would recommend this book to fans of the above and anyone who enjoys a unique storyline.
327 pages.
This book is £1.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon which I think is a very good price for this book!!!
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Author Bio:
B.R. Spangler is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author of Mysteries and Crime Thrillers.
A resident of Virginia with a wonderful family, including five cats, two birds and a lizard. During the day, the hours are filled with engineering work. Off hours, time is spent writing, editing, and
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