Evil Games
A gripping, heart-stopping thriller
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4.6 • 434 Ratings
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- £2.99
Publisher Description
The greater the evil, the deadlier the game…
When a rapist is found mutilated in a brutal attack, Detective Kim Stone and her team are called in to bring a swift resolution. But, as more vengeful killings come to light, it soon becomes clear that there is someone far more sinister at work.
With the investigation quickly gathering momentum, Kim finds herself exposed to great danger and in the sights of a lethal individual undertaking their own twisted experiment.
Up against a sociopath who seems to know her every weakness, for Detective Stone, each move she makes could be deadly. As the body count starts to mount, Kim will have to dig deeper than ever before to stop the killing. And this time – it’s personal.
Absolutely unputdownable, nail-bitingly tense and with a twist that will put your jaw on the floor. If you love Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid or Robert Dugoni, this will keep you flipping through the pages long into the night, and desperate to read the rest in this multi-million-copy, internationally bestselling series.
Can be read as a standalone.
What readers are saying about Evil Games:
‘You will not put this down, you will not sleep and you will love every second of it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow wow wow… I loved this book from the first page to the last.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An absolutely cracking, five-star read – I devoured it in one sitting… I have, once again, been left panting in the corner in dire need of a cup of tea!’ Reading Room with a View, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Exciting… chilling… totally thrilling… exceeded all of my expectations… Get yourself ready to take a day off and immerse yourself in this book. It is worth it.’ Northern Crime, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This story has everything… I highly recommend. Simply brilliant.’ Postcard Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A rollercoaster ride… full of twists, turns and red herrings. Just when you have cracked the case along comes a twist to send you in the opposite direction.’ Ginger Book Geek, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘EXCEPTIONAL. Clearly, the current rating system is broken as it’s unable to accommodate books of this calibre. So I give you – 6/5.’ Little Bookness Lane, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘How do you guarantee an edge-of-seat reading experience? You read Angela Marsons.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I’m a little bit speechless at just how incredible this book was… a must-read.’ Book Addict Shaun, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fabulously dark and chilling… I am a huge fan of D.I. Kim Stone and can’t recommend this series highly enough.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A clever, action-packed journey into some of society’s darkest places, crackling with tension and wit. And D.I. Kim Stone is the most fascinating character to arrive on the scene since Val McDermid gave us Tony Hill. This is a no-brainer. Read Evil Games. You won’t regret it.’ Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Here to Stay
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In British author Marsons's gritty sequel to 2020's Silent Scream, Det. Insp. Kim Stone and the West Midlands Police are tasked with solving the murder of Allan Harris, a convicted rapist released early from prison for good behavior. The evidence leads straight to Harris's victim, Ruth Willis, who immediately confesses to killing him, but an interview of Ruth's psychiatrist, Alexandra Thorne, leaves Kim suspicious of the doctor's methods and motivations. She's not wrong—Alex is a manipulative sociopath who toys with her patients, but unfortunately for Kim, Alex takes her scrutiny as a challenge. The tension mounts as Kim and Alex's cat-and-mouse game escalates. Also weighing on Kim's mind is the department's investigation into a child molester who videotaped his crimes and likely had an as-yet-unidentified accomplice. The subplot's denouement feels abrupt and unearned, but the characters are complex and keenly rendered, injecting pathos into what could have been a rote procedural. Readers will hope to see more of Kim and company.
Customer Reviews
Writing at its best!
This is the second book I have read in the series and in my opinion better than the first, and the first was good. I stumbled across this writer and the book series based on DI Kim Stone accidentally through Apple recommendations. I read the first book and immediately brought the second. They are a can’t put down read like watching a Netflix box set, you want to read the next chapter until your eyes succumbed and you fall asleep. The characters are written beautifully and just the right amount of depth in each book so you learn more about them but not bogged down in back story. These are a must read for those that love crime, mystery and more twists and turns than spaghetti junction.i don’t bother with reviews but this is my second book in 4 weeks and now will start the 3rd. Make the purchase, put a day to one side and enjoy getting lost with the investigations of DI Kim Stone and her team.
Excellent as always
Love all these books
Could not put this book down
Keep them coming another excellent read