Fatal Promise

Detective Kim Stone faces two challenging investigations that test her resolve. While still processing a personal loss, she must track down a killer who appears to be targeting members of the psychology community. The investigation leads Stone and her team through Birmingham's criminal underworld as they race to prevent more deaths. Meanwhile, a separate case involving a suspicious suicide demands attention, forcing Stone to divide her focus between seemingly unrelated threads. Working with a reduced team and battling her own demons, Stone navigates complex interpersonal dynamics within the force. The pressure mounts as evidence points to connections between past and present crimes. The ninth installment in the Kim Stone series examines themes of justice, revenge, and the lasting impact of trauma. Through Stone's parallel struggles with professional duties and personal grief, the narrative explores how past events shape present actions.

Readers describe Fatal Promise as a strong addition to the Kim Stone detective series, with many noting it maintains momentum despite being the 9th book. The emotional depth and character development receive frequent mentions in reviews. Readers liked: - The balance between the main case and personal storylines - Kim Stone's vulnerability and growth as a character - The pacing and multiple plot threads - References to previous cases that reward long-time readers Common criticisms: - Too many subplots for some readers - Required knowledge of previous books to fully appreciate - Some found the ending rushed Ratings: Goodreads: 4.44/5 (12,900+ ratings) Amazon UK: 4.7/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon US: 4.7/5 (1,900+ ratings) Reader quote: "The emotional investment in these characters really pays off - you feel every loss and victory alongside them." - Goodreads reviewer

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🔍 "Fatal Promise" is the ninth book in Angela Marsons' internationally bestselling Kim Stone series, with more than 4 million copies sold worldwide. 🏆 Angela Marsons was rejected by traditional publishers for 25 years before finding success with digital publisher Bookouture, who helped turn her Kim Stone series into a major hit. 👮‍♀️ The book's protagonist, Detective Kim Stone, is based in the Black Country region of England - an area the author knows intimately, having lived there her entire life. 📚 The series tackles dark themes including child abuse and serial killers, drawing from Marsons' own experiences working with vulnerable children in her previous career. 🌟 Despite being dyslexic, Angela Marsons has written multiple books per year since the series began in 2015, with "Fatal Promise" being written and published in 2018.