Twisted Lies

Detective Kim Stone investigates a murder scene where a woman's body is found posed in an unusual manner, suggesting a ritualistic killing. The case becomes more complex when similar murders surface, pointing to a serial killer operating in the Black Country area. Stone and her team work to establish connections between the victims while racing against time to prevent more deaths. The investigation leads them through a web of deception involving social media personas and hidden identities. The killer's methods grow increasingly bold, forcing Stone to confront difficult choices as she pursues justice. Throughout the case, she must balance the demands of the investigation with mounting pressure from her superiors. The novel explores themes of identity, truth, and the dark possibilities that arise when technology intersects with criminal intent. It raises questions about how well anyone can truly know another person in an age of curated online personas.

Readers highlight the complex relationships between characters and praise how the plot threads come together. Many note the strong character development of DI Kim Stone and her team through this eighth book in the series. Readers liked: - Fast pacing and multiple storylines that connect - Details around forensic psychology and police procedures - Growth of supporting characters, especially Penn and Bryant - Balance of personal moments with investigation scenes Readers disliked: - Some found early chapters confusing with parallel plots - A few felt the villain's reveal was predictable - New readers struggled without background from earlier books Ratings: Goodreads: 4.5/5 (14,000+ ratings) Amazon UK: 4.7/5 (8,900+ reviews) Amazon US: 4.6/5 (5,400+ reviews) "The psychological aspects really shine" - Goodreads reviewer "Complex but never loses focus" - Amazon review "Characters feel like old friends at this point" - BookBub review

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🔍 "Twisted Lies" is the fourteenth book in Angela Marsons' internationally bestselling Kim Stone series. 📚 The book delves into the dark world of conversion therapy, bringing attention to this controversial practice that still exists in many parts of the world. 👤 Author Angela Marsons was rejected by traditional publishers for 25 years before self-publishing her first Kim Stone novel, which became an immediate bestseller. 🏆 The Kim Stone series has sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide, with "Twisted Lies" continuing the streak of commercial success. 🗺️ Like all books in the series, "Twisted Lies" is set in the Black Country region of England, where Marsons herself grew up and still lives, lending authenticity to the location descriptions.