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Evil Games: A gripping, heart-stopping thriller
Evil Games: A gripping, heart-stopping thriller: A gripping, heart-stopping thriller | Angela Marsons
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The greater the Evil, the more deadly the game When a rapist is found mutilated in a brutal stabbing, Detective Kim Stone and her team are called in to bring a swift resolution. But as further disturbing events come to light, it soon becomes clear that there is someone even more sinister at work. With the investigation gathering momentum, whilst also trying to expose the secrets of a sick paedophile ring, Kim finds herself in the sights of a lethal individual undertaking their own twisted experiment. Pitted against a dangerous 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 - its personal. The rising star of the British thriller scene returns with a novel that will enthrall fans of Rachel Abbott, Val McDermid and Mark Billingham. Watch out for more from D.I. Kim Stone A Detective hiding dark secrets, Kim Stone will stop at nothing to protect the innocent. Evil Games is the second book in the series see where it all began in SILENT SCREAM - out now. What readers are saying about Evil Games Angela Marsons has done it again! Evil Games is an absolutely cracking, five-star read - I devoured it in one sitting. Kim Stone has rapidly become one of my favourite ever detectives, and in this second novel in the DI Stone series she kicks ass more than ever, and I have, once again, been left panting in the corner in dire need of a cup of tea! Reading Room with a View I'm a little bit speechless to be honest at just how incredible this book was one of the best new crime authors of 2015, maybe even the decade ... Evil Games is a must read book, and probably one of the best I will read this year. Book Addict Shaun Silent Scream (Book 1) was quite brilliant. Evil Games (Book 2) is EXCEPTIONAL. Clearly, the current rating system is broken as its unable to accommodate books of this calibre. So I give you 6/5 Little Bookness Lane Evil Games is a clever, action-packed journey into some of society's darkest places, crackling with tension and wit. And DI 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 Evil Games is a fabulously dark and chilling read I am a huge fan of D.I. Kim Stone and can't recommend this series highly enough. By the Letter Book Reviews Yet again Angela Marsons has written a 5* crime novel. I loved Silent Scream... Evil Games is certainly as good as the first, if not better, and I wish I could give it a higher rating than 5/5 Off the Shelf Book Reviews Once again, Angela Marsons takes us into the life of the brilliant loner DI Kim Stone and gives us an exciting, slightly chilling and totally thrilling read. This is one book that 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 Angela Marsons is fast becoming THE one to watch in this genre and I would defy anyone not to read and enjoy her writing She truly has a brilliant mind and this book did not disappoint This story has everything, it is riveting, emotional, sad and most of all it has a depth that not many novels can claim to have I highly recommend this one, Simply brilliant. Postcard Reviews 'This book, with every page you turn gives you goose bumps. I could feel the hairs on the back of my neck standing up and I just didn't want to put it down. It's fantastically written, it's gripping right to the last page and I just can't wait for book three now. Its All About the Books
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robinb
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This second in the Detective Kim Stone series is so good! I liked the first, but this one is even better. There were two things I especially liked about this one. First, we learn much more about Kim‘s bleak and dismal childhood and her biological family, which in turn helps to flesh out why she is how she is. Second, the villain here is evil and fits the title of the book so well. We get both perspectives of the good/bad from Kim and the 🔻

robinb sociopath which really helps to heighten the thrill. Very well done! 4.5/5⭐️ This was my #BookSpin for December. @TheAromaofBooks (edited) 3mo
squirrelbrain They get better and better! 3mo
robinb @squirrelbrain I‘m so excited to hear this…can‘t wait! 😊 3mo
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youneverarrived
Evil Games | Angela Marsons
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Every time I‘ve gone to post this I‘ve been distracted but I received your postcard & book the other day Helen, thanks so much 😘 I‘ve no doubt I will be hooked on these books too 😁

squirrelbrain Glad it arrived OK and I‘m sure you will get obsessed! 4mo
TrishB Enjoy 👍🏻 4mo
youneverarrived Thanks @TrishB 💕 4mo
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Sleepswithbooks
Evil Games | Angela Marsons
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love your sloth 🦥 ❤️ 1y
Sleepswithbooks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks - He loves you back 🫶🏻 1y
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It seems like the cold weather has officially arrived, which means Jasmine wants her cuddles again. 😍🐱📖

rubyslippersreads 😻💤 3y
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OutsmartYourShelf
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I found this to be an improvement on the first book - less emphasis on ‘witty banter‘ & more on plot. I did find the baddie a bit of a caricature though. 3.5🌟

TW: child abuse, violence, emotional manipulation, psychopathy, sexual assault, two brief mentions of animal abuse.

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TrishB
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Finished last night in bed! What a read, so many plots and sub plots. I‘m glad I‘ve got a few to look forward to in this series 👍🏻

Cathythoughts I must investigate this series 👍🏻❤️ 4y
TrishB @Cathythoughts I‘m loving it so far 👍🏻 great MC. 4y
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TrishB
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#weeklyforecast
May finish Evil Games today (have work to do and there‘s footie on!), the new James and Silva ones will both land on my kindle on Thursday! Decisions, decisions...one of the other two may be read in between.

squirrelbrain Be interested to know what you think of Djinn.... 4y
Cinfhen Are u up to date on the Silva??? I didn‘t realized it releases this week!!!! Yipeeeeee!!! I‘ll definitely be buying that for my kindle 4y
TrishB @squirrelbrain if I get to it 😁 4y
TrishB @Cinfhen yes all up to date 😁 my sons reading them now 👍🏻 4y
Cinfhen Yay!!!!! 4y
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eanderson
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Oh my goodness! This series is going to keep me busy. I love how Kim Stone follows her instincts and is quick to spot something questionable. She‘s busy in this book with two separate cases and a unique psychologist. Rushing to Amazon now to get the next book! 🤩🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Highly recommend for MJ Arlidge fans!
#murder2020 9/12

rockpools Is this the first in the series? I‘m seeing such great things about this author today! 4y
eanderson @RachelO it‘s the second one. I highly recommend it. It‘s great so far! The first one is Silent Scream. 🤗 4y
rockpools @eanderson 😊Thank you so much - I‘ll give that a go! 4y
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eanderson @RachelO you‘re welcome!!! I hope you enjoy it. I‘m looking forward to seeing what you think. 👍😀 4y
MicheleinPhilly I am loving this series too! 4y
eanderson @MicheleinPhilly it‘s really good! I have a feeling I‘m going to fly through this series. It‘s a great filler before MJ Arlidge‘s next book comes out!🤗 4y
MicheleinPhilly Exactly! And there are plenty of books in the series to keep us occupied! My only issue is keeping track of which entries are on which Kindle. 😂 4y
eanderson @MicheleinPhilly yes!!! Lol! Yep, I‘ve been there. I was in that exact situation this past weekend in the car. 🤣 4y
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eanderson
Evil Games | Angela Marsons
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Woke up early and spent the time with Kim Stone. She‘s basically awesome! 🤓

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eanderson
Evil Games | Angela Marsons
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Thanks to @Tove_Reads for posting stellar reviews of the rest of this series, I felt like it was about dang time for me to get this series rolling again. Why not add one more to the mayhem of books and series I have going right now? Definitely helped keep my mind off what I was doing. I‘m with Kim, not sure how the mother didn‘t question her husband and his actions... 🤔😤

MicheleinPhilly I loved this one. 4y
Tove_Reads 😍 4y
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MicheleinPhilly
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Whew! Talk about evil! I loved the cat and mouse game between Kim and this entry‘s “big bad.” It was shockingly “fun” and quite thrilling. I‘m really enjoying this series thoroughly.

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annkuch13
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This is another excellent Kim Stone mystery. I love getting more insight into Kim and the relationship with her team. The main villain is so evil and easy to hate. Unlike the first book, you know who the bad guy is from the beginning and the fun is trying to figure out how they'll actually catch her. Kim's tenacity is really satisfying. There's also a cute dog and a few really tender moments.

TW: sexual assault, suicide, postpartum depression

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EadieB
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Kim Stone and her team investigate pedophile ring. Dr. Alex Thorne, psychologist, is using her patients as experiments in evil. Kim matches wits with this sociopath of a Doctor as she has her eyes set to bring Kim down. This edge of your seat thriller is well-written. Unique characters. Real page-turner. Plot with twists moves quickly. Great series. Looking forward to book 3. Recommend to lovers of mystery/thrillers. #Murder2020 6/6

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Crazeedi You keep giving me more series to read!! 😉🥰 4y
Tove_Reads Book 3 is excellent as well! 4y
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eanderson I need to start this book soon! I liked the first in the series! 4y
Andrew65 @eanderson Another excellent read. 4y
Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Can‘t wait! 4y
Andrew65 @Crazeedi Naughty like that! 🙄 4y
EadieB @Andrew65 Funny! 4y
Crazeedi @Andrew65 😉💖 4y
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Andrew65
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Angela Marsons really is an excellent author. This is Book 2 in the D.I. Kim Stone Series and is another gripping story with plenty of tension and an epic confrontation between a psychiatrist and Kim Stone. We learn more about Kim‘s back story in this one, and how she was damaged as a result of the first six years of her life. This is another excellent book but preferred the first one more, just! Can‘t wait to progress onto book 3 in the series.

Andrew65 @Crazeedi @gradcat If you haven‘t read this series I do strongly recommend it. 4y
Crazeedi @Andrew65 I have put it in my list , I want to definitely! 4y
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gradcat @Andrew65 Thanks for the tip! Between you and @Tove_Reads I‘m picking up lots of new authors to read!! ♥️ 4y
Tove_Reads @gradcat Marsons is in my top three authors 4y
TheAromaofBooks This series has been on my list for soooo long! I really need to prioritize it! 4y
Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Certainly becoming one of my favourites. @gradcat We will certainly keep you busy! 4y
Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks Definitely worth making the time and will take you to the West Midlands in England. 4y
gradcat @Tove_Reads & @Andrew65 I appreciate you both for giving me excellent book tips and recommendations!! ♥️♥️♥️ 4y
Andrew65 @gradcat 😊😍 4y
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EadieB
Evil Games | Angela Marsons
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Day 13 - #PageTurner #AuldLangReads

Currently reading this page-turner!

DieAReader Sounds right up my alley! Added to #mountTBR 📚💖 4y
Crazeedi This one looks good Eadie! 4y
EadieB @Crazeedi It is but it‘s the 2nd book in the series. Silent Scream is the 1st book. @SquidgetsRoom (edited) 4y
OriginalCyn620 Sounds good! 4y
Crazeedi @EadieB 👍 thanks! 4y
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Andrew65
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About to dig into the Group Read on Librarything of Evil Games, Book 2 in the excellent DI Kim Stone Series. This should take me to West Midlands for the #SeparatedByAPond Tour.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo! I just got Ontario checked off today!! 4y
Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks 👏👏👏👏 I haven‘t got into Canada at all yet on the tour! 4y
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Andrew65
Evil Games | Angela Marsons
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Schedule for Group Read of #EvilGames, Book 2 in the DI Kim Stone Series, which I am leading on #Librarything.

If it is anyway near as good as book 1 we are in for a great treat.

Has anyone else read this series? Enjoy it?

#KimStoneGroupRead #AngelaMarsonsGroupRead #2

Tove_Reads I loved it! 4y
Andrew65 @Tove_Reads That‘s good enough for me. 😊 4y
Tove_Reads I think she might become even my all-time fave detective series author! 4y
Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Based on the first one I am not surprised by your statement. 4y
EadieB @Andrew65 Thanks for the schedule! 4y
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Tove_Reads
Evil Games | Angela Marsons
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If you have not read any Kim Stone books, what is wrong with you???? I am totally in love!!!! Can‘t believe I have 9 more books in the series to read ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ How can there be such a fantastic author out there? FYI, Amazon UK has some great deals, a few of the books are £.99. Hurry up, and buy!

eanderson I read the first one in the series. I need to get the next book! 4y
Tove_Reads @eanderson Yes you do!! I feel like I‘ve taken many happy pills or something like that while reading it. A real rush! So many wow moments!! 4y
squirrelbrain I love love love these books! I‘m just showing off when I say I‘ve read them all... 😁Yes, definitely look out for them on a Kindle, they‘re often 99p, even if you buy them out of order and save them up. Look @TrishB - another convert to Kim Stone... 4y
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Tove_Reads @squirrelbrain Cool! Need to switch back to the US site, because the UK one will kick me out soon (again). show off... 😂 4y
eanderson I just got on amazon to check out the next in the series... I already own it! 😛 I must have purchased it back after I read the first. I‘m going to put it on my priority tbr! 4y
squirrelbrain Yes @Tove_Reads , but that also means I‘ve got no more to look forward to, unlike you! 4y
squirrelbrain What luck @eanderson ! 👍📚 4y
eanderson @squirrelbrain lol! Right?!? 4y
Tove_Reads @squirrelbrain Have you read Frieda Klein and Maeve Kerrigan? They remind me of Kim Stone. 4y
Tove_Reads @eanderson That‘s the one I‘m about to finish now. Soooooo goooood! 4y
squirrelbrain No @Tove_Reads I haven‘t, I shall investigate! Have you tried the Tracy Crosswhite books by Robert Dugoni - quite a similar character but US based? 4y
Tove_Reads @squirrelbrain Nope, will check it now! 4y
TrishB @squirrelbrain you have to read Maeve and Frieda too 😁 going to check kindle to see if there are any I haven‘t yet brought! 4y
TrishB I have 1, 7, 8, 9 and 11 😁 4y
squirrelbrain I shall check those out @TrishB - just had a quick look and you‘ve got all the 99p ones! They‘re so good though I‘ve paid more for some of them - see what you think when you‘ve read number 1.... 4y
TrishB @squirrelbrain I‘m trying to get up to date in a few series before starting any new ones, but it‘s good to know I‘ve got some ready. And I keep buying of course. 4y
Tove_Reads @TrishB One more... come on, you know you want to! 4y
Tove_Reads @squirrelbrain She‘s working on the 12th book! 4y
squirrelbrain Yay! I‘ve just read the ‘prequel‘ as well.... 4y
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Tove_Reads
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I‘ve been missing Maeve Kerrigan and Frieda Klein, but luckily I have Kim Stone! I‘m so happy that there are so many fantastic authors out there! If you have not read Angela Marsons, Nicci French or Jane Casey, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR????

TrishB Not started any Marsons yet- glad to know they‘re in a par with the others. 4y
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Booknerd2
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Thank you Tulsa City County Library for allowing this wonderful book to travel to Davenport, Iowa!!!! 😄 I‘m really enjoying this series so far. DCI Kim Stone faces off with a well respected psychologist, who is assisting with some recent cases. Stone doesn‘t trust her and digs deeper!!!! A thrilling ride as Kim battles her personal demons and brilliantly solves the cases put before her!!! Highly recommend 💜💜💜

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Jantara
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Weekend read :-)

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Chocomeiske
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Another great read in this series. I loved that the Detective was pitted against a sociopathic psychiatrist and found that storyline to be the more interesting of the two even though the other had a mystery attached to it. I loved the whole cat and mouse game between Kim and Alex.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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JeaMar82
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A new favorite series.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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JeaMar82
Evil Games | Angela Marsons

Definitely starting to be a new favorite series. 😊