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Dying Truth: A completely gripping crime thriller (Detective Kim Stone Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Angela Marsons (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.6 12,427 ratings

Book 8 of 20: Detective Kim Stone

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How far would you go to protect your darkest secrets?

When teenager Sadie Winter jumps from the roof of her school, her death is ruled as suicide – a final devastating act from a troubled girl. But then the broken body of a young boy is discovered at the same school and it’s clear to Detective Kim Stone that these deaths are not tragic accidents.

As Kim and her team begin to unravel a dark web of secrets, one of the teachers could hold the key to the truth. Yet just as she is about to break her silence, she is found dead.

With more children’s lives at risk, Kim has to consider the unthinkable – whether a fellow pupil could be responsible for the murders. Investigating the psychology of children that kill brings the detective into contact with her former adversary, Dr Alex Thorne – the sociopath who has made it her life’s work to destroy Kim.

Desperate to catch the killer, Kim finds a link between the recent murders and an initiation prank that happened at the school decades earlier. But saving these innocent lives comes at a cost – and one of Kim’s own might pay the ultimate price.

An utterly addictive crime thriller from the Number One bestselling author – you will be gripped until the final shocking twist.

Can be read as a standalone.

What readers are saying about Dying Truth:

‘Possibly the best in the Kim Stone series yet!… Dying Truth gives us an abundance of secrets, lies and intimidation… She will have you gasping, crying and reeling in shock as she draws you in and spits you out broken at the other end! You have been warned!’ Chapter In My Life ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! What a book! Absolutely addictive and emotional. This book left me with a heavy heart…There are so many police procedurals out there…nothing has impressed me as much as this one… This will definitely be one of my favorites this year.’ A Sip of Book over Coffee ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Just wow. This is police procedural at its best… It is complex, intriguing, and the writing hooked me in completely. I read the majority of this book in a few short hours not pausing for breath.’ Rachel’s Random Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Love love love Kim Stone… I read this book in one sitting, and it just kept me guessing till the end… another 5* read from Angela Marsons.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Grabbed me from the very first page with an ingenious plot and storyline, you are on one hell of a rollercoaster ride… LOVE LOVE LOVED this fabulous novel… roll on the next in the series, I CANNOT WAIT!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘5 Bloody Beautiful Stars! How can I talk about this book when my heart is in my throat?… I was captivated… Did I mention the ending? God, my palms were actually sweating as that played out.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow this book was bloody brilliant, I loved it. I was on the edge of my seat hanging on to every word. It was full of tension and suspense and I couldn’t put it down.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘These books just keep getting better and better!… The ending was so exciting I really had to hold my breath whilst I was reading… I am now waiting eagerly for the next book in the series!!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A gripping and tense read and by the end I was an emotional wreck… Without a doubt my new favourite book in the series.’ By The Letter Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Addictive, fast-paced and intriguing... absolutely superb… As for the final few pages, well suffice it to say they hold the most unexpected and jaw-dropping twist of all.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BNVQW3N
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (May 18, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1981 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #133,527 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,128 in Vigilante Justice Thrillers
- #2,238 in Serial Killer Thrillers
- #2,840 in Police Procedurals (Kindle Store)

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Angela Marsons is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of the DI Kim Stone series and her books have sold more than 5 million in 7 years.

She lives in Worcestershire with her partner and their 2 cheeky Golden Retrievers.

She first discovered her love of writing at Junior School when actual lessons came second to watching other people and quietly making up her own stories about them. Her report card invariably read "Angela would do well if she minded her own business as well as she minds other people's".

After years of writing relationship based stories (The Forgotten Woman and Dear Mother) Angela turned to Crime, fictionally speaking of course, and developed a character that refused to go away.

She is signed to Bookouture.com for a total of 28 books in the Kim Stone series and her books have been translated into 30 languages.

Many of her books, including Blood Lines, Dead Souls, Broken Bones, Fatal Promise and Dead Memories reached the #1 spot on Amazon on pre-orders alone and the translation of Dead Souls, La Verita Sepolte, recently won the prestigious Primo Bancarella award.

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Eden.M

It’s rare I give 5 stars, and I really mean rare

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021

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It’s rare I give 5 stars, and I really do mean rare, but the novels featuring Kim Stone & her awesome team of detectives are one of the best that you will ever read, trust me I’ve found a few bad ones during my reading over the years.

This author deserves so much more credence and applause than she is receiving. The plot twists & turns are ingenious & keep you guesstimating with every turn of the page, you will be so sure you’ve worked it all out, then *Wham!* she hits you with a sucker punch of a new twist you never saw coming.

I also rarely write reviews as such, with kindles and Good Reads I’ve found myself more drawn to using those functions to review as I go along, I mean who remembers at the end of a book all of the details you noticed while reading? A word to the wise though, my guesstimating & inventing my own plot twists can spin you around sideways! Oh and if you ever wonder what the term ‘little red fishies’ means in my notes, it’s my lingo for Red Herrings, something most readers know of.

Finally, I never saw this ending coming, I won’t say why…

Thank you Angela Marsons for your amazing gift as a writer & allowing all of us to enjoy it as well.

Aroha no Aotearoa (love from NZ)

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Joann R. Greene

A star off for the ending and a few other minor flaws

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018

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I have followed this series from number one. This is number eight and it took me a little bit of time till I got into the book and could remember the characters. Once back into the thick of things the plot picked up. Set predominantly in a high-end boarding school, Kim Stone and her team are faced with multiple deaths of children from the school. Kim’s gut instinct says that they’re all linked, but some members of her team aren’t quite so convinced. This was a high energy, shocking and gripping read but didn't like the ending.

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Elaine Emmerick

A 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐MUST READ!

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018

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What an emotional and tragic story. Angela Marsons has weaved a story that is intense. This is a story of abuse, secret societies, intimidation and murder. It all begins with two sisters, Saffon and Sadie Winters - one popular and the other unpopular. When Sadie is found dead - there was a suicide note. When Kim and Bryant arrive at Heathcrest, They discover that she was murdered - they begin to interview the student and staff. As the story continues - more kids are murdered and Kim doesn't know why. Twenty-five years earlier a student named Lorraine was found dead in an empty swimming pool. Her death is somehow connected to the murder of Sadie and the others. Will Kim and her team get to the bottom of this heart-breaking story? You'll have to read it to find out!

I did not see "who" or "why" these kids were being murdered - the story is so vivid and dramatic. The ending is an absolute tear-jerker so get your tissue ready!

This is Book 8 in the Detective Kim Stone Series. I've read Books 1-8 and I found this story riveting. The characters - Kim, Bryant, Stacey and Dawson are people you care about. Angela has created characters that grow and evolve! I look forward to reading Book 9, "Fatal Promise"!!

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Angela Does It Again!

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2018

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Wow, as an avid reader I often stay up too late or run late to something because I just have to finish the page, section, chapter, etc. But KIM STONE cannot wait for anything. I literally devour these books from page one until the credits. I almost hate to start them, wishing to savour the story each time, but no, that's impossible. Angela's development of KIM and her cast are just as fascinating as the main storyline. I already can't wait until the next one, please hurry! If you haven't read one, do so right NOW, you will love them as much as I do. Great mysteries, awesome writing, intriguing characters and lots of twists. Thank you Angela Marsons.

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SusanN NYC

Angela Marsons and Kim Stone are back and in an amazing book!

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018

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It's pretty hard for me to cry and type at the same time! This book was a shocker on many levels and as in all her books, Angela has hit a nerve on another pressing social issue- bullies, secret clubs and how we can all descend into Lord of the Flies. Am I glad I never went to boarding school, because this one is a hotbed of horror- and horror that spans generations. Filled with the most unsympathetic (save 2) characters,even the reappearance of Alexandra Thorne no longer shocks as much as these kids do. Kudos to Angela for making me feel sympathy for Alexandra- to be devoid of all feeling must be a horror in itself-and it takes a great writer to make me feel sorry for a monster. I loved the twists and turns, and like other reviewers, the ending left me shocked and sad and I also feel like I've lost a friend.
And in these times, where lies seem to be the norm, coming down from the highest seat of power, the title of this book alone is a master stroke.

If you have not read the Kim Stone books, do yourself a favor and start with book 1 and you will be hooked. Prepare to shed some tears along the way, and look forward to the next installment of life with this incredible character, who has more baggage than the carousel at Kennedy Airport- but you love her anyway.. Thanks Angela for another terrific read.

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Megan

Hogwarts?

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018

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I really enjoy Marsden's books. They're easy reads but stay entertaining. This one was perhaps even better than the earlier ones. I like the fact that Kim has grown tougher, better able to handle herself in any situation. At first with this book set in an exclusive, historic British school, I felt a little like I'd entered Hogwarts--the houses of Hogwarts--and Spades was Slytherin. But that wasn't all there was to it. I'd just say to the author, thanks for good books at a reasonable price.

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over privileged

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2024

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A well worked and devious plot; great characters; unexpected ending. Who in their right mind would send their kids to a boarding school?

Chrissie

Excellent Thriller

Reviewed in Germany on June 29, 2023

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Angela Marston never fails to deliver..... right up there with Michael Connolly

Linda Di francesco

A must read series

Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2020

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I love to read a good mystery book it is hard to keep me interested in a book that I don't want to put it down but the decetive Stone series keeps me interested it makes you want to know how it is going to end but also the charceters in the book are great and keep you interested
This is a must read series I have ordered all her series and I am looking forward to her next book this is without a doubt a must read I guarantee you will not be able to put it down

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Verdadeiro page turner

Reviewed in Brazil on May 22, 2018

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Desde que comecei a ler esse livro da Detetive Kim Stone não consegui largar até acabar. Os últimos livros da série não tinham sido "page turners" pra mim, mas aqui Angela Marsons voltou com todo vigor.
Finalmente voltamos com a estrutura de "who done it", que é a minha preferida para livros policiais. A história envolve assassinatos e sociedades (não tão) secretas em uma escola de elite. Os acontecimentos prendem muito o leitor, apesar do final um pouco rocambolesco. Recomendadissimo para os que acompanham a série!

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Subu

Amazing, go for it!

Reviewed in India on March 19, 2019

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The book is very gripping and picks up pace as it goes and is nearly impossible to put down towards the end. Go for it, you won’t regret it.

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