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Grave Decisions: A Detective Sophie Whitton Story Kindle Edition

by Claire Highton-Stevenson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 161 ratings

Do you believe in fate? That Karma will even things out?


Anita Simmons didn't, and now she must pay for her crime with her life.


Detective Inspector Sophie Whitton had hoped for something simple to ease herself back into the job following the Doll Maker case. She should have known it would never be that easy.
It’s hot, summer has arrived with a wave of heat that has the town of Woodington steaming, a powder keg waiting to explode. When Anita Simmons’ body is found on top of a grave, Whitton and Saint are perplexed as to why anyone would want to kill this woman. She’s a married mum of two who spends her life helping others. What could she have done to deserve this?
While working hard to catch the killer, Whitton is also working to fix herself. PTSD has taken its toll after the Doll Maker and she’s having flashbacks, imagining her lover Rachel at every scene. Now she’s seeing Dr Westbrook to work through her issues, but will it be enough to keep her relationship intact?
As the team delves deeper, they uncover a lot more than they anticipated. And when more grave murders are discovered across the country, Whitton realises that this isn’t an ordinary killer they’re chasing. It’s a vigilante set on restoring his own form of justice, acting as Judge, Jury and Executioner.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0825B15JH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 10, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 10, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 297 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 161 ratings

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Claire Highton-Stevenson

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Claire Highton-Stevenson is a British Indie author. She writes heartwarming, Sapphic romance in contemporary settings. Claire's characters are bold, strong, independent women who love women.

However, she is also known to throw in a mystery or two. Claire likes to move around the tropes at will, and will often bend the rules to create exciting and often unique situations. She's not afraid to tackle darker topics either.

2019 Goldie Winner - The Promise

2019 Rainbow award Winner - The Doll Maker

2020 International Book Award Finalist - Escape and Freedom

2020 International Book award Finalist - The Promise

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Customers find the book delightfully twisty, with one review highlighting the clues that lead to a killer. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback for its readability and character development. Additionally, the pacing is well-received, with one customer noting the author's brilliant work.

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10 customers mention "Twists"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the twists in the book, describing it as a delightful murder mystery with hidden truths and psychological depth.

"...I love the depth this story gives, in relationships, in the clues that lead to a killer and how a messy world scars our very human hearts...." Read more

"...There were plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing the killer's identity...." Read more

"...Plus she keeps the main characters (Sophie & Rachel) real with there individual struggles after what a cured in the first book...." Read more

"...The author Claire really knows how to tell and exciting crime story. The main character Sophie is so great...." Read more

8 customers mention "Readability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great read, with one customer particularly appreciating its depth.

"...I love the depth this story gives, in relationships, in the clues that lead to a killer and how a messy world scars our very human hearts...." Read more

"...Whitton faced made for serious content, but they were what made it a good book." Read more

"I loved this book!! The author Claire really knows how to tell and exciting crime story. The main character Sophie is so great...." Read more

"I loved the first story and this one kept up the pace needed to succeed...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one specifically praising the main character Sophie.

"...Brilliant mystery, great characters that I just could not put down." Read more

"...Plus she keeps the main characters (Sophie & Rachel) real with there individual struggles after what a cured in the first book...." Read more

"...The main character Sophie is so great. If you're looking for your next crime story, buy this book now! You won't regret it...." Read more

"...Again a good twist, the characters are well written and like able." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one customer describing it as brilliant and another noting the author's excellent work.

"...Simply put, writer Claire Highton-Stevenson is a gifted and brilliant writer!..." Read more

"...Again a good twist, the characters are well written and like able." Read more

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  • Ps58
    5.0 out of 5 stars Justice is not simple but mine is murder.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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    Sophie is back, well almost. Rachel didn't die but the daymares are too much. This new case seemed so odd, nothing was coming up except more bodies. I love how Sophie and her team keep digging till the story falls into view. Conquering her demons means being open to the woman she loves. Their relationship is hot and so strong they want to put the Doll Maker behind them. I love the depth this story gives, in relationships, in the clues that lead to a killer and how a messy world scars our very human hearts. Claire Highton-Stevenson gives us such murder mystery that I was spellbound from chapter one. This is a much read story of Witton the flawed detective who has the heart and soul for her work. Brilliant mystery, great characters that I just could not put down.
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  • Jo H
    4.0 out of 5 stars Whitton and Saint investigate vigilante killings
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022
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    SAPPHIC BOOK BINGO: established couple, not a romance, out of your comfort zone, character with a disability, butch character; UNICORN: period, therapy

    Whitton finally got therapy to deal with her PTSD, but it still projected onto the vigilante victims. Trust and communication improved with Rachel and Dale, which led to progress with her mental health. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing the killer's identity.

    The dark subject matter and the struggles that Whitton faced made for serious content, but they were what made it a good book.
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  • Hayde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully twisty!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020
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    Let me start off with saying Bravo to the Author for giving us one more peek into these wonderful characters that she has created.

    Simply put, writer Claire Highton-Stevenson is a gifted and brilliant writer! I didn't know what to expect when I started reading “Grave Decisions” but Stevenson manages to capture the suspense that is needed to pull off a successful fallow up from her widely popular first book in the “Detective Sophie Whitton Story” with a mature knowledge of what drives people to act as they do. She manages to write another-who done it mystery-which keeps you engaged with plenty of twist threw out the whole book. Plus she keeps the main characters (Sophie & Rachel) real with there individual struggles after what a cured in the first book. I like that each of the characters have their strengths and weaknesses, but yet still push on.
    Like the first book I ended up reading this in one sitting. If you’ve read the first book, by all means you’ll like this one...if you’ve yet to read the first book, well trust me when I say you’re going to like them both!
    Happy reading 👍 5⭐️
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  • C. Dobbe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022
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    I loved this book!! The author Claire really knows how to tell and exciting crime story. The main character Sophie is so great. If you're looking for your next crime story, buy this book now! You won't regret it. I had a tough time putting this book down. It was such an engaging and exciting read.
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  • laura defrost
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
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    I really enjoyed this second book about DI Whitton and her case and life. Again a good twist, the characters are well written and like able.
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  • Gina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Continuation!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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    I loved the first story and this one kept up the pace needed to succeed. Loved the psychological edge of this and the human nature of Sophie and all she was going through. I definitely love the chemistry between Sophie and Rachel. The major issues with Yvonne in the first story served as a reminder of what is so much a better connection with Rachel. They get each other! Hope this series continues. I just love this writer.
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  • Kat W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the first..
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
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    Funny thing, I wasn't sure until the last chapters who the killer is!! Claire did excellent job here. Loved the hidden truth and the interactions between characters, looking for the murderer and of course the new relationship between Soph and Rachel.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Reading Experience
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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    Again Claire Highton-Stevenson does an amazing job in writing a intriguing and thrilling romance/mystery.

    I like how she has her characters evolving and overcoming personal and emotional issues.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2022
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    These Sophie Whitton detective stories are outstanding. The characters are described brilliantly especially the mode between detective and personal mode.
    The rapport between Whitton and Saint has you laughing.
    Unfortunately i sussed this one out.
    Hope there will be a sequel to this story.
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  • lc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2020
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    Great read again from the author,I love the dynamic of the main characters and the rest of the cast murder and mayhem a plenty more please .
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  • Nic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romance and crime a perfect combination
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2019
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    Whitton returns with another gritty who done it. A good realistic combination of crime and romance. I recommend this book its great
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