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Returning to the middle of nowhere Montana with Kane and Jenna brings us a cold case. I love all the connections Kane and Jenna have and how many great resources they have to solve cases. I love the dynamic between them and their staff. Even though they have been forced to completely reinvent their lives from what they were with then worked for the FBI and Secret Service, they have been able to build new lives and new relationships. They have very little help from those connected to Abby and Cole all those years ago, but that doesn’t stop them. They are determined to get to the bottom of their murders and then the disappearance of another of their classmates.

I get so easily sucked into these books. I can’t get enough of them. I am dying to find time to get back to the many others in the series.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC of this book.

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Freaking amazing and gruesome as usual! I look forward to this authors books, the characters are fantastic and I am always eager to get back to them. There are no holds barred with the gory details In these books. They give you a solid spine chilling thrill. This was awesome it was fast paced from page one and had me hooked till the last page. Absolutely phenomenal a must read!

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O….. M…… G this killer…. They have an itch to scratch and the only satisfaction for that itch is a kill… and those kills are brutal. The killer knows the victims so these poor individuals are in for a nasty surprise!

The Black Rock Falls team has some a little different to deal with in this latest instalment from D.K. Hood. A twenty year old cold case that no one knew happened… or rather not everyone knew happened. Someone knows the truth about a pair of teen lovebirds who disappeared many years ago and that person will stop at nothing to ensure the truth remains buried, unlike the victims who reappear after mudslides and flooding.

The killer didn’t leave their thirst for blood in the past – like I said they’ll stop at nothing to protect themself, including killing in Serial Killer Central Black Rock Falls. I’ve got to say one of the deaths is horrific, not just by the imagery Hood paints me at the time but also Wolfe’s clinical and diagnostic analysis as part of the PM. Bejesus this killer is bloodthirsty!

Hood has set the team an ambitious challenge with this cold case and I loved watching them rise to the occasion. The way Hood gave me insights into both the victims’ movements and the killer’s psyche is unnerving. I was filled with fear as I followed the victim to their death and getting into the killer’s mind gave me the heebie jeebies!!! Cracking crime thriller for Hood!

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Emotional fast paced thriller. Book 24 took a twist, 12 year old cold case. College kids, booze, a killer. The group sticks to the same story to protect each other. All the characters are stepping up more, growing and enlarging our world at Black Falls. Relationships are expanding and provide a slight breather between the murders. Love seeing more of Raven and K9 Ben. Thank you for another thrilling ride that kept captivated. Thank you for the arc. I freely volunteer my honest thoughts and opinions. #TearsonherGrave #KaneandAlton #D.K.Hood #Bookouture #NetGalley


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What an entry into this series! From a dark beginning, I blitzed the audiobook in one sitting, and I spent the entirety of my work day with Patricia reading to me!

It was an intense ride, and I didn't read the blurb so I had no idea where this would go! I love that we saw Raven and Ben and at most definitely the right time!! Plus Jenna and her ever-growing bundle of joy. However, the stark reality of this hit when she had a madman bearing down on her! It was such an exciting and addictive read.

When bodies were discovered from 12 years ago, I breathed a small sigh of relief, it meant that this wasn't an active murderer and that Jenna and Kane could look into a cold case...how wrong was I! And how brutal were they! The new murders were nothing like what the team and seen before, and they had seen some stuff! The fact this madman was crazier than anyone had seen chilled me. There was no filter, and if there ever was, it was well and truly off!!

Even though this is book 24 (!!) it still feels fresh and new. I am still surprised by the characters, they are still being developed and made to be well-rounded. Despite the darkness, we got the briefest of good news, which made me smile and I can't wait to see what the Silver book brings us, being the 25th!!

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A deadly secret floated to the surface, and now a group of friends who have kept silent about that night 12 years ago are on edge. Someone wants the secrets of that night to stay buried forever and will stop at nothing to keep those silent who want to talk about it. You soon see that these so-called friends are not very trustworthy. It has become an every man for himself or herself situation.

This bone chilling thriller kept me up late into the night as I frantically turned the pages. I am never disappointed in a Kane and Alton mystery. This one was top notch. The mystery was phenomenal as the author slowly allowed more clues to surface with each chapter. I was gritting my teeth the entire time while trying to play detective myself and pinpoint the vicious killer.

Bravo to Ms. Hood for another astounding installment to a completely addictive series. Put aside everything before you begin this book because it will suck you in from the first few chapters.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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This was another good read by this author.
The plot was very cleverly done, but for me personally I felt like the ending deserved more, especially after 12 years of silence.
I also found the blurb to be slightly misleading, like it was written before the book and not altered after the fact.
I am a detailed focused reader though and always need the nitty gritty.
I found it to be an enjoyable, informative read until the last few chapters.

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Another wonderful D.K. Hood detective novel! This one is number twenty four and is again with Jenna Alton and Dave Kane. These two are married and have an adopted little boy named Tauri, they are also now pregnant with a new baby that they are so very excited for!

This crazy novel will take you on the road back twelve years. This one is starting as a cold case. Two bodies are found floating down the flood, swollen river. It happens every year the flooding, that is not the bodies, when the snow melts the river swells, thus the flooding. Unfortunately, this year there are two bodies that have come from somewhere and now they need to find out from where and why are they mummified.

Wolfe, the medical examiner does his exam and Dr. Norrell Larson did the exam of both the bodies and came up with a partial name for the female body Abby and that both were buried alive as they both had sand in their lungs.

There is a long list as to who the murderer might have been, but then the more start to happen all over again. So what is really going on? Who could the murderer be? Is there a copy cat or is it possible that it is the same one from twelve years ago?
All good questions and all for you to read to find out on this fantastic ride!

What a crazy, wild ride this one is! Loved every minute of it!
Happy Reading!!

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How does this series keep getting better? Somehow each new book and case is fresh. This one is gripping from the beginning. Reading this story felt like visiting with old friends. I am invested in the case as well as the characters. This author never disappoints!

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Book 24 in this fabulous series. This time the team are working a cold case which was a nice surprise. The bodies of 2 teenagers who went missing 12 years earlier at Halloween are found when the constant rain causes a flood, bringing their buried bodies to the surface. It was a full team effort for this case, with some of their usual tactics unavailable. With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest opinion
Having read other books by this author I knew it would be a delightful tale which it was I throughly enjoyed the characters and the premise and can highly recommend this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Tears on Her Grave is book 24 in the Kane and Alton series by D.K. Hood. Each book can be read as a standalone if you like, but I love the entire series. Tears on Her Grave is a fantastic thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. There are so many possible suspects that it's hard to narrow it down! Twelve years ago on Halloween night a group of college students went up the mountain to camp near the caves. They wanted to scare each other by telling stories of the axman who lived in the caves. During the party everyone was drinking and having a good time around the campfire. They had all planned to stay overnight and camp there. Two of the students, Abby and Cole, wandered away from the group. Abby had to go to the bathroom and wanted Cole to be her lookout. They were dating and wouldn't mind some alone time, too.

Abby and Cole never made it back to the group as they were attacked by someone in a mask, carrying an ax. They were both brutally killed by the man wielding the ax. One of the guys in the group came back covered in blood. He told the others that he had seen Cole kill Abby with an ax. He said he had to kill Cole in self defense as he came rushing at him. The rest of the group went to see the bodies and found Cole on top of Abby like the young man had said. They made a group decision to bury the bodies in the cave and for the young man to put his blood soaked clothes in the grave with them. They all had brought a change of clothes as they were planning to stay overnight. They also came up with a story that they would all tell if any news of this ever got out.

The bodies of Cole and Abby weren't found until 12 years later due to flooding, avalanches, and seismic activity. Their bodies were found in the river, washed down from the caves. Their bodies were in good shape as burying them in sand was like mummifying them. Abby was found clutching something in her hand. It was a fraternity pin that she must've pulled off the killer. Sheriff Alton and Kane notified the parents of Cole and Abby to give them some closure. They had hoped that their children would someday come home again. As Alton and Kane interviewed the group about what happened that night, their stories were exactly the same. They even laughed at the same place in the story. It was weird. Everyone's account of a memory had slight differences, but this group had none. It was like they had planned what to say. Alton and Kane realize that the killer must be someone in this group, but why would the others cover for them?

Jenna Alton is very pregnant with a large baby. She is supposed to take rest breaks, but this case is making it tough. As they begin interviewing individuals, some members of the group are thinking of coming forward. When the killer learns of this, people start getting killed by someone with an ax. Will Alton and Kane be able to figure out who the killer is before someone else gets killed? Members of Jenna's own team have made the killer angry and put themselves in danger. Will someone close to Alton and Kane be injured or killed? This book is a fast read as you can't stop reading it! I absolutely enjoyed Tears on Her Grave and rate it 5 stars with my highest recommendation. If you love a good thriller, this book is for you! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Tears on Her Grave in exchange for a fair review. Tears on Her Grave is available on December 17 and should not be missed! #TearsOnHerGrave

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When a severe storm hits Black Rock Falls the unexpected often can be found washed down the river -
what isn't expected are the mummified bodies of two students who went missing twelve years previously .

Sheriff Jenna Alton and her Deputy David Kane start their investigation re-interviewing their classmates who
all tell a similar story - too similar stories . Jenna knows something is going on , they just need someone to crack
and give a true account of events so long ago . What they didn't expect is for one such interviewee to herself
suffer at the hands of a murderer shortly after her interview . As Jenna investigates the site of the latest murder
shots ring out - are her colleagues under fire ? who is doing the shooting ?
What follows is a gripping fast paced murder mystery , overshadowed by events from the past - can Jenna and David
find the killer before they strike again
I enjoyed the setting of these books in a small town surrounded by sparsely populated mountains and forests -
where anything can happen with few if any witnesses

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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In this 24th installment in the series Jenna Alton investigates the murders of a couple of teenagers that had disappeared 12 years before their mummified bodies wash up from flood waters. Their friends all give the same story but deadly secrets and lies are revealed.
This was a great story and had my attention from start to finish. Thanks NetGalley and Bookouture for this eARC that will be released December 17, 2024!

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When it rains it pours in the murder capital of Montana. The spring floods wash two long dead bodies into town.
The team is on it but the group of friends are being tight lipped until some of them get axed.
Hood is a marvel because just when I think she can’t possible produce scenes that are any more gruesome and grislier than the previous book, she does.
I had picked the wrong person who was the villain, but I wasn’t too far off the mark.
While Kane will always be my first choice I’m more drawn to Rio in this book and I hope Hood finds a worthy partner for him.
I can’t wait for the imminent delivery for Jenna and Dave!!

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“Two can keep a secret if one of them is dead”

This saying comes to mind in the latest D.K Hood book Tears on Her Grave. When the bodies of two college students who vanished 12 years ago wash up during recent flooding, the Black Rock Falls team go to work to solve this cold case. Focused on the group of friends who went into the mountains at Halloween with the couple when they vanished, new, gruesome murders occur, one by one, members fo the group were being taken out before they could crack and spill what they really did that fateful night in the forest.

As the team uncover evidence, how far will this killer go to keep their secrets???

This story has all the local Black Rock Falls team with the help of Kalo’s expertise to dig into backgrounds and other research. Raven is also back and will no doubt start to feature more in future books.

This felt like a quick read, over before I knew it. It was engaging as you wondered just how it would end and was filled with the personal moments that keep the personal stories of the main characters progressing.

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Another great crime thriller from DK Hood.
With two bodies discovered when some caves are flooded, Jenna and Dave know they have an unusual case to solve.
When Wolfe examines the bodies he discovers they have been mummified and finds that they died 12 years ago.
When they identify the victims friends from back then, Jenna and the team start speaking to them. From the start it’s clear they are all hiding something, but they need to work out what, and why.
When one of this group is then found murdered, they know the killer is still in Black Rock Falls, and are determined find them.
Norrell wants to get to the caves to see if there is any evidence left behind, but someone will do anything to try and stop her.
This is a gripping crime thriller that I really enjoyed.
Thanks to Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

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Tears on Her Grave by D.K. Hood is a gripping and suspenseful addition to the Kane and Alton series. The discovery of two bodies, missing for twelve years, sets off a chilling investigation in Black Rock Falls. Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane must unravel a deadly secret as friends of the victims provide eerily identical stories. When more murders follow, the stakes rise, and time runs out to catch the killer.

This book kept me on edge with its twists, secrets, and intense pacing. I loved the balance of darker moments with witty banter and personal glimpses into Jenna and Dave’s lives. The revelations from the cold case to the present-day murders were brilliantly tied together. Fans of the series will appreciate how fresh and engaging book 24 still feels. It’s a must-read for thriller lovers, and I can’t wait for the next installment!

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Tears on Her Grave by D.K. Hood is the 24th book in the detectives Kane and Alton series. Ms Hood gives just the right amount of backstory for each character to know the detectives and team right away without feeling lost trying to figure out who was who. Very reliable and well developed characters and the suspense and pace was non-stop. Am now looking forward to finding out more about Jenna and David and their family. Will be looking for the back-list of the previous books in the series. A gripping and entertaining crime thriller

Thank you to D. K. Hood, Bookouture and NetGalley and for opportunity to preview the book.

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would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this awesome book

when two teenage bodies turn up after 12 years missing there normally isnt a lot to see or find but these bodies had been buried in very dry sand and had dried out the bodies... identification was found and the mystery still remained as to how there hadnt been a full on search for them....

jenna and her team race against time to find out all they can about the two missing teenagers.... but when the first murdered victim appears time could be running out for them and for others

wow what an high tense thriller this one was... we sure need to pick our friends better is all i am saying....

cant wait for the next thrilling book in this series

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This series is still going strong. This latest story involves a cold case revolving around a couple who went missing 12 years ago. They were college sweethearts and when they weren't found, it was assumed that they ran away together. Now their bodies have turned up in the river and there are few police records of the disappearance. So, it is like Jenna and her team are starting from scratch to figure out what happened.

However, they have a clue in that Abby had an item clutched in her hand. And of course, good old police work as they start investigating the group of friends who admitted to being on the mountain the night Abby and Cole went missing.

As the team gets closer to determining the killer, there are a couple more horrendous killings. While I was able to guess at the gender of the killer rather easily, it was surprising who it turned out to be. I love the addition of the consultant and look forward to seeing more of him in future stories.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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