Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review "Tears On Her Grave", the 24th book in the massively entertaining and genuinely suspenseful Detectives Kane And Alton series by D.K. Hood.
"Everything appeared to be normal, but nothing was normal in Black Rock Falls." As always, things are not what they seem, and something is always bubbling up under the surface. Literally, in this case.
As aa result of a combination of events - seismic activity, snowfall, avalanches and runoff from the mountains, a 12-year old missing persons case immediately becomes one of murder, and the perpetrator or perpetrators have had a long time to come up with alibis. But, as the saying goes, three can keep a secret - if two are dead. When you multiply that by 4, it's doubtful that the secret will remain that for long.
And suddenly, there are more bodies! Someone very much wants to keep the true story of what happened that Halloween night on the mountain and in the cave a secret, and will go to any lengths to do that.
The combined forces of investigators Sheriff Jenna Alton and Chief Deputy Dave Kane, ME Shane Wolfe, Forensic Anthropologist Norrell, Deputies Rio and Rowley are on the case and determined to break the wall of silence - along with the remarkably identical stories from that fateful night - that the suspects have erected around themselves.
Recommended for fans of the series and fans of the genre.

When two bodies were found floating in the river after a mudslide in the mountains, it was soon revealed that the two were college sweethearts that were reported missing twelve years ago. As Kane and Alton were searching for answers they discovered that the victims were partying on the mountains with a few of their friends and other college kids, when they vanished. This is book 24 in the series and still a very good series, that kept me guessing. Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for this arc.

Another great instalment in the Kane and Alton series. A cold case involving missing college students rears its head and those missing students are at the centre of it.

Somehow, I always enjoy the college aspect, especially years on for those being interviewed. D.K. Hood did it really well.

There was no way I could pick who was involved in the crimes in this one but it all came together very well. For a short period, there was some hold your breath action more than usual for PPs and it worked well.

Would recommend, may work better a tiny bit better with having read book 23 (immediately prior). PD: 17 December 2024.

Many thanks to Debra for another fantastic D.K. Hood buddy read - be sure to check out her review.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing this book, with my honest review below.

I hadn’t read a D.K. Hood novel before, let alone one from the Detectives Kane and Alton series, but seeing the absolute adoration many had for this series and for her writing, I was excited to read Tears on Her Grave. The premised was absolutely fascinating to start, with two teenagers found mummified after a flood and Sheriff Jenna and Deputy Kane trying to solve their cold cases. On top of that, the writing was well done, giving me enough background so that I didn’t feel like half the book was obviously catching me up on the background of this extensive series while also not leaving me feeling left behind for not having read it.

My opinion is that I completely understand the adoration after having read this, and look forward to all the new books that are going to be added to my to read list. If Tears on Her Grave is an indication, I’ll be getting deeper into a series that treats its characters with care while also ramping up the tension masterfully. The mysteries in this were especially well done, with Jenna and Kane’s relationship acting as a nice break to the mysteries of the teens, why the old Sheriff had no records about them going missing, and why their friend group was hiding ‘what they did’ (and what actually happened).

If you haven’t read D.K. Hood’s books and enjoy a strong thriller, you’ll really love this one. And if you are familiar, then I’m guessing you’ll devour this as soon as you can!

This is book #24 of the Kane & Alton series. Whilst it can be read as a standalone book, I would recommend reading the books in series order for better understanding of the characters back stories. We are back in Black Rock Falls, the weather is bad and has caused flooding through some of the cave systems in the area. When the mummified remains of two college students are washed from their final resting place in one of the caves, it's down to Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy Dave Kane to find out what happened to them.

I love this series, and whilst we are 24 books in the stories are still just as gripping as ever! A lot has happened in Jenna and Dave's lives over the past few books and we're still travelling that journey with them throughout this one. I can't wait to see what happens in future books with them. The investigation into the discovery of the two bodies had me hooked and once I started I couldn't put it down. As in previous books, there are lots of suspects to think about and I couldn't work out who the killer was until it was revealed.

The book was fast paced, full of tension and suspense and just that little bit gruesome! All of the regular characters are back, although we are missing FBI agents Jo Wells and Ty Carter. However, we do get to meet Johnny Raven again and I really hope he's back in the next book to see if anything happens between him and Emily! This was a fabulous read and I loved all the twists and turns! I say it every time, but I really wouldn't want to live in Black Rock Falls with all the serial killers it attracts! However, I'm very happy to drop in every now and then and meet up with, what feels like, old friends! This was an action packed serial killer thriller, and I'd definitely recommend!

Another excellent instalment in this series featuring Kane and Alton. A mysterious discovery after many years,lots of twists and turns.An excellent read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.

12 years ago two teens disappeared on Halloween. Now their bodies have turned up in black rock falls. With the group of friends they’d been with repeating the same story word for word, sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy Dave Kane have their work cut out for them. When old friends turn up dead the connection to the old case needs investigating.

I can’t express how much I love this series. This was another fast paced, exciting story. The characters are so well written that I feel I know them in real life! I’m finding myself excited to meet Jenna and Dave’s baby! Another psychopath killer in town and what a great amount of suspense. I was kept guessing right up until the end. The introduction of Raven as a permanent character is great, and looking forward to reading more about him. As always I read this one too quickly and now I need to wait (not so) patiently for the next one. I can’t recommend this one, and all of them enough! Must read!

Addictive, captivating, tense, atmospheric and hard to put down! I loved so many things about Tears on Her Grave. I enjoyed how this mystery was told through dual timelines and seeing the events of the past and then jumping back to the present day. I am a big fan of books with friends sharing dark secrets and D.K. Hood delivered and then some! This book played out like a movie in my mind with the detailed descriptions, wonderfully drawn characters, the drama, and the hunt for a killer!!!!

A destructive storm has hit Black Rock Falls and the bodies of Abby Jaye and Cole Peters, two teens who have been missing for twelve years have been unearthed and found floating in the river. Their disappearance has been a mystery until now. In Abby's hand is a fraternity pin. Sheriff Jenna Alton and deputy David Kane are on the case. Woohoo!

I loved being back in Black Rock Falls with Alton and Kane. I love their relationship, their banter, and the family life they have creating. Jenna is pregnant which gave this book a little bit of a "Fargo" feel while reading. Plus, it was a joy seeing more of Alton and Kane's private life and plans for their family.

I enjoyed the mystery and how the investigation took place. The college friends of Abby and Cole are scrambling as Alton and Kane begin questioning them about what they remember from the night their two friends went missing. It was nice to see Johnny Raven and his K9 taking part in the investigation as well.

This book was brimming with atmosphere, tension, secrets, and danger. There is a killer out there who will stop at nothing to avoid being caught. This made for some gruesome and tense scenes which had my pulse pounding and my fingers turning the pages!

Wonderfully written, addictive, atmospheric and hard to put down! I cannot wait to read more books in this pulse pounding and thrilling series!

Tears on Her Grave (Detectives Kane and Alton Book 24) by D.K. Hood
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Expected Publication Date: December 17, 2024

Tears on Her Grave is the 24th book in the Detectives Kane and Alton series by D.K. Hood and it did not disappoint! This book can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery or as part of the series. I feel like each book gets better than the previous one!

This book was fast paced and had me on the edge of my seat. I did not want to stop reading this book! I love the characters and I found the story to be absolutely captivating! This book was intense and I loved every minute of it!!! There were so many moments was I was scared for the characters that I’ve come to love.

I highly recommend reading Tears on Her Grave!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Another brilliant plot when the team investigate a cold case of a couple college students who disappeared 12 years ago on Halloween.
This has a different vibe to it than the others. There seems to be a more intimate setting with Jenna and Dave showing feelings and love about their future as they go forward. As they investigate the homicides of the college students Dave never wavered about his concerns of Jenna being 7 months pregnant.
The story moves quickly keeping you full invested as they close in on what took place that night in the forest. It was great to see Johnny Raven (the newest deputy) being introduced again in the mix with his K9. He is setting up to train more K9s which will be a fantastic addition to future books! I can’t wait to see more of him! Hmmm…does Emily (Wolfe’s daughter) and Johnny feel a spark of interest?
Looking forward to the next book!

this was a strong twenty-fourth entry in the Detectives Kane and Alton series, it had that concept that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall concept of this thriller. The characters were everything that I was expecting and enjoyed the overall feel of this world. I enjoyed the way D.K. Hood wrote this and left me wanting to read more in this world.

In Tears on Her Grave, D.K. Hood expertly crafts a chilling mystery that reunites Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane with a case that blends long-buried secrets, fresh danger, and the eerie suspense of a storm-ravaged town. When the bodies of two college sweethearts, missing for twelve years, surface after a storm, Jenna and Kane find themselves chasing down mysterious clues, cryptic stories from old classmates, and a potential killer hiding in plain sight.

Hood’s pacing is relentless, and the atmospheric tension of Black Rock Falls, paired with the intense chemistry between Alton and Kane, makes this one impossible to put down. This latest addition to the Detectives Kane and Alton series is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan and Kendra Elliot—a hauntingly suspenseful crime thriller that holds you captive until the final page.

I loved getting a glimpse into their life with Tauri and wish we saw more of him. Bring on book 25!!

Thanks to Ms Hood, the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

This talented author has written a page turner. The realistic characters move the story quickly. Mystery and Intrigue. Don't try to discern the ending too early. Red herrings kept me guessing. This series is always enjoyable and entertaining. That being said, the mystery is the part I enjoy the most. Thanks Netgalley.

I have loved every book in this thrilling series but for some reason, I love this one a little bit extra.....it has a gentler feel somehow, despite the expected gruesome murders. The dialogue flows more smoothly and the interactions between the main characters, Jenna, Dave, Wolfe and the wonderful Johnny, just seen more natural. I love the softer side of Jenna which her pregnancy has enhanced and the snippets of family life with the adorable Tauri and lovable Duke. However, none of these lovely snapshots of normality take away from the backbone of the story which features the bodies of two college students, washing up after being missing twelve years. Their bodies have been mummified by being buried in sand and Jenna is determined their killer will be brought to justice despite the passage of time. This being Black Rock Falls, the murders don't stop there and soon the chase is on to catch the latest serial killer. Suspense full, exciting, with well crafted storyline and characters, I devoured this in one sitting . Brilliant!

Part of a seris but you can read them as a stand alone, nonstop action from the very start, characters that will become your all time favorite, as well as the creep killers that pull you in to the story . Small town you would want to visit but not live there , and as always will have you setting on the edge of your set the entire time your reading.

Two bodies wash down from the mountains and are identified as 2 college students who disappeared 12 years ago. The fellow students who were there at the time of the incident have stuck to their story, and no one is talking. When 2 people from the group are murdered, maybe it’s time for the true story to come out before more bodies turn up. From the start you know someone from the group is guilty but the author keeps it a mystery til the very end. Plenty of suspense to keep you engaged. This book is part of a series but could easily be read as a stand alone. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, D.K. Hood, and Bookouture for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

D.K. Hood keeps impressing with another novel in this great series. Twists and mystery keep the reader hooked from the get go. After two mummified bodies appear in the floodwaters around Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her senior deputy, Dave Kane, arrive to investigate. They are able to use forensics to tie the bodies to a pair of missing persons from a dozen years ago. The mystery thickens when those with whom they were camping remain cagey about events. However Alton and Kane have never been known to back down and this is not the time to start. A great story that gets better with each passing chapter.

After a storm creates floodwaters around Black Rock Falls, two bodies emerge from up in the mountainous region. Sheriff Jenna Alton and her senior deputy, Dave Kane, arrive to examine the situation, realising that the bodies are mummified. Forensic examination proves they were buried in the sand and evidence suggests they are two missing college students who were last seen on Hallowe’en a dozen years before. Their injuries are devastating and so the hunt for a killer begins.

Abby Jaye and Cole Peters were last seen while camping with a group of college friends. Many suspect the couple snuck off to the local caves to find some privacy, but it would seem they were attacked with a bladed object and murdered. As soon as a press conference is held and the investigation begins, a number from that same group are interviewed. Rather than being forthcoming, they turn secretive and standoffish. This does little but raise the alarm for Sheriff Alton and Deputy Kane.

While the stories from that night are eerily exact between everyone, it would seem as though the alibis are rehearsed. Things get even more troubling when one of the group is found tortured and murdered at an old ranching property and another is violently killed in town, it would seem the killer (or killers) want to keep the truth about that night from leaking out. A chilling story that puts Kane and Alton into the middle of the action as Hood delivers another winner.

This series has developed many great aspects since I began reading it a few years ago. D.K. Hood has honed her stories and characters to the point of never leaving the reader with a clear idea of where things are headed. The narrative moves along well and keeps the reader hooked from the opening chapters. While I am used to listening to the audiobooks, I was pleased to see reading works just as well to provide momentum building. Hood keeps adding to her characters, leaving her to develop their backstories and propel them forward with new ideas. The Alton-Kane connection deepens, both personally and professionally, which series fans will surely enjoy. The ongoing development of plot points and key twists in the story entertain the reader to no end and left me eager to see where things are headed. There is no end in sight for this series, which has me quite excited. I cannot wait to see where the series heads next and who will emerge with their own backstory.

Kudos, Madam Hood, for keeping things edgy for readers.

Another trip back to Black Lake Falls and once again I was hooked. It is always nice to be back in Jenna and Dave’s world and now at book 24 these characters are all so familiar.

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.

I do love these team of detectives. Killers think that they are so clever but they can never get past this lot. I love seeing some different members of the team shining more and more as this series continues. With Jenna getting further along in her pregnancy, I look forward to seeing what will happen next.

As always this is a clever, pager turning police procedural that I found hard to put down. Bring on book 25.

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for my advanced copy to read. Head back to serial killer central on December 17th.

What can I say that I’ve not said before about this brilliant series.
Number 24 and it’s as good and fresh a read as number 1 was, with the added joy of feeling like you’re meeting up with old friends, friends whose lives I’ve become totally invested in.
Another brilliantly original plot as the team investigate the cold case of two college students who disappeared 12 years ago one Halloween. A cold case that’s suddenly become warm as nature has released their bodies.
This instalment has a different feel to it than the others too. Firstly it feels smaller and more intimate as, apart from a few brief interactions with Kalo, all the characters are in the immediate Black Rock Falls team this time, and there is a bit of a ‘locked in’ feel too, a favourite of mine, as we are presented with a finite number of possible villains from the off.
As always the main plots hurtles along with breakneck speed keeping you guessing, while the subplots bubble along nicely with the development of a new character we met in Their Frozen Bones, new life, and hints at new relationships too.
Life is about to change for Jenna & Dave and I’m hoping that when we next meet them baby Kane will have arrived.

I really could simply copy and paste the same part of my previous reviews here, because I always have to repeat myself in saying how fantastic this series is, how great the story telling by this author is and how wonderful the recurring characters are. :) I will try my best though to find other words to describe my admiration for this excellent series. ;)

As per usual, the author takes me on a roller coaster of a journey in Black Rock Falls. The story is, once again, filled with suspense and action , but also always softened a bit by some lovely passages to give the reader time to take a breath. 

Killers still don't seem to understand they don't stand the slightest change in escaping Jenna, Dave and the teams clutches. On the contrary the team expands and grows even stronger. 

On the other hand I do hope the killers will keep coming to the village, because otherwise it would mean the end of the series and I am not ready for this by far.

Another perfect story in this amazing series. 6 stars

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