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Oh my freaking gosh I’m OBSESSED with this series!!! How in the heck do I write a review explaining my plethora of emotions without giving any spoilers???
Let me give a few thoughts that went through my mind. Perhaps that will help.
“Oh hell no, Angie. You CANNOT do this to me again!!!”
“Aha! I know exactly who it is!!! … erm… nevermind. That was wrong.”
“Nooooo!!!!”
“YESSSSS!!!!”
“What the actual (bleeeeep) just happened?!?!”
“My gosh these clues make me feel like a total idiot!” (Although I’m firmly using my utter lack of Black County knowledge as a valid reason.)
“Wait! Nononononono! … Oh thank freaking goodness! Wait… nooooo!!!”
My heart was racing throughout the entire book!
On a fun note, I was alternately listening to the audiobook of Silent Scream (a book I’ve already read), the first book in this series, when I wasn’t able to sit down and read this one and absolutely loved getting to know Kim from 10 years ago and I’ll be listening to the rest of the series as I wait with baited breath for book 22 to come out!

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I have read one previous book by this author - Silent Scream - and loved it and this was no exception, I really liked it. The writing is so engaging right from the start and held my attention all the way through. I didn't see the final twist coming either

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She’s back!
Detective Kim Stone is back with book 21# in this excellent series.

Kim is rudely awoken from some much needed sleep by journalist Tracy Frost hammering at the door. Kim isn’t the least bit pleased to see Frost at the best of times, but when Frost shows her a message that she’s received, Kim’s irritation is replaced by dread, because the sender wants to play a game - a game that gives her 36 hours to follow a trail, and if she fails, people will die.

Kim gathers her team together and they immediately begin work on solving the first clue, which involves geo-caching (no me neither)! With just minutes to spare they solve the first cryptic clue, which in turn leads them deep into the woods where they find the second clue, together with a tape of a heart wrenching scream which turns Kim’s blood cold. I’ll let the rest of the synopsis speak for itself though, and finish with my thoughts.

It’s clear that there’s a sadistic killer at large, and the clock is literally ticking, so much so, that about half way in I was literally holding my breath, and that more or less continued right the way through the rest of the book.

I just love the characters in this wonderful series, their development has been terrific, all complex but very relatable - every book feels like a reunion with people I care about, and this particular storyline really has the heart racing!
Fast paced and gripping as ever, book 21# is still as interesting and inventive as the first, and is a prime example of why Angela Marsons remains one of my favourite authors.

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Another brilliant read about Kim Stone I can’t believe this is number 21 in this series I just love them.

She’s working on a very difficult case this time she only has 36 hours to solve the case so as you can imagine it’s very gripping and exciting stuff praying that she succeeds but with lack of sleep and so many puzzles to solve the odds are against her but if she doesn’t more people will die.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an ARC

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36 hours is the 21st edition to this series and a brilliant edition to it.
Kim and her team have 36 hours to solve puzzles in the hope no lifes are lost. Kim is rudely woken up at 5am by Tracey Frost the annoying reporter with a piece of paper with a message on it. Her and her team have 36 hours not sure whether its a hoax or not Kim goes with her gut and drags her team out aswell. A long with Frost they try and figure out where the next piece of the puzzle will lend them.
With all Angela Marsons books their is banter between all the team and kim's take no nonsense attitude. Their is always a deeper meaning to the stories it will make you laugh, cry and think about the subject raised.
Another brilliant addition so looking forward to next. Thankyou for advanced copy.

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If you have never read any Detective Kim Stone books then you are seriously missing out. This is my favourite ever series of books. Every single one has been fantastic and this latest one is no exception. It had me captivated from page one and I raced through it. Each character is brilliant in their own way and they really draw you in. I honestly can’t recommend this series enough, it will make you laugh, cry and everything in between. I can’t wait for the next one.

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Wowee…. The queen of crime has done it again!

Book 21!!!! And I’m still hanging on to the edge of my seat and staying up all hours to finish Angie’s books. If that’s not high praise enough what else can I say?

I love everything that Angie writes but nothing more than her DI Kim Stone series. You’d think that by her 21st novel she’d have a methodology that she rolls out into every plot. But no. Each book is just as thrilling as the ones that came before it, and I still struggle to figure out the details as they are so well hidden.

This book really ramps up the pace, as the team have only 36 hours to solve cryptic clues before someone dies a horrific death and the police are held responsible.

In each and every book Angela tackles a new topic and turns is macabre. This book follows the ‘seekers’ community and how a fun pastime can be used to cause harm.

If you’ve never read Angela Marsons DI Kim Stone series they don’t be daunted by her tremendous back catalogue. This book is so well crafted you can start here and see if you enjoy the characters. You don’t need to know all of the details to be able to enjoy this book.

But I can guarantee that once you pick up a book by Angie it most definitely will not be your last!

Thank you to NetGalley for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

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Wowsers, what did I just read?
This extraordinarily brilliant series just got even better, if that's possible.
An unbelievably original main plot. I can't imagine how the author manages to think of them. This is the 21st instalment in the series and it is as, if not more, riveting than the first.
Cryptic clues with tight timelines and devastating penalties if they're not met. A race against time. A cast of possible culprits and the best team to track them down.
On the one hand, the familiarity of the characters and on the other the complete originality of the plot, both result in an epic read.
I adored being back in Kim and the team's world and I can't wait to visit it again soon.

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Well, we’re up to book number 21 in the DI Kim Stone series and Angela Marsons shows absolutely no sign of slowing down. I’m not the biggest fan of “race against time” style books, but when reading anything by Angela any preconceived thoughts go out the window! 36 Hours is outstanding. It is a blend of suspense, emotion, and plot twists that make you question everything. It is an intense crime thriller with moments of great warmth and humour. I loved reading it and highly recommend.

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*CRACK* That is the sound of Angela Marsons hitting it out of the ballpark with 36 Hours! I can't believe that this is the 21st book in the addictive, captivating, and thrilling DI Kim Stone series! 36 Hours was addictive, original, and tense! Whew! Angela Marsons always has delivers and had me turning the pages and on the edge of the seat as Kim and her team worked against the clock to catch a killer!!!!!!! I was instantly gripped from the very beginning of this book. I was on the edge of my seat with my fingers crossed and my heart pounding as things became grim and deadly.

Detective Kim Stone gets an early morning phone call from journalist Tracy Frost who has received an alarming message. Kim has 36 hours to follow the clues and if she fails, people will die! Talk about pressure! Her team gathered and worked together to solve the clue which led them to a hidden box in the woods which contained another clue and a tape. Kim and her devoted team worked tirelessly to solve the clues to stop a killer before it is too late. The killer is diabolical, clever, and deadly. As the clock continues to wind down and things become dire, the team is pushed to the brink in their pursuit for justice.

Kim continues to be such a fabulous character. I love how she is both tough as nails yet has a heart of gold. She is clever, intelligent, spunky, hardworking and will stop at nothing to get to the truth. She along with her team have great banter, teamwork, and camaraderie. I enjoy the glimpses into their private lives. I also appreciate how Marson's shows how their investigations affect each of them personally. Don’t get me started on the dynamic between Kim and Frost!

36 Hours was brimming with tension, twists, dread, and danger. There were several scenes that had my pulse pounding and had me wanting to know what was going to happen next! Speaking of what comes next, I can't wait to read what Angela Marsons writes next!

I had the pleasure of having both the book and audiobook and enjoying switching back and forth between the two. The narration of the audiobook was fantastic and made for a lovely reading experience.

Wonderfully written, fast paced, addictive and hard to put down!

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Wow, just finished this and feel like I can breathe again! This is the 21st instalment in the DI Kim Stone series, one I've read over a number of years, so I feel like I know the characters inside out at this point. They're so well written and the inter-personal relationships are so well fleshed out that it doesn't feel like reading, more like catching up with old friends.

This story sees them pitted against the clock as someone calling themselves "The Jester" has set them a series of puzzles to solve with a threat to life if they don't comply. They seem intent on making it impossible for them to save a life while dealing with the increasing public interest and scrutiny. And as exhaustion sets in and the stakes get higher it becomes all the harder for them to solve.

The pace of this book is perfect and made it really hard to put it down as I constantly wanted to know what happened next! I'd recommend it for readers of the series as it really doesn't disappoint, but could be read as a stand alone without losing too much enjoyment. As always though I'd recommend starting with book 1 and working through as it's an excellent series!

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I love this series. I can't believe we're on book 21 already. I also can't believe that they are still just as good as the first. I don't think theres a bad book in this series. Kim is an incredible leader and you can tell how much she loves her team. The team work so well together and I really enjoy getting to see little bits about their personal lives. Even Frost has grown on me and I've obviously been reading too much enemies to lovers romance because her and Kim would make such a cute couple.

The case was interesting and the 36 hour time limit amps up the tension. I did guess who the bad guy was but it didn't ruin it because there was still the suspense of whether they would work it out in time. There were some heartbreaking parts. I did feel a bit bad for the Doctor that everyone was more concerned about the child.

I'm intrigued to see what will happen with the new journalist who has his sights on Kim. Definitely recommend if you like a police procedural with a lovable team.

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I love Kim stone and this is yet another brilliant book from Angela Marsons.
Detective Kim Stone is woken in the middle of the night by her nemesis journalist Frost. She and her team have 36 hours to unravel a set of clues set by an anonymous person. If Kim and her team can’t figure out what the clues are telling them, people are going to die.
A brilliant story with a race against time that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
This continues to be of my favourite series to read!
Thanks @netgalley for the advance copy

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I will start by saying this is the first (yes, I know!) Detective Kim Stone murder mystery I have read despite my wife being a proper Marsons fan and having read all of them.

I was told what to expect and this book did not disappoint. All the main police characters were new to me but Ms Marsons introduces them brilliantly. The story starts with Kim being woken really early by local journalist Tracy Frost, who presents her with a chilling note: “You have 36 hours. If you follow the instructions, no one will get hurt.” These instructions were a series of clues built within cryptic messages left by The Jester sending people all over The Black Country, geocaching' - a treasure hunt type game. Excellent scenarios especially as the game involves murder! Kim 's bosses were not too keen on the pursuit but Kim's team were more than happy.

Kim Stone is a determined leader with Bryant supplying much needed support. The Jester turns out to be a formidable opponent and again quite believable.

Really enjoyable and I suppose should now be trying book 1 in the series? I live in the New Forest and off I go with a small box, a bit of paper and a torch!

Thanks to Net Galley and Bookouture for the chance to read and review..

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Detective inspector Kim Stone and her team are back in Angela Marson's all new mystery. However, this time there is no case. No body. Nothing. There is a suspicious email sent to our favorite news reporter, who's always butting her way into everyone's business. The message states that they are going to play a game, and Frost should form a team, including a detective, to play our something bad will happen. Throughout the day, Frost is sent clues, and Kim and her team must work together to decipher the clues and figure out who is running this not so innocent game.

This is book 21 in the Kim Stone series, and Marsons never fails to disappoint. She always has something up her sleeve to keep readers on their feet, and this book is no exception. Moving the team away from an unofficial case was ingenious. It humanizes the team, especially Frost, and shows their work ethic. They are always willing to do what is right, even when faced with nothing. I cannot recommend this series enough for mystery lovers, especially those who are searching for a solid police procedural. 36 Hours may be book 21, but it is definitely worth the time to read this series.

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What an amazing, twisty story!
Detective Kim Stone has 36 hours to unravel a set of clues set by an anonymous person. If Kim and her team can’t figure out what the clues are telling them, people are going to die.
Is this a hoax? Is it a real threat?
As usual, Kim is fighting her bosses every step of the way.
Will she prevail and find peace with all that is being thrown at her?
A terrific story….racing against time….what will the outcome be?????
One of my favorite series to read.

Thank you 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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Firstly I would like to thank netgalley and Bookoutune and the fantastic author Angela Marsons for an early copy of her book to read.

Rating 5
This is book 21 in this brilliant series,another fantastic read. This is about a cat and mouse game with a killer named the Jester,Detective Kim stone and her team on a case to catch a game player who sent a note to the journalist Tracy Frost. There only 36 hours to follow the clues to save lives,the killer is always a step ahead..another brilliant read.I cant wait to read the next instalment as one of my favourite authors.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 ok stars. Not as good as previous books, they are never as good when Frost features in them.

I didn’t enjoy the solving puzzles aspect and with no character arc for the victim or perp it was hard to engage with the book.

Average sorry.

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Kim Stone’s cases are always suspenseful but, this time, she has a literal ticking clock. For once, Kim and her team have the opportunity to save someone, not just show up after they’ve died, but the game they’re playing to stop it is pretty hard. The plot takes off right away, with Kim and her Team ready to enjoy their Sunday when Kim’s frenemy, Tracy Frost, shows up with an email that is probably a hoax. Since they’re not sure, they both take it seriously and the action only grows from there. This is a treasure hunt and the readers are given all the clues along with the Team. Since I don’t know the area, I couldn’t play along, but it was still very stressful seeing them try and almost fail to follow the clues. I loved the very suspicious cast of persons of interest and, as always, the interactions and dialogues amongst the team members. Longtime readers have learned the hard way how no one is ever safe. How anyone can die at any time so I was not surprised by one of the twists, even if I was horrified. The ending was great, unexpected and logical, as always. Another excellent entry in this great series.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Bookouture.

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Love, love, love this series!!!
I was really looking forward to reading this book, and it definitely didn’t disappoint.
The tension really mounts in this one as Kim and the team have been set a challenge by a sick and twisted individual.
When Frost turns up at Kim’s home early one Sunday morning, she is not happy to see her (as always) but she has to listen to her.
The team have cryptic clues to solve and with Frost having to submit regular articles, she’s at the station with them. This is a bit awkward at first but they have to get used to each other.
I loved this book and was on the edge of my seat so many times as the deadline approached for each clue as the person setting the challenge showed they weren’t afraid to hurt people.
This is yet another brilliant crime thriller from Angela Marsons, and one that I’d highly recommend.
Thanks to Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

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