I know the characters in this story having read an earlier book. I think the 4 main characters work well together and are able to continue their personal lives at the same time. This provides some light relief from the danger and the discovery of victims’ bodies.
This story moves along at pace encouraging the reader to go along with it. I found it easy to identify with the characters and to engage with each stage of the book. I was keen to pick up where i left off and find out what happened next.
I enjoyed the read and recommend the series.

I think this is the first book I've read from this author, but I will happily read more. It doesn't take long for the first body to drop and to put them on the radar of a killer. Some of the interactions between characters were amusing, which made them seem more real. The killer was hard to guess until late in the book. A one sitting read for me.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC, I hadn't heard of the author and her 1st novel in the series nor the fact she is an accomplished writer and acknowledged very Knowledgeable in Osteology and Anthropology "As a 23-year-old graduate student studying prehistoric skeletons in California, Koff joined a small team of UN scientists exhuming victims of the genocide in Rwanda. Her job was to find evidence to bring the perpetrators to trial, and to help relatives to identify their loved ones. Koff captured the events in her memoir The Bone Woman 4.01 rating on Good reads, which was published in 2004."
So I got the Kindle version of her first novel which I agree should be read first Silent Evidence (my rating 4 stars) prior to reading this one as it very nicely starts the story and follows into the second Deadly Evidence, without the foundation is much harder to slot the second book into place.
Very interesting that Clea has certainly used her extensive knowledge of 'body' and missing persons very well, prior to reading this I have never come across and author that has sued this premiss for a story. Its set in the world of 32.1 (name of charity Agency) - a description was given in the book but I cannot quote it. 32.1 works with other state, charities to help identify bodies that are found and link them with their families, in these two books bodies are found and they work closely with both the LAPD and FBI; putting the Characters Jane & Steelie in the sights of the killer - hence a thriller, crime and romance (relationship development).
Really interesting reading as we learn more about identifying bodies including dismembered parts as we read along. I felt the ending in this book a little flat and finished quickly but still a good read.

Another great book following Jayne and Steelie as they help to find missing people and the person responsible for making them disappear. I really like the two main characters, they’ve got a great partnership and with the addition of Eric and Scott it’s a great team.

As with the previous book there’s always something going on which had me pulled right in. I didn’t guess the culprit this time and I was half expecting a twist that never came.

In all a great book and I hope there will be more books in future featuring Jayne and Steelie.

The second of Clea Koff's books about forensic anthropologists Steelie and Jayne. Although this can be read as a stand alone I took the time to read the first of the series Silent Evidence before starting Deadly Evidence and was glad I did as it really sets the scene. The 32/1 Agency is based in LA and all the police and agency detail is USA based which for an English reader may be a little confusing. However I didn't find it detracted from my enjoyment of the book in anyway. The two women are written as strong personalities with a background of recovering bodies in war zones. This understandingly has left them with some residual trauma to deal with. But they are well supported and determined to identify as many missing people living or dead as they can. I really enjoyed this unusual topic for a book. It certainly made a change from what is usually available. I will definitely be on the look out for the next book in the series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Having read the first in the series, I was excited to review this book too and it didn't disappoint. Offering lots of intrigue and edge of the seat moments, it was a brilliant read!

After reading the first book in this series in one sitting, I could not pass up the chance to get this one. Dive back into another case of bodies needing to be identified, cold clues, and a group of investigators working together to stop crime cold.

This was one of the better books I have read this month. It was fun, kept you on the edge of your seat, and revealed a case that kept you wanting more. The building of the case, as well as the challenges faced in working the case, brings it a real feel.

I highly recommend this series! The author draws on knowledge gained from time in her career, and brings a new element to crime writing. After working some of the worst scenes in history, being able to turn to writing and sharing some horrors without laying it all out is brilliant.

Clea Koff is an author that I am going to be watching, and I look forward to seeing much more from her.

Took a while to get into this but that's because it's part of a series and I started on book 2. Excellently written though and quite dark reading. I'm going back yo read the first.

Deadly Evidence is the second book in the very intriguing series Jayne and Steelie.

I started the book then backtracked to read the first book Silent Evidence and I am so glad I did , I loved it.

Steelie and Jayne are forensic antrhopologists and are dealing with their own personal trauma .

They both are strong characters that are determined to indentify the male body found on campus.

Another body is found and now Steelie and Jayne are racing against the clock and questioning if this is the work of a serial killer.

Clea Koff takes the reader down a path full of twists and turns and kept me guessing to who the murder suspect was.

The cast of characters are strong, they play off each other very well and I cant wait to learn more about Jayne , Steelie, Eric and Scott.

I am excited for this series and I will be one of the first in line for the next book in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK/ Avon for the privilege of reading and reviewing Deadly Evidence.

Really enjoyable book. Hadn't read the first in the series and took me a while to catch up, however I still greatly enjoyed it.
The characters were well developed and interesting and it's definitely inspired me to read the first book.
Looking forward to the 3rd in the series!

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

I very much enjoyed this book. The writing was great and the characters were well developed. I hope to read more from this author in the future.

This is the second book in the series and I had not read the first one but I was able to enjoy the book nevertheless. Set in LA Steele and Jane are Forensic Anthropologists and a body has been dug up on a Campus then another is found, multiple agencies get involved now all working together. There are some interesting characters good twists ,a good read .Thankyou to NetGalley for my ARC.

My first Clea Koff novel but definitely not my last. Packed with secrets and lies. Lots of great tension kept me totally engaged.
Thank you NetGalley, Clea Koff and Avon Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.

First novel I've read by this author and whilst I probably would have benefited from knowing the earlier ones, I still really enjoyed it.
Well written, good pace with an interesting plot.

Jayne and Steelie run a Nonprofit Agency looking for missing persons in L.A, identifying bodies and giving families closure where possible, working with other agencies such as local police departments and the FBI where necessary.
In their thirties, their private lives give a lighter relief to the darker elements of the story of bodies being found and a killer on the loose. I found it both interesting and suspenseful. Only when I finished it did I realize that it was the second in a series which I intend to rectify!

I really like this series because it’s a bit different than the typical crime thriller and protagonist. Especially considering it’s written by an actual forensic anthropologist (which sounds like all of my childhood Indiana Jones dreams come true!) Yes, I’m aware that there is also Kathy Reichs. I’m just saying that this series is a unique take on forensic anthropology seeing as it pertains to not just the crime aspect, but the identification of missing and unidentified people as a regular goal. I really enjoyed the banter between all of the characters, although Jayne’s relationship paranoia was a bit questionable at times. Overall though, the story was really engaging and I did enjoy reading it. I did know who the killer was as soon as their character appeared in the story, but I think it’s only because I’m incredibly cynical! A great read and I’m looking forward to book 3!

Huge thanks to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

This is the second book I have read featuring hall and Lander by clea koff. I absolutely reccomend that you try these books. They are very well written and I'm certain this will do well in the bookshops.

Solid plot, complex mystery, interesting cast of investigators, all co,bine into a fast paced and engaging mystery. You will root for the good guys and nail bite as they trail the bad guy! Great for mystery fans!

I haven’t read the first book in this series, but this works well as a standalone. It’s an entertaining murder mystery. Not really a thriller, but there’s enough action to keep the pace moving and I liked the two central characters, Lander and Hall who work well together and are dire to the story. It’s set in America and with various police and other agencies involved, it’s a bit of a mixed police procedural too. After a body is discovered, it becomes clear that there’s more going on than first thought. There are twists and turns and it kept my attention throughout, so an enjoyable escapist read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | A Fascinating Forensic Thriller

Going into Deadly Evidence, I didn’t realize it was the second book in the series, and I definitely wish I had read the first one beforehand. While the story stands on its own, I feel like I would have enjoyed it more with the full background.

That said, Clea Koff’s expertise in forensic anthropology shines through every page. You can tell she’s highly educated in the field, and it adds an authenticity that makes the investigative aspects feel incredibly real. The story is compelling, and the details are both fascinating and chilling.

If you’re interested in forensic thrillers, I’d recommend starting with book one, but either way, this is a solid read that delivers on suspense and realism.