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bookedupgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Overall: This was just what I needed - I am all up to date on my other crime fiction series books, so I just LOVE it when I find a new one. Helen has to hurry up with instalment number 2!! The story centres around Pathologist Beth Adams, who is healing from a past traumatic event, who works along side DS Josh Walker to solve the investigation. I loved the characters, but did find that there were quite a few to remember and keep track of. The Girl in the Grave was fast paced, intense, and kept me gripped until the very last page. This is a must for any Angela Marsons, Carol Wyer or Patricia Gibney fan!
robinlovesreading's review against another edition
5.0
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Beth Adams is a forensic pathologist and has a new case that is disturbing from the very outset. There is a body to be exhumed as there is a case that presented more questions. While the grave site staff are undertaking the task, they are shocked to find another body underneath the casket.
Beth dives right into the case, but is dealing with the aftermath of an attack she experienced in her home previously. While on the current case, she returns home one night only to discover that two of her security cameras are not operating. This makes Beth very nervous and is more than a bit distracted when it comes to her job.
But, answers must be found as to the identity of the woman they found so she dives into her investigation. Beth is working alongside Detective Josh Walker and the two are old friends. I can already anticipate their relationship to surpass the professional one they have now.
When another woman turns up missing, Beth and Josh work hard and as quickly as possible to hopefully save her the same destiny as the first woman. What Beth does not know is that things are much closer to home than she could have ever imagined.
What a great start to a new series! I love Beth. She is broken, yet strong. She experienced a horrific trauma yet made something out of her life. Quite naturally, since she was a pathologist, my mind went to the television show, Quincy. So, I am eager to see other cases she works on so that she can make a difference for survivors of other victims.
Helen Phifer is new to me, but I will definitely follow this series. I love her writing style and the fact that it shows evidence of good research. She gave me characters that I admire and that I want to read more about. This book comes highly recommended.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
Beth Adams is a forensic pathologist and has a new case that is disturbing from the very outset. There is a body to be exhumed as there is a case that presented more questions. While the grave site staff are undertaking the task, they are shocked to find another body underneath the casket.
Beth dives right into the case, but is dealing with the aftermath of an attack she experienced in her home previously. While on the current case, she returns home one night only to discover that two of her security cameras are not operating. This makes Beth very nervous and is more than a bit distracted when it comes to her job.
But, answers must be found as to the identity of the woman they found so she dives into her investigation. Beth is working alongside Detective Josh Walker and the two are old friends. I can already anticipate their relationship to surpass the professional one they have now.
When another woman turns up missing, Beth and Josh work hard and as quickly as possible to hopefully save her the same destiny as the first woman. What Beth does not know is that things are much closer to home than she could have ever imagined.
What a great start to a new series! I love Beth. She is broken, yet strong. She experienced a horrific trauma yet made something out of her life. Quite naturally, since she was a pathologist, my mind went to the television show, Quincy. So, I am eager to see other cases she works on so that she can make a difference for survivors of other victims.
Helen Phifer is new to me, but I will definitely follow this series. I love her writing style and the fact that it shows evidence of good research. She gave me characters that I admire and that I want to read more about. This book comes highly recommended.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
mvptp's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Again we'll written, it was medium paced and the case was interesting but overall it was just an ok book. I had a nice time with it but I don't care enough about anyone in this story to want to read the sequel
campreadkarin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
annc's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this. New series with relatable characters that you know just have lots more to give and oh the plot!
ashbyteacher77's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
snja86's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ashlyreadsevrythg's review against another edition
3.0
Decent and quick read
The book is an introduction to the main characters in the series. Beth Adams a forensic pathologist with a pretty dark past and Josh Walker who is a detective. Now the book was well written, and went pretty smoothly. I believe it is a British crime procedural book. I wouldnt say it was "nail biteing" or "edge if your seat thriller" but I was relatively hooked until the end. A few twists kept it interesting and the ending one of the few i predicted. Again, i believe it serves as a good introduction to the series. This my first book by Helen Phifer and im sure I'll read more eventually.
The book is an introduction to the main characters in the series. Beth Adams a forensic pathologist with a pretty dark past and Josh Walker who is a detective. Now the book was well written, and went pretty smoothly. I believe it is a British crime procedural book. I wouldnt say it was "nail biteing" or "edge if your seat thriller" but I was relatively hooked until the end. A few twists kept it interesting and the ending one of the few i predicted. Again, i believe it serves as a good introduction to the series. This my first book by Helen Phifer and im sure I'll read more eventually.