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Wildflower Graves

(Detective Ellie Reeves #2)

Rita Herron (Goodreads Author)

4.58 · Rating details · 353 ratings · 81 reviews

He looked at the photos of all the women who had to be punished. He’d already chosen the first five. He’d been talking to them for weeks. Watching them. Following them. He knew all their secrets––the secrets he would kill them for.

Detective Ellie Reeves heads into the wilds of the Appalachian Mountains when she wants to get lost––to forget the whispers chasing her and the ...more

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Nov 13, 2020 Pat (not getting friend updates currently) rated it really liked it

This is the second book in the author’s new Ellie Reeves series. It is not necessary to read book 1 first but it does help with understanding the backstory. Only three weeks after the events of book 1 the Crooked Creek Police Department in Bluff County, Georgia, is once again immersed in a series of grisly murders. This time it’s young women. They are being found at various sites on the Appalachian Trail, on a bed of daffodils, with their throats cut and other signs of abuse. The killer sends El ...more

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Nov 15, 2020 fleurette rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley, crime

Some time ago I read a book by this author and I liked it so much that I promised myself that I would read another one. And I was definitely not disappointed with this one. This is a very well written story.

I hadn't read the first book in this series, but that wasn't a problem. The characters we should know from the first book are fully developed and multi-dimensional, and we don't need to know the events of the first book to appreciate this. Ellie works well as the main character. The other cha Some time ago I read a book by this author and I liked it so much that I promised myself that I would read another one. And I was definitely not disappointed with this one. This is a very well written story.

I hadn't read the first book in this series, but that wasn't a problem. The characters we should know from the first book are fully developed and multi-dimensional, and we don't need to know the events of the first book to appreciate this. Ellie works well as the main character. The other characters are also interesting and more complex than it might seem. I also like the relationship between Ellie and Derrick. And that it's not exactly a romance. I am glad that when dealing with such a difficult case, they focus on their work and not on their feelings. I can easily wait for their relationship to develop in the next books. So far, I like how they work together so well, and the tension between them.

The plot is great too. This is a fast-paced story, and the short chapters fit perfectly here. I really like that the suspicions are spread quite evenly between different people and I didn't quite suspect who the villain was. But that's also because this person wasn't among the prime suspects at first. This is probably the only thing I would change; I wish this person was considered a potential murderer from the beginning. But I really liked all the twists and turns and there are really a lot of them. I couldn't guess many of thins things, so they surprised me, like the twist around chapter 110. The modus operandi of the murderer is also quite interesting and well thought out.

Even though this case has been solved, at the end of the book there are some peeks of a very interesting plot in the next book. Enough to interest me and not leave me feeling unsatisfied. And while waiting for the next book in this series, I will probably check other books by this author that I have an eye on.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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Dec 29, 2020 Melanie rated it really liked it

Shelves: thriller, netgalley

4.5 Stars

Wildflower Graves was a fantastic follow-up to The Silent Dolls with an intriguing plot that ties directly into Ellie's past.

Detective Ellie Reeves' life has been spinning out of control since the revelation that her parents covered for a serial killer. To escape the whispers and stares, Ellie heads into the Appalachian Mountains for a break. But while hiking the trail, Ellie discovers the body of a woman laid out with a note suggesting she won't be the last. After emerging from the for 4.5 Stars

Wildflower Graves was a fantastic follow-up to The Silent Dolls with an intriguing plot that ties directly into Ellie's past.

Detective Ellie Reeves' life has been spinning out of control since the revelation that her parents covered for a serial killer. To escape the whispers and stares, Ellie heads into the Appalachian Mountains for a break. But while hiking the trail, Ellie discovers the body of a woman laid out with a note suggesting she won't be the last. After emerging from the forest, Ellie is sent a photo of her friend, Officer Shondra Eastwood, making it clear the killer has taken her. With a killer on the loose and new bodies showing up each day, Ellie is in a race against the clock to find her friend before it's too late.

The premise of this book was very intriguing, someone is killing women and matching them up to characters in a poem. I found the concept fascinating particularly as the killer matches up the victims' personality traits to the poem. The fact the killer was able to uncover that much information about their victims in order to be able to do that was downright creepy. There were a few people presented throughout the book as suspects and I have to say I did not guess who the killer ended up being. I was so sure it was someone else until the final reveal came. Overall I thought the plot was suspenseful and the pacing was well done. The ending of the book had its share of surprises and I was happy with the way everything played out.

Ellie continues to be very affected by the reveals at the end of The Silent Dolls which definitely influence her actions throughout this book. She is still dedicated to her job but she has a lot of doubts about her ability to do that job when so much of the community has turned on her. I was glad the author included the difficulties Ellie was facing as to me it would have been very unrealistic for her to go on as if nothing happened.

FBI agent Derrick Fox returns and his relationship with Ellie has drastically changed after the last book. The pair are no longer open with each other and their working relationship is strained to say the least. The possibility of a romance between these two does seem to still be there, but the author will certainly have some difficulties getting past all of their issues. Ranger Cord McClain, who I was very intrigued by in The Silent Dolls, returns and I was happy to see we learned more about him as he is a very compelling character.

Overall Wildflower Graves was an amazing read and I am looking forward to the release of the next book in the series, The Burning Girls, later this year.

**I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.** ...more

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Nov 10, 2020 Yvonne (Fiction Books) rated it it was amazing

"The Weekday Killer"

"Monday's child is fair of face

Tuesday's child is full of grace

Wednesday's child is full of woe

Thursday's child has far to go

Friday's child is loving and giving

Saturday's child works hard for a living

And the child that is born on the Sabbath day is bonny and blithe, and good and gay"

"A blueprint for murder"

Oh Wow! This was such an excellent story! I just couldn't bear to put my Kindle into sleep mode for a few minutes, even when I needed to catch up with other day-to-day, muc ...more

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Nov 20, 2020 Mick Dubois rated it it was amazing

Shelves: crime, american-crime, psychology, action

After the shocking revelations in the previous book, detective Ellie Reeves is in therapy to deal with the lies and deceit of her parents. Not only does the whole county looks down and condemns the behaviour of their former sheriff, many people see Ellie as just as guilty as her parents. There are many protests in town and Jess receives some very unpleasant mail. She decides to let go of all the negativity and sets out for a good long hike along the Appalachian Trail. She doesn’t get very far th After the shocking revelations in the previous book, detective Ellie Reeves is in therapy to deal with the lies and deceit of her parents. Not only does the whole county looks down and condemns the behaviour of their former sheriff, many people see Ellie as just as guilty as her parents. There are many protests in town and Jess receives some very unpleasant mail. She decides to let go of all the negativity and sets out for a good long hike along the Appalachian Trail. She doesn’t get very far though, as she almost stumbles on the body of a young woman that’s left amidst a bed of wild daffodils. The victim has her mouth sewn shut; her throat slashed, wears odd make-up, and is dressed as if ready to attend a funeral. Later Jenny receives messages from the killer. He’s killing young woman according to an old nursery rhyme ‘Monday’s child’, which covers all days of the week. The next day, another victim is found. As if to up the stakes, Ellie gets a very distressing phone call from her friend and colleague Shondra Eastwood, saying that she’s been held by the ‘Weekday-killer’ as he’s been dubbed. Captain Hale asks assistance from Derrick Fox from the FBI who also helped them in their last case.

This is the second book in the series and although you can read it on its own, it does lean rather heavily on the events of the first story. So, I advise reading the books in order to have a full grasp of the importance of the first investigation and its implications.
The story is mainly told from Ellie’s POV, but some short ones are told by Shondra from the cage in which she’s held or by the killer. We get snippets from Cord and an unnamed woman as well.
There was already a lot of tension and all sorts of vibes between Cord, Ellie, and Derrick. Both men have protective feelings towards Ellie but there are other issues that complicate their relationship with each other and with Ellie as well. Then there is also the bad relationship with Ellie’s boss, the new sheriff. One of the things she resents is his misogynistic attitude as well as the fact that her father endorsed him as his successor instead of her.
All this tension and stress complicates not only the investigation but creates distrust and suspicions. The author puts a lot of effort into her clues that make everyone into a possible murderer. Cord was already chiefly suspected in the first book, is now made suspicious enough for an arrest, but in other parts, it’s clear that he can’t be the killer because he’s chasing him. Or isn’t he?
The story keeps twisting and turning until the very end. The tension and suspense are kept high all along. The end was well found, but somehow a bit of a disappointment. But there is more to come as not all questions and mysteries are resolved. I can’t wait to find out what the writer has still to say.
I found one stupid mistake in the book. When Wednesday’s Child is found, they smell something murky, like a dead animal and that leads them to the body. But the body is still warm enough for the killer to be close enough by, to be chased.
I thank Netgalley and Bookouture for the free ARC they provided me with; this is my honest and unbiased review of it.
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Nov 30, 2020 Vanessa Menezes rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Detective Ellie Reeves heads into the wilds of the Appalachian Mountains when she wants to get lost and forget all the whispers chasing her and the past that keeps her up at night. She’s sick of having to prove herself to her small town.

But hiking in the endless miles of woods isn’t the escape she was hoping for. A gust of wind blows some petals on to Ellie’s path. Following the trail, she finds a golden-haired young woman dead on a bed of daffodils, with a note: ‘Monday’s child is fair of face. ...more

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Dec 11, 2020 Leena Aluru rated it it was amazing

Brilliant! Fantastic plot, great characters. She's maintained the suspense well through the entire book, and we get an inkling of the perpetrator only at the end. Ellie and Derrick, wow wonder if that's on the cards,?

This is going to be a series, with individual plots but intertwined characters and back story. My suggestion to anyone wanting to read this , do start with her first o the series - Silent Dolls.

Recommended: 👍 👌 👏 ...more

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Nov 08, 2020 Cindy rated it really liked it

Detective Ellie Reeves nightmare continues when a new killer dubbed the Weekday Killer takes her friend and fellow officer Shondra. This killer is as diabolical as her half brother Hiram. He is an expert at throwing Ellie and the police off by framing those close to her.

When Ellie's past was revealed in the previous book it opened up a Pandora's box that we still haven't seen the full repercussions of that yet. Hopefully book 3 will shed more light on where Ellie came from and that she can surv ...more

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Dec 07, 2020 Shalini rated it really liked it

The book had me holding my breath, knowing the killer had already chosen the women based on a rhyme that gave me the horrors when I read it. Detective Ellie Reeves was back again with the Appalachian Mountains as yet the setting of this book. Author Rita Herron wrote another fast-paced thriller with a complete police investigation.

On a hike to the mountains, Ellie found a woman posed on a bed of daffodils and soon came to know that her colleague Shondra was missing. That led to the beginning of ...more

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Nov 11, 2020 booklover BEV rated it it was amazing

Detective Ellie Reeves the second book in the series
Hiram the serial killer is now behind bars and three weeks on Ellie's parents are still getting hounded after their cover up.
the serial killers pattern goes back two decades named as the ghost, Ellie is now under a therapist her parents had lied to her all her life and crooked creek and media wont leave her alone she has to decide where to go now will she seek out her true parents.
At the reflection pond she finds a womans body and starts gettin ...more

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Nov 28, 2020 Brenda Feinen rated it liked it

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Ellie Reeves goes into the Appalachian Trail for some space and hiking. The exposure of her parents' secret, potentially harboring a serial killer of young girls, brought Ellie under the scrutiny of the town - assumptions she is as guilty as her parents, questioning her ability to be a police officer.
While hiking the trail, Ellie stumbles upon a recently murdered young woman - posed, with a nursery rhyme.
Ellie is pulled into the investigation, along with Special Agent Derrick Fox. Will they be ...more

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Dec 11, 2020 Maureen ~Bitch Can Write A Book rated it really liked it

So many twists & turns. Looking forward to see what’s in store for Detective Ellie Reeves next.

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Dec 17, 2020 Linda Strong rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley-2020, read-in-2020

Detective Ellie Reeves, while hiking in the Appalachian Mountains, literally stumbles across the body of a young woman. She's laying on a bed of daffodils, a branch wrapped around her neck, wearing clothes that do not belong to her. Her lips have been sewn shut and a note is found inside her mouth....

Monday’s child is fair of face

And then she finds another body of a young woman ... left in the same condition as the first. Only the message is different....

Tuesday’s child is full of grace

So begins ...more

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Nov 17, 2020 Judith Barrow rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I realised as soon as I was into the first chapter that I was reading the sequel of a previous book. The characters are already formed and interact well with one another, showing previous relationships and a backstory. And this is okay, there is enough spoken dialogue and internal dialogue that explains both the action and the denouement of the first book.

I liked the story, it is a good plot with an even pace, and enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. And I did like the author’s n ...more

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Nov 25, 2020 Fay Flude rated it it was amazing

We are back with Detective Ellie Reeves of Bluff County, still not getting along with Sheriff Bryce Waters, and paired up with FBI agent Derrick Fox again to hunt down yet another serial killer leaving bodies on the Applachian Trail, gruesomely laid out on beds of daffodils.
The book is remarkably similar to The Silent Dolls and in some cases this would have put me off. Yet there is something about Reeves and Fox and the way Herron writes that I just cannot resist. I was pulled into Wildflower Gr We are back with Detective Ellie Reeves of Bluff County, still not getting along with Sheriff Bryce Waters, and paired up with FBI agent Derrick Fox again to hunt down yet another serial killer leaving bodies on the Applachian Trail, gruesomely laid out on beds of daffodils.
The book is remarkably similar to The Silent Dolls and in some cases this would have put me off. Yet there is something about Reeves and Fox and the way Herron writes that I just cannot resist. I was pulled into Wildflower Graves very quickly and just wanted to read on and on.
Why? Well, at times the detail is a little gruesome for my palate and I did feel quite uncomfortable reading about the cages and the depraved brutality of The Weekday Killer, but it does add to the sense of menace and need to catch him quickly.
The serial killer is following the tradional days of the week rhyme which starts with 'Monday's child is fair of face...'in the most macabre way. This means a new woman is killed on each day of the week and there really is no shortage of possible candidates or victims.
Hiram is incarcerared so it can't be him. Hiram features in book 1 of this series but there is sufficient recapping in places to make it possible to read this book without having read the first. There are lots of similarities though with The Ghost case and what is happening just several weeks later!
Are the team going to work together or is one of them the killer or helping the killer? Cord McClain, the ranger who patrols the Appalachian Trail either has the knowledge to assist or the background to be a suspect. Even the sheriff could be involved.
I loved the way there were plenty of suspects, with some actually being found guilty, just not of the Weekday murders. The reader is therefore kept guessing and trying to figure out who the killer is.
I also enjoy learning more about each character and in Wildflower Graves we learn a lot about Cord's dreadful childhood.
Ellie Reeves is always targeted and there is a strong personal element running through the investigation where her adopted parents are reviled by the local community for Hiram's sadistic behaviour (see book 1). Ellie hasn't been in touch with Randall and Vera since the explosive revelations and yet it isn't that simple letting go of the past.
I always know that Ellie will succeed but there is always a long and tough journey first. The Trail leaves me feeling intimidated and at the mercy of the elements. In book 1 there was an encroaching snow storm, and in this sequel there is a tornado!
Another suspense filled race against the clock to spare any more young women losing their lives at the hands of a madman, this is a book full of twists and shocks. Even at the close when you think order is restored, Herron treats you to another revelation.
I definitely think Wildflower Graves is a fitting sequel to The Silent Dolls and I happily devoured the book as quickly as I could. Trouble is, how long have I got to wait until book 3?
Having said that, I probably need the time to recover from the intensity of the chase and I am sure Ellie Reeves needs time to heal from the dreadful physical injuries inflicted upon her in her quest for justice! ...more

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Nov 11, 2020 booklover BEV rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Nov 18, 2020 Syeda Sumayya Tariq rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A serial killer killing off his victims based on a nursery rhyme. Such an interesting premise, and even though it’s the second book in a series I jumped on it. There’s quite a bit of recap and follow up of what happened in the previous book, but it was like, all in fast forward and imo it lost the intensity of what happened.

I think it has so much potential and could have been better. The imagery, and the forensics part was great, but third-person narration which is used quite a bit in this book ...more

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Nov 08, 2020 Owl._. rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This was good! I mean, GREAT! Had no clue who the killer was - lots of suspects, lots of wrong guesses ... this one kept me guessing the whole time. Book 2 did not disappoint and I can’t wait to see what happens with Ellie in book 3. I would recommend reading this series in order - the backstory is important for this book, as it picks up where book one ended.

Fast read that keeps you hooked with all the twists and turns! Definitely recommend.

Thank you #netgalley and #bookouture for this eARC. Lov ...more

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Dec 31, 2020 loopyloulaura rated it it was amazing

Monday's child is fair of face. But the woman that has been murdered no longer looks so fair. Tuesday's child is discovered next. Will Detective Ellie Reeves be able to stop the killer before the rhyme is complete and seven women are dead...?
OMG what a book! Wildflower Graves is a wonderfully gruesome thriller. It is the second in the Ellie Reeves sereis from Rita Herron but I have not read the first. I suggest that you read the first, not just because I assume the writing style and plot are as ...more

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Nov 11, 2020 Diane rated it really liked it

Darkness and Murder on the Appalachian Trail!
Wildflower Graves by Rita Herron is the second book in the Detective Ellie Reeves series. You can read this as a stand-alone book, but it is best if you read the series in order. I enjoy reading books that include hiking trails and the AT is one of my favorites!
Detective Ellie Reeves has taken some personal time from work and is drawn into danger and death as she hikes the AT. She goes back on duty to find the killer and is soon trying to capture a ...more

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Dec 02, 2020 Julie Lacey rated it it was amazing

I love this series!
I really enjoyed being back in the Appalachian Mountains with Detective Ellie Reeves but just knew a murder would soon follow.
The killer in this book is particularly twisted as he lays the dead body on daffodils, cuts their throat and then wraps bramble round their necks.
Ellie stumbles across the first victim whilst taking some time out up in the mountains. She’s soon back to work trying to find the killer.
As more bodies are found the FBI are called in and Agent Derrick Fo ...more

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Nov 18, 2020 Sarah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2020-reading-challenge

I thoroughly enjoyed Wildflower Graves, the second book in the Detective Ellie Reeves series. I recommend that book one: The Silent Dolls, be read first as there are mentions in this book that will give parts of the first book away.
Ellie is a real kick-ass, strong-willed, fearless character and I admire her strength both emotionally and physically. If you've read The Silent Dolls you will know how much Ellie has been through.
Ellie just wants to do her job and do it well - even in the face of da I thoroughly enjoyed Wildflower Graves, the second book in the Detective Ellie Reeves series. I recommend that book one: The Silent Dolls, be read first as there are mentions in this book that will give parts of the first book away.
Ellie is a real kick-ass, strong-willed, fearless character and I admire her strength both emotionally and physically. If you've read The Silent Dolls you will know how much Ellie has been through.
Ellie just wants to do her job and do it well - even in the face of danger!
This story is skillfully plotted with well developed, believable characters - even the crazed - and is full of twists and turns. I was gripped and felt tense the whole way through. The author is clever and made me feel suspicious of even some of those who were working the case. I didn't know who to trust. My heart was in my mouth so many times and some clues were in front of me one minute, then the next there was more. With a continuously fast pace, I couldn't wait to find out who was behind these brutal crimes; I needed to know who the perpetrator was - and was it just the one or were there more evil creatures at work?!
There are some gory scenes and some close escapes and I enjoyed it immensely. The team worked super hard trying to solve this latest case and although I think that Ellie and Derrick make a great team, I did have doubts as to whether they could crack on and work together because of how things ended on their last case...
I wondered if this was a revenge killing spree? And also why are these victims being chosen?
Even the thought of being alone on the Apalachian Trail, let alone in the dark, or in treacherous weather, made me fearful; the atmosphere seeped into me and I felt scared to read some parts but I couldn't tear myself away, it was so, so good!
My heart went out to Ellie a few times, this is so difficult for her, yet she puts her personal life aside so that she can do her job. Ellie is more determined than ever as she is not just doing her job on this case but has another reason why she wants the killer/s caught - will she make it in time?!!
I very highly recommend this book and, I cannot wait for the next book as there are some secrets to be revealed and my mind is whirring away already!

My thanks to Bookouture via NetGalley, this is my honest and unbiased review. ...more

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Dec 04, 2020 Marnie | Once Upon a Time Book Blog rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Mystery thriller fans

Recommended to Marnie | Once Upon a Time Book Blog by: Bookouture

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For Detective Ellie Reeves latest case, we see her up against one of the most terrifying serial killers. Dubbed the weekday killer who leaves a chilling calling card with each of his victims, Ellie and the team have their work cut out for them in trying to stop the killer before he strikes again.

It was good to be reunited with Ellie again and I felt her lingering pain as she still tries to come to terms with the events that occurred in The Silent Dolls, which still has the townsfolk against her. ...more

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Dec 23, 2020 Toni rated it really liked it

4.5 stars

This is the second book in the Detective Ellie Reeves series by Rita Herron.

I remember Rita Herron from a long time ago when she wrote for Harlequin. Definitely one of my favorite authors from that time. I was so glad to see her go out on her own and put out bigger books.

This was a fascinating read. The whole connection between the killer and Ellie not to mention the name they have given the killer: the Weekday killer. I had a few questions that were probably answered in book one but t ...more

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Nov 11, 2020 Janilyn Kocher rated it it was amazing

I'm quickly becoming addicted to this series just like I am of Linda Castillo's series. The two are very comparable: tough female cops, fast paced action, and towns terrorized by killers. Wildflower Graves is sinister, chilling, perverse, and macabre. Herron throws out so many facets it's like a treasure hunt. You think you're getting close to the truth, but then another bend in the road appears. I was perplexed about the perp until the very end. Some of Cord's secrets are cracked. I can't wait ...more

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Nov 12, 2020 Tracy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

this author has become one of my favourites you know you going to be pulled in from the 1st page if you thought book 1 was good wait till you read this very tense and gripping .detective Ellie Reeves is still term s with her family secret and her brother she did not know about . but someone is taken women and taunting her with texts and a nursery rhyme .and FBI Derrick comes back in to her life to help her with the case but he takes her friend officer Shondra Eastwood what is the connection with ...more

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Nov 10, 2020 Elaine Tomasso rated it really liked it

I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Wildflower Graves, the second novel to feature Detective Ellie Reeves of the Stony Gap, Georgia Sheriff’s Office.

After the fall out from her last case Ellie is taking time to herself and hiking on the Appalachian Trail, but work is never far away when she stumbles across the body of a dead woman. The ritual involved in her murder and the message left - Monday’s child is fair of face - lead her to believe that she may be huntin I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Wildflower Graves, the second novel to feature Detective Ellie Reeves of the Stony Gap, Georgia Sheriff’s Office.

After the fall out from her last case Ellie is taking time to herself and hiking on the Appalachian Trail, but work is never far away when she stumbles across the body of a dead woman. The ritual involved in her murder and the message left - Monday’s child is fair of face - lead her to believe that she may be hunting a serial killer. More bodies and the disappearance of her friend, Deputy Shondra Eastwood confirm it.

I thoroughly enjoyed Wildflower Graves which is a tense, action packed read with plenty of twists and turns. It is told mostly from Ellie’s point of view, interspersed with descriptions of the unnamed killer’s actions and the thoughts of other characters as spoilers. I’m not always a fan of this approach but in this case it works extremely well. By concentrating on the killer’s actions rather than thoughts and motivation for most of the novel it builds the tension and gets the reader’s mind working on various scenarios and identities. I thought it was clever and enticing, especially as the twists destroy any previous line of thought.

It should be noted that this novel is not for the faint hearted as there is a fair amount of violence and cruelty in it, the hint is in the words serial killer. The novel works as a stand-alone as there is a neat encapsulation of previous events early on that explains some of Ellie’s pain and positions. Of course, it is difficult to believe that there could be more than one serial killer in this remote part of the country, but, hey, it’s fiction and the author has already laid the groundwork for more in the next novel. Bring it on if it’s as engrossing and tense as this one.

I like Ellie Reeves and her quest for justice on behalf of the victims. She doesn’t have her troubles to seek but her grit, determination and fighting personality help her win through.

Wildflower Graves is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending. ...more

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Nov 08, 2020 Read All About It rated it really liked it

Super Creepy make the hair on the back of your neck action as only Ms. Herron can do.

She’d sensed his presence many times. Heard some of the Shadow People called him the Watcher. Although she hadn’t seen him in some time now.

Ellie Reeves can’t get a break. She has another killer on her hands.
There are so many twists in this story it will make you crazy trying to figure it out.
This is a thrilling series that just gets better every time.

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Nov 22, 2020 Samadhee Ismail rated it it was amazing

Thank You Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC! This book review is based on my complete honest opinion.

This is the continuation of the Detective Ellie Reeves' series. The first book, The Silent Dolls, was really good that it had me reading up till night--it was really good. So when this second book came along, I was excited too and couldn't wait to read it. And I must say, I was not disappointed.

A man is murdering women brutally each day, based on the infamous nursery rhyme. And he is specific ...more

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About Rita Herron

Rita Herron

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USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Rita Herron fell in love with books at the ripe age of eight when she read her first Trixie Belden mystery. But she didn’t think real people grew up to be writers, so she became a teacher instead. Now she writes so she doesn’t have to get a real job.
With over ninety books to her credit, she’s penned romantic suspense, romantic comedy and YA novels, bu ...more