Twisted Bones - Helen Phifer

 Twisted Bones - Helen Phifer

Pub. Date: May 21, 2025

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This is the fifteenth in the Morgan Brookes series. Helen Phifer is one of those authors for whom when I see her name, I request the title without reading the synopsis. She writes books I have to force myself to put down or I would accomplish nothing until it is finished. This latest entry in the series does not disappoint. It can be read as a standalone as important background for the repeating main characters is filled in as part of the story.

When Morgan’s Aunt Ettie discovers a body hung up in a tree on the side of a river, Morgan and her team have questions about manner of death and time of death. Then they discover at least one other woman is missing and, as the case progresses, one of her colleagues is placed in grave danger. There are a number of suspicious suspects, which one is it?

This well plotted story combines a bit of horror with keep you guessing suspense. I like Morgan, a smart, capable, empathetic protagonist and the convivial, teasing relationships among her team. Interspersed with the tension of the case is some biting humor.

If you enjoy fast moving, suspenseful police procedurals, check out the Morgan Brookes series or any of Phifer’s other books. 

Thanks to #NetGalley and @Bookouture for the DRC.

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