Count Their Graves (Detective Katie Scott, #12)

by Jennifer Chase

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.In "Count Their Graves," Jennifer Chase presents yet another thrilling and suspense-filled police procedural. Fan of the series will once again join Detective Katie Scott in her race against the clock to stop a serial killer before he claims another victim. Brace yourself for an enthralling and page-turning addition to the series.

Katie Scott and her partner, Sean McGaven, are exceptional cold case detectives with the Pine Valley Police Department. Recent events, however, have resulted in their reassignment to an active case—the murder of a family, with a four-year-old as the sole survivor. With the killer leaving no trace evidence, Katie recognizes that solving this case will require significant effort. As they delve into uncovering the motive and identifying the perpetrator, another family falls victim to murder, and the surviving child, a young girl, has disappeared. 

The story captivated me from the start. Even though I had a suspicion about the killer's identity, it didn't diminish my enjoyment of the tale. On the contrary, it compelled me to keep turning the pages, eager to discover if my hunch was right. Moreover, I was anxious to find out when Katie would piece everything together.

Readers not only witness Katie in her professional role but also gain insight into her personal life. Observing her juggle professional duties with personal challenges makes her character more relatable. In this installment, readers share in her attempts to solve this latest case amidst dealing with a broken heart, while grappling with PTSD from her past military service.

Count The Graves was another great addition to the Detective Katie Scott series. I will be patiently waiting to see what's next in store for Katie and her team.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading