Her Husband's Grave, by P L Kane

A hint of gold glistened in the sand. It was a watch, no doubt about it. A watch… attached to a body.

Criminal psychologist Robyn Adams is at breaking point after her last case resulted in an attempt on her own life. But as she sits in the car about to head home, her phone rings. It’s Robyn’s cousin, Vicky Carter, who she hasn’t seen or heard from in years.

Vicky’s voice cracks down the phone. Her husband, Simon, has been found buried on Golden Sands beach. Desperate to help and determined not to let her last case get the better of her, Robyn returns to the coastal village where she spent summers with Vicky as a child.

Robyn knows that she has let Vicky down in the past and is set on making up for lost time. Throwing herself into the case, she combs through evidence, intent on discovering a lead that will help the local police.

But there is clearly someone who wants Robyn gone. She is convinced someone is watching her and when she begins to receive threatening notes, Robyn knows that she could be risking her life…

But Robyn won’t leave again – she owes it to Vicky to stay.

Fans of Helen Phifer, Gregg Dunnett and Robert Dugoni will love Her Husband’s Grave!

 

From the 4 and 5* reviews on Netgalley and Amazon for Her Husband’s Grave:

‘This book was an interesting read to be sure... The characters were well written and the storyline followed the character development… Robyn Adams is a kick-butt woman that goes after her suspect with an undying drive. I recommend this book even if you do not normally enjoy this genre.’

‘Interesting read, an interesting take on a crime procedural. Being the first book I have read by PL Kane, I was pleasantly surprised I loved the book. It was engaging, suspenseful, and the complexity of the plot and characters is outstanding. I am definitely a fan now and looking forward to the next instalment of the series.’

‘Thanks to PL Kane for writing this utterly gripping book. This follows Robyn Adams who is a criminal psychologist, seriously at breaking point... I loved this book for all the twists, turns and mysteries. It had me hooked from page 1 right to the end. It was thrilling, gripping, hooking. Definitely recommend!’

‘There were twists and turns that I didn’t predict, which made this an enjoyable read, even if you read thrillers like it’s your job... For thriller fans, this will not disappoint. I would definitely read another PL Kane.’

‘Her Husband’s Grave is a breath-taking and intensely gripping page-turner that will make you gasp out loud and frantically turn the pages in hurried shock, in a rush to see what happens next.’

‘A tale of intrigue and mystery with a psychological thriller aspect. A fast read because it’s easy to get sucked into the story. Twists and turns that keep you wondering until the end.’

‘Wow, what a thrilling read! I didn't know what to expect from page to page, and couldn't stop reading it until the very end. Recommended for anyone who loves a good whodunnit.‘

‘A really good mystery Whodunnit story. I would never have guessed the ending!! Brilliant and kept me on my toes through out. An easy read with lots of twists and turns.’

‘Stand-out crime thriller. I held my breath more than once. Plot twist at the end was brilliant. Great book!’

‘I’ll always pick a thriller over a crime story but Her Husband’s Grave really gripped me! Plenty of suspense and darkness!’

‘Families and secrets in this thriller, with lots of unexpected twists. I liked the characters and the story was fast-paced and credible.’

‘Omggggg y’all this one was so good!! Seriously go out and read it. Honestly I just loved it so much. The suspense was unreal!’

‘Great book. More or less read this in one sitting. Twists and turns that kept me guessing with an ending that I wasn’t expecting. Really enjoyed the story.’

‘There was an ambiance of mystery that kept me turning the pages and I did enjoy the ending.’

‘A good criminal psychologist read and has an exciting and interesting conclusion.’

‘I enjoyed this book... Good storyline with added twists to keep one guessing.’

‘Honestly my favourite crime thriller book. An easy read and very enjoyable.’

‘Fast-paced, chilling, thrilling, and shocking!’

 

And here's what other people have said...

‘To start things off, PL Kane was able to bring the drama throughout the entirety of the book. There was rarely a moment where something wasn’t happening that had me trying to figure out the answers! Although the characters weren’t really my favourite people, mostly Robyn, her personality really lent itself to the predicaments she would find herself in. There were many times where she frustrated me, but I really don’t think the story would have worked if I had liked her. This story jumps between multiple viewpoints. We get to read from both Robyn and Vicky. What I liked about PL Kane’s writing style, was that the characters built off of each other very well, often repeating phrases or transitioning through a similar theme or motif… The mystery and criminal investigation side was interesting to read. It was not like the usual crime reads that I find myself diving into. Her Husband’s Grave focused on the more obscure of clues and required more patience from the law enforcement as things fell into place. Her Husband’s Grave was a mystery that tested the strength of family and loyalty and that proved just how challenging it can be to bring justice to light.’ The Literary Archives (full review here)

‘My thoughts about this cleverly-written, tense, gripping thriller: it was outstanding. PL Kane’s Her Husband’s Grave is truly an unbelievable masterpiece. What I liked about the story was it gave me goosebumps while reading. When it was revealed who killed Vicky’s husband – just fantastic! Author PL Kane’s writing is truly unbelievable, I loved how he has written a powerful story that is not just outstanding but it is brilliantly written, with a nail-biting ending that surely packs a punch. The character I loved the most in this gripping tale: criminal psychologist Robyn Adams who was fantastic. I loved how she goes out and investigates the murder of her cousin Vicky’s husband, and the reveal of who killed him was fantastic. A powerful dark and twisted thriller that is truly remarkable, highly recommended. Five Stars!’ Surjit’s Books Blog (full review here).

‘A good murder mystery by author PL Kane. The premise was exciting, and writing kept Robyn in focus. The interpersonal relationships that she developed with her cousin and niece touched my heart.’ Book Reviews by Shalini's Books & Reviews (full review here).

‘In this brilliant thriller, Paul’s ability to bring together a captivating plot and compelling characters shines through, pulling you in so deep, you won’t want to come up for air!’ The Bookwormery (full review here).

‘We already know that Kane can combine a crime thriller with a family heartbreak but in this novel he manages to weave in a psychological element – mastery!‘ Lotte’s Library (full review here).

‘I found this book completely impossible to put down. This is my first read by this author, but after completing this book - it definitely won’t be the last.‘ Little Miss Book Lover 87 (full review here).

‘Kane has written a great many books and he certainly knows what he is doing, this novel still managed to maintain a freshness and a sense of not knowing how it will turn out. It kept me guessing and the twists and turns had me turning those pages. It is an entertaining and exciting thriller, thoroughly enjoyable and gripping. I wonder if we might see more of Doctor Robyn Adams? I certainly hope so!‘ Tales Before Bedtime (full review here).

‘I didn’t see the ending coming and liked how everything was wrapped up nicely. Overall if you are a fan of crime fiction and are looking for a creepy murder mystery with twists and lies then I recommend giving this one a go.’ @read_in_the_clouds (full review here).

‘I love a thriller that I just cannot unpuzzle for the life of me. When I was invited onto this tour, I was beyond excited and I was right. It was a great read... The narrative itself in places was dark and very, very twisty. I really think this is one people should be checking out because it’s not like anything else. I really felt in the dark with this and for me that is what made it such an enjoyable reading experience.’ Afternoon Bookery (full review here).

‘This isn’t your typical fast paced thriller, this is more an in depth view in the psychology that comes with crime... With the use of regular thriller tropes to keep the story flowing it still had me guessing as to who was behind it all.’ Melanie’s Reads (full review here).

‘If you are looking for a great thriller to spend a sunny day reading then this is the book for you! It’s compelling from the opening scene.’ Books by Bindu (full review here).

‘This is a great crime thriller which I really enjoyed. I like Paul's writing style very much... This isn't the sort of murder mystery you'll be able to figure out. The author takes you down so many different avenues that you won't get an inkling of whodunnit until it's upon you, and that's a rare thing in my opinion! I got some Ann Cleeves vibes from this book, it might have been the seaside setting, but I love Ann Cleeves so that was a big thumbs up for me... Another great book from PL Kane with all the right twists and turns of a good thriller!’ Over the moon with this review from @mrsfegfiction (full review here).

‘I found this book interesting and enjoyable as it was more than the average thriller it initially appeared to be.‘ Ramblingmads (full review here).

 

‘A gritty, pacy thriller but with an emotional depth that puts this ahead of the pack. Characters you want to root for combined with a clever, twisty plot, makes this novel unputdownable.’ Sam Carrington - Bestselling author of One Little Lie and I Dare You.

‘A very enjoyable crime thriller... Well-crafted and suspenseful – had me gripped right to the end.’ Jenny O’Brien - Bestselling author of Silent Cry and Darkest Night.

‘A gripping page-turner that drew me in from page 1, and kept me guessing. I thoroughly enjoyed it!’ Amanda Brittany - Bestselling author of Tell the Truth and Traces of Her.

‘I thoroughly enjoyed the storytelling and I loved Robyn as a character, even though her sometimes pig-headed behaviour gets her into trouble. For content, brilliant storytelling and enjoyment value I give this novel a full five stars and would definitely read another Robyn Adams novel should there ever be one. A gripping murder mystery and crime thriller that kept me guessing right up until the bitter end!’ SM Hardy - Author of The Evil Within.

You can read extracts from the novel here and here.

You can buy the e-book here, here and from the publishers here. And you can buy the paperback here.