BLOG TOUR REVIEW

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir

This is book two in what has become highly addictive and gripping series! If you have not read the first book in the series, Bring Her Home, this does work very well as a stand-alone but since this in only book #2, do yourself a favor and read both!

Joe Keenan and his son, Fergus Keenan were walking in Derrada Woods when Fergus made a grisly discovery. The father and son are Irish travellers and don’t want to draw attention to themselves, but Joe knows that this discovery must be reported, no matter what unwanted attention it might bring to them.

The local police call in criminal behaviourist Jessie Boyle and her partner Detective Seamus Keneally. They are part of a team that also includes Terri Kehoe, a tech specialist, assembled by Dawn Fletcher, the Irish Police Commissioner. They have a knack for solving cases that local police detectives cannot.

But this case is going to be extremely difficult. The Derrada Woods are believed to be the home of the abhartach, a small statured but deadly, Celtic vampire. The woods are notorious, and the locals are familiar with the Irish vampire legend/folklore. It’s no wonder that Jessie and Seamus have been told to walk away and not enter the woods by some. What lurks there? What danger lies in wait?

As the story progresses, readers learn along with Jessie and Seamus that there is more going on in the woods than meets the eye. There is an underlying sense of dread and mounting tension throughout the book. There is action, some sub-plots, twists, and turns. I loved the supernatural, dark, and ominous vibe the Celtic legend gave to this book.

I love when books not only entertain me, but they educate me as well. I had never heard of Irish Travellers or the abhartach prior to reading this book. I turned to Wikipedia to learn more about both.

I love tense, creepy, and atmospheric books. I also love books that keep me on my toes and kept me engaged from cover to cover. There is no down tine in this book. The investigation and detective work are non-stop! Do these characters sleep? Lost Graves proved to be a fast read for me as once I dug my teeth into it, I didn’t want to put it down. I had to know what was going to happen next! Does the danger only exist in the woods or is it everywhere? Plus, the characters are likeable. Jessie and Seamus are a great team and have fantastic banter. The travellers are likeable and endearing characters I rooted for. Throw in a couple of characters who I wasn’t sure if I could trust, some I knew I could not trust and the dark presence lurking in the woods, made this a gripping page turner which did not disappoint! Derrada Woods is very much a character in this book with its ecosystem, dark shadows, deadly secrets, and hidden truths!

If you are looking for a new series to devour, this one is for you!

Well written, thought provoking, tense, and clever.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

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