Play Dead

Play Dead by Angela Marsons is a psychological thriller published by Grand Central Publishing on September 10, 2019. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Detective Kim Stone as she investigates a murder linked to the Westerley research facility, a site known for its studies on human decomposition. When a young woman’s body is found among the donated cadavers, it becomes evident that a killer is using the facility as a cover for their crime.
Readers will delve into a suspenseful plot where Detective Stone and her team face the chilling reality of a serial killer at work. As they uncover more bodies, the urgency escalates with the disappearance of local reporter Tracy Frost. The investigation reveals that the past may hold vital clues to the killer’s identity, raising the stakes as Stone races against time to prevent further tragedy. This book explores themes of crime and mystery, making it a compelling read for fans of police procedurals and psychological thrillers.
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Detective Kim Stone discovers the best place to hide a murder in this gripping psychological thriller from USA Today bestselling author Angela Marsons.
Westerley research facility — a “body farm” known for its investigations into human decomposition — is not for the faint-hearted. When Detective Kim Stone and her team discover the fresh body of a young woman among Westerly’s donated cadavers, it seems a killer has discovered the perfect cover to bury their crime.
Then a second girl is attacked and left for dead, her body drugged and mouth filled with soil. It’s clear to Stone and the team that a serial killer is at work. But just how many bodies will they uncover? And who is next?
When local reporter Tracy Frost disappears, the stakes are raised. The past seems to hold the key to the killer’s secrets-but can Kim uncover the truth before a twisted, damaged mind claims another victim?
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