Poor Kiera. Her blood turned to ice so many times that I thought she'd die of hypothermia. But then, she felt a raging inferno inside her. Remember those old commercials for Corningware where one half of the dish was imbedded in ice while the other half was over a flame? That's how I felt about poor Kiera.

First, they go to the home of the town's hermit. He's plagued by ghosts who think he's an "all you can eat buffet." Distracted by more ghosts, Kiera and her two friends for most of the book, leaving poor Dane as the first, second, and third course, plus dessert for some hungry hungry spirits.

There's some good writing. When the friends creep through the crawl space of a motel, I felt claustrophobic. That's a good sign when the writer makes the reader feel like they're in the novel, though I don't like feeling like ghosts are noshing on me because that would be icky.

Lots of fun, lots of adventure, and lots and lots of ghosts and stabby parts. Thanks to Netgalley and Poison Pen for allowing me to read and review The Twisted Dead and for making me feel claustrophobic and dusty.

I was really hoping for more closure with this book, but perhaps there will be another one! I enjoyed reuniting with the characters and seeing what type of trouble they got themselves into this time. This is a good paranormal mystery series for young adults.

Oh my gosh. This story.

Ok, I will be honest in that I did not realize that this was book 3 in the series, but the details in the beginning kind of explain some of what happened before so I wasn't too terribly lost.

Just slight spoilers ahead

So in here we have Keira who can apparently see ghosts. Which is cool. She is living in a tent at the beginning because someone burned down the cottage she was living in. One morning she receives a message from the rich recluse of the town that shot at her in a previous story but she and her friends are relatively sure that he didn't know who she was when shooting. Thus starts the main story of the book as she ends up finding out that it has to do with ghosts and she has the power to send them on.

I really liked this and the spookiness of the story, the ghost and Dane at the end kind of broke my heart.

I will be reading the first two books so I can catch up on how we ended up here.

While this book is considered a standalone, it is also book 3 in a series. There is some background information in the storyline to have you up to speed on what is going on in the main character's life, but yet I still feel as if I would be more prepared to read this one had I read the two books that proceed this title. I have not, and as such, I did think there was a lot I was trying to catch up on in the beginning. The first few chapters talked about things that happened in previous stories. I would recommend reading the first 2 books prior to this. I, myself, will now be going back to read all three in order to fully be able to grasp all there is to these novels. I think not doing so would be a huge disservice to a talented author.

The main character can see ghosts/spirits- I was not expecting a paranormal aspect, but I enjoy that. I think it is a really cool concept that she can communicate with them! She gets an invitation to this haunted manor, and while she and her friends are nervous to accept the invite, they do and go, and are surprised when the owner of the mansion requests her help.

Obviously I went into this blind- it was a really twisty, fun story. I just love Darcy Coates as an author and did not pay attention to the fact it was part of a series before requesting.

Thank you #Netgalley and publishers for the opportunity to read a free e-arc of this one in exchange for my honest review!

Coates has once again followed through with The Twisted Dead. Each time I read a Darcy Coates book, I cannot wait for the next one. This author is truly a master of all that is ghosty and spooky. I tend to stay away from series, but The Whispering Dead, The Ravenous Dead, and The Twisted Dead are an exception . . . on a fairly short list of exceptions!

Keira has been cursed with a second sight that allows her to see the dead that have been unable to pass on and now a local, who recently attempted to kill Keira, has asked for her help to rid his home of ghost who are feeding off him. Is Keira willing to use her skills to help Dean and is she strong enough to rid him of these ghost? On her quest to find answers on how to help Dean, she puts herself back onto the radar of those who are out to destroy her because her power could ruin their business. Can Kiera save herself and still have the power to save Dean? And, can Kiera help her friend who still experiences guilt after the murder of his fellow classmate? Has his classmate been able to move on or is he still hanging around as ghost because his soul can't rest till his murder is solved?



Darcy Coates is the queen of campfire ghost stories! I always say that horror is a difficulty genre to write but her stories have depth with great character development and The Twisted Dead is no exception! I do wish I had read the previous books in the series to have a better background on Keira but it wasn't necessary. The story does lead off into a few different directions and relieving Dean of his ghost is the most minor part but each part was interesting with just a few slow parts throughout. Overall, definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys the paranormal drama!

Thank you Netgalley and Poisened Pin Press for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As soon as I saw this book was coming out, I knew I had to read and find out what new adventures Keira, Zoe and Mason went on!

I love the idea of being able to help the dead move on, but sometimes that can be a bit scary. Again, we find Keira and company trying to solve a mystery, but is there ever really just one question to be answered or one problem to be solved?

Darcy Coates has a way of really immersing you into a setting and making you feel like you’re there; whether a chill in the air from an unseen friend/foe or feeling the grit of dirt under your nails. I could easily picture myself watching the characters as if I were there with them.

If anything, this book has made me a bit more introspective and curious about myself, friends and family and what happens when we pass on. Normally a ghost will stay behind if they have unfinished business, so a thought to live life to the fullest and not hold onto grudges or petty things really comes to mind.

Of course not everything can be tied up in a pretty bow with an “and they lived happily ever after” at the end…so, I’ll be waiting for the next installment to gain more answers.

Thank you to the author, Darcy Coates, Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the eARC of The Twisted Dead!

How much do I love Darcy Coates. What a fun read. Book #3 of the gravekeeper series I admit this was the first one I’ve read of this series, but it was easy to assimilate and learn the characters. Kira is a likable character that likes to do some damage to the ghosts she can see. Her crew is awesome and I cannot wait to go back and read the first two. I will follow you anywhere DCoates.

I had not read the first two books in the series going into this one, but this was so good I am going back to read those also! This was a fun time and a quick and easy read!

I recently discovered this series (The Gravekeeper) by Darcy Coates, and was excited to see the third book on NetGalley. This was a great continuation of the story, and kept me interested the whole time. Like most of Darcy's books, this was a fairly quick read because I just couldn't put it down. Haunted graveyards, ghosts, good friends - it's the whole package. I love a good supernatural story, and this one did not disappoint.

Great book, great series, great author.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of this book!

Darcy Coates does not disappoint with this third book in her series. Ghosts and romance and the natural writing style that kept me invested in the story. Darcy Coates is a go-to author for anything mild horror for me.

This is the third book in The Gravekeeper series by Darcy Coates. We follow Keira and her friends, Zoe and Marcus, as they get themselves into crazy adventures while exploring haunted mansions and creepy graveyards - with narrow escapes and the constant feel of running for their lives.

In this third installment, Keira and her friends are invited to the estate of Dane Crispin who's mansion is steeped in history that is complicated and bloody. Coates' writing is the type of cozy horror mystery that you can't put down and keeps you guessing until the end.

I'm giving this one 3.5 stars and would like to give a huge thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Episode 3 of Darcy Coates wonderfully spooky supernatural series is just as entertaining as the previous books. This time Keira tries to use her gift for ghost wrangling to help a resident of Blighty who is plagued by dozens of unfriendly spirits. Plus there may finally be some answers for Keira about her mysterious past....or perhaps just more questions.

An excellent read, full of spooking goings on but still with the quirky fun that this series always brings. I cannot wait for the next instalment!

This is my first book by this author and I didn’t know what to expect, except to (hopefully) get spooked. This is the third installment of the Gravekeepers series and it seems like it would’ve been better to have read those in order. References were made to prior events, so I was a bit confused at first.

I enjoyed the supernatural elements of this book and how the mc was able to see and contact ghosts. I do have to admit that I’m a bit disappointed in how the story turned out overall. This book fell flat and probably just wasn’t for me. It had more of a YA thriller/cozy mystery vibe to me and just wasn’t at all what I expected or hoped for.

Like the second book in this series, this book does a really good job of recapping the story so far. It brought me up to speed quickly and easily, so I could get back into this ever intriguing storyline!

I really enjoy reading about Keira, her evolving powers, and the events her and her friends get tied up in. The events of this book were very interesting and kept me on the edge of my seat. We’re so close to learning the truth about Keira’s past—I’ll be patiently waiting for more in the series!

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the ARC!

I was actually unaware this was the third book to a series. I thought i might not be able to get into it. Luckily, there were alot of mentions to things that happened prior. Especially on Keira, and her amnesia which also allows her to see the dead. Events and characters from previous books were also mentioned so i wasn't too lost. I was expecting more horror for an adult book and as a whole, it does seem more like a YA novel. I might read the first two to really get into the series, as it seems there might be more coming with Keira's backstory slowly unravelling.

Keira is back in this third instalment of Gravekeeper. I really liked the fact that this book just started and took off right away. The characters are so unique and I absolutely adore Zoe and Mason. Harry was a nice little addition to the team this time around.

I loved the haunted house thrills and how the ghosts came across in this one, really twisty. Still a bit on the YA side my adult side would have loved a bit more creepy and scary segments. Darcy's writing style makes it easy to love this book and look forward to the next instalment.

Thanks you Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

Darcy Coates never lets me down. Yet another suspenseful page turner. I loved Keira’s character, and nothings better than a spooky mansion!

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Publication date: February 7,2023

The Twisted Dead is a YA book, really aimed at younger YA, if not preteen. A few things I didn’t realize is that it was such a youngish book and that it was the 3rd book in a series. NetGalley/publishers need to do a better job of letting readers know. This is the third time I have requested a series book without realizing (or having read the other instalments)

Okay now that I’ve said my bit about that…..The author did a really good job of catching you up in relaying enough information about the previous books that although it would have been better to have read the others, there wasn’t anything in the book I wasn’t able to catch up on.

Keira and her two friends Mason and Zoe are trying to figure out where Keira came from having come to their town with the amnesia and the ability to see ghosts and spirits.

This book focuses on two main plot lines. The towns founding family only has one member left. Dane Crispin has sent an invite to Keira and her friends to dinner with the hopes she can help him with a ghost problem.

The second plot line was focused on Keira’s background and backstory as the group races to find out more about the company who owns the vans that keep showing up and trying to track and grab Keira.

This was a quick read for me and has a great vibe for the younger audience. I’m giving this one 3 stars and would recommend for right audience.

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Unfortunately, I am not sure this author is for me. I have tried all 3 books in this series and cannot get engaged in the story. I had really high hopes but it was a struggle. I recommend for others, just not me.