This is my first Kate Moretti book and it kept me captivated from beginning to end. I was intrigued by the premise that the daughter of a seriel killer would find herself in a similar situation being wanted for a murder that she did not commit!

The way Ms. Moretti builds the story as Edie is on the run trying to prove her innocense was fantastic! We see what an awful mother she had and how Edie's life prior to her mother's conviction really shaped the adult she's become and given what she went through the fact that she's a fully functioning adult is a testatment to Edie's inner strength.

The suspense of this book is well drawn out with just the right pacing and I kept reading and reading because I NEEDED to find out who the real killer was!!

I'm not giving anything away so if you're looking for a suspenseful mystery with some twists and turns, read this book!

In Her Bones will stay with me for a long time. There was something so chilling not only about Lilith's crimes, but also the long-lasting damage she inflicted on her children. I really felt for Edie and her brother and I liked how the author showed how they dealt with their traumas in different ways. Edie wasn't likable, but I did find her relatable. Her relationships are messy, especially those with men and it made me understand why she ran after being accused of murder. The culprit wasn't a huge shocker, but the motive was a surprise.

3.5 out 5 stars. Solid true crime thiller which is more of a post-crime thriller. The novel follows the aftermath of serial murders and the daughter of a convicted murderer. Edie, the daughter, has an obsession with the families of the deceased victims, and things turn dicey when the husband of one of the victims is found dead. A truly dark and suspenseful read.

Mind blowing read.
Edie Beckett was in her early teens when her mother, Lilith Wade, started a killing spree. When Edie was 15, Lilith was arrested for murdering six women. She received the death penalty and is now awaiting execution.

The last 15 years have been anything but easy for Edie, who is now 30. She barely finished high school, dropped out of community college, and has become an alcoholic. When the story opens, though, Edie has quit drinking. She is working as a city employee, lives in a small apartment, and has an unusual and unhealthy codependent relationship with her brother. She tries to live as quietly as possible, especially after the unauthorized biography of her mother gets published.

However, Edie is obsessed with the families of Lilith’s victims and engages in stalking them, becoming familiar with their daily routines and secrets. She keeps her distance from them until one day when she gets closer to the husband of one of the victims. For no particular reason, she decides to approach him --- and proceeds to cross the line. After a passionate night, the man is found dead. Suddenly, Edie becomes the prime suspect. Full review available at: <a href="https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/in-her-bones">Bookreporter</a>

Edie Beckett is trying to live under the radar, not an easy task when you are the daughter of Lilith Wade. Lilith is famous for being one of the few female serial killers. She stabbed six people to death over a period of a few years while Edie and her brother, Dylan, were teenagers. Everyone knows about Lilith and no one believes Edie didn't know what was going on. But Edie's father made sure of that. He knew Lilith had major mental issues so the children lived with him only visiting Lilith when their father thought she was stable.

A recent tell-all book about Lilith is making her story a big hit again. Edie works a dead end job as she tries to live her life quietly. She has had issues with alcohol and is trying to make a go of things. Secretly, she spends hours tracking the surviving families of Lilith's victims. Edie isn't sure why she is so obsessed with these people, but they are her major interest in life.

Things take a horrific turn one evening. Edie meets one of the survivors in a bar; his wife was Lilith's last victim. Somehow she finds herself heading home with him and spending the night in his apartment. She leaves early the next morning already regretting the night before. Imagine her regret and shock when it turns out that he is killed immediately after she leaves and of course Edie is the prime suspect. She immediately goes underground, determined to find the real killer while the police are searching for her. Can she overcome her background to save her life?

Kate Moretti has written a suspenseful tale that allows the reader to imagine the life Edie lives as the daughter of an infamous mother. The reader can't help but pull for Edie, even as she continues to make mistakes that seem to steer her further and further from the normality she craves. The surrounding characters are interesting as well; the brother who has married and has a child now, the police detective who has a fatherly feeling for Edie and the man who loves her no matter what she does to push him away. This book is recommended for mystery readers.

I love a good crime thriller, but this made me feel like I was reading a textbook. I felt nothing behind the words, and I was really hoping for a delicious book to dive into.

I've always loved the discussion and thoughts around nature vs. nurture and Katie Moretti does a great job in digging into these questions. Face-paced, great tension and suspense driving me forward.

I didn’t like this. You could chalk it to maybe I just wasn’t in the mood for it. I felt it had more potential than that. But it just sort of fell about halfway through.

I was so excited to read this book and I’m not really sure why. Well, I do. I love the topic of exploring the family members of known serial killers and how their lives were before things came to light, also the aftermath. That was my main interest in this book. But also, I wanted to try Kate Moretti again. My first read by her was good, even if it didn’t blow me away, and I wanted more.

IN HER BONES was a captivating page turner. Alluring even. I kept reading with morbid fascination and I loved exploring the wonderfully complex mind of Edie Beckett. She’s developed an unhealthy obsession with the lives of the survivors of her mothers’ victims. She also fears becoming like her most of all. And then she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation that quite frankly points to her as the prime suspect, and she can’t remember a lot about the night in question.

This book kept me turning the pages, questioning motives, suspecting people, developing theories. I thoroughly enjoyed myself! I didn’t want to put it down. And through it all, I really liked our main protagonist. Even though my theories changed, I think there came a point about halfway through where I knew who the culprit would be. And I had a one track mind from there. I was right, but that still didn’t take away from my enjoyment and I still liked the execution. Was it a bit easy in the end? Maybe. But it didn’t take away from the fun ride this had been.

I highly recommend this one for fans of a good mystery and just really riveting writing. With a strong yet broken female protagonist you’ll be rooting for, and even a nicely placed hint of romance, I couldn’t have asked for more. I’m now anxious to read more from this author!

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!*

All in all, this was a fresh addition the the thriller/mystery genre. I found it interesting that the story touched upon the idea of people who were impacted by a serial killer. This book was well-written and engaging. I did find the ending a bit cliche, though.

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In Her Bones, Kate Moretti
Genre: suspense, thriller
Published: September 4, 2018
Pages: 320
I’m calling it. The next Netflix/Amazon show should be called The Remainders and be based on this book!
The remainders are the people left behind after a serial killer murders your wife or mother. But imagine it’s a female serial killer. Now imagine you’re that serial killer’s daughter?
Kate Moretti is a dark twisted genius when it comes to suspense and psychological stories. Edie and Dylan Beckett are the children of serial killer Lilith who is prison. Their childhood is a series of incredible neglect and dysfunction.
Now as adults Edie tells the story of what happens when her obsessive behavior collides with another murder. So many twists and jaw-dropping scenes. Deliciously creepy and perfected prose.
“I pull my leg in, the black jean streaked with dirt, and sink down, under the window, my heart hammering so loud I can hardly hear. Complacency will kill me. Caught fugitives are brought down by a single tenet: comfort. “

For the last fifteen years Edie Beckett has been living in the shadow of her mother, the notorious Lilith Wade. You see, Lilith Wade is a serial killer and is on death row for her crimes. Edie is finally starting to put her life back together, she has a good job and a friend who could be a boyfriend. But she has a secret. She is obsessed with the "remainders", those her victims left behind. The husbands, the children, the friends of those she killed. A recent tell-all book has brought it all to the surface again. There is one guy, in particular, Peter Lipski. His wife's murder never really fit Lilith's MO, but she was convicted of her death. One night Edie hooks up with Peter Lipski. He was found dead the next morning and the police believe Edie killed him. Edie was drunk, but she doesn't believe that she has it in her to kill anybody, no matter who her mother is. The thing is that the police won't believe her and Edie knows that she has to find the real killer before the police find her. Will she be able to prove her innocence and find out who killed Peter?

In Her Bones is a very fast paced thriller that covers a topic rarely covered in fiction - women serial killers. But Kate Moretti takes it even one step further and introduces the family of a female serial killer. How did Edie and her brother Dylan and her father not know that Lilith was a killer? I really liked Edie. She was obviously permanently damaged by her mother, but she was still trying to survive. The author throws a lot of "red herrings" at the reader, but really the reader needs to go with their initial guess on who actually killed Peter. It was my gut reaction, even though the author tried to throw me off, but I was right. - CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS - I really loved the end, though. The much later epilogue where Edie runs into Brandt at the coffee shop. It felt - right.

Bottom Line - I read so many thrillers and mysteries that it is rare for an author to give me a new "spin" on things. In Her Bones is definitely a fresh look at what happens after a serial killer is caught. Even though I had figured out the "whodunit" fairly early, I kept second-guessing myself and was eager to get to the end. Which are the best stories to read!

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Pages: 320
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication Date: 9/4/18
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3.5*
What’s it like to grow up the daughter of a serial killer? Would it be at all possible to lead a normal life? A husband? Children? A regular 9-5 job?
Edie was 15 when her mother Lilith was arrested, and has remained obsessed with the case ever since.
Over the years Edie has silently and stealthily kept tabs on the loved ones of Lilith’s deadly rampage.

When the husband of one of Lilith’s victims is found dead, Edie suddenly becomes the prime suspect! Is she following in her mother’s footsteps? Let’s hope not! Or maybe someone’s setting her up? It’s up to Edie to clear her name once and for all, and with any luck, just maybe get her life back!

This was my first book by Kate Moretti. I enjoyed her writing style and the pace of the book. There was just enough tension to keep me flipping the pages! I’ll be looking for her next release! I would recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books and Kate Moretti for an ARC to read in exchange for an honest review

4.5 Stars

'In Her Bones' is a mesmerizing thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats until the final page. I'm a huge fan of this genre and have read tons of thrillers, so it takes a bit to impress me anymore. I have to admit that I was hooked right from the beginning with this one and it didn't let me go until I had finished the last word. I was immediately sucked into this twisted world the author created and while I tried to come up with theories (as I normally do), there would be a twist and it would come crashing down. The book is full of great twists and turns that you don't see coming and an ending you won't begin to guess.

I loved the characters in the book, especially Edie - our messed up antihero protagonist. She's a fascinating character and I liked getting to see inside her head, even if it was twisted and warped. Strangely enough, I connected with Edie early on and could even identify with her throughout the story. I also enjoyed getting to know the other characters - the victims' families that Edie stalks and Detective Brandt. They were all realistic and I could easily picture them in my mind. The story itself was very well written with an amazing plot. As I mentioned, I never saw most of the twists coming and I couldn't guess the ending - which is rare for me anymore. I loved the author's attention to detail, vivid imagery and descriptions that brought the characters and their lives to life in front of me. Another thing I loved was the author's writing style. She used multiple points of view from different perspectives. For example, Edie's portion of the book is told from the first person POV with Edie as the narrator. Detective Brandt's part is done in the third person and is more detached. I love the first person POV because of the deep connection we get to make with the main character, and this was no exception. Even though Edie wasn't the stablest or most reliable narrator, I loved getting inside her mind to see just what she was thinking and feeling. I very highly recommend this book for fans of mysteries, thrillers, suspense, and contemporary fiction!

What happens to the families of the victims of serial killers? That is the question that is explored in this book. Not only the families of the victims, but what about the killers own family? Good questions that are not often talked about and that Ms. Moretti weaves a darn good tale around.

Edie is the daughter of a serial killer who becomes obsessed with learning how the families of her mothers victims got on with life. Edie's own life is full of issues so when her "date" ends up murdered, she is the prime suspect. Is she more like her mother than she thought?

A thought provoking mystery with a few nice twists.


**Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley in exchange of an honest review.**

This was a fascinating look at the families left behind by serial killers. A unusual subject and it made for a interesting read.
Serial killer Lilith Wade had a daughter who loved her very much, Edie is now grown up having struggled to live a normal life as the daughter of a famous serial killer. She is suffering under the shadow of her Mother's crimes and determined to investigate the families of her victims. She is fascinated to see how they have been coping through life. She becomes close to one family member and becomes the prime suspect as people assume violence runs in her family without a doubt. Edie takes on her own case as she works to clear her name. She is fighting for her life amid a sea of doubt and she is determined to be cleared of the charges.
A very intriguing book . This book has a lot of whodunit and twist I did not see coming.

Moretti’s mysteries are addictive, and when I found this galley in my email, I jumped it to the front of the queue. Big thanks go to Net Galley and Atria for letting me read it free and early. You can buy it now.

Edie is an outcast, spurned by her friends when her mother Lilith is arrested as a serial killer. Since it is so rare for a serial murderer to be female, the press is everywhere; meanwhile, all Edie has left is her brother Dylan and later, his young family. Otherwise, the people to whom she feels most closely bonded don’t know Edie, don’t realize that she is watching them, obsessing over them in person and in cyberspace; they are the bereaved family members of Lilith’s victims. It gives me chills.

One day Edie takes her voyeuristic tendencies to the next level; when the man she’s been stalking is found dead, police immediately suspect Edie of being his killer. And as we read Edie’s narrative, which tells us some things but not everything, we wonder too: is Edie a lonely, isolated young woman searching for connection to another human being; or is she a chip off the old block, a stone cold killer just like her mama?

The first person narrative alternates with a third person study of Lilith, and so the voice switches from Edie’s very personal story to a clinical, dry report regarding her aberrant mother. (Let me tell you, whatever issues you may have with your own mother—she’s going to seem like the mother of the year once you’ve read this.)

I’ve read a few unhappy reviews by online friends. but I like this book. It helps if you approach it as a mystery rather than a thriller; those in search of a grab-you-by-the-hair page-turner may not get what you’re looking for, but I wanted an interesting story with an original premise and a credible ending, and this is that. In addition, the third person case notes written by social workers and their ilk ring true to me. In fact, I made a wry note to myself, wondering whether Edie or Dylan might have been in one of my classes; I have never taught the children of a serial killer to my knowledge, yet the wanton neglect and lack of nurturance, even a simple effort to provide the basics eludes Lilith in a way that seems familiar. You think I am exaggerating? Not so much. There are terrific parents; there are indifferent parents; and there are, I am sad to say, more than a few Lilith Wades out there in the parent pool.

This is my third galley by this writer. Whereas I liked The Blackbird Season a little more than this one, mostly because of its amazing word smithery, I find this story more original and memorable than The Vanishing Year, which has the sort of denouement that makes me roll my eyes. Here Moretti pulls the ending together in a way that keeps me thinking about the characters rather than the author, and I sigh with appreciation when it’s done.

All told, it’s a solid mystery with a satisfying conclusion. Recommended to all that enjoy the genre.

In Her Bones is a fast paced mystery type of suspense novel with an unreliable narrator. The book alternates between a book written about a serial killer, and her daughter's life after; growing up without a mom and survivng the aftermath of her upbringing,

This was a different take on a murder mystery focusing on the family of the killer. But then of course to take it up another level, our narratotor finds herself in the middle of an active murder mystery and is on the run.

In Her Bones is a quick read, perfect for the cooler temperatures of fall!

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for sending me a free ebook for review.

"There's a ripple effect to violence, you know."

I've always wondered what it was like for the family and friends of killers in the aftermath. They are constantly associated with an act they didn't even commit and sometimes even ostracized for it. How do you move on from this association? Especially if you're the daughter of a most notable female serial killer? Does the apple fall far from the tree?

I was pulled in straight from the prologue and was committed to the story. I will say that it did run a bit slower as the book chugged along. However, I've come to think of Moretti's writing style as suspenseful thriller rather than edge-of-your-seat and in that vein, she is absolutely fantastic. Also, with this subject matter (which I find thoroughly fascinating), I couldn't help but enjoy this story from beginning to end. Some things were predictable, while others were not. As proven in The Blackbird Season, we get another suspensefully nuanced psychological thriller. I did enjoy that this story was told mostly through Edie's eyes. Her obsession, her protectiveness of herself, her family, her strife... and the one person who has been consistent in her life, Gil, the detective who arrested her mother and helped find Edie a place to thrive in life.

I did enjoy the excerpts from the tell-all book about Lilith (Edie's mother) - I wish I could have the entire story to read. The humanness Moretti brings to the other side of the serial killer - they're not always so bad - sometimes they're just normal people, trying to be normal but something in their chemistry just doesn't allow them to be. Give them children and while the horrors may take front court in memories, those of her just being a mother are also in there. How do you reconcile the two?

Perfect for those who like that slower suspense with a dash of mystery.

There seems to be a lot of hype with serial killer books, but what about the family left behind? Those stunned with what they missed and was there something they could have done to prevent a loved one's crimes? Kate Moretti tackles that very subject with her latest, In Her Bones.

Edi's mother is on death row for her horrible crimes. In Her Bones isn’t just a present-day story but weaves back in time with Edi’s growing up years and what turned her into the woman she is. Getting inside her brain as she becomes obsessed with the ‘remainders’ - the loved ones of her mother's victims. But when tragedy strikes again she is forced to come to grips with the past if she wanted a future.

This is my third book by Moretti and I think my favorite. With plenty of twists and turns, I was kept on my toes. While this wasn’t a fast-paced story I still managed to read in a couple days. The ending is always important in these types of books, are they believable even plausible? Or just something pulled out of the air. This one worked and loose ends were tied up nicely.

In Her Bones isn’t just a murder mystery but also a story of healing, acceptance, and trust, one I recommend, my thanks to Atria Books for an advanced copy in exchange for honest review.