Buried Angels is the eighth book in the D.I. Lottie Parker series and is just as strong and twisty as any of the previous books featuring the Detective Inspector. I have read every single book in this series, and have become quite invested in Lottie's ongoing struggles with her family, Boyd, and her job. Each book has ended on a bit of cliffhanger and this one is not exception, although the endings to the mysteries themselves are nicely solved. It's Lottie's personal life that is always in shatters at the end of each book and it is definitely that which keeps me coming back.

I have to say that 451 pages goes quite fast when you have so many twists and turns, and there is so much action happening all of the time. As soon as you take a deep breath to absorb the new information, all of a sudden you are thrust into a new situation with new information and it is a lot to digest. I usually pick up on the threads quite early in a book, but it took me until halfway through to really pinpoint who I thought was the killer and that is pretty good. What I couldn't figure out was the motive. The author really delved into dysfunctional family units in this one, and some of it may be uncomfortable to read. I don't want to say too much as it will give away some of the plot, but there are some people who do not believe in fidelity. Abuse also was a strong theme in this book so there are definitely some triggers of which to be careful.

Lottie has a new boss in this one, but we don't really hear a lot from her until the very end but all of that drama is going to lead us into the next book. I like that no all the detectives get along, but each of them is interesting in their own way. I am not a fan of Lynch and I didn't really like what she was doing in this book, nor do I like where this is heading with her. However, knowing the author and how she twists things, the end result should be quite interesting and fun. I hope. As for Lottie herself, I will say it again, love that woman. I like how the author lets her show her human side during the investigation, her tears, and her emotions over the bodies and the loss of life. The author makes it so easy to connect with her, even when you think she is being silly.

Buried Angels takes place about six months after the last book, and nothing has really changed for Lottie: her children are still rebelling, where she will live is still upside down, she has a new boss with which to deal, and a disgruntled detective. And I loved all of it simply because the author has a way of hooking you in with all of the action and the suspense. Plus, she has this way of connecting all of the characters in a way that makes perfect sense, connecting all of the random clues, until everything comes together towards the end. This is definitely one of my favourite series, and I can't recommend it enough.

I love a crime thriller that reads like a television show (especially after reading some heavy historical fiction). As with other books in the Lottie Parker series, the author introduces characters in a seemingly disjointed way, and it takes a while to see how they all fit together. But this is something that Ms. Gibney is talented at achieving: tying everything together into a coherent and intriguing investigation. We also get more insight into Lottie’s personal life, which seems to get more complicated even as it should be getting easier. Another winning entry in the series. Please visit Fireflies and Free Kicks for a full review of the novel. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a digital ARC of the book.

A STAND OUT !! The latest in the Detective Lottie Parker series is exquisitely plotted with a frozen torso , a child's skull , multiple murders and a shocking conclusion ! Well done Patricia Gibney !! My all time favorite ! Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book ! Opinions are solely my own ! #Netgalley #Bookouture #BuriedAngels

This is the 8th instalment in the Det Lottie Parker series and I have to say, as always, I thoroughly enjoyed it, how can so much happen in such a small place, love it.

Two boys, Jack and Gavin, playing with their drone down by the railway tracks stumble upon a torso between the track sleepers, Lottie and her team are called in, it appears the torso had been frozen and not “fresh”. As and aside, a young couple, Faye & Jeff are carrying out renovations in their house which Jeff inherited from his aunt, when Faye starts smashing into the brickwork, a skull falls out, frightened and not sure what to do, she calls Jeff who convinces her not to go the police, that it was probably just a fake… however, when a few days later after Faye has been to visit Lottie in the Garda Station, Faye’s dead body is discovered…. How do all these cases interlink… Lottie has a tough one on her hands, can she solve this one before more bodies turn up, cold case or otherwise!

Boyd is on leave as he battles with his leukaemia and the death of his mother and the difficult decision in relation to his sister who has special needs, to be fair Lottie & Boyd haven’t had it easy, can Lottie go through losing another love to cancer (if that be the case)? Her daughter has also told her she is emigrating to America with her grandson…. Lottie has so much going on in her personal life, will she ever catch a break and be happy?

This was a complex plot which kept you on the edge of your seat, with plenty of twists and weaves and turns, you won’t want to put it down, loved how it all pulled together for an explosive ending, these books never fail to disappoint me, Lottie Parker is indeed one of my favourite Irish Detectives, as always, highly recommend.

In this intense 8th book in the D. I. Lottie Parker the case Lottie is on begins with Faye Baker finding a child's skull in the walls of a home that was owned by her boyfriend Jeff. In short order, more bones are discovered by an eleven-year-old boy named Gavin and then Faye's body is discovered. Lottie is positive that all three cases are tied together, and Faye's boyfriend Jeff is one of the suspects.

Having read all seven of the previous books in this series has prepared me for the grittiness that comes with the cases that Lottie is working on. The fact that children are among the victims increase the chilling tension in this book tenfold.

Meanwhile readers are reminded of Lottie's difficult and painful past and what she is dealing with Boyd's cancer treatments. Her husband died of cancer, so now that her lover Boyd is suffering with the brutal disease is taking its toll on Lottie. Furthermore, even though Boyd isn't well, he is trying to offer support to his sister Grace.

I absolutely love this series by Patricia Gibney. In every story readers get to see how the strong, resilient Lottie, along with her team, solve difficult cases. And, at the same time, her vulnerabilities show, and this makes her a very well-rounded character. As I have felt after reading each book in this series, I am looking forward to seeing more of Lottie in future cases, as well as to see where her future with Boyd lies.

Many thanks for Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Number 8 in The Lottie Parker series. There are a lot of characters and I must admit I did from time to time have to do a round up of who was who. That being said A great main plot with very interesting twists and turns along the way. I was totally surprised by who the villain was. Very clever plotting. The subplot continues to develop too but leaves us lots of scope to develop in number 9.
Great stuff

I have totally loved this series of books by this author I have been engrossed in every book and hope there is more to come it has fantastic characters and a awesome storyline

Kept me wondering and rapt right to the end😲

4.5🌟stars
This is my second reading adventure with Irish garda DI Lottie Parker and her crew. It was thrilling and tragic, right from the initial discovery of a body (or part of one!) by two innocent schoolboys exploring with a drone. The good to great points:

- Well-written;
- Inclusion of some children and teens as key characters. These children are not just cute props, they have a serious role to play;
- Inclusion of an old unsolved mystery that impacts directly on the current case;
- Plenty of potential suspects and twists. I really had no clue of the real villains behind the scenes until just before the high octane action climax;
- A good balance of criminal casework versus Lottie's domestic life. The murder and mayhem are central and occupy the bulk of the action, but glimpses of her complex home life are peppered in to give her character more depth;
- I love an adversarial relationship at work and both Lynch and Lottie's new superintendent provide that.

There were a large number of characters to follow and that made it quite confusing to follow initially. But I suppose that also made for an investigation that kept me guessing longer. I do love when a writer provides twists and red herrings that keep the tension and the chase going right through to the end😊.

Thanks to publisher Bookouture and NetGalley for providing an advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review and the opinions expressed are my own.

When the opportunity to read one of Patricia Gibney's books comes up, it is a no-brainer for me. I really enjoy her style of writing and I love the character of Lottie Parker (even though she is a complex character and far from perfect).

Lottie is involved in a difficult case at work involving body parts of small children, murders of adults who are connected somehow and family secrets en masse. Trying to get to the bottom of these murders, both recent and historic, is keeping her up nights. On top of that, she is worried about Boyd and his leukemia and her kids throw her a few curveballs as well.

All in all, I enjoyed this book very much. I found it quite complicated at the beginning and it took me a while to get into, but it was all good in the end.

4.5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture.

Buried Angels by Patricia Gibney

This is book 8 in the Lottie Parker series, and despite having bought books 1-3 this is the first book I have read by this author.
It wont be the last! I am now a huge fan of Lottie, and while this book reads perfectly well as a standalone book I really want to go back to the start of this series now. I felt Lottie and her family feature a lot in the book and assuming that's the case for books 1-7 then I know I must have missed a lot of the back story, but that absolutely did not take away from this book, just makes me want more!
This book was so well written, a lot of characters at times, and I had to remind myself who was who sometimes but the book all comes together really well. This book was a good solid entertaining read.
I love police procedural, and dont know how I have missed this series until now! I can see Patricia Gibney fast becoming one of my favourite authors in this genre. The fact this book is set in Ireland is the icing on the cake.
An easy 5 stars from me.

Buried Angels is the eighth instalment in the Detective Inspector Lottie Parker series in which she plays a member of Ragmullin’s An Garda Síochána. It isn't necessary to have read the previous instalments before this one as each stands perfectly well on its own although you will likely want to pick them up should you love this book as much as I did. Eleven-year-olds Jack and Gavin are busy playing outside together when, to their absolute horror, they discover a child's torso lying next to the railway tracks; the dismembered body part laying between two railway sleepers looks to have previously been frozen and so police believe this is an old kill. Meanwhile, elsewhere Faye and boyfriend Jeff are renovating his late aunt’s house and have worked tirelessly to make it as homely and beautiful as possible. Unfortunately, the small skull they find behind the plasterboard whilst carrying out work would put anyone off the house. Enter Lottie. She isn't sure whether the two cases are linked but will investigate thoroughly to find out. Just when they felt they were getting somewhere Faye is murdered in cold blood...

This is one of the most complex cases in this series but it still remains highly readable and completely compulsive with enough going on that there's never a dull moment for the entirety of the book. There are countless twists, turns and reveals along the way and from the beginning, it captures your attention and doesn't allow you to do anything but devour it in one sitting. A word of warning: there is a lot of death and gruesome content so if this is something that impacts you maybe think twice. It's a well written, fast-paced rollercoaster ride of peaks and troughs and some interesting events and developments. I always love books that include chapters from the killer's perspective if they are done well; here, it brings a fascinating aspect to the whole novel and gives insight into their way of thinking and motives. This is an entertaining, quick, action-packed, exciting and absorbing read with a well thought through plot and an engaging cast. Lottie is an intriguing and realistic protagonist who has a lot on her plate at all times but puts her all into the cases she's appointed to. Highly recommended. Many thanks to Bookouture for an ARC.

Over the last year I’ve been totally drawn in by Lottie Parker, a Garda detective in the Irish midlands. She’s a complex character, and far from perfect but that makes me extra sympathetic towards her.

The latest installment in the Lottie Parker series was maybe the best one I’ve read yet. Set in Ragmullin, it follows the detective as she investigates first a discovery of children’s bones and then has to deal with missing people. As always, the direction the story takes made my jaw drop.

If you’re a fan of true crime, psychological thrillers, or just a great read that you won’t be able to put down; this ones for you.

I’d like to thank Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Buried Angels’, eighth in the Detective Lottie Parker series written by Patricia Gibney, in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Faye and her boyfriend Jeff are renovating his late aunt’s dilapidated cottage and as she knocks a hole in the plasterboard Faye is shocked when a small skull falls out landing at her feet. Jeff thinks it’s artificial but Faye isn’t convinced and visits the police station at Ragmullin to report it. As Detective Inspector Lottie Parker is tasked with investigating, the torso of a child’s body is found between two sleepers on the railway line. But matters are about to get more complicated when other body parts come to light and the new Superintendent Deborah Farrell is after Lottie wanting results.

‘Buried Angels’ is a welcome addition to the series and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The story is action-packed with lots of twists and turns, drama, excitement, more dead bodies than one person should have to deal with, and so many suspects I found it impossible to work out the identity of the killer. The characters of Lottie’s fellow-officers come to life and add depth to life in the police station. I’ve enjoyed reading more about Lottie’s family as she struggles to find a balance between home and work, and compared with the previous seven novels we see her in a gentler and more loving attitude towards Boyd which I’ve found a great improvement. Is there going to be a nineth in the series? I do hope so.

Buried Angels by Patricia Gibney is the 8th novel in her Detective Lottie Parker series. The story opens at the funeral of Lottie's partners mother. From there we go on a rollercoaster ride of mysterious and macabre finds, old stories and bodies. Just as you think you are getting a grip on the story Patricia Gibney leads you off down another path. This is done so well, at times I had to remind myself to breathe. The layering of the various deaths with Lottie's personal life and the added tension of a new boss and office politics keeps the story rollicking along. This is a busy book with loads of characters but each storyline is well delineated and they merge beautifully as the story comes to a shocking conclusion. If you are looking for a fastpaced, well written police procedural then this is the book for you. #Netgalley #BuriedAngels

Another great read in this crime series.
With the discovery of a torso on the train tracks and a child’s skull hidden in the plaster of an old house, this book gets off to a flying start.
Soon other body parts are found and it seems there are two victims.
Lottie and the team already have their hands full then another body is discovered in the boot of a car.
This is a fast paced crime thriller that involves lots of suspects and I’ll admit to getting a bit confused regarding who was who at times.
There’s lots of secrets and lies amongst the suspects and some nasty characters as well.
Boyd is still undergoing treatment and I hope he pulls through as it would destroy Lottie and Sean if not.
I’ve followed this series from the beginning and can highly recommend it if you like a good crime thriller.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I'm a huge fan of Patricia Gibney and Lottie Parker and this was another brilliant crime thriller. This series is just getting better and better! It's amazing how many bad people can live in a small town like Ragmullen.

In this instalment, Lottie must deal with multiple deaths. Some from 20 years ago and some resent. Are these cases related? Why would someone freeze a body or bodies and keep it for so long only to disperse if it where people can find it?
In between all of this madness, she must also deal with Boyd's leukaemia and the guilt of neglecting her family.

Brilliant as always. The pace is fast and the twists and turns keep you wanting to read 1 more page. I can't wait for the next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I like Lottie Parker but she is not for the faint of heart. She is the opposite of a cozy read. This one deals more with the mystery than Parker's demons which is a great change of pace. She is coping with Boyd's battle with leukemia and the death of his mother but it is a side story. I miss Boyd though because he could calm Lottie and keep her focused.

This one starts with the discovery of a child's skull in a house's walls and the dismembered body parts along a train track. One of the parts is a child's and it appears to have frozen and preserved for years. Why would anyone do that and why now would the body parts suddenly appear? Horrified that it involves children, Lottie starts hunting the killer.

This was a particularly complicated mystery with DNA coming into play. I almost had to get a notebook out to keep all the players and their relationships straight. There was lots of extra marital affairs that really confuse the situation. There is a lot of domestic abuse so be warned. Although this could be read as a stand alone, I wouldn't recommend it. With children's body parts showing up and the domestic abuse, I wouldn't recommend this for people who enjoy cozy mysteries. For people who enjoy realistic situations, this is a winner.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

I could not put this book down. I can’t say that about every Lottie Parker book I’ve read in the series but Gibney has outdone herself with this fast-paced and complex murder mystery.

Lottie is clashing with her new boss. Boyd is dealing with his leukemia diagnosis. Kirby is still overweight and out of shape but dogged as always and Kirby is back from mat leave with a chip on her shoulder. Her replacement, Sam McKeown, has stayed on with the team while Boyd is off on medical leave. Lottie’s team does not function like the well oiled teams we see in other police procedurals. When bodies and body parts start popping up all over Ragmullin they bend and nearly break under the clues, witnesses and suspects they must sort through.

Who has left a torso, frozen for twenty years, on the train tracks? Why has someone plastered the skull of a child into an old house and why are witnesses and suspects equally at risk in the present over crimes committed decades before. It’s an addictive read and I loved it. Well done Ms. Gibney. You kept this reader guessing to the end.

4.5 stars

ARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.

A new Lottie book is usually something to look forward to, and this installment is a prime example of that. Ms. Gibney goes back to her Lottie roots with this one. Lottie is coming more to terms with her love life, her children and her work. In book 8 of Lottie's story, body parts are found by 2 young boys and across town, by a young woman. Lottie and her team are called in to investigate and so begins our journey. An engrossing and compelling story.

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

If only there were more than 5 stars !!!

I love this series with Lottie Parker who is a detective I would want on my side, she gives the case everything she has.

From the moment Faye discovers a child's skull behind the wall in her home to the last page I was hooked.

Can't wait for book 9, first in line !!! No pressure!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to follow Lottie on another convoluted case!!!!