I love the authors writing style. An addictive plot with well developed characters and the ending was well executed

Vera Boyett is packing up her office as a Deputy Police Chief when she gets a call to come back to her childhood home. A body has been found in a hidden cave on the property.
As she nears home she fears who it is, what happened and if her sister can keep a secret.
That’s not all that’s in the cave. This is going to be a lot bigger than she imagined.
As the suspect list grows Vera can’t help but get involved with the investigation.
This is full a twists and turns with an end you didn’t see coming.

Thank #NetGalley #DeeperThanTheDead #Thomas&Mercer for this ARC

This was a great start to the Vera Boyett series, it had everything that I was hoping for from other books from Debra Webb. It had a great overall feel to this mystery and I enjoyed how strong the plot was. I’m glad the characters felt like they were supposed to and enjoyed how good they worked in this universe. I’m excited to read more in this series and from the author.

The first half of this book is deadly boring. I was skipping most of the dialogue as it kept bringing up the same issues. I was about to stop reading it but was intrigued but who put the remains in the cave. It got better in the 2nd half as stuff finally started happening & pieces of what happened started coming out. I still feel like it’s incomplete. I really want to give this a 2.5 star but can’t.. #DeeperThanDead #NetGalley

amazing, this book had everything, especially shock, never trust little old ladies lol! it was so well written, i felt sure it was a man that had committed the murders, such a page turner, definitely left me wanting more

This was a great book. I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece! I read it in 12 hours, which is a lot for me to do! It had everything and more laid out in the novel! I sure hope There is more to come from this author! I am totally hooked!

I will leave this short since I loathe negative reviews. I picked this up and put it down so many times, never really fully able to invest in the story. It started off confusing to me, like i missed something and I honestly went and checked to see if this is a second book to a series. As it continued, it just seemd discombobulated at times making me lose interest again. This is a seasoned author so my conclusion is that this just isn't my personal preference. Do yourself a favor and read the description and if it piques your interest, give it a try. Three stars.

Vera Boyett left her life in Fayetteville - after a difficult adolescence - for Memphis. Rising to the title of deputy chief, she's suddenly on leave for situations in her department that were mostly out of her control. Now, back in Fayetteville, she's called by her sisters, Eve and Luna, as the remains of her stepmother were found (Luna's Mom). Eve and Vera have secrets - and it doesn't help matters that Gray Benton (Vera's old boyfriend) is now the sheriff. As always with Debra Webb's novels. there are so many twists and turns and wonderful characters... it's a pleasure to dive into Vera's life and watch her unravel not only what happened to her stepmother, but also to the other bodies buried with her. Thank you to Thomas & Mercer for an advanced reader of this book. The opinions expressed are my own.

Great beginning to a new series. Wild plot, interesting characters, and an ending that made me catch my breath!

The book is engrossing, mysterious, suspenseful and reminiscing. The writing is compelling. It has been narrated from present and past perspectives. There are some long buried family secrets, mystery and lies. Every character reveal something in this book. Set in a small town of Tennessee.

Vera Boyett makes a career in the Memphis Police Department but someone else’s decision brings it at stake. She is a deputy police chief. She is protective for her sister. There were secrets hidden in house but she was oblivious to them until the remains of her long-missing stepmother were found in a cave. Soon she gets tangled in secrets, lies & mystery. But when one secret finds its way out, secrets and truth begin to unveil one by one and they also bring Vera and Eve’s lives at stake. If you are looking for a messed up thriller with buried secrets, this is for you.

I am grateful to the Author and Publisher.

Deeper Than Dead is the start of a new series for Webb featuring former Chief of Police Vera Boyett whose career has just gone up in flames through no fault of her own. Now she's heading home to a small Tennessee town where the remains of her stepmother, long missing, have been discovered.
This wasn't the typical missing persons case, silly romance, cop book that I was expecting. There was far more to the book and the under story that it you'd think on reading the book synopsis. The character - with one exception, Luna, were well developed and interesting. I actually related well to Vera Boyett and I don't always do that Webb's female characters. The ending of the book held enough promise that I'm looking forward to the next in the series. Well written, well played and definitely recommend.

This author is a good writer who knows how to tell a good southern yarn with enough plot twists to keep you engaged . Another good read by this author

This was an amazing book. I highly recommend it to everyone. Great characters and a great plot. I will be looking for more books by this author. The book is superbly written. Lots of twists, turns and shocking turns of events. Quickly becoming a go to author for me!!!!

I didn’t have any expectations from this book but I was pleasantly surprised! I would definitely say that it is more of a mystery than it is a thriller. It made me want to continue reading and was quite difficult to put down.

It took me a little bit to get into it, but once I did, it was genuinely so good!

It is one of those books I would recommend going into blind. That makes the shock factor even more interesting. Would highly recommend reading it!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Vera goes home after learning human remains were found on her families property. She is startled to learn they gave a new sheriff in town. She decides to do some investigating which brings up more questions. This book grabbed my attention from the start.

As usual, Debra Webb does not disappoint! I can honestly say that I've enjoyed every one of her books including this one! More of a suspenseful mystery that keeps you on your toes, than a thriller. I didn't feel the need to rush through, as I was enjoying getting to know the characters! This was a very good book and I will definitely be purchasing the rest of the series as they come out! Thank-you Net Galley and Thomas and Mercer publishing for allowing me to preview this book!

Deeper Than the Dead is the first book by Debra Webb that I have read. It is a quick read for me because the pace of the book was steady throughout and definitely picked up the last third of the book. The book combined my favorite genres of thriller and romance and managed to do it seamlessly for my tastes. The mystery was good and it took a bit for me to solve it and I had to backtrack a few times to figure it out. I enjoy mystery/thrillers that actually require me to think a bit. I absolutely will be reading any sequels to this new series.
I want to thank #NetGalley and publishers Thomas & Mercer for the digital advanced reader copy of the book in exchange for my interview.

This was a very intricately written book with lots of twists and turns. It’s a great thriller because of all the complications, secrets and lies. The book kept me guessing. It’s wonderfully written. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

“Deeper Than the Dead” is focused on disgraced ex-cop Vera Boyett and her inner conflict of keeping secret family stories while trying to solve the mystery of human remains found in a cave on her family property.

This ingeniously written mystery keeps the reader in constant suspense until the end. Every time I was sure I had solved the murder mystery, there would be another twist, and my clean theory would go. At the climax, I had gone through many different suspects, which made the big reveal all the more surprising.

The author expertly weaves a complex net of doubt and curiosity that makes you itch with a desire to know more and more. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great who dun it.

Thank you to Thomas & Mercer, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

In this emotionally charged mystery by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Debra Webb, crime analyst and disgraced deputy police chief Vera Boyett is forced to confront a haunting past when the remains of her long-missing stepmother are discovered. Returning to her family land, Vera must unravel a web of secrets that threaten to shatter the semblance of a fairy-tale childhood she shared with her sister Eve.

The narrative unfolds in small-town Tennessee, where the oppressive summer humidity mirrors the stifling atmosphere filled with long-buried secrets. The complexities of family dynamics and the bond between Vera and Eve add depth to the story, making it more than just a murder mystery. As the skeletons in the closet are unearthed, the suspense builds, revealing that the town holds more dark secrets than anyone could have imagined.

Debra Webb skillfully blends emotional depth with a gripping mystery, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. A must-read for those who appreciate a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of family, secrets, and the repercussions of a haunting past.