My thoughts
I've so enjoyed this series and hope there is another coming.. Alice Blanchard has hit it out of the park again. All the twists and turns in this, book four, of the Natalie Lockhart series. You won't see it coming. I promise.
Natalie Lockhart has solved her share of crimes in Burning Lake. Very recently she was lead detective for the two most horrific serial killer cases they've seen in a long time. Maybe ever. This book picks up where book three ended. Luke is in a coma and Natalie is standing watch over him. Their chemistry is strong despite the fact that they are each in committed relationships. They have known each other most of their lives and been the best of friends always. Natalie has always loved Luke but she's in love with Hunter.
When Randy Holmes's body is found murdered Natalie is on the case. She uncovers things that were kept hidden for years. Randolph Holmes had many deep dark secrets that no one knew about. Almost no one that is. He was part of a group back in the seventies who practiced the black magic. So when he is found and his secrets come to light someone wants to shut Natalie up. She's uncovered far to much.
This book will bring you to the edge of your seat. You'll cringe at some of the things happening or that had happened in Burning Lake, NY. Some very sinister things. From practicing with Black Magic to murder. Abducting young ladies and holding them. Pure and evil murder. There is a lot going on in this town. One cop who is on the run. Others who are bound and determined to find him. But with all of this it's so easy to follow. This book will keep you on your toes and the ending is spectacular in my opinion. I love how this author tied up all the loose ends and brought much closure to things. I do still hope there is another book though. Or a new series perhaps.
Thank you #NetGalley, #AliceBlanchard, #StMartinsPress/MinotaurBooks for this ARC.
Five big stars and I recommend this series.
Synopsis
Someone is playing deadly games. Lieutenant Luke Pittman lies in the hospital in a coma after being attacked by one of their own. Veronica Manes, Burning Lake’s most respected modern-day witch, is dead, her murder left unsolved. Natalie Lockhart has become embroiled in a case with threads that become increasingly difficult to untangle.
Now, a new horror is uncovered, one that shocks the town as never before, and the dark, shadowy path forward for Natalie is paved with challenges that haunt her past―Veronica’s unsolved case. Her sister’s traumatic murder. The long-lost disappearance of her old best friend. Natalie’s obsession with finding the truth leads to a twisted, elemental struggle between good and evil―and nothing will ever be the same again.
The woods have secrets.
The trees are carved with curses.
There’s something wicked in Burning Lake.
Now, a new horror is uncovered, one that shocks the town as never before, and the dark, shadowy path forward for Natalie is paved with challenges that haunt her past―Veronica’s unsolved case. Her sister’s traumatic murder. The long-lost disappearance of her old best friend. Natalie’s obsession with finding the truth leads to a twisted, elemental struggle between good and evil―and nothing will ever be the same again.
The woods have secrets.
The trees are carved with curses.
There’s something wicked in Burning Lake.
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