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An Unquiet Grave (Louis Kincaid Book 7) Kindle Edition

by P.J. Parrish (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Not Every Soul Rest in Peace


In a remote corner of the Michigan woods, behind rusted iron gates and crumbling stone walls, lie one of the country's most notorious sanitariums and its forgotten cemetery. The sprawling ruin is empty now, and the bulldozers have come to raze it. But as they do, a terrifying secret begins to emerge.


The body in Claudia Olsen's grave is that of a stranger who died horribly. This much Louis Kincaid knows. But what happened to the woman who should be buried there? It's a question no one will answer, one that leads Kincaid to the long, dark tunnels below the asylum and crimes of unimaginable depravity. . .

Now, in a place where the walls are stained with secrets, the air thick with the lingering history of screams, Louis Kincaid is on his darkest journey yet, matching wits with a monster whose work will not be silenced. . .
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Starred Review. Bestseller Parrish's gripping and atmospheric new Louis Kincaid novel (after A Killing Rain) is a quality read that will remind many of Dennis Lehane. The Florida PI's Thanksgiving plans with his significant other are derailed when Kincaid's foster father, Phillip, asks for his help with a delicate problem. The body of Phillip's youthful love, Claudia Olsen, has disappeared from her coffin, a travesty unearthed in the course of the demolition of the Michigan mental institution where Claudia was committed. Kincaid's search for the missing remains crosses paths with a journalist's pursuit of rumors that a serial killer, who was also a patient at the facility, is still alive and on the loose. Parrish manages to make what could be a formulaic plot fresh, both through her gift at creating sympathetic main and secondary characters and through her skill at creating suspense and sustaining a mood. The author's ability to raise goose bumps puts her in the front rank of thriller writers. (Feb.)
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About the Author

P.J. Parrish has worked as a newspaper reporter and editor, arts reviewer, blackjack dealer, and personnel director in a Mississippi casino. The Edgar-nominated author currently resides in Southaven, Mississippi, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is married with three children, three grandchildren and five cats. P.J. Parrish is currently at work on the next Louis Kincaid thriller.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MBMDQBA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pinnacle Books (July 24, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1216 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 431 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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P. J. Parrish

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P.J. Parrish is the New York Times bestselling author of ten Louis Kincaid and Joe Frye thrillers. The author is actually two sisters, Kristy Montee and Kelly Nichols. Their books have appeared on both the New York Times and USA Today best seller lists. The series has garnered 11 major crime-fiction awards, and an Edgar® nomination. Parrish has won two Shamus awards, one Anthony and one International Thriller competition. Her books have been published throughout Europe and Asia.

Parrish's short stories have also appeared in many anthologies, including two published by Mystery Writers of America, edited by Harlan Coben and the late Stuart Kaminsky. Their stories have also appeared in Akashic Books acclaimed Detroit Noir, and in Ellery Queen Magazine. Most recently, they contributed an essay to a special edition of Edgar Allan Poe's works edited by Michael Connelly.

Before turning to writing full time, Kristy Montee was a newspaper editor and dance critic for the Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale. Nichols previously was a blackjack dealer and then a human resources specialist in the casino industry. Montee lives in Fort Lauderdale and Nichols resides in Houghton Lake, Michigan.

The sisters were writers as kids, albeit with different styles: Kelly's first attempt at fiction at age 11 was titled The Kill. Kristy's at 13 was The Cat Who Understood. Not much has changed: Kelly now tends to handle the gory stuff and Kristy the character development. But the collaboration is a smooth one, thanks to lots of ego suppression, good wine, and marathon phone calls via Skype.

The first ten books in the series, in order, are: Dark of the Moon, Dead of Winter, Paint it Black, Thicker than Water, Island of Bones, A Killing Rain, An Unquiet Grave, A Thousand Bones, South of Hell and The Little Death.

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livelyj
5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding..........
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2013
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I have of late been introduced to the works of P J Parrish and having read the first, I have ordered another one the same day, the day after that and so on......I don't know if this book was so meaningful to me because I live in a town where we had an infamous similiar hospital as in the book or the writing and plot was so good I was actually amazed. This is a haunting read, full of your innermost fears and churns until the last page, which when I reached, I was sad it was over. I am of an age where I remember these places and what went on there and this book did everything right. It was also informative as to why they no longer exist and really makes you wonder about the "transients" you see on the streets every day. I will never forget this book (saved of course on my Kindle as are the others) and the things I learned, some experienced by my late grandparents. This is truly a mystery/thriller......in everyway you could imagine. I am enthralled at the complexity of the main character, Louis, and cannot get enough of this person. Do yourself a favor, read this book!
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C. J. Hunter
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for the next book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2006
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P.J. Parrish has hooked me again with An Unquiet Grave. I couldn't put it down once I started reading and when I did, it was with great reluctance but I had to get some sleep. In addition to the main story, we get a chance to see more interaction between Louis and his foster parents which revealed them to be more than a pleasant memory to him. The story itself showed the vulnerability of his ideal of his foster father and forced him to realize that he is human with his own faults. While dealing with that subject, Louis is in the middle of another case in the only way he knows how to do it, full bore. The characters run the gamut from the hard nose state trooper to the reluctance accomplice to the "I'm above the law antagonist." We also see Louis take another step in his quest to "know" himself and hopefully the author will push him even more in the next book. It is a definite page turner and previous readers should enjoy it. First time readers should also enjoy it; but might want to start at the 1st book to see how Louis got to the place and time he is at now.
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C L Coffman
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not going to into the book, since
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2013
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others have gone there. This story also tells what Louis experienced being a foster child, shuffled between a few famillies, before he is placed with Phillip and Fran Lawrence. It is the secret that Phillip has kept from everyone, the relationships that are put at risk, and finally Louis confronting Phillip on how it was difficult being a black child being raised by a white family.I'm sorry that "K" only gave this book 1 star and didn't like the "anti white" attitude. You have to understand there are two different worlds being thrown together.
This book handles alot of emotions, love, lost, loneliness,and betrayal. It is well worth the read, it brings life to these characters, showing that every one of us is certainly flawed. Kisses.
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Ken T
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, Thriller, Heart, & A Touch of the Macabre
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2011
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The sisters who write as PJ Parrish have come up with another winner. The PI, Louis Kincaid, is summoned back to Michigan from Florida by his foster father. He needs to find out what's happened after 35 years to his first love, Claudia. Claudia had been admitted to a psychiatric hospital by her very rich mother & apparently died. The hospital is about to close & all remains in the cemetery need to be moved. Claudia's grave is not what it seems. This touches off Louis's investigation. The probing turns up much more than can be expected.
The book moves along at a good pace, with some murders thrown into the mix, as well as atrocities at the institution. In the course of the story Louis & his foster parents struggle with their own personal issues as well as their interpersonal interactions.
The macabre comes in with much of the tale taking place on the grounds of a defunct psychiatric hospital, it's history, & cemetery. This back in the day where many patents were admitted, forgotten about, and traumatized by various treatments
The ending is quite a surprise written with a lot of heart.

The only negative is the editing in the Kindle version is a bit sloppy. But, this has nothing to do with the author.

If you haven't read this author, try it. These are two sisters with a penchant for writing some very good novels
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Janola
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story! Was a little creepy
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017
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Wow! Great story! Was a little creepy, but in a good way. I found this book to be well-written. It generated some great discussion in my book club.

Although this is not the first book in the Kincaid series, it is the first one I read. Seems like the book where the authors chose to let the audience learn more about this character. I'm definitely going to be reading more from PJ Parrish.
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C. Drakulic
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, keeps you guessing!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2006
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This was the first book I have read by this author..It's definitely a must read! Louis Kincaid reminds me of James Patterson's character, Alex Cross..When you read the description on the back of a P.J.Parrish book, you think " this sounds really good", but after reading the book it's way better than how you thought could even be. All of the characters are richly detailed and so are the story lines, they keep you reading to find out more. When you think you have figured it out, think again! Parrish is defintely a new author on my favorites list.. Check this book out, and also Island of Bones..You won't be disappointed!!
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Alan M. Barry
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014
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A good, solid, read. Will keep most readers interest alive throughout.
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Kelly Gideon
5.0 out of 5 stars Really great mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2014
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The dynamic duo has done it again. You will be sucked in emotionally and it doesn't stop until
the very end. Very well told story through the eyes of Louis. Too many details would give this plot line away. If your hoping for Joe, she is absent in this thriller.
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CJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2020
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Amazing writing style and story
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Lorraine St.Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars I really liked the book
Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2015
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I really liked the book. He (the sisters) are so good, I love the stories. I have all his books except one that I am waiting for. "Dead of winter, that I had to re order, because the post office returned it. I sure hope that I get this time. That will fill my collection with his books. I really like him. Thank you. Have a great day.
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Louise Constantin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2014
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It is horrible to think what people can do to others and try to justify their actions. Great insight into the world of mentally challenged people. Great book couldn't put it down.
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Mo C
3.0 out of 5 stars Not yet finished, so far so good.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2012
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This book is a bit confusing, but then I only read a dozen pages a night then fall asleep. Although saying that I am enjoying the plot.
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Kim Mckinnon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great suspence
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2013
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Good story and great suspense. Looking to buy another ,but I like deals . I like the romances but enjoy not having to read about every detail of their relationships.
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