The Third Grave Book Review

I have by no means read all of Lisa Jackson’s books, but she has been one of my “go-to” authors over the last few years. Whenever I pick up one of her books I do not doubt that I will enjoy reading it.

The Third Grave is the tenth Lisa Jackson book I have read, but only my first for 2021. This story is everything you have come to expect from Lisa Jackson. As part of the Savannah series, you can expect all the colourful scenery and stunning architecture described in brilliant detail.

I love Lisa Jackson’s descriptive writing style that transports me to Savannah, allowing me to visualise a part of the world I have never seen. I enjoy her strong female characters and the men they love. Of course, the way she always adds a pet or two makes her characters even more appealing. Mikado is such an adorable, realistic pup – he reminds me of my wire-haired terriers with his sweeping tail and in your face devotion to his owners.

When the bodies of two young girls are in the old Beaumont mansion and identified as two of the missing Duval sisters, who disappeared twenty years earlier, Nikki Gillette sees it as an opportunity for her new true crime book. Unfortunately, Detective Pierce Reed is the lead investigator, and he will do anything to keep Nikki away from the case and safe. Yet, even after things go horribly wrong, Nikki is just too curious to wait on the sidelines, no matter what her husband has to say.

Nikki investigates on her own and it is a race between reporter and detective to find out what happened to the Duval sisters all those years ago, and where is the third sister? Is little Rose dead too, or is it possible they can find her alive?

I have forgotten how much I enjoy Lisa Jackson’s writing. Her story drags you headfirst into an intriguing mystery and then delivers a whiplash conclusion with all the pieces neatly wrapped up. Lisa Jackson never leaves you any unanswered questions, I love it.

Nikki Gillette is a woman you simply must love. She is strong, determined, and fearless. She does not allow anything to stand in her way, not even good advice from her husband. This woman is ballsy and even when you know she is headed for trouble and she will need Reed to come and save her, you cannot help but love her. Despite all her courage, she ends up needing Reed to save her, only for them to end up saving each other.

My favourite characters in this book have to be Mikado and Jennings – the author includes this dog and cat in her story adding realistic behaviour. They add warmth to the story even when their roles are not related to the storyline. As I am writing this, I have two terriers snuggling me, so no wonder these two appeals to me so much.

The Third Grave is what you would expect from Lisa Jackson, the story is gripping and leaves you eagerly turning pages as you try to figure out what happened to Rose Duval.

Lisa Jackson is one of my favourite authors and while I have not read all her books, I am looking forward to working the ones I have not read into my TBR. Luckily, my birthday is not too far away and I can add some of her titles to my wish list.

Crime, mystery, and thriller enthusiast will find The Third Grave to be a great, fast passed, gripping read full of twists you will not see coming.

If you have not spent any time with Lisa Jackson yet, you are missing out, this author is on fire. Give The Third Grave a try, you will not be disappointed. I recommend adding this book to your TBR, it’s a good read that provides a window view to Savannah.