Excellent read. I’ve read the whole series and each one doesn’t disappoint. Living in Oxford also makes it enjoyable as I relate to the setting. Look forward to the next.

Yet another edge of your seat, twisting and turning gripping book by Cara Hunter. As with each of her books, I’ve convinced myself I know “whodunnit” and again, it changes every chapter.
A complete different again but with the same undercurrent of detectives and enough of their own storylines to keep them familiar without them taking anything away from the main story.

Cara Hunter is a writer whose books I look out for, and this one was just as good as the previous two.

A fire has killed a woman and her two children, and the race is on to find who was responsible. I found the characters believable and engaging, and the way the police officers' characters has developed along the way makes you feel for them and the urgency of the investigation.

Highly recommended.

One of the saddest and most painful books that I've read in a while. Also one of the best. I should have been doing lots of things today, but I couldn't, I had to get to the end of this book. It's a book about pain, of depression, of betrayal - in other words of life in the real world. Though as it needs to be in a book it gives an extreme version of what can happen. Innocents killed, but who by?

I was very eager and excited to start reading this book, after I had read the blurb.

The story flows beautifully and is full of intense moments that make you so eager to continue on. The characters are well written and engaging.

I really could not recommend this book more to anyone,.

DI Adam Fawley deserves all the praise in the world. He is one of my all time favorite detectives right now in the crime thriller world.

This is the first novel by Cara Hunter that I have read, and based on the excellent reviews of her previous book, In The Dark, which I have already purchased but have yet to read., I was pleased to be given the opportunity to receive an ARC for this one; Thank you Netgalley and the Publishers.
I found this to be a very enjoyable and gripping read with many twists along the way. The characters were easy to identify with, the victims heartbreakingly so and although I correctly deciphered some of the clues, there were more that I didn't see coming! On a negative note, I would have preferred not to read the newspaper headline inserts, as,
I, personally, felt they were not necessary to the overall reading experience, and was in fact distracted by them. However, I still found this to be a cracking whodunnit and would highly recommend this novel to others.

D I Fawley investigates when a mother and two children die in a house fire. It quickly emerges that the fire was set deliberately and the search is on for the father, who is missing. The father's brother returns from a sailing voyage to contribute. Multiple twists and turns keep you guessing as to who the killer might be. A slightly unlikely throwback character from the past is akey to elucidating the plot. It will keep you engaged and entertained.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book. I have really enjoyed the 2 previous books in this crime series and this one certainly didn't disappoint! I was gripped from the first page and finished book in 4 days because I couldn't wait to see how the story unravelled. No spoilers here but you think you have cracked it...you are wrong. The twists through out kept me turning the pages late into the night. This book is definitely not to be missed! Another triumph from Cara Hunter

A depressing little tale full of little twists with an unforeseen ending (although I have to say I had guessed it by about halfway through). Interjected within the main storyline are both police reports and online comments on news sites showing how people judge others without knowing all the facts. I found these comments a little distracting to be honest, but see how they added to the story. All round a good but disturbing read.

Glad I went back and read the first 2 books in the series. Great book and loving the background story about the team. Each book had its own investigation and the writer just got better and better can't believe I read 3 books in 1 week definitely giving this one a 10

An amazing final book in the Fawley triology! I was so happy that the publisher gave me access to this book as it’s not being released until March 2019, I had just finished reading In the Dark (another amazing book!). As always, Hunter’s writing is brilliant, with twists and turns all along the way that you could never see coming. I’m just gutted this is the last one of the series - I hope she writes more!

A gripping story about two children seemingly left alone in their home in a wealthy district, and someone committing arson, one son passed away, and the other rushed to hospital.
The fire and police services are soon on the scene, with the police sifting through evidence in attempts to discover the perpetrator, the prime suspect being the father.
The book starts off at a fast pace, detectives following trails, interviewing neighbours and colleagues, collecting much evidence to sift through. It adds depth to the story as details are given about the chief detective’s private life, making him a more rounded, human character. The rivalry between two main detectives and interaction, also increased my interest. On several occasions, we are taken back in time before the fire started, leading up to the crime, which adds depth and insight to the plot, making compelling reading.
The book has no defined chapters, the plot steadily gathering pace, but I felt that the news headlines and Twitter feed inserted at various stages detracted from the story, and became confusing. The story also introduces many characters, and several times I found myself flipping back through the pages to remember who certain characters were.
It’s an interesting plot with several flawed characters who could be guilty of committing the terrible crime, a compelling, graphic read which you don’t want to put down until you discover the perpetrator.

I’m a big fan of Cara Hunter and was really looking forward to the third instalment in the Adam Fawley series.

With a likeable lead, strong supporting characters and a plot that throws surprises and curve balls at you it keeps you turning the page. Hunter has a knack for a surprising ending which always catches me off guard.

As much as I enjoyed the book I do feel her first two are stronger. That said, I can’t wait for the next and will continue to spread the word about this series.

Thanks to NetGalley, Penguin and Cara Hunter for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A family home has burned to the ground. The toddler is dead,, the ten year old is fighting for his life in intensive care, and both patents are missing. Is it a tragic case of Christmas decorations & neglect combining in a fatal accident, or something more sinister? Hunter keeps the reader guessing from first page to last, in this genuinely puzzling case. I tore through this book unable to put it down - the characters are all compelling and believable, with no cliched bad guys or saints. We move back and forward through time to see the case from before the tragedy as well as during the investigation. We also hear ot from the viewpoint of different characters. What could be potentially confusing is handled so smoothly that it enhances the plot and adds to the sense of urgency. I’m going straight to Amazon to find everything else she has written - I think I’ve found another crime writer worth following!

cannot praise this author enough. I’ve been lucky to review all 3 books and I have bought the first one for Christmas gifts. This is the 3rd book in the series. You could read as standalone but you’d be missing out on the first 2 which were fantastic. I’m not a huge fan of detective books but this is totally different and probably because it’s so well written. The author is just excellent and I like the characters stories running through the books. The stories are brilliant. Seriously read all 3 but beware you’ll be gutted as you have to wait for book 4.

This is a really good read. Who started the house fire that caused so much grief? There are plenty of twists in this plot and it all comes together in a great ending. I was immersed in this book from the start. I felt so sorry for the victims of the fire and wanted to know who the perpetrator was. This is the third book in this series. I hope there are more to come.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

Excellent storyline, the book starts with a fire in a large house in Oxford where two children are found, the youngest is unfortunaly dead but the other is still alive, he it taken to the John Radcliffe hospital where he eventually succumbs to his injuries. The Fire Brigade are still investigating the fire when a third body is found which is the mother. The police are looking for the father as it was thought he was in London at a conference but he then becomes the prime suspect as the case unfolds. Eventually after about a week has passed a fourth body is found in the house which is believed to be the father, who is identified by the brother by a signet ring. Lots of twists and turns along the way and some great investigating by the team who eventually crack the case.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher Penguin Books (UK) for the ARC.

Oh My! I was absolutely hooked from the beginning of this just-so-intriguing book. The way it has been written; plunging the reader into a live-feed of the fire-fighters tackling an horrific house conflagration, moving on to police procedures with DI Fowley and his team, interspersed with fire, police and forensic reports, as well as newspaper reports and social-media comments was, at times, both harrowing and shocking, but absolutely brilliantly executed. Following closely the investigations I couldn't possibly have guessed the full extent of the masterful twists, turns and red-herrings which the author had woven into the story. Very clever.
Gripping from beginning to end. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
I haven't had the pleasure of reading the author's previous books - yet, but fully intend to.
Thank you Cara Hunter.

Wow another amazing Title by Cara Hunter, keep them coming. DI Fawley is back, with his own problems, and a very disturbing case to solve. Twist and turns galore. The story unfolds into a brilliant. Suprises, tension, excitement. All make for another master peice of story telling..

More bumping and twisting for the reader than a Helter Skelter ride! This is Cara Hunter’s third novel in the DI Adam Fawley series of novels and it doesn’t disappoint.
Remaining consistent with the format of her previous novels, Hunter’s writing weaves back and forth between a first and third person narrative. The main story is interjected with mixed forms of police report transcripts, social media, news and forensic reports.
The central mystery surrounds the devastating aftermath of a house fire; there are some harrowing events involving the family’s young children and DI Fawley and his team investigate the events leading up to the fire. Hunter uses engaging flashbacks of the days leading up to the incident and the reader is able to shadow the lives of the central victims and their journey, gaining insight into the events leading up to the tragedy. As always, Hunter enjoys a good twist in the tale and this third novel fails to disappoint upon its conclusion.