I was granted access by netgalley.com to an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book was hooked my in the first few pages, and I had a tough time putting it down! Intriguing and suspenseful, I'll recommend to all lovers of psychological thrillers!

My first of Barton's, but definitely not my last. Barton has a way that really creates a fictional story into a form that makes you believe that you're actually reading nonfiction. It's intense and real and breaks your heart at times and other times chills you to the bones. Highly recommend, to my fellow thriller lovers. But be prepared for some intense feelings, especially if you're a parent.
Will be using in a daily challenge, recommending, and reviewing in Chapter Chatter Pub closer to publication date.

Thank you to the publisher for granting me access to this title on NetGalley.

As in her previous titles, Barton explores the complicated, intertwined world of news reporters and detectives, this time set in both London and Thailand. Kate Waters is once again thrust into her latest story, as she has been in the past, but this time it's personal. After finding out her son Jake, who has been off "finding himself" for the past two years, supposedly in Bangkok, is mixed up in the disappearance of two young English girls, Kate is forced to answer some tough questions and face the real possibility that her son isn't who she thinks he is.

You may think you have the mystery figured out, which truthfully you can see parts of it early on in the story, but Barton's latest suspense will keep you reading and guessing to the very end. It will make you wonder what lengths you would go to protect your own child. Full of heartbreak, loss of innocence, and genuine emotion; it's a fantastic next read for any mystery/suspense junkie.

I received a copy of The Suspect from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kate, a British journalist, is able to land a big story about 2 girls who disappear while on vacation in Bangkok. She befriends one of the girl’s mothers, hoping for the inside track. When the girls’ whereabouts are discovered, Kate suddenly realizes this story is explosive and strikes much closer to home than she could ever have imagined.

The Suspect captured my attention, but it seemed to drag on longer than necessary. We get to know Kate and Bob pretty well, but I never felt like I got to know the personalities of most of the young adults. However, this story leaves the reader uncomfortably aware of some of the dangers lying in wait for trusting people, and then wondering how far we, as parents, would go to protect our children.

Another great suspense novel from Fiona Barton. Two girls on what is supposed to be a fun adventure and one young man on a quest for adventure before committing to adulthood. It's all about the crossover of storylines and the impact it has on their families.

The Suspect by Fiona Barton. The story was a slow start and a bit confusing at times with the introduction of the variety characters. The mystery is quite good and more of Kate Waters' personal life is presented. A good addition to the Kate Waters mystery series.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Two eighteen year old girls travel to Thailand and go missing, journalist Kate Walters investigates what happened before they disappeared. As the story unfolds, how does a member of her family fit into all of this. Great thriller, great writing, I loved this book!

Not sure that the multiple POV was necessary for this story, and the plot dragged on a little bit too long but I enjoyed the story anyway!

I really enjoyed The Suspect by Fiona Barton. I enjoyed the multiple perspectives/narratives that pieced together the story of what happened to two high school graduate girls who go missing while on a backpacking trip in Thailand. I found some narratives to be better developed than others - The Reporter - Kate Waters, whose own son has been travelling in Thailand but out of touch for some time - is one example of a really well developed narrative. The narratives of the parents of the two missing girls were less developed, and I do think there was potential there.
All around - super entertaining, page-turning read that I will recommend to my readers who enjoy thrillers in the vein of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, etc. etc. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced egalley of this book!

I first found Fiona Barton through her second book. I read it as fast as I could and as soon as I put it down, I wanted to go and read the first. With that being said, I found this book had a bit of a slow start but once I got past the first 50 pages, I couldn't put it down and finished it in 2 sittings. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next, another great read from Fiona Barton.

Two young women have gone missing while on holiday. A culture of drugs, drink, and parties in a foreign land. Secrets, lies, and a mysterious fire. A writer sent to cover the case, finding herself involved on a personal level in a nightmare she could never have imagined. A detective trying to work the case from across the ocean while dealing with his own personal tragedy. Just when you think you've solved the case, another twist, another clue. Thank you, Fiona Barton, for another intriguing and emotional read. I hope you're working madly on your next book!

A news story about the death of 2 girls in Bangkok suddenly becomes personal for reporter Kate Waters in this new thriller by Fiona Barton. She discovers the tables turned when she finds herself and her family becoming the story instead of covering the story.

This is not only an intriguing murder mystery but a compelling family story about what a mother will do to save her son.

Highly recommended!

Having read both of Fiona Barton's prior books (The Widow and The Child), I was ecstatic to see her new novel in my NetGalley account. The Suspect was even better than the first two novels. I enjoyed the way the story was told alternating between three characters. All of the characters were so believable. This was a quick read for me! Thank you for the advanced copy.

Thrillers with women taking central roles are flooding the market right now, and while many of them are very good, I find if I can’t like at least one of the characters, then I don’t care what happens to any of them. Barton is different, her characters are real and relatable and her latest about two British girls killed in Thailand, captures a mother’s worst fears. From the parents whose daughters dies, to the reporter covering the story who learns that her son is the prime suspect in their deaths, the emotions are real, raw and anguished. Another winner for this gifted writer

I am usually not big on series, but Barton uses characters from The Child to great effect, with a final twist that seals the deal. Barton is a must-buy.

I enjoyed this book, it was a good weekend read. I don't usually enjoy different points of view that go back and forth, but I think it works in this story. The book is well written and I enjoyed the plot, with all of its diverse characters.