This is the second Andrew Hunter book I have read and I enjoyed it. It was good to see the relationship growing between Andrew and Jenny. There’s no romantic feelings there but it’s a good relationship otherwise and hopefully we can learm more of Jenny’s background in future books as it’s starting to look interesting.! Also his aunt Gem seems another interesting. character. A good complex storyline that keeps your interest with another little side storyline thrown in. It can be read as a stand-alone but it’s good to read in order so you can get the background to the characters. I will look forward to reading the next instalment.

Another winner from Kerry Wilkinson. This is the second book in the Andrew Hunter series and is just as great as the first one.

The main characters of Andrew and Jenny are more fleshed out in this book and particularly Jenny who though still very much a mystery is beginning to shine through. She is very instrumental in helping Andrew’s aunt Gem who is a very fun character who I am sure we will hear more about.

I will definitely recommend this book and thank Bookouture and NetGalley for letting me read this advance copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

I happily give it 5 stars.

Andrew Hunter, a private investigator, ends up investigating a variety of cases--from missing cats to far more serious circumstances. He's a bit of a push-over and doesn't always get paid for his work, but it doesn't bother him as he doesn't really need the money. Jenny, Andrew's assistant, is actually the more intriguing character.

Jenny has a lack of empathy; she is unable to understand the emotions of others and therefore, unable to empathize. She is trying to learn and mirror behavior, and it isn't clear whether she is actually developing an ability to empathize or simply trying to seem normal. She is bright and funny and fearless. The fearlessness (also a part of her inability to feel things the way others do) can be dangerous.

Two separate cases confront the two in this book, the search for extremely expensive Bengal cats (a breed developed to look like their more exotic cousins in the wild) and the search for answers for a young woman who doesn't want to believe her father murdered two people and killed himself. The second case takes both Andrew and Jenny into a treacherous and unexpected waters.

More of the backgrounds of both Andrew and Jenny come to light in this installment. Details of Andrew's marriage and divorce get more focus and hints about events in Jenny's past and a twist concerning Jenny at the end.

I particularly enjoyed Jenny's interactions with Andrew's eccentric Aunt Gem; they seem to have formed a connection that is outside of Jenny's emotional range. Is she genuinely expanding her narrow emotional confines or is it part of her attempts to behave like others?

I still prefer Wilkinson's Jessica Daniel series, but Andrew Hunter and Jenny's opposing personalities are involving. No romantic relationship here, Andrew is still in love with his ex-wife, but Andrew and Jenny make an interesting pair.

Review scheduled for Nov. 22.

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Mystery/PI. Dec. 10, 2018. Originally published 2016. Print length: 353 pages.

Brilliant!!! Second book of this series. Easily can be read as a standalone. Love the main characters - Andrew and Jenny.

Fiona approaches Andrew, a PI, with a problem. Her father, Luke Methodist, had been shot and subsequently died 16 months ago. Luke had a bad reputation prior to his death.This led to an anti-Fiona (his daughter) campaign due to who her father was. Among the dead were Wendy and Owen who had just been in a jewelry store that was robbed two days earlier. Luke apparently shot himself after he shot the two. Fiona KNEW her father was not responsible for the shooting. Yet, the case was closed. She wanted Andrew to find out what "really" happened in order to clear Luke's name.

Another case Andrew and Jenny (his admin. assist.) were working on was the theft of two (very expensive) Bengal cats. They learn about Internet Relay Chat and file this info for later to possibly find the cats.

Later, Andrew and Jenny go to the jewelry store that had been robbed. Jenny spots a pair of diamond cufflinks that are in the form of a T and B. She tells Andrew that Thomas Braithwaite ( initials T & B) is rich and that he owns a chain of factories. Andrew had found out that at least 2 of the 3 jewelry shop robbers had been at some time employed by Braithwaite factories. Coincidence?

Back at the office, Andrew and Jenny look at the video of the jewelry store robbery - a number of times. Andrew says, "Have you ever thought about what you haven't seen?"

The reader also finds out that Andrew still loves his ex-wife and how his ex-father-in-law "runs the show".

Even if you missed the first book in this series, it is easy to read this as a standalone. All of the characters are interesting. The story is bound to interest the mystery, suspense and thriller reader. Actually, any fiction reader would love this read! RECOMMEND!!!

Many Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a wonderful read!!!

Thank you to #NetGalley for this ARC of #SomethingHidden

This is the second book in this series. It can be read as a stand-alone. Kerry Wilkinson provides an intense narrative set in Northwest England. The storyline is complex as the reader is taken through the secondary investigation of a murder conspiracy. The plot is tightly woven with several secondary storylines and magnificent characterization that leads to a twisted finale. A fantastic novel. 5 stars.

This is the 2nd book in the Andrew Hunter, P.I. series. A very enjoyable read. Andrew, much to his chagrin, agrees to look into the theft of two exotic cats. There is also the plea by the daughter of an ex-soldier who is suspected of killing two witnesses to a robbery before killing himself. Andrew and Jenny, who we learn more about, do a wonderful job in these "cases". Thanks to NetGalley, Bookoutre and the Author for allowing me to read and review this book.