Hush Little Baby sets the pace from the start and isn’t your typical thriller. There are several good plot twists that you don’t see coming and add to the narrative. When you eventually find out the answers (no spoilers) there is a tiny inkling of implausibility but not enough to spoil the book. A great read

This is clearly part of a series and although I was able to enjoy it as a standalone story, I was surprised to find that the main plot of this book was over well before the end, with the last part of the book being taken up with the resolution of a plot from a previous instalment. Although this last part was tense, I think the reading experience would be enhanced by reading the previous book(s). So I would hesitate to recommend it as a standalone.

The main plot, as you might expect from the description, turned out to be very sad: a dead baby found on a building site, believed to be a baby who went missing 15 years before. It was also rather slender, with subplots like the priest never really going anywhere and a lot of time spent establishing the baby's identity even though the entire premise of the novel is based around it.

Writing-wise, it's basically sound but with a few typos that I assume will be corrected (in particular, two instances of 'annoying glances' rather than annoyed!)

I'd rate this 3 stars but for existing fans of the series it might be a 4.

I'll start off by saying that I didn't know this was the third book in a series when I picked it up (although it did feel like background was definitely missing,) and while that might have made the serial killer aspect of this book make more sense, the focal crime wasn't compelling enough to stand on its own.

A teenager playing hooky from school hides on a construction site to sneak a cigarette and stumbles upon the arm of a baby sticking out from a block of concrete. The only baby reported missing in the area disappeared fifteen years earlier, and it's up to DC Beth Chamberlain to inform the family and help support them through the new investigation.

Absolutely compelling on its surface -- even as reading about the body of a dead baby is obviously quite uncomfortable -- the outcome and the approach to discovering the outcome was a letdown. The outcome itself wasn't a big surprise. The why might have been unexpected, but not necessarily the who.

However, that being said, I really did like DC Beth Chamberlain's character, and I liked the secret relationship she had with her superior on the police force, Nick. I think if I went back and read the first two books, that developing relationship story would be the best part.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the arc of this book. It has not influenced my opinion.

# Hush Little Baby # Netgalley
A extremely interesting and well researched book, and one I soon became addicted too, the versatility in the book was second to none. Taking on so many twists and turns turning into a fabulous rollercoaster of a ride. Being honest. I didn’t expect little Alissa . Killer cone. To light after all the time that had passed or who was responsible. Eden and lily Beth niece Lilly’s goes missing of course it’s the locations as been told to her in the strictest confidence especially from a know gangster who Eden had become involved in with causing the break up of Eden’s marriage to her policeman husband. Beth was also threatened. Over her sisters Eden’s affair with local gangster Kyle ........ unless her sister and Kyles affair stopped her sister Beth could. Be forced to stop seeing iEdeb and Eden’s daughter Lilly’s definitely a book worth reading

A shocking discovery is made on a building site. The body of a baby encased in concrete is uncovered. Early signs suggest this might be Alicia Owens who disappeared fifteen years ago. Acting DS Beth Chamberlain is brought into the investigation and will act as the FLO with Acting DI Nick Geary working alongside her. There’s also unfinished business with escaped serial killer Dale Yates on the loose and this is never far from Beth’s mind.

I’ve read the previous two in this series but sadly I’m underwhelmed by this one - particularly disappointing as I’ve read a lot of the authors books and like them. The storyline and premise have potential and there are some moments of surprise and shock but I find the speed of the book a plod rather than a brisk pace. There’s too much reflection and not enough action and there should be tension as there are secrets within the families and couples involved. The baby case takes around 75% of the book and that is resolved and then it suddenly switches to another case and so if you haven’t read the two previous books in the series I think it will be be difficult to make sense of it. I think this is a confused book as it would have worked better if it had been either one or the other and tries to be both which results in neither being given the justice they deserve. The end is extremely abrupt and is somewhat of an anticlimax.

Overall, I enjoyed parts of the book, I really like the characters and think there’s plenty of mileage in the series.

With thanks to NetGalley and Aria for the ARC.

Police mystery,lost/stolen baby.. Lots of suspects not many clues. Good characters and fast paced storyline.

Thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author, for letting me have a copy of this book to read and review. As always, this author does not disappoint. This story was interesting and engaging. Many secrets were revealed which made me want to read until the end without interruption. This author deals with delicate issues with elegance and tact. I really like the narration style of this author and I always look forward to reading her next awesome book.

I am not a mother, and didn't consider the "triggering" aspects of dead babies before starting this. I found the idea of a buried infant a little too much to take; and don't find the mystery compelling enough to make up for this fact.

This book was exciting to get to read. Enjoyed the twists and turns in it. Was glad I got a chance to read it but as it's a book in a series I will enjoy it to read as part of a new series which I can get my teeth into

A lovely day in july baby Alicia's mom leaves her outside a shop but the baby is taken.15 years have passed since that day and on a construction a little hand is found is it Alicia.I can highly recommend this book.5*

One sunny day her Mother took her out in the pram
And she left her outside
Someone took her
Fifteen years later a construction found a little hand
Could it be Alice
I had an ARC

On a sunny day in July, someone took baby Alicia from her pram outside a supermarket.
Fifteen years later, the body of an infant is discovered, encased in a concrete block. Is it Alicia?

The story is told from multiple perspectives; Family Liaison Officer DC Beth Chamberlain's, Marie's - Alicia's mother, and that of an anonymous person.
I found the blurb really promising, so I was excited to be approved for this ARC. What I hadn't realised was that this book was another one in a series, and as often happens in those cases, I found myself missing bits from the past, especially given that the past played a big part in the current story.
The twist behind Alicia's disappearance was shocking and left me open-mouthed, but that thread ended abruptly about 80% of the way through the book and was followed by a story that was connected to the previous books about which I only had a scant idea.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read, but make sure you've read the previous books in the series before you reach for it

This is the third in a series but can be read as a stand alone. There are a couple of storylines running through this book but focusing on one at a time with a little overlap. I found it hard to get into it but once I got a good run at it kept my interest. The storyline was extremely drawn out for a good 3/4’s of the book and a huge build up for it to all of a sudden just come together. It would make you wonder why such a build up and drawn out carry on for 70% of the book and not just focus on one solid storyline. I would read other books by this author as I did enjoy but just would have preferred a bit more twists and turns.

Thanks so much to Netgalley and Aria for the chance to read this ARC and review thats due to be published on the 23rd of July...

Hush Little Baby by Jane Isaac Reviewed June 18, 2020 4 emotional/ heartbreaking Stars
This is my first Jane Isaac novel. I am excited to find an author who just may become one of my favorites!
Although it is Book #3 in the DC Beth Chamberlain series, it wasn’t necessary to have read the other two novels. However, I certainly am looking forward to reading another.
Story is about a three-month old Alicia being taken from her pram outside a supermarket. Now fifteen years later a baby’s body is found and believed to be baby Alicia.

Story is a page turning domestic crime thriller. I honestly could not put it down.
Jane Isaac is great at throwing in twist and turns. I liked that she was able to handle dark areas that most of don’t want to read or know about however, we know they happen. She was able to do this without all the typical profanity that most authors seem to believe necessary.

This heartbreaking mystery is solved and another missing child story surfaces when Beth’s 7 year old niece Lily is missing. A serial killer from DC Beth Chamberlain’s past has been spotted following Beth. There is fear that he has kidnapped Lily to get back at Beth.

.Want to thank NetGalley and Aria Books for this early release granted to me in exchange for an honest professional review. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for July 23, 2020

i so enjoyed this story 20 years ago a baby was taken never found . a young teenager goes on a building site has a cigarette looks down and spots a arm she flees . dc Beth chamberlain and her team are on the case she has got big problems as it is a killer is stalking her wont say no more but it is a must read

A well written and absorbing storyline, told from the slightly different perspective of family liaison officer.

Loving this latest installment. Lots of twists along the way. Get really drawn into the characters and the jobs they do

Hush Little Baby is the story of a missing child. Alicia was taken 15 years ago and the family are still waiting for answers.
Then the body of a baby is found and DNA confirms it is Alicia. Who took her and how and why did she die?

This is the first book I have read by Jane Issac. I only discovered after I started reading this book that it is one in a series about Family Liaison Officer Beth Chamberlain, not to be put off I carried on reading but for me it does have a bearing on the review.
Most books in a series can be read as a stand-alone. This is because the author puts enough info in to help out any new readers without retelling the story for people who are up to date isn’t the series. Although there were elements of that in this book, I found this book to be more like two stories in one and because I hadn’t read the previous books about cases Beth had dealt with before I was left disappointed.
I was invested in the story of the disappearance of Alicia and busy trying to work out what had happened to her, taking in to account each of the families account of the day she went missing. Then all of a sudden it was over, case solved, around 70/75% of the way in to the book. Alicia’s case was over and it moved on to a complete new story tying in a previous case of Beth’s - that I knew nothing about?!

It would definitely be beneficial to have read the books in order but even if I had done that and I understood more about Beth’s previous cases I would have been disappointed about quick the case of baby Alicia was over. There wasn’t a big build up and a twist as is common in this sort of novel. For me it was a bit of an anticlimax and I felt a bit cheated.

Thank you to the Author, Publisher and NetGalley for gifting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Marie was inside the store shopping when someone stole her baby from the stroller she left her in outside. From the get go, the police and press blamed Marie, she left her child outside alone, and didn’t even seem all that upset when she disappeared, or at least that’s the way they saw it. Fifteen years later, a baby is found encased in concrete on a building site. Has Alicia been found at last? DC Beth Chamberlain reopens the old case, reopening old wounds at the same time. Can she find justice for baby Alicia and her family?

I love Jane Isaac and I really love this series!

Beth and Nick are back on the scene when a babies body is found on a building site. With only one missing child in the last 15 years this is one hell of a case to solve! What happened to the baby?

This book series flows and Hush Little Baby is no exception. The writing style is perfection. The dark and light are both captured and given time. Can’t wait for the next story!

A shocking conclusion and someone has it out for Beth....