Woohoo! What a rollercoaster of a ride that was. I absolutely loved this follow on from book 4 All The Rage.

At the beginning of the story there is a little summary of who is who of the key workers of the team. I found this to be very helpful in jolting my memory ready for the story.

Fast paced short chapters, which include text messages, emails, podcasts, articles in newspapers and social media posts all make for a brilliant story. I loved being back with the characters from the previous book and all the twists and turns which had me gasping out loud at some points all just made me turn the pages quicker and quicker.

Now I need to sit patiently and wait for the next book. I for one can’t wait!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Another great book in the series featuring DI Fawley. There is a handy guide to characters at the beginning to give everyone a basic introduction for newer readers to the series. As with the previous titles, the book would work well as a standalone for readers that have not read the previous titles.

There are two main plots running through the book. One is the current investigation and one involving the release of a prisoner from the past who Fawley had helped to convict. The investigation is well choreographed and there is plenty going on in the private lives of all the investigative team to round out the characters.

Fawley ends up getting sidelined from the main investigation which makes a nice change as we get to see more of the other team members solving clues.

An enjoyable read and I can't wait for the next one.

Wow, what a book! An engaging writing style with short snappy scenes that keep the pages turning. This is book 5 in a series. I haven’t read earlier books in the series and this did not impact my enjoyment in any way. A clever tale with a great twist. Excellent. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this novel.

In Cara Hunter’s The Whole Truth we’re back with DI Adam Fawley and the familiar characters of Gis, Quinn, Ev and Somer to name just a few of who work as part of Thames Valley CID. First we learn of the disturbing news that Gavin Parrie aka the roadside rapist, found guilty of the rape and attempted rape of seven women in the Oxford area back in 1998 has been released from Wandsworth prison. That Adam Fawley was the man responsible for his conviction means he could be a potential target for revenge so he’d better watch his back! Coupled with this is the report from Edith Launceleve college of an alleged sexual assault that will test the team’s investigative skills to the max. Finally to complicate matters further a body of a missing woman is discovered on railway tracks which may well be connected to past events. The Whole Truth is a complex and compelling storyline fraught with difficulties from the outset guaranteed to hold your attention from the first to the last page.

In a plot line that is concerned with sexual predators both male and female, the spotlight is placed firmly on the past as well as the present. With three strands to this storyline, the author spoils her readers with much to contemplate and endless theories to sift through, presenting evidence that makes it impossible to guess who is guilty and who is innocent. The underlying persistent nagging fear that the recently released roadside rapist may be out for revenge runs seamlessly alongside the current investigation into the alleged sexual assault at Edith Launceleve college casting doubt upon all concerned. In a classic scenario of he said/she said there is a veritable treasure trove of secrets and lies the team have to rummage through, with the truth remaining elusive and as slippery as a fish to catch hold of. The complexities of such a case are dealt with compassionately but who will you believe? Totally unexpectedly the author throws a massive curveball into the proceedings complicating these investigations even further but heightening the tension and the addictive factor! Her use of text messages, voicemails and newspaper articles and interviews further adds to the belief these cases could be genuine rather than the work of a very creative mind. However it’s the inclusion of the podcast The Whole Truth investigating the Gavin Parrie roadside rapist case and a possible miscarriage of justice that is the icing on the cake. As you read these episodes you can clearly hear the voice of the podcaster, every word pitch perfect, the tone spot on. Cara Hunter has nailed this format to the extent I wanted to log on to Spotify and download this series! Personally I love this approach to crime writing, incorporating these modern day styles of communication only serves to enhance the narrative. Plus if the plot line isn’t exciting enough, you have little snippets of intimate personal details of Fawley and his team to feast upon, interwoven throughout which again adds to the feeling these are real people with real lives and not simply fictional police personnel. These glimpses of personal lives together with a degree of office politics that sees certain individuals jostling for prime position within the team lends a depth to each character that makes this series so readable. It is easy to imagine these characters being brought to life on the big screen rather than simply on these pages.

This latest DI Fawley investigation is yet another example of crime writing at its best, bound to delight Cara Hunter fans and no doubt attract a few more. Cleverly and tightly constructed, there’s never any chance for eye rolling or disbelief in this plot line! You know you’re in safe hands with this author with a series that is second to none. Be warned though; you’ll have to forget everything else on your to do list because the minute you open the book you will not be able to tear yourself away. I just had to finish it in one sitting, each component equally compelling. I cannot wait for the next case!! My thanks as always to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read.

I was looking forward to this novel by Cara Hunter following an earlier audible book by Cara Hunter. The layout of this book was not for me and interrupted my enjoyment and, for me, did not flow and keep me interested.

I read the book and submit my honest review. Fans of Cara Hunter will enjoy this novel but it was not for me.

I have given a 3-star review.


I WANT TO THANK NETGALLEY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY OF READING AN ADVANCED COPY OF THIS BOOK

I don't like jumping into a series midway through and didn't realise this was book five when I started it however was extremely grateful for the list of characters and short "bios". This is a great idea which should be done more often.

Unfortunately, the book didnt gel with me. It started off really well but I found the podcasts/news articles/postcard/emails etc broke up the flow of the book too much (having to enlarge to see some of them) and it got way too twisty for my liking. I was constantly having to look back to see who a "supporting character" was when they were mentioned.

Other than Fawley and Quinn all the other officers tended to be much of a muchness to me.

I have a couple of "loose ends" - although these may be an ongoing plot from previous books in the series.

Is there a reason for King's dislike for Fawley?
Who was the leak to the press?

By all means not a bad book, just didn't click for me.

Thanks to Penguin General UK who provided the advanced copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

Di Fawley book 5. I love this series and the latest one does not disappoint! This follows Cara Hunter’s style of narrative mixed with police interviews, media, podcasts, emails and more and I love this format. There are two plots running through this book - a sexual abuse case and a murder. There’s great character development of some of the team members too. I’m even more excited to see this series on screen now 🥳 Cara Hunter smashes police procedurals and it’s definitely worth reading this series in order as you’ll want to read them all (although there is an excellent summary of the team at the beginning)! Thank you to Cara, penguin and netgalley for the advance copy

This was the first book of the DI Fawley book series that I’ve read and I really enjoyed it! I read most of it in one sitting. I loved how social media was linked into it which made it relevant to the times! A brilliant read

The Whole Truth is the fifth book in the series featuring DI Adam Fawley. One thing is for sure: the series isn’t getting stale in the slightest. Cara Hunter, once again, sets up an excellent, twisty mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats trying to guess whodunnit. When an Oxford student accuses one of the university’s professors of sexual assault, it feels like we’ve been here before. Only the case isn’t as familiar as one would think, it involves the shining female star of the department as the predator and a six foot male rugby player as the victim. What is the whole truth? Fawley better get to it because there is also someone watching who wants to cause trouble. If you haven’t yet started this series, do so now. It doesn’t feel necessary to start from book one, but that would enhance the series with the additional character development. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a good mystery series to check out.

I have enjoyed previous books by Cara Hunter, but this one didn't quite do it for me.
Firstly I really don't like the use of social media, tweets etc in books. Ebooks especially I find it makes it very disjointed and confusing.
Some parts I didn't find particularly plausible, but maybe those more familiar with English police procedure would know how things can escalate like it did for Adam.
The book is very obviously left open for another book in the series and I will be reading it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for my ARC in return for an honest review.

I think this is the fifth book concerning DI Adam Fawley but I was so engrossed in it that I breezed through it in one sitting. The writing is so well done, so clever and readable, but with humour and wit throughout. An Oxford student has accused an academic leader of sexual assault – but while the crime isn’t new, the circumstances feel different. For one, the victim is a he and the supposed predator is a she – but can Adam and his team figure out the truth? In tandem, there’s someone watching on who is only too happy to cause mischief and mayhem for all officers, and especially Adam. The author gives great background detail for readers at the beginning of the book and while I hadn’t known all the back story to the characters, I didn’t feel that my enjoyment was any less. I really liked the writing style and plot, so perfectly paced.

This was my first time reading a book in this series & I was not let down! Excellent plot brilliant characters & I loved the writing style of this author Will definitely read more!

Cara hunter the whole truth

I have read all the previous D I Fawley books (although you dont need to have read the previous ones, in my opinion it is better if you do)

An Oxford student accuses a professor of sexual assault. The professor is female. And the accuser is male.

D I fawley, has his work cut out, trying to find out the whole truth.

This book was very exciting- trying to figure out who was lying, i changed my mind so many times. Brilliant read.

Exciting news that the D I Fawley books are to be made into a tv series.

This was my first book by this author, and I loved it!
It's a well-crafted detective story around a team from the Thames Valley Police force.
It is actually two compelling stories in one book. Very cleverly written with inconceivable twists and turns.
The plot starts off about a sexual harrassment charge brought forward by an Oxford University student against a professor.
But it soon transpires via various well-executed subplots that there is more than meets the eye.
I don't write spoilers into my reviews. So, this is as much as you get.
Buckle up, settle in for a ride, and expect the unexpected.
And make sure to clear space in your calendar. There is no putting this book down.

This is book 5 of a brilliant series and usual series rules apply. Even though the main story is self-contained, please please do start from the beginning and read in order. If for no other reason than they are all cracking books in themselves.
So... Oh dear... Adam Fawley really gets himself into a bit of a pickle in this book. Along with wife Alex this time too. One that really looks like the end for him. But that's not for discussion here - spoilers!
We start with a bit of a strange one. There's an accusation of assault at the university. Strange, you ask. Well, yes, it involves a student accusing a member of staff but the student is a six foot hulking male and the staff member a slight woman. Fawley's team are called in to investigate and it soon becomes apparent that it is becoming a bit of a case of he-said/she-said. Needless they chip away at what little evidence they have and start to build up a picture.
Meanwhile, a face from Fawley's past is released from prison; the Roadside Rapist. Albeit tagged and monitored, Alex and Fawley can't help but fear that he will come good on his protestations of innocence and that he was framed and seek revenge from Alex, one of his early victims, and who played an instrumental part in his conviction.
As with previous books in this series there's a lot of multimedia - traditional and social - interspersed throughout the narrative. We have podcast transcripts, texts and whatsaps, interviews, emails, phonecalls, PM reports, as well as newspaper articles. I find this to be a very effective way of doing an info dump without having to labour over many pages of narrative. Kinda a short sharp shock. It also assists with pacing as it allows the story to progress at quite a lick and, for me anyway, brings a breath of realism and fresh air into the way of storytelling.
As well as being a cracking series with regard to the crimes being committed and (hopefully) solved, this series stands out as one of the best for character development and background of all the main players in Fawley's team and home-life. I know this irks some but, for me, that's the whole point of a series, especially in this genre. Getting to know the characters so they become almost like family or friends. Seeing how they interact and develop, make mistakes, learn and grow. All the things that make them real. So much so that I almost feel bereft at the end of a book knowing that I have to say goodbye to them for a while. But then that just means it's all the more special when we all reconnect in the next book.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

I read this in 3 days! Absolutely incredible. The best one by far. I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through. And now that they’ve announced they’re going to be making it a tv series I can’t wait! I hope she continues to write more of these books because I am absolutely addicted! Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin for sending me an ARC!

I hadn't read any in the series and I was initially put off by the long cast list at the front BUT I found I really didn't need all that as the characters were easy to understand. I liked the long cast; each had a separate, believable life. Will definitely buy others in the series to read. Clever plot.

D. I. Adam Fawley is back in the latest addition to Cara Hunter’s Oxford based crime series. It isn’t necessary to read the preceding novels to enjoy The Whole Truth but your understanding of the characters’ back stories would be enhanced and they are all excellent books.

A theme of ‘she said, he said’ is prominent in this book. A male students has accused his academic supervisor, a woman, of sexual assault, an allegation that is proving problematic to confirm. Alongside this investigation, Fawley’s team are conducting inquiries into the suspicious death of a young woman who has fallen from a railway bridge. Fawley himself has the additional pressure of knowing that a man, dubbed the roadside rapist, who threatened him and his family on prosecution, has been released from prison. As events proceed it becomes clear that Adam’s career is in real danger of collapsing around him.

There is plenty going on in this fast paced, very well plotted and written thriller. The author uses her signature style of blending social media commentary into her narrative. It is such an effective way of making the whole story come alive. Another strength of this book is the depth of characterisation. The members of Adam’s team are very authentic and there is real insight into their lives as police officers and human beings.

In summary, this is a really clever novel with plenty of interesting angles and strands. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin for an ARC in return for an honest review.

This is my second Cara Hunter book (weirdly, I read the first one this time last year) and I absolutely loved it!

In the previous book I felt it went one plot twist too far, but this one was perfect. There are so many little threads to the plot that you don't quite know where they all fit together but they do, and often in surprising ways.

The main plot involves a male student making an accusation of sexual abuse against his female professor, so we follow DI Fawley's team as they investigate the allegation. Meanwhile, DI Fawley's wife is pregnant qnd stressed about the recent release of someone convicted of attacking her 18 years previously. Add into the mix a crisis for Fawley that impacts on his job and there is a lot going on in this great book.

Something I loved about the last book was the inclusion of police reports, tweets, news articles, and documents and these are once again utilised to great effect here.

I really MUST go back and read the 3 previous books in the series.

Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin for access to this eARC - I have no doubt it will do excellently when it is published.

A very enjoyable read - several different storylines running alongside each other - and a satisfying conclusion. I will definitely read the other books in this series - recommended