After being a little unsure about the last book in this series Trick or Treat was a great read. Imogen Grey is on the hunt for a missing boy, abducted outside his home. She’s working without her partner as Miles is now working for a private security company. I was so impressed by the writing in this and how the author brought together all the little individual story strands as part of the main plot. There was even strands from previous books that became connected to the abduction plot. Very clever.

A kidnapped kid, a troubled relationship, and a traumatic backstory kept me reading Trick or Treat.

What Worked:
Sensitive handling of the aftermath of a brutal rape. The author does an excellent job of describing flashbacks of the episode without getting too graphic—but you get the drift, for sure. The victim’s trauma and the resulting damage to the current relationship are heartbreakingly portrayed.
A nice mystery—kidnapped kids get my attention and the cast of characters appropriately creepy.

What Doesn’t Work so Well:
Some stilted dialogue—just didn’t flow but I’m picky about dialogue so….
Some of the action scenes lacked the kind of pace I would expect—just a little slow.
Ok—this is definitely just me, but with a title like Trick or Treat I’m expecting more than just a story set near Halloween.

Overall, Trick or Treat is a neatly written mystery. Though it is the seventh in the series, the book reads very well on its own. A good page-turner.

I admit I wasn't fully up to date with this series, but that didn't actually detract from the story.. A teenager is somewhere he shouldn't be and witnesses the kidnapping of a young boy. He calls 999 and anonymously reports it. Meanwhile the kidnappers have been in touch with the parents and warned them not to involve the police. DS Imogen Grey and her team have to tread carefully as the parents haven't contacted them directly.
She gets a vibe from the father that all is not well and when the money drop goes wrong and the mother is stabbed, she starts looking deeper into the father.
At the same time Adrian Miles is now working for a private security company and is looking for the people who assaulted him. He is still struggling to come to terms with what happened and so far has been unable to confide in Imogen. Both threads of the story collide with explosive fall out and Imogen has to pick her way through to get to the truth.
Nice read

Thank you Netgalley and Author Katerina Diamond for this ARC.

I have never read this author before and didn't realize this was the seventh book in a detective series, so that may very well explain things, but I felt like I had read a totally different book than everyone else who read it. I was confused through most of it. I hated the writing style. It was so slow and focused on the detective rather than the case for most if the book.

Loved this book and the storyline made for an interesting compelling read. Have read many books by this author and this wasn’t my favourite, however still one to read, and will be enjoyed if it’s your first Diamond book or if you have read others.

It's the morning of Halloween when six year old Marcus Carlyle is taken from outside his house. The only witness is a teenage boy who is up to no good and torn between doing the right thing and wanting to keep his wrongdoings a secret.

Following an anonymous tip off, Detective Imogen Grey is called to the street, where the abduction took place. However, when she visits Marcus Carlyle's parents they claim everything is fine. But where is Marcus? Is there more than meets the eye? And if so, how much more?

Trick or Treat is the seventh book in the Detective Imogen Grey series. I have read one or two books from the series, and whilst I would love to go back and read the ones I have missed, I have to say that I did not find that having not read them all put me at a hindrance when reading this novel.

The thing which made me most enjoy Trick or Treat is the fact that Katerina Diamond is a remarkable storyteller. The book is complex; there are lots of characters within the book and lots of different story threads. Whilst sometimes this can be messy, Katerina Diamond has a way of developing all these leads enough to intrigue you, and pulls them together to shock and surprise you.

This book is dark and traumatic. It is certainly not for the light-hearted but it is compelling, full of twists and perfect for crime mystery lovers.

This is the first book that i have read from this author. I am a bit of a crime thriller addict and this did not disappoint. Firstly the book does not rely on blood and gore, it focuses on the plotline and the character development. The story centres around the kidnap of a young boy, however this is just the start and as the plot develops you learn it goes so much deeper. The book is well written and the characters have depth, the plotline is exciting from the beginning to the end and enough is left to leave you satisfied but also wanting to read another. I would certainly recommend this to all lovers of crime thrillers.

It’s been two years since the last DS Imogen Grey novel, but book seven is back with a bang! As soon as I started Trick or Treat I was hooked from the get go. A stranger, a child and a liar who will stop at nothing. This book draws you in and keeps you enthralled until the very end. With some great twists and turns this book is smart and shocking as Imogen and her team do their best to find a child who was taken from his house on Halloween. A fabulous five star read you will be unable to put down. Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author for the chance to review.

I loved this book and the characters involved along with the storyline but felt I had.missed something as I have not read the previous books in the series, something I will have to remedy.Thanks to Avon book uk and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

I am a HUGE fan of Katerina Diamond, having read pretty much of all her books I was so excited to get reading this and felt hugely grateful for having an ARC through NetGalley.

Wow, this book did not disappoint at all - I would go to say its on par with the rest of her novels.

The storyline follows Imogen Grey on another case, little Marcus is seen being snatched by a young teenager who phones the crime in only when Imogen gets to the parents house they tell her no their son is fine! Marcus is of course not fine and Imogen has to investigate what is really going on with young Marcus and the parents.

This is such a good read - great timing too (in time for Halloween). I love Imogen Grey's character and the style of writing that Katerina Diamond demonstrates during her novels. They grip my attention and keep me fully engaged, eager to find out more and what is going on. I am also quite invested with how she manages her relationship with an ex policeman and this makes for disturbing reading.

Another win for me - thanks to NetGalley, Katerina Diamond and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts on this novel.

I devoured this book.. it has been a while since the last book in this series left me reeling and a I was so excited to be approved for an early copy of Trick or Treat. And let me tell you, once again it had me hooked. So much is going on all the time but never so much that you can’t keep up. This can be read as a stand alone but I strongly recommend reading it from the start and get to know these characters. This is book 7 and they just keep surprising me. Easily all the stars for this one again.

6 year old Marcus is kidnapped from in front of his home on Halloween. There is a witness, one that is doing something that he should not be doing so he anonymously makes the call to the police. Imogen Grey is called to the scene and is determined to get Marcus back. At the same time Adrian Miles is still struggling with what happened to him 14 months earlier. He hasn’t told a soul but he I struggled on the hunt for his attacker. Now working in private security he uses his access to get information on those he believes responsible.

It is a hard book to put down and I did have a few late nights this week reading it. Nailed it once again Katerina.

Thanks o Avon Books UK and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book although I hadn't read the others in the series. It was a gripping storyline that kept me on the edge of my seat, it was well written with good characters.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for allowing me to read this book which I can definitely recommend.

Firstly a big thank you to the team at Avon for my copy to review on netgalley. I absolutely love Katerinas books so was delighted to be reading.

It’d been a busy time recently so this afternoon I sat and devoured this and I was not disappointed.

Fantastic plot and twisty as ever . Compelling and unpredictable.

Fast paced and a exciting exhilarating thriller .

Great to be back with these characters and to see them each stripped back to see their vulnerabilities and love for each other. Its thought provoking and deals with sensitive topics.

Highly recommend if you like your thrillers to grab you from the go!!

Published 14th October

Such a good spooky season read! I got a little nervous when I realized that this was book 7 in a series. I don't normally read out of order thinking that I wouldn't fully grasp the installment without reading the prior ones. But, I don't feel that way with this one! I think this can be read as a standalone novel. Trick or Treat was a bit of a slow-burn with plenty of twists and turns.... ie. my favorite type of book! I would definitely recommend this one! Now I have 6 more books to add to my tbr!

Fantastic crime thriller! I stayed up most of the night to finish this book. First time reading this author but I was able to pick up where last book left off pretty easily. Can’t wait to grab more by author!

This is a series I was introduced to by NetGalley. The previous book was upsetting and when I saw this was available I knew I had to read it to see if Adrian was ok. It took one book from this author to have me invested in a characters wellbeing and this is a series I’ll continue to read. Fast paced with plenty of twists along the way I read this in a day.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for an honest and unbiased opinion.

Wow! It was so good to have Imogen & Adrian back and their story picks up where it left off. I loved the development of their relationship and this book really sorts out any loose ends in a satisfying way. This book is an absolute cracker and the twists kept me guessing right up to the end, the way the kidnapping of Marcus from the street outside his house intermingles with all the other threads is fabulous. The reintroduction of some old characters makes this book grab you and not let you go until the final page where you are left waiting for the next one! 5 stars - well worth the wait!

After their last adventure together, Imogene and Adrian are no longer partners in the Force. She’s still a cop but he’s a private eye. This affected the dynamics of the investigation into a child’s kidnapping, because Imogene is doing all the work on her own, backed up by old and new partners. Her personal relationship with Adrian is also suffering. I really liked the procedural aspect of the novel. A little boy’s life is at stake and there are so many twists and turns. Imogene suspects that someone is involved but she can’t prove it. Adrian is also running his own, off-the-books investigation into something more personal. I loved the ending as well. What I didn’t like was all the internal monologues. I am rooting for these characters and one of them went through something horrifying in the previous volume. In real life, I’d understand, but in a novel I just want them to get on with it so that I can find out what happens. Again, this is not a comment about similar situations in real life, but this is fiction so I’d appreciate a little bit more action. That said, it seems like the characters are ready to move forward and I can’t want to see what happens next.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Avon Books UK!

A really enjoyable and well written crime thriller.
Would be a great adaptation for TV!
Gripping from the first page, and with a great ending, I can’t award it less than 4 stars!

Thank you NetGalley and Katerina Diamond for allowing me to read an ARC of Trick or Treat!

I love this series and was so looking forward to #7 and am happy to say that Katerina Diamond does not disappoint! There’s suspense from the start that makes it hard to put down. The storyline can get very dark and gritty but it is so well written with strong and likeable characters with some added humor to lighten things up. I highly recommend this book and this series and hope that there is a #8 soon.