I had no idea this was part of a series. I wish NetGalley would make that clear like they do here on GoodReads. I haven't read any of six books before this but I was okay figuring this out. Who wouldn't love a good old Halloween detective story? I love the cover too as Autumn is my favourite time of year!

This is a hard case for DI Grey to crack. A little boy is abducted on Halloween and teenager sees the kidnapping so he calls the police. When the police arrive the parents say that their son is fine. This was a really gritty, grab your heart read and seeing as it deals with children it isn't for everyone.

This book was so good and there is a lot going on but that's what kept my interest, it wasn't the same thing being repeated over and over...I hate that. I really liked the characters and how twisty it was. There were many surprises...some I figured out but most I didn't. They say money is the route of all evil. And that ending was the best! I will have to check out more from this series as I enjoyed this so much.

A little boy playing outside on his bike goes missing the kidnappers contact his parents about a ransom and warn them not to contact the police. But a member of the public has seen the crime and has called the police this book is addictive and along with the twists and turns is well worth the 5*

This is my first time reading a book from the Detective Imogen Grey series and it was a delight. I pretty much can't resist a book set in Fall or on Halloween. That combined with a mystery and you might as well call it my kryptonite. I found the story to be gripping and well paced. I do think that despite being part of a series you could read this as a standalone novel which is great. Intricate and well woven mystery. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC.

I received a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books.

This is book 7 in the DS Imogen Grey series.

A lot of mystery books focus on the crime and not give the detectives any backstory. In this series it follows the main characters story, allowing them to have their own lives outside of their job and to develop their personalities, as well as giving the cases their own story. It has the perfect balance between the detectives personal story and the crime being solved.

I throughly enjoyed this book. I found myself completely gripped all the way through it, I couldn’t stop reading!

I did not expect the reveals for the case, completely unexpected. It was very cleverly written! I’m really looking forward to the next book!

If you’ve read the previous books in this series, you definitely need to pick this one up!

Another compelling book from Katerina Diamond and it’s great that despite being a series, they can be read as a standalone as I have to catch up with a few of the books. Imogen and the team trying to solve two different crimes that eventually end up being linked. I got this as an ARC to read and would like to thank the publishers and Netgalley for giving me the chance to read it early. Such a cracking read.

I never repeat the blurb. I simply cannot get enough of these characters and their cases. While Adrian is no longer with the police, inevitably his life and Imogen’s latest case cross paths and events take a dramatic turn – leaves us again nicely poised for the next one, which I hope is not too far away. LOVE IT!!

Trick or Treat by Katerina Diamond There references of the past between the characters were confusing. The kidnapping seemed to be more of a secondary plot and the story was driven more by Imogen and her faltering relationship with Adrian. Since this is the seventh book in the series, reading the previous ones could have made this book more enjoyable.. Ms Diamond's fans are sure to welcome this addition to the series.

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

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

I loved this one. Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it – I had to see how it would end. The characters were well rounded and the narrative felt believable. Gave me chills. Solid five

I'm a fan of Katerina Diamond so was really pleased to receive this advance copy! A tense plot with familiar characters, I really enjoyed it!

Thanks to Netgalley for the loan of this book, much appreciated.
Wow! What an absorbing, brilliant read. Trick or Treat is the 7th book in Katerina Diamond's Detective Imogen Grey series and one of the best in my opinion. Having read her previous 6 books I just couldn't wait to read her latest book in the series and I wasn't disappointed. Fast paced, covering some dark topics, but a totally immersive book, I read it in 2 sittings.
It's Halloween, a little boy is riding his bike at the front of his home when he disappears. His mother receives a telephone call informing her they have her son, demanding money and warning her not to call the police. Across the road a disgruntled teenager has broken into his ex-girlfriends home with the intent of trashing her home. While in the bedroom he witnesses the boy being bundled in the back of a van and takes pictures before ringing the police. Enter DS Grey and Co. Will they manage to find the boy before it's too late? And will Imogen's relationship with ex cop Adrian survive the trauma he experienced in book 6? The answer lies within.
I would urge anyone who is a fan of crime drama to go and purchase this and the other books in the series. You wont be disappointed.

So I always anticipate a late night with a new release from Katerina as this series has captivated me from the start and it still has that hold seven books later now if that's not the marker of a great series what is?

Another master piece from the talented Katerina Diamond. I love the insight into the professional and personal lives of the main characters it makes them human and relatable too and I'm always eager to see where everyone is at.

This instalments sees the fall out from Adrian's attack twelve months before and the demons he wrestles with.
Katerina writes with great sensitivity and care whist dealing with some challenging subjects.

This is a multi layered story that Katerina weaves together expertly had me hooked from the start to finish a masterpiece that always leaves me wanting more, book eight please!

Trick or Treat by Katerina Diamond is the 7th book in the Detective Imogen Grey series. I have really enjoyed this series so far and this new chapter lived up to my expectations.
A six year old boy is snatched from the street where he lives while out playing on is bicycle. A teenage boy witnesses the abduction and phones the police. When the police visit the child’s house his parents deny that their son has been taken.
I was hooked from the beginning of this book and I didn’t want to put it down.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another fantastic installment in this crime series!

I love this series. The writing is always fantastic and gripping. I love the short chapters which always keep me hooked.

I really enjoyed the plot of this one. I love that it is set around Halloween, my favourite time of year.

It's hard not to give spoilers to this series but I'm really glad that it covers some of the issues that it does. It does so in a really sensitive and well done way.

I was hooked till the very end and could not see the ending coming. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat.

As always, I love the characters in this series. I always feel so invested in their lives.

I can't wait to read the next installment in this fantastic series.

Overall, I highly recommend this book and the rest of the books in the series.

TW: rape, murder and violence

This book will hook you from the beginning, a child missing a frightened witness. A determined detective with personal issues of her own.
Fantastic writing, keeps you guessing as to the identity of the perpetrator.. who have they murdered to have this life and why?
It has it all, love, hate , murder, friendship and ultimately a team working together to do what’s right to protect innocent people.
I would recommend this book to anyone that loves reading, James Patterson, Karen Rose, Martina Cole as Katerina Diamond is up there with the best and I for one can’t wait to read her next book.

I could not put this book down! Totally gripping story about a young boy's kidnapping, and the lives of all who are affected by it. Very suspenseful, twisted and absolutely frustrating but in the best kind of way. Definitely recommend.

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Wow what a superb gripping read from Katrina Diamond Adrian Imogen partner has suffered a personal assukt . Being explosive it was taking its toll on him. Imogen who is still in the police is dealing g with a kidnap of a 6 year old boy Marcus. The police received a tip off from someone who was actually watching the kidnap taking place he aS in a house he should not be in so he quickly relayed what was happening as it was taking place. He hung up and got out of the house as soon as possible from there the police were making enquiries around the are when imagine not rd this one omen who seemed to be pleading but her husband said everything was ine. Something didn't seem
M right so they went back and it transpired it was the parents of the missing g boy. But as the kidnappers I stricter no police both we're scared to say to much you will be gripped from the first page you will genuinely not be able to put the book down.with so many twists and turns from the kidnapping and from Adrians looking for his stay here your left wanting to turn page after page as quickly as possible what a climax of a ending the book is everything about this book from page one to the last page will just take I rd your life for a a while So I would suggest you started the book at a time when you do not ha e a lot to do as it will not get done Also if you want sleep then do not do a me and start at 11pm as I didn't sleep at all one absolutely brilliant highly recommended book it's a must must read

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Wow what another great edition this one is to the series!

This book had everything; it was full of twists and turns, suspicion and red herrings to throw you off the scent. So in this one, you do get to know who the bad guy was pretty early on, and all credit to the author for keeping the plot jam packed and completely absorbing till the end.

As always, Katerina’s writing is on point, it’s easy to read and mixed with ulterior motives if you clever enough to work them out. I am not 😂. I didn’t guess the outcome and once again we are left with a cliff hanger ending. I NEED the next book now!!!

I love how the author develops the main characters but also brings some characters back from previous books in the series and continues to develop them with their own stories and returning them to the plot in interesting ways. I also love how she keeps other storylines bubbling away in the background which are separate from the main book plot but just as intriguing!

Overall an excellent thriller of a read! It did what it set out to do and had the elements of a good murder mystery. This one is quite mixed with up past books so I would recommend reading in series order to get the full experience!

With thanks to author #katerinadiamond, #netgalley and #avonbooks for allowing us to read this one early.

Released: October 14th 👏

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I was enticed by the cover of Trick or Treat as much as anything else and as usual didn't realise it was part of a series. In some cases this doesn't hinder the reading experience but in this case I felt I would have enjoyed the book more if I had read other's in the series. Having said that it was still enjoyable as a stand alone.

Initially I struggled with the book because I feel the blurb didn't truly reflect the content of the book so I didn't get what I was expecting. The blurb presents it as a book about the kidnapping of a child from his driveway but actually the kidnapping was more a sideline and the book was led more by the lives of other characters. I felt the focus was primarily on Imogen and her failing relationship with Adrian and on other fairly shady characters within the book. However, once I realised this I enjoyed the book more.

This was a gritty crime drama and I liked it.

An absolute page-turner. very gripping story from page one I read it in 3 sittings. its a 4.5 star book for me

Jason is determined to enact some revenge after being jilted by his girlfriend. When in her house he sees a van pull up and masked men kidnap the little boy on his bike outside. He reports the incident anonymously to the police. When the police knock on the parents door they deny the boy is missing??
DI Imogen Grey perseveres and the parent admit they received a ransom call and scared for Marcus’s safety. As Grey and the team delve deeper into the parents history, there is something that doesn’t add up.
A great crime thriller with plenty of twists that keep you guessing until the end which I really enjoyed. Having not read any of the previous books, the characters and their past events were described so could easily read this as a stand alone book. However I am now going to start with book 1 and start from the beginning!