I’ve loved both of Carol Wyer’s series (Robyn Carter and Natalie Ward) and was thrilled to see she tried something new with a stand-alone novel. While this is a bit slower than her previous work, it was still tense, emotional, and dark like her other books. I did feel the beginning was a little repetitive which made the mystery somewhat predictable. While it wasn’t my favorite of hers, I’ll still be picking up whatever she writes next! If you’re looking for a slow burn mystery, this is for you.

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Thank you to the publishers for providing me with an eARC through NetGalley!

I thought this was a fairly strong book, though not without its flaws. I encountered a few minor issues, but nothing too significant. I was curious to find out what would happen next, although it didn't hold my attention as tightly as I had expected. There were some unexpected twists that I appreciated.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for providing me with a complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own.

This book has a very well written plot. The storyline is tense. There was suspense and twists and turns throughout.
This is a gripping and chilling read.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

For me, Behind Closed Doors was a solid thriller that could have been better with a little more plot refining! The concept is interesting – two kidnappings thirty years apart that share more than a passing similarity. I’m always a fan of dual timelines, and I feel like Wyer did an excellent job at balancing the two time periods.

I liked the beginning and the ending of Behind Closed Doors the best. The beginning was super gripping and made the reader want to find out the truth. The ending was satisfying and tense, if a little too easily wrapped up. However, the middle is where it falls apart a bit for me. I felt like it was unrealistic that no one went to the police despite the circumstances, and the main character had one too many underground connections for it to feel plausible.

I liked the main character, but I thought she was too trustworthy, to the point where it pulled me out of the story. I’m also not a huge fan of using amnesia as a plot device, which I feel like is super common in thrillers. I did appreciate that there wasn’t really any romance in the book, which helped it not feel dragged out. Overall, I recommend Behind Closed Doors if the premise sounds interesting, but I would prepare to suspend your disbelief!

Thanks to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer (Amazon Publishing UK), and Carol Wyer for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Fun but ultimately not the most memorable thriller! Would recommend to anyone looking for something easy and exciting.

Thank you Netgalley for this book! I'm gutted it took me so long to read it but im so glad i did! A great book!

Great Book!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgally for an ARC

This story is fast-paced crime thriller. The main character is a strong and independent woman who fights and does everything necessary to keep her daughter safe and healthy.

A good story development, a case that will make you doubt everything until the end

A good read, nicely gripping and some good twists to keep you guessing. I'll look out for more from the author based on this.

I really enjoyed this book. I was surprised at some of the twists in this book. I would definitely recommend this book.

I read this one a while ago but never reviewed. I loved the non-binary representation in this book and I had so many hunches throughout the entire novel. Personally, the ending didn't really do it for me and overall knocked the book down a star. It was a fun and easy read and a good thriller to start out with. I've decided to reread it for fun soon!

3.5 stars!

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

I normally love this author’s books but I really struggled with this one 😔. I ended up giving up half way through as I just found the storyline too unbelievable and that the main character who was just a journalist asks a friend who’s a private investigator who can find out all this information had me rolling my eyes 👀

Stacey O'Hara had been kidnapped thirty years ago as a teenager, losing a finger and part of an ear in this traumatic ordeal. Her father had refused to pay the ransom and she has never forgiven him for this and the police had never found the perpetrators.

In the present time Jack her ex husband is desperate for help as his daughter Lyra has been kidnapped for ransom. He thinks she can help because of her previous experience and she is an investigative journalist.

Is it a coincidence that the two cases are so similar? Can Stacey remember her past trauma to save Lyra?

This was a well written book that kept me turning the pages desperate to find out how this would all end.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

Really enjoyed this book, kept me guessing right until the end. A gripping read that I could not put down. Carol Wyer books never disappoint!

Another great read by Carol
A stand alone story
She absolutely nailed this one
Love carol’s books if you haven’t read any you must
Thanks NetGalley

I was lucky to receive an advance copy of Behind Closed Doors by Carol Wyer from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review and opinion. This is the first book I've read by Carol Wyer and believe me it definitely won't be the last! I thought the book was so well written and had me hooked from the first page. I found this book to be spine tingling and there were plenty of twists and turns. It kept me guessing right up until the end. I found the storyline very entertaining and loved how it went between past and present. My recommendation is for you to do yourself a big favor and read this ASAP!

I loved the premise of this book, and the hostage-situation opener really grabbed me. The story became even more intriguing when we discover Stacey suffers from memory loss and we have an unreliable character on our hands. This continues throughout the book and has us wondering if Stacey’s own experience, and her personal relationship with Lyra, is hindering the hunt for the kidnapper.

Despite a strong plot line, Behind Closed Doors had something missing for me. It felt like it was continually on the edge of something amazing, but never quite making it. Honestly, I can’t quite put my finger on what was missing, though. A tighter chain of events and a more dramatic atmosphere spring to mind. I also felt Stacey was lacking slightly as a character. I just didn’t feel empathy for her and it didn’t feel like she had gone through such a massive ordeal as a teenager. That disconnect prevented me from really engaging with the book.

I think by the ending, Behind Closed Doors redeemed itself a little for me. Plus, there are many excellent reviews on Goodreads, so it seems my thoughts are purely on personal preference and this might still be worth a read for many others.

Whoa! Fast-paced, creepy, and emotional. You can tell this book is written by Carol Wyer. It reads so true to her form. I was really drawn into the story and the characters. I loved the Northern settings (yay, Lancashire!!).

There are a few plot twists that made my head spin, which I loved!!

Another winner from one of my favourite thriller writers.

When Stacey's stepdaughter is kidnapped in a similar fashion to her own kidnapping, Stacey is determined to do all she can to help her. With Stacey's kidnapper never found, could it be the same person behind it again? This was a clever story, where I didn't pick the ending. The audio was fantastic!