I think this is the best instalment so far in this series. There's a lot of questions to be answered, there's a gripping and solid plot, and a the characters are evolving.
I can't wait to read other stories by this author.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

Millie Westlake is asked to investigate a daisy-shaped tattoo, but this investigation will lead Millie to find a tattoo artist, the history of the woods and a dark past.

This is another page-turner in the Whitecliff Bay Mystery series. I could not get enough of this narrative and found myself thinking where has the time gone?
Wilkinson does leave the reader with cliffhangers which, I am not keen on, but this will only want all readers craving for more.

The Ones Who Are Hidden by Kerry Wilkinson is the fourth book of the
Whitecliff Bay mysteries, a new series by this brilliant author. I have enjoyed this series from the very first book called "The One Who Fell"
I love the character Millie Westlake.
When Oliver discovers a small tattoo behind his ear, he does not remember going to have this done. He has never been drunk enough to remember staggering into a tattoo parlour to have this done!! Oliver
calls on Millie Westlake to help him find out when he got this. When Millie looks at his small tattoo, they find someone else has the same tattoo, behind her ear, a woman called Georgia in nearby Steeple's End. She does not remember getting it done. The tattoo on both of them is of a delicate, but barely visible. Interlinked triangles in the shape of a daisy.

How can two strangers have matching tattoos, they didn’t know they had?

Millie finds an artist who remembers giving someone the same tattoo twenty years ago. Someone who spent years hiding in the isolated woods outside Whitecliff, which is the same place unidentified bodies were once found…................

When Millie gets closer to answers, she witnesses a shocking robbery that changes everything. And as whispers of what happened in the woods decades ago become louder, how much danger will Millie, Georgia and Oliver put themselves in, to uncover the mystery of the daisy shaped markings and the dark truth about their pasts?

WoW! This book is So Good I found it hard to put it down and do my house cleaning and cook our tea.......So glad for Take aways!!!!
I highly recommend this series......Its been a roller coaster ride!

Big Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Ones Who Are Hidden is the 4th book in the Whitecliff Bay series. I am really enjoying this series and this one is no exception. I am really enjoying getting to know more about the characters and seeing them grow. Again this is a complete page turner which I read in one sitting. and I would recommend that the series is read in order to fully understand the back story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

The Ones Who Are Hidden by Kerry Wilkinson

Published: May 15, 2023
Bookouture
Genre: Thriller
Pages: 346
KKECReads Rating: 5/5
I received a copy of this book for free, and I leave my review voluntarily.

Kerry Wilkinson is originally from the county of Somerset; Kerry spent way too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel.' When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike, hikes up something, or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.

“No more.”

Millie is once again caught up in a mystery that only seems to draw her in as she digs into it. Millie is also ready to stop playing nice and start taking what she wants.

THIS SERIES IS SO GOOD. I really hope there is another book because the ending of this one has me screaming.

I love this series so much. The story flows so smoothly; Kerry is a phenomenal storyteller. I love Millie. She is so fierce! I love Guy; he is brooding and witty.

This storyline was spooky, but I loved how it unfolded. The mystery pulls you in before shooting you out again. The pacing was so smooth, and the plot was engaging.

This series is so fantastic. This would make such a great television series!

While not my favorite installation into the series, I did enjoy this one in one sitting. I loved getting to know more of the characters. A few were missing and a few were suddenly different. There were a lot of stories happening here and some of them go all the way back to book one. I was intrigued to find out some information. You never know what will come back up in this series I will be here to review and buy the next one, too.

The Whitecliff Bay mysteries have matured into some of the best books in today's libraries. Moving from The One Who Fell through The Ones Who Are Hidden, Kerry Wilkinson has built this community into a place you'd recognize should you drive through as well as these characters becoming much more real to this reader. The continuing story threads make the stories richer, they feel like friends you're catching up with while you also try to puzzle the mysteries. How could two people, neighbors even, have the same tattoo and neither one noticed it before? What does it mean? I'm definitely hooked on Wilkinson's series.

The fourth book in the Whitecliff Bay Mystery series, The Ones Who Are Hidden is most definitely a book I was waiting for after finishing the third. I was looking forward to rejoining Millie in Whitecliff and catching up with her.

This is a series that I do recommend you read in order. If only to truly understand the characters, Millie herself has had a complicated life, especially over the past few years and the previous books explore some of what has happened.

This is a series that just seems to get better with every book. In The Ones Who Are Hidden, the guitar teacher of Millie's son Eric, shows her a tattoo that he has behind his ear he has no clue how it got there. Millie being Millie let's her curiosity take over and finds herself digging up much more than she bargained for.


Kerry Wilkinson writes such intriguing stories, be it mysteries or psychological thrillers. His characters are like friends, well, Millie definitely is. I liked that Millie is growing as the series goes on. She is coming into her own, slowly but surely. I think it's about time she started defending herself, so I loved her doing this in this book.

I started reading this and again was hooked from the first page right to the last. The mystery had me glued to my kindle and the twists did what they should. I was guessing right up to the end. As I expect from this series now, it was a cliffhanger ending that just left me in anticipation for book five! Another excellent instalment by Kerry Wilkinson.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ebook in exchange for my honest review

When hidden daisy tattoos drive in a Gora phobic to leave her home Millie knows the story has to be bigger than she first thought but like always Millie has other issues Guys nephew is back and tries to disparage him to Millie Millie also finds out that Alex and Rachel are expecting a baby and since she is taking over most of the parenting duties she asked Alex for custody of Eric but of course he will not give up control that easy. She’s hanging out with Jack and Richie still but has reservations about all that she knows when it comes to Jack and his loyalty I love the continuing saga of Millie Westlake in the strange but oh so interesting mysteries she gets involved with it like always even though she witnessed a robbery that will not be the most dangerous situation to find herself in in the fourth book of the White Cliff Bay mysteries I always want to say more than I should in these reviews I absolutely love these books and find the mysteries she involves herself in to be so interesting and it’s not always just the main mystery but the subplots that move the story along from book to book and chapter to chapter Kerrie Wilkinson has definitely found herself a winner with these books in this character I love that instead of a romance it was a girl in her mentor and although neither one are perfect they essentially are and I love them so much Guy and Millie makes for such a great duo and I love that Guy solves most of the mysteries the way they did back in the day and his old school archives play a pivotal part in these modern mysteries. If you love cozy mysteries that or not so cozy but gripping and intriguing then you will love The White Cliff Bay Mysteries by Carrie Wilkinson It truly is mysteries for the thinking reader. Whip lovable characters in great dialogue you cannot go wrong with these books. Another five star read by such a great author. I received this book from Net Galley and Bookoucher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

I certainly hope this is not the end of this series as there are still secrets to be unveiled! It was good to see Millie finally challenge her ex about gaining custody of their son, and also to find out who was behind “outing” Millie’s affair with an MP. Along with all this, Millie is asked to help solve the mystery of a tattoo behind the ears of two unrelated people.

To the reader, Millie and Guy are familiar characters in this fourth book in the Whitecliff Bay Mystery series. Millie is seeing more of Eric and continues to build her rapport with him. Her ex-husband's motives for this increased contact are revealed, and Millie's strength of character is evident in their exchanges. Another mystery draws Millie into its web; again, it's dark and disturbing. Millie is also an unwilling witness to a crime that makes her think about her life and choices. Her friends have secrets that add mystery to the story, and Millie remains a character the reader invests in and likes.

I like the main protagonists, the twisty mysteries and Whitecliff Bay's multilayered society.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

Gripping, hard to put down and mystery filled, [book:The Ones Who Are Hidden|125182648], had me turning the pages wanting more!

Oliver discovers a small tattoo behind his ear that he never knew he had. He has no recollection of ever getting it. Stranger yet, he finds Georgia, a woman living nearby who has the same small tattoo behind her ear as well. Two people, two tattoos and a mystery about how they obtained them was intriguing and I had to know more. Georgia and Oliver call in Millie Westlake, an amateur sleuth to help them find answers.

Millie is also coping with being present during a robbery and is questioned about it. Like the previous books in the series, Millie is also dealing with her ex-husband and their custody arrangement.

This series just keeps getting better! Each new book in the series becomes my favorite. I enjoy the character development and mystery in each book. Plus, Wilkinson ends the book with cliffhangers which leaves readers wanting more!

I enjoyed the mysteries in this book and how things unfolded. This book progresses at a nice pace and there was never any downtime. Things get a little dicey as the twits and reveals come into play, and I found myself crossing my fingers hoping for the best!

This is a series which does not disappoint, and I have a feeling that Kerry Wilkinson is just getting warmed up!

Well written, gripping, shocking and hard to put down!

What a fabulous series this has been, plenty of twists and turns
And then add on the cliffhangers some solved some not
Love the storylines
Love the characters
Hurry up number 5

Thank you netgalley, Kerry Wilkinson and Bookouture

4.5 Stars
‘Your tattoo… it’s exactly like mine.’ She hesitates. ‘But – I’ve never noticed it before. I must have had it since I was little.’ The ink markings on both of them are delicate, barely visible. Interlinked triangles in the shape of a daisy. when Georgia and Oliver first come to amateur sleuth Millie Westlake for help with their daisy-shaped markings she thinks the tattoos are a joke. A funny, if unusual, link between two strangers. In the seaside town of Whitecliff, stranger things have happened. Millie investigates along with god father Guy & they uncover a cult that lived in the woods decades ago. Millie witnesses a shocking robbery that changes everything. And as whispers of what happened in the woods decades ago become louder, how much danger will Millie, Georgia and Oliver put themselves in, to uncover the mystery of the daisy-shaped markings?
The fourth book in the series & whilst it could be read on its own there are several ongoing threads so I’d recommend starting at the beginning. This series started slowly & with each book it's just got better & better, the relationships have grown & developed especially Millie’s relationships with Guy & Jack plus she's becoming more forceful with ex Alex. A well written well paced book with strong characters. The mystery surrounding the tattoos is intriguing & had me on the edge of my seat, the robbery has a surprising solution. I look forward to the next book as there are still secrets to be revealed
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

a tattoo
a cult
and an abducted child

when a young man discovers his tattoo, he is confused as he knows he has never gotten a tattoo so why is there one behind his ear

when another person comes forward with a similar tattoo nothing makes any sense

a strange tale but it all makes sense in the end

In The Ones Who Are Hidden, Kerry Wilkinson weaves a suspenseful mystery that keeps readers on their toes. The central premise of matching tattoos and the search for their origin serves as the foundation for a more complex and dark story. The parallel track of a robbery adds an extra layer of intrigue and keeps the readers engaged. While the main mystery is somewhat predictable, it has enough twists to keep things interesting.
Millie's character development continues in this book as she becomes more assertive and takes control of her life. The supporting characters, such as Oliver, are well-developed and add depth to the story. The author also sets up potential plotlines for future books in the series, making readers eager to continue following Millie's adventures.
Overall, The Ones Who Are Hidden is a well-written and engaging mystery novel that is perfect for fans of the genre. While it can be read as a standalone, it is recommended to read the previous books in the Whitecliff Bay Mystery series to fully appreciate Millie's character arc and the ongoing storylines.

Another great read in what is becoming a favourite series for me,
Unusual main plots, both with twists and turns and again the brilliant irreverent humour which is a much loved feature of the author’s writing. The subplot bubbles along nicely too and we STILL don’t know the whole truth about what happened to Millie’s parents.

4 Stars
One Liner: It gets better!

Oliver and Georgia have identical tattoos behind their ears. Neither is connected to the other and remembers how they got the tattoo. When Oliver asks Millie to help solve the puzzle, she agrees to help. They find an artist who remembers the tattoo design and gives them a name to follow up. Soon, they realize that something more sinister has happened in the past, and it is far from over.
In the parallel track, Millie happens to be in a store where a robbery occurs. She is shocked but tries her best to help find the culprit. Yet, she is unsure of the details until things began to fall into place. Of course, Millie also has to deal with her personal issues and decide if she wants a confrontation.
The story comes in Millie’s third-person POV.

My Thoughts:
Similar to the previous books, this one also has multiple tracks going simultaneously. However, Guy has a limited role, with Millie and Oliver doing most of the investigating.
It’s nice seeing Millie become a little more assertive and try to take control of her life instead of letting others override her. I’m relieved that she takes a small step in handling her ex-husband. Hope she continues to stand up for herself.
The main mystery is a little predictable but has a couple of twists to keep the readers interested. The theme, as such, is something I’m not too fond of, though this one focuses more on emotions.
The parallel robbery track is simpler but aligns with her personal life, giving her a greater insight into the issue. The track with Guy and Craig also progresses. It’s not over yet. There could be a few more reveals lined up.
Jack and Rishi seem to be having issues, though we’ll have to see how they will sort things out (or if they will). I’m not sure about the time jump and ages (there seems to be some mismatch, which I hope the editors will sort out in the final copy).
Staying true to the series theme, this book, too, ends with a cliffhanger about Millie’s next move (I have a guess, so let’s see if I’ll be right). The cases are solved, so that shouldn’t be a problem if you choose to read this as a standalone. Though I recommend reading the previous books to understand Millie’s character arc.

To summarize, The Ones Who Are Hidden is a decently paced mystery with some answers and more questions left for the next book. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. This series is getting stronger, for sure.
Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

Firstly I do recommend you start with The One Who Fell and read the other two books in order before you carry on with this one. If you haven't already read the previous books, or if you haven't read my reviews of them, I will repeat...
Warning! This publisher is renown for back filling books with ads etc. The copy I read ended VERY early. So you don't get caught out, I would really recommend that you find out where the story ends in the version you are reading before you start!
Also, this author has a passion for cliffhangers. I hate them, I see them as nothing but unnecessary blackmail and totally avoidable. But I also like his books so I guess I have to suck it up!
With all the above in mind I wasn't completely sure I would carry on but, all things considered, the positives outweighed the negatives... It wasn't a hard decision to be honest.
So... in this, her fourth outing, Millie is approached by Oliver who is a bit concerned about a strange tattoo behind his ear that he has only just discovered and that he has no knowledge of receiving. He has also heard of another person with the same tattoo, Georgia, again no prior knowledge before hers was also discovered. Millie is initially as confused as the two of them but agrees to investigate... Obviously - it'd be a very short book if she didn't...!
Again this story hit the ground running and got off to a good start. The author is a favourite of mine basically cos he subscribes to the no nonsense school of writing - included great banter and witty observational skills but leave out the waffle and padding. This way the story gets on with itself very well indeed. His characterisation is also spot on, he really must spend every waking hour that he isn't writing people-watching!
The story is both interesting and intriguing. The main reason I love his books, and the main reason I will keep on reading this and any other books he publishes. While we are on the subject of any other books, I do really miss Andrew... any chance of him making a comeback, please?
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

This series just continues to get better and I can't wait for book 5. Millie is asked to investigate 2 people who have small butterfly tattoos behind their ears. It leads her to investigate a cult- which could turn out to be dangerous. Guy's knowledge of the local area is very helpful, as always. Her best friend continues to have struggles and the book ends on a bit of a cliff hanger . I just wasn't ready to leave it there and I hope we get some answers in the next book!