If I could sum up my thoughts and feelings towards this story into one word, it would be “WOW”. “The Call” pulls you in right in the first chapter and holds you hostage. Filled with twists and intrigue at every corner, information is leaked at the perfect time and in the most perfect way. Keeps you thinking and trying to piece things together. While I had mostly figured out some parts before they were revealed, I still enjoyed each revelation. I loved the writing and the story so much, I’m eager to check out some of the other books from this author.
I enjoyed they were in Canada, and more specifically British Columbia. The mentions of areas I know and have been to many times before helped me relate more with the story. The scenery descriptions are so vivid and brought my own memories back of travelling around the Island - especially the references to the chairs she’d see at bus stops. You can fully visualize the imagery, especially thanks to my personal experiences; so excellent work on capturing that.
Kept thinking of how Melody was nearing a breakdown with just so much stress being introduced over and over again. I found the characters enjoyable, but did not like how disconnected it seemed the sisters were - I had expected them to have had at least a couple more scenes together. Melody was such a brave woman, and I truly wonder what I’d do in her situation.
I found myself thinking about the lack of adequate quality police services and care in small places. I enjoyed her contrasting things in England and Canada; even though words sometimes threw me off a bit. Lastly, about 2/3 the way through chapter 36 there is a line about “enjoying himself” that should be “herself”.
Overall, an amazing read that I strongly recommend to anyone!
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Wow! I couldn’t put it down and read during every free second I could spare. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is a fantastic read, I love Kerry’s work and this was another sold thriller. Full of secrets and lies, I really wondered how it was all going to end!! Loved it!

This story kept me guessing. A page turner…a missing fiancé…a mom and her son…a little girl…secrets and red herrings…family and friends…spend an afternoon with these characters…become immersed in this novel that reads like nonfiction…thanks Netgalley…

Most of us have to happy childhood memories. We think about them with smiles on our faces and we promise ourselves we will go back to that happy place to enjoy it, not only with our family but also with our extended one and what's most important of all, to give our child the chance to have the same wonderful experience we had at that same age.

This is what Melody has planned too, but when talking about her memories with other people who were present at that time, it seemed there are some things she seems to have forgotten. Was is because she was hiding them away because hey were not so nice or was it simply because of her young age and did she not see the gravity of those situations?

And now, whit everything that is going on during that longed for holiday, she starts rethinking everything, whishing she never booked that trip.

Where is her husband to be? Why does it feel like the police does not do very much and she is the only one discovering clues? 

And then we find out the why and it left me flabbergasted. 

A great typical Kerry Wilkinson story which means you are always in for a surprise. A page turner I enjoyed very, very much 5 stars

Thank you

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Call by Kerry Wilkinson due to be published April 17, 2024.
Melody is revisiting a cabin from her childhood, along with her son, Sam, sister and brother-in-law, and her dad. They are all waiting for Melody’s fiancé, Evan, to get there. Melody gets a call from Evan saying he’s about ten minutes away but sees a little girl in the road, so he stops to help her. Evan never shows up. What happened to Evan and the little girl?
All in all, this book was pretty good – it did seem to drag in places. Also, Melody didn’t seem to be that upset that her fiancé was missing – she did look some, but also took time to go out with a friend and have a nice evening – maybe it’s just me, but I think I would be looking on my own night and day.
It did have some twists in it that were unexpected as was the surprise ending. Not my favorite thriller, but I’d recommend it for a light read.
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Holy cow. They always warns people about not stopping when they see kids on the side of the road-tactic from kidnappers etc. So that is what I expected this book to be about. Melody remembers her family going to Vancouver Island as a girl and attending summer camp. She wants her son to experience this same thing. So Melody, Sam, Evan, her father, her sister and her husband all go to Vancouver. Sam does indeed enjoy summer camp like Melody did. however, Melody finds out from old friends that her memories are not quite correct. Evan disappears when he stops his car for a young girl on the road. Melody spends her days trying to find him. The ending was not at all what I saw coming. This is probably my favorite book by Kerry. Shows how little you could know about your family. Also makes you think twice before going on a family vacation!

Another fabulous read from this author.
Melody returns to a place where she holidayed as a child only seeming to remember a wonderful time. Its not long until things take a very dark turn. Nobody seems to want to help including the police and don't get me started with her sister!
The whole place gave me the creeps and i think this is down to the wonderful writing.
I was literally on the edge of my seat as the story progressed and the ending was just a total WOW!
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.
Kerry Wilkinson you never let me down.

Melody and her family return to Vancouver Island where they holidayed for three weeks when she was nine years old. All she has is good memories of the place.
Her fiancee Evan is 15 minutes away to join the family, when he disappears.
The police seem less than helpful. She teams up with Lori, whose husband disappeared nine years earlier, and makes some discoveries, and finds out that her memories are false memories.

I was absolutely transfixed from the beginning of this novel. I really enjoy the way Kerry Wilkinson writes. The story is well paced and suspenseful.

Although I noticed something different about the writing. Or did I?
The above type of sentence is recurring. Until it isn't.
Very weird.

But anyway, there is a massive twist that floored me, and this story shows how we retain mostly good memories from our childhood, blocking out the less desireable ones, until we are reminded of them.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.