i have read a few of teh detective karen hart books before so knew i would enjoy this one

its a really good story i like karen and did feel sorry for morgan in this.

it shows how with holding information can cause problems cos as soon as all the information was there the kidnapper was revealed.

glad sophies coming back even for a little bit.

Once again, D.S. Butler has returned with another case for Karen Hart with an intriguing case of a missing boy.

A very clever storyline, full of surprises and red herrings to throw you off the scent.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read an advanced digital copy in return for an honest review.

Leave No Trace is a crime thriller set in Lincoln. When an 11yr old boy Tommy goes missing at a local attraction and a blue Teddy bear is found in his place the police team in charge fear Tommy may have been kidnapped. As things progress it becomes clear this is exacty what is. With many suspects, a murder and indiscretions thrown up along the way can the police find Tommy before the kidnapper kills him. With a 15yr old case possibly linked can it get any more complicated.

I loved this book it was engaging from the get go and I was thrust into the case of missing Tommy. With both POVs from the DS and the DI two very different ways are seen for their actions and way they deal with thus investigation. With plenty of twists to keep you guessing along the way this is one crime thriller I can't wait to be released to recommend to all my friends.

Another great Karen Hart book! Kept me on the edge of my seat and the characters were relatable and real life characters.

Another excellent book in the Karen Hart series. A rather emotional read with twists and turns to keep me hooked so I didn’t want to put it down. A great psychological thriller that although it’s part of a series it can be read as a standalone but I recommend you read the whole series as all the books are so good. Can’t wait for the next instalment.

This talented author has again written a page turner. Secrets and red herrings add to the mystery. Realistic characters keep the story moving quickly. Finding a little boy is imperative. I liked this novel. Like this author. Thanks Netgalley

Another brilliant book from D S Butler and again an emotional edge of your seat story, the characters bring the story alive for the reader and you are hooked from start to finish. I love these books Karen Hart is such a great D S and is always on edge to solve the crime.

Well written with good plot and character development. A young boy goes missing and there are lots of suspects to keep the reader guessing. I look forward to reading other books in the series.

Good to catch up with D S Butler and Karen Hart usuall intriguing plot,with lots of twists and turns which kept me guessing.Would never guessed who was responsible even to the very end,a very good read and thoroughly recommended.

My favorite type of book! I enjoyed every moment of this book. The story kept me hooked so that I had a hard time putting the story down. The book kept my attention all the way through the ending. This was my first Detective Karen Hart book and I'm thrilled that I now have 8 other books that I can go back and read.
The story plot was amazingly terrifying where an 11 year old boy suddenly goes missing when on an outing with his mother in broad daylight.. What happened to him? Did someone take him? Detective Karen Hart knows that the more time that passes that the chances of Tommy being found alive is diminishing. But is there more to the story? Oh yes, there is... You definitely want to read this book to find out more! Thank you for the opportunity!

Extremely gripping psychological thriller with a number of absolutely phenomenal twists along the way!
Highly recommend

Great story with lots of twists and turns. Engaging from the start.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading Leave No Trace.

Fantastic book with a intriguing storyline. Kept me hooked from the first chapter. It's also great with each book we have a bit of characters private life in there so we get to no them as a whole person

Another great book in the series, didn’t disappoint at all, fantastic from the first page, hopefully there will be another one in the near future

DS Karen Hart and Di Morgan are a good team. He is a dedicated " strictly by the book" person whereas she is a risk-taker which sometimes puts her in danger. Together they are battling against time to find a missing boy ( a loner with few friends whose only interest is computer games). His home is in a small close where several of his neighbours appear to be harbouring secrets. Will he be found in time or is he already dead and what is the connection to an old case where 3 boys were abducted and killed and a blue teddy bear left at the scene?

Leave No Trace has Detective Karen Hart and her colleagues frantically searching for a missing boy. They can't help but notice the similarities between this crime and the abductions and murders of three boys more than a decade ago.

The story was pretty good, though I doubt the ability of even a very bright eleven year-old to manipulate people the way the boy in this novel did. The story telling, on the other hand, was mediocre to the point that I thought about abandoning this book several times before I reached the end. Everything the characters said or thought was explicitly explained -- there was no subtlety, inference, or innuendo, which made for tedious, repetitive reading at times. Though I haven't read the previous nine books, I was surprised at how highly rated they are on Amazon. They must have been a lot better or the series never would have reached #9.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Another great book in the Karen Hart series by D.S. Butler! Detective Hart and her team are investigating the kidnapping of an eleven year old boy, who was on an outing with his mother, when he seemed to disappear. Hart and her team are in a race against time to find the boy before it’s too late, but it’s not going to be easy because it seems like the boy’s parents, friends and neighbors are all keeping secrets. Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for this arc.

DS Karen Hart and her team are trying to locate an eleven-year-old boy named Tommy who was abducted on an outing with his mother. Not only are there the typical family and friend suspects, but there was also a calling card left at the scene where he vanished that is similar to those left by a convicted kidnapper who’s been in prison for 15 years. So, the team has plenty of leads to follow up and not much time to do it. Even questioning those close to Tommy isn’t easy, as he’s not the innocent young boy they believed him to be. But surely some questionable activities wouldn’t lead to his abduction?

There’s also a subplot regarding DI Morgan and his previous boss that’s connected to the possibly related kidnapping case from the past. Morgan worked on that case, so he takes it so personally that this new abduction could be related. Because those boys that were taken never made it home and he’s not about to let that happen to Tommy.

I like that there was a bit more information provided about Mike’s unknown father. I hope this is explored more in a future story because I have a feeling Lorraine has a lot to say about him if she ever opens up. And boy was that dinner scene tense! The personal side of Karen’s life is just as entertaining as her work and the author’s great at capturing the struggle to keep everyone happy on both sides. I’m sure many readers can relate, and it’s one of many reasons this is a book you have to check out.

Thoroughly enjoyed this novel by D.S. Butler featuring Detective Karen Hart and the rest of the team investigating the abduction of Tommy Burton, an 11 year old boy. Fifteen years ago three young boys were taken and murdered by Graham Donaldson who left a blue bear at the site of the abduction, and was subsequently captured and imprisoned for the murders although he alleged he was not guilty. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller.

Another page turner from D S Butler centred around Detective Karen Hart, this time investigating the disappearance of an 11 year old boy from a day out with his mother. There are plenty of twists and turns and it's one of these books that you get to the end and feel a little pleased with yourself for having suspected the guilty party until you realise you've suspected almost everyone at some point! An entertaining read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in return for an honest review.