I have loved every book so far in the Kate Marshall series and was so glad to get book 5!

Private Investigators Kate and Tristan travel to London to work on a cold case of a young girl who went missing many years ago. They believe she could be a victim of the Nine Elms Cannibal, Kate’s old boss who she captured, and her son Jake’s father. I felt like was a lot of closure for Kate, her son, and us readers on the drama with Peter Conway.

This book wrapped up a little of what has happened previously, but I will be happy to see Kate and Tristan in more books in the future. I recommend this book, the whole series, and really anything by Robert Bryndza!!

Another fab story in the Kate Marshall series. They get better with everyone. Bryndzas books always draw you into investment in the.characters. and with this story it linked back to Kates early past in the 1st in the series. It would be nice for something good to happen on the love front for either Kate or Tristan. Can't wait for the next one in the erika Foster series. Somebody please make these into a tv series

I absolutely love the Kate Marshall series and this new addition is a wonderful addition to it. This book kept me guessing right until the last minute and kept me turning the pages even when I was too tired to read! Recommend to anyone who likes to get lost in a mystery solving puzzle where you think you know but you are proven wrong! Thank you for my advanced copy to read!

I adored this book. This was one where I kept second guessing myself every time I thought I knew what happened. This book took me for a wild ride. The writing was excellent, the suspense kept you hanging, and the characters were all believable. I would absolutely recommend this book and will be looking forward to reading more books from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley‎ and Raven Street Publishing for my copy of The Lost Victim by Robert Bryndza.

You know when a new Robert Bryndza book lands you are in for a treat.
This is the fifth book in the Kate Marshall Private Investigator series, and Kate along with her partner Tristan have been invited to London by a podcast producer to look into the disappearance of schoolgirl Janey Macklin back in 1988.
They are offering a lucrative contract, but there is always a price to pay. In this case it means the man Kate put away for murder, her ex lover and father of her son will be involved.
Can Kate cut through all the rubbish and falsehoods and find the truth for Janey's family.
A gripping read that I devoured.

4.5 stars
Having read all of Robert Bryndza's books up until now, I couldn't wait to get my hands on his latest release.
The Lost Victim was another great read.
It kept me in suspense the whole way through, right until the very end.
There were plenty of twists and turns to keep you engaged along the way, as well.
I'm definitely looking forward to Kate and Erika crossing paths in the future, as was teased in this.
Robert Bryndza will always be a must-read for me and you will not be disappointed with this story, especially if you're a fan of his work.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I do love Robert Bryndza and the Kate Marshall saga, however this fifth novel left me wanting unfortunately. The characters and podcast people were painfully unlikable this time. I'm glad the Peter Conway story has come to an end.

Thank you to the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly I would like to thank netgalley and raven street publishing and the brilliant author Robert Bryndza for an early copy of his book to read.

This is book five in this fabulous series,another brilliant read.kate and Tristan on a murder investigation into Janey Mackin in 1988.the finger points to the killer peter Conway whos in prison doing time,did he do the crime no body was found so theres no evidence..Kate and Tristan seeking the answers...recommend this series and author...looking forward to reading more of his books...




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I was issued this book by NetGalley for my unbiased review.

I had a little trouble starting this book. I had to adjust to the British lingo!

Once I did I found this to be a very good read. It was a cold case with possibly a strong connection with the PI working to solve the case.

It had a bunch of twists and turns. While I had some ideas on "who did it", I kept being dissuaded and taken in other directions. That is good!

I will happily read more from Robert Bryndza.

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Robert Bryndza, and Raven Street Publishing for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

Returning for another Kate Marshall cold case thriller, I was once more impressed with the writing of Robert Bryndza. In a story that takes the reader back three decades, Bryndza provides all the elements for a great piece and provides some chilling personal development regarding the protagonist. A quick read, but also thoroughly enjoyable!

It was just before Christmas 1988 that Janey Macklin disappeared without a trace. She was last seen in the sketchy part of London, but when no body was ever found. While there was an arrest and conviction, the courts eventually overturned the result and the accused whet free. With no other leads, the case went cold.

Three decades later, Kate Marshall and her investigative partner, Tristan Harper, are called on to help reopen the investigation. A literary group is eager to launch a review and potentially turn it into a podcast or tell-all book. They utilises Kate and Tristan to explore old leads and turn over anything they might discover. Some wonder if Janey could have been an early victim of the Nine Elms Cannibal, a killer with whom Kate is unfortunately well versed.

While Kate and Tristan agree to the contract, it will open up old wounds and many issues for Kate. Still, she is determined to get it the bottom of things and help bring some closure for Janey’s family. While the man once convicted of her murder says that he dropped her off inside a pub, others are sure they saw Janey outside in the cold. This same pub was a known hangout of the man, Peter Conway, who would become the Nine Elms Cannibal. His enjoyment of young girls and sadistic means of self-pleasure do not go unnoticed by Kate, who wonders if there is more to the story.

Exploring all angles, Kate and Tristan come up with a potential theory that could solve the case, but also jeopardise the contract they recently signed. If it means discovering the truth, it may be worth it. A chilling story with a few surprises, Robert Bryndza keeps the reader highly entertained.

I have long enjoyed the work of Robert Bryndza and his various thriller series. There is something about them that is both impactful and easy to read. The narrative flows well ask keeps the reader hooked as they try to discover all that is going on, never letting things wane. Strong characters and their backstories provide wonderful sub-plots that add depth to an already strong series.

The plot is strong and provides the reader with a few key surprises, peppered throughout this strong narrative. Using both past and present, as well as Kate’s own experiences, help enrich an already strong story, leaving the reader hooked as they race to discover the truth. Add in a few red herrings and the story has it all! I am eager to see what Bryndza has next and how he will breathe life into all that is Kate Marshall, while hinting that there may be an Erika Foster crossover eventually!

Kudos, Mr. Bryndza, for another chilling read.

Kate Marshall is back with a bang, I love this series and always look forward to what case Kate and Tristan are going to investigate next,

This book id no exception when a girl who disappeared 30 years ago is the case that needs solving, was the nine elms killer involved or is that just a distraction to the real reason she went missing.

A great red, fast paced

4 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Raven Street Publishing for letting me read the fifth book in the Kate Marshall series by Robert Bryndza. Like all his books you are gripped from the first page which carries through until the last. Highly recommend this five star read and looking forward to book 6.

One of the things I enjoy most about reading Robert Bryndza's books is that the story takes off right on the first page and does not slow down. You are instantly hooked and want to keep reading. The Lost Victim is no different. We get a glimpse into the investigation to find, not only the lost victim, but the truth behind her disappearance. Though it's part of a series, you won't be confused or anything by reading it out of order. This will appeal to the true crime enthusiast!

Another suspenseful novel by the author.

Private Detective Kate Marshall is back with her partner, Tristan and they have been engaged to look into the disappearance of Janey Macklin, back in 1988. Her case went cold and with no body and no witnesses, the police have given up. The contract would be the most lucrative of Kate's career and with a potential link to Peter Conway, she is invested.

Another intriguing novel and it is so nice to see Kate and her partner back again. While this is part of a series, it could easily be read as a stand alone, as the author provides enough backstory for you to catch up.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Raven Street Publishing for this gifted review copy.

The Lost Victim is a fast paced read with twists and turns that make it just one more chapter book.

Kate Marshall and her partner Tristan Harper have been hired by a podcast company to look into the disappearance and Janey Macklin in 1988,

Janey is thought to perhaps be one of Peter Conway's victims but he is not talking and his life expectancy is low.

Kate is facing her own demons with her history with Peter and worries for her son but together her and Tristan are determined to follow the clues and bring some closure to her family.

There is never closure but to bring Janey home would be beyond words for the family.

Robert Bryndza has written a taut thriller that leads the reader down a twisted path that keeps the pages turning.

The Lost VIctim can certainly be read as a stand alone but the entire series is captivating.

I hope one day that Kate Marshall meets up with Erika Foster ( another great series by Mr. Bryndza).

I cant wait to see what befalls Kate and Tristan in the next book of the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Raven Street Publishing for a pulse pounding read.

Robert does it again. I tried to make this book last but I read it in a couple of days (work and life getting in the way as usual!). The next book in the Kate Marshall series about a cold case from the 80s with a missing girl in London. I loved this book, so fast paced and a real page turner. I also really like learning more about Kate, her son Jake and Tristan (Kate's assistant and friend) but that the main thread in the book is about the case they are investigating. As always loved it! Would highly recommend and will continue to recommend to everyone I know!

Robert Bryndza writes both the Erika Foster and Kate Marshall series. Both series have strong female protagonists, and I highly recommend each series. This is book 5 in the Kate Marshall series. She is a former detective, turned college professor, turned private investigator and her police background makes this a quasi police procedural novel. Although it can be read as a stand alone, I highly recommend starting with book 1, "Nine Elms," and reading them in order. If you read them out of order, there will be significant spoilers for the earlier books. Highly recommended

Thanks to NetGalley and Raven Street Publishing for an advanced reader copy.

Christmas 1988 was the last time anyone saw Janey Macklin. Sent to the corner shop by her mum she never returned. Thirty years later, with true crime podcasts fast becoming a thing, private detectives Kate Marshall and her partner, Tristan Harper, have been asked to try and discover what actually happened.

Although they are eager to accept the new case they both know Kate’s past will be pushed back into the spotlight if they are successful. With a main suspect to investigate as well as Kate’s ex-lover and convicted serial killer Peter Conway, it's not an easy assignment but gradually, after relocating temporarily to London, they begin to make progress but after three decades and without a body will justice ever truly be served?

Book 5 in Robert Bryndza's excellent series is as full throttle as his readers have come to expect with the two main protagonists doing what they do best! Once again Kate has to acknowledge her tragic and traumatic past if she is to succeed but her reactions never feel contrived and the current case isn't overshadowed by what has gone before.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Raven Street, but the opinions expressed are my own. This was an excellent read which I can highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and Raven Street Publishing for the copy of The Lost Victim by Robert Byrndza. I have been waiting for a new Kate Marshall book so I was excited to read this! The cold case was linked to the Nine Elms Cannibal so it became personal for Kate and kept me wondering where it would lead for their relationship that has unfolded over the past four books in the series. Don’t worry though because you can read this as a standalone but I recommend you read the whole series because it’s so good! If you want a fast-paced book that is so well written you won’t want to put it down, pick up this one and you won’t be disappointed!

This series featuring Kate and Tristan goes from strength the strength. This time they are called by a creative agency to investigate the disappearance of Janey Macklin a teenager who went missing 30 years previously. Letters have been sent from a prisoner who suggested that Kates ex, the convicted detective Peter Conway, had some connection to the crime. This brings Peter back into Kates life just as she's getting herself back on track.
I raced through this book, I read the entire book whilst on a plane journey, I just couldn't put it down. I love Kate and Tristan's relationship they really work well together. Some previous characters also make a welcome return