This was an unputdownable thriller. I simply had to know what happened to Kira Mullan! With lots of detail, the author weaved a clever tale with plenty of suspects. I enjoyed the ride, getting to know each of the characters through the multiple POVs. There was also great mental health representation in this book, with one of the characters returning home after a psychotic break. I always look forward to this author's books and I can't wait to see if there'll be another book in this series.

In THE LAST DAYS OF KIRA MULLEN, written by Nicci French, Nancy North and Felix (Nancy’s significant other) move from their house in London to a flat in another part of town for financial reasons. It is quite an adjustment for both of them, but especially for Nancy. She is a restauranteur, with a restaurant where she worked before spending time in a psychiatric ward. I wonder what will happen and read on.

When I first start reading this novel, I am often confused with the plot jumps. I read along at a good pace once I am enmeshed in the plot. The story picks up and a thriller/mystery ensues. There is a point where I must keep reading. I like that. I think having short chapters aid in moving the plot forward. I look forward to reading other books written by Nicci French. Thank you, William Morrow and NetGalley, for the chance to read and review an advance reader copy of THE LAST DAYS OF KIRA MULLEN.

This twisty psychological thriller packs a punch from the beginning pages. The main character, Nancy North, is a psychiatric patient who has suffered delusions and heard voices; she epitomizes an unreliable narrator, but she also demonstrates an appealing honesty and bravery throughout the story. Kira Mullan, a young woman living in the same block of flats as Nancy and her partner, Felix, apparently commits suicide after a party one night. Nancy is the only one living in the residence who believes that Kira was murdered, and although Nancy is at first treated with sympathy, her partner and her neighbors become increasingly upset and angry with her as she persists in trying to find out what really happened to Kira. The rundown apartment house at number 99 Fielding Street and its odd assortment of neighbors give the novel a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere as Nancy becomes more and more paranoid, wondering whom she can trust. Her frustration and sense of danger increase as she spends weeks trying to work out what really happened on the night of Kira's death, but she finally gains the attention of a female detective, Maud, who is willing to believe that she might have reason for her fears. The characters, especially Nancy and Maud, are excellent, and the story is gripping, each neighbor in turn showing a more sinister side as the investigation continues. This isn't my favorite novel by the writers, but it's a solid mystery with a convoluted plot and great building of suspense as the two women, both dogged in their pursuit of the truth, persevere in solving the mystery in the face of determined and increasingly violent opposition.

This book had me totally off balance and I couldn’t put it down! This is the second book in a series (Has Anyone seen Charlotte Saulter is the first and is very good!) featuring Maud, a London detective. Nancy lives in London with her partner, Felix. They have just downsized their apartment. Nancy suffered an emotional breakdown and is gradually recovering, continuing to have issues. Then one of their new neighbors, Kira Mullen, is found hanging. Although this is the second book of a series, it is not necessary to read the first book to thoroughly enjoy this book. Recommend this book and all of Nicci French’s books!

Nancy just can’t catch a break. Between being thrown into a mental health asylum and believing that a neighbor’s suicide was in actuality a murder, she is not taken seriously by her partner or anyone around her. When finally she gets someone to listen, things start to turn around! This was a fast-paced whirl of a mystery! I enjoyed Nancy and her determination!

Wow! What a great read! I could not put this down and finished it in one day! I didn't know that this was second in a series but it took nothing away from story; the plot mostly centered on Nancy, who after suffering a mental breakdown moves into a new place with her boyfriend Felix. Here they have a slew of new neighbors. One of them commits suicide but Nancy isn't convinced it wasn't a murder. This was a fast paced, thrilling read and I loved every minute of it! Highly recommend.

“The last days of Kira Mullen” is the newest psychological thriller from Nico French and the second book in the Maud O’Connor series. Nancy North is being gaslit about the death of a woman in her apartment building and Maud is sent to investigate. Altogether, a good mystery and thriller.

I received a free copy of, The Last Days of Kira Mullan, by Nicci French, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Nancy North has experienced a psychotic episode, she is on medicine and feeling better, until she starts hearing things again. This book was a little to intense for me.

This book has a slightly different setup from what I was expecting--Detective Maud O'Connor has a modest role, and the bulk of the book focuses instead on Nancy North, a former psychiatric patient who is trying to get someone to believe that her neighbor died by murder, not suicide. Nancy's struggles dominate the novel, and unfortunately, those were the parts I enjoyed the least. I would've liked for the mystery itself to have been more developed; the solution was fairly anticlimactic, and the ending was not quite what I expected. I would definitely like to see more of Maud O'Connor in coming books, just perhaps in a more central role.

This was a really engaging book! I was almost immediately invested in Nancy’s story and was absolutely FULL of anxiety with some of the things she experienced during the course of this book. There were some really terrible people in Nancy’s orbit, but thank goodness she was able to stand up for herself and for what’s right! The story was well written and full of tension, with some unexpected surprises thrown in there as well.

WOW! What a roller coaster ride! I enjoy when an author grabs me by my emotions and twists how I feel about people this way and that!

The characterization was top of the line. Through actions, words and even facial expressions Nicci French completely made the characters come to life. The main character had mental illness and the author dumped us head first into the world as she experienced it.

The guilty party was revealed near the end, and it wasn't who I thought it was, but the story was neatly wrapped up by the last page.

.I want to read more by this author.

Nancy has a psychotic break, and after being released from the hospital, she and her boyfriend move to a new building. Shortly after, a young woman in another flat in the building is found after having hanged herself, but Nancy is convinced there is more to it. Because of her recent mental health struggles, no one believes her. This was good in a dark-ish Nicci French sort of way, a bit reminiscent of the Freda Klein books. I actually did not expect the ending of this one and really enjoyed it. 4 stars.

The Last Days of Kira Mullen was a solid mystery with a twist of not understanding the reliability of the main character. At times slow, the suspense made up for the pace as the drama unfolded. A good read by Nicci French.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I love anything by Nicci French and The Last Days of Kira Mullen is one of their best.
Nancy North is recovering from a recent breakdown. She's lost her restaurant, friends and is barely hanging on. Only her overprotective boyfriend Felix is there to help. Felix moves the couple from west to east London, from nice to crummy. A hovel of a duplex complete with screaming baby, prying neighbors and the cute girl Kira who seems to live life to the fullest.
Nancy isn't adjusting well. And then the title character winds up dead. Everyone's convinced it's suicide, even the police. Nancy believes its murder.
Everyone thinks Nancy's having another breakdown, especially Felix. Only one cop, Maud O'Conner, will listen to Nancy.
Get set for some fine sleuthing where everyone is a suspect., even crazy Nancy. The finale will surprise and please the reader with a second ending waiting in the wings.
Nancy North is a wonderful character, fighting her way back to sanity from a stalker boyfriend and a killer in plain sight. The return of Maud O'Conner is the cherry on top of a stellar whodunit.

Well, this is the second book that I read of this writer(s), and the second about Dectective Inspector Maud O'Connor and all I can say is that it was such a pleasure to read it. The story itself has so many ingredients: too many suspects, an unrealiable narrator, so many twists, and a badass female detective whose skills and the way she pulls everything together are just mind-blowing. It was a treat to read about Maud again, and I hope I can read more about her and her cases in the (very near) future. Congratulations to Nicci and Sean for another amazing book. And a big Thank You to NetGalley and William Morrow for sending me this wonderful ARC, which I consider an early Christmas Present.

I was on edge the entire time I was reading The Last Days of Kira Mullan. The story follows Nancy North, a woman who’s recently suffered a mental breakdown and psychotic episode. After being hospitalized, she loses everything she’s worked for, including her restaurant. The book begins with Nancy trying to rebuild her life with her overprotective partner, a man who controls every aspect of her existence. They move into a rundown flat in London, where the story unravels. Nancy witnesses the suicide of her flatmate, but soon starts to question whether it was actually a murder. As the plot progresses, Nancy faces constant dismissal and cruel treatment from everyone around her, leading her to question not only the truth of what happened, but her own sanity.

What I really appreciated about The Last Days of Kira Mullan is how author Nicci French immerses the reader in Nancy’s mind. I felt as if I were losing my grip on reality right alongside her. The gaslighting and emotional abuse she endures had me genuinely angry, and the book does a fantastic job of portraying that frustration. The voices Nancy hears throughout the story feel like her intuition, driving her—and me—forward to uncover what really happened to her flatmate.

Although the ending was somewhat underwhelming in terms of what happened to the flatmate, the unfolding of events continues right up to the very end, keeping me hooked. This was my first Nicci French novel, and I’m excited to dive into more of their work.

A special thanks to the publisher, William Morrow, author Nicci French, and Net Galley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was very slow. I always try to finish a book, but I could not finish this one. I have read other books by her and would recommend them, but not this one.

Suspicious characters definitely kept my interest and made me invested in the story. Women with mental illnesses are often cast aside, so I enjoyed that this topic was covered.

Ah, another Nicci French!

A cast of characters all live in flats in a unit when one is found in an apparent suicide. The person who may have seen Kira last, is deemed unreliable due to some mental health issues, but as the investigation continues and secrets are revealed, she may prove to be the most mentally healthy of the bunch!

So many misdirects that all were interesting. I also hope that this is not the last time that we see Maude investigating a crime, especially since I feel her ending was unresolved.

Nancy was such an interesting character to me. Although she was dealing with some uncertainty, it also delved into issues of how vulnerable people can be taken advantage of and how sometimes the system does not work for some of the most fragile people.

I would have liked to know more about Nancy pre crime, and a little more about the actually crime, but overall this is an engaging and intriguing read that kept me guessing.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to offer my opinions

Nancy North’s life is turned upside down. After suffering a psychotic break, she found herself in a very dark place. She was forced to leave her dream job and her lovely flat. When she moved into a new flat with her partner Felix, she had hopes of regaining a new start in life, but that was not to be.
Nancy found herself under the care of a therapist, trying to avoid unnecessary stress and taking her prescribed medication. However, her troubles continued. Life in her new flat became highly stressful. Once again, she began hearing the same mysterious voices that haunted her during her first psychotic episodes, and she feared that something strange was going on in her new environment. Her fears were confirmed when Kira, her downstairs neighbor was found dead. Nancy observed Kira’s hanging body, and when the authorities believed it was death by suicide, Nancy’s instincts told her it was a case of murder.
Inspector Maud O’Connor supported Nancy’s claims, but because of her troubled background, nobody wanted to believe her. The book is an edge-of-your-seat read as Nancy’s battle for the truth amidst the high tensions among the local authorities leads to a climactic ending.