Cara Hunter's latest installment in the DI Adam Fawley series offers a satisfying return to the familiar world of Oxford.

While the twist may not be as shocking as in previous books, the engaging characters and well-paced plot kept me hooked.

It's a pleasure to reconnect with Fawley and his team as they navigate a complex case. While the predictability of the plot might disappoint some long-time fans, the overall experience is still a delightful read.

Who killed eight-year-old Daisy Mason in 2016? Although Daisy’s body was never found, her mother, Sharon, was convicted of her murder and sentenced to life in prison. Her husband, Barry, believed jealousy drove Sharon to kill their beautiful daughter, and DI Adam Fawley, the original investigating officer, was certain justice had been served. But when journalist Nick Vincent uncovers new evidence, and a grisly discovery in the Cotswolds links a victim’s remains to Daisy, Fawley is drawn back into the case. Could the original investigation have gotten it wrong?

This latest installment in the Adam Fawley series more than lives up to expectations. Cara Hunter masterfully weaves a complex, multi-layered plot, using her signature mixed-media style to create a seamless and engrossing narrative. The twists and revelations are staggering, the psychological insights razor-sharp, and the suspense relentless. As always, the characterisation is excellent—Fawley remains one of the most compelling detectives in the genre, supported by a strong, diverse team and his entertaining daughter, Lily. With a shocking conclusion and plenty of unanswered questions, this is a gripping read that leaves you eager for the next book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I have enjoyed the DI Fawley series and this one is no exception but I feel like he didn’t really have a lot of input and was mostly in the background.
This continues the Daisy Mason case from an earlier volume. What a conniving little madam she is! Wouldn’t want to cross her path. Although I enjoyed it I didn’t like the ‘open to your own interpretation’ ending.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The continuation of the Daisy Mason case I didn't know I wanted! This was fantastic - I went back to skim the epilogue of book 1 and it all came back to me, but Cara Hunter also sprinkles some really good reminders throughout too. A horrific story, a very fascinating dark main character and very much a hard to put down read. Keen to see what Hunter writes for us next!

As always, fantastic mixed media in this one. She does it like no other author I've ever read and I love it every time.

Wouldn't work well without having read book 1 in the series, but could skip from reading book 1 straight to book 7.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for my eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Cara Hunter has always been a favourite author and once I see a book from her, I grab it without bothering about the blurb, I know I am going to be entertained and again I was with this book.

This is book seven in the DI Adam Fawley series and once again another great instalment. This is a series that you need to have read the other books as time frames jump around and if you do not have the background from t he previous books you may struggle to follow what is happening.

In 2016 an eight-year-old young girl was murdered in the town of Oxford. Now a producer of true crime shows Nick Vincent sets out to explore this tragic case. Nick sends an investigator out to try and get more information and soon we have a whole new kettle of fish going on and a new dead body to contend with.

This is the kind of book that one you start you may find it hard to put down as I did, I read it in one setting. Expertly crafted the story moves a long at a great pace with a fabulous plot to take the reader in and I am now relay looking forward to another in the series, a terrific book and highly recommended.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions expressed are my own.