This book was not what I expected. The books I usually read are more to do with serial killers and murders, but I loved this one just as much.
There aren’t many books focusing on police dog handlers, but this seemed to nail the idea on the head. It brought everything from the first book and tied it all together nicely whilst leaving room for anticipation for the next book.
Memorial Park is a book with lovable characters (Moss and Iggy take the cake for that obviously!) and a plot that is just as good. I was hooked from the first page and often found myself wondering what would happen next time I opened the book.
Louisa Scarr is an incredible writer who takes immense effort to be accurate and do her research. There are many links to famous events and people such as Madeleine McCann which really immerse you in this book. The link to “our” world only makes everything that the characters go through more real.

I would recommend this book, and all other books by this author, to any reader who wants to get sucked into this immersive, emotional and heartwarming series, whilst second guessing everything you know about these people and events.

When Maria Logan is distracted by a phone call while at the park, her three-year-old daughter Rosie goes missing, sparking a major police hunt. Newly promoted DCI Jack Ellis and dog handler PC Lucy Halliday are determined to find her.

The action is well-paced, and I was gripped with the various case and plot developments. The various secrets of the Logan family were certainly not what I guessed (one character did give me the ick though for the pressure they put on another character). Set nine months after the first book Lucy, has started to heal, with a new romance with fellow dog handler Pete. Loners Lucy and Jack, who is still triggered by the loss of his best friend Theo when they were 11, have also formed a supportive friendship. Both see in the other a doggedness to find justice for victims. I appreciate that Jack has a chance to reconcile his past. However, I really hope we're spared the same drama that Scarr’s Butler and West experienced in book four, which seems to be foreshadowed at the end of this book (please see it isn’t so!).

I’m hooked for more. These books are addicted and I’m highly invested. MORE PLEASE!

Thanks to Canelo and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you netgalley and the publishers for this ARC.

If you are looking for a book with a great plot and character development, this is it. I enjoyed the pacing of the story and never felt bored. I finished it quickly too because the way the author constructed the chapters you want to know what is going on with the characters.

The ending was perfect and wraps everything up nicely. I can’t wait to read more by the author in the future.

Dog Handler, PC Lucy Halliday is back with her dogs and the rest of the team to investigate the disappearance of three year old Rosie Logan. The investigation soon starts to spiral as they learn there are a lot of hidden secrets and links to the past. Will they discover the truth?

This was a must read for me since previously reading the first in this series, Gallows Wood. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to put everything else down and delve straight in. Immediately I was drawn into the plot and the lives of the character’s, it felt like visiting old friends. The characters continue to be strongly written and have great connections with one another, they are some of my favourite across all police procedurals. I love the dogs too! I can’t wait to join them in their next investigation. Hopefully soon!

The storyline has a tight plot and flows well. I found there was lots of suspense and I raced through the pages, saying just one more chapter. There were some excellent twists and cliffhangers, that had me enthralled. The storyline does get disturbing at times, covering serious topics. I would suggest everyone who loves a dark, fast paced and complex police procedural to read this series straight away! This author has quickly become one of my most highly rated. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

With many thanks to Netgalley for this free arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily

Louisa Scarr is an author that never puts a foot wrong- not a word or chapter is wasted. I easily slipped back into the world of Lucy Halliday and Co as the characters and settings became instantly familiar. Dealing with the grim subject of a missing child this is a perfectly paced and plotted storyline which is interwoven with a missing boy from Jack’s past. Dark and disturbing in places as we learn what happened to Theo all those years ago, as the story picks up this thread from book one. Wonderfully written with some serious research done by the author to give this series so much authenticity. Some very good twists along the way keeps the suspense going right to the end and even then we are left with a little cliffhanger. The dogs are such a joy in this book! Iggy is definitely top dog in this one, but going by the authors note at the end Moss will be taking the lead (no apologies for the pun!)in the next one. Absolutely loved this and it’s a massive 5⭐️ from me

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

This is the second appearance of dog handler Lucy and her colleague in the Murder Investigation Team DCI Jack Ellis. They are both involved in the search for a missing three year old, whose family lie to Jack about everything. After a (very coincidental) link to the disappearance 30 years ago of Jack's childhood friend Theo is uncovered, Lucy switches to reviewing this cold case.

I think I said this about the first in the series, but I struggle to believe Lucy was ever a DI, and I find her tendency to harangue/have a tantrum at Jack (who is far her superior in rank) very weird, but whatever. The two plot lines were well done and kept me turning the pages, although the Theo one was very dark. Also, I find it hard to understand why

SPOILER

Maria didn't recognize Gemma in the park...

Otherwise excellent.

Really good follow up in the Lucy Halliday series.
It's beings back all the characters , with plenty of plot development there
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Also adds in a new case, of a missing three year old, where time is of the essence.
There were some parts that were quite brutal, so it's not for the faint hearted, but it's definitely for those who like a gripping read, packing a punch.
Already can't wait for book 3.

Every family’s worst nightmare… Three year old Rosie Logan is missing. Her mother, Maria, turned away for just one moment and now her life is changed forever. It falls to PC Lucy Halliday and her police dogs, Moss and Iggy, to find the girl, under the direction of Lucy's boss and friend, DCI Jack Ellis! Great read! This book had great suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery, kidnapping, family secrets, and a few crazy twists! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

If you want a top notch complex police procedural, you found it! Kidnapping, murder, secrets and lies everywhere, and a great team including working dogs that steal the show, of course they do. Great series, hope to see more.