In The Dark

I have really enjoyed all of Claire Allans thrillers to date - but this one has brought it to another level. Claire has a gift when writing characters with all their humanity and foibles - and this was so apparent in this latest offering - the characters are so multi dimensional - particularly the 2 main ones. I had planned on reading it over the week - instead I abandoned all plans as once I had started I didn’t want to put it down. This is another psychological thriller from this writer - dipping into the dangers of the social media age without that being the central plot. I can’t say much without giving it away - but once again we have a masterful story around who can you trust - and what happens if you can’t even trust yourself? Thanks to Avon for giving me the opportunity to get an early copy - absolutely loved it and will be buying a copy to send to my dad who also loves this writer

Gripping!
I read this brilliant book in two sittings because I had to know what happened. With a pacy, gripping storyline about Nora whose daughter went missing 7 years previously and who has repressed memory of the incident. Nora is taking part in a documentary of the events and things take a sinister twist when new evidence starts to appear and new voices start to talk.
Claire Allen always gives great suspenseful stories and this is no exception.

Thanks to Avon and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review.

This is the 1st Claire Allan book I have read certainly wont be the last. I really enjoyed this book it keeps you gripped right from the beginning. It certainly makes you think about who what and why was done with few twists too. Away to download a few more.

A thriller that slowly ramps up the tension to a mind boggling ending. The author did a great job of using subtle hints throughout the book to make it seem as almost anyone could be responsible for Nora’s daughter disappearance.. Nora can’t remember that night since she has holes in her memory. This makes everyone believe she is somehow guilty of having something to do with Daisy’s disappearance. Seven years later Nora is getting disturbing phone calls that make her believe she might have done something horrible on that night. At the same time Izzy, a journalist, is interviewing Nora for a documentary about her daughters disappearance and slowly uncovers some frightening clues about the night Daisy went missing. I enjoyed the slow build up of the story that ramped up in each chapter and the alternating characters point of view.

This is a great dual perspective thriller about Nora Logue - the mother of Daisy who disappeared aged 4 whilst they were out walking together yet had no memory of what happened to Daisy, and about Izzy who is a documentary maker who is keen to look into the Daisy Logue mystery. Seven years have passed since Daisy went missing and Nora is now married with a young son but still tormented by what happened to Daisy much to her husbands frustration and he is concerned about the effect Izzy’s documentary will have on Nora. Both the main characters are great women, Nora is very broken and her behaviour throughout is fascinating, it’s also interesting to see how Izzy reacts to the revelations that just keep on coming as the documentary progresses and it’s increasingly difficult to know who to trust. It was impossible to predict how this would end but it was certainly original and well thought out, 9/10

OH MY WORD....WHAT A BOOK!!!!!

As an avid reader I can honestly say that this is one of the best thrillers I have ever read.

Did Nora Logue kill her daughter? Is Daisy Logue even dead? So many questions that keep the reader guessing right to the end of the book.
A total page turner....I couldn't put this down.
(Great ending too)

An absolute thriller by #claireallan

I am ashamed to admit that prior to this, I had not read this author before. I have now added the entire backlist to my collection and need to get stuck in ASAP. This book has been gripping, addictive and completely unpredictable. I found myself craving more and more and devoiured this gem in just one sitting.

I absolutely will be recommending this book to other readers.

Claire Allan does it again!
We follow the mother Nora and her story. First the horror of loosing her child, the living nightmare of not knowing what happened. Who can she trust?
I changed my mind several times and really was kept on the edge of my seat.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for my copy.
This really is something different and certainly not what i expected.
Easy 5 star rating.

WHAT A BOOK!!!!!!!!

Claire Allen is amazingly talented writer, Each book keeps getting better and better and this is no different.. Nora is a supremely wriiten character and her story will break your heart. This book is brilliant. the pace is fast moving and the plot is thrilling. Once you start this book you won't be able to put it down so cancel any plans you may have!!! What a legend of a writer she is.

It’s every parent’s nightmare and for Nora Logue, it’s a reality that she’s been living for seven years. That’s when her daughter Daisy disappeared after a walk in the woods turns sinister. Only Nora left the woods, with no memory as to what happened, or where her daughter was. Since then, she’s met a new man and had a little boy, Luca. But of course, news about Daisy’s whereabouts remains ever present, so much so that she’s unable to function properly. When she agrees to cooperate in a documentary (the crew see Baftas lining up, their duty of care to a vulnerable mother sadly missing), Nora hopes to raise someone’s memory… but will doing so risk her son’s life and her own? She cannot let go of Daisy, much to the unhappiness of her new partner, but what is someone out there knows something? This is a great, layered read where you’re not sure it’s doing, neatly nuanced with shades of emotion that’ll make you think deeply about your own loved ones.

In the Dark by Claire Allan

You often read book reviews stating that a book was a page turner or unputdownable . With this book you'd better believe it because it truly is .
A mother , Nora Logue , goes into a wood with her daughter Daisy , but comes out of it alone . What happened to Daisy ? Is she alive ?
I loved the storyline to this book and it's many twists and turns which kept me guessing to the very end.
Claire Allan is a brilliant author.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read In The Dark! Claire Allan remains one of my favourite authors! I cannot get enough of her cleverly written, Dark and twisted thrillers., and this one is no different!
Absolutely brilliant.
So engrossing and captivating.
Huge amounts of drama and amateur sleuthing I loved it.

One you won’t want to put down!

I have read all of Claire’s books, she’s a brilliant writer.
This one is no different. This thriller also goes some way towards addressing some moral issues too.
Nora is well known in her town. Her daughter disappeared during a walk in the woods and Nora still has no memory of the events that took place.
She’s now got a son with with a new partner but suddenly she’s getting threats that she will lose him too.
Is it because she’s making a documentary about her daughter? Are the producers who they say they are? And who is really behind the posts on the forum?
Who would you save? Your daughter or your son? Who means more? Is your daughter alive? What would you do?
This is a gripping story. I really liked the different characters that were introduced and how each of them were potentially a threat and an unreliable source.
It will keep you guessing until the end.

This was brilliant, I really enjoyed The Nurse, so I had high hopes for this too. I really like Claire's style of writing - fast paced but doesn't allow me to race on and skim read as sometimes can happen!
The characters were great, Nora's character was really well rounded, and I spent the whole time trying to figure her out. Each time I thought I had her figured out, another curve ball! I loved the way the story is told from both Nora and Izzy, the documentary director's point of view. Izzy was great too - another well-formed character who I believed and trusted for the duration.
Overall, a great psychological thriller!

This book was absolutely brilliant! I am a huge fan of Claire Allan's work so was very excited to get accepted for this on netgalley. It follows Nora in the aftermath of her daughter going missing and her remarrying and having another child, but always with Daisy on her mind. The characters were all ok, not particularly likeable but also not hideous, with the exception of 1 or 2! I was surprised at the twists and didn't see them coming....which is quite a tough thing to do with thrillers nowadays! I can't wait to read more and more from this wonderful author ❤️

I enjoyed this book by Claire Allan so much and was absolutely drawn in by the unreliable character that is the mother. What does she know? Does she truly not remember what happened to her daughter? Or is she hiding a huge secret? I loved the POVs between Nora, the grieving and bewildered mother, as well as getting to know Izzy and her point of view as they filmed the documentary. Well done!

I couldn't put this book down, it was well written with a storyline that had me gripped right from the start and well developed characters. It was fast paced and full of twists. A fantastic read.

WOW. I was lucky enough to receive a pre publication copy, what a gripping read that keeps you guessing as the story unfolds and main characters continue to develop throughout the book. I have read many (all) of Claire’s psychological thrillers and she just gets better, the plots, the characters and their relationships making them a compelling read. I thoroughly recommend, you will not put this down so plan accordingly. What happened to Daisy, is Nora really unhinged, who can you trust?

Really enjoyed this- trying to figure out what happened Daisy-whonwent missing in a woods 7 yrs previously. some surprises in the process. Well written and had me guessing until the end

A well done twisty thriller about the past rushing back to a mother whose child went missing years ago. Nora was never able to explain what happened to Daisy that day in the wood but those around her in Derry have had a lot to say about it. She was able to pull herself together, fall in love, and have another child-a boy named Luca. Now Izzy and Tom are making a documentary and want her cooperation. How reliable is Nora as a narrator? Well, no spoilers from me but there's a darkness lurking here that will pull you in and keep you guessing,. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC, A very good read.

I received an E-ARC with a request for my honest review.

This crime thriller is set in Derry and follows Nora who is still reeling from the disappearance of her daughter Daisy 7 years ago.

With a documentary crew in town asking for her input, she agrees to try and set the record straight and to hopefully find her daughter after all this time, or at least the answers she seeks.

Soon the search becomes dangerous, but Nora is determined to still find the truth.

Will Nora find the answers she seeks? What happened to Daisy?

This crime thriller keeps you riveted throughout as you follow Nora’s journey to discover what happened to her daughter.

The mystery becomes more psychological as the story continues, and I felt the storyline messing with my head along with Nora.

It did make me think a bit about the reality behind true crime documentaries and the lengths they will go to get footage that will interest their audience.

Overall, a riveting crime thriller where a woman is determined to unravel the truth of her daughter’s disappearance.

Absolutely loved this book. Had me hooked from the start and seeing how everyone tied into the story was flawlessly written. Kept my attention throughout

I always get excited when I hear Claire Allan has a new book out and this is no exception. This is another unputdownable read from the author.

Seven years ago, Nora Logue went for a walk with her four year old daughter Daisy in the woods but only Nora came out. Nora cannot remember that day or where her daughter has gone. It is all a blur. After extensive search by the police, daisy still hasn't been found.

Seven years on, Izzy and Tom are making a documentary of the case to see if it will bring in new leads to find Daisy. As sightings of her are talked about on a blog called Amateursleuths.com. Nora thinks after all these years that her daughter may not be still alive. Nora has now moved on with her life. She has met Brendan and they have a little boy called Luca. Nora has never forgotten her daughter.

Thank you, Avon for an ARC of 'In the dark'. This is another thriller full of tension and suspense from the author, of a mother's plight to find her daughter I really enjoyed this story, but as other reviews have said., I did feel the ending was a bit rushed. 4.5 stars from me.

I do love a Claire Allan book and this one didn’t disappoint. 7 years ago little Daisy went missing. You can’t help but feel heartbroken for her mum poor Nora who was there at the time but her memory has failed to remember that fateful day.
In comes Izzy wishing to film a documentary and gaining lots of interest from an online forum of amateur detectives.
My heart broke for poor Nora but the story line has so many twists and turns I could not work out what and why Daisy had disappeared. Nora has tried to move on but her new family are now also being threatened.
I could not put this book down. Excellent.

This is absolutely my kind of bedtime read. I don't sleep well and it was definitely a good choice as far as being intriguing. It caught my attention from the very first chapter. It's every mother's nightmare. There were so many thrills and chills that I couldn't put it down. This story is a must read!

I’m a big fan of Claire Allan. She’s has the ability to carefully lead the reader slowly into the story and then the next thing you know, gears change and you have to keep reading as you hurtle towards the ending. In the Dark was no exception. I absolutely loved how she also slowly weaves in social commentary about women, violence against women, podcasts and the internet peanut gallery, and our own interest in true crime. I bought this book as I loved it that much.

This was my first Claire Allan book but it certainly will not be my last. I was engrossed from start to finish.
Thank you Netgalley and Avon Books for giving me the opportunity to discover this excellent author and give my unbiased opinion

I've read a few of Claire Allan's books and this was definitely one of her best. I did find it a bit slow to start with but once I was in I was hooked. Full of twists and turns and a great ending.
Thanks to Avon Books and NetGalley for this Arc in exchange for my review.

A tense read with lots of twists and an unexpected ending. I think this must be Claire's best book yet.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC

This was very enjoyable and twisty. It nearly kept me up at night as I wanted to keep on reading and didn’t want to put it down. Definitely more than five stars. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

I don't know what happened to my daughter. Only that she's missing – and I was the last person to see her…
My name is Nora Logue. You’ve probably heard of me – most people have.
I am the mother of Daisy Logue. Seven years ago, I took her for a walk in the woods. Only I came out.
I have no memory of what happened that day.
I have tried to rebuild my life. Met a man, had another child – Luca. But I can’t let go of Daisy, or give up hope of seeing her again.
And now, I have the chance to find out what happened to her.
But what if pursuing the truth about my daughter risks my son’s life?

This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. This is my own honest voluntary review.

In The Dark by Claire Allan was so good my kindle was stuck to my hand until I finished reading it I just wanted to know what happened to Nora Logue, who was the mother of Daisy. She was four when she disappeared whilst they were out walking together in the woods.
Nora still has no memory of what happened to Daisy, This was seven years ago Both went for a walk in the woods. But, Only I came out.

Where is Daisy? Is she still alive?

Nora is now married with a young son called Luca but she is still tormented by what happened to Daisy much to her husbands frustration.

Lizzy who is a documentary maker is very keen to look into the Daisy Logue mystery and find out the true on what happened seven years ago.

Will Lizzy find out what happened?

Will this effect Nora relationship with her Husband and her young son?

This book was great with lots of twists and turns throughout and the characters were brilliant.

I highly recommend this book.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and Claire Allan for my ARC of ‘In The Dark’ in return for an honest review.

I am a huge fan of Claire Allan and was delighted to receive this book to review and it did not disappoint. The story revolves around Nora Logue whose daughter, Daisy, disappeared seven years ago during a walk in the woods. Nora cannot remember anything about the incident.

Nora is now married with a son, Luca, but cannot let the memory of that day go. She decides to take part in a documentary in the hope of finding information. However, she didn’t imagine what she would unearth.

Cleverly plotted with numerous twists and turns leaving me believing anybody could be involved.

Excellent read and highly recommended

I've loved reading The Nurse, but In the Dark was even better! The tension is set early on and remains throughout, not allowing you to stop listening until you reach the end. Highly recommend!
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to listen to this advanced copy!

This dual perspective thriller was a winner for me. Nora Logue is the mother of Daisy who disappeared when she was aged four. Nora has no memory of what happened to Daisy. Izzy is a TV producer making a documentary, who is keen to look into the Daisy Logue mystery. Seven years have passed since Daisy vanished and Nora is now married with a young son called Luca but remains tormented by what happened to her daughter. Revelations keep on coming as the story progresses and it’s increasingly hard to know who to trust and I found the ending immensely difficult to deduce. A well planned and neat tale.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Avon Books UK via NetGalley and this review is my unbiased opinion.

This is the second book Ive read by this author and yet again I am let breathless by her work. This book is all about a woman whose daughter went missing. Fast forward years later and Nora has moved on as best she can she is married has her own son however she has never forgotten her daughter even though her outlook is very dark. When the seven year anniversary of the disappearance arrives a reporter shows up to try to get the unanswered questions and find out what really happened to the missing child. This book is told through multiple points of view and multiple time frames which I normally don't like however it was very well executed and easy to follow. As well as these switches were very important to the story and gave it all the mystery that made it such a fantastic read. This thriller was very interesting from the characters to the plot and kept me guessing through every part. There were so many twists and turns in this book that it really had you guessing right up until the very end. While I loved this whole book it was the ending that really sealed it for me. It was absolutely fantastic! The author Claire Allan has a way of writing characters that really jump off the page. As a reader you root for her characters and the struggles that they go through are very sad but you can't wait to see how they tackle them. Very good read I'm glad I was able to check it out.

Great book loved it as it keeps you gripped and you can't put it down.I do love a book that hooks you and reels you in.Excellent.

I really enjoyed this gripping and often gritty novel about Nora Logue's pain when her four year old child goes missing. With topical parallels, conspiracy theorists and keyboard warriors pile on her without knowing the truth, making her life hellish. Meanwhile, a TV journalist named Izzy approaches Nora seven years after Daisy's disappearance to try and figure out the mystery, but this acts as a catalyst to the shocking events that follow.

I was addicted to this book and looked forward to going to bed so I could get another few chapters in. I'd never read any Claire Allen books before, but I will definitely be seeking them out after this one!

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#InTheDark by #ClaireAllan

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This book had me gripped from page one; I loved how the mystery of Daisy going missing was being played out modern day through the making of a documentary - it felt very modern and of our time, giving it a fresh approach to a thriller read. Every emotion is here and is to be felt hard - wether you liked or believed main character Nora, you couldn’t escape this rollercoaster of a ride.

I loved how the book kept me guessing all the way through and the alternate narration between Nora and documentary maker Izzy kept the plot unstable, moving along at a rapid pace and added an air of uncertainty.

It leaves no stone unturned, does exactly what it says on the tin and is a thrilling read from start to finish. Definitely recommend.

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With thank to author Claire Allan, @netgalley and @avonbooksuk for allowing us to read this one early.

-EMILY

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I was so excited to get a chance to read and review this latest book by Claire Allen, who is a master of the slow-burn, all-consuming, dark and gripping thriller.

What a read this is! It starts off with the making of a documentary about Nora Logue whose daughter Daisy went missing seven years before. The thing that makes for such an intriguing and original storyline is however, that Nora was with Daisy when she disappeared but has no recollection of what happened that day.

I didn’t know what to think. There are those who believe that Nora harmed her daughter, but even though I doubted her mental state at times, I could tell that she really loved and missed her daughter.

What follows is a series of events that really ramp up the tension and suspense, right up to a dramatic ending.

Very cleverly plotted and pacey, I was totally gripped by this book, and I couldn’t wait to return to it each evening so that I could find out what had happened to Daisy.

I’d recommend this book so highly, it’s a must-read for anyone who enjoys a tense and chilling novel.

Wow, Just Wow !! Claire Allan has done it again. This book was so good I read it in less than 24 hrs. I even stayed up until 3:00 am so I could finish it. I highly recommend you read it and then get stuck in to the rest of her thrillers. You definitely won’t be disappointed.

In The Dark by Claire Allen is an excellent mystery thriller. An engaging read that will keep you up very late turning the pages. This is a highly emotional story that will take you on the ride of your life. Ms. Allen writes about the missing/murdered child and totally puts a whole new spin on it!!! It is told in dual point of views with well developed characters. Grief, loss and trauma is just the icing on the cake for this pulse pounding story, your jaw will be on the floor for her ending!!! I highly recommend this thrilling story, I cannot wait to read more from this talented author.

Thank you NetGalley, Avon Books UK and Claire Allen for this thrilling book to read and review. The opinions expressed are my own.
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What a great book! It had me hooked from the beginning & had me thinking about the story all the time, I couldn't wait to get back to it.
Nora Logue's daughter Daisy is missing & she has no recollection of the day it happened. Izzy Devine wants to make a documentary about the whole story & she persuades Nora to 'come on board', as she believes together they can find out what happened. Nora is obviously reticent about it & her partner thinks it's a bad idea.
Nothing is how it seems. It's a great story that grips you & makes you want to read it in one sitting.
Claire Allan never disappoints.

Highly recommended read!

OMG what a fab read! It had me gripped from the off and I couldn't wait to read it all to find out how the story unfolded. And honestly - it was not what I was expecting! Twists and turns throughout, a brilliant read.