I think this is my favorite series of all time. Sally Fairburn needs 100000 more books please!!!! Would give more than 5 stars if I could.

Taught and gripping - a creative kidnap/murder mystery with an interesting cast of characters. Great for mystery lovers

I’m loving this #ASallyFairburnCrimeThrillerseries! Can’t wait for more!

Thank you, LA Larkin, Bookouture, & netgalley for my copy! All opinions are my own.

After the death of her own daughter, police officer Sally Fairburn has left the police force to become a victim's advocate. Still haunted by a case called the "Poster Killer", she maintains contact with the victims' parents. Each killing was preceded by a missing poster with the victim's face on it. The man sentenced in the cases maintains he was innocent and only wants to talk to Sally. When a poster with her face appears, she realizes there must be something to what he says.

The first book in a new series by LA Larkin, the author writes a solid mystery while building the character backgrounds to understand who Sally and her family are. Sally is dealing with the suicide of her daughter, a divorce from a manipulative husband, and a son who blames her for it. Larkin shakes out these relationships while still providing a solid mystery/thriller option. I'm really looking forward to continuing this series.

Heart racing it completely sucked me into the plot. It's addictive and engaging.
I bit my nails until they bled.

DNF...
Found this one incredibly hard to follow. It felt like it tried to be suspenseful, but got too complex and the important details got lost. Did my best to push on, but I was not entertained... :(

Unfortunately I had to out this one down and never went back to it. I did purchase hoping to try another time.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of Next Girl Missing by L.A. Larkin in exchange for my honest review and opinion. This book is the start of a series and I seriously can't wait for the next one. Absolutely loved this and all of the twists and turns that were scattered throughout the book. Great writing style and will for sure be reading more from this author.

This is the first book in the series featuring ex police officer Sally Fairburn. Sally joined the police force and ended up marrying her mentor Scott. After enduring an abusive marriage they divorced and Sally left the police force to become a victim support officer. She lives with her son Paul, but is consumed with guilt as her teenage daughter Zelda committed suicide and she feels responsible. Sally is supporting the families of a serial killer nicknamed as the Poster Killer. Four years ago six young girls went missing with the killer putting up missing posters, a man was found guilty and jailed. But Sally is puzzled and worried when she is out running and comes across another missing poster with her face on it. The killer still protests his innocence and wants Sally to visit him and he will reveal who the Poster Killer really is. This book is full of tension and suspense with so many twists and turns that put Sally and Paul’s lives in danger. This was a really gripping read and I look forward to the next book in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity read and review this book.

This has been sat on my shelf for a while - probably because I always found something I was more excited about reading!
I have to be honest, I found the first half easy to ready, but a little slow. It then sped up like a runaway train and I found myself unable to put it down, absolutely loving how it threw me off the truth and made me gasp out loud a few times! Brilliant read, and I have now started book 2!

This book is the first book in the series. Started off at a great pace and once I did start I couldnt put it down. I cant wait to read Her deadly truth now.

Next Girl Missing by L.A. Larkin is the first book in the new and exciting Sally Fairburn Crime Thriller series and I loved it. Once I started to read it I could not put it down especially as it was a great holiday read. So if you enjoy reading crime thrillers and are a police procedural lover, this is a new series for you.

So looking forward reading more from this author and the next book in this series. A series not to be missed!

Big Thank you to Netgalley, the author L A Larkin and Bookouture for my eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. Wow this one keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's very fast paced and full of excitement. Law enforcement and serial killers are some of my favorite things to read so put them together and you have a winner! I really enjoyed this one!

I received a copy of this book in exchnge for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

This was my first book from L.A. Larkin. Next Girl Missing is book one in the "a sally fairburn crime thriller" series. And if this book is any indication of what this series will be like; then this will be a fantastic series for any thriller fan.

The author did an amazing job with the worldbuilding in this book. I also loved the pace of the book. There's nothing worse for me than if there's too many slow chapters or major lulls in the book. That didn't happen with this one thankfully.

Sally Fairburn is quite an intresting character overall!

An ex-cop, who is haunted by old cases that were never solved. she cannot get past it and then, one day she is out running and a poster with her face on it drags her right back into the thick of things. very well written, gripping. enjoyed it very much. definitely recommend

Fast paced. Good book. I love a good serial killer. Bookoture authors do not fail.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a captivating thriller that delves into the darkness that can reside within even the most idyllic settings. With a relentless pace, well-drawn characters, and a web of secrets waiting to be uncovered, Larkin delivers a suspenseful and emotionally charged story that will leave readers eagerly anticipating their next literary journey into the world of shadows and secrets.

The character of Sally Fairburn is a compelling and multi-dimensional protagonist. Her haunted past and unwavering commitment to justice make her a relatable and sympathetic figure. The emotional weight she carries is palpable, and her journey to confront her own demons while seeking the truth adds depth to the narrative.

This book introduces us to an enthralling world of suspense, desperation, and a relentless pursuit of the truth. It's a hard one to put down.

Excellent book! Kept me gripped throughout and I’ll definitely read this author in future! I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery and thrillers.

I’m impressed. Usually I don’t hold out much hope for police force murder mystery books but, this was good.

The plot was well thought out and flowed. All loose ends were tied up while also leaving a further story line to flow into the next book.

I really liked the layering of the characters and how they all intertwined together while keeping the storylines straight. I can’t wait to see where this author takes their books.

This is the first book in the Sally Fairburn series, This is a fantastic story line which had me gripped from the start. I look forward to reading more in this series.