This is the first Nicci French book that I have read and I am kicking myself that I haven't discovered her and Dr Frieda Klein earlier!

I was drawn in to Frieda's world from the first page and the more I read, the harder it was to put the book down. There is intringue and suspense in spades from the outset and it is maintained throughout. What at first appears to be a relatively mundane last chapter, is anything but. Frieda leaves us with a cracking line of dialogue that makes me wish the next installment in this series was already on the shelves! In the mean time I will just have to console myself by binge reading the previous six books in the Frieda Klein series :)

I was highly engrossed in this book and it is a thrilling read - even as a stand-alone novel. However, I definitely felt that I was missing out on nuance and understanding of some relationship dynamics by not having the background knowledge of the previous six Frieda Klein novels. The development of the dysfunctional relationship between Dean Reeve and Frieda is key to this novel and I would recommend that you read the series in order of publication, to better understand the motivations underpinning the characters' actions.

If you haven't met Frieda Klein yet, don't delay!! If you are an existing fan, this installment will most definitely not disappoint. Frieda is once more at odds with the both the authorities and her old "friend" Dean Reeve and everyone close to her is in the firing line.

I picked up Blue Monday, the first in husband-and-wife writing team Nicci French's series about psychotherapist Frieda Klein, by chance in my library back in 2011 and have powered through each new release since then. Now, the final novel in the series, Sunday Morning Coming Down, is finally here and reading it was a bittersweet experience for me. I craved closure and an ending worthy of the sometimes frustrating but always strong and very believable heroine Nicci French has created in Frieda, but equally, I wanted to continue enjoying Frieda's world. I thought the ending worked well, though, and this latest psychological crime thriller was as thrilling and enjoyable as the others in the series. The novels do, to some extent, stand alone, but you will probably get more out of them if you read them in sequence. This is particularly true of this final novel, where the character — or is it his ghost? — whose presence has been felt to a greater or lesser degree throughout the series draws ever closer.

Freida Klein has come a long way in seven books. To the point where she is the book and everyone else circles around waiting to play their part. I had a very odd picture in my head of Chloe, Yvette, karlson, Reuben et al betting on a game of 'lives/injured/dies.
This is a 'bitty' book because the relationships between a diverse group of characters has to be explained and it has to make sense.
Thankfully I have read the other books or this would have been a DNF as a brain with no knowledge of Freida could not possibly fire enough synapses a once.
Even so I am a wee bit disappointed although I am not entirely sure why. Maybe the killer was not as inventive as before or maybe the second dead body was a kop out.

Another expedition with Dean Reeves that nasty villain. The seventh book in this intriguing and well-written series doesn't fail. How Frieda remains sane is beyond me. I do, however, think it's time to wrap up the saga. I'd like to see new characters and a new storyline after seven books. And, although not a prude, I wasn't so keen on the swearing. It seems books and TV have decided bad language is the way to go. NO..

would like to thank the publishers penguin uk for letting me read and review their book

a dark psychological thriller that grabs you from the beginning, it has all the elements that you want in a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting to know what happens next so you cant put the book down...

loads of twists and turns that will keep you guessing, shock value well it goes without saying

I've read all of this series and this one really is excellent.It starts off at a cracking pace and just keeps going. Highly recommended and very interesting conclusion or not???

This is a terrific read and I would recommend it. The main characters invite you into their lives and take you along with their storyline.. A page turner and continues to keep your interest right to the end. Freida Klein is a larger than life character who keeps you guessing right to the conclusion of the book.

This is a first book by Nicci French I have ever read. I felt like I was missing a huge part of the story. Dr Frieda Klein has a nemesis from previous books and it looks like he continues to mess with her life. People she loves the most are hurt because they are her family or friends. There are aspects to the story that relate to the previous books and I kept wondering what was it exactly that her nemesis did over the previous 6 books and if he is the one she should be afraid of in this book or if it is someone else. The last chapter left me baffled so I am guessing there will be a book number 8.

I am a keen follower of Freida Klein and have been waiting for this book. It did not disappoint. I shall be recommending to my bookclub for sure.

I loved the whole series and every time I read the next book I think it's the best one so far, but this time it is definitely the best one! It's as fast-paced and gripping as all the others , full of surprises and some completely unexpected turns and events. I can't wait for the final instalment.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC.

I clicked on this read now in error. I meant to click on the first book in the series, i want to read them in order, so I will get to this one eventually

Omg!!! Another excellent book in the Frieda Klein series. I have found it very difficult to put this down. I was expecting this to be the final book in the series, but the end promises more....intriguing.

I read the first 3 books in this series and then missed the next three. I have some catching up to, but couldn't resist reading this one.

Frieda Klein is a psychotherapist who lives in London, which she considers the city of her heart. She walks at night when she can't sleep and in the day to resolve her thoughts and emotions. These walks give the reader some idea of Frieda's personality and some interesting London history.

The first book in the series (Blue Monday), introduces a host of secondary characters who will continue to be important to the series. I enjoyed Blue Monday, but was happy to see that the succeeding books coalesced into more fluid narratives with better pacing, more intriguing character development, and with contained and completed plots. Although each book does have a completed plot, there is an intriguing overarching narrative that concerns a villain from the first book who makes occasional appearances, sometimes physically, but not always.

Evidently, Sunday Morning Coming Down was supposed to be the last book in the series, but the authors (Nicci Gerrard and Sean French) have not quite concluded the series. There was a surprise at the end that intrigued me, and I can't wait for the next one. In the meantime, I will be checking the library to see if they have Thursday's Children, Friday on My Mind, and Saturday Requiem.

OK - brief synopsis of Sunday Morning: A corpse under the floorboards, a message from Dean Reeves, attacks on Frieda's friends. I think the bad guy in this one is revealed too early, but this is another compelling novel of psychological suspense, and the idea of the next book is compelling. Frieda is a flawed, but compassionate protagonist, who is fiercely protective of her friends.

NetGalley/Penguin UK

Psychological Suspense. July 13, 2017. Print length: 405 pages.

Although I have read other books by Nicci French, this was my first Frieda Klein novel. I missed out a little on the back story, but felt that did not detract from my enjoyment or understanding of the story.
This story begins with the discovery of the corpse of Frieda Klein’s security detail under her floorboards. The death and desecration of her home are attributed to her arch nemesis, the serial murderer Dean Reeve, who most of the police have assumed is dead at his own hand.
One thing you soon learn when reading crime novels about serial killers, is that they are never truly dead until you have autopsied the body – and even then, it might be a case of mistaken identity. So, Dean Reeve has announced his resurrection, and now seems to be setting about targeting Frieda’s loved ones and patients. Frieda, and anybody she is close to, are living in fear. The police are making little progress, and have neither the funds nor the manpower to provide protection.
As the reader, you discover about half way through the book, what is going on, but the motives behind the attacks remain rather vague. Yes, the perpetrator wants to be acknowledged, by Frieda and others – but why in this way?
The pace is ramped up as the net closes on the killer. Finally, the police, Frieda, and her friends are on the same wavelength, and the problem is dealt with – or is it?
I enjoyed the way the story progressed, and the lovely array of characters that appeared – particularly Josef, and his determination to cook his way out of stressful situations with traditional Ukrainian food. However, I felt a bit let down by the ending. It made sense, given what had occurred in the story, but I wanted a bit more tying up of loose ends.
This book is definitely worth reading. It is not especially original, though there are a few scenarios that I have not come across before. But, this is certainly at the upper end of crime thrillers, and I look forward to more in the Frieda Klein series.

A solid book in what has been a most enjoyable series. I had high expectations as, logically, this seemed to be the last in the series. The conclusion was more open-ended than I was expecting and, if it is indeed the final instalment, I would be quite disappointed. Nonetheless, a good read.

OK I haven't read any of the other Frieda Klien books and this probably has detracted from my enjoyment of this book a bit. Saying that though I was gripped by this book, and found it difficult to put down in the two days that I read it.

It is fast paced and with almost continuous action, in fact at the beginning it was tricky keeping up with the names of characters. This again is due to jumping into the middle of a series but this settles down shortly into the book.

It is told in the third person, and flits between the police involved with the case, Frieda and her friends and from about halfway through the killer and accomplices. This was good because we where able to see the thoughts and motivation from all sides. I must admit I didn't guess who was committing the series of crimes until we where shown inside the mind of a killer but I should have.

The title if anybody is wondering has little to do with the after effects of a very heavy night, well only in the fact that one of the characters lost a weekend, but because the series started with Blue Monday, continued with Tuesday's Gone and so on. It was assumed by folks that this would be the seventh final book to complete the week but they have tweeted that the eighth one will be the final book.
I don't think there was any sexual content and the violence was not especially graphic and fairly necessary. Saying that I wouldn't recommend this book to a teenager as there are some fairly adult topics dealt with here.

Ohh and it ends of a bit of a cliffhanger, enough to make you eagerly await the next installment but not so bad as to be annoying.
Well if you have read the rest of the Frieda Klien books its a bit of no brainier, read this one but be warned you might have to wait a year for the final book. If you haven't read the rest, probably the best thing to do is to go back and start with Blue Monday but I enjoyed the book regardless.

I read this immediately after book 1 but didn't feel there was a huge gap in my knowledge and understanding. The characters are a lot more developed but Frieda..well I still don't care much for her but there is a lot more to her now and for that reason I think going back and delving into the week will be very useful. The story with Dean Reeves comes to a head sort of, but I am more keen now to go back and see just what clues have been placed along the way. Whilst not the strongest crime novel or series I've come across, the POV of the narrator still doesn't quite gel for me, I am still keen to read the rest of the week. Goodness only knows what this poor woman is going to be faced with when monday comes around again!

We are back in the seventh in the Dr Frieda Klein series, with one left to go. This is a fast paced read which picks up from the ending in the last book. Frieda discovers a nasty surprise under the floorboards of her home, a dead body that has been killed a few months ago, courtesy of Dean Reeve, a serial killer haunting Frieda. It is ex-cop, Bruce Stringer, who was investigating Reeve. However, the police believe Reeve has been dead for seven years. DCI Petra Burge heads the criminal police investigation. DCI Karlson has a broken leg and on sick leave but gets called in. With the resultant media attention, and the focus of someone with deadly intent, Frieda and her close knit friends and family are the target for violent attacks. Frieda does the only thing she knows how to do to prevent the situation escalating further, she goes hunting for the perpetrator with the help of DCI Karlson. Reeve gets in touch intimating he is not behind these acts. The police do eventually acknowledge that they got it wrong and that Reeve is alive. This is a story with plenty of suspense and twists that motors along to an ending that leaves the reader hanging until the final book of this wonderful series. It is the complex character of Frieda that holds centre stage along with her great group of friends. Many thanks to Penguin Michael Joseph for an ARC.

Another brilliant thriller from Nicky French. Freida Klein is back along with her mismatch friends and family in another gripping page turner. It's full of such good descriptions that it's easy to picture yourself there. Just brilliant

My review as posted on Goodreads:
Frieda Klein, a psychotherapist is at the centre of this case from the start the case.

What does this novel have?
an old adversary,
kidnap,
murder,
vicious attacks,
journalists,
tension between Frieda Klein and the police.

Whilst the back-story behind Frieda Klein is a significant part of the story, I feel that I might have liked this book more if read the series in order. The book does make sense and works as a stand-alone novel. I will look out for the earlier books in the series.

I like the narrative and the range of characters.

I found the ending rather abrupt.

My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher, Penguin UK-Michael Joseph for a copy of this book in exchange for this honest review.