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I Know Where She Is

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Well this book certainly got my attention and kept me reading. The book explores the aftermath of a young girls disappearance that has never been solved. It moves into the realms of sex slaves and with the apparent escape of one of these slaves hope for finding the long missing Autumn crystallise for Francine her mother. Whilst a good read with well developed characters I found some of the facts somewhat unbelievable and some questions left unanswered.

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Loved it,had me worried that there is bad people about,and not bothered about using and hurting people,a must read

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A compelling read. Upsetting and unsettling due to the storyline, but I could not put this book down. You will not be disappointed with the ending and you will find yourself just having to read to the end to find out what happens.

It all starts with a note simply stating "I Know Where She Is" and from there begins a troubled and manic journey of a desperate mother trying to find her long lost daughter - the journey is harrowing and sometimes just heartbreaking, but a fantastic gripping read.

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This book had me gripped from the beginning. I could relate as a Mother to the main character and rooted for her. There were enough twists and turns to keep me reading way past the time I should have been asleep. I would highly recommend this thriller.

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A rip roaring ride with suspense throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and feel there maybe a sequel coming - if so, then I'd love to read it. It's so refreshing to have a strong female fighter - it could so easily have been both parents, but I appreciate that the author chose to have a fierce female protagonist (actually, two fierce female protagonists). A thoroughly well deserved 5 stars

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Absolutely loved this book, loved the characters, all believable. Fast paced and a real page turner, literally couldn't put it down! Def a 5 star

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Gripping thriller, although felt a little disjointed - first part very different to the second part and also ended quite abruptly with many things unresolved.

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I know where she is by SB Caves was an enjoyable read, was gripped by the start more so than the ending, not due to the pace as the end is fast and action packed. More so the exploring emotions of the characters. often read a new author to see what else is out there and with this one i would be happy to pick up the next book to enjoy

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Francine’s daughter went missing leaving her parents devastated.

10 years later with no leads or clues Francine finds a note on her doorstep saying: ‘I know where she is’. Francine fines herself plunged into every mother’s nightmare in a race to save her daughter. To be fair to Francine I did come to believe that she had been preparing herself at least physically for this race and she stepped up to the mark when she needed to. Go Francine!

I cannot believe this is a debut novel as its brilliant. It takes you through the dark underbelly of society and leaves no holds barred. The story is horrid, explicit and terrifying. There has to be sequel – it just can’t be left hanging there I have to know what happens next.

Do yourself a favour lock the door, switch off your phone and be prepared for a rough ride of it.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for my free e-copy in return for my honest review; I loved this.

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This is one of those books that hooks you from the very beginning. And holds onto you firmly. I didn't dare start it until I knew I could just sit and read it in one long fabulous read-a-thon. It was well worth it.
The story was strong (like the women) and the turns and turns enough to make you want to read faster, to see what happened next, and slower to savour it.

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I found this book very hard to put down. The pace is good, the plot is good, I felt that some of the characters are hard to believe and that the extent of the conspiracy (Francine was warned that the police were in on the plot) is over the top, BUT it is still a damn good read!

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Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. S.B. Caves is certainly a new name to me in the mystery/thriller department but I do hope this is not his first and only book. The book intrigued me and pulled me in from the first few chapters and although it was a little slow to start it picked up and became a fast-paced read

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Francine is a mother whose daughter had disappeared some years previously, unable to move on as she believes her daughter is still alive, she is a psychological mess. When a young girl turns up and says her daughter's alive, Francine really has no one to turn to as nobody believes the girl's story. What follows is a story of how Francine's inner strength propels her to keep digging and eventually find her and rescue her from a depraved group of men who capture and keep girls for sex and to have children to be sold. At times I have to admit I quite enjoyed the book, but I did find the plot to be slightly unbelievable and the ending was somehow underwhelming.

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Great book, with interesting women characters - victims turned avengers

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Honestly, this book wasn't what I was expecting at all. The blurb made me anticipate a thriller on a similar scale to the Borsch novels or something by Lee Child. However, what I found was a thinly woven tale based around conspiracy theories that just didn't really have any standing. The writing was bland at most and I didn't feel any particular connection to the characters. It was disappointing and I truly don't understand how the plot came to be what it is today.

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S.B. Caves is certainly a new name to me in the mystery/thriller department but I do hope this is not his first and only book. The book intrigued me and pulled me in from the first few chapters and although it was a little slow to start it picked up and became a fast-paced read. My love for crime novels means I am always seeking out new books from both authors known to me and also those who are new to the scene. In this case, the publisher was kind enough to allow me a copy to read and review.

The book focuses on Francine whose daughter Autumn has been missing for ten years - she does not know whether she is alive or dead - which as a mother must be horrifying. The first chapter begins with Francine receiving a hand delivered note in an envelope which reads - I KNOW WHERE SHE IS. Francine doesn't know whether to dismiss it as a sick prank or to take it at face value.

The next day a strange looking young woman approaches her claiming to have posted the note. Francine wants to label it as a cruel joke and forget about it for her own sanity but there's just one problem - this young girl knows things that only Autumn would know.

It then becomes clear that the only way Francine will learn the truth about her daughters kidnapping is by travelling to dark places. She will discover that danger comes from unexpected sources and she will do things she never thought she was capable of... but will she get Autumn back or is too late? Is the note genuine or is it just a horrible hoax?

This is a well written and immaculately paced debut novel that is truly gripping. It is definitely worth reading if you are a fan of a good thriller. it's best that you find an afternoon to set aside to read this as once you get into it it is difficult to put down. The need to find out whether Autumn is alive or dead and what actually happened to her keeps you turning those pages!

I wouldn't hesistate to read another of the authors novels in the future. A riveting and unpredictable roller coaster ride. I would not be surprised if there was a sequel as the door has been left wide open for this, if there is I would definitely read it. There is no doubt in my mind that this is an author to watch for the future. This is truly worthy of 5-stars - it is an amazing read!

Thank you to S.B. Caves, Canelo and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest and impartial review.

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As an avid fan of Karin Slaughter I was very keen to read this book but I have to say I was disappointed. It was a struggle to connect with the characters as the varying pace of the book at odd points made the characters unbelievable and forced. There were so many different ways this story could have gone but the rushed unnecessary violent ending left me annoyed and glad it was over. That said, I would read more from this author as everyone has their off days

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A totally different kind of thriller than the usual ones I would read. Uncomfortable to read at times which also made it at little bit unrealistic too. However the story does have you gripped and is told in three parts. All parts just as good as the other. You can't help but feel sorry for Francine who lost her daughter 10 years previously. Excellent writing that has you gripped from start to finish.

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The cover had me intrigued from the start. After reading the first few pages I was deeply absorbed into the story. It's one of those you want to read in one sitting. A mother's fight for her daughter is one of the strongest bonds and the author shows this between Francine and Autumn. The fight for survival against all odds is possible.

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