Great book by a new author to me.
After 10 years, Francine is still looking for her daughter who went missing when she was 8.
Her ex husband doesn't believe that Autumn is still alive, and has moved on with his life, and Francine is slowly drinking her her grief. She hasn't given up and never will, in looking for her daughter.
She receives a strange note, and then meets a strange girl claiming to know Autumn and claims to have run away from their captors.
What then happens keeps you hooked into finding out if it is true, and Autumn is aluve.
I really enjoyed this book. Didn't want the story to end and I hope their will be a second story soon.

What a gripping debut novel for S B Caves. It is the aftermath of a terrible event 10 years ago when Francine's daughter Autumn is snatched from a shopping mall in a moment when no one is looking. This is the story of what happened to the parents and to Autumn, a story punctuated with gut wrenching despair and violence.

Whilst I enjoyed and was more gripped by the first half of the book, the pace was solid throughout and had lots of punch. It was far fetched in places but was dark enough to cast a shadow over it to be forgiven. This is the definition of an emotional thriller and look forward to reading more books by the author.

Good story about a mother trying to find her daughter who was snatched in a moment 10 years before

The story is dark & harrowing in places and can be hard reading regarding the subject matter

Very enjoyable fast paced story although the ending was a little hard to believe (Rambo-esque as put by one reviwer) but a great debut

Thanks to Netgalley for my ARC

Enjoyed this book, feel there could be a sequel to it, the way it ended! Very well written a good page turner.

Thank you for allowing me to read this very well written book, I wasn't sure at the beginning as it tackles child abduction but I must admit that once I started reading it I could not put it down and went on to read it all in a day. I loved the strong characters also you could not predict what would happen so throwing up a few surprises. Even though the ending was all tied up and good there is room for a follow on which I think would be really good. Will be looking out for more from this author.

I really enjoyed this book, it takes you straight in to the action and doesn't let up. Unlike many thrillers I actually enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first and was surprised to learn that this is a debut novel, the author seemed incredibly adept at building tension and creating a true page turner, I cannot wait to see what is next from S.B. Caves - 5 stars!!!

As a mother I'm always a little wary of reading books concerning the abduction of children; it's been my worst nightmare since having my kids. However I gave this book a go and actually enjoyed it. The main character, the mum is a flawed functioning alcoholic and at first my feelings towards her were mixed. however the power of the story sucked me in and I found myself in her corner. Ultimately, some elements were far fetched and not that believable however the quality of writing and pace overcame this - I could see this as an exciting action movie. Great to see a female character facing the peril and physical challenges the tale involved.

Francine & Will's world falls apart when their young daughter Autumn is abducted from a shopping mall. Despite several searches she is never found and Francine and Will's marriage falls apart. Will remarries and Francine develops a friendship with vodka. One morning Francine receives a note saying, "I know where she is". She instinctively knows that Autumn is still alive and goes to see her ex husband who dismisses the theory. A dishevelled young lady called Lena comes into Francine's life. She is the one who wrote the note and has managed to escape from "The Big House" in the woods where several young girls are kept for the pleasure of rich celebrities, police and judges. She cannot go to the police because they are in on it. This is where the story started becoming a bit far fetched for me as we read how Francine "saves" Autumn. A disappointing ending but a good read. One that I couldn't put down.

It's a great book, a fantastic page turner and I'd recommend it anyone who likes a good mystery!
You can't help but feel emotionally invested in the characters which for me is a really really good sign for a book. More so when you don't realised until you are travelling on a roller coaster of feelings as you read.

I,enjoyed this book and it kept me gripped throughout but in parts difficult to read because of the storyline. I would recommend this book to others who enjoy this genre. It ended leaving the readers wondering what happened next

Fascinating story and told from different characters perspective. Had me enthralled to the final flourish and finale.

This book left me gasping for breath! Unexpected, fast paced, horribly believable, I was with the protagonist, Francine, all the way! From her frustrating meetings with her ex husband, to the exciting finale, I loved every moment.
Not an easy read, at times, but never tedious, and certainly never predictable.
I recommend it wholeheartedly.

Brilliant. I read this book in one sitting. I could not put it down. There is suspense from the start right up to the last page. Francine's daughter, Autumn was kidnapped 10 years ago. A girl called Lena puts a note through her letterbox telling that she know where Autumn is. This is the start of the rollercoaster of Francine's search for her daughter. The plot has been well thought out and some of the detail is horrific. This all makes this book a really good read which I thoroughly recommend. I hope there is a sequel.

A brilliant read from a very talented author. The subject was disturbing at times but true to real like. I could not put it down. Kept me guessing till the end for the outcome of Francines search for Autumn/Melody

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This novel was an unusual twist on the mystery/thriller genre and I found it quite a compelling read.
Francine's daughter, Autumn, was abducted 10 years ago and although Francine has never given up hope of finding Autumn alive, the trail seems to have run dry. It is then that a letter turns up at Francine's door and it reads "I know where she is." Soon the writer of the note makes herself known and helps Francine piece together the details of her daughter's disappearence. Where is Autumn now though and can she still be saved?
I enjoyed this book very much and was gripped right up until the end. There were lots of unexpected twists and I really didn't foresee the final outcome.

This was a gripping read, I had to force myself to put it down. Francine's daughter was kidnapped 10 years ago while shopping. As a mother myself I cant imagine how you live with that day in and day out. Francine is coping the best way she can. When one day she gets a note through her door. Saying "I know where she is". Not knowing what to do, Francine calls her ex husband up. Will doesn't believes its just a prank, as its coming up to the 10th anniversary. The next day Francine notices a suspicious young girl hanging around her car. Francine rushes out to find out whats going on. Only to be asked did you get my note? The girl tells Francine her name is Lena and that she has been with Autumn or as she is now know Mel. She says they are trapped in a house in the woods by very bad people. You can't go to the police as they will just cover it up. Francine is prepared to take matters in her own hands. Do things she never thought she was capable of to get her daughter back.

Thanks to net galley and the publishers Canelo for the arc in return for an honest review.

I loved this book; I completely immersed myself in it, suspended my disbelief and enjoyed one hell of a ride. It is dark, disturbing and very twisted.

Francine is the mother whose daughter was abducted 10 years previously. She has split from her husband, who has moved on in spectacular fashion and reaped the financial rewards of healing after his loss. She is a borderline alcoholic and has no social life to speak of, but she is driven and determined to find her daughter.

When she receives a handwritten and hand delivered note

"I know where she is"

Francine is thrown into an adrenaline fuelled race to get to her daughter before her captors realise she is on to them. Despicable people are introduced and a horrific scenario is described. Francine never falters though, and it becomes evident that her daughter is a chip off the old block and equally determined and mentally strong. As the book progressed and the suspense and terror escalated I found myself having to remember to breathe!

The book ends with a resolution of sorts, but I hope that this is developed into a series. I will definitely be looking out for further books my S.B. Caves.

To be honest I found the subject matter of this book very disturbing and the ending unrealistic. I didn't think the mother would really be able to get past all of those armed guards and save her daughter. Written well though.

Many thanks to Netgalley for this advance copy for an honest review

This book had all the elements of a fast paced, exciting thriller from the first page to the last. Definitely a good, thought provoking read, the details of which are, sadly, not so far fetched.

This book drew me in from the first page and didn't let go until the last.
It is a well written fast paced thriller that I couldn't put down, in fact I read it in one day! S.B Caves is a new author to me and I will certainly looking out for more from this author.
Highly recommended!