Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

An abandoned building goes up in flames, leaving behind the bodies of 6 women chained to a wall. This was a well written thriller and definitely a page turner as you want to know what happened.

This was a real edge of your seat thriller, with so many twists and turns, you wont know which way is up! Fantastic and gripping read! - Not quite as thrilling as her last title, but still well worth a read!

A great book from Sibel Hodge, Two seemingly unconnected cases being investigated by 2 separate police teams are more connected than at first believed. Six girls are found in a burning building - 5 are dead, 1 has survived. A wife comes home from a business trip early to surprise her husband. She is chased from the house by her husband’s killer and who is the woman in the house who has been murdered alongside him?
A skilfully woven talents lots of twists and turns along the way.

A fast- paced entertaining page turner full of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end.

This is another great story from Sibel Hodge. This one brings back characters we have met before, yet still reads well on its own.
There seems to be two sets of unrelated killings, but when the detectives talk to each other, they realise there must be a connection. I enjoyed this story, even though the background is dark.

Thank you Netgalley and Amazon Publishing for this book.
This is another great book by Sibel Hodge, I really do enjoy her writing style and stories
It was good to have another book with Warren. Scary at times and as always well written, I would highly recommend.

Six women are found chained and burned to death inside an old abandoned building. Retired detective Warren Carter is called back to the force to investigate a corrupt police officer. He will have to work out who to trust when the truth is guarded by his own colleagues.

This was a taut thriller, well written, with great characters. I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to reading more books by Sibel. Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Another great read from Sibel Hodges — I couldn't stop reading and was gripped from the start. Plenty of twists and turns and a great set of characters. Can't wait for the next book!

This was even better than the other ones. I loved Carter and Harris' relationship. It's refreshing to see a healthy father-daughter connection. The books written by Sibel Hodge may be fiction, but they make you think and see people in a different light. The refugee's plight is dire and so many aren't aware of the true nature of their existence. I urge anyone who wants to understand a little bit of the dangers they face to read this book.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book for my honest review. I was so excited that I was chosen to read and review Sibel Hodge new book since the other ones I have read I enjoyed, however this book just didn't do it for me.

Their last breath by Sibel Hodge.
A fantastic read with some great characters. Loved the story keeps you reading. I liked Warren.
I hope there is more to come. 5*.

This book is so good. It’s a police procedural book based in the UK. The topics are well written and I was sucked in from the first chapter. I found myself sneaking in pages on bathroom breaks during work. I loved it and will read anything this author puts out.

I enjoyed this book. First one by this author, but for sure it will not be the last. Great book to return too at the end of the day.

Six Women found chained and burned to death in an old abandoned building. Two people found brutally murdered in a home in the suburbs. Could the two cases related? I love police procedurals and this one was WOW!! Fantastic! This kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time, I COULD NOT put it down. I read in one sitting and was breathless while reading certain parts.

Gripping and fast-paced with well written characters who stayed with me. They kept me reading way past my bedtime. Det. Carter is an excellent investigator and his methods worked very well.

4.5 big stars.

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

Holy hell, what a read. This book was absolutely amazing.
I literally could not put this book down. There were twists I didn't see coming.
The writing style was fantastic, and the book kept my interest from the first chapter.
It truly was an unique storyline too!!

I love reading books that are based around corruption in the police force and huge companies, but recently all those that are about this topic seem to be copycats of each other.
This was okay, it has a solid premise and the start is certainly captivating for the reader. However, the pacing is far too choppy. I found myself struggling to get through parts as they seemed too boring. Just when I though it was starting to pick up, it would immediately plateau out again . There also felt like something was missing - everything seemed to be too obvious and predictable.

Overall it was pretty average. If you like police procedural storied then you may enjoy this, but I have read better within the genre.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for sending me a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

Sibels novels are always corkers and this one was the same! What a great book that has you gripped from page one and doesn’t let go, loves the main character and the storyline was great too! The ending had me surprised but it was a good one! Get the book!!!

Another cracking read from Sibel Hodge. This book is faultless in terms of pace, plot and characters. A wickedly horrible but clever story that opens your eyes to some very real horrors in this world.

This was once again a brilliant offering by a very talented author! I loved if from beginning to end, and can't wait for the next one.
Recommended.