I have had this book on my 'to-be-read' pile for ages only realising (because my pile is so big!) when book 6 came along. I am so disappointed with myself that I didn't read it earlier because this is yet another cracker from Cara Hunter and a great addition to the series. I don't think you have to read the others in the series to enjoy this as it works pretty well as a standalone.

Once again, we are treated to an up to date story line of alleged abuse by a female in a powerful position against a male student and an old case that is coming back to haunt DI Fawley, his team and his wife. Ms Hunter uses different types of media, including podcasts and transcripts from interviews, to enhance the story and make it feel current and relevant and definitely enhances the reading experience.

The Whole Truth, and in fact the whole series so far, is full of excellent characters that are well developed but what I particularly like is that at the very beginning, there is a brief summary of the main characters in the series which gets you up to speed and jogs your memory which, for people who read a lot of books/series or for those, like me, who have memory lapses from time to time, is really useful. I would certainly recommend this to other authors who write series.

I have one small quibble in what is a really good book and that is the reproduction of Alex's written notes and some of the excepts from text conversations and social media didn't reproduce very well on the Kindle in that they were too small even when the font was set to maximum; I realise in a physical book this is likely not to be an issue but it might be worth thinking about this for future books.

Like I said, this is a cracker and one I would recommend to those of you who enjoy a really good police procedural with some great twists, turns and suspense.

Many thanks to Penguin Books UK and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my views of The Whole Truth.

Another great saga from Cara Hunter, The latest in a regular series.

I particularly like these books because of the relationship between all the main characters, they are all totally believable! If you haven’t read them do try them!

The Whole Truth, by Cara Hunter
Published: NOW.
Rating: 4/5
Cara Hunter has perfected the art of crime-writing. Her characters are robust and brilliant, and her storylines keep you on the edge of your seat. It is impossible to predict what is going to happen next, and so I could not put it down. I loved the clever interplay between the female professor and Fawley’s team. I also loved how Hunter challenges the stereotype of the victim and perpetrator of sexual assault, and how she interlaces common misconceptions throughout. She cleverly inserts podcast transcripts and articles into the text, which adds a lovely unique twist. I really enjoyed this wonderful book.

Another extremely clever book from Cara Hunter. Both the main plot and the sub-plot are absolutely devastating and the tension by the end was almost unbearable! Can’t wait for the next one.

I love how Cara Hunter includes a summary at the start of the book so that we can get reacquainted with Adam Fawley and his team.

This book neatly wraps up the earlier story of Adam and his wife, Alex. We find out more about how they met and what went before. I must admit my heart was broken time and again with what Alex suffered through.

It was lovely to catch up with Fawley’s team as they investigate a case of sexual abuse. I do not want to say anymore about the story so as not to give anything away. But what I will say is that it is definitely worth 5 stars.

I eagerly await the next instalment of Adam Fawley!

Unfortunately this book was not for me. This was the first book of the series I’ve read, so it could be why I didn’t feel as connected or interested in Adam Fawley and the other detectives’ sub-plots. But overall, there were a lot of characters and perspectives. Especially in the beginning, when you’re just starting to get interested in what’s going on, all of a sudden, there’s a different narrative with a different character and it just feels I needed to get into it all over again, and again (which didn’t happen). Even though the synopsis is focused on the Professor’s story, it seems the book is more centered around the second case and Adam’s involvement in it. I just really didn’t feel invested in any of the characters and I was also disappointed about the ending. It could also be about me not being a fan of this detective-driven multiple POV.

I read this over a weekend and enjoyed being immersed!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

A great thriller, keeps you turning the pages from the start. It explores its subject sensitively and keeps you guessing throughout

One of my favourite authors and she didn’t disappoint! I already can’t wait for the next instalment. I love DI Fawley and the whole gang, I love how their personal lives are interlinked with each new case and each new case also gets more and more interesting. Can’t recommend this series highly enough!

Why have I not read Cara Hunter before ?!
I didn’t realise this was part of a series and you honestly can’t tell as it works so well as a stand alone .
From the onset I was gripped , a proper page turner without it being silly and unrealistic, I loved the who’s who at the beginning and I also loved the inclusion of texts / emails / diagrams . I can see this working so well on screen . I’m now going to have to back track and read the previous . Great read

Absolutely brilliant, as usual! I love this book series and I'm super excited to find out the TV rights have now been sold. Amazing job as usual Cara!

This was so good, and my first Cara Hunter, that I rushed out and book the back catalogue of paperbacks. Thank you so much!

A brilliant addition to one of my favourite series! This book also brought a further addition to the serial rapist storyline from earlier books.

The way this story was written highlighted the abilities and background of other key members of the team which I really enjoyed.

I can't wait to read the next book.

I didn’t realise this was part of a series before I started reading but it definitely works as a standalone. I adored the main protagonist and loved the story!

I love this police procedural series, getting to know the regular police officers really well and enjoying the backstory as well as the specific crime in each book. Will definitely continue reading!

Another fantastic read. Full of twists and a little shocking at times but such a great read. Can't wait for more!

This novel is a twist on the usual sexual assault storyline and delves into the challenges of finding truth when both parties are contradicting each other. The double standards and gender stereotypes that exist for victims of sexual violence are also in the spotlight. This book also included podcasts, texts, emails, notes, diagrams, and news articles which I found quite interesting and something I haven't seen before. It added a different angle to the story which made it more vivid for me.

I must start by saying I don’t know why I haven’t picked this book up sooner as I have loved all the others and this one did not disappoint at all. Inspired by my friend Charlotte and her #NetgalleyNovember I knew this one was waiting for me and it was just what I needed. I love the pace that Cara sets, it makes me want to keep reading and always makes a quick read. What I love the most though is the police procedural and the way the evidence is gathered. I have so much interest in anything like this whether it’s books or television so it’s always a winner for me. Would highly recommend this series and a top author for me!

This is the fifth book in the series and I will admit I have only read book four and now this. I don’t feel like I have missed any of the first three.

The Whole Truth, offers a lot of edge of your seat material throughout, right up until the very last page.

Sometimes it is hard to distinguish truth from lies and that is what is so important in this case, or is it merely youth against older establishment. We are kept guessing until the final twist at the end just when you thought it was solved.