This is book 2 in a series. It is well written with some humorous moments. It’s a short novel and very fast paced. Hugely enjoyable

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Review:
This gripping psychological mystery had me hooked from the very first page. The publisher's synopsis aptly describes the book as "exciting and gripping," and I couldn't agree more. With a strong protagonist, a well-crafted plot, and a touch of suspense, this novel delivers an engaging reading experience.

A dark and gritty mystery that had me gripped. Did she commit suicide or didn't she? That is what she wants to find out but someone else is watching and they are not happy .

An interesting read, however it moved a little slowly for me. I liked Dr. Annik Boudreau and would like to read the first book in this series. The plot was well thought out.
Many thanks to Legend Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Wished I'd read the first book in this series, Primary Obsessions as that might have given me a better understanding of what was happening in this book.

A different take on how to uncover the suicide of a patient, was interesting, but I found it a bit difficult to get into. I did persevere but this book wasn't for me. That said if I'd read the first book it might have given me a greater understanding and would have been easier to follow.

Still a well written book and nice to see something different in the variety of the usual police crime books

I didn’t realise that this was the 2nd in a series until after I’d read it. Perhaps I’d have gotten more from it if I’d read the first book.
I found the premise interesting and was looking forward to starting it. Unfortunately, I found it hard to follow and struggled to get into it. I found that my mind just kept wandering and when I refocused, couldn’t remember what had happened.
Honestly, it’s probably just a me problem. Although this book wasn’t for me, I would advise others to give it a go.

Thank you to Netgalley the author and the publisher for my arc.

Thanks to Charles Demers, the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

The second instalment of the ‘Annick Boudreau’ series and another not to disappoint. These well written psychologist focused novels are set in Vancouver, and Charles helps to paint such a brilliant picture of the setting. Suspenseful, thrilling and a different take on the typical murder thriller I’m looking forward to the next book already.

Dr. Annick Boudreau is shaken when the Vancouver Police inform her that her patient, Danielle, has disappeared. A suicide note is proof enough for police to declare her missing, presumed dead. But to Annick, this can’t be an open and shut case. Having worked with Danielle through her depression, Annick is convinced that she was getting better.

Determined to find out what happened to her patient, Annick finds herself at the centre of a dark, tangled web, but can she confront the threat that’s stalking her city, before the case is sealed for good?
Simply WOW… Just jaw-dropping… Hooked till the end… A brilliant and compelling read.

Interesting take on the usual police thriller.
In this case it's not just the police investigating a suicide, but a psychologist investigating what she believes isn't actually the suicide of her own patient.
No one seems to understand that while yes, her patient Danielle was being treated for depression, she was actually doing well and getting better so the suicide is completely unlike Danielle.
Together with Danielle's estranged father they uncover political problems over a trucking route and a motorcycle gang, something Danielle's father dealt a lot with when he was working as a rather radical journalist.

Noonday Dark by Charles Demers.
Dr. Annick Boudreau is shaken when the Vancouver Police inform her that her patient, Danielle, has disappeared. A suicide note is proof enough for police to declare her missing, presumed dead. But to Annick, this can’t be an open and shut case. Having worked with Danielle through her depression, Annick is convinced that she was getting better. Determined to find out what happened to her patient, Annick finds herself at the centre of a dark, tangled web, but can she confront the threat that’s stalking her city, before the case is sealed for good?
Good read. 4*.

Annick Boudreau is a psychologist and has been told that one of her clients, Danielle, has disappeared and everyone is leaning towards suicide, but the Dr. doesn't buy it.
This is a quick read mystery, and it took me a while to get into, as I felt I was missing a few chapters at the beginning or at least a prologue, until I realized this was the 2nd book in the Dr. Annick Boudreau Mystery series (my bad for not doing my homework). But I did get into it eventually, and the character and setting descriptions were good, and so was the character development.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Dr. Annick Boundreau doesn't believe her patient Danielle committed suicide and is determined to find answers, mostly because, I think Danielle's death would be a repudiation of her own abilities as a psychiatrist. This isn't gripping but it's interesting and I liked the Vancouver setting. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. I missed the first book and I don't think that made a difference.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review
Danielle suffers depression and is seeing Dr. Annick B. For once things are moving well - she is happy and in a new relationship, and a speech writer for the mayors campaign.
So when Dr. Annick gets. Call that Danielle is missing and they think suicide she doesn’t believe it and neither does Danielle’s father.
Dr and father make for an exciting run to find Danielle and the reason she is missing.

The medical background appealed with this book but I do feel I should have read the first one beforehand. Im not sure though so am sure someone will say its fine as a standalone. It might be for some but I really want to read it now.

Some gruesome ' scenes' but a good thriller

Noonday Dark is a pensive, dark, intelligent read. Annick is a fascinating character that one enjoys getting to know, yet still feels so mysterious and estranged throughout the entire book. This is a slow burner, but then the reader finds himself invested in not only the mystery surrounding Danielle’s disappearance but also the life & relationship(s) of Annick.

I liked the idea of the plot more than how it was written. There seemed to be so many other stories mixed in that made it confusing or not effective. A patient of the main character, a therapist, supposedly commits suicide. The therapist doesn't believe it and sets out to figure out where she is and what happened to her.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, from Legend Press and #NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview and review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.


Settle in for this knockout thriller, you'll be staisfied on many levels.

Great premise, but kind of.confusing and hard to get invested in.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

I read this as a standalone book as I hadnt read book 1 in the series and I felt able to read it without feeling like I had missed anything. It was an enjoyable read but I found it slow and hard to get into in places.

I found it incredibly difficult to follow what was going on at times and found the storyline was pretty dull compared to other similar books that I’ve read. I couldn’t get in to it at all really - sorry :(