This is book #2 in the Cora Lael series. Whilst it is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone book although I would recommend reading the books in order. Dr Cora Lael is a psychologist and has a unique ability to pick up on emotions, feelings and voices on items which people have touched. She is asked to work on a case of Lottie, a teenage girl who has stopped speaking. Meanwhile, DS Rob Minshull is investigating the discovery of a body at an abandoned farm and as the case develops, he finds he may need Cora’s help again.

This was a great read! I’d read the first book in the series, and loved it so was excited to see what would happen in this one! Dr Cora Lael is such an interesting character with a very unique and unexpected ability. As we got to find out all about Cora’s gift in the first book, there was only a brief recap of it with the majority of the book focussing on the police investigation and Cora and Lottie’s sessions together. The chapters alternated mainly from the point of view of Minshull, Cora and Lottie with added perspectives from members of Minshull’s team. The storyline flowed perfectly, grabbing my attention from the very first page and keeping me captivated as I read. I really liked Minshull’s character and was left wondering where Cora and he are heading! I also really liked DI Joel Anderson and DC Drew Ellis…. actually, no! Scrap that, I loved all the team working on the case! There was obviously a lot of things going on within them all, both at work and in their personal lives but the team dynamics were fascinating, and I loved how they all worked together.

The storyline was fast paced and full of suspense and tension. I was left wondering what would happen next at the end of every chapter and this led to several ‘just one more chapter’ moments throughout! The storyline does feature child grooming/abuse so, as a warning, this may be a trigger for some. The storyline is cleverly written, initially leaving me stumped as to how everything comes together, but unfolding as it moves along, tying up all the loose ends as it goes! I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it was something that I really settled into very quickly and felt a tinge of disappointment when I finished it. This was a unique crime thriller which I would definitely recommend! Can’t wait for the next one! Fabulous!!!

Murder and intrigue…family and secrets…friendship…this author has written a ,yesteryear that is a cannot put down book…although the story lines become confusing at times. The story does come to a resounding end. The characters are motivated to get their jobs accomplished…they are not all likable, but they are respected law enforcement members. The main character does her best to work with the silent child…this book was sent to me by Netgalley for review.

I loved this book, i adamitica it’s a bit too dark to my personale tastes, it’s one of those that you vouldn’t Say it you really like it but can put it down tilt the end. The only thinks the author could change is elaborate about Lottie at The end, about what happening to her.