The Girl in the Pink Shoes is the first book in the Lucy Kendall Crime Thriller series.  Lucy is a Private Investigator who tries to help children who are victims of pedophiles as she lost her sister after she was abused as a child.  In this book, Kailey goes missing, she never made it home from her walk to school with a couple of older neighborhood girls.  Lucy talks to Kailey's mom, Jenna, who agrees to let her help.  Secret after secret begins unraveling as Lucy worries that an old client of hers, out of prison but not needing to register as a sex offender may be involved as he lives across the street. And his brother is one of the detectives on the case.   There were a TON of twist and turns in this book and I absolutely could not put it down (and then quickly read books 2 and 3 - reviews on those coming soon)  I absolutely loved the writing style, how you're not sure which characters you should or shouldn't be rooting for and the rollercoaster of a ride.

I received a free e-copy of this book from Net Galley to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

This book took me a month to read but not because it’s a bad book. This is. Great book!

My daughters name is Kailey spelled the same way and almost the same age. So I had a hard time reading this book at first. I actually closed the book and was going to stop but I loved the main character. I wanted to know where this book was going to go. I loved the side characters. So I pushed through and loved this book.

This book does not get slow. It is fast paced through out the whole. When you think you found the suspect, she turns and throws a wrench into it.

I’m glad I pushed through and now I’m onto the second book to binge this series.

Gripping, twisted, a little sadistic..

This is everything I had been hoping for in a book. I have devoured this in just one sitting. I can’t wait to delve unto the rest of the series (swipe to see titles).

This is a terrific read with a really questionable protagonist. Lucy Kendall is unlike any I’ve encountered previously.

This is well researched and brilliantly written. I have felt as though I have been watching the events play out in front of me.

This moves at a perfect pace and is completely addictive. I definitely didn’t expect this to play out as it has.

I absolutely can’t wait to read more

Many thanx to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book

Was looking forward to reading this author as this is the 1st book I have read from them. I found this book a little "stodgy" and felt it didn't flow and was very confusing at times, in my opinion. Lots of twists and turns that made it hard to know who was who and what they had done!! Also felt there was too much unimportant and unnecessary dialogue and description which stopped the story moving at any pace.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this ARC! The Girl in the Pink Shoes is out now!

3 ⭐️

I liked this one! At the beginning, though, I had a hard time separating the characters (especially Kelly and Kailey) because of similar names, but I managed to really get in to the story. I’m not sure how I felt about the climax, but I’d definitely check out more Lucy Kendall books when they come out. A recommendation for everyone that loves fast-paced thrillers with twists and turns throughout the entire book, not just at the end, which is a plus for me!

The Girl in the Pink Shoes is the first book I have read by Stacy Green, but it won't be my last. In fact, I already have the next 3 Lucy Kendall books downloaded on my kindle. Lucy Kendall is a Private Investigator who has her own business on the side, one she doesn't get paid for. She is a vigilante who has killed several child abusers and pedophiles. She used to work as a Child Protection Services Social Worker, but when a case goes wrong, she quits. Now she works with a computer whiz, who also works for the police and a chemist to do her work. When an eight year old girl disappears and she finds out that a man who raped and murdered a schoolmate years ago lives across the street, she is sure he has her. She is joined by another man, Chris Hale, a paramedic, who tells her he is a psychopath, but he knows what she has been doing and uses that to force her to let him help. Between them, they chase down leads, work with Kailey's mother and Detective Todd Beckett to try and find her before she ends up another dead child.

What can I say about Lucy. Murder is never justified, or is it. She is a complicated woman with a different view of right and wrong. Lucy believes that in order to save others, she has to kill these abusers. There were times I liked her and cheered her on, and other times I didn't like her very much. It's a thought provoking story that I found myself thinking about long after I finished. The case was difficult, with more than one suspect which is a sad commentary on our world today. With any story dealing with child abuse, it can be difficult to read at times, but I found it was not too descriptive, but could still be a trigger to some readers. There were a lot of twists and turns and at times, I wasn't sure who to trust or who was being honest. I was glad that Lucy was willing to skirt the law a bit to get to the man who had little Kailey. I will say that once I started this book, I didn't want to stop. I definitely recommend this book to those who like thrillers, involving other law enforcement or Private Investigators. I am ready to start the next one.

Have any of you ever wondered what happens to children of serial killers? What kind of life do the survivors of a horrific crime lead? What it will be like to read a story lead completely by broken people - people who have been victimized one way or the other? Well, Stacy Green's "The Girl in the Pink Shoes" is an answer to all these questions.

The book opens with a murder-attempt by someone you won't exactly expect. And then the story kicks-off when the main female lead Lucy Kendall, previously working in CPS and currently a private investigator, hears the kidnapping of a little girl, who is the neighbour of a known sexual offender, and drafts herself to do everything to find the girl. In the course of her investigation, she happens to come across many people with whom she had been previously acquainted with during her CPS days and she has to struggle to find the right path towards the truth when her own preconceived ideas and judgements take her towards a completely different direction.

What follows next is a series of events so convoluted, complex and dark that sometimes it can actually disturb the readers brutally. In fact, I had to take breaks in between the reading to prevent being too overwhelmed by the darkness. The darkness is only offset by the many unexpected plot developments which keep the readers totally hooked into the story. There are a couple of twists occurring every few chapters or so; and the penultimate twist is something most people won't see coming.

I must say I absolutely loved the way author Stacy Green has laid out the various characters. The main female lead Lucy Kendall is quite a compelling person; she is a contradictory combination of compassion and fierce hate. We, as readers, might not always understand nor agree with her actions. But one can't help but feel for her most of the time. I also was very much intrigued by Lucy's more recent acquaintance Chris Hale; I have a feeling the author plans to do a lot with him and his circumstances. It's a very unique premise and I can't wait to see how his character is taken forward in the upcoming books.

In a nutshell, I had the most entertaining time reading this completely intriguing and engaging thriller. And can't wait to see where the 2nd book goes.

Trigger warning : Please be warned, the story features quite a lot of traumatic and horrific incidents which may be triggering.

Why have I not started to read this series before!

A fantastic read. Cannot wait to read the rest

5/5

I had so much fun reading this book! I really loved the main character and how she was. I did not expect it to be like this at all but it was amazing😍 all the side characters were really strong as well and I had no idea it was going to go the way it did

Stacy Green has been an author whose works I've looked forward to since I read the Nikki Hunt series. The Lucy Kendall series is another thrilling work. This first book is well thought of and well written.
Characters are well developed and the plot is riveting. With enough twists to keep the reader hooked, the book is an interesting read.

This is the debut novel in the new Lucy Kendall series. Kendall is a private investigator who used to work for child protection services. She also has a secret life, she ensures that child predators who have escaped justice pay the price at her hands. When a young girl goes missing, Kendall goes to any lengths necessary to find her. A fun read with plenty of twists and turns.

A girl in pink shoes.#NetGalley

When I started this book, it took me some time to get into it. However it never really got me engaged in the book. It was one of those books I could give it take. I hat to leave any book unfinished and no matter how painful it is to read. I normally try to persevere. I had a problem with keeping up with who was who. Maybe because I was finding this book hard going maybe I was not concentrating enough and missed bits that would nomsky grab me. I managed only just to finish it. It make such a lack of sense and no impression on me. That my memory is pretty much useless in this case. But would I recommend this book. No I would not. Now being truthful it might be a good book to others. But definitely not me. That’s not saying I am right it’s my own personal opinion and nothing more. I might have read this book at a different time and it may have changed my opinion . What I am saying is sometimes I will put a book down after the first couple of chapters. And go on to read something totally different. Eventually I will then pick a book I had put down. Suddenly asking myself why I put it down in the first place as it’s actually a brilliant book. Looking back I do honest believe it’s what I should have done with this one instead of pushing myself to read it

Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book. I have read Stacy's Nikki Hunt series and absolutely love Stacy's writing style so when I heard that her Lucy Kendall series was being released I couldn't wait to jump in.

This book (and I presume series) deals with child abuse and paedophilia. This is a difficult topic for some to read and it must be even harder to write.

Lucy is a private detective with quite a varied background but all centring around children and child abuse. I can see why some might find Lucy a difficult one to warm to. At first, I was a bit unsure but as you progress through the story you really start to understand Lucy, her past and her motivations. I think Lucy is an excellent investigator with true determination.

I liked Lucy's little 'team' from her hacker to her man on the street Kenny G. A varied but extremely skilful group of contacts.

This was a tense and addictive story that I just struggled to put down. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

The Girl in the Pink Shoes was a book I wasn’t sure I would love. The subject is a rough one to dig into. However, the writing is fantastic and the book is so well done. The character of Lucy is well thought out, so rich, and much more relatable than I initially thought she would be. I can’t wait to continue on in this series and follow Lucy in the next book of the series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to get an advanced e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The blurb for The Girl in the Pink Shoes really gripped me. Lucy is not your typical investigator which I loved, this storyline is not an easy one and may be a hard read for some with lots of tough topics covered. A page turner from the very start, this is a gipping, intense read that keeps you guessing. The main character is a force to be reckoned with and you'll end up on board with her totally unorthodox ways. A well written, fast paced book with great Characters many of whom you'll end up suspecting at one point or another. This is the first book in the Lucy Kendall series and I will definitely be continuing with the series.

I'm still not sure how I feel about this book. I usually love Stacy Green's work but I struggled with this one. I wasn't a huge fan of Lucy, however, there are so many great supporting characters. I loved getting to know them all. It is a tough subject and pretty dark in places. As for the plot, I suspected pretty much everyone and had no idea who the kidnapper was (let's be honest most of them were bad guys). I have to admit the twist was a shocker. Did not see that one coming. Overall it is an intriguing read that kept me guessing but the darkness was maybe a bit much for me. I am interested to see what happens next with Lucy though.

I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

This is such a heart wrenching mystery thriller that takes you on an emotional journey from the very first page. This is a strong start to what will be a series of books. Every character has at least some suspicions around them and is at least morally grey leaving you guessing until the very end - you truly feel the desperation a parent would feel if their child was missing. There is a lot of sensitive content in this book so it won't be for everyone but I loved reading about a strong female lead who is a private detective and a vigilante and during her investigation Lucy is also going on an emotional journey of her own. I'm really interested to see where this series will go and the emotional growth that Lucy will go through and her relationship with the other characters.

The Girl in the Pink Shoes Stacy Green Narrated by Amelia Sciandra was a brilliant psychological thriller book from start to finish. It was well written with great twists and turns that just had you gripped, especially as I wanted to find out what happened to the little girl in the pink shoes.

My baby girl. This morning she was so excited for school. I bought her new shoes last night. Pink, sparkly shoes. She loved them so much. She wore them for the first time today. And now she is gone…

It is every mother’s worst nightmare. Eight-year-old Kailey Richardson skips out of the school gates in her brand-new pink shoes and never makes it home. Between the school and the safety of her shiny red front door, someone has taken her.

Private Investigator Lucy Kendall sees the fliers of a smiling gap-toothed Kailey and knows she won’t be able to sleep until the little girl is found. Having lost her own sister to the darkest evil, she is determined to help find Kailey before it is too late.

WoW!!! This book was So Good!

The narrator Amelia Sciandra was excellent and made this book special.

I highly recommend this book. I loved it.

Big Thank you to Netgalley and especially Bookouture Audio for this brilliant audiobook in exchange for a review.

My baby girl. This morning she was so excited for school. I bought her new shoes last night. Pink, sparkly shoes. She loved them so much. She wore them for the first time today. And now she is gone…

It is every mother’s worst nightmare. Eight-year-old Kailey Richardson skips out of the school gates in her brand-new pink shoes and never makes it home. Between the school and the safety of her shiny red front door, someone has taken her.

Private Investigator Lucy Kendall sees the fliers of a smiling gap-toothed Kailey and knows she won’t be able to sleep until the little girl is found. Having lost her own sister to the darkest evil, she is determined to help find Kailey before it is too late.

As Lucy talks to Kailey’s friends, desperate to find out who has taken the happy little girl, she begins to form a worrying picture of the days before Kailey’s disappearance. The blue car idling in the street outside the school. The friendly man across the road. And Kailey’s mother, Jenna, hollow-eyed and jumpy, clutching Kailey’s teddy bear and not telling Lucy everything.

Lucy has promised Jenna she will do everything to find her daughter. But then she discovers Jenna has a connection to the prime suspect in Kailey’s disappearance… and one which brings Lucy’s past rushing back to haunt her. Time is running out to find Kailey, but will Lucy be able to save this innocent little girl before her own demons destroy her?

You won’t want to stop turning the pages of this unputdownable crime thriller. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be reading The Girl in the Pink Shoes late into the night.

This book was an ok read, very heart wrenching story and really brings out all your emotions. The stroy was good and easy to follow, and I enjoyed thre suspence and the twists as the book went on.

I love the author’s Nikki Hunt series and I jumped at the chance to read these. While the writing style is the same, these are a little darker with a few graphic scenes. If you are prone to triggers, I suggest looking those up. Lucy Kendall was a social worker who turned PI. After the horrors she’s seen as a social worker, she has a secret of her own. She has turned to vigilante justice for pedophiles that she’s deemed to have fallen through the cracks and remain free for one reason or another. Lucy is a strong dominant woman. And I really liked her a lot at the start. And I’ll never waiver on what a strong female character she is, but as I kept reading, my thoughts on her changed to more uncertainty whether I liked her. It made me think long and hard about vigilantism. And while my thoughts on Lucy may have waffled, I still needed to know who had taken the child.

It was harder for me to figure out who kidnapped Kailey, because all the characters are a little shady and has quite the evil side. There are also moments of redemption to offset all of the evil.

While this book is very different than the usual crime novels I read, I really did like it. I listened to the first book and then continued reading the series. Amelia Sciandra did a great job selling this tough material.

If you love crime novels and would like to try something a little darker, you should really check out this series.