A promising start to a new series by an author I've enjoyed reading since the Jessica Daniels series. Although the story takes longer to get going than other books by kerry, once it does and the characters start to develop, it had me gripped. It will be interesting to see how the relationship between Millie and Guy develops.
Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Great job! First time reading this author and I was drawn in right away. Can’t wait to read the second book in the series! Thanks Net Galley for the ARC!

I’ve been a big fan of Kerry Wilkinson for a long time, and I was excited to see that The One Who Fell is the first in a new series. It was a little more mystery/suspense than what I usually read from him, but that’s okay – change is good.
In this case, we get Millie who has a mysterious past. She volunteers at a local nursing home, but we don’t learn much else about her for quite a while. Part of the mystery of the book is figuring out Millie as much as the actual mystery itself.
And therein is my sole issue with this book.
It’s the first in a series. We know how those go. There’s a lot of groundwork to put down, character personalities to build, other characters to introduce, relationships to establish. In short, there’s just a lot going on.
And I found that to be very confusing. Maybe I wasn’t paying close enough attention. But the entire plot seemed to move very slowly. I’m thinking that the author knew it would be at least a trilogy, and figured that the first book could be all set-up.
That’s fine, but it made for a long slog.
I did enjoy trying to figure out the mystery (about someone who fell – obviously. No spoilers here). And how Millie’s background plays into everything does eventually come clear. The author even saves a few twists for the end, which I took as cliffhangers moving into the second book.
Overall, I did enjoy The One Who Fell, although I wish it had moved a little bit faster and really gripped me. As it is, it interested me. And that’s enough to see what happens next.

I really enjoyed this gripping story. I loved the location and the insight into what it was like living in a seaside town and the damage that can be done by people gossiping, Heartbreaking at times and heartwarming in equal measure. I loved the twists and turns and that it kept the reader hooked. I am looking forward to reading the other stories in this series.

What a great series. I guess you’d call them a cozy mystery since the Millie and Guy are amateur sleuths. It took me a little while to like Millie and Guy, but they grew on me. Now Guy’s dog was another matter. The mystery in book one seemed a little off at first. While visiting at a nursing home, residents tell Millie of a girl either falling or being pushed off of a roof. It’s Millies past and all the rumors surrounding her life that forces her to investigate. I had a little bit of hard time understanding why Millie investigated, but good thing she did as there was a mystery to solve.

In books two and three, Millie continues to investigate with her partner Guy. Each book has a stand along mystery and advance Millie’s personal life. As I read each book, the series got better and better. The pace evened out and the stories more intriguing. While Millie grows as a person and an investigator in each book, they can be read as standalones. They all have short chapters and are easy to read.

I switched back and forth between the book and audio of book one and enjoyed both equally. Helen Keeley narrates the book and really draws you into the story and makes Millie come to life.

Cosy mystery lovers will want to find out more about Millie and like this series.

Millie's past has made her infamous in the coastal town of Whitecliff Bay. Still, she likes it there and spends time developing her grooming business and volunteering at the local care home where the mystery begins. Millie is complex but inherently good, and this invests readers in her future. The world-building is detailed, and consequently, the novel is gently paced, but it immerses you in the setting, its inhabitants, and the mystery of the One Who Fell.
I like the amateur sleuthing team of Millie and Guy, the suspense and the chilling atmosphere created.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

This was a great start to a new series. This was a really interesting small-town mystery which I found really enjoyable to read. This book takes the reader on a journey with Millie to discover the truth.

It did take me a little to get into it but once I was in I was deeply invested in the characters. It is both a fast-paced read while still being easy reading, I look forward to the next in the

The One Who Fell (A Whitecliff Bay Mystery Book 1) by Kerry Wilkinson
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers
Published: April 17, 2023

The One Who Fell is the first book A Whitecliff Bay Mystery Book series by Kerry Wilkinson. This was the first book I've read by the author and I wasn't sure what to expect.

I struggled to get into this book, but by the end I was glad I kept reading. This book told an interesting story that took some time to build.

The characters were interesting and I feel like there's something there, so I think I'll continue reading this series.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this ebook.
This book was a fun read. The pacing was a little inconsistent however the mystery kept me hooked. Lots of red herrings trying to distract you from the twists and a lot of them worked! Cozies are not normally my genre but I’m glad I took the chance on this one and will continue with the rest of the series

It took me a good 20/30% to really get into this story. It was ok up till that point & I wasn’t sure if I would end up liking this. Then suddenly it became interesting. I liked the setting of this small town with its nosy inhabitants & the secrets that people were keeping. Most importantly, I came to like Millie. If I was her I’m not sure I could have been strong enough with all the scrutiny that surrounds her. Tough girl. I think I’m going to enjoy reading more about her & what goes on in Whitecliff Bay.

Millie Westlake is not popular in the town of Whitecliff. She has a notorious past, a ruined marriage and yet she is determined to find her place in the community. The local nursing home, where she volunteers, is the one place where she feels welcome, her one escape from the questions about the fate of her parents, but when Ingrid, an elderly resident, tells her of the day she saw a girl pushed from a nearby roof, Millie is the only one who believes her.
Finding an unlikely ally in a local journalist, Millie is determined to find the truth in Ingrid’s story. But with a broken tile the only thing resembling evidence, is the only result of Millie’s investigations to make a new enemy in the shape of the owner of the aforementioned roof? And what is the mysterious creature stalking the shadows?
Well, this is a an interesting one, not least in the publishing schedule. The One Who Fell is the first of four books in the series so far, released on 17th April this year, followed by The One Who Was Taken and The Ones Who Were Buried, both also released on the same day, and they will be followed by The Ones Who Are Hidden… um, a month later. I guess someone has been busy over lockdown.
I read a lot of Kerry’s Jessica Daniel mystery/thrillers early on in the life of the blog and then read a couple more after a break – I always enjoyed them and I’ve no reason why I ever took a long break from the series. Pretty sure that… yep… I wrote at the end of the last review that I’d be back to the series soon, three and a bit years ago. Oops.
Anyway, when I saw this on Netgalley, I thought I’d take a look. And it fits fairly neatly into a theme from this month’s read. Just with Death Under A Little Sky, Vera Wong and Murder Under A Tuscan Sun, this is just as concerned about the trials and tribulations of the lead character as it is about the mystery at the centre of the tale.
And I’m going to be honest here, I think this one swings too much towards the mysteries of Millie’s past, as while the story of the girl on the roof is remarkably effective and something I haven’t seen before, there isn’t an awful lot of complexity to it. This feels like a scene-setter for the overarching arc concerning Millie’s past and, apologies for vague spoilers here, not everything about it is revealed here. It even ends with a “will we find out about… - read the next book.” So I suppose the most important question is, will I read the next book to find out?
And the answer is… maybe. Maybe I will. Maybe I’ll finally go back to the next Jessica Daniel book (as that had something of a cliffhanger too, iirc). But I’m not a fan of that sort of thing, I like things to be completely self-contained. So it’s a definite maybe.
The One Who Fell is out from Bookoutre on ebook (currently free, btw) and paperback, as are the sequels.

A girl fell from a roof. Did she jump or was she pushed? Did she survive? Where is she? Did this really happen or did somebody imagine it? This is one of the great mysteries of this book and there were many more to discover. This book was entertaining and interesting. The best part is, it all started when a hopeless young woman believed a lonely woman when no one else would. The story was full of twists and surprises that I enjoyed a lot.

I love this author and will read anything by him. And this book! Wow! What an incredibly brilliant start to a new series! Loved it, loved it!

In the small seaside town of Whitecliff everyone knows everyone else. Something Millie Westlake wishes wasn't the case! After a well publicised affair with a local MP & the death of her parents (they committed suicide but Millie got the house so...) She tried to keep her head down, develop her dog grooming & training business whilst volunteering at the local care home. When Ingrid, one of the residents says that she saw a young woman jump/was pushed from the roof opposite Millie thinks she may be imagining things but something nags at her & when she looks at the likely landing spot she she wonders if Ingrid was right. The owner of the house is most unpleasant & Millie's curiosity is aroused. She gets in touch with Guy, a retired reporter who now writes a local blog & together they set out to investigate.

This is not a fast paced crime story. The reader gets to know the place & the people around Millie. It gradually draws you in. The setting & the characters draw you in. I loved it! Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read this book.

Whitecliff Bay is a bit dreary as a setting. That was my first impression. But like
all small towns there is gossip, secrets which unravel slowly in the strangest ways.

Millie has a colorful past. By innuendo accused (and believed by many) to have murdered
her parents, subsequently accused by public shaming of an affair with a married MP,
divorced by hercondescending, know it all husband, deprived custody of her only son,
Millie is stoic and resigned. This can get irritating when we get to the bottom of her story.

Working as a volunteer at an old peoples home, Ingrid one of the inmates discloses that she
saw a young woman on the roof of a very tall house directly in front of the home. Whether
to brush this off as imagination or not is Millie's dilemma. The story picks up from
there and slowly unravels in a sequence.

The setting was drab, millie herself colorless for the most part, her own house characterless
so that drawing a good story out of dullness was clever. The story was precise, cleverly
put together.

Ive read many of Kerry Wilkinson's back library and enjoyed them immensely. THE ONE WHO FELL is the 1st book in the Whitecliff Bay series. The first book in a series must set up the characters, the community and the back story. Readers MUST receive a general mind picture to keep them interested. Mr Wilkinson does an excellent job of skillfully building this picture. You will have definite feelings about these characters within the first few chapters. Good or bad, you'll recognize them.
In the small community of Whitecliff, there are no secrets. When the rumors start that Millie is responsible for her parents' death, she will find it difficult to face the many who would believe them true. To step outside the drama, Millie volunteers at a seniors' home. When one of the residents repeats a story of a girl who was pushed off a roof, not fell as the story is told, Millie will investiagte. If she could prove this rumor wrong, maybe the others would stop too.
This was a very good read. It falls somewhere in between a cozy mystery and a thriller. I love both genre and this satisfied both story cravings. For the first in a series, it has given us enough information to build the next books into ones that we must read.

Finally another book finished! It took me a while to read again, but I'm in a flow again. This time it was The One Who Felly by Kerry Wilkinson and it was published on the 17th of April. I received it from Bookouture via Netgalley.

We follow Millie who volunteers at an age care home. One of the residents claims to have seen something from her window. Millie is rather curious and starts to look into this and that turns I to a full investigation with lots of people involved. And, of course, this all leads to a thrilling conclusion.

The characters were developed well and their backstories were just just briefly described to keep you interested in the character development. I guess this will be described in more detail in the other books. The story was also a fun one - the premise was interesting and an investigation carried out by a 'normal' (non police) person is always a fun idea. I found the pace of the story to be a bit slow at times and the descriptions sometimes a bit too much, too many details that weren't necessary.

All in all a decent 3/5⭐

Kerry Wilkinson, The One Who Fell (A Whitecliff Bay Mystery Book 1), Bookouture, April 2023.

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this uncorrected proof for review.

The One Who Fell, the first in a series, is thoroughly enjoyable. The novels that follow are further evidence that I have found a new series to value. In The One Who Fell Kerry Wilkinson brings together an appealing group of characters, some gentle but effective social commentary, a mystery to be solved and an interesting location. The first chapter is a delight – an introduction that has its comic moments, but then draws the reader into the serious nature of an interchange that impacts the main character’s life. Cheese has its moments, serious and funny, along with its consumer, throughout the series. But here, it is while pursuing a choice amongst the many varieties that Millie Westlake is accosted with the question, ‘Did you kill your mum and dad?’

Millie volunteers at an age care home. Here the mystery begins when Ingrid, one of the residents, tells her about seeing a woman in white fall from a roof that she can see from her bedroom window. The residents, their behaviour and gossip are observed so well – they are people, not ‘the elderly’, they interact with vigour, they have opinions and demand that they are heard. At the same time, Millie and her relationship Jack who works at the care home is also introduced. They eat together, exchange views, and become involved in Ingrid’s mystery. Jack vapes, eats crushed chocolate and numerous other food throughout the day, relies on Millie for company at work, and has a partner, Rish with whom he is considering adopting a child. A serious personal note is introduced when we learn that Millie has a son who lives with his father and new partner. Millie has extremely limited access.

In investigating Ingrid’s claim Millie finds a broken roof tile which validates Ingrid's story. She is visited by a local retired journalist with whom she has an uneasy relationship. Guy has replaced his job with a newspaper with an online service and visits to enquire about a large black cat shape that is frequenting the township. The cat mystery is not resolved but affords an initial link between Guy and Millie which then weaves into another story. The mystery of the falling woman provides another theme in the novel. Behind her day-to-day work on the mysteries and her relationships with Jack and Guy are the haunting and distressing treatment of Millie Westlake and her affair, the accusations about her parents and her dogged approach to maintaining her son’s happiness at the cost of her own.

The One Who Fell is an engrossing novel complete with engaging characters, good story lines and compelling questions. Although one mystery is solved, the question that is uttered in the first chapter remains and Millie’s resolution of her situation with her former husband and his new partner seems distressingly far in the future. No wonder I began the next in the series, The One Who Was Taken, immediately.

The dark shadow of Millie Westlake's past follows her wherever she goes but she finds comfort in volunteering at the local nursing home where she has a close bond with some of the residents who live there. When one of the elderly residents tells Millie of a strange occurrence she witnessed happening Millie can't help but be drawn into discovering more about this mystery and is determined to follow the clues which seem to suggest that something sinister is going on in the small seaside town of Whitecliff.

This cosy crime mystery is something of a departure for this author who I normally associate with quite gritty crime thrillers so it was with some trepidation that I began the first in this new series of cosy mysteries. I think this venture works reasonably well with this first book setting the scene quite nicely with an array of quirky characters. Millie is an interesting creation who I'm sure we will get to know more as the series develops. Overall, this is a nice easy read and a good start, with the added bonus that books 1-3 are now available.

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Review for 'The One Who Fell' by Kerry Wilkinson.

Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Kerry Wilkinson, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous

Publication date 17th April 2023.

This is the sixth book I have read by this author. It is also the first book in the 'Whitecliff Bay' series. I have previously read 'The Child Across The Street', 'The Party At Number 12' and 'The Child In The Photo', 'Truly, Madly Amy' and 'The Boyfriend' which I would also recommend reading.

I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'An utterly compelling, character-driven mystery by bestselling author Kerry Wilkinson, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Mary Burton and LJ Ross.' I am a huge fan of both Faith Martin and Mary Burton so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Kerry and if this is as good as 'The Child Across The Street', 'Truly, Madly, Amy', 'The Boyfriend', 'The Child In The Photo' and 'The Party At Number 12' it is sure to be an excellent read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).

This novel consists of 41 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

This book is based in Whitecliff, England, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture. I have actually visited England on several occasions so am looking forward to seeing if I recognise anywhere that Kerry has based the book on.

This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Millie Westlake. The benefits of third person perspective with are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.


Well, well, well Wow!!! What an absolute cracker of a book!!! This book sucked me straight in from beginning to the explosive ending. It was very well written with excellent descriptions which put me straight into the storyline. The blog and the cover suited the book perfectly.

An absolutely explosive start to a promising new series!!!

This is yet another absolutely fantastic page turner by the extremely talented Kerry. Between Kerry's evocative writing skills and Helen's fantastic narrative talented they really bring the story to life. I loved the seaside atmosphere of Whitecliff Bay where you can hear the waves crashing and feel the wind in your hair while turning the pages. Kerry describes life in a small community perfectly with everyone knowing who is who and who did what or who they think did what, living in a small village myself I see this all the time. Millie starts volunteering at her local care home where one of the elderly residents named Ingrid tells her she had seen someone falling off a roof. The way Ingrid tells Millie this story makes her believe it is true rather than senility so she sets out to do some investigating herself which puts her in danger. Millie tragically lost both of her parents and the rumours in the town put the blame at her feet but as well as suffering with the rumours and loss of her parents she has also recently divorced and hasn't got many friends. She ends up unexpectedly meeting the man that she believes is to blame for thr rumours that she had something to do with her parents death but events lead them to an unexpected truce. We never do find out what happened to Millie's parents so I'm looking forward to getting stuck into the next book to see if we find out more about her past. The storyline is addictive and filled with suspense, tension, mystery and everything you could ask for in a fantastic page turner!!
I loved all the twists and turns and throughout it kept me guessing what was going on and who was doing what. I would NEVER have guessed at the ending so a MASSIVE WELL DONE to Kerry . I have read many thrillers and it's getting harder and harder for me to be surprised so great job there. I loved the storyline and just loved everything about it. It was all done perfectly!! An absolutely addictive page turner that kept my heart in my throat on the edge of the seat and absolutely absorbed me. The fact there were so many different red herrings and so many possibilities that all would have worked perfectly I could not put this book down!!! I was so invested in the storyline that I was up until 2am!! I would LOVE to see this turned into a movie!!! I cannot wait to get stuck in to the next book in this series which is called 'The One Who Was Taken' and which I am off to read now so keep your eyes peeled for my review of it!!

WARNING ⚠ DO NOT START THIS UNTIL YOU HAVE CLEARED YOUR SCHEDULES AS THIS BOOK IS ADDICTIVE!!!!

This is one of the few books that I have listened 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrator Helen Keeley who did a great job bringing this story to life. I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity and Jasmine did a fantastic job on both male and female characters voices!!! I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Leah but also to listening to more books narrated by Jasmine!

It is always worrying when starting a new series as you have no idea who the characters are. It is very important for me to bond with not only the lead protagonists but also any characters that may make repeat appearances during the series too.

THE characters were fantastic, solid and completely believable. The main protagonist is Millie who I really liked from the start. My heart went out to her with everything she was going through. She helps out by volunteering at her local care home and also does some dog grooming. I enjoyed getting to know some of her back story and meeting her friends, ex husband, ex lover and godfather and I am looking forward to getting to meet her again and learn more about her in the rest of this promising series. She is an intriguing and complex character and I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know her.
There was a great eclectic mix of characters from good to bad which always helps to liven the storyline up. They all had such different and strong personalities and all suited the storyline perfectly.. There were such a mix of personalities and its hard really to say too much about any of them without giving too much away!!! Regardless of whether you liked, loved or disliked any of the characters they all work perfectly together to bring this story to life. I cannot wait to meet Helen and more characters in the next book in this series which is called 'The One Who Was Taken' and which I am off to read now so keep your eyes peeled for my review of it!!

CONGRATULATIONS KERRY ON YET ANOTHER ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE PAGE TURNER!!!! AN ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC START TO A PROMISING NEW SERIES!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHY YOU ARE ONE OF MY TOP 5 MALE AUTHORS!!! HERE'S TO YOUR NEXT SUCCESS 🥂

Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first two chapters of Kerry's 'The One Who Was Taken' which looks just as addictive as this book and Kerry's previous books, is the next book in this addictive series and I am actually off to read next so keep your eyes peeled for my review!!

Overall a compelling, addictive and fantastic start to what promises to be an explosive series!!

Genres covered in this novel include Murder Thriller, Psychological Suspense, Literature And Fiction, Murder Suspense, Teen & Young Adult, Suspense Thriller, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Lawyers & Criminals Humour, Murder, Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller, English Crime, Noir Fiction and Psychological Fiction amongst others.


I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena, Faith Martin, Mary Burton, LJ Ross. 'The Girl on the Train', 'I Am Watching You', C. L Taylor and anyone looking for a book with a twist they will never suspect!!!


304 pages/ 7 hours 51 minutes.

This book is FREE to purchase on kindle via Amazon, free on kindle unlimited, £8.99 in paperback and £16 for the audiobook (at time of review) which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!

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