This book was very engaging from the first word till the very last word. The characters brought out all kinds of feelings and emotions from the reader. Just when you think you figured out the twist you’re hit with another one. Wham bam boom. You get thrown another twist. I found myself laughing out loud at this book, angry, annoyed etc with each of the characters. I found myself talking out loud to the characters. I highly recommend this book it will keep you turning the pages well into the light and or listening well into the night.

Thanks NetGalley and Bookouture for the arc copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was told from multiple points of view and timelines, but they weren’t challenging to keep straight. My favorite was the killer’s point of view which was as disturbing as you’d expect a serial killer’s to be.

This was fast paced, well read, with interesting characters though that also made it a bit jumpy at times. It was worth the listen.

A truly terrifying tale of revenge and deceit that will leave you shocked and terrified, looking at loved ones with suspicion whilst asking yourself if you really do know everything about your partner!
Written with incredible pace with plenty of twists and superbly narrated, bringing the story to life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to fans of the thriller genre.
Five Stars without hesitation.

Wow! I loved this book ❤️ it’s a compelling and engaging psychological thriller. It has multiple pov and timelines, also it contains the pov of the killer and damnnn that was creepy 💀✨ that made the story more tense and the way the story progresses and those plot twist came , my jaw dropped like literally 😭🤌 I enjoyed it so much ✨ I loved the diverse characters and the plot. Highly recommended!!

Actual rating: 4.5 🌟

I really enjoyed this book. Getting right inside the head of a sociopath and not quite knowing how they will connect with the main story, with a number of possible outcomes teasing us and drawing us in as the tension builds.

Kidnapped Joanna has no inkling of why she is being held and her daughter, Scarlett, is frustrated at her perceived lack of action from her Dad and from the police. I initially struggled to keep track of who was who. and which timeline was which, and because of this, I started the book from the beginning a couple of times. Once I had a grasp on it all, I was in for the ride!

A couple of the twists had me floored! The intricate plot was so clever and really kept me guessing. Every time it look as though it would be resolved and concluded, there was another twist thrown at us - loved it!

My only criticism is that the blurb is very different to the actual story. I listened to the audiobook and Sarah Durham's narration was excellent.

4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Elisabeth Carpenter and Bookouture Audio for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Oh my goodness this was one twisty thriller, and I was pretty much hooked after the very first chapter. Definitely recommend

This audiobook was nararrated by Sarah Durham and she is an excellent narrator and I've enjoyed every single audio she has done. She makes the chapters so exciting to listen too, she's amazing!
The main story evolved around a family. However the book involved several characters accross different timelines with several twists. Eventually they all came together, like a jigsaw. A really fast paced thriller which had me engrossed and guessing through out, right until the very end, literally!
This was my first book that I had read of Elizabeth's but if her others are like this I will read more!
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an ARC in return for an honest review!

Wow--when I tell you that the twists were jaw dropping and fast and furious, I mean they were intense! I never saw the ending coming. Loved the book and the narrator, every bit of it.

3.5+ stars

A fun, twisty thriller. At times it seemed like the story was a bit all over the place, which kept me focused and interested. I enjoyed it!

I loved the writing style and the plot of this book, I just personally wasn’t a fan of the narrator. It was hard to get into at first. However the story was great and I would recommend to others!

Not my kind of story but I could tell the writing was quality. Also not a fan of the narrator so that might have something to do with it.

Phew, what a ride. So many twists and turns. Didn’t see any of it coming.

I really enjoyed the narration. I’m such a sucker for a British accent.

I loved reading all three MCs perspectives. Especially about James and his life before.

I am a massive Lisa Jewell fan, and have been waiting for her newest release for months. I love thrillers and have not found a good one in months, despite reading one a week, until NOW. I have never heard of this author before but now she is on my radar.

Kept me guessing from beginning until end. I rate a book on how entertained I am, and how intrigued. Very happy to find a new author like Lisa Jewell.

One note: i did do a audiobook, and the narrators were hard to understand at times. And i listen to English authors almost exclusively.

I must say I wasn’t that interested in the beginning, thought I had it all figured out; but no I didn’t. Certainly didn’t see that ending coming. A little back and forth with the years, but I think in the long run it was necessary. The narrator was good but sometimes hard to tell who I was now listening to-I did have to go backwards a little to catch again who was supposed to be talking. Female and males all sounded the same. All in all good book and I enjoyed it.

Thank you NetGalley.

Great job on the Audio. I enjoyed the different narrations of the voices of all the characters. I enjoy a story with multiple POV and timelines. While some parts of the story were really far-fetched, the story came together nicely. However, it was hard to connect with the characters and have the story really grip you. But I still enjoyed the read!

This book was full of twists and turns! Trust no one. What a dark family with secrets you won’t believe. I highly recommend adding this book to your list asap!

This book was a fun and fast read. I do wish the ending was a bit more of a surprise than it was but it was still good.

Joanna goes out for a night of drinks, and to meet someone for the first time - while returning back home she gets kidnapped.
When she wakes up she is really scared, she is scared that the kidnapper might have her husband and daughter too - but why would anyone want to do this to her family!

Meanwhile, at home Joanna's daughter realizes that her mom is missing but her dad is not taking her concern too seriously. When the investigation begins, and all old secrets starts to spill
we are left with so many twisty possibilities and all we can do is pray that Joanna remains safe.

This book was told from multiple POVs and take a bit of time to get used to all the names. Thank you to NetGalley, Elisabeth Carpenter, and Bookouture Audio for approving the audiobook ARC

There is a killer on Smith Street. He's already kidnapped Joanna. Is her daughter next? In the present time, Joanna's husband and daughter are frantically searching for her after they find out she is missing. In a separate past timeline, an anonymous, troubled kid is developing into a serial killer.

This is a very compelling thriller that is full of twists, turns, and surprises that you won't see coming. Everything you think you know will get thrown out the window more than once. It is well narrated by Sarah Durham, who maintains the suspense throughout.

Fans of thrillers will enjoy this twisty, terrifying tale.

I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.

Great read! Didn’t want to stop listening to see what twist would happen next! Kept me guessing!! Captivating read!