This is the third book I Have read by this author an I enjoyed reading it. The story centres on Grace whose daughter disappeared 10 years ago and she is still searching,hoping and grieving when she is offered a chance of a true crime documentary to be made for TV. She accepts in the hope that might lead to new evidence being found. The plot twists and turns with many suspects until a final reveal which although not too surprising does have a final twist.
This would make a good summer holiday read.

True Crime diverges from the typical narrative of a missing girl. The conclusion caught me off guard, and I found it enjoyable, although I perceived the epilogue as somewhat repetitive.

Personally, I can't imagine anything more distressing than a child, even if grown, going missing. Georgina Lees effectively captures the mother's array of emotions: a nauseating blend of anger, fear, sorrow, hopelessness, and resolve.

Despite the passing of ten years, Grace remains unwavering in her hope.The dynamics between mother and daughter remain ambiguous. Grace portrays them as extremely close, almost as friends, yet others present a different view.

I struggled to interpret Katy's friend Jo, and her perspective on Katy's disappearance made me uneasy. Two of the three suspects struck me as suspicious, and I harbored doubts about them as well.

I am afraid that this book was too slow moving for me. There was a great deal of conversation and little else happening.
Shame

3.5 stars.

This book is supposed to kind of feel like those true crime documentaries that I watch probably far more than I should. But it didn't quite capture the feeling. I think it was a great concept. I saw the twists and turns and while I didn't figure things out (a good thing) I had a hard time with what happened because it doesn't seem plausible for some of it tbh. If that what you are into go for it. The book was easy to read I didn't really like the characters.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A gripping thriller that explores the aftermath of a missing persons case. The characters are relatable and the writing captures the raw emotions of loss and longing. An enjoyable read.
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was an awesome book. I love True crime in general and so glad I got to read this book. This was my first book by this author and it won't be my last. It was definitely slower in the beginning, felt like it was dragging but once you past that 30%-50% mark it really does pick up abd keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is a classic who done it story but well executed to where it has its own unique storyline.

Thank you for this arc!

I wasn't hooked since the beginning but it was a slow process and I was turning pages maniacally after some chapters.
Two POVS, a missing woman, a true crime documentary, a lot of possibile suspects.
A well done and gripping thriller
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

amazing book . really enjoyed it and the plot was written brilliantly. i loved the twists and didnt see the ending coming!
looking forward to more from this author

True crime is one of my favourite genres. So I very much wanted to read this I found it to be too slow unfortunately. So that affected my rating.

I couldn’t really get in to this book at all. The writing style was good though, and the storyline had potential but I felt the story was a bit slow for me.

Thank you for the advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest opinion..

True crime is about the disappearance of Katy Harper. Katy works for NTV as a researcher, then she goes missing. Her mother Grace never gave up looking for her. 10 years on she agrees to do a documentary about her daughter to see if there was more information..

This was such a great read, kept me hooked from the start. And a little sad.

This was a gripping read and I was intrigued by the characters. I will look out for more by this author.

A true crime documentary is always intriguing, the questions and mystery surrounding the cases are thought provoking and fascinating.
It’s heartbreaking to hear that someone has gone missing, without a trace, how can they just vanish?
Katy’s mother is searching for closure after ten years ago of wondering and the endless possibilities of what happened. Grace is hopeful that a new documentary will shed light on Katy’s disappearance.
Lots of facts and evidence to dissect from many sources makes this book a great read. The twists and turns result in an interesting journey for Grace and readers, frustrating but ultimately worthwhile.

Thank you to the publisher, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Woah this was a serious ride and a half of a book!!!! It was a riveting and adrenaline -fueled read that will leave you hooked from the first page to the last. With its blend of action, suspense, and intrigue, this novel is sure to satisfy even the most discerning thriller enthusiasts. What more could you want????

I love how the popularity for true crime is documented in this book which uses social networks and other forms of media in creating as story.
Grace is Katy's mother, Katy went missing 10 years ago and a documentary team re open the case.
Will they find out what happened to Katy...
Great writing propels this story along with plenty of twists

This is a very interesting premise and fresh in the way it was told. Katy went missing ten years ago and her mother had never stopped trying to find out what happened to her. She's approached by a production company wanting to do a true crime documentary on Katy's disappearance. She agrees as this might help uncover what happened. It's a rollercoaster of a read, so cleverly written, so well brought together. I'd like to wipe my memory clear of it so I can enjoy it fresh again.

Littering of Twists..
Making use of the surge in the passion for actual true crime, comes a fictional mystery which uses a melange of multi media reporting and social network commentary for its telling. Katy, a young journalist went missing some ten years ago and has never been found. Her mother, Grace, has almost given up all hope when a new documentary production team decide to re open the cold case. What will they discover? Nicely penned, slow burn with a solid cast and a littering of twists - although the reader may well see the denouement coming.

This was an interesting concept that kept me glued to the pages, although it wasn't without it's flaws, but I am going to dissect it into the three points of view it was told from (starting with what I found the least engaging). With each, I'll explain what I liked about it and (when applicable) what I didn't like about it.

Let's start with the documentary portion first. The idea of everyone who had some sort of involvement in Katy's life (including the three people who had been suspects in her disappearance, and a man claiming to be her father even though Grace was adamant that he was not) being interviewed about that time was interesting. What was more interesting is the way certain individuals seemed to point the finger at everyone else, even framing Katy in a negative light. This angered her mom, which was understandable, but the way she lashed out at people was a bit concerning. In fact, there was a brief moment when I even started to suspect her of having something to do with it. This section was great for throwing plausible explanations as to who might have been involved, and also red herrings of people you otherwise wouldn't have considered up until then (such as Grace, and Katy's former best friend Jo or her husband Tom). It also made you wonder if what they were saying about Katy was true, was it down to some big secret she was keeping?

Another point of view that is peppered into this story is that of Katy herself, talking about the day she went missing. At times, this point of view seemed to be used more as a filler than anything useful, but there were times when certain clues were revealed that would make the reader stop and consider what they think they know from the other chapters. I also found it to be interesting just how everything came to a head that night, and just how clever Katy turned out to be.

The final point of view we get to see (and my personal favorite) was that of Grace's mother. This was the point of view happening in real time, alongside the documentary so we got to see her reactions to that as well as the all consuming grief that still gripped her ten years later. And while I will admit that she sometimes seemed to fly off the handle, directing her anger at people who didn't deserve it, it was also understandable why she acted the way that she did. Sadly, I believe she went about certain things in entirely the wrong way. For example when she found the USB drive, she should have immediately contacted the Detective in charge of her daughters case and turned it over. When she decided to meet a potential source well after midnight, she should have told someone where she was going just in case. But she didn't. In that aspect, her and her daughter were entirely too much alike.

Now let's talk about the ending. I have seen a few people say that it seemed rushed, and I can definitely see where those complaints are coming from, but I think it fit. I was surprised at some of the things that were revealed, a bit sad at others as it did seem like we were robbed of a more satisfying ending where it came to Grace and Katy. However, my biggest complaint is the way the Gold Key thing was brought up, and then left unfinished. Yes, men were being brought to justice, but I feel like we deserved more to tie it all-together. A longer story on how they came to be and what was found out, perhaps at least one or two characters from the story should have been named instead of it all being just "high ranking, powerful people and politicians". Something more than the brief ending that we got. In fact, I would have enjoyed a FOURTH point of view, one of the members of the Golden Key discussing what Katy knew and what Grace (with the help of one of Katy's friends), might uncover.

All in all, this was a satisfying read for me that I think others will enjoy. I would read more from this author.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this that review are 100% my own.

True Crime was a decent thriller that I enjoyed.
Katy is a promising young journalist but has been missing ten years now. She was last seen at her desk and no one knows where she is. The investigation at the time couldn’t nail anyone to the disappearance but her mum has never got over this event and still tries to find out what happened. For the ten year anniversary Katy’s mum is approached by a company wanting to do a documentary series about Katy but it turns out to be nothing like what she agreed to take part in.
This was a slow start of a book for me but it picked up after about the first third. There were lots of little trails to lead you up the garden path. The story was well put together and I found it enjoyable, even more so as I didn’t guess the culprit or what could actually have happened to Katy.
I would like to thank NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book, but I really enjoyed the writing style. Grace’s daughter, Katy, disappeared 10 years ago. Grace has done her best to move on with her life, but it’s a daily struggle. A true crime show reaches out to Grace for an interview for a series on Katy’s disappearance. Hopeful that it will bring out new information, Grace agrees. Once the episodes begin airing Grace learns things about Katy that she never would have imagined. And before long, she realizes that something very bad happened the night Katy went missing. As things unfold and truths come to light Grace doesn’t know who she can trust. What she does know is that she must find out what happened to Katy, no matter what.

The different POV’s in this book were unique and interesting. Seeing things from Grace’s perspective and learning new information as she did made it feel like you were living it right along with her. The throwbacks to the time Katy went missing added another layer of mystery. I have to say I wasn’t totally surprised by the ending, but i was interested in seeing how it would all play out, for sure.