Love the Billie Carlson series. Plenty of thrills and a quick and easy read. Great characters. Enjoy the style of writing. Plenty to keep you enthralled. Look forward to the next instalment. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for chance to review it.

I’d like to thank Quercus Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Last Seen’, the third in the PI Billie Carson series written by Anna Smith, in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Omar is living in Glasgow illegally and contacts Private Investigator Billie Carlson as his younger brother Carim has been charged with killing two criminals who are trafficking and selling young girls including their little sister Mina. Billie has her young son Lucas back home with her in Glasgow and her priority is caring for him but when she hears the reason behind Carim stabbing the men to death she wants to help as their young sister Mina has been abducted.

‘Last Seen’ is a fast-paced and totally gripping thriller that kept me so involved I read it in one day leaving the housework for tomorrow. The character of Billie is brilliant as she works with both police officers and those who may not be on the right side of the law, Danny Scanlon and the wonderful Millie, office manager, friend and babysitter rolled into one. There’s so much tension, suspense, drama and nail-biting twists and turns that when I reached the end I thought the story was over and Billie had beaten the criminals, but then there’s the cliffhanger and I don’t think I can wait for the fourth in the series to find out what’s coming next for Billie.

Last Seen. By Anna Smith

Publisher Quercus Books

Time to read less than a day

Stars 4

Review

I love the Billie Carson series so was really pleased to be offered this book for review

I flew through it it totally did not disappoint. A must read for any Anna Smith fans.


I found it a quick read and it kept my attention from the first to the last page

Thank you Netgalley and Quercus Books for the opportunity to review.

Storyline was complex, but very easy to follow. The main character, ex police now private investigator undertook a situation which is currently on a lot of readers minds and unfortunately very close to home. She also had to juggle a very delicate home situation, not an easy task. The P.I had a very good team behind her, friends in the police as well as criminals. Both sides played a big part in solving the crimes.
Even though there was a measure of violence, there was no bad offensive language which for me made reading this book much more enjoyable.
I look forward to reading more books from this author.
I give this book a 5*rating

Devastated when I started this book. I had just seen the authors name and requested the book.
I hadn't realised i'd already read it.
Sat down with my cuppa to get stuck in and was really sick when I realised it wasnt a new book..

so here are my thoughts from the first time I read this, not so long ago

PI Billie Carlson takes on a thrilling new case in the next instalment of this gripping series.

Back in the world of PI Billie Carlson. Things seem to be looking up for Billie, things seem to be getting back on track and life is treating her a little better.

Set in Glasgow Billie Carlson is a PI, She takes on some tough cases and always gets results. Her next case is going to be tougher still. Billie will have her work cut out to get to the bottom of a stabbing.
Another interesting and thrilling read from a phenomenal story writer. Anna Smith packs everything she can into her books and as always we are given a first class read.
Highly recommended.

This was another thrilling read in the Billie Carlson series, one I highly recommend and one of my favourites. Billie has been successful in her search for Lucas, her missing son, and life is slowly getting back to normality for her. I like the characterisation, it's well described and with excellent development. The plotting is very topical, illegal migrants, and I love that it is set in Glasgow. The pacing is fast throughout, making this another 5* read from the author. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

Last Seen by Anna Smith is the fourth book in the Billie Carson series
and it was a brilliant, gritty, unputdownable crime thriller set in Glasgow and I was hooked from the very first few pages till the end, just like the other books within this series.
I can't recommend these books enough and a perfect series to get your teeth into, especially for your coming holidays or for your day off relaxing! But once you open your kindle or book you will be hooked and you will find it hard to put down! all your plans for that day will be out of the window!!!

So enjoy the latest instalment of Billie Carsons who is a private investigator.