This was an amazing suspense thriller! Very detailed and kept me on my toes! There was one part of the story I did figure out, but it didn’t ruin it for me! I would definitely recommend!!

Book 2
Detective Freya Sinclair
Thanks to Bookouture and netgalley for this arc. I'm hoping this is as good as book 1.. I neednt have worried!!! This was just as exciting as the first book if not more so. Freya and the team are called to solve a case where two women went camping in the forest and have been murdered, who are these women? And why them????
I couldnt swipe the pages fast enough to see what would happen next, , loved it..... highley recommend

Revenge, it's a killer!

Welcome back to Fawn Lake, the setting of the thrilling Detective Freya series. The premise of this story is captivating, starting with an explosive prologue that captures the reader's attention. However, there were a few aspects of the main character and procedural details that bothered me, affecting my overall rating of the book. Despite this, it is still possible to enjoy this book without having read the first installment in the series, as there are no significant connections between the two books, apart from being introduced to key characters in the previous story. While there were snippets of potential character development in the first book, unfortunately, they are not explored further in this second installment.

One of the main sources of my frustration was the main character, Freya. It is disheartening to find oneself irritated by the main character while reading a book. Some of this irritation stemmed from her character traits and the way certain things were expressed. Let me provide a couple of examples, hoping to avoid any spoilers:
• In the first book, we learn that Freya's parents were convicted serial killers. She constantly battles public opinion, hoping that people will recognize her commitment to her career and stop judging her based on her parents' crimes. However, despite her own experiences, she quickly assumes and comments on the guilt of the victim's fiancé, whose father has a criminal record. This prejudiced mindset felt inconsistent with her character and undermined my support for her.
• Additionally, a cold case from a decade ago continues to haunt Freya. While I understand her desire to solve the case, describing the killer as the most important person in her life felt off. Instances like these throughout the story impacted both my liking for the character and my overall engagement with the plot.

I have read numerous books in this genre, and I typically do not fixate on procedural details. However, as I read this book, I caught myself playing the role of a backseat driver, offering commentary or unsolicited advice. Here are a few examples that had me questioning the characters' actions:
• When Freya concludes that the Fawn Lake killer has returned based on a single consistency between the cases—the mark on the bodies—I couldn't help but think, wouldn't it be easy to compare the marks to see if they match?
• It struck me as odd that there were no death notifications or attempts to gather more information from the victim's family, friends, or colleagues.
• A significant clue leads to another cold case, yet the team only rely on a simple Google search of articles. Why not access the original case file or connect with the team that previously worked on it?
• While no DNA was found at the first crime scene attributed to the Fawn Lake killer, a comparison is made later in the story.
• Pursuing a person of interest who was around 12 years old at the time of the initial crime undermines the theory that the same killer is responsible for both crimes, which occurred 10 years apart.

These are just a few examples, but many more were racing through my mind as I read this book. This internal commentary stilted the story flow for me.

One Liar Left is the second book in the Freya Sinclair series by Emily Shiner and in my opinion, better than the first. I enjoyed the first book in the series, where I gave it 3.5 stars, but this one for me is a solid 4 stars.

In this book, the 'main twist' came through around 75%, however, the plot twists never stopped coming in this book, till the end the twists were amazing.

However, as mentioned in my previous review for book 1, some scenes were overly descriptive were unnecessary reasons. To me some parts did not make sense, such as in book 1, didn't most of the people in the town hate Freya but in book 2, everyone in the town seemed to love her? During the end scenes, after the main climax, Freya was shown to be heavily injured, as she was stabbed in the hip, but a week later she was up and running again, it felt slightly unrealistic. I also wished we had seen some sort of justice for one of the victims, throughout the book this crime is constantly mentioned, however towards the end it got sort of forgotten.

All that being said, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and its characters and look forward to any future Freya Sinclair books and to read the amazing chemistry between Freya and her team (Candy and Brad, also Ms Shiner, please make Brad a detective, he deserves it !)

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

A great read and it didn't matter that I hadn't read the first one as it read as a stand alone. I read this so quickly as I couldn't put it down. Worth 5 stars or more. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This was the second book in the Freya Sinclair series, and it was just as great as the first! Emily has a way of making me feel as though I'm at the crime scenes with Freya and her crew, and helping to solve the case. She has great detail in her books, and always manages to hold my attention, wanting to know more! I've loved everything I've read by Emily so far, and can't wait to read more!

One Liar Left is the second installment in the Detective Freya Sinclair Series and it is a good one!

This was a fast paced, nail-biting, detective thriller that had a lot of twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat.

The descriptive writing in Emily's style makes this a bingable read! I loved it!

4.5 stars rounded up. This is the second book in Emily Shinter's Freya Sinclair series. I liked this one better than the first one. Freya is a captain of detectives in the Fawn Lake police station. There was one murderer in her career who she never was able to apprehend, and she believes he is back. This weighs heavy on her because if she had caught him back then, more people wouldn't need to die. I really like how Freya interacts with her team, Candy and Brad. Also the Chief is a great addition. A hot headed boss who Freya has no problem standing up to. This was a gripping book and fast paced. It kept me interested and I couldn't wait to see what was what at the end. I'm excited for the next book in this series.

thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC. I greatly appreciate it. I do recommend this book.

One liar left was an enjoyable read. It is a well written novel, with punchy dialogue that rings true, and the descriptive writing brings the scenes to life. Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A brilliant follow up to the first book, I'm really enjoying this series! This was thrilling and dark and kept me guessing why these women were being killed... Great how it all comes together. Can't wait for the next Detective Sinclair book!

I enjoyed the different style of writing from this author. It had more of a focus on the detectives in the book which was interesting. Enjoyable read.

One Liar Left (Detective Freya Sinclair) is book 2 in this new series. This is a good serial killer thriller and has some page-turning scenes. The only problem I continue to have with this book and book 1 is the overuse of "she pressed down harder on the gas" and characters that constantly arch their eyebrows. It seemed every character was described as arching an eyebrow, and the main character, Freya was always pressing down on the gas to get places.

Besides that, the story was good, the plot interesting, and I liked getting to know the characters more. I really like Candy. Freya can be slightly abrasive and abrupt at times, but I guess that is her character persona.

I may check out more in this series, and I would probably recommend this book and book 1. The story did have some good twists. But it does take a bit to get to the end and the reader has to wade through some unnecessary scenes.

I would rate this a 3.75 out of 5 stars (rounded to 4).

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Another fast paced , tension filled novel from this author . We are back with Fraya trying to solve a series of killings which seem to have a connection to the past. This book had less development of the secondary characters but more focus on Fraya —her internal struggles and how she thinks and acts as a cop. — though in this book I was able to figure out the killer a little bit before the characters in the book —
This is a great series — full of high tension and you can really feel all the characters emotions and actions — I can clearly see everything that’s happening in my mind like a movie . Looking forward to book 3 .

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC . This is my honest review .

The second book in this fabulous series. Well written characters. A tense and edgy storyline. This is for readers who enjoy a real thriller. Very descriptive.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

Freya and her team race to find the link between multiple murders that appear to have no connection except the killer. Clock is ticking, tensions rise, no one is sleeping, and the clues pile up. A tense and complex mystery that will keep you hooked, even if you guess what's going on. Solid team, hoping to see more ...

One Liar Left ( Detective Freya Sinclair Book 2) is the second book in the Detective Freya Sinclair Series. I highly recommend reading them in order.
This book is very well written and will leave you guessing until the last page. The characters were likeable and the plot was well written. I really enjoyed the pace that the book went.

This was definitely a page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

One Liar Left is the second book in the Detective Freya Sinclair series and is about how that one killer is back again that Freya never caught when two women are found dead in the woods. This book was so well written and will have you in suspense till the very last page. I could not put this book down and was turning pages till the very end. I loved the characters in this book and the team dynamics were really good as well. The book had a really good pace and the plot had plenty of action with twist and turns. I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend this book and series to other readers especially if you love a good mystery. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC read in exchange of my honest review of One Liar Left.

One Liar Left by E. Shiner is book 2 in the Detective Freya Sinclair Series, published by Bookouture. For best reading experience I recommend to read in order.
Freya's next case is simliar to a previous one. With a killer who slipped through her fingers seems he's back, can it be?
Complex and complicated the book had me in susopense from start til the last page.
Blurb: The one killer Detective Freya Sinclair never caught is back…High up in the mountains of Clear Creek Forest, where mist clings to the pines, the bodies of Millie Woodward and Jolie Marin are discovered by their fading campfire. Could this be the work of the notorious Fawn Lake Killer? This forest was once his hunting ground. And Freya knows the tattered, red woolen scarf wound tightly around Jolie’s neck is hiding his chilling MO. Her throat has been cut.The one case Freya has never solved has haunted her for years. She knows the Fawn Lake Killer is organized, that he never leaves any DNA. But why did he stop, and why has he resurfaced now? Before she can even search the forest, Freya makes a heart-breaking discovery in her own the body of Annaliese Nowland, her long blonde hair fanned out in the tall grass. Annaliese’s tongue is missing. Freya knows it’s a he’s silencing these women. And taunting Freya.Working day and night to make a connection, Freya finally uncovers the missing puzzle a photograph of all three victims in high school together. But there’s a fourth woman in the photo, her face turned slightly away from the camera. Freya must track her down before it is too late.

I absolutely loved this book. I completely devoured it in just a few hours - I couldn't put it down. It was great to have the characters from the first one appear again, and Emily has created such a wonderful crime thriller. I was guessing until the end, and loved the twists and turns in the story.

The first time I have read this Author. I enjoyed the style of writing. A solid four star read. Great premise. Good characters. Page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing Would definitely read the next novel. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to