Part three of this series and it didn’t disappoint, following the discovery of a round woman’s body at Oxford can the team solve what happened?

I raced through this fab book,can’t wait for the next one

4 stars

Thanks to net galley and the publishers for this arc

DI Nikki Gill is called out to a suspicious death in the college grounds.
A cryptic note mentioning Nikki's name is found in the girl's pocket.
Another student dies in a similar way, and Nikki knows that the killer is connected to her past.

Fast paced, gripping the reader from the first page to the last. Secrets unravelled, and a crack team working on the clues. Nikki is a great leader to the team.
Story is well plotted and switches between the past and present. The killer is ruthless and a master of disguise.

A page turner, a 'just one more chapter' type of book.

This is the 3rd in the series, I read the first, so was not totally in the dark about Nikki's past.

An Oxford student named Chloe is found deceased on the grounds after a late night out, and DI Nikki Gill never would have guessed it would connect to her. While investigating the case, they discover that Chloe had been searching for information on her mother, who disappeared when Chloe was just a small child. Even though she lived happily with her dad and stepmom, she couldn’t help being curious about her mother, as she barely knew her. Unfortunately, Nikki and her team believe that it may have led her into danger. That same danger soon strikes again, and the team has to move even quicker to ensure no one else gets hurt. But is it too late?

The story was engaging, but there was just a little bit of stretching for me when the detectives were interviewing Chloe’s parents. Any investigator would have briefly offered condolences for the loss of the ex-wife, but Nikki randomly pressed for a lot of info about her. It was just too obvious a way to work it into the plot. And the dad and stepmom didn’t even question it, when they typically would at least wonder what the relevance is.

And boy, do Nikki and Monty need to get together! All this build-up better lead somewhere; they are too good together not to be more than colleagues. I’ll be patient for now, though!

The storyline in Fatal Secret by M.L. Rose is a gripping and atmospheric thriller that pulled me into the world of Detective Inspector Nikki Gill. Set against the backdrop of Oxford, the novel begins with a shocking discovery of the body of a young student, Chloe Pierson, found at the base of New College’s ancient walls. What appears to be a tragic accident quickly spirals into an unsettling mystery when Nikki finds a note in Chloe’s pocket that ominously mentions her name.

The author intertwines the past with the present as Nikki’s investigation unravels a web of secrets and reveals a chilling connection to her own history. The dual narrative of Chloe’s quest to uncover the truth about her mother’s disappearance adds depth and intrigue to the story. As DI Nikki Gill delves deeper into the case, the tension mounts with every turn and the stakes escalate when another student meets a similar fate.

Fatal Secret has a pulse-pounding plot. Nikki is a well-developed protagonist whose resilience and vulnerability are beautifully portrayed. Her struggle to confront her own buried memories while racing against time creates an emotional spirit that kept me invested in her journey. The pacing is managed very well, with enough twists and turns to keep me on my toes without feeling overwhelmed. The author builds a sense of dread that culminates in a fierce finish, ensuring that the revelations are as satisfying as they are shocking.

Overall, Fatal Secret is a gripping read that combines suspense, emotion, and a rich setting into a captivating mystery. If you’re a fan of gritty thrillers with complex characters and intriguing plots, this book is a great read.

I would recommend this book and this author.

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Tense, Twisty, and Unputdownable
Fatal Secret by M.L. Rose is a gripping thriller with a strong, complex heroine and plenty of clever twists. Fast-paced and atmospheric, it’s a great read for fans of psychological mysteries and police procedurals. Another fantastic entry in the DI Nikki Gill series! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy—I’m leaving this review voluntarily.

When Detective Inspector Nikki Gill discovers a young Oxford student dead at the base of New College’s ancient walls, she assumes it’s a tragic accident. But everything changes when a note is found in the victim’s pocket mentioning Nikki by name. As she investigates the death of Chloe Pierson, Nikki uncovers the student’s secret quest to find out what happened to her mother who vanished years ago! Great read! Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It had shocking suspense, mystery, murder, great characters and a few wild twists! The storyline was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Absolutely riveting! A girl falls to her death from the Oxford ramparts. DI Nikki Gill is lead investigator and it becomes a convoluted, complex case with twists and turns and connections to Nikki herself. Good, strong characters and a great plot. Plenty of suspense and I couldn't put it down!
Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and M.L. Rose for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.

Another fabulous read in the DI Nikki Gill series of books. Invested in the characters from start to finish. Follows the investigation of Chloe's fall from the rooftop. How does it relate back to DI Gill? Kept me gripped throughout. Highly recommended. I was lucky enough to receive this as an advanced reader copy and leave this review willingly.

Fatal Secret is one of those twisty, page-turning thrillers that worked really well for me. It isn’t too heavy but still managed to grip me in the secrets and betrayals. The plot jumps about and was constantly surprising with so many twists I just did not see coming,
The characters are real, with flaws, and characters issues and they seemed to just keep making the most terrible of decisions. Because of this the plot felt that it was constantly rushing forward with hidden pasts crashing into the book bringing drama and making this a real entertaining read,

I LOVED THIS PHENOMENAL, TWISTY AND GRIPPING BOOK. I raced through it, it consumed me in all its pages. A shocking conclusion which left me gobsmacked! It was brilliant HOOKS YOU FROM THE START. LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!

This was fantastic police procedural and definitely first class writing I love this authors writing style manages to keep the suspense going right up until the very last page! I can’t wait to read more from this author!

This book is one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read this year. I made my mind up many times, only to be proven wrong each time. The last 30 pages had me almost holding my breath!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!