Back to Haunt You is a gripping and emotionally resonant thriller that plunges deep into the complexities of family, grief, and the shadows we try to outrun. As the second installment in the DI Jennifer Stone series, it delivers both a compelling mystery and a richly layered protagonist whose personal pain adds depth to every decision she makes.

The story opens with a devastating twist: Vicky begins her day as a happily married mother, only to lose her husband and her infant son by lunchtime. DI Stone is tasked with finding nine-month-old Harry before it’s too late, but the case stirs up painful memories from her own past. As the investigation unfolds, secrets begin to surface—fractured relationships, hidden motives, and the chilling realization that danger may be lurking within the family itself.

Englefield’s writing is taut and evocative, balancing suspense with emotional nuance. The pacing is relentless, yet never rushed, and the twists are genuinely surprising. DI Stone is a standout character—resilient, intuitive, and haunted in a way that makes her deeply human.

For fans of psychological thrillers that explore the darker corners of domestic life, Back to Haunt You is a must-read. It’s a story that asks: how well do we really know the people closest to us? And what are we willing to uncover when the truth threatens everything?

With thanks to S Englefield, the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

I quite enjoyed this read in the Jennifer Stone series. Book 2 started with a bang but the pace slowed down after the first few chapters. I quite liked the characterisation, especially Vicky and Laura and I hope there is more to come in this series. I liked the Isle of Wight setting and the plotting was very good, although I guessed the baddie towards the end. it was wrapped up very neatly and I think fans of cosy mysteries would enjoy the read as I did. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

This. Book. Is. Amazing. I dropped everything and read it in one sitting. It’s addictive, suspenseful and twisty! Suddenly you think you’ve worked out what’s going on and nope goes twisty again!

I lost count of how many times I said “OMG!” and “WHAT!?”. It was everything a psychological thriller should be pure perfection! It kept me awake when I should have been asleep I couldn’t put it down and kept me hanging onto every single word... l just needed to know what happened!

A massive sparkling ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!