Into the Darkness

I have always been a fan of crime stories that delve into multiple narrations. The book by Sibel Hodge does just that. I like to see into the mind of each character and know about their lives and their pain. A mother's child goes missing and she will do everything in her power to get her back. The detective is on the case looking for leads. Piecing everything together was a thrill ride. It started off slow and then shifted into high gear. This book seemed to real. It is obvious Hodge did research for this book and it shows. Wow. You don't want to miss this action ride.

Absolutely brilliant! Loved this book. It kept me wondering how two different cases were linked. Highly recommended but then all her books are good !

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another great book from Sibel, I love all her books.

The story grabs you right away, short chapters written from different viewpoints; police, vigilante and victim.

I whizzed through this in a day and highly recommend it if you like suspenseful crime books.

Thanks for letting me have the book to review, once I started to read it, it was impossible to leave it down and I set the alarm early this morning so I could finish it.

I love everything Sibel Hodge writes.
Seriously, she can do no wrong in my eyes. If I see she has a new novel coming out, I pounce on that.

When I saw that I got approved to read this one by the publisher, I prepared myself.

I told my boyfriend to not bother me, I settled myself on my favorite couch with a few snacks and a nice pot of tea. I pulled my blanket over me and I started reading.

Safe to stay, I did not stop reading. I finished the book in one go and went to bed around 2 AM. I had work the next day at 7, but I did not have any regrets.

This book is worth a sleepless night. This book is worth so many things.

Read it. If you want to be kept on your toes and read a very well written thriller, Sibel Hodge is the writer for you!

I always really enjoy books with multiple narratives. The fast pace of this book kept me enthralled. I gobbled it right up. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.
Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas and Mercer for the ARC

This book had e gripped from page one! I thought I could predict it all the way through, I was wrong! with every page it left me intrigued, wanting me, yearning to find out what happened to each and every character. This is a must read book!

In terms of character POV, Into the Darkness was one of the most unique stories I have ever read. This story is told in three different perspectives by three different people: The Detective, The Vigilante, and The Missing. The pauses in different storylines keep you holding your breath and anticipating the next piece of information given to you by the next character in the story line. I applaud the author for taking this unique approach in this book as it made the story all the more enticing. I finished this book in two days and truthfully loved every moment of it. The beginning of this story is important as it lays the foundation of the characters and the underlying issues going on in the story. With that being said, I believe the author did an excellent job at keeping every piece of the story steady and interesting; even the beginning of the story while characters, settings and point of views are still being introduced. For being someone who reads a myriad of psychothrillers/mysteries/thrillers, this was different than any I have ever read before. To anyone craving an addictive, unique, fast-paced, page-turning thriller, Into the Darkness is the book for you.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for an advance copy of Into the Darkness, a stand alone novel set in the countryside, north of London.

DS Warren Carter is called out to investigate the murder of a retired couple in their secluded home. With few clues and and a reduced staff he has his work cut out trying to make sense of it. In the meantime, Mitchell receives a call from a fellow SAS comrade's widow asking for help in finding her daughter, Toni, who has gone missing.

Into the Darkness is a well plotted novel with good pace and a certain amount of tension but for me it isn't an absorbing read as I don't like the format which I find distracting and choppy. The novel has three distinct voices, The Missing, The Detective and The Vigilante, and all are narrated in the first person. The chapters are helpfully titled to let the reader know who is speaking and thus avoids confusion. The first person narration should engender reader identification with the characters but the constant switching of point of view means that there is little time to get to know them or settle into their rhythm.

The plotting is well done with incremental discoveries leading to an action packed finale. It may be said that Mitchell's discoveries come rather easily but they move it along at a brisk pace. Warren's investigation is much slower and less impactful but he still gets there at the same time. Toni's narrative adds nothing important to plot development except a sense of helplessness. There is little to be learned from it, in the sense that it covers a well worn path regular crime fiction readers will know well as being currently on trend.

Into the Darkness will, despite its dark subject matter, appeal to many readers as it is well done but it's just not to my taste.

This was my first book by Sibel Hodge and I really enjoyed it. I was sucked into the story and kept engaged throughout. I enjoy the chapters being written in different viewpoints and appreciated them being marked so we knew whose viewpoint it was. For me, this was a solid read and I would be glad to read more.

This story follows 3 characters, A Policeman, a Vigilante and an abducted girl. The chapters alternate between each character and slowly intertwine. The story was fast paced enough to keep my interest. It starts with a double shooting for the police to investigate and then moves to the vigilante tasked with locating a missing girl. Then to the girl herself held captive and in very grave danger.

What can I say LOVED IT.... big fat 5 stars, this is not my first rodeo reading Sibel Hodge and I tell you, this author can do no wrong, so well written and pulling it altogether... wow, utterly fantastic, so much so I couldn't go to bed until I got to the end, my heart was in my mouth, will he get there on time, will she be saved or be brutally tortured and murdered for the pure pleasure of evil watching!!!!

This book is told in multiple narratives from The Missing (Toni), The Vigilante (Mitchell) and The Detective (DS Warren Carter), Mitchell is contacted by Toni's mother to help her find her missing daughter, DS Carter is investigating a double murder with seemingly no motive..... this book reaches into the darkest depths of depravity, it had me hooked, I literally could not read it fast enough, my husband thinks I'm crazy as I didn't realise I was gasping and quite vocal to my kindle whilst reading it ha ha.

I can't give enough praise to Sibel Hodge, this was my perfect book so thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing Ltd for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review..... forever grateful

Hodge provides another superb read. Great page turner with twists and turns to keep you guessing. Looking forward to more

DS Warren is looking forward to taking it a little easier in his policing career. He’s not ready to retire, but he believes his new post will bring him some much-needed rest. Instead, he’s called out to investigate the murder of a seemingly normal, average couple, but what he uncovers will prove this couple was anything but average. Tori is an 18-year-old with an unusual interest in the dark side of life and that interest has led her to the Dark Web, a place where unsavory people meet and plan terrible things. Her interest doesn’t go unnoticed and before long, the teen finds herself at the mercy of some of the predators she studied online. This story is a sobering look at what darkness lurks just beneath the surface of our world and demonstrates just how far a mother will go to save her child

A gripping story told in short, alternate chapters from the different prospectives of the vigilante, police and victim.

I devoured this book in one setting. Another triumph for this author. The books tosses and turns between the three main characters stories as the mystery of a double murder is investigated. The clever way the stories are intertwined kept me gripped until the last page!

The story starts off with a murder of two pensioners of which DS Carter is sent to investigate. There are not many clues and he has limited staff on the case and is being pushed into cracking the case quickly. While this investigation is going on we meet Corrine, whose daughter has suddenly gone missing which is unlike her. The police seem to be doing nothing so she calls on Mitchell, an ex SAS Soldier. Mitchell will do whatever he can to find Corrine’s daughter Toni as he feels guilty about how her husband died whilst on duty with him.

The chapters are told in sections of The Detective, The Vigilante and The Missing. They are easy to follow and the characters are well developed and likeable. I enjoyed the story, it was fast paced, didn’t give much away until the second section when it all came together very nicely.

Many thanks to Amazon Publishing and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book.

A fantastic storyline, edge of seat drama makes for a nail-biting read. A must read for all crime/thriller fans.

I have been very lucky and read quite a few good thrillers so far this year,and this is up there with the best of them.I really enjoyed it, I loved the story being told from different points of view and I liked all of the different narrators ,I wanted to know more about them and was on their side.This was a truly horrific tale and maybe not for the feint hearted although the violence was more hinted at than described in great detail.The story was fast paced and was also believable and I thought it was an exciting and well written read.,it kept me page turning and is definitely up there with the best thrillers I have read recently.Thanks to the publishers and netgalley for an ARC.

4-5 stars. Disturbing and fast paced. I enjoy the more disturbing books, so this one definitely had me gripped from the start. I thought it was written perfectly, with the multiple points of view, and definitely will be recommending in Chapter Chatter Pub!

Another book by Sibel Hodge where she is not afraid to tackle the dark side of crime. I felt the three points of view - The Missing, the Vigilante and the Detective - were depersonalised in not using their names - deliberate to indicate this sort of crime is not a one-off? Yet again a good plot which moves at great pace to a conclusion.

Many thanks to Netgalley/Sibel Hodge/Amazon Publishing for a digital copy of this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

Brilliant dark and twisting keeps you on the edge of your seat . 3 stories that are all intertwined together.

What a good read. Frightening because it has a grounding of truth. We all enjoy the internet because we are not aware of the dark side. This story makes you aware of many aspects of it. The story is told by three caractures. The policeman, the vigilante and the victim. The ending shows that there is justice. I don't want to give to much away but I really recommend this book, especially if you have children. There is a lesson to learn from this book.

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‘Into the Darkness’ by Sibel Hodge published by Amazon Publishing on July 3rd

Hey, I have read previous books by Sibel Hodge so I knew that she doesn’t shy away from the ‘darker’ side of crime and nor does she sugar coat her stories or the information and detail in them....this book is no different and is a hard hitting novel about dark and disturbing crime
It is based on the ‘dark web’ and what is available on there and it is shocking, uncomfortable and at times distressing but powerful
The story is told in 3 narratives, from the perspective of the missing teenager, the policeman tracking a seemingly unrelated double murder of an elderly couple and a vigilante, an ex SAS friend of the missing teenagers Mum..all 3 work well together and give 3 totally different angles ( obvs ) to the story, and it works
Its a tense, claustrophobic race against time, in more ways than one and one that has you willing the ‘good’ on and wanting the ‘evil’ to fail
Intense and not a book you can read and forget, it left me shocked and appalled at fellow humans ( parts are based on research of proven crimes similar to the ones in the book) and when it was over I wanted to contact the vigilante and policeman to say ‘Well Done’, daft anno but thats how real the book was
Sibel Hodge writes perfect hard hitting dramatic stories and if you haven’t discovered her yet then let this be the book to do so
10/10 5 stars

Into The Darkness by Sibel Hodge is a thriller about the dangers of the dark web. The police are called to investigate the murder of an elderly couple. A teenage girl is missing and it's a race against time to find her before it's too late. I liked the characters in this book and found it to be a well plotted story.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely loved all Sibel's books and all worthy of five starts. I find with her writing she gets you involved in the storyline straight away and this was a gripping page turner.

I particularly liked the short chapters and how the story was split into three people giving you the background which gets you involved immediately. I was excited to read more from Mitchell and Mays who appeared in Untouchable and D.S. carter who was in Duplicity, two of my favourite books from Sibel and I hope they feature in future books.

Overall this book was brilliant and extremely well written and worthy of five stars.

A clever, fast paced and different take on the typical crime novel. Works well as a standalone read, highly recommended

I hadn’t read anything from this author previously so read this not realising there was a previous book “untouchable” with some of the same characters. Having since read “untouchable” I would have preferred to read them in the correct order - but it didn’t spoil “into the darkness” which can easily be read as a stand alone. It just would have been good to understand the back story and references to a previous case.
I thought “into the darkness” was well written and I loved the characters - especially Mitchell.
A really good read that tells of two crimes and cleverly brings them together .
Some difficult subject matter - but a well told story.. Highly recommended.

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC in return for an honest return.

That Sibel Hodge! She's a one, isn't she?!? I thought this was a STONKINGLY good read. I loved the idea of Toni's late father's ex colleague coming charging in to the rescue. The relationship between Mitchell and Maya was exquisite and powerful. I thought the story flipping between Toni, Mitchell and DS Carter was very clever, and made sure the reader keeps reading. Totally engrossing and all consuming, I read this book in just two sittings. It was so fast paced, at times I was worried I'd get whiplash! A number of edge of your seat, teeth-gnashing, OMG moments kept the momentum going right up until the final word. Another corker from the inspirational pen of Sibel Hodge!

I usually read true crime and as I was reading this I had to keep reminding myself it was a novel ! Many psychological thrillers/mysteries have a point where you really have to stretch to find it believable. Not so with this one. Although it's a novel it's certainly possible for these events to have happened. It has all the elements of a good thriller. A likeable cast of characters, a little romance, a lot of nail biting action and enough suspense to keep you rapidly turning pages! I highly recommend both the book and the author! Thanks to #netgally for the ARC. #ChapterChatterPub

Sibel Hodge is forever pulling great powerful dark stories out the bag and this is no exception. I love her style of writing, this book being told from three different perspectives, is clever and engaging. Surrounded by the dark crimes and strong characters, this book had me hooked.
The books starts with the murders of an older couple and a missing teenage girl, somewhat unlinked and a race against time where the characters literally jump into the darkness. This book pulls you into places you really don't want to go, the dark web, it's so near for us all to touch and what made this book even more chilling to read.

The Bottom Line:

An interestingly told thriller that does not shy away from the gory stuff, hits you in the face with the truth that you’d rather never know, and spins an intricate, well-plotted tale that is not made any less enjoyable by its predictability.

My take:

Writing in the first person isn’t always easy. Not too many people like the approach so you have to be exceptionally good at it to ensure that your audience can associate with the character they’re following. Writing from different points of view consistently isn’t easy either. It’s altogether too easy to get their personalities mixed up, and end up with one’s style seeping into the other.

Yet, Sibel Hodge does both these things with brilliant precision in Into the Darkness.

The story follows a vigilante who believes that justice is best served instantly, a missing girl whose desire to help people takes her into the depths of unspeakable horror, and a detective who’s been worn down by the injustices he’s witnessed in his career but still, desperately, needs to trust in the legal system. All three are gray characters, and Hodge’s style allows you to follow their internal battles and really get into the story. She doesn’t break their characterization at all, which adds to the association that readers develop for the characters.

The story itself is quite interesting. It is based on a topic that has been done previously (in movies and books) – the dark web – but still manages to be fresh in its approach. It’s also painfully graphic, so those who aren’t used to too much gore may have a few cringe-worthy moments while reading. When you look beyond the near-horrific narrations though, you see that it’s less about the activity and more about the people behind it. Into the Darkness focuses a lot on what people, good and bad, are really capable of; on how far someone can go, how malleable their morals can become, if they’re motivated by greed and insane fetishes, or the desire to help people and enable justice.

The book proceeds at a good speed, taking you from one POV to another and back as you turn pages wondering just how (and even if) these three arcs meet. It’s not immensely unpredictable, but there are definitely some shock-factors. The characters within the story have apparently made appearances previously in other works, but the story is complete in itself. All in all, Into the Darkness is a well-paced, intriguing thriller; and while I wouldn’t say that this should be the next book you should read, it definitely should be on the TBR pile of anyone who enjoys the genre or wants to venture into it.

Recommended to:
- those who enjoy thrillers
- those who enjoy multi-POV or first-person focused books (both these aspects are done extremely well)
- those who like crime fiction

A big thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an ARC of this book. It led to me discovering some very interesting characters and a new author to follow.

Another hit by Sibel Hodge! Love this author and all of her books!

Into the Darkness is told in three different narratives: The Detective, The Vigilante, and The Missing. This book explores the dark web and this author doesn't shy away from a dark subject matter but she does it very well.
Toni, an 18-year-old has a fascination with true crime and finds herself going deeper and deeper into the Web. She has suddenly gone missing and her mother reaches out to Mitchell, an ex Soldier (The Vigilante). Mitchell served with Toni's dad and feels an obligation to save his daughter.

This is a sobering look into the dark side of what happens in this world today, something I hope never ever to see or experience. Fast paced and well written, 5 stars from me. Thank you so much Thomas & Mercer/Amazon Publishing/NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!

A great book from three perspectives,the Detective who is looking at a double murder if an elderly couple, no apparent motive. The vigilante who is looking to find his friends missing daughter and the missing girl.
It was a good read not gripping in particular or edge of seat thriller but was enjoyable

Fantastic storyline brilliantly written with three seperate narrations which come together as the story unfolds. I have read the authors previous books and this certainly lived up to and even exceeded my expectations. At one point I thought if I had been watching a film I would have been watching through my fingers.

Another enjoyable thriller by Sibel Hodge. This one brings in characters from previous books. The format is one chapter per character with seemingly different stories which then start to come together. I like this type of book set up. The story matter is very strong, but luckily doesn't go into too much detail of it's "dark side".

I like this author's lightweight chick-lit stories, and she is starting to be one of my favourite thriller writers too.

A powerful novel that introduces its readers to the 'dark web'. A place that will chill you to the core. Shocking, distressing and highly disturbing, this book will have you on the edge of your seat and immersed in its pages from start to finish. Told by three narrators - The Missing, The Vigilante and The Detective, the plotline is intricately constructed but still easy to follow. Impossible to predict what might happen and how it will all end, but during the last section it all comes together very nicely. A stunning read.

Many thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC for which I have given my voluntary and unbiased review.

This was somewhat dark and disturbing but also really intriguing. You feel compelled to read it which is perfect for what the story is trying to portray. This story is told by 3 different perspectives which would normally be very confusing for me but it worked for this book and I was able to follow the story very easily. Amazing book

By writing from the point of view of not one, not two, but three characters the writer skillfully provided an echo of the multi layers of the World Wide Web that exists. I found the book chilling at times, fast paced throughout, and left me wanting more at the end. Wanting more in that I was disappointed I had finished the book so quickly. An Author I will be adding to my list to watch out for. Highly recommend Into the Darkness.

Into The Darkness is a dark and stormy ride that will have readers hooked.
The story is told from three different points of view The Vigilante, The Police and the Victim. Giving readers a different side of the story that pushes readers to understand truths that we try to hid from.
This a must not miss Thriller.

Thank you to netgalley for the advance copy.

I have enjoyed every book I have read by this author, Sibel Hodge and this latest book is a brilliant read. each book has been completely different but just as thrilling. Into The Darkness delves into the Dark Web, which is portrayed as a terrifying and evil place A young girl has gone missing after discovering this sinister Dark Web. The search for her by her godfather Mitchell and his discovery of these horrific deeds, leaves him in no doubt that time is running out.. A fast paced, gripping action packed thriller had me gasping for breath! I certainly cant wait for the next book by this author.

Dark and treacherous is the best way to describe this story, as it take in some of the dark side, thankfully not in too much gory detail!

The story is told in the sections from the points of view of The Missing, The Detective and The Vigilante. At times I did wonder if or how or when there would be an crossover of stories, so although I was looking out for it when everything came together it was rather satisfying.

In terms of the detective and the vigilante, their two ways of approaching their investigations are really different and what did make me laugh is the level of political correctness being used in the police force!

This is a fast paced, edge of you seat thriller, where you are never completely sure what the outcome will be, or just what the motives are either.

Into the Darkness is another cracking book from Sibel Hodge, and one that I'm sure will disturb my dreams tonight!

Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas and Mercer for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This is an amazing crime thriller! The story is told by three people ... the missing, the Homicide Detective and the vigilante.

I starts with two crimes ... one is the abduction of a young girl. Mitchell is ex-military and comes running when Toni's mother calls him for help. The other crime is the brutal killing of an elderly couple, It wasn't robbery, it seems to be totally random, but Detective Carter doesn't quite buy it.

The suspense is high to begin with, but when the crime investigations start to merge, the tension goes through the roof.

This is a thriller that I did not want to put down. The characters are outstanding and stick in your head like glue. Mitchell and Carter are first seen in this author's earlier books ... DUPLICITY and BENEATH THE SURFACE. This is a stand alone so no cliffhangers in sight.

Honorable Mention: I loved the diversity humor! Carter can't call the whiteboard a whiteboard anymore .. it's now a notice board. When someone asks him how he wants his coffee, he responds natural-looking. Getting a puzzled look, he says ... I can't say black, can I? Brings the book right into today...

Many thanks to the author / Amazon Publishing UK / and Netgalley as well as TBC Reviewer Request Group for this crime thriller. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

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Is there anyone out there reading my review?
Say “yes” if you did.

Why are you still sitting there! You need to order this book, seriously.

I am not kidding when I say that from the start of the very first page I was flicking over, over and over the pages, my eyes were reading, reading reading and I felt a hand on my back slowly urging me forward and forward to the unknown, to the depths of the horror in these pages.

My jaw was dropping.

It not only warmed up but kept me on fire right to the very end.

Am I raving too much about this book? YOU read it, judge for yourself.

I was on tenderhooks.

This is not only a fast moving thriller it’s a fast read despite how many pages there are because you are so glued to it that time goes into nothing, things around you can go on, you HAVE to finish this book.

It’s got crime.
Thriller.
The unknown dark web.
Nasty people.
Crime unimaginable.

Yet it’s a story screaming out to be heard.
I heard it.
Loud and clear.

This author made me feel sick, disgusted, entranced, wanting to get justice, empathy for certain characters, angry, wanting to spit ( or more) into many of the people’s faces.

At the end I was glad, yes, glad. I didn’t care! So there! Who cares what is right and wrong. I understood it.
I applauded.

I worried about certain people even after I closed the very last page.

This review may not make sense to you.
It will.....
Once you’ve read it THEN...
Only THEN come back and read my review again.

It will then open your eyes to things I cannot reveal.

Huge thanks to the author. Whose mind is amazing.
To Amazon publishing on Net Galley

What can I say about this book. I loved it, devoured it in one sitting. This book is like a bullet train and does not stop until the Last page. I did not want this book to end. As the author mentioned, the premise is this story is actually based on true crime in the Philippines. This book gives you a glimpse of the depravity a small section of the human race are willing to inflict on others for fun, money and pleasure.
I would like to thank the author Sibel Hodge, Amazon Publishing UK and Net.galley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for giving an honest review.

I am a massive fan of Sibel Hodge and was so excited when I spotted this new book from her. I wasn't prepared for the addictive pull it had on me that meant putting it down was simply not an option. I tried to place it down to watch TV and managed about 10 minutes before switching the TV off and continuing until the end. I ended up going to sleep at 3am! That is your fault Ms Hodge but I wouldn't have it any other way. It was a fantastic surprise that I wasn't expecting!

"Into the Darkness" is well written and paced with a taut, tense plot that keeps you reading. The story is told from multiple perspectives - the detective, vigilante and victim and the short chapters mean it is just so easy to get through and as a result is impossible to put down. I felt like I was invested in the story and wanted to find out what happened to each character in the end. The finale is action-packed and although the subject matter of the book is dark, I can see this becoming a bestseller.

Hodge is adept at crafting a superb story that is a pleasure to read and does a fantastic job of pulling all of threads together at the end. Highly recommended.

Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Excellent, excellent, excellent ! I don't know what it says about me that I loved a dark and disturbing book, but I did. There are 3 main characters and I loved the way the author delved into all of them and showed us their many sides. This is a great mystery and it is extremely well written. I loved how it all came together ! Perfect ending, I can only hope there will be more books written around these characters.

This book was out there and great. Characters were strong and even if you couldn't like them all they were well written.

Wow - my heart rate has just returned to normal. This is the first book I’ve read by Sibel Hodge but it won’t be the last.

A young girl goes missing after stumbling on something gruesome on the Dark Web is being hunted for by a vigilante.. The murder of an elderly couple and a missing.prostitute is being investigated by a weary detective. How are they linked? The subject matter is a very difficult one that we’ve heard of but not really sure if it happens or not. This book leaves you in no doubt that it does. The research into this book has been meticulous.

Highly recommended.

Into the Darkness is a thriller that just didn't thrill me. This story is cleverly told from the point of view of three different people in alternating chapters, leaving the reader to wonder how all three stories are linked. I couldn't care less about any of these characters. I didn't find them realistic or credible. I kept reading in hopes that suddenly something "thrilling" was going to happen only to be more and more disappointed with the passing of every chapter.

I was provided an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

WOW! I have just finished this book and my first thought was, this book should be made into a film.

Into the Darkness is a well written, compelling, fast paced crime thriller with a fantastic plot. I loved it!

Suffice to say I give it five big fat shiny stars and will be recommending it to all my friends.

Sibel Hodge is on my list of authors that I need to read.... I have loved all of her books and this one ranks right up there. The story is dark, disturbing and horrifying and will not be for everyone, but I do highly recommend it.

It is told from 3 different points of view:

The Missing - 18 year old student Toni is missing and being held captive.. but why and by who?
The Vigilante - Ex SAS Mitchell is called on by Toni's mother to help find her
The Detective - DS Warren Carter is about to leave the police force and is called to the scene of a murdered couple on a farm.

The more the 3 of these characters dig the more disturbing the answers are. The Dark Web is a place where the most horrific people and things can be found. Can they find what they are lo King for and find Toni before it is too late.

Thanks you Amazon Publishing UK for the advanced copy of this book to read in exchange for my honest opinions. A fantastic book that will have you addicted.

An interesting story being told by three different individuals who all their own way come together to provide a thrilling end to the plot. Hopefully I will catch up with Maya and Mitchell in future adventures.

I’m already a big fan of Sibel Hodge, so had high expectations for her latest book and what a great read it was.

Told from three different viewpoints – that of the policeman, the vigilante and the missing girl - this disturbing thriller about the Dark Web, is fast-paced, gripping and full of tension. It had me on the edge of my seat right up to its action-packed ending.

The book is well written, tightly plotted and the main characters are likeable. It is a perfect book for adaptation for the screen as either a TV series or a film.

It was a very well written book,even though the subject of the book was vile. Do people and actions exist I suppose they do, I must be very neive to think it doesn’t. I read the book would I read another book on this subject, the answer would be.no. How can you rate this book with stars it’s difficult to do.

A brilliant book from the very first page right to the end. If you love thrillers with some really twisted goings on you will love this.

The book is told from three different perspectives. We have The Missing, 18 year old Toni who has been shut in a basement room and has no idea where she is or what is going to happen to her. We also have The Vigilante, who is a friend of Toni’s late father and who is determined to find Toni and reach her before it’s too late. Finally we have The Detective, DS Carter who is sent to investigate the murder of a couple that live in a quiet hamlet in the middle of the countryside. The had no known enemy’s and no links to organised crime. Why were they killed and who is responsible.

This book will have you hooked and eager to get to the next page and then the next to try and find out what is happening. A truely addictive read.

Thank you to Amazon Publishing and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Sibel Hodge for the opportunity to read her latest book.

Wow. Creepy, disturbing, scary, you will read this book with your heart in your throat and you won't be able to do anything else until you finish it! This is the second of Hodge's books featuring Detective Sargent Carter but definitely a stand-alone read.

Told from the points of view of The Missing, The Vigilante, and The Detective, there are two mysteries going on. DS Carter is investigating the seemingly random shooting deaths of an elderly couple at their remote farm. Carter has a lot on his own plate - he's scheduled to leave the force and take another job with his ex-partner and friend investigating wildlife crimes. The Viligante, Mitchell, comes to the aid of the wife of his deceased military operative friend when she calls him needing his help to find his missing daughter. The Missing is that daughter, Toni, an 18-year-old.

When all these threads start coming together, you will not be able to put this book down! Adding some needed light moments to the book are diversity issues in the police department.

Another great thriller by Sibel Hodge! More please!

Toni has gone missing and her mother Corrine is distraught. At the end of her wits she contacts Mitchell, ex SAS operative, to help her find her daughter.  Meanwhile, in an unseemingly unconnected case DS Warren Carter is investigating the shootings of an elderly couple in a sleepy hamlet village, how can the two cases be connected and will the dots be joined in time to save Toni from the fate that awaits her?

This book, like all Sibel's books, will evoke so many feelings, I felt anger, rage, disgust, empathy, sorrow and fear. Narrated from three points of view, Toni, Carter and Mitchell, this book punched me right in the guts and then some. Despite three points of view the narrative is straight forward and easy to follow. Each chapter lets you know whose voice you are hearing. Sharp and shocking chapters will propel you swiftly through the book in a race to reach the conclusion and discover the truth. Watching the plots knit together so seamlessly reminded me of just how talented an author Sibel Hodge is.

We did meet Mitchell and Maya in Untouchable but this is a completely different storyline and you do not have to have read this one before reading Into The Darkness (however, I can highly recommend that you do read Untouchable)

Sibel Hodge never shies away from hard hitting and topical storylines, she's not afraid to raise her head above the parapet and that's what I love about her writing. Into the Darkness takes no prisoners in this terrifying journey into the world of the dark web and corruption. If you have ever thought of having a wee nose around under the surface then read this book and see if you are still up for that trip! Me, I'm terrified now! It is horrifying to read what goes on in the mind and the lives of those who get caught up in this world and provokes rage beyond belief at those who operate in worlds such as this. Once again Sibel Hodge had me spitting feathers by the end of this book!

If you are looking for a little bit of cosy crime then maybe this book isn't for you (but, hey, why not jump out of your comfort zone!) but if you are looking for a thought provoking read that will stay with you for a while then look no further!
Review will be posted on my blog on publication date

This is a good read and I liked it. The subject matter is disturbing, but, it's dealt with in a sensitive manner and not gruesomely dwelt upon.

It's a story told from 3 perspectives and I really enjoyed the 3 voices of; The Missing, The Detective and The Vigilante. It moves at a good pace, both due to the short chapters told by these characters and the fact that they are all working against the clock.
The Missing is a girl who disappears having seen disturbing events whilst researching the dark web.

I loved the lead detective who is so down to earth and who, throughout the book, makes some valid observations about the frustrations of being a police officer in the age of budget focus and their need to worry about 'nonsense' rather than crime and victims and I'm sure he will find empathy from others who work in this field.

There are also reflections of real life social events woven through the storyline and despite it's difficult subject matter was also funny in parts.

A really good read. 3.5*

Thanks to net galley and Amazon Publishing UK for the opportunity to preview this ebook.

Well... this book grabbed me tight from the first page and didn't let go until the end, holding me captive all the way through! As I sat on the sofa devouring the words as I read them, I completely ignored all the things I was supposed to be doing that day, as I was compelled to get to the end.
This story is narrated by three people: The Missing, The Detective and The Vigilante. Strangely, all three narrated in the first person which I found to be a little out of the box these days as I usually find that authors mix it up a bit between voices. But, they were all distinct voices and each chapter was titled with the speaker so there was never any confusion.
We have a few things going on in this books. Toni is being held captive in a basement. She is the daughter of an ex-SAS operative, killed in battle, and her mum reaches out to his old colleague Mitchell to help her find Toni and bring her home. Meanwhile, we also follow DS Warren Carter as he is called to investigate the death of a couple, killed in their home. Although finding what he sees as several really good leads, the powers that be seem to be reluctant to allow him to pursue them. Why could that be?
One thing I really loved about this book was the differences between the three threads. The Vigilante side of things was action packed and frenetic all the way; thrilling stuff. The Missing was claustrophobic and creepy and I really felt for and indeed feared for Toni, but at the same time was impressed with her fight and spirit. These two became more psychological in nature as the story unwound. The Detective's thread, on the other hand, was slow and meticulous. Typical police procedural with a little twist which I will leave you to discover for yourself.
Obviously right from the start, you just know that there is much more going on than just the two cases being investigated. As things progress, and more and more layers are peeled back, darker, much more scary things start to emerge, some of which shocked even me, a hardened reader of this kind of book.
But it isn't all dark, there is quite a bit of humour and banter to be found within the pages too. Especially around Carter and his ongoing battle with bureaucracy political correctness. This lightens the mood at appropriate moments which meant that it never go too heavy and made for a much better balance.
And the ending, when it came, oh my! That caused me a couple of mixed feelings. But you know what, it worked, it really did!
Ok, so there were a few things that I had niggles over. Some of the discovery was a little to easy and there were things that I had to suspend belief on but, you know what, with the rest of the book - the characters, the plot, the writing - being so good, I can easily forgive the author these very minor slights.
All in all a cracking read that I thoroughly enjoyed and which left me thoroughly satisfied at its conclusion. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Really enjoyed the style used in this book with the action moving from the viewpoint of the detective, to the vigilante, to the victim. I felt this really kept the action moving at a good pace. No spoilers, but liked the ending, which was a surprise. Will look to read other titles from this author.

A very good story told from three different perspectives with a really gruesome subject matter which is handled very well. Kept me guessing and the ending was a big surprise.

This is a great book which really held my attention.
The story is told from three perspectives- The Missing, The Vigilante and The Detective.
As the story gets going you can see how the missing girl Toni and Mitchell the Vigilante’s stories tie together but I felt a bit out on a limb with the detective.
His case is that of a murdered couple in a rural location and with no leads at first, he struggled to find a motive for the murders.
It does all come together though and the final few chapters will have you on the edge of your seat.
Thanks to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Into the Darkness is one of those books that makes reading such a pleasure. Even when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. How could the missing girl and the murder of an elderly couple be connected? I could feel Tonis' fear and I'm still absolutely horrified about the ' dark web'. I have to thank NetGalley and Sibel Hodge for the opportunity to read such a good book.

I have not stopped thinking about this story ever since I turned the last page. I absolutely loved this book, I was gripped from the first page and I was racing through the book because I was so eager to see where it would take me and what would happen next.
Sibel Hodge has done a brilliant job of making you think as you read this. Throughout the book my head was constantly buzzing with questions. The characters were fantastically written, Into the Darkness is a dark intense and chilling read. With an incredible plot line and lots of tension, this is THE book to read this summer.
Highly recommended.

The title of this novel is apt. “Darkness” it is.
While I would like to think the subject material was truly fictional it is disturbingly not. It exposes the deparavity to which human beings can sink.
The technique of using three converging storylines works fairly well here, although the outcome seems fairly apparent midway through. I found “The Detective” character by far the most credible, and “The Vigilante” far too gung- ho and unlikely. The major villain, sadly, was under developed and this is what separates a thriller from a truly great thriller.
Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon for the opportunity to review this work.

Spent the weekend totally engrossed in this book.
This adventure thriller is told from 3 viewpoints and initially I was unsure how they were all going to tie in together. The storyline kept me intrigued throughout though and I loved the ending.
Now I’m off to see what other delights Sibel Hodge has written!

Absolutely brilliant very dark british thriller😊loved it!not been a fan of this author before as i couldn't get into her other novels but this has made me change my mind

I thank the Netgalley website and the Thomas & Mercer editions for this partnership.

I was immediately attracted to the blanket.

It includes Toni who at 18 years is held prisoner for putting his nose in what was not necessary. As for her mother she will call on Agent Mitchell to find her. The detective who was looking for a job is going to be investigated on a double murder and what he is going to discover is beyond anything he has seen so far.

A good thriller that I read in one go with endearing characters, a captivating storyline. Look forward to reading other books by this author.

Into The Darkness by Sibel Hodge.
The synopsis read of a psychological thriller from three points of view: The Missing, The Detective and The Vigilante.
I’ll start by saying this, reading about the dark corners of cyber crimes and how they translate to physical crimes was intriguing. A young female protagonist who is motivated by the study and prevention of violent crimes, was also an interesting spin on the strong up and coming heroine we know and love.
I will give Sibel Hodge props for providing us with a new and darker look into the passions of one-day crime fighters and how those passions could grow into actions.
My conflict comes in the form of DS Warren Carter, “The Detective”.
DS Carter is the usual detective who has reached his limit working in law enforcement.
I love this character trope, as it opens many doors for complex backgrounds and futures. Unfortunately, I found DS Carter to lack that complexity and open-mindedness.
Spending half of his time complaining about the recently ordered diversity training, he berates his captain who is actively trying to better their work environment.
Belittling the diversity training became a theme throughout the novel, which turned me off to Carter as it made him seem tone deaf and out of touch with world events.
Mitchell, “The Vigilante”, had an interesting connection to The Missing. I found Mitchell to have more depth and reasoning behind his actions than DS Carter has in his own. In turn I was more in sync with Mitchell’s quests.
Toni, “The Missing”, emitted potential and mystery, strength and independence. Mostly she kept those traits. But, becoming invested in Toni was difficult for this reader. Out of the 58 Chapters, Toni is given only 7. Cut short, her chapters always seemed to end just as I was becoming invested. Even so, I rooted for Toni the whole time.
There was certainly an abundance of characters to keep us guessing. I had many theories about “whodunit”, and was surprised and pleased when I was wrong. It’s always thrilling when the story shakes up just as we become comfortable. More props.
My disconnect remains with DS Carter’s constant belittling of the diversity training. Woven throughout the novel, his lack of sensitivity is what ultimately left me with no feeling of redemption for our detective.
Collectively Sibel Hodge gave us a new spin on a thrilling crime novel.
Three points of view connecting big facts and little details that lead to a wild fruition: a new spin on a young crime fighter, a vigilante grappling with guilt, and a detective who was in the right place at the right time. A solid ending to a bit of a shaky, but thrilling, read.
I would recommend this to any reader who frequents crime/mystery novels.

Thank you to Amazon Publishing UK for this Advanced Readers Copy.

I’ve learnt to expect the unexpected when it comes to Sibel Hodge’s recent books. Untouchable and Beneath The Surface were both reads that hit you round the face with a story so believable it makes you wonder did it really happen. So what did Into TheDarkness have in store??

It was great being reunited with previous characters. I really liked Mitchell and the role he played in Untouchable. Reprising his role as the knight in shining armour to the damsel that is Toni’s mum, Corrine, Mitchell and Maya (also from Untouchable) have their work cut out for them to find the girl who had vanished into thin air.

I loved the way the story has a chapter for each perspective and each chapter had a title to tell you who you were with. It really got me thinking how it was all going to come together at the end! How was the Detective linked to the Missing and the Vigilante?!

The story, as it developed, felt like lots of jigsaw puzzle pieces but no picture on the box telling me how to put them together! Each chapter slotted more pieces together for the two storylines but it was difficult to see how the two halves would meet! But slowly there were pieces in the middle starting to join the differing sides together until Mitchell gave me the last few pieces to create the picture that is Into The Darkness.

As the story unfolded, I wondered how Ms Hodge did her research. I won’t go into too much details as I really don’t like spoiling the story for others but the author’s note does shed a little light on the inspiration for the tale. Sibel Hodge definitely knows how to write a hard hitting, thought provoking read. Bravo Ms Hodge, another cracker!

I love Sibel’s books, I describe them as like turning on a tap and just watching the water falling out because thats how I read them, the words just seem to read themselves!
I really like how you learn something from the story, they are well researched and I found myself ‘googling’ the dark web. Another great read, looking forward to the next one!

Into The Darkness is a thriller that focuses on the dark web and those who lurk there preying on innocent people to fill their darkest (often murderous) desires.

The fact that the dark web really exists is frightening enough but Sibel Hodge explores this by bringing to your attention just how horrific, taboo, and disgusting a place it can be.

The chapters alternate between the Vigilante, the Detective, and the Missing.

Toni, the Missing, is a young girl with a fascination with true crime and protecting innocent people. A girl whose good intentions land her in the most frightening of nightmares.

Mitchell, the Vigilante, ex-military that suffers from PTSD. He has a special connection to Toni and her Mom and will stop at nothing to see her safe return. Laws be damned.

DS Warren Carter, the Detective, who is investigating the double murder of a retired couple that live out in the middle of nowhere and their connection to a missing prostitute whose fingerprints are found at the scene.

This was a decent thriller and my first read by author Sibel Hodge. While I enjoyed reading this book it wasn't something that I couldn't put down nor was I super excited to pick it back up again. I think my biggest problem is that I didn't really care about Toni. I never really got to know her enough to truly care what happened to her. Personally I thought the detective was my favorite character and he made me laugh quite a few times. He was so easy to root for.

My inner detective figured out the twists early on which was a little disappointing. While this one may not have been my favorite I'd still love to read what else she writes. A solid 3 stars!

Thank you to NetGalley & Amazon Publishing UK for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is a brilliant read, I thoroughly enjoyed it! This is the first book by this author I have read but I understand some of the characters feature in previous books so I will definitely need to check them out.
I loved the character of DS Carter, he is counting down the days till retirement and is disillusioned with police cuts stopping him from doing his job properly. His last case involves the murder of an elderly couple at a remote farmhouse. Mitchell is a retired SAS operative tasked with solving the disappearance of teenager Toni when the police don't seem to be taking the case seriously. The story is written in the first person from the perspectives of Toni, Mitchell and Carter and this technique works really well, I love books written like this.
Some very dark subjects are tackled but there is some humour in the book too which works really well. Carter's fear of horses leads to a funny collision between the cases and I was cheering Carter and Mitchell on by the end of the book. Excellent read, I would certainly recommend.

Thanks to the author for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion.

This is one of those suspenseful but horrifying....like watching a train wreck and being unable to divert your eyes from the horror.... type books. Toni is searching the dark web when she comes upon a red room she isn't supposed to have knowledge of and she is taken for it. The dark web offers snuff films in any way, shape, or form of murder that you can have. There is actually two stories here that merge into one before the end as everything gets revealed. Two men, the detective, and the vigilante follow two different paths to find a missing girl and destroy the men making the snuff films. Not a light read but it gets pretty dark if your into that sort of book. I gave it four stars for dark entertainment!

The Missing, The Vigilante and The Detective, but what, if anything, links these three?

Into the Darkness is about Toni, a young girl who has gone missing after finding unspeakable things on the Dark Web, her mother is beside herself and contacts an old SAS friend of her husband, Tony to try and find her.  Mitchell is determined to do anything in his power to bring Toni safely back to her mum, whatever the cost, to try and make up for what happened. 

D'S Carter is on the verge of leaving the force, but gets called on to solve one last case, an elderly couple have been brutally murdered in their own home and there doesn't appear to be a clear cut motive for it, can Carter find out what happened to them and is this just a one off, or will it happen again?

The story is told from 3 perspectives and changes at every chapter, this actually made it more of an intense, buckle yourself up and hold on tight kind of ride and I was screaming to go faster, although I was begging for a happy outcome,  if you want to know if it was, you'll just have to go and read it yourself!   It's a well crafted, edge of your seat thriller that just gets better and better as you read it, I've loved all of this authors books and this one was no exception, in fact it was exceptional!  I highly recommend this and would give it way more than the 5 stars that Amazon allows. 

I would like to thank Thomas & Mercer for the auto approval and will post my review on Amazon & Goodreads.

It was interesting and suspenseful, for sure. She keeps the story going and ties up loose ends well. I would recommend it. This is my first time reading Sibel Hodge, so I think I will check out her other books.
This one is told from 3 narrators, which seems to move the pace along pretty quickly and keep the suspense building. Intriguing plot.

I love a good thriller, so when I saw this book had come up for review I jumped at the chance. It seemed righ up my street.
Starting the book, I found it a bit confusing. There's 2 different POV's and each chapter is flipped from 1 POV to the other. I felt like I couldn't get into the story properly because of it. The story was so slow starting off, I found it boring and I just didn't like it. I couldn't connect to the characters, you never really got to know them to feel invested in them.
There was a lot of useless information going on, which dragged the story out more then was nessacary. The story was preditable and I figured what was going to happen quite quickly. I found I wasn't really thrilled to say I was reading a thriller.

Wow. Absolutely enthralled with this book. First one from this author that I’ve read and it won’t be the last. Outstanding. Left me wanting more.

The Missing…

In a hidden basement, eighteen-year-old Toni is held captive and no one can hear her screams. She’s been abducted after investigating unspeakable things in the darkest corners of the Internet.

The Vigilante…

Fearing the worst, Toni’s mother turns to ex-SAS operative Mitchell to help find her missing daughter. And when Mitchell discovers Toni’s fate rests in the hands of pure evil, he races against the clock to find Toni and bring her out alive. But even that might not be enough to save her.

The Detective…

DS Warren Carter is looking forward to a new job and a simpler life. But when he’s called in to investigate the brutal murder of a seemingly normal couple, he becomes entangled in lives that are anything but simple. And as he digs deeper, he uncovers a crime more twisted than he could ever have imagined.

Into the Darkness is the chilling new thriller from the bestselling author of Duplicity and Beneath the Surface.

And Sibel Hodge strikes again! Bloody hell!

Vigilante Mitchell is called in by the wife of a former SAS buddy when her eighteen year old daughter Toni goes missing. The police regard Toni as a runaway and are no help at all. Being ex-military, Mitchell has access to resources the police can only dream about but as he sets out trying to find Toni, he quickly discovers Toni’s fasciation with all things evil may just have landed her in incredible danger. Will Mitchell find Toni before the clock runs out?

Meanwhile, Detective Carter is finding himself more and more disillusioned and troubled, with life and with his job. Two weeks from retirement, he has the choice to effectively retire or sell his house and move onto another job. But first he must solve the murder of two pensioners, shot to death in their farmhouse. With no motives to establish and little clues to find, Carter is frustrated when he goes from one dead end to the next. Will he be able to solve this case?

There are a few characters in Into the Darkness you may recognise from previous books by Sibel Hodge but if you are not familiar with them or their background, fear not! This reads perfectly well as a stand-alone. The chapters switch between the Detective (Carter) and the Vigilante (Mitchell), sometimes interspersed with Toni’s. This ensures a brilliantly crafted plot with tiny clues here and there for the reader to pick up on and some well placed cliffhangers to keep you hooked.

Once again, Sibel Hodge delivers a cracking thriller that gets under my skin and chills me to the bone. I’m hard pressed to name someone who does dark and disturbing as she does and it’s all the more terrifying because it sadly feels all too realistic and believable. With excellent pace throughout and full of suspense, this is one of those books that is insanely hard to put down and I was extremely miffed every time I was interrupted.

After having read Untouchable last year and having had my mind blown to smithereens, I didn’t think anything could top that. I was wrong. So very, very wrong and I will never underestimate Sibel Hodge again. Into the Darkness is just as gripping, addictive and unforgettable. If you’re not reading the books by this author, you’re doing yourself an immensely massive disservice. Go forth and fix the error of your ways immediately!

Thank you to Netgalley & Amazon Publishing UK for allowing me to read a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 🙏🏻❤️

Well it's not very often that I dislike a book but man this book was BAD! I have looked at the reviews of people praising this novel and they clearly haven't read thrillers done the correct way. Check out my favorites folder for authors that nail the thriller genre and leave you with your mouth gaping open or have you scared to go to sleep at night! There was absolutely zero shock factor throughout the entire book, the characters were unrelatable and boring and the big "reveal" at the end wasn't even a well known person. I predicted the "hostage" location within the first 25% of the book and the pacing was soooooooooo SLOW!

The plot had so much potential but fell completely flat. I've seen quite similar ideas ( of what I think that this plot was trying to achieve) done extremely well in movies like " The Call" and "Hostel 2" but sadly not here.

There was SO much useless information that was added into this book for zero reason! This book could have been reduced to 100 pages and still had the same impact. To name some examples:

1. Why did we need to know that the detective's wife had died and he was selling his house, then the offer fell through or that he was trying to decide whether to accept a new job dealing with animals or to remain a detective? Is this going to be a series? If not....why include it?

2. Why was it mentioned that there was a thief in the lunch room stealing items from the refrigerator and even the coffee pot?

3. Why did the author deliberately go out of her way to show that racism was NOT a factor in her book , repeating over and over that it could not be called a "white" board or that he'd take his coffee natural colored instead of " black?" How bizarre, this made it look like race is an issue. The white board example was used probably 4 times. The officers also kept joking around about sexual harassment for no apparent reason also. Again, why?

These are just a few things that I am mentioning, there was just way too much unnecessary subject matter that did not help to move the book along.

The only enjoyable parts for me were the chapters titled " the missing" and they were so few and far between. This is my first Sibel Hodge book and I requested it because I've heard wonderful things about her as an author but sadly I will not be reading any other novels by her.

Truly love the way that this story is narrated by three different people (The Missing, The Detective and the Vigilante). I have noticed that I am reading more books like this and I really like it. I like seeing the story from all different perspectives and you get a different feeling from each character.

You get to know these characters and feel the fear, the anger and hope. Hope that The Missing will be found in time. Sibel Hodge has certainly hit on a subject that is very real and frightening.

There are some moments of humor where it breaks up such a serious subject. Political correctness at it's finest....don't ever call a whiteboard a whiteboard any longer. It is forever to be now known as a white notice board, among other little tidbits. I needed those breaks mixed in with such a deep and serious subject.

There are a couple of different stories happening throughout this book. We have The Missing and we have the death of a couple. You try and figure out the clues and how to get to the end. I was rooting for the team throughout.

Look forward to more from this Sibel Hodge. Great writing!! Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book that I voluntarily read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.

This is a great book which really held my attention.
The story is told from three perspectives- The Missing, The Vigilante and The Detective.

Terrifying read which took me to places I’d rather not go to. Sometimes just knowing and not thinking and definitely not reading about what goes on is best

With thanks to Netgalley for ARC in exchange for an honest review

This novel engrossed me. There's gripping action, especially towards the end. I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. The format of the book is multi-layered with three threads in the first person, Detective, Claustrophobic and Vigilante. It is so excellently written that there's no confusion. The book starts with a seemingly mindless double-murder which DS Warren Carter has to solve. He is considering retirement and there's banter, wit and humour as they bang their heads against bureaucracy, poor funding, low staffing levels and corruption at the top. There's also a bit of satire about political correctness which was illuminating and amusing. I recall the shocking situation of the Alan Connolly and its incredible repercussions referred to in the novel where "injustice instead of justice" was actioned. In the next thread an ex-SAS operative, Mitchell is asked to investigate a missing girl Toni which involves him in the shocking exposure of the horrors and depravity of the dark web. Toni takes an interest in criminology and psychology; her curiosity is her undoing. She has been abducted and awaiting her fate by men who make a fortune in the dark web with their brutally-charged video's. She's plucky and trying to be positive, but you can't believe she's in that position or imagine being in that situation. That was a difficult hair-raising section. It's inconceivable to consider that people pay money to watch such brutal and inhuman acts. They can't be normal. What a sick world we live in. A breathtaking ending. Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK.

This is a gritty, disturbing novel about the dark web, a very evil place. The story is told from three perspectives, The Missing, The Vigilante and The Detective. The Missing is Toni, a young girl who has been abducted. The Vigilante is Mitchell, a friend of Toni’s late father when they were in the SAS. Her mum has contacted him to try and find her as the police don’t believe she is missing. The Detective is DS Carter, who isn’t nearing retirement and is disillusioned with new police procedures. He is investigating the murder of an elderly couple shot dead in their remote farmhouse. At the beginning of this book you can’t see how these three are connected but it all becomes clearer as the story unfolds.
This is a fast paced thriller where you are never sure of the outcome. A riveting read and highly recommended.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I am a huge fan of this authors books and this one did not disappoint. It pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you on your toes throughout. A must read in my opinion, huge 5 stars.

Into the Darkness was a quick paced story! It was layered and really well developed. We slowly get pieces to put together an intricate puzzle. I really enjoyed how the story was laid out for the reader. It was like we were being given two separate stories and over time you start to see little ways that the stories are overlapping. I think it’s a really interesting way to build a story.

My one and only real complaint is that I wish there was more of a thrilling aspect to the story. Now, I did feel the clock ticking down. I’m not sure exactly what I wanted but more thriller/suspense kind of action. However, I can’t complain about the story or the plot. The characters were interesting. We don’t dive too deep into them but we don’t really need too. This is definitely a book where we only know the characters on a surface level.

The narrators did a good job. I'm not sure which guy played the vigilante and which one played the detective but Simon Vance and Shaun Grindell did a great job with the story. They were easy to understand and spoke clearly. Charlotte Cole was the missing and just like the gentlemen, she was good. Her voice clear and concise. I didn't really feel a pulse-pounding response from her narration but she had a pleasant voice. I'll be honest, none of these narrators really threw emotions into this story. I couldn't really feel the fear or apprehension from any of them.

Thanks to Netgalley for my copy. 4.5*

This is a taut thriller told in three different viewpoints, The Missing, The Detective and The Vigilante. I really liked this style of writing and thought it flowed naturally.

Tori is a teenager with an avid interest in true crime and the psychology of killers. She gets drawn into the Dark Web and a world of horror. The Vigilante is called in by her Mum when Tori goes missing. The detective is investigated the double shooting of an elderly couple at their rural home.

As the book progresses we learn how the disappearance of Tori is tied with the double murder. The Dark web is something most regular people including myself have very limited knowledge of and absolute zero interest in finding out about it as it is terrifying. The author has researched it well and gives us a very scary insight into the underworld of depravity and the sick and twisted individuals who access it.

WOW! A superb read!!!

A couple in their mid-seventies are murdered on their farm. Their daughter, Paula, was the first to be under suspicion. Her gambling, drinking, pot smoking husband is not far behind.

Meanwhile, the Vigilante is called by Corrine, the widow of his best friend (Tony) in the SAS. He feels guilt at his buddy's death and would do anything to help Corrine. Her (and Tony's) daughter, Toni, has been kidnapped. The Viilante is on the way to help Corrine get her daughter back. And, as we soon find out, he stops at nothing to try to do so.

Also a Police Detective investigating the double homicide, questions Paula, the daughter of the murdered couple, and finds her to be a bit unreliable. Both Paula and her husband are then brought in for interrogation.

Toni is, indeed, in trouble. She is freezing and scared. She had been punched, drugged and shoved inside a van and driven to a place where she is in a concrete cell.

Lee, from the signal Squad, a former SAS, himself, is working on the computer end trying to help his old friend (the Vigilante). He turns out to be an ace.

Laura is Toni's best friend. She had introduced Toni to the dark web. Since Toni is all about justice for children and the psychology of criminals, she finds the information enthralling for a future dissertation. So much so that she goes a step too far and becomes embroiled in a dark web situation beyond her abilities.

Both the Detective and the Vigilante have different cases, yet they are eventually brought together in an earth-shattering situation.

The conclusion - you just don't see it coming !!!!! Do not miss this read!


Many Thanks to Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for one of this year's top reads!!!

Sibel Hodge writes a chilling, claustrophobic and terrifyingly dark thriller that exposes the horror that resides in the dark web. 18 year old Toni could have had little idea that her interest and foray into the murkiest side of the dark web would lead to her being abducted and held in a hidden basement. Her distraught mother turns to ex-SAS military man, Mitchell, to find her beloved Toni. He turns vigilante when he becomes aware of the danger that Toni faces. Close to retirement, DS Warren Carter investigates the seemingly random and brutal killing of a retired couple living in a remote area. The narrative is from multiple perspectives as the disparate threads connect, leading to an explosive finale.

With short chapters, this is an action packed and twisted story full of suspense and tension, and with humour and wit. It has characters that depict the worst of humanity as they prey on the vulnerable. I found this book compulsive and gripping reading, drawn into reading as fast as I could. Sibel Hodge certainly how to write thrillers that are difficult to put down! Many thanks to Amazon Publishing for an ARC.

O WOW what a great book.
The Story is told from different views The Vigilante The Victim and The Police and takes you into the Dark Web.
There is everything in this book a double murder, Nasty People a great thriller you will be up all night to finish this book to see what happens .

Suspenseful psychological thriller that exposes you to things you wish could stay hidden, but they won’t. Chilling and gritty in a delightfully terrible way. Accurate and in depth analysis, Ms Hodge. I recommend this book.

I loved this book. Fast-paced and deeply addictive; I couldn't put it down. The book is told in three stories; the kidnapped girl, the vigilante and the detective. It's not immediately obvious how the detective's story fits in but the plot unfolds with some unexpected twists. A fantastic book.

This is a great book told from the perspective of three characters. Each one has their own battles and you go on this journey with them to see how they are all connected. You also see how dark people can be. This is a good old fashioned crime novel. Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this to review.

I have had a run of reading some boring thrillers lately until I started reading this book. What a breath of fresh air to read a thriller that is actually suspenseful and intriguing! Loved the characters, loved the short chapters and loved the edge of your seat thrills. Congrats to Sibel Hodge still writing top of the line thrillers. Loved this book and I couldn't say anything negative about it!!

A throat clutching thriller ! Brilliantly written story of what happens on the dark web . A vivid riveting story you won't soon forget ! I highly recommend ! Sibel Hodge is a master storyteller ! Thanks to #Netgalley # AmazonPublishingUK #Thomas&38 #Mercer for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review ! # IntoTheDarkness

"Sometimes the right thing to do is wrong. There were different kinds of justice."

An elderly couple is murdered on their isolated farm. THE DETECTIVE (DS Warren Carter) is working this homicide case. An 18-year-old girl (Toni) is MISSING. Toni's mom is desperate because the police are not being helpful, and hires THE VIGILANTE (Mitchell). Are these two investigations related -- and if so, why and how?

Toni is passionate about saving children from the horrors of the evil that is done to them. She finds evidence of snuff films on the dark web and wants to take this information to the local police when she's abducted. Will she be the next victim in the RED ROOM? Ex military SAS Mitchell was Toni's dad's best friend and when Toni doesn't come home, her mom calls him for help. Can he find her before it's too late?

DS Carter and his team can't figure out why the elderly couple was killed as there is no obvious motive. A set of handprints belonging to a missing prostitute named Tracy White is found at the scene. Why was she there? No link is found between Tracy and the owners of the farm.

This thriller is narrated by the three main characters -- Toni, Mitchell and Carter. As it unfolds, the connection becomes clear and the action ratchets up to a satisfying conclusion. The main theme of the book focuses on the activities of people trolling the dark web and the atrocities that are perpetrated in the name of entertainment for the sickos willing to pay for it. It's pretty gruesome stuff.

I've read a couple of other titles by this author and can tell she is passionate about protecting children and that she is definitely a human rights advocate. Some of her work has been about sex trafficking. I enjoyed the book and will look for others by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this e-book ARC to read and review.

How far would you go to save someone you love? Mitchell is a vigilante who takes care of people who does wrong to others. When his goddaughter is in trouble he will stop at nothing to get her back. I love good dark Psychological Thrillers and Into The Darkness is just that. It delivers a great story of what happens in the dark web and it shows two people that will stop at nothing to protect people who have been wronged or had bad things happen to them. Mitchell and Detective Carter are both good people “who do the wrong things” in order to protect the innocent. Definitely a well written book with a great story.

EXCERPT: My cell is made of rough concrete. No windows anywhere. There's a wooden door that's solid. I know, I've tried to push it. Tried to shoulder all my weight against it. It won't move. The air smells of stale sweat and dampness and copper and something. . . something else. In the books I've read - the true crimes - many victims said they could smell their own fear. I didn't believe that was possible. Just thought it was something they said. But it's true. I can smell my fear. Taste it. Feel it burning inside me, rippling under my skin.

ABOUT THIS BOOK: The Missing…

In a hidden basement, eighteen-year-old Toni is held captive and no one can hear her screams. She’s been abducted after investigating unspeakable things in the darkest corners of the Internet.

The Vigilante…

Fearing the worst, Toni’s mother turns to ex-SAS operative Mitchell to help find her missing daughter. And when Mitchell discovers Toni’s fate rests in the hands of pure evil, he races against the clock to find Toni and bring her out alive. But even that might not be enough to save her.

The Detective…

DS Warren Carter is looking forward to a new job and a simpler life. But when he’s called in to investigate the brutal murder of a seemingly normal couple, he becomes entangled in lives that are anything but simple. And as he digs deeper, he uncovers a crime more twisted than he could ever have imagined. (Goodreads.com)

MY THOUGHTS: Into the Darkness unites the characters from two of Sibel Hodge's previous books - Mitchell and Maya from 'Untouchable', and DS Carter from Duplicity. If you are planning on reading Into the Darkness, I would recommend that you read both other titles first otherwise you will miss out on a lot of background information that will provide you with a fuller picture of these characters.

Hodge was inspired to write Into the Darkness after learning of the 'horrific real-life investigation into Peter Scully's red room in the Philippines'. What she has written terrifies me. It raises many questions. How do these people find each other? How do they function so normally in our world and keep their dark selves hidden? How do they get away with what they do? And, worst of all, do I know someone like this? These are the questions you will ask yourself as you read this chilling book.

Into the Darkness starts out pretty innocuously. We have a standard police procedural when an elderly couple are found murdered in their home. Then there is an eighteen-year-old woman reported missing by her mother, which the police are disinclined to take seriously because young women go off with friends/ boyfriends all the time and don't think to tell their parents that they won’t be home. Right? But some mothers know better. And this one takes finding her daughter into her own hands.

It takes some time (3/4 of the book) for the connection between these two cases to be revealed, but when I made the connection it was an OMG! moment, and maximum warp speed as I frantically turned pages.

Now that it's all over (it is 3.30 a.m), I need to go to sleep, but I can't because I am still wired from the tension in the final part of this book. While I can't say that this was a pleasure to read, I can say that this was a damned good read and I am glad I didn't miss out on it.

😍😍😍😍 (4.35 stars)

THE AUTHOR: Sibel Hodge is the author of the #1 Bestsellers Look Behind You, Untouchable, and Duplicity. Her books have sold over one million copies and are international bestsellers in the UK, USA, Australia, France, Canada and Germany. She writes in an eclectic mix of genres, and is a passionate human and animal rights advocate.

Her work has been nominated and shortlisted for numerous prizes, including the Harry Bowling Prize, the Yeovil Literary Prize, the Chapter One Promotions Novel Competition, The Romance Reviews’ prize for Best Novel with Romantic Elements and Indie Book Bargains’ Best Indie Book of 2012 in two categories. She was the winner of Best Children’s Book in the 2013 eFestival of Words; nominated for the 2015 BigAl’s Books and Pals Young Adult Readers’ Choice Award; winner of the Crime, Thrillers & Mystery Book from a Series Award in the SpaSpa Book Awards 2013; winner of the Readers’ Favorite Young Adult (Coming of Age) Honorable award in 2015; a New Adult finalist in the Oklahoma Romance Writers of America’s International Digital Awards 2015, and 2017 International Thriller Writers Award finalist for Best E-book Original Novel. Her novella Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave has been listed as one of the top forty books about human rights by Accredited Online Colleges. (Goodreads.com)

DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Amazon Publishing UK, Thomas and Mercer via Netgalley for providing a digital ARC of Into the Darkness by Sibel Hodge for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.

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4.5 stars. This was a thoroughly gripping action packed novel which kept me hooked. It was told from 3 separate viewpoints which all linked together in the end. This was a fast paced book which had me intrigued from the first page. Not for the faint hearted though! Would highly recommend this book.

This was quite a dark read but fascinating as well.

The story was told from the point of view of three people: The Vigilante, The Detective and The Missing. I found that the three strands of this story were very skilfully woven through each other and although there were times when I was almost peeking between my fingers whilst reading my Kindle, I have to say that this author is a very adept storyteller so it all made a horrifying kind of sense.

I had heard of the Dark Web but I really hope it isn't as terrifying as described! I suspect that, human nature being what it is, there are all sorts of sick minds doing exactly the sorts of things that take place in this novel. Sigh.

I give this story 4.5 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read and review this book. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

You know that minute when you are reading a book and then you just know for certain that you have stumbled upon something amazing? I knew that I would love this book by the time that I turned the second chapter! I was just certain about it and I still remember how excited that made me feel. I quickly finished my chores and ended up reading the entire book in one sitting. I am so glad that my initial feeling about the book turned out to be spot on.

This story is narrated through three main POVs. Toni is the missing girl. She happened to have seen something that she wasn’t supposed to and now someone is determined to silence her in the most horrific way. The vigilante is Mitchell. I liked this guy from the word go! Mitchell had his reasons for wanting to find Toni and I liked how determined he was in his search for answers. DS Warren is a detective just about to retire when he gets caught up in the most complex case of his career.

I really liked how the story was narrated. At first, I kept wondering how the three would get connected. I was especially curious about the detective and the vigilante because they seemed to be working on two different cases. The connection was simply brilliant. I couldn’t have predicted it and was honestly in awe of the author’s prowess in seamlessly connecting all the dots.

The investigation was very well portrayed. I have read many crime thrillers but this time I can confidently say that I worked the case with the investigators. I was in the dark when they were and only got answers when they did. I remember one of the reveals made me pause and think about everything that had happened. It made so much sense but yet, I never could have guessed it. There was something extra special about the way Sibel portrayed this investigation!

I feel like I learned so much about the dark web by reading this story. It is something that I had heard about but had no idea on how it is accessed or what it is all about. This investigation being so systematic helped me make sense of this dark part of the internet.

Into the Darkness by Sibel Hodge is an addictive thriller with a clever plot. The characters are memorable and so is the story-line. Sibel’s writing is exquisite. She has a way of telling stories that enables you to completely get immersed in the characters’ world. I also feel like a lot of research went into this story which made it even more interesting.

This book is simply brilliant and I can’t recommend it enough.

Excellent, five star read. Just finished and it’s gone straight to the top of my favourite reads of this year. Each chapter is from the viewpoint of either The Detective, The Vigilante or The Missing. Mitchell, ex SAS, receives a call from the mother of his god daughter, Toni, to say Toni is missing and the police aren’t interested so can he help. Mitchell, as a vigilante, is using everything at his disposal to try to find Toni and meanwhile The Detective is investigating a double murder of an elderly couple. It’s a great interweaving storyline, which I enjoyed very much, even though it’s a horrifying story at times. It’s a keep you on the edge of your seat novel and feels very well researched for the characters. Would highly recommend for pulse pounding, great read.

4.25 Stars* (rounded down)

A Heart Stopping Thriller!

A teenager named Toni goes missing without a trace. Her father’s best friend, Mitchell, a former SAS operative searches for her. What he finds is beyond anything he ever imagined: the dark web, young girls being taken and tortured and it’s all captured on video, and then well, you get the idea.

Meanwhile, DS Warren is detective who is called out to investigate the brutal murder of an elderly couple. There appears to be no rhyme or reason for their murder and yet, things are not as simple as they appear.

“Into the Darkness” by Sibel Hodge is a thrilling roller coaster of a ride. It’s a terrifying, action packed, well written suspense novel. My heart was in my throat for longer than I would have liked! The characters in this novel are apparently featured in other books by Sibel Hodge though I didn’t read them and thankfully don’t feel as though I missed out. This was my first book by Sibel Hodge but it won’t be my last. Finding this book was a great surprise. I hope others will take the chance on it the way I did.

This was a buddy read with Kaceey.

Thanks to NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK and Sibel Hodge for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Published on NetGalley, Goodreads and Twitter on 8.3.18.

Thankyou to NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK and the author Sibel Hodge for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy of Into The Darkness.
I am ashamed to say, this is my first novel by this author. I am kicking myself now. I loved this book. I really enjoyed the multiple narratives. The storyline was well thought out and fast paced with plenty of twists to keep the reader engrossed. I was blown away with how good this book is. I stayed up late last night to finish it.
I would highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a face-paced thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Now, I am heading off to buy more from this author.

Wow! What a gripping read!
The vigilante - asked for help from his best friends wife whom he hasn't seen in years and it wasn't exactly left on the best of terms.
The missing - a girl locked in a room with no escape after reaching into the darkness of the web
The detective- investigating the double murder of an elderly couple killed on a remote farm.

I enjoyed that this was told in 3 different narratives, it made you think about what was going on and made me want to work the ending out. It also made the characters completely believable and I definitely had empathy with all 3 of the main characters as well as Corinne and Maya.

This is definitely worthy of 4 and a half stars.

Toni is 18 years old and is trapped. She is ‘the victim’. Toni has been captured and being held somewhere. Will someone find her before it is too late? Toni’s mother has enlisted the help of ‘the vigilante’ Mitchell. He used to work with Toni’s dad in the SAS. He will do whatever he can to help, but will he be able to find Toni?
‘The detective’ is DS Warren Carter. He has become disenchanted in his current role with the police and is looking forward to moving on. Will he be able to solve the crime before him before taking in his new position?
Another great thriller from Sibel Hodge with superb characters that had me on the edge of my seat and wanting to get to the end of the book as quickly as possible to find out what happens. A sign of a great thriller.
Thanks to NetGalley for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Every time I read one of Sibel Hodge’s book I think they can’t get any better, and each time I am surprised that they can.

Like previous books, Into The Darkness is dark and about as depraved as it gets ..... but OMW is it shockingly fantastic and right from the first page I could not put it down.

Into The Darkness is well written, fast paced and an excellent story told from three different perspectives, The Vigilante, The Detective and The Missing. Throughout I was wondering just how it would link up and when it did it was a wow moment.

The Dark Web is a terrifying place and reading about The Red Room shocked and horrified me and I kept thinking of how the author must have felt researching this book. Depraved and evil is a word to describe some of the characters here because “sick” gives them an excuse.

I was on the edge of my reading this! If you are looking for a thriler tht will grip you and not let oyu go until the very last page, then choose this!

Into the Darkness. This was actually quite terrifying and upsetting. Very well written but a bit too much for me personally. I would recommend if you like a dark read. 4* from me. My thanks to the publisher & NetGalley for the advance reader copy.

Provided with a free ARC by Netgalley for an honest review. Really amazing mystery. Just a bit confusing at first because of the separate POV's and story lines but it quickly coalesces into a riveting and frightening mystery. One story line involves a missing girl, Toni. Her mother contacts an old friend and former SAS operative to find her. The other story line concerns the murder of an elderly couple and the detective trying to solve the case. This is a very dark book with murder, kidnapping, torture, rape, the dark web and red rooms. It requires a strong stomach at times but I found it very worth reading. I enjoyed it very much and highly recommend it.

Another gripping tale from Sibel Hodge. Her books never disappoint - engaging, twisty and suspensefull. As usual, she tackles quite difficult subject matter with great sensitivity. The characters are well developed and realistic. A good read.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC.

4.5*
Evil lives.
Just a word of warning...this book is not for the feint of heart.

A seemingly innocent middle age couple is gunned down in their own home. No viable suspects, no conceivable reason for anyone to target this couple.

Into The Darkness....

18 year old Toni decides to strike out on her own, investigating unspeakable crimes she’s un-earthed on the internet. Dangerous work. Naive and totally unprepared, she’s quickly in over her head and oh yes, now missing.
Only weeks away from retirement, it’s up to DS Warren Carter and retired SAS agent Mitchell, to find Toni before it’s too late. Is there a possible connection between the two murders and Toni’s disappearance?

Sibel Hodge writes an absolutely terrifying thriller that will leave you chilled to the bone. And it left me with a lingering question: Can the evil described in this book truly exist in our society. I’m so sad to say it probably does.
If you’re braced and prepared to go into the darkness then this is a must read for you this year!

This was a buddy read with Susanne that we couldn’t help but read in just a couple of sittings.🌸

Thank you to NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK and Sibel Hodge for my advance copy to read and review.

Seemingly unconnected and written from three points of view, abductions, murders, corruption plus the unsavoury side of the web. Want a slow burner?? Then do not choose this book because it starts as it means to go on - full speed ahead and with no pit stops for a breather. This is a book hell bent on shaking you out of your stupor with a race against time to save the life of a young girl. Brilliant, addictive, topical and a must for anyone who enjoys adrenaline packed stories. Get it to put in a Christmas stocking!

Obviously I am in the minority here. This book just didn't work for me. I found the story to be slow, boring and it was not very suspenseful. There were no twists and definitely no wow factor. The chapters alternate from 3 different POVs: the Missing, the Vigilante and the Homicide Detective. I think I would have been more connected with the characters if the chapters used their names instead. The way the book is written can be confusing. Also, it felt like I jumped into a middle of a series without reading the prior books.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for a copy of Sibel Hodge's "Into the Darkness" in exchange of an honest review.

Geez what a book, once again she delivers!!!!

The book is told from 3 different people, the police, the vigilante and the victim.
All I will say is you will be sleeping with the light on, it delves deep into the dark web where the worst of the worst reside, there are murder and kidnapping and god knows what else!

Scary in parts and had me up most of the night...a must read

Thank you #NetGalley for an advanced copy of #IntoTheDarkness!

I really had to think about how to review this one... By no means was this a bad book but I felt it took a little too long to get to the exciting parts! There were a few twists within the story but for me personally, the big reveal of who the killer is was not very exciting! I’m always waiting for that big “wow” moment and this just feel a little short. I will say, contrary to other reviews I’ve read, I did not find this book overtly violent. So if you are someone who enjoys a good mystery and doesn’t care as much about the “wow” factor, this ones for you!

I love this author and her work.

This book did not disappoint and I absolutely loved it

The book is extremely fast-paced and it had me hooked more or less from the first page

You can tell from how the book is written that the author has done a lot of research to write this book.

Another great page turner. I look forward to reading the author’s future work

I really loved this book. But then again, I'm never disappointed by Sibel's book. As recommended as ever!

Told from the perspective of three characters this is a good old fashioned crime novel. Each one has their own battles and you go on this journey with them to see how they are all connected. Scary to see how dark people can be.

Thanks to Amazon Publishing UK for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Into The Darkness by Sibel Hodge is a thriller about the dangers of the dark web. It's also a very dark read and told through the viewpoint of 3 characters.

This is not a standalone. The story refers to characters over and over again who must have made an appearance in a previous case because it left me a bit lost. For the mystery in this book it is told from three points of view, the missing, the vigilante and the detective. The plot was fast paced knowing that the three different POVs were on a collision course to meet together at the crucial end.

Wow, there is no words to describe this book. Thrilling, entertaining, riveting, gripping, please someone give me a dictionary!
It was very well written, and I highly recommend it!!!

Okay... so... here's the thing, I'm torn. I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority here, but there's something about this one that just wasn't a homerun for me. Let me see if I can break it down.

The first thing I want to point out, is that this is a very heavy storyline. It's subject matter is not one to be taken lightly, so please, don't misunderstand me. Having said that, I feel it should have had more impact on me. I was about half way through the book before I realized that I hadn't felt captivated, I felt no connection, I didn't find myself rooting for any particular character. Certainly not "The Missing" in which I should of had great sympathy for, but unfortunately there was just not enough depth to her character. Or any of the characters for that matter.

The Vigilante may have been the only reason I continued to read on. There was just the smallest hint of action, intrigue, and character development, that kept me nibbling on the line. It's truly a shame though, because this storyline had such great potential to have a huge impact, but sadly it fell short with a lack of strong characters.

I want to thank NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK, and Sibel Hodge for allowing me the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for my review.

Hodge did a great job with such difficult content. I love the different voices and felt drawn in by each character. I will put any book written by Hodge on my too read shelf.

Absolutely enjoyed from start to finish, u didn't want the book to end. Highly recommended, if you like books that keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat.

Found it difficult to get on with this very heavy storyline and did not find it very enjoyable at all.