Lost Child

This is billed as a gripping, psychological thriller. It was none of these things. It started out well, with the abduction. After that, it was slow and dull. This was a book that I finished simply because I wanted to know how they found the child--it was obvious that they were going to find her. The......more

Good Plot terrible characters This was not in any way a gripping thriller. At best it was a mystery. Characters, especially Beth, were unbelievable. Nobody could be as dumb in their choices. Daniel was a thoroughly unlikable character but in the end we are supposed to be sympathetic to him...it just......more

I love the DS Karen Hart series by this author so was keen to read this standalone and was very impressed. Two years ago, three year old Jenna vanished while being watched by her auntie Beth .While at a busy garden fete Beth took her eyes off her niece and has regretted it ever since. No traces of th......more

Predictable I'm not saying that to be horrible. Just a bit of constructive criticism. I guessed the plot way to early the characters were not engaging I didn't feel her pain or her desperation it just seemed to drone on a bit. I kept waiting for the exciting bit the twist but I'm really sorry not fo......more

Great book A very good read that kept you riveted to finding out what happened to this little girl. I kept thinking they would never find her alive.......more