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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fifteen years ago, five vulnerable teenagers took part in a life-changing study of OCD. Now, their psychologist has been brutally stabbed & left for dead. DCI Liz Field and her team have barely started their investigation when there is another frenzied attack.This time, the victim is one of the former patients - are the others now in grave danger – or dangerous? As the DCI is pulled deeper into the disturbing case, it starts to hits too close to home. To outwit the murderer, Field must venture into the last place she wants to – her own buried past…
This was a book that I knew I wanted to read from the first read of the synopsis, and I wasn’t left disappointed by any means!
As the first book in a new series, we are introduced to the cast of characters, and they are a strong group, the writing clearly identifying that there is more than meets the eye to them all. And who doesn’t love that dangling of a carrot to know what’s coming next?
The descriptive writing style does a fabulous job of setting the scene with the character traits & personalities, alongside a gripping case to be solved, that really interestingly delved into the world of OCD. I for one, was unaware of just some of the affliction’s that can make daily tasks such an ordeal, ones that a lot of us probably take for granted, & applaud the way the author provided so much in-depth knowledge, it definitely added another layer to the twists & turns of the case.
Always love a good detective thriller series & this is most definitely one - and wow that ending was completely unexpected! I was convinced I had it all figured out halfway through but was very pleased to be proven wrong! Hannah you have me hooked, roll on book two!
This was a book that I knew I wanted to read from the first read of the synopsis, and I wasn’t left disappointed by any means!
As the first book in a new series, we are introduced to the cast of characters, and they are a strong group, the writing clearly identifying that there is more than meets the eye to them all. And who doesn’t love that dangling of a carrot to know what’s coming next?
The descriptive writing style does a fabulous job of setting the scene with the character traits & personalities, alongside a gripping case to be solved, that really interestingly delved into the world of OCD. I for one, was unaware of just some of the affliction’s that can make daily tasks such an ordeal, ones that a lot of us probably take for granted, & applaud the way the author provided so much in-depth knowledge, it definitely added another layer to the twists & turns of the case.
Always love a good detective thriller series & this is most definitely one - and wow that ending was completely unexpected! I was convinced I had it all figured out halfway through but was very pleased to be proven wrong! Hannah you have me hooked, roll on book two!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Detective Field is called to a scene where a man who has several stab wounds. The man was successfully taken to hospital but later died from his wounds. The man had a ripped page from a document that had details of a medial trial which involved OCD patients several years ago. The man who was named David now a lecturer oversaw the trial. When a woman is also discovered dead, they discover that she was one of the patients on that trial and the others Lily and Calum that don’t live that far away was also on that trial. Can Detective Field find the murderer before it’s too late and another body turns up.
No safe place is the debut novel by Hannah Brennan and the first in the Detective Liz field series and I can say this is a compelling read. This has a good storyline and great characters especially detective Field.
The storyline was also a learning experience for me when I read about the different types of OCD as I wasn’t aware of them. I only thought there was one type.
I can’t wait to see how this author develops and the next book in this series. 4 stars from me.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a great debut and introduction to a new mystery series!
Focused mostly on Detective Field as she races to find a killer who’s already struck twice, I loved getting multiple other points of views of those linked to the victims and possibly the crime.
A main plot point surrounding the characters is a trial completed years ago for OCD and many of them that we get to know live with it. It was interesting to glimpse into their world and also have people who may have a disorder but it didn’t define their full character. (The author herself has OCD and I appreciated her resolve to show the truths and nuances of an often misunderstood disorder.)
The mystery itself kept me guessing and I loved trying to solve it alongside Det. Field. I’m eager to see what the next book has in store for her.
I received an advanced copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.
Focused mostly on Detective Field as she races to find a killer who’s already struck twice, I loved getting multiple other points of views of those linked to the victims and possibly the crime.
A main plot point surrounding the characters is a trial completed years ago for OCD and many of them that we get to know live with it. It was interesting to glimpse into their world and also have people who may have a disorder but it didn’t define their full character. (The author herself has OCD and I appreciated her resolve to show the truths and nuances of an often misunderstood disorder.)
The mystery itself kept me guessing and I loved trying to solve it alongside Det. Field. I’m eager to see what the next book has in store for her.
I received an advanced copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This police procedural had a strong concept and some intriguing moments, but overall it didn't quite deliver for me. The story follows DCI Liz Field as she investigates a series of violent attacks connected to a past psychological study on OCD. The setup is promising, but the pacing often felt off. Some sections moved too slowly while others rushed important developments.
The central twist lacked clarity and impact, and the motive behind the crimes felt thin and unconvincing. I also struggled to connect with Field. Her character felt inconsistent, and her personality shifted in ways that made her difficult to fully understand or relate to.
There are some thoughtful themes around trauma and mental health, but they got a bit lost in a plot that never quite hit its stride. An interesting debut with potential, but it didn't fully land for me.
challenging
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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challenging
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emotional
mysterious
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ARC Read: NetGallery & Avon Books UK | Avon
No Safe Place is a mystery crime story about a group of kids that went to therapy in a study led by a psychologist to manage different types of their OCD. And a killer on the loose. It’s one of those books that keeps you on the edge of your seat, making you question who the murderer is. And the ending takes an unexpected turn that totally caught me off guard.
No Safe Place is a mystery crime story about a group of kids that went to therapy in a study led by a psychologist to manage different types of their OCD. And a killer on the loose. It’s one of those books that keeps you on the edge of your seat, making you question who the murderer is. And the ending takes an unexpected turn that totally caught me off guard.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced