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sparklebox1's review
5.0
First time I have read Michael Wood, really enjoyed it. At one point in the plot I thought it would be the same old story of kidnap but he turns it around and it’s totally gripping a five day read. Totally recommend
jadedoodes's review
5.0
I didn’t realise this book is part of a series until I came to read it, but luckily it didn’t made any difference. The story had me hooked from the very beginning, I found myself needing to know what would happen next. The entire book was full of twists and turns and every time I thought I had it figured out, there was another twist that threw me completely!
sarahs_bookish_life's review
5.0
Even though I am writing my review the day after I finished this book, my heart is still racing.
Without a doubt this is a series that just gets better and better. How the author does it, I really do not know but I can not get enough of them. The pacing started off steady and then went off the scale. At least half of this book I was on the edge of my sit and I could not rest for one minute. The build up of tension and emotions was just phenomenal and it kept me awake most of the night trying to let everything sink in at what I had read. It’s a storyline that really grabs hold of you.
I love how we get the mix of the Carl Meagan case, which like Matilda, I won’t rest until I find out the truth and a new case of a missing girl. Keeley’s family members had me going through so many emotions and what they were having to deal with as well as already dealing with. I loved the character Ellen Devonport who is the family liaison officer for the family. It was great to get a better insight as to what their job entails and how they go about doing their job whilst offering support.
What I particularly enjoyed was that even though Matilda is very much the lead character, her team play such a pivotal role in the story and I enjoyed that they all had their part to play of which tied in nicely with the cases. Their is a strong bond between these team members and I like that we get to see a bigger cast of team members which is a lot more true to life than the usual lead detective and their side kick.
Stolen Children is a crime novel that will seriously mess with your head. It is so compulsive. I put it down with the intention of going to sleep as it was past my bedtime but had to pick it back up again to finish it. The need to know was so strong and my mind was going into overdrive at what was being revealed to us. This was such an incredible read that has clung to me and got the adrenaline going. There were so many shocks that it should probably come with a warning. Brilliant! Can’t wait for the next one.
My thanks to One More Chapter and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
Without a doubt this is a series that just gets better and better. How the author does it, I really do not know but I can not get enough of them. The pacing started off steady and then went off the scale. At least half of this book I was on the edge of my sit and I could not rest for one minute. The build up of tension and emotions was just phenomenal and it kept me awake most of the night trying to let everything sink in at what I had read. It’s a storyline that really grabs hold of you.
I love how we get the mix of the Carl Meagan case, which like Matilda, I won’t rest until I find out the truth and a new case of a missing girl. Keeley’s family members had me going through so many emotions and what they were having to deal with as well as already dealing with. I loved the character Ellen Devonport who is the family liaison officer for the family. It was great to get a better insight as to what their job entails and how they go about doing their job whilst offering support.
What I particularly enjoyed was that even though Matilda is very much the lead character, her team play such a pivotal role in the story and I enjoyed that they all had their part to play of which tied in nicely with the cases. Their is a strong bond between these team members and I like that we get to see a bigger cast of team members which is a lot more true to life than the usual lead detective and their side kick.
Stolen Children is a crime novel that will seriously mess with your head. It is so compulsive. I put it down with the intention of going to sleep as it was past my bedtime but had to pick it back up again to finish it. The need to know was so strong and my mind was going into overdrive at what was being revealed to us. This was such an incredible read that has clung to me and got the adrenaline going. There were so many shocks that it should probably come with a warning. Brilliant! Can’t wait for the next one.
My thanks to One More Chapter and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
ellejane_'s review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fawngutz's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
jacpam0521's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
hoots89's review
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dzikuskareads's review
4.0
One child is found, one child is missing.
Keeley disappears on her way from the supermarket. Soon the kidnapper calls demanding a ransom. Girl's family is shaken with grief and sadness. When detective Matilda Drake begins her investigation the hunt begins. She's determined to solve the case.
This is my first book by Michael Woods but I'm sure it's not the last. I just love the way he builds up the tension. It's brilliantly written and the characters are just so real. It was heartbreaking to see all the things Keeley and her family were going through. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended.
Keeley disappears on her way from the supermarket. Soon the kidnapper calls demanding a ransom. Girl's family is shaken with grief and sadness. When detective Matilda Drake begins her investigation the hunt begins. She's determined to solve the case.
This is my first book by Michael Woods but I'm sure it's not the last. I just love the way he builds up the tension. It's brilliantly written and the characters are just so real. It was heartbreaking to see all the things Keeley and her family were going through. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended.
hollieee's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Incest, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Cancer and Mental illness
Minor: Bullying, Car accident, Infertility, and Pregnancy
adrianab's review
5.0
What a twisted family, my god, I figure it out a bit, but not all. Great thriller, thank you Netgalley for this fast pacing story.
A nine-year-old girl disappeared and detective Matilda Dark and her team is going to figure it out.
A nine-year-old girl disappeared and detective Matilda Dark and her team is going to figure it out.