Reviews

The Girl Under the Floor by Charlie Gallagher

ameliaamay's review

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

beachburgmom's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this book and I had not read the other books in the series , I liked the storyline and the characters and now I want to read the other 7 books in the series. I loved how vulnerable the character Vince was , it’s not often a male is portrayed as a person with such intense emotions. The author did a great job keeping me invested. I hope there will be a next book in the series.

I voluntarily received a free advanced copy from NetGalley and all opinions are my own.

I would recommend this book to friends , family and my book club.

ladybreww_reads's review against another edition

4.0

I love police procedurals. This book was fantastic and engaging. I loved the heavy psychological element and the way the author interwove the characters personal lives into the story. Since this book is part of a series I will definitely be looking into the rest of the books. I would love to see more from Vince’s perspective.

The book felt a little long, but I was not bored at all. I do wish a little more connection was made between the families and the reason for the killings.

Lots of triggers for this book but they are all typical thriller triggers.

missbb2015's review

challenging dark medium-paced

5.0

cassiecat's review

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.75

The Girl Under The Floor Charlie Gallagher 4.5-4.75⭐️

#8 Maddie Ives 

Again I’ve read the series out of order. It’s predominantly a UK police procedural, but the characters are so well fleshed the reader is invested in them and their lives. It reads well as a standalone. 

My attention was grabbed immediately at the start. What a beginning! It also has a full on ending. 

I like both Vinnie and Maddie, there’s good character depth to them. It’s got good emotional depth as Vinnie’s sister is ill. I do like a book that explores emotions, and coping with the harsh things life throws at us. The emotional intensity ramps up. It tugged on my emotions, at one point there were tears 🥲 I love Eileen, I think the civilian IT support analyst is my favourite, although the team gel together so well.

There are 2 similar cases the first Vinnie attended to find a young girl under the floor, with her mother dead. Within a few days Maddie is called to a similar scene this time a husband and wife are both dead. 

We hear from several points of view, as it progresses it becomes evident how they are connected. 

I’m becoming a fan of Maddie Ives, and highly recommend this one.