I absolutely loved this book, it was gripping from start to finish with many twists and turns in the plot

The ending was a great twist, would highly recommend this book to anyone

What I liked about this is how it was plotted and developed – following the investigation in real time and then with flashbacks starting close to the disappearance and moving outwards in time, enveloping the reader into two strands as the police uncover clues and we see where those clues originated. It keeps things moving in a pacy and engaging manner, also giving somewhat of an insight into whether the police assumptions were bang on the money and when they were not. It was kind of like being part of it.

The author also digs into our current social media trends as we see people tweeting and commenting on Facebook posts as the family undergo trial by public opinion – in this case we have a family who garner literally no sympathy – a mess of contradictions and nasty personality, they were really quite fascinating.

*thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Books (UK) for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

5 amazing stars!! (And worth every bit!)
Holy shit!! Sorry. Im not one to swear but.....omg....!!!! THAT ENDING!!! My heart is still racing from the shock. I was 100% NOT expecting THAT! Wow!

Ok. Ok. Calming down now. As soon as I requested this book, I was soooooo hoping that I would get it. I love the cover so much and the description sounded so so good! So when I was approved I was ridiculously happy. Now having read it, I am even more thankful to the author and publisher for a copy. 

From the beginning I was hooked once Id started reading and it only got better and better. There are so many discoveries along the way that it makes you feel like you just need to keep reading. I wasnt fussed about the twitter and facebook entires but then again im not a fan of those sites anyway so they werent really for me, but for people who like twitter and facebook will probably enjoy reading those throughout the story. There is so much I cant say because I wont spoil it for anyone but, you seriously need to read this if your considering it. 

Ohh wow, ok so still calming down from the ending. Those who have read it will know exactly what I mean. I havent read anything from this author before but shes definally on my radar now!

When 8 year old Daisy goes missing at a family party questions are soon asked why the parents claim to have not actually spoke to their daughter since before the party began. As we delve into the story searching for Daisy we learn that mum and dad aren’t quite as they seem. I enjoyed this book and there were many different endings opened up by the author but with a great twist at the end it kept me hooked.

I did enjoy some things about this book and would encourage others to read it but there were just some elements that spoiled it for me. It’s hard to put my finger on exactly what I was not keen on but I never felt convinced by the characters. Many of them seemed to behave in ways I could not ever believe people would believe of a child was missing.
I was often confused by who was telling the story too and add to that the odd way bits of the story never seemed to get explained properly and that left me a tad dissatisfied.

Another very enjoyable read. I couldn’t put this down. I will be waiting for the next book by this author and recommend to everyone who enjoys a good thriller.

Brilliant story with an ending I never saw coming.. Can't wait for the next book in this series.

My review as posted on Goodreads:

This is the first time I have read one of Cara Hunter's books. It certainly won't be the last.

I liked the use of so many real Oxford locations. This helped to give a sense of geography to the story for me. However, if you don't know the area, don't be put off, the plot lines and the narrative make this a good novel.

I like the way the characters were developed.

There are so many twists in the story line and several suspects along the way.

Red herrings a plenty, with the biggest twist saved for the very end.

Who can you trust?

I like the fact it is listed as DI Adam Fawley # 1. I look forward to future outings with this team of detectives.

My thanks go to Netgalley and Penguin UK (Viking) for a copy of this book in return for this review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this brilliant first novel of Cara Hunters and an introduction to DI Adam Fawley and his team. It’s every parents nightmare when your child goes missing although Daisy Moons parents left a lot to be desired. I liked the way Cara bought in the communities thoughts on Twitter because that’s what happens isn’t it and also the press releases. This was a real page turner and had me sweeping from one suspect to the other. The ending was shocking and surprising. A great debut novel. I am looking forward to what seems to be a great series.

This was quite a good story relating every parent's nightmare. The 1st person narrator was a little too "chatty" with the reader for my liking but the story unfolded nicely.

Close to home is the first book in the D. I Adam Fawley series set in Oxford and also Cara Hunter’s debut novel.
It’s starts with 8-year-old Daisy Moon goes missing from a Barbeque party that has been held at her Oxford home. But everyone is adamant that they didn’t see a thing. Nobody saw her all evening D.I Fawley is in charge of the investigation. In most cases that the first 24 hours is critical and in these cases and it is usually someone that the family knows that has taken her. Daisy mother is a cold, vain woman, where an incident in her childhood made her this way. Also as the investigation progresses we learn that daisy’s father was having an affair with someone that he met on a dating site. Not only that but, brother Leo is not their biological son. The parents both end up under suspicion of the murder of Daisy. They both get very defensive and blame each other for her death. DI Fawley not only having difficulty ascertain who the killer is. But, he is still grieving of the loss of his son Jake. Which happened the previous year and the hate scam on Twitter when they hear of the disappearance of Daisy.
This is a gripping, fast paced thriller, with lots of twists and turns. But for me I didn’t like any of the characters and the excerpts of Twitter feed I found quite annoying. I liked the ending I didn’t see it coming. I will look forward to the next instalment of this series.

Really enjoyed this book, nice easy read, keeps you gripped and guessing throughout, and with an unexpected twist at the end. Thoroughly enjoyed.

This book was a real page turner which when I started reading I didn't expect. But the way the author writes from different perspectives of the characters made it more exciting and although I think I am usually good at spotting the culprit in this instance I was gobsmacked totally
Very enjoyable book would recommend to young and old alike

I would never have guessed the final twist in the tale!

I loved the Twitter feed throughout the story and the story just twists and turns all the time. Upsetting continually all that you thought you knew and understood.

This has a low key UK non-sensationalist  tone to the storyline, factual but....

Really enjoyed this book. Totally up my street with an ending that I didn't predict. Well written with believable characters.

Great cover and thoroughly intriguing,dislike for the parents from the word go with a suspicion raised over the Son, no l didn’t guess the ending and maybe it was a little weak but generally a very good read

Close to Home

I have a morbid draw to books about child abductions, I can’t get enough of them. I think it makes me pull my children that much closer to me.

Daisy has gone missing from her family party, her parents don’t seem that bothered...could they be involved?

This is a gripping, compelling read that genuinely kept me guessing until the end. The first book in a new series, I’m really looking forward to book two! Four shiny stars from purplebookstand.

I was lucky to be provided with an ARC of this book and I voluntarily provided this review

4.5* A great mystery story that I thoroughly enjoyed. Plenty of plot twists and turns with always something to think about and consider.

Some great characters, plenty of villains and suspects!

Thank you to Netgalley for an early copy. I haven't come across this author before but I will definitely be looking out for in future.

Wow what a book. It really was a who done it book, and I must admit I never guessed who did it.
A really clever book and totally different to all the books I read, I love reading and get so engrossed time just flies. Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to read this book, I think the story will linger.

This is an okay book. The premise is gripping, you can't help but want to finish it just to find out what happened. The makings of a good mystery in that regard.

However, I found that some of the writing wasn't great or convincing. Many of the children, in particular the 8 year olds, didn't come across as authentic for that age to me. I also felt like most of the parents and other adults in the story treated them as though they were much older children, which made me cringe quite a lot.

Overall, I'd say if you like piecing together the puzzle that is a crime novel, then give this book a read. But for me, it felt a bit out of place.