This book went from a normal home invasion book to something much more twisted. It's not what I expected and I finished it but if you don't read this you are not missing anything.

This is a good read overall. I feel that the story went on for too long and it was a struggle in places to keep reading.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

This book wasn’t for me.
There were a few occasions which disturbed me
This was well written but wasn’t for me at all

I love a remote, chilling novel as much as the next, but it did drag on! there were parts that were too disturbing- especially the animal cruelty (just doesn’t sit as well with me as regular person cruelty!)
Not really for me.

There will come a time (hopefully in the not too distant future) when mobile phone coverage will extend to all parts of the UK. When this happens this will make plots sited in remote locations featuring individuals or groups trapped and in peril who are unable to contact the police using their mobiles somewhat redundant. Here we find Tom, his wife Rachel, daughter Holly and Buster the dog staying on the remote and isolated west coast of Scotland in a hi -tech house (owned by Tom's boss) surrounded by impenetrable fences and an electronic gate. They are seemingly secure but if this environment keeps the unwanted out it also has the potential if things go wrong of keeping you in and trapped.

The family are there to recuperate and try to mend fractious relationships following the death of their son Michael and his girlfriend Fiona whilst seemingly joyriding and also a vicious mugging in London after a charity event. This is a time for relaxation, recuperation and perhaps reconciliation. But during the night at 2.00 am noises are heard downstairs in the house and it appears the family are not alone.

The majority of Tom's first person narrative is taken up by the family's desperate attempts to avoid capture by unknown assailants. At times the boundaries of credibility are somewhat tested as the family evade and escape from one dramatic situation after another. The action comes thick and fast and throughout Tom is trying to determine what is at the root of it all. At the end all is revealed and the loose ends are nicely tied up. If you are looking for a non taxing action packed read where the action just keeps on coming then this is worth a try.

My thanks to NetGalley and publisher Pan Macmillan for the ARC.

For a start I will say that this book has an engaging and complex plot-line, but at times I felt it was just too drawn-out with unnecessary detail which, probably given to enhance the desperate atmosphere of the story, actually became a tad tedious.

Tom is a corporate lawyer; his boss is Lionel, an extremely wealthy businessman and head of a foundation called Justice For All, set up to provide support to released prisoners. Tom's wife Rachel is a GP and has become involved in Lionel's foundation. Their son, Michael, just 16 nine months ago, died alongside his girlfriend Fiona whilst joyriding his father's car and smashing into a tree. Tom and Rachel's marriage began to deteriorate and were now on a trial separation - one which neither of them really wanted.
Lionel is determined to help Tom and Rachel (and daughter Holly + Buster the dog) to repair their split and offers them the use of his Lodge in the remote Scottish Highlands. The 'lodge' turns out to be a somewhat hi-tech modern mansion surrounded by strong security fencing and electronic gates.
Two o'clock in the morning they wake to the sound of breaking glass. Why are there 2 men, dressed as CSI technicians laying-out tools and guns on the living room floor?
The family need to flee for their lives and try to find a way out of fortress they find themselves in.
There's no phone signal, the landline is out of reach and the Wi-Fi disabled.

Michael's story is told in retrospective passages gradually revealing the circumstances leading up to the crash. The two main story-lines come together in an appalling truth about Lionel.
If you can stick with it, it has a good plot and atmosphere, lots of twists and no, you can't guess THAT ending.

This was a good read. It wasn't what I was expecting - I was expecting a totally different type of story, but I enjoyed it nevertheless. Struck a few chords with me as a parent and made me wonder if I would be the sort to forgive my child or blame them. An enjoyable read.

Excellent book with a clear cut depiction of characters. The storyline is fluid and constant, and my concentration never waived. Highly recommended.

Loved this book it was truly a one sitting read at times it galloped along and you never saw it ending quite the way it does ready for the next book from this author

I stopped reading as soon as I got to the animal cruelty. Not interested in any book that needs to hurt animals to create shock value.
Wasn’t enjoying the writing style anyway it’s really repetitive.
1/5.