This is a great read that’s part of a great series. It can be read as a stand-alone though so don’t worry if you’ve not read the other books.
In this book a woman is found stumbling out of the woods, covered in blood, but it’s not her own blood.
Jo and Arnett are called to speak to her but when she can’t even remember her name, let alone how she got the blood all over her, they know this is going to be a tricky one.
They give the woman the name Zoe and she’s taken to a care facility until her memory returns but following a visit from someone she knows is dangerous, Zoe flees and goes on the run.
The book is made up of Zoe trying to piece her life back together and remember what happened, and the Police trying to piece the evidence together.
This is a gripping read that had me hooked from the first few pages.
I was desperate to know what really happened and the story gives you just enough as you go through it to keep you guessing.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

This is a twisty, fast paced read. It centers around "Zoe", a woman who wakes up in the woods covered in blood and with a head injury that causes her to lose all memory, including who she is. The book also has chapters told from the point of view of Jo, one of the police detectives on the case. This is apparently the 3rd book in the series with Jo as the detective, but I had not read the other two and was not missing any necessary background in this story.

The premise is that when "Zoe" is told that the blood on her clothes belongs to her daughter (who she doesn't remember because of the amnesia), she seeks to track down what happened, and isn't sure she can trust either the police or anyone who says they know her. She manages to use internet research and returning bits of memory to track down a relative, who fills in some blanks and leads her down the path to the other players in the story. In the meantime, Jo and her partner are trying to piece together information on "Zoe"'s life and her overall character so they can track her down, not knowing if she is in danger or is in fact a killer herself.

I thought the story was realistic for the most part and I appreciated the level of detail in the things that she did, such as figuring out how to get a gun, tracking down info on the internet, and waiting for the mom of young kids to be distracted so she could take her purse. I also thought the decisions she made were in character from what you learn about her as the book goes on.

One small thing that gave me trouble in the book was the title, "Her Daughter's Cry" didn't seem to fit the storyline at all. I don't know why that was the title chosen for the book. Secondly, when the villain was uncovered, it really wasn't very surprising, and I found myself waiting for a twist that would lead me a different direction, but that never came.

All in all, I really enjoyed the book and finished it in less than a day. It is fast paced and interesting, and a great read for fans of both the thriller and police procedural genres. I will likely go back and read the prior books in the series.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I could not put this book down!! What a thriller this book is!! I love stories that involve memory loss! You are hooked when she comes out of the woods and into the store! What a great book!! Highly recommended!

This was a police procedural, but I would say it was a perfect thriller.

A woman came crashing out of the woods with a lost memory. She was placed in a secure facility until a man came in search of her. From there on, it was a race against time. The woman Zoe wanted to protect herself from the man and get back her memory. The cops with Jo as the lead Detective had to get to the truth.

My second book by the author M. M. Chouinard, a rollercoaster of a book which gave me dual perspectives from the cop and the victim. I had to agree that Zoé's was far more interesting. With amnesia, it was wonderful to see how her brain worked to remember the survival techniques, and at the same time, forget the immediate past. The author got that right.

The cops' banter was the first thing that caught my eye and made me smile. There was something so comfortable about them. They got work done, but could tease each other. Both Zoe and Jo worked well in the story, the last 20% was quite chilling, I must say. I was excited to know how the cops would come to the right conclusion.

The author's writing had great detailing to the investigation and the survivor skills along with some interesting characterization that kept me engrossed the entire morning.

A good way to start the day, methinks.

Her Daughter's Cry by M.M. Chouinard is a gripping police procedural that will certainly keep you turning the pages. Jo Fournier is a character with whom readers will want to reacquaint themselves again and again.

Zoe stumbles out of the woods, covered in blood, and having no idea who she is or how she has come to be in this circumstance. When testing of the blood reveals that it belongs to her child, Zoe is shocked to learn that she is, in fact, a mother. Detectives Jo Fournier and her partner, Bob Arnett, are put on the case to discover not only the true identity of the mysterious Zoe, but also to find a missing daughter whose own life may very well be in danger.

This is a compelling story that kept me fully engaged as the mystery of Zoe gradually unravels. While this novel works quite well as a standalone, I am anxious to catch myself up on the preceding books in the series.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

Even though this was the third book in the series, Ms. Chouinard changed the presentation a bit. The sections were delineated by date. I liked it! Similar to the previous books, she provided multiple points of view but with one person having amnesia, it added a bit more depth to the story. However, some parts of the story (like Jo's super speedy recovery) made everything a bit unbelievable. This story had plenty of twists; however, it felt a bit slower moving than the previous books in the series. I did like the additional character development of Jo and inclusion of her family. I hope that continues and starts to expand to include some of the other characters, like Detective Arnett.

An action packed and gripping police procedural. More twists than a corkscrew. Tension and suspense to keep me gripped and tapping my kindle faster and faster. A plethora of suspects which i had great delight in whittling down. This book had me hooked from the first page, read in one sitting and finally turned the last page at 2.am I HAD TO KNOW THE TRUTH!!!!!. Almost five stars and so Highly Recommended.
I would like to thank the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

I loved the dancing girls so I was really looking forward to reading this and it delivered on all levels .. A woman stumbles out of the woods covered in blood that isn't hers and no memory how she got there , the detectives investigating, Jo and Arnett work really well together and I enjoyed their relationship . They name the woman Zoe and she finds out that she has a daughter who is missing . She has no idea who she can trust and to be honest neither did I , fast paced and kept me guessing all the way through . Another brilliant read !!

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley.

This book is a combination psychological thriller and police procedural. It will keep you on the edge of your seat from page 1 until the end. The story follows Zoe who comes out of the woods covered with blood. She has no memory of what happened, how she ended up this way, where she was...or even who she is.

The doctors say her memory might return a little at a time, all at once, or not at all!

I’d like to thank Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Her Daughter’s Cry’ by M M Chouinard in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

A woman stumbles from the woods covered in dirt and blood but she has no memory, phone or ID and can’t remember how she came to be there. She’s taken to hospital where Detectives Jo Fournier and Bob Arnett of Oakhurst County SPDU name her ‘Zoe’ and question her in an attempt to identify her and find out whose blood she’s covered in. Zoe discovers she has a daughter Sara and when a man claiming to be her husband turns up she knows she can’t trust him and before he has the chance to return she goes on the run to search for Sara.

‘Her Daughter’s Cry’ is an action-packed and exciting police thriller that had me hooked from the start. It had a complex plot with drama, suspense, intrigue and lots of clues to keep the detectives guessing. There was an abundance of twists and turns right up to the very end and so many suspects it was impossible to decide who was responsible for the crimes committed. I liked the way Jo and Arnett worked together and enjoyed learning more of Jo’s private life which made for a more rounded and interesting character. I hope there’ll be another book in the series and will look forward to reading it.

A brilliantly twisted thriller that leads us down many false paths . A woman runs out of the woods, covered in blood and suffering total amnesia. However, it turns out the blood is not her's. So while the detectives try to piece together her identity, they also have to locate either a severely injured or dead person. Zoë, as they name her, in preference to Jane Doe, escapes from the card facility in which she was held, having been scared by the arrival of man asking for her. It's a race against time, who gets to her first, the detectives or the mysterious man. .We gradually find out her name is Marissa but is she the victim of a killer? We have to read through suspense filled pages before we get the answer . An excellent thriller!

3.0-3.5 stars. Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC. This book didn't grab me, but I know others will love it!

A woman stumbling into a small town store before collapsing is just the beginning of a complicated case for Detectives Jo Fournier and Bob Arnett. When it's discovered she has no idea who she is, where she's from or why she's covered in blood it becomes even more important to work out what happened to her and quickly.

This is a fast paced story which begins with an impossible situation where nothing is known about a woman except she definitely needs help and never lets up. Gradually, bit by bit, the author expertly shows how the detectives and their colleagues piece everything together to work out what happened and why. It also has one of the greatest female character names I've seen in a long while.

There are other things going on in this book which give a little respite from the action and continue to provide a strong background for both main protagonists. This is their third outing and the most enjoyable so far. I did work out some of the secondary problems but the main storyline was a surprise throughout.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review and would recommend it to anyone following this series or who wants a good, well written and paced mystery. There were no spoilers about anything major from the previous outings which is always a good thing.

The author did it again. Three times in a row, she succeeded in writing a captivating story that kept me interested from page one!

When something traumatic happens to you, it's already devastating, but it must even be worse when you have lost your memory and you don't know who you have to be aware of or who you can trust. Are you running away from the aggressor or are you running straight into their arms? Who can you count on? It seems like you are on your own. Setting a trap feels like the best solution, but is it ...?

The book has very short chapters which I love. It somehow makes me read faster. That and of course because it was such a amazing story. 

Just Like Zoe did not know who she could trust, I did not know either who told the truth. I am very happy that I was not in Jo's shoes and did not have to solve the mystery. :)

Jo is a great character and she and her team work well together. As usual she does not only have to catch the baddies but she also has some private issues she has to deal with. 

To make a long story short : an awesome book and a fantastic series! Keep them coming, please. :) 5 stars.

Thank you, M.M. Chouinard and Bookouture

Had me hooked from the first page to the last with a heart wrenching story and explosive conclusion. This is actually a series featuring Detective Jo Fournier, which I didn’t know, and am thrilled I can read three more. I love psychological thrillers and police procedural with strong female leads so I felt as if I won the Jackpot with this one. The writing is excellent, the pacing fast and the characters are beautifully drawn. Off to kindle to buy the others!

Omg, this book had me completely gripped,with twists and turns. I honestly thought it was someone else who had done it. Amazingly written. This is a first time read for me with this author,but I will be certainly reading more. Thank you netgalley for the ARC. Crime thriller at it's best.

A woman struggles through the woods, barely able to stand and finds help in a local store. She is covered in mud and blood, has a head wound and amnesia. Detective Josette Fournier and Bob Arnett are working the case and as they receive results, they continue to wonder what happened to her. Is there someone else out there that needs help? When they show her picture to the media, a man shows up claiming to be her husband…but is he? I thought it was a little slow moving, but I enjoyed the dialog from Josette as she discussed her personal life and her life as a detective. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

Absolutely enjoyed this novel by an extremely talented writer. She weaves a twisted net and the reader immediately gets wrapped up in it. Can’t recommend it enough

The story started very well, with different POV, twists around the main character. The suspense was also very good. I felt the conclusion could be shortened as there was some sagging in the pace after the killer was identified. The amnesiac regaining memory in bits and pieces was well written. There was no hint of the previous stories, so this could be read as a stand alone. A recommended book.

Covered in blood that is not hers. No memory of who she is and what happened. Yes, "Zoe" has been found and is dealing with amnesia. Is she an accident victim or is something nefarious actually the case? Discovering that she is a wife as well as a mother is very jarring to both Zoe and Detective Jo Fournier. Will Jo be able to help Zoe remember who she is, all the while discovering whatever it is that took place for Zoe to be in such a condition?

Only after someone shows up to identify her causes Zoe to flee the hospital she was admitted to for observation. Will she be able to us enough of her memory to get away from the danger she knows the man is capable off? What about Jo and her team? Not only do they now have to find Zoe, but they still have a mystery to solve.

Danger, fleeing and dead bodies. Jo has a lot on her plate while striving to sort things out as she seeks to locate Zoe. Nothing is as it seems. What is more is Jo is dealing with a personal problem that most certainly will affect her everyday life as well as her future.

Having read the first two books in the series, The Dancing Girls and Taken to the Grave has allowed me to come to know Jo a bit, and although this book, Her Daughter's Cry, will do well as a standalone, it was nice to have gotten to know Jo and her methods, as well as her personal life and how that impacts her cases.

I was captivated by this story by M.M. Chouinard. The cat-and-mouse way this book was written made it impossible to put down. This book gives credence to the talented style she uses to compose her books. I look forward to continuing to read this series. So, for lovers of police and detective novels, this is a hit. For lovers who enjoy a touch of family drama woven within the threads of an already good book, this is especially a hit.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.