The Devil You Know by Emma Kavanagh is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the dark side of human nature. The story follows four characters who are connected by a series of murders that span over two decades.

The author cleverly weaves the past and the present, revealing the secrets and lies that haunt each character.

The book is well-written, fast-paced and full of twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the end. However, the book is not for the faint-hearted, as it contains graphic scenes of violence and abuse.

There was a point near the beginning that I nearly gave up on this. I was sure on the style of writing and it see.ed a bit slow BUT I stuck with it and so pleased I did as the pace upped and I was gripped. The characters are believable and the plot was easy to follow. I was a bit annoyed by the repetitive mention of
"amy........ " cant remember now but something scientific.
I didn't guess who the bad guy was either.....always a bonus.
An enjoyable read.

It started as a bit of a slow burner for me, but once it got going there was no stopping it, it had me hooked.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

This was another tense, clever read from this talented author. I was so excited to read another book from her as I’ve really enjoyed her previous books.

Firstly I thought the characters in this book were brilliant. My favourite was definitely Rosa who was a strong, impulsive character who I liked immediately and I enjoyed following her throughout the book. She makes some rather questionable decisions sometimes which gets her into trouble and had me wishing I could somehow go into the book to give her a talking to as I found her so frustrating! I always think this is a sign of a well written character when they can make you feel so strongly about their actions. Jackson Wolf was also an interesting character as although on one hand he was quite terrifying and I felt he’d kill anyone in an instant if he got the chance, on the other I felt there was a hint of something a bit softer about him which I found very intriguing.

The tension in the book gradually increases as the story goes on with the wonderful writing and vivid descriptions ensuring that I couldn’t put this book down. The author has a background in psychology and includes a little bit about the psychology of fraud and the effect it can have on a person. I thought it was incredibly clever how Rosa’s paranoia after the break-in was described as it wasn’t written in a hugely dramatic way but rather with small subtle changes to her which gradually increased as time went on. This made it seem very realistic and meant I felt a lot of sympathy to Rosa.

Overall I really enjoyed this tense, clever read which kept me guessing until the end. I had many theories about who Jackson Wolf was but was proven wrong multiple times which I really enjoyed.

Huge thanks to Alainna from Orion for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Orion for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

Thank you to Netgalley, Orion and Emma Kavanagh for the opportunity to read this e-copy in return for my honest reviews. While it's a slow burner of a book, it kept me engaged throughout. The story was interesting and built steadily towards a thrilling climax. An intense and thrilling read that kept me enthralled throughout.

I struggled with the writing style, but I loved that it kept me guessing until the end. It’s a bit slow-paced during the first place and builds towards a satisfactory conclusion.

A dark intricate slow-burn mystery thriller that builds in tension until the satisfying end. PhD psychology student Rosa Fisher delves into her own hidden past after discovering her tragic true identity. But she needs to beware of the "Wolf" in sheep's clothing.

Fabulous, I loved this from the first page. Although a slow burner, it grips you tight! Defintely worth a read.

Someone breaks into Rosa’s home and she is injured. But this event changes everything for Rosa !! Due to her accident she discovers her blood group and realises that there is no way her parents can actually be her birth parents.

What follows is a quest for Rosa to discover the truth about who she is and where she comes from. Her journey leads her to Canada where she starts to unravel her past but not everything is quite as she expects and there are plenty of secrets and lies. Will Rosa finally uncover the truth about her birth family ?

This is a great book that will draw you in from the very start. A twisty tale of betrayal, lies, family, murder and so much more that will keep you guessing throughout.

Thank you to Orion Publishing Group and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

I didn’t realise until quite far into this book that it was the second in a trilogy by Emma Kavanagh, even though I have actually read the first book featuring Jackson Wolf! In a way it actually didn’t matter as these books will all be standalone stories but I did like the fact that once I connected the dots, I was able to relate back to what had happened in To Catch A Killer to DS Alice Parr and why she also appeared in The Devil You Know. And now I can’t wait for the last book to be released, especially after the epilogue gave more clues and yet another dimension to the man who calls himself Jackson Wolf.

Rosa Fisher is 25 and thinks she knows everything there is to know about her family. But a break-in at her mothers home whilst she is staying there leads to her being seriously injured but more importantly, discovering that the intruder was after something far more important than Rosa herself. The shocking reveal that she is not who she thought she was means that Rosa is about to start on a dangerous journey of self discovery that will bring her into contact with a dangerous individual who will stop at nothing to prevent his secrets being told.

Emma Kavanagh understands the psychology behind what makes us who we are and shows this in the way she has developed the character of Wolf and even though he is mostly a shadowy figure in the background here we are still very aware of him and his actions. I was gripped by Rosa and her strength and determination as she sought to find out the truth about her past and how, if at all, the man called Wolf fits in. As she unravels the facts, the pieces of the puzzle start to fit together but some of them are still missing and I hope they appear the next time we meet him! But I like how the author uses certain points in his life to get us to “understand” the direction he is travelling in although I have a feeling there may be a bit of a u-turn coming!

I love books that leave you thinking about how and why characters change and develop and Emma Kavanagh has left me desperately needing to know more about certain characters in this book. This is a brilliant “series” that grabs the readers attention very quickly and runs with it. Very highly recommended!

The Devil You Know is a standalone novel set in Madison, Wisconsin and is Ms Kavanagh’s sixth thriller in which she uses her degree in psychology to give the plot a hefty dose of realism and intrigue. It is the second book in the Detective Superintendent Alice Parr trilogy, in which she chases master manipulator and career criminal Jackson Wolf from city to city and continent to continent, and although preferable it is not necessary to have read the series opener to enjoy this one as the plot is self-contained. When twenty-five-year-old Rosa Fisher is awoken one night by an intruder in her home she is, like all of us would be, terrified. Is she imagining it or has someone really broken in and if so what do they want? The injuries sustained accidentally during the attack led her to seek medical attention where her identity is questioned when she hands over details of herself; details she truly believed to be true. She decides then to investigate the fact that she may not be who she, for many years, thought she was and this shocks her to the core. The PhD student who was studying the psychology of fraud may, ironically, be subject a huge, devastating fraud herself.

This is a captivating slow-burn mystery where the author not only takes the time to develop the plot but also the cast of characters who are really well fleshed out and mostly easy to relate to. It must be so scary to hand over your details and be told that they are incorrect when they are all you've known your entire life and it takes guts and ballsiness to take the decision to search for the truth of your adoption and the circumstances surrounding it no matter what they may be. It's a tautly plotted, well-written yarn that becomes ever more twisty as it progresses and the feeling of danger and fear as Alice effectively descends into the rabbit hole is palpable. Rosa is a great protagonist who is easy to relate to and I admired her intelligence, strength and resilience at a time when many would've given up on the truth. The dark and emotionally resonant plot is given some contrast by the black humour interspersed throughout which I felt lightened the story well. This is an excellent psychological thriller that hooks you in and keeps you riveted until the end. Many thanks to Orion for an ARC.

What an absolute blast to read such a thrilling, well constructed novel, it's no surprise that I absolutely loved it.

It is perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter's novels, and , I believe ,is Emma's first U.S set thriller-I haven't yet read all her novels so am prepared to be corrected on this!

As well as being a tautly written tale of suspense, it is a clever twist on identity and belonging as Rose falls-literally and metaphorically- out of her family tree.

The intruder into her house whilst she was there,alone,is a terrifying enough prospect-what happens after completely upends Rose's life.

A quest begins as the woman who is about to publish her research paper on fraud becomes,herself,the perpetrator of multiple frauds as she inveigles her way into records,crime scenes,care homes and so on under the pretence that she is trying to discover who she really is.

In doing so,she is unaware of the entire upheaval she has engendered-soon she is being followed but by who,and to what end? Are they surreptitiously taking her towards the truth of her origin or, are they using her for their own means?

As Rose delves further into where she came from and the levels of deception which kept this knowledge from her, the notion of family,loyalty and secrets is explored in full.

The sense of betrayal is so keenly felt and it's aftermath inevitable. How could you not want to know your origin story? Do parents really expect to keep things from grownup children without consequence?

As I read I kept thinking 'what would you do in the same circumstances ?

How would you react?

Would you search for the familywho a abandoned you? Or would you accept that the one you grew up with was your real family and leave any thought of tracking them down alone?

They say that curiousity killed the cat but then the cat was resurrected by having that satisfied-so is it worth it?

I would absolutelt recommend this read to any thriller lover,it is satisfying, questing and full of edge of your seat suspense . Another winner from Emma!

A very well written thriller. Interesting characters and an interesting story. Obvious in places but I still did not expect the twist.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

This is a great psychological thriller.
A burglary is the starting point of Rosa’s life changing discovery when she’s treated in hospital.
Not much seems to have been taken at first but soon Rosa realises a photo of her is missing.
We find out that her family history is not what she thought and this starts her on a dangerous path to find out who broke into the house and who her family are.
Rosa is a psychology student but is seen as the baby of the family so it’s hard for her mum to let her go off and investigate her true roots.
Rosa realises someone is following her but can’t begin to imagine the danger she’s in.
This is a gripping psychological thriller that has many layers, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks to Orion Publishing Group and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I think it's safe to say that my reading mojo is finally back, after being awol over the last couple of months, as no sooner had I started reading I was drawn into the drama that was unfolding before my eyes. Emma Kavanagh is a talented and skilful writer who definitely knows how to build the tension and suspense that will have you questioning everything that you're reading and it's clear that she uses her personal experience as a psychologist to good use.

The Devil You Know certainly explores the mind of a psychopath as psychology student Rosa Fisher's world is turned upside down when an apparent home burglary turns out to be anything but. Everything she thought she knew about her life is a lie but little does she know what she's letting herself in for when she sets out to find out her family background, and what dangers lie ahead for her and everyone close to her.

From the first page to the last there is mystery and intrigue to the max as we are drip fed clues as to events in the past that have led Rosa to this stage in her life, some complete red herrings to throw us readers off track and others a little more obvious the further the story progresses. Although I had one theory in my head as to who she was searching for, eventually this proved to be wrong although I was closer than I thought.

Rosa as a character was clearly driven, she was obviously intelligent as her studies would attain but yet some of her actions were clearly reckless and ill-thought-out putting herself and others in danger. She was determined to get to the truth but yet the fear and paranoia she was feeling was palpable to the reader that I can honestly say I wish I hadn't read it quite so late especially when there was a creak on the stairs outside my flat! As the title clearly says its 'the devil you know' and Rosa needs to try and work out who in her life is behind it all and why.

It wasn't until I reached the end and read the authors note at the end that I realised that this book is linked to her previous book To Catch a Killer which I had read but had forgotten that Rosa had made a brief appearance. But as the author says each book is a standalone on its own merit but featuring recurring characters, in particular the elusive but dangerous Jackson Wolf - a man of many personnas but not someone you want to cross paths with! And it looks like we're not done yet so I'm looking forward to reading Beth's story whenever that might be.

I have read a couple of books by Emma Kavanagh - Hidden and The Missing Hours - that I have enjoyed but, unfortunately, not this one quite as much.

Having said that, I found the plot was different and interesting, the twists and turns were great and kept me guessing, wrongly most of the time, and the sense of tension was good. The characters were ok but no one really stood out for me and I felt they were a little unforgettable and I found the descriptive writing style became a tad tedious and I admit to skim-reading some parts. This is what let it down for me in the end - I got a little bored but persevered and so pleased I did because the ending was great.

I may not have enjoyed this book quite as much as I would have liked but it certainly will not put me off reading Emma's books in the future.

Thank you Orion Publishing Group and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest and unbiased review.

A great plot kept me interested and although I found a few of the twists a bit obvious the end was a real shock followed by a cliffhanger!
The characters on the other hand were annoying and I struggled to care what happened to them. Overall it’s a good psychological thriller.

The Devil You Know was another fantastic read from Emma Kavanagh who is busy putting the psychological back into psychological thriller, with this novel she takes one woman's search for the truth of her parentage and turns it into a massively addictive page turner that gets your brain working overtime both practically and emotionally. 

A break in leads Rosa to hospital where a blood donation leads to a shock revelation. But maybe tracking down her birth family won't be the defining moment Rosa has been looking for. And her good girl persona will take a bit of a beating...

This is a cleverly crafted tale that within the midst of its intriguing mystery, looks at themes of nature v nurture and how we fit in with those we are close to. A self contained story with a wider loose connection, The Devil You Know is brilliant, both in storytelling and in resonance and I highly recommend it.

I have read the previous five books written by this talented author, Emma Kavanagh who draws on her experience as a police & military psychologist to come up with original yet believable plots for her crime fiction novels.

A burglary is the starting point of this deep and involved psychological thriller. Rosa is a young woman whose life is turned upside down when an intruder makes their way into the family home one night. Not much seems to be taken but it starts off a series of events that reveals fundamental truths about Rosa’s family.
Rosa tells her story in the present tense so the reader is taken on her journey which although taking place now delves into her past and is littered with danger.

This isn’t a fast and furious read, more of a slow burner that adds layers to be understood as you pick your way through the personalities of all involved until you come to that ‘ahh!’ moment but don’t worry there are plenty of twists and turns up to the finale to keep the reader thoroughly entertained.

Thank you Orion and Netgalley for the pleasure of reading this latest cracker of a read from Emma Kavanagh.
Fast paced, gripping and a real page turner of a story. I have no hesitation in recommending this book.