Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC in return for an unbiased review.
There are many publications in this genre these days ,some of which don't really grab me.
I thought this was going to be one of those to be honest as I felt the story didn't really do it for me u til about a third of the way through the book when things started to take off. All told a cracking read, with many twists and unexpected turns and a decent finish. First Book I've read by this author. Based on this one would have no hesitation reading others.

Oh my god I loved this so much! I’m normally incredibly picky when it comes to thrillers, simply because I read so many that oftentimes they end up quite underwhelming. But boy did this one deliver!

So, as you know from the synopsis, the book focuses on Ross, a woman in her 20s studying for a PhD in psychology. But everything changes when someone breaks into her house one night... Now, I won’t say more than that as I don’t want to give away spoilers, but I will say that this was a great example of exactly how to write a great thriller. The plot was ridiculously fast paced so you never felt bored, there are so many twists and turns your head will spin, and the final twist was so elusive that, despite my many theories, I actually didn’t guess it! Also, the writing was amazing - the scene with the intruder was honestly one of the creepiest things I've ever read. Especially considering I was reading it at night, in a house that's known to give out a lot of random creaks and groans - I nearly had a heart attack!

Like many others, I had no idea that this book was part of a series, and this in no way affected my enjoyment, so you can definitely say that it works well as a stand-alone. Saying that, I will now go and read the first one just on the basis of how much I enjoyed this one! All in all, this was a great read that I would recommend wholeheartedly - not something I say lightly when it comes to thrillers!

Disclaimer - I was lucky enough to receive an advance reading copy from NetGalley. This has not affected my review in any way, and all opinions are my own.

I haven’t read writing this good for a while now. It was beautiful, flowing, engaging and kept me enthralled in the story, transporting me into the book.

The plot was so interesting; I loved all the twists and turns, the mystery, the investigation. I honestly found it impossible to guess how the ending would pan out. Utterly addictive.

One thing I had a problem with was the characters. I found it hard to connect with them and at times I didn’t care what happened to them. I would also forget the characters, so when they’d pop back up I couldn’t remember who they were or why they were important.

The ending was by far the best moment in the book. Powerful and full of tension, very satisfying with so many twists. It left me wondering what happened next and has left me yearning for more.

Rosa has never felt like she belonged in her family. Always the outsider, always that little bit different to her siblings. Then a burglary at her house one night turns her world upside down.
Determined to find out who she really is she traces her roots back to a farm in a small Canadian town.
This book was a bit of a slow burner to start with but once things started to escalate it became very fast paced and exciting! Its tense and edgy with lots of twist and turns. The characters are likeable but I did find Rosa a little bit frustrating at times with her lack of disregard for her own safety and for putting her family through the nightmare of almost losing her numerous times. But I guess that made for a great story, a great heroin and a very "edge of your seat" read!
The ending is spectacular. I did not see the twist coming until it was right in front of my nose!
I would definitely recommend this to all my customers who like a twisty, dark, psychological thriller.
Thank you to Netgalley for this book in exchange for my honest review.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Orion Publishing Group for an advance copy of The Devil You Know, a stand-alone thriller set in Madison, Wisconsin.

An intruder in her home leads 25 year old Rosa Fisher to learn that she was adopted in unusual circumstances. She is determined to investigate her past and it leads her to death and destruction in a small Canadian town and a telnet for deception she didn’t realise she had.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Devil You Know which is a tense thriller, full of twists and turns, the biggest of which are left for the finale. Apart from the prologue the novel is told exclusively from Rosa’s first person point of view. There are pros and cons to this depending on how you view Rosa. The good is that the reader can get totally immersed in her story and live it with her. She has a strong voice and a compulsive story to tell so it’s an easy read. On the downside, for an educated woman pursuing a PhD in criminal psychology she makes some frustrating (for the reader) choices and I could feel myself slapping my forehead at her decisions. It is a sign of a good book that I got involved enough to lament her decision making. It could further be argued that the emotion of the situation overrode her training and knowledge and that it makes for a better read but there’s definitely a few “oh no, why are you doing this?” moments.

This is a clever novel with a well conceived plot that draws the reader in from the start. The atmosphere is tense and edgy with some great twists thrown in to keep the reader even more off balance. The novel centres around a character who has appeared in a previous novel but works well as a stand alone. As the author explains in an excellent afterword there will be a further novel exploring this character’s interactions with a third woman. This is hinted at at the end of this novel. I like this idea of three stand-alones that explore one man’s psyche. It’s even better that the first two are good reads so I’m itching to get my hands on the third.

The Devil You Know is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.

This story starts off with an intruder entering Rosa’s home while she’s asleep. Little does she know that this will lead her down a dark and winding path discovering parts of her past she never knew.
I read this book in a day, I literally could not put it down! It had me gripped from the very beginning.
This is a fast paced thriller that leaves you not only wanting but needing to turn the next page to find out what will happen next.
I was certain I had the ending figured out but I didn’t and it kept me guessing until the very last page.
This is definitely one I will be recommending to customers in work.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Rosa Fisher is an academic working on a PhD in the psychology of fraud, and planning to move out of the family home and away from her possessive mother.
A burglary at the house turns her life upside down, and makes her question everything she thought she knew about herself.
As she begins to investigate her past, we are drawn into a mystery that becomes more and more complex, It seems to involve a man called Jackson Wolf, who is being investigated by the British and American police.
Rosa’s search is compelling and a very addictive read, with a surprising outcome.

This is the second book in a loosely connected trilogy featuring Jackson Wolf.
I enjoyed this book as a free-standing novel, but, having now read the first book, it adds some insight to the second.
I wait in anticipation for the third book.

Thanks to Netgalley and Orion Publishing Group for the opportunity to read this book.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. I really like this author and this book did not disappoint, fast paced, page turning thriller that will have you hooked all the way through.

Thanks to Netgalley for the preview of this book. I really enjoyed it. Emma Kavanagh is a very talented writer & her characters are always very credible & you end rooting for them. Rosa in this book is a great character and without spoiling the book her story is heart stopping & gripping. Another book that is not to be missed from this great writer.

Well, I wasn't aware until I finished reading this book that it is, sort of, part of a series. I say sort of because each of the stories is standalone and yet there are recurring characters between the books and one central character that links them - the elusive Jackson Wolf.

I'll be honest, this book kind of took me by surprise. I've always wanted to read a book by Emma Kavanagh, partly as I mentioned earlier, from having heard her speak at a few festivals but also because of her credentials in terms of personal experience in the field of Psychology. I knew she'd have great insight but I wasn't really ready for how much this story drew me in. The main character in the book, Rosa Fisher, is studying for her PhD, specialising in Fraud and white collar crime, when she finds herself embroiled in a mystery which is intense and ultimately deadly. After her home is broken into, Rosa discovers something unexpected about her past, something that makes her head off in search of the truth, and that puts her well and truly in the sights of the aforementioned Mr Wolf.

From the very beginning of the book I found myself completely drawn into the story. Although the first chapter ends in quite a surprising manner, the rest of story begins in a rather unassuming way. But it doesn't take long for the tension to start to build, with the author taking us not only on a journey into the world of the psychology of fraud via Rosa's studies, but also of fear. The way in which she develops Rosa's post traumatic stress following the break in, and the ensuing paranoia and nervousness as she makes her way to Canada and realises the extent of her situation is really powerful. There is nothing especially gratuitous, no great element of shock employed to set the reader on edge, more it is a culmination of lots of little moments that really gets under your skin and puts you one edge.

The story is full of mystery and intrigue, with plenty to keep you guessing as to the real identity of Jackson Wolf. I know that I developed several theories during the course of the book, one of which proved a lot closer to the truth than most, but still I didn't quite crack it. I loved the kind of contradiction that the author created in Wolf's character. He is without a doubt menacing, and very deadly, and yet there is something about him which makes him hold back a little. You have no doubt that if he wants to, if he feels he needs to, he will not hesitate to kill. This is something that the author is able to explore both for Detectives and readers, using Rosa's experience and training to allow her to confront this aspect of his character.

I liked the character of Rosa. She is stronger than she feels herself to be, but a little impetuous too, which gets her into trouble more than once. She is someone I was more than happy to follow throughout the book, and although her actions were sometimes foolhardy, they didn't feel forced or unbelievable. Yes, there were times I also wanted to shout at my kindle, wondering what she was playing at, but the ability to generate that kind of frustration with a character's actions is the sign of a good book (or a reader who needs to get out more - I'll leave Ms Kavanagh to analyse the psychology of that one ...)

I'm absolutely hooked now though. From the way in which the narrative really created a clear picture of the setting, of the history and tragedy that informed the main story, this is a series I want to know more about. Without question I'll be going to look out To Catch A Killer to find out what came before. Luckily I just happen to have a copy already ... Happy days.

A spectacular crime novel by one of the best crime writer out there. I went into this book blind and I suggest you do the same. Amazing n xx

This is the first time I have read anything by this author, Emma Kavanagh. 'The Devil You Know' has an interesting and original plot. It has a very descriptive style of writing, sometimes too much for my liking. You will be left guessing who is who until the very end and leaves a door open for the next chapter. This is one that I think I will need to read again to digest properly.
My thanks to Orion Publishing Group and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review honestly.

This book was one hell of a ride! Perfect crime novel, it was like being in a mystery that I needed to solve.

Rosa is in the middle of her phd in psychology of fraud, when she finds herself in the biggest fraud of all!

I thought this was really well written, it had PLENTY of twists right up until the end as well. Great characters and I couldn’t put it down until I’d found out the truth!

An interesting and unusual story with lots of different threads and twists. But ofa cliff hanger. ending.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this review copy. After reading, and loving, “To Catch a Killer” last year I have been eagerly anticipating this novel. To get the chance to read it early was a wonderful gift. It’s difficult to say much about the plot for “The Devil you know” without giving away spoilers but if you are expecting your standard second novel in a series you will be surprised. What Kavanagh does here is unique and brilliant. It is practically impossible to do something new within the crime genre but Kavanagh manages it here.

I've spent a few hours with this one today, always love finding Welsh authors. I feel supportive just because they are from my area. This is a book which I have not been able to put down. I have continuously tried to guess what was going to happen next.

I love Emma's writing style, I was pulled in quickly and failed to put this one down until I had devoured the entire thing. I have loved Rosa's journey of discovery throughout this book.
This is a great book for anyone who enjoys a police procedural and crime thriller. I absolutely recommend this book as I have found it engaging and gripping from the beginning.

I am ashamed to say that this is my first read by Emma Kavanagh. However, I have already added others to my ever growing TBR list as she is such a fantastic author.

Thanks to Orion Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A compelling thriller from Emma Kavanaugh. This wonderfully addictive novel absolutely oozes with suspense and intrigue. But be warned: this is not an easy book to put down once you start reading. 'The Devil You Know' is a twisty thriller that revolves around the fate and identity of one Rosa Fisher. Rosa is a PhD student, but unbeknown to her, she is not who she thought she was. After a home invasion that leaves Rosa injured, it comes to light that she was adopted. More than this, Rosa was abandoned as a baby, but no one knows why. Or, do they? This addictive tale is all about Rosa. Who she was and how she came to be 'Rosa Fisher'. To expand on this would be to spoil an absolutely cracking read. What I will say is that this first-class thriller is unpredictable, full of red herrings, with enough twists and turns to make your head spin. Tautly-plotted, told in crisp, resonant prose, this was a definite winner for me.

4.5 stars.

This was a remarkable domestic thriller that I had a great time reading. The way the writer depicted the characters will strike a chord with many of the readers, and the story will draw everybody in. Highly recommend this novel.

4-5 stars rounded up.

One barn fire which transpires to be a murder suicide scene in Canada in September 1995, a few weeks later an abandoned baby in Madison, Wisconsin in November 1995, a half brother that seems to be untraceable and a missing boy. How do these connect? Rosa Fisher is midway through her psychology PhD studies and after a break in at her house which led to an accident which requires hospitalisation she makes a discovery that opens a huge can of worms. This is the second of the Jackson Wolf trilogy but can be read as a standalone as the main focus in this one is Rosa.

This is a very well written novel with good characters, in particular Rosa who is creative, intelligent, instinctive and brave which does lead to some foolhardy actions which she is powerless to stop as she’s drawn to finding the truth like a moth to a flame. She utilises all her psychology knowledge and background to solve the mystery which Wolf can help unlock. However, as she gets closer and her knowledge increases it’s as if she gone down a dangerous Alice style rabbit hole. From the start of the book to the end there is a sense of mystery and intrigue, there’s fear because it’s a dangerous pursuit and as the revelations are revealed the story gets shockingly twisty. Relief comes in the form of occasional dark humour which helps break some tension and there’s real love and care from Rosa’s family. There are occasions where it’s emotional too and it becomes difficult for Rosa to know who to trust. It’s good to see DS Alice Parr from the Met and Captain Gabriel Ortero of the NYPD who make a brief but welcome appearance as I like both of those characters from To Catch a Killer, the first of the Jackson Wolf trilogy. I really like the end of this book as it sets us up nicely for the third book and I for one can’t wait!!

Overall, another excellent read from Emma Kavanagh who writes really good psychological thrillers and I recommend both this book and her as an author.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Orion Books for the ARC.

This is an interesting one about who we think we are, who we pretend to be and who we’d like to be. Rosa Fisher in the book is 25 and is studying a PhD in the physcology of fraud. This then should give you a few clues as to how things are going to progress. Interesting times and questions ahead….

Rosa is alone I the house one day and it’s dark. Is that an intruder she hears on the stairs? It’s not just her mind that is going to be turned upside down with fear. She traces her life back to a small Canadian town and realises that life as she knows it, as she knew it, is not all it seems.