Another fantastic read by this talented writer. I d read everything by him mow and still am not disappointed. I just wish writers if this standard could put more out!! Seriously though this one is brilliant. Give it a whirl then buy the rest of his books! 5/5.

I love Kerry Wilkinson's work, both his Jessica Daniel series and his stand alones but try as I might, on several occasions, I just couldn't get more than half way through this book. Sorry.

Having read a fair few books by this author before and thoroughly enjoying them, it was one of the reasons why I wanted to read this his latest book.

So this latest book has been a relatively enjoyable read for the most part, but it was a little slow going at times, and some parts we’re drawn out a bit too much in my opinion.  I did like the storyline though as it was different, not something that comes up in other books very often.  

I'm looking forward to Kerry next standalone book already however, I have yet to read his series but they are very much on my to be read list.

This was a book that caught my interest from the first page. The authors writing style is wonderful and brings the story to life, making the reader feel fully immersed throughout. 
One thing I really liked about this book was the way in which the lead character was portrayed, rather than your typical 'likeable' character, he was somewhat flawed and deemed unlikeable at times.
The plot itself was brilliant paced, with the suspense increasing throughout as the story unfolds.
A wonderful read.

Kerry Wilkinson is an accomplished author with many fans...myself included.  His name on the jacket promises a great read inside.  His Jessica Daniels series has kept most of us up nights trying to figure out "who done it".
  
The Child Across the Street is a stand alone story of a woman who has returned to her father's home after a lengthy absence when he dies and she must clear his things.  Her arrival in town does not bring back happy memories.  She is here to do what needs to be done and leave, never to return.  Before she can walk the short distance to her father's home, she is witness to a hit and run that leaves a young boy severely hurt.  As she talks to emergency services personnel, she realizes the boy's mother is a school friend, one of the few she had.  As witness to a crime, she will now have to stay in town longer than she had planned.

Mr Wilkinson is a fan favorite because he spins a great story into a suspenseful read and gives us enough hints that we think we can figure out the mystery but then throws in the twists that keep us guessing.  If you have not read any of his books, what are you waiting for????

Abigail returns to Elwood  after her estranged father passes away. She has come back to sell the house and settle his affairs but she has no sooner arrived in town when she witnesses an eight year old boy bring tossed off his bike by an out of control car.  The boy has been badly injured but the driver doesn’t stop so Abigail calls the emergency services. It later turns out the boy is the son of one of her childhood friends.  Past memories come back to haunt Abigail and we discover she has a drink problem and childhood memories come back to haunt her.  She wants to leave Elwood but it’s not possible at the moment as she is the sole witness to the accident.  One night as she is sorting through her father’s belongings she hears the door handle rattle and when she goes to check it out she sees a figure running across her lawn.  Someone is watching her, are they connected to the hit and run or do they know the reason she left Elwood twenty years ago?  One thing is clear the longer she stays the more danger she is in !!! 

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the storyline it sucked me i n straightaway and kept me hooked and guessing the whole way through to the very unexpected ending!!! 

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Kerry Wilkinson for the ARC of The Child Across The Street my review is honest and unbiased.

This is my second book I have read from this author and my first stand alone of his. I like how his main characters are flawed and somewhat unlike able. I liked the plot and the pacing. I also liked how there were many suspects so it wasn’t predictable. I liked how other smaller plots are weaved into the main plot. Overall it made for an interesting enjoyable read.

The Child Across the Street  by Kerry Wilkinson was a great read. Full of twists and turns. This book focuses on Abi who returns to her old childhood home on the death of her father and encounters old friends and ex boyfriend. I have yet to find a book written by Kerry that I have not enjoyed.

A very well written psychological thriller.  A real edge of your seat page turner.  You will not be able to put this book down.  I received a complimentary ebook from the publisher and Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

This book was a bit of a miss for me. I was waiting for the WOW moment and unfortunately it didnt come through. It didnt seem to have tension/suspense and I found it hard to connect with the characters. Usually Kerrys books are full of thrills and spills but this one just didnt do it.

This is an author I really enjoy. This was a good story, it was well written and easy to follow. It was a great mystery/thriller.

Kerry Wilkinson has been a go to author for me.  I have read all of his standalone novels, and enjoyed everyone of them.  That’s is till now.  This latest release was just a disappointment right from the start and a struggle to finish.  

I will still be reaching for his next release as I know what an amazing author he is.  This one was just not for me.  

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review.

This is a completely riveting book. It’s very hard to put down.

Abi is a really interesting and complex character. She’s shaped by her past, and by being from Elmwood. She tried to escape both her past, and the town, but it has drawn her back again.

It’s a real slow burner of a plot, and the tension just builds and builds. It’s real edge-of-the-seat stuff.

The dynamics between the residents of this small town are very interesting, their stories and lives intertwine. It’s a classic down on its luck town, with the resulting difficulties for the people who live there.

As Abi gets closer to discovering the truth the pace really ramps up. I was totally unable to put it down until I finished it by this stage.

A clever and complex plot, so compelling and gripping, really worth a read.

This was a great read, enjoyed it thoroughly, was hooked from the first page, loads of twists and turns, would recommend it x

I found this book hard to get into, but I persevered and ended up enjoying it. A hit and run of a local child, the adults around him of which some are suspect, causeIng many different emotions and Interactions. And I was surprised whodunnit. #thechildacrossthestreet #netgalley

Thanks to NetGalley for the free copy. 

The basic plot of the story is about a woman who returns home for her father’s funeral only to witness a terrible hit and run involving a little boy. Overall, the story was good. The author’s writing flowed pretty well. However, there were parts of the book that did not keep my attention. The end was pretty good though.

I am a big fan of Kerry Wilkinson but feel that this was not one of his best books.  After being away for twenty years Abi returns to her home town to arrange the funeral of her father.  On her arrival she sees a young boy lying in a ditch after a hit and run accident.  She calls an ambulance and when the boy’s mother turns up Abi recognises her as her best friends from when she was at home.  Abi doesn’t intend staying for long as she has too many bad memories of when her mum abandoned the family and Abi was left with her alcoholic father.  The police want her to stay as she is a key witness to the accident.  Abi decides to stay on for a while to try and discover who the driver was .  She becomes reacquainted with old friends an an ex boyfriend but quickly realises that everyone has secrets to hide.  I found this a very drawn out story and I didn’t connect with the characters.  A disappointing read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I am a big fan of this author who writes with such passion and conviction.  In this book you meet Abi who has returned to her hometown to deal with her estranged father's death.


As she returns she is dealing with multiple issues as she hasn't been back since her teens.  Her life was the stuff that would make you have nightmares.


When her friends son is injured and she is the one who finds him it becomes a large ordeal of who could have possibly done this to a young man.


In the process you get a glimpse at the past of Abi and see why she always seemed colder than what you would anticipate.  


I enjoyed this book and find it was very well written even though the story was uncomfortable and can easily be a story that could trigger people.  I think it was handled well and you really see what a master this author is.


I do wish we had seen a bit more about Abi and her past as well because I think that would have really made the story hit home even more.

Not bad but not as suspenseful as i had hoped. It was more of a slowburner. The story was well worked out. Details were worked out precisely. Characters were well rounded. So overall a good read but not my most favourite read. Maybe it was the topic. Children getting hurt is a sensitive topic matter. It can make are break a story.

Abi goes back to her hometown after 20 years away, to handle her father's house after he dies.  On the way to the house, she witnesses the hit and run of a young boy who turns out to be the son of her old best friend.  She gets drawn into the situation and secrets of the town once again as everyone wonders who hit Ethan.  This wasn't bad, but it was slow and unsuspenseful.  The description of the book makes it sound a lot more intense than it is.  It's just a sad drama about sad people, and I never really connected with any of them or felt too invested in it.  2 stars.