DS Rose Gifford #1 3.5 stars rounded up to 4

When DC Rose Gifford is called to inestigate the death of a young woman suffocated in her bed, she can't help but feeling there's more to this crimme than meets the eye. It looks like a straight forward crime scene - but the police can't find the killer. Enter DS Moody - an eccentric older detective who runs UCIT, a secret department of the of the Met set up to solve suoernatural crimes. oody wants Rose to help her out - but Rose doesn't believe in any of that.

This is the frst book in a new supernatural crime series featuring Rose Gifford. Rose is a flawed character with emotional struggles. There's a creepiness around this story and it's quite chilling to read. I was strangely intrigued in the plotline, i didn't think this was going to be my kind of book, but i was wrong. This made a nice change from the police procedurals i normally read. I will look out for the next book in this promising new series.

I would like to thank #NetGalley, #HarperCollinsUK #HarperFiction and the author #CSGreen for my ARC #SleepTight in exchange for an honest review.

If I could give this book 6 stars I would. I just couldn't put it down!
A fantastic blend of crime investigation and paranormal activity, I just loved the premise. The main character, Rose was totally believable and likeable and the vast supporting characters were well worked and came alive on the page.
This deserves to be a smash hit.

I struggled with this book. I liked the sound of it, it sounded a bit different, and it was and I usually enjoy stories that are different, but not in this case. Can't win them all I guess, and this was a miss for me .Hope other readers enjoy it though more than than I did.

Please see full review on LoveReading.co.uk. Chosen as a Liz Robinson Pick of the Month for March on the site.

DC Rose Gifford is called to investigate when a young woman is found suffocated in her bed. At first it all looks straightforward, but then when the police can't find the killer Rose wonders if there is more than meets the eye. DS Moony, an eccentric detective who runs a secret department that solves supernatural crimes, wants to help out but Rose doesn't believe any of that... or does she? A thrilling and original story that keeps you racing through it until the end. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback.

Sleep Tight is the first in a brand new supernatural detective series. As the first in a series, this book does an excellent job of setting everything up and I know that I will happily follow along with DC Rose Gifford as this series continues. Rose is an excellent character and she felt so real on the pages. Her emotional struggles, her flawed characteristics are superbly done and I wanted so much for her to really come out of her shell.

The story revolves around the death of a young woman who has been suffocated in her bed but there are no signs of a break-in. This begins the investigation and the unfolding of events that lead up to the big climax.

This book was really interesting and, the supernatural elements were what kept me excited to read it. It was different and held my attention. The plot was fresh and unique and I can't wait to learn more about Moony in future books. I loved how Rose grew with the story and learned to trust herself and stop hiding.

The writing was great, although for me, some of the descriptive paragraphs were a little overdone and I did find myself skimming through these to get back to the action and dialogue. If you enjoy description you'll love it, but I prefer to become the character as I read and don't care to know every single detail about what a person is wearing or what a room looks like unless it is relevant to the scene.

I did find that once I started reading, I didn't want to put the book down and I was definitely intrigued as to where the story was going to go. I didn't guess the murderer but was pleasantly surprised.

I can't wait to read more of this series and see what supernatural elements will be brought in next. I also can't wait to immerse myself in the world of the UCIT and get to know each of the characters better.

All in all, this was a great read and something new and fresh.

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would! At first, reading the blurb, I thought I’d requested it from Netgalley by mistake, but as I read, I got hooked. The writing, the characters, the plot—it’s all quite engaging. The only things I stumbled upon were a few inconsistencies in the story, and a couple of things I didn’t quite understand. Even so, it was an enjoyable read and I’ll be looking forward to the rest of this series.

A fantastic, unique crime thriller with an epic supernatural twist!

I’m going to be screaming from the rooftops about this brilliant book for some time to come! A crime thriller with a difference and what an original difference it is too!

DC Rose Gifford is determined to help catch the killer of a young woman, Hannah, who has been found suffocated in her bed, but with no sign of a break-in, this case might not be so straight forward. After speaking to the victim’s friend, Rose discovers that Hannah had been suffering terrible nightmares at the same time every night and would often wake up screaming as she thought someone was in the room with her. Someone tall, dark and menacing!

Kirsty is at work one day when she breaks down to a colleague about the fact that she is not sleeping well and that a dark figure who visits her in her dreams feels far too real for her liking. Concerned for her safety after the recent murder, Kirsty informs the police about her nightly visitor, in the hopes they’ll be able to help and not think she’s gone cuckoo! The police, unfortunately, don’t take her too seriously, will Kirsty become the next victim?

Could someone really be able to get to these women through their dreams? Or is it just a coincidence that they both suffer from a condition called sleep paralysis? We follow Rose on her quest to get to the bottom of this mystery with a spooky twist.

This book is so clever and so well thought out. From the minute I picked it up I knew it would be one that I couldn’t put down. It was also one of those books that I kept thinking about even when I wasn’t reading it! The twists were spectacular, and I honestly would never have guessed the outcome.

Rose is a character that I took to straight away, she is far from perfect and has many flaws but she is very likeable and I feel she is going to be my new favourite character from a book. I am thrilled to learn this will be a series and can’t wait to be reunited with Rose in the next instalment.

I love the way this book makes you think more about sleep and dreams and all things supernatural. I actually suffer from sleep paralysis myself, it can be really scary and many times I have seen tall dark figures in my room and even right next to my bed. Do we sufferers just have creative minds? Or do we have some kind of connection with the other side?!

Not many people can pull off a story like this, but Caroline has absolutely nailed it! Having been taught by her myself in a crime and thriller writers course, I can vouch for what an amazing writer she is and I know for a fact that she will have done an extensive amount of research to enable her to create this book and make it seem so realistic.

Fascinating, chilling and extremely addictive to read, do not miss out on this incredible first instalment from the DC Rose Gifford series.

Thank you so much to C S Green, HarperCollins & NetGalley for my copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This is the first book in a brand new series featuring DC Rose Gifford and it’s a belter of a read and one I flew through in just over a day.
It’s a police procedural with a a hint of the supernatural and I admit I was a bit hesitant at first but please don’t be put off by the supernatural element as it’s just a small part of the story and in fact I loved that it was so different and can’t wait for the next in the series.
I really liked the characters in the story they were all so beautifully written as was the whole of the book and with a fabulous plot line to boot it made for a brilliantly crafted read. I think my my favourite character was Rose Gifford who a troubled but likeable person but I also loved the weird and wonderful DS Moody who runs a hush hush department thats deals with crimes which are out of the ordinary.
The book kept me gripped it was different and that also made for a change from the straightforward police procedurals.
So a big Yessssss from me and roll on the next book and look forward to reading what more is in line for DC Gifford many thanks to CS Green for a great read.
My thanks also to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for giving me the chance to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

People ought to be safe and sound when they are asleep in their own beds, but not in this book! I loved the creepiness of the concept and it’s really chilling as to how the crimes were committed. My problem was I just didn’t take to Rose at all and found nothing about her that I liked and in fact would’ve preferred Mack to be the main character or maybe the other female, Rowlands. Not the usual run of the mill story. The writing was spot on and the story itself very intriguing, so I would give the second book a go in the hope that this Rose might grow on me!

DC Rose Gifford is called to investigate the death of a woman that appears to have been suffocated in her sleep in a locked room with no clues as to how the murderer got out of the room.
During the investigation DC Mooney appears that seems to be running a team that deal with the supernatural and crimes that have no other explanation.
This was a good read and would like to read more of Rose in future books.

I loved this book. Rose is a great memorable character.. she is the type of person that I want to find out more about. I like her working relationship with Mack and hope that there is more of that to come in the series as well.

Thank you to NetGalley for my copy.

I thought this was an excellent, well written, gripping thriller of a read.

Two police colleagues; DS Colin Mackie (Mack) and DC Rose Gifford attend a sudden death, which, upon closer inspection, is murder. The victim suffered from Sleep Paralysis ( a state, during waking up or falling asleep, in which a person is aware but unable to move or speak) and this fascinating subject forms the basis of the book. That, along with the fact that DC Rose Gifford seems to have an affinity with things 'beyond what is normal', She senses and at times sees things that others cannot. This creates an interesting spin on what would normally be a good police thriller / murder. However, with these interesting differences, this becomes a difficult to put down book and not one to read just before you drop off!

I enjoyed every minute and very much hope there will be more from Rose Gifford and her extra sensory perception. Excellent!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the opportunity to preview.

Sleep Tight follows DC Rose Gifford who is investigating the death of a woman suffocated in her sleep, while this is a horrible crime Rose can't shake the feeling there's some far more sinister occurring.

Soon Rose is introduced to DS Moody who runs a secret department that solves supernatural crimes. But Rose is in great denial despite the fact that she herself has seen things she can't explain.

After investigating the victim, it comes to light that the woman was a parasomniac, someone who has issues with sleep. She is haunted by a man all in black who stands over her bed at night and watches her before pinning her down! The victim suffers from sleep paralysis.
I particular found this part of the book creepy, as someone who has experienced sleep paralysis and my experience has too been a man dressed head to toe in black, this was especially disturbing to read. I had to make sure I didn't read this one before going to bed!

I do enjoy a good thriller, and when I saw this had a twist of supernatural to it, it definitely peaked my interest.
I enjoyed Rose as a character, she enjoys her job and puts all she has in to it. We see her struggle to come to grips with the supernatural stuff and slowly accept what she believes, I love that we get to see her open up a little more towards the end and start to make new friends.

This was an intriguing read and I look forward to more in the series.

Thank you Harper Collins & NetGalley for a copy of Sleep Tight.

Welcome to my new favourite series; a hair-raising, scalp-creeping, thrill of a detective series with a whisper of the supernatural.

The case itself is disturbing and had me checking under the bed for unwanted visitors! The author manages balance the otherworldly with the earthly in such a way that mirrors Rose's ambivalence towards what is happening to her.Rose is a brilliant protagonist, she's dedicated to her job, but her unconventional personal life keeps throwing up complications that she cannot share with anyone. When the case she is investigating starts to overlap with her personal life things only get more complicated, and I am really looking forward to seeing how she reconciles this in future books.

My thanks go to the publishers and Net Galley for the advance copy in return for an honest review.

What a blinder of a book! I picked this up and was instantly drawn into a world of insomnia and sleep paralyse which thankfully I’ve only ever heard of, This book for me was a perfect mix of a paranormal, psychological thriller and police procedural novel, all in one. The book was great from the first page to the last with a few moments of audibly gasping for a breath along the way and I will very much look forward to more from this author, particularly if they contain DC Rose Gifford

Rose Gifford and her colleague Mack are drawn into the case of a woman who apparently suffocated while in bed. We learn that Rose's grandmother haunts her home on a regular basis and Rose can sometimes see or sense supernatural events. However, this is played down in the book; almost too much, as if the author can't decide whether to write a thriller or a supernatural detective story.

Rose and Mack are convinced the death was not natural, and link it to other similar cases, where the victims had complained of sleeping badly and being visited by a dark shape in the night, despite no evidence of their homes being broken into.

The tale is interesting, but a little clunky in parts. The supernatural events are muted, although Rose is invited into UCIT, a secret police department that deals with such odd cases that cannot easily be otherwise explained, headed up by the eccentric DS Moody. Rose and Mack, and Moody and her team, have to draw together the strands to find out who is terrorising these women, and how.

I'd like to read more about Rose and her gifts, and appreciate that the author is playing down her supernatural gifts in order to maintain some plausibility, but they are a key element to the tale.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sleep Tight is the first in the series of DC Rose Clifford and I am looking forward to the next one.

This is a different crime/thriller story in that it involves and aspect of the supernatural into police investigations by way of DS Sheila Moony, from the Met’s department dealing with supernatural crimes.

It has a unique plot with drama, tension and plenty of action.

Many thanks to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction and C S Green for my ARC of Sleep Tight in return for my honest review.

Highly recommended

This book had me enthralled , the story line is so different . The author really had you thinking and on the edge of your seat . Well written and well thought out . No pun intended but sleep tight has you not sleeping tight 😲

I have to say this book gave me one or two sleepless nights. A new twist on a crime novel involving the supernatural. It was well written and had good characters. I will look forward to reading more in the series.