For years I have read books by Susan Lewis, and I still feel that I have barely scratched the surface of her work. So when I received an e-arc of this book I was beyond excited.

Starting off with a bang in this tense dual timeline narrative, we begin as every good book should. With a murder. 😉

The drama is set from the get go. It's palpable. A good old whodunit.

I have to say that although I found the characters rather unlikeable, I was invested from start to finish. Imagination running wild, theories galore. And I can happily say that between Sarah and I, we sussed out the surprising and shocking ending.

An indepth crime novel, that perhaps could have been a bit shorter and still have covered all the bases, it was gritty, dark and full of secrets. What people will do to get the lives they dream of!

Thank you to @netgalley for the advanced copy of the book.

The Lost Hours was another fab book by Susan Lewis, I have yet to read one of hers books and not enjoy them and this one was no exception. A great page turner that I read in one sitting as I could not put it down. A great story into a cold-case murder and the impact that has on the family at the heart of the case. A fab read.

Another fantastic buddy read with my friend Claire
We had so many theories throughout this book. Some very far fetched. And some not so far fetched
I love Susan Lewis’ novels and went into this book full of hope. The book is a great read. In my personal opinion, it is a little longer than needed. For people who aren’t fully invested, it can be a slow burner
I hated the family. They were such an entitled bunch, but I equally couldn’t wait until one of them got their comeuppance.
The book is a great domestic noir, with each member of the family becoming a suspect in their own right
I did guess the ending to an extent: but there was still a twist delivered
As always; Susan Lewis publishes a great novel!

I like this author. You know you’ll get a good read. I didn’t look up for a few hours which says a lot!
I’ve still not read everything by her so I’ve just downloaded the other books. I’m going to have a Susan Lewis weekend!

Unfortunately I couldn't connect with this book. I was overwhelmed by the number of characters and found it almost impossible to remember all the names and the part they played. This took away any pleasure from reading the story as it all felt too much like hard work.

This book absolutely captivates you!
Annie has to rethink her whole world as she considers her husband could be guilty of an unthinkable crime. Annie is determined to prove his innocence and believe in him...but what about the lost hours that she cannot resolve...and then if he isn’t guilty,what does it mean when the evidence suggests his innocence means that someone else in his immediate family must be guilty?A compelling read, thoroughly recommended!5 stars!

Such a shame but I struggled with this book. Way too many characters for me to try and remember. Really tried but I just couldn't connect with them very easily. The storyline is good but I just spent too much time trying to work out who was who. There are some excellent reviews for this so its definitely worth a read just wasn't for me.

Thank you Netgalley.

I'm normally a fan of Susan Lewis but, unfortunately, this book didn't grip me. There were a lot of characters from the very start (husbands, wives, in-laws, children, pub friends, childhood friends and more) which made it difficult to get into the book and difficult to connect with the storyline as I was constantly trying to remember who was who.

I have found my new favourite author!!! Annie has been married to David Crayse for over 20 years. They had a rocky start after David left the army scarred from his experiences, but together they have built a home, family and business to be proud of. Then their eldest daughter gets involved in a silly prank which ends up with her being arrested. She’s freed but the routine DNA swab turns up with a link to a 20 year old unsolved murder!

We then follow Annie and her family through the twists and turns of trying to get to the bottom of the mystery. A young woman, full of life died and her body carelessly left in a hut on the moors. We follow the investigation and the family as they try and understand what has happened and wonder which one of them could be a killer. And that’s before the DNA results come in.

Unlike many thriller titles Susan Lewis really keeps us wondering as people being people have secrets and lead the investigators astray. You find yourself liking both sides of the legal system, as they are human and just trying to get to the truth. There are the parallels with real life where for the outside world of the press the story stops being about the young woman who was killed and about the killer or the story.

When we finally find the ‘truth’ we know the actual fact but we are cleverly left wondering, like the investigators whether the murderer is purely what they portray of a deeper more sinister character.

I’ve read the teaser chapter of Susan’s next book and can’t wait to lose myself in the next set of character’s worlds!

I did really enjoy this, but it still felt like there were a lot of unanswered questions at the end that weren’t tied up properly. The premise was brilliant though - a twist on a cold case and the ensuing impact on a family, and it was extremely compelling.

This is a book you won't want to put down. I love how at the end of the chapter it leaves you wanting more so you just have to keep going.. The storyline is a good one where you never really know what is going to happen. David is a suspect of a murder that happened some years ago, DNA evidence shows its him but his wife wont believe her husband did it? Is David guilty or is someone else from his family guilty? This book takes you on a heck of a journey to find out who the murderer is. Will it be David? Loved this book from page one.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for the read.

I loved this book. It was beautifully constructed and written. A real page turner and I loved all the twists and turns. I must read book.

Usually love Susan Lewis books, but very underwhelmed by this one.
Too much endless detail about this privileged perfect family, Annie and David Crayce and their shooting estate and school.
I completely lost interest in the family, their lives, the story and the hope of there ever being anyexcitement or a plot to follow, and gave up about a third of the way through.

I did find this book slower then her usual books, however I stuck with it and after 30% it got a lot more interesting! Telling the story of a present day family and then a murder from years ago where dna had recently been found....amazing characters and gorgeous setting I could visualise.

I love Susan Lewis, the way she describes the characters and brings them to life. You really do feel you are in the middle of it all. Family deception and a twist to boot. Really enjoyed trying to figure it out.

I was so happy to recieve the latest Susan Lewis novel, I've always been an avid reader of this fabulous author and they are my go to books when I feel in need of some reflection, I dont know why by Susan Lewis's books always seem to re centre me in a way no other author can.

This is definitely one of those novels that have you rooting for a certain character, even though our lives are completely opposite i had a real empathy towards Annie.

The Lost Hours is a total mix of mystery, psychological thriller and family drama all rolled up into a story jam packed with unexpected twists and turns.

A complex story of twisted family secrets and lies. A great original plot that had me hooked from the very beginning.

5*

Huge thanks to netgalley and Harper Collins UK for the ARC.

I have been an avid fan of Susan Lewis for years and I thought that this book was one of her best and couldn’t put it down. The book opens with the discovery of a young girl’s body in a derelict railway hut in 1999. She was a 17 year old local girl who had been missing for a month. We then fast forward to December 2019 and meet the Crayce family. David and Annie have a thriving business, a solid marriage, three children and a large group of family and friends. They are horrified when Sienna, their teenage daughter, is caught and arrested for shoplifting with friends. She is released and we learn that whilst she was in custody they took a sample of her DNA. The family’s world comes crashing down on them when the police find a familial DNA link from Sienna’s DNA to DNA left on Karen’s body. The police arrest David but until his DNA is processed they realise it could be a match to his brother or father. The book is told mainly from Annie’s point of view and she starts to question how well she really does know her husband. Why are the family so secretive about events that happened on the night Karen disappeare?. Amid all the questions and recriminations within the family, Annie is determined to find proof of David’s innocence but the police are determined to prove he is guilty. But if he is innocent who is the guilty person? I was completely gripped by the story and never once guessed what had happened. The book is full of suspense, suspicions, red herrings and twists and turns. A brilliant, captivating read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Great book, well written story with twists and turns. Interesting characters. Would definitely recommend

After a stupid mishap a daughter is arrested and her DNA taken. This leads to the finger of suspicion being pointed at a father, uncle and grandfather. Who is the guilty person in an unsolved cold case murder.
Susan Lewis once again gets to the heart of family drama.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC

A fantastic read. I really enjoyed this book. An amazing plot, I could not turn the pages fast enough. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing with a shocking ending!! A must read!!