I'm a *huge* fan of Zoe Sharp's Charlie Fox series so approached this new departure with some trepidation... for me, this story is far more familiar and less unique than the Fox books, and it was clear to see where it was going from very early on so that it becomes tiresome waiting for the police to catch on. There's a strong Brat Farrer vibe, the kind of corruption and cover-up that has fuelled many, many popular thrillers, and too many pov characters along with too many cliff-hanger endings to short chapters. The relationship between Blake and Byron also shadows, though in a cosier way, the dangerous one between Charlie Fox and Sean Meyer. Still, if you're looking for a pacy crime novel with a strong female presence, this might be a good choice.

The reading is well done, with good voices for characters - just the thing for a commute.

When Blake disappeared her father never even reported her missing. Now, ten years on, he’s dead and Blake has shown up out of the blue for the funeral. Detective John Byron is involved because the accident that killed Blake’s father is very suspicious. But now the family also want him to investigate the reappearance of Blake; they believe the woman is an imposter. the real Blake is dead, they’re sure of it. A twisted story of family machinations

I received an advance review copy in exchange for an honest review

Loved, loved, loved this book!
This author keeps getting better and better and the narration made it super creepy! Definitely worth a listen or a read.