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Thank you to Net Galley and Lisa Gardener for the opportunity to review this book

I enjoyed this one, and feel I may of needed to read the previous books in the series to get a real feel for Frankie's character.

The beginning was fast paced, which lead into a slower middle and then snowballing into the action towards the end.

I will definitely look into more books by Lisa Gardener and may start the Frankie Elkins series from the start. I gave this book a 3 star review due to the slower middle and not having read the previous 2 in the series I think this held back some of my understanding of the character and how she works on a whole.

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This is the third book in the Frankie Elkin series, and follows up on One Step Too Far, which was one of my favourite thriller reads of 2022

Still See You Everywhere, opens with Frankie being contacted by Kaylee Pearson, aka The Beautiful Butcher, a brutal serial killer on death row in Texas. Kaylee is going to be executed in three weeks, and she wants Frankie to find her younger sister, Lani, who she suspects was abducted twelve years ago by Kaylee’s former abusive lover, a wealthy mogul.

According to The Beautiful Butcher’s sources, Lani is being held captive on a Hawaiian island, which is the site of an exclusive luxury resort. The only way to gain access to the island is for Frankie to go undercover. But can Frankie really trust the word of a serial killer? Once on the island she finds a range of dangers, plenty of suspicious co-workers and an incoming tropical storm, which is about to cut her off from the outside world.

The Frankie Elkin books are notable for their tough, gripping story telling and their not always likeable central character. Frankie requires some patience, and can be frustrating at times, but she has a good heart and is very capable at what she does. With her flaws and emotional issues, she makes for an interesting character who eventually wins you over.

Still See You Everywhere requires some suspension of disbelief, but it is a very exciting and engaging read. After a slowish start, the pace quickly picks up and the rest of the book rockets along. There are surprises a plenty, and the book builds to a satisfying ending.

Adding to the enjoyment are Lisa’s vivid descriptions of the Hawaiian island on which the action is set, and her ability to make you feel the heat and the crushing of crabs under your feet. The witty dialogue and Frankie’s observations also add to the pleasure.

Probably not as good as One Step Too Far, but I think that Lisa’s many fans will be more than satisfied with Still See You Everywhere.

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Brilliant book! Once I started reading, it was hard to put it down, which made for some late nights!
I loved the setting, the characters (even the wildlife was ebtertaining) and the plot. I couldn't find anything to dislike about it. Thoroughly recommend the book to anyone who likes a really good story.

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Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I loved the story and the setting. Totally not what I expected.

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"Still See You Everywhere" by Lisa Gardner takes readers on a thrilling journey with Frankie Elkin, a recovering alcoholic and expert in finding missing persons. Tasked with locating the sister of a Death Row serial killer, Frankie ventures to a remote Hawaiian island, facing the challenges of going undercover and navigating a dangerous environment. The novel kicks off with a captivating premise, raising questions about trust and the credibility of a convicted killer's claims. While the first half introduces characters and settings with a slower pace, the second half delivers gripping twists, tension, and unexpected events. Gardner skillfully blends imagination with suspense, creating a compelling narrative that keeps readers hooked. Despite some departures from realism, the novel's imaginative and compulsive storyline makes it a worthwhile, thrilling read. "Still See You Everywhere" stands out as a captivating addition to Lisa Gardner's series, offering murder, mayhem, and unexpected twists on a remote atoll.

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A Frankie thriller which is another in the series. Thrilling and enjoying. Full of adventures. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

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Quick review time – it’s been a little while since I’ve read a Lisa Gardner book and this is the first Frankie Elkin book that I’ve read. It’s the third in the series and I did feel that I needed a little more background to her early on. There are vague references to previous cases (not spoilery but maybe more detail would make them so) but she does seem to be weirdly naïve about certain things, like how an airport works. I never quite got a handle on that naivety but it only really comes up at the beginning, so I quickly forgot about it.

The plot takes its time to build but when it really kicks off, it’s like a runaway train, I’ll not spoil anything, but suddenly the tension and threat switches from vague to calamitous and from that point on, I could not put the book down.

So don’t be put off by the domestic-thrillery title, this is an exciting … OK, can’t think of a word to describe a non-domestic thriller. It’s a fast-moving thriller with an interesting protagonist who has intrigued me enough for me to want to check out what I’ve missed so far.

Note: if you look at some of the blurbs, there’s some weird comparisons. “Taken meets Glass Onion” is weird, and Booklist, being on an island doesn’t make it a locked-room mystery… You’d think people would have learned by now.

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Another enjoyable read from Lisa Gardner. I am such a fan of Frankie, she is an amazing woman and it was great to catch up with her on her latest missing pesrons case. Working for a serial killer, looking for her long lost sister was probably never going to bode well and a lot of people were always going to get hurt.
For risk of any spoliers all I will say is if you have enjoyed the last two of Frankie Elkins adventures, you will most likely enjoy this too. This was a great thriller with surprises along the way. Some were quite bloody.
Great book
Thnak you to Lisa Gardner, Random House UK and Netgalley for the chance to read this ARC in return for an honest review.

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Frankie Elkin is back in book 3 in this amazing series. This story sees the missing person expert facing a serial killer who in 21 days will be executed. But when a note from her long-lost sister arrives she asks Frankie to locate her. The main suspect in her disappearance is her ex, Sanders McManus. To find her Frankie will need to go undercover on an isolated base camp of McManus’s new project.

While this was a slow burn to start with the book heated up with action that has Frankie’s life in danger once again and with no help coming she’s unsure exactly who she can trust.

Thank you to @netgalley and Random House UK for the #gifted eARC. Publication day 12/3/23

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I have to give kudos to this author - I couldn't finish this book, not because it wasn't good or gripping, but because it gave me absolute nightmares! I have been dreaming about pigs (if you know, you'll know).

Such a spine chilling read (of what I've read so far) If I was Joey in friends, I'd have put this book in the fridge.

Apologies to the author that I couldn't finish the book - but please don't be put off by my easily scared imagination.

Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to review this book, this is my honest opinion. I have still given it 4 stars as it's really well written, the plot is fantastic - I'm just a wuss!

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I would like to thank Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for an advance copy of Still See You Everywhere, the third novel to feature recovering alcoholic Frankie Elkins, who finds missing persons as a hobby.

Frankie goes to Texas to meet with Keahi Pearson, aka the Beautiful Butcher, a serial killer on death row with three weeks to live, who wants her to find her sister, Leilani, who disappeared as a five year old twelve years ago. According to Keahi, Leilani is being held captive by her millionaire ex-boyfriend on a remote atoll near Hawaii and the only way to save her is to go undercover.

I enjoyed most of Still See You Everywhere, which starts effectively, drawing the reader in to an unusual setup and posing several questions, like how much of Keahi’s story is real. Unfortunately the novel slumps a bit for the rest of the first half, introducing the characters and setting with little happening or any tension, before roaring back in the second half with twists, tension and several unlikely events.

I must admit that the survivalist nature of life on a development on a remote atoll doesn’t appeal to me and i just knew that the characters would be a bunch of misfits with reasons for dropping out of mainstream society. Surprisingly, from the thumbnail sketches the reader gets, this is not the case and it is Frankie that fits this description best. Still, the novel offers murder and mayhem on a grander scale than one would expect on a remote atoll. There is little about the plot that resembles realism, but I think it is imaginative and compulsive enough to go with the flow rather than question the likelihood of it all, like why anyone would want to go there in the first place!

Still See You Everywhere is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.

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Another brilliant book from Lisa Gardner.
Frankie is asked to speak to a prisoner on death row as she wants her help to find her sister.
Frankie will always try and help to find those that are missing, but she has reservations about this one.
Against her better judgment she gets on a plane and heads to a remote island to try and track down the missing girl.
When she arrives, she realises there’s no phone signal and limited wifi. The people there seem nice enough but Frankie soon realises a few of them are hiding things from the others.
I won’t say much more as there’s a few surprises in store and I don’t want to spoil it.
This is a brilliant thriller that I’d highly recommend.
Thanks to Random House UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

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This is a very different book, somehow not quite what I expected from this author. Very readable especially the description of the island. Frankie, a missing person finder, has to find the sister of a very forceful woman, in prison, known as The Beautiful Butcher. Some of the scenes on the island seemed a little far fetched, but I was kept intrigued by the way the novel unravelled.
Thanks to NetGalley for a chance to read this book.

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would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this amazing book

well where to start with this one.....

Frankie Elkin finds people.... she works the cases that everyone has forgotten about.... she brings them home for the families to bury, and then she walks on and finds her next case, she survives out of a suitcase

frankie is on her way to see someone on deaths row...why she doesnt know....but its enough that she has spent the last 12 hours on a bus...whether she goes through with seeing The Beautiful Butcher aka Kaylee Pierson is another matter.... but keylee has a missing sister....and with less than 3 weeks before kaylee is put to death it is rather urgent....

omg this book keeps you enthralled right to the end and the hits dont stops coming....the surprises just keep coming... could not put this book down at all...

cant wait for the next book out from this author

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Frankie Elkin looks for missing persons, the ones the police and other agencies have given up but that families are still missing, wanting to give closure to them.
She has a call from the lawyer representing Kaylee Pierson, known as the Beautiful Butcher, requesting she visit the jail and discuss the disappearance of Kaylee's younger sister many years ago. Taking on the case Frankie is whisked away to a remote Hawaiian Island that is being set up as an eco resort, in order to spy on the proprietor and his ward, who it appears is Kaylee's long lost sister.
This is a fast paced and twisty story. I loved the setting which was full of details and really created a great sense of place. I also loved the idea of a group of misfits who travel the world, working in a out of the way places, that keep them away from the usual social settings and usual social norms.
In addition the characters, and in particular Frankie, are well developed. Frankie is witty, confident and self depreciating. She really makes this novel.
The writing is fast paced and sweeps the reader along. It flows well and is an 'easy' read. If a few things need suspense held, then so be it. It is still a good read.
With thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the early copy in return for an honest review.

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I loved this book, I couldn’t put it down it kept my attention the whole way through. I would highly recommend it and am really pleased I got to read an advanced copy. Please go and get this book, snuggle on the sofa. With a cup of tea and good box chocolates and you have a perfect Saturday afternoon set up.

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*3.5 stars*

Frankie Elkin finds missing persons - the cold cases that the law have closed, having exhausted all lines of enquiry. She doesn’t get paid for this service, she just wants to give closure to their loved ones.

However, Frankie’s latest case involves female serial killer Kaylee Pierson, nicknamed “The Beautiful Butcher’ requesting that she find her long lost sister.

It appears that Pierson’s 5 year old sister was kidnapped over a decade ago in Hawaii, and the kidnapper is thought to be Pierson’s tech mogul ex-boyfriend, Sanders MacManus. In the present, on a remote island in the middle of the Pacific—the site of MacManus’s latest vanity project—fresh evidence has appeared. Pierson herself is on death row and facing execution in three weeks time - clearly time is of the essence, and so it is that Frankie finds herself undercover on a remote atoll in the Pacific, in the hope that she can rescue the young woman from MacManus.

The story was a bit slow to take off, providing readers with lots of information about the flora and fauna found on the atoll, but once it got going it was firing on all cylinders. I did have to suspend disbelief at times but nevertheless I still enjoyed it.

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Frankie Elkin has a strange hobby, she finds missing people.
In communities where the missing fall through the crack's, Frankie seems to be able to ask the right questions and won’t let anything go, sometimes with deadly consequences, and her track record is 100%.

Still See You Everywhere finds Frankie coming face to face with a female serial killer on death row, who wants Frankie to find her missing little sister. She is then whisked off to an atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean where not everything is as it seems and the only rescue, if things go wrong, is days away.

This is the first Lisa Gardner book that I have read and I can tell you I’m now hooked!
This story is so well paced, with twists and turns that you don’t see coming, it will have you guessing right until the end.

I’d like to thank #netgalley and #Cornerstone for this ARC
#StillSeeYouEveryWhere

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I read this as a standalone not realising it was book three in a series but I don't think that mattered. I would agree a point made by other reviewers that it is slow to start but picked up to be a good thriller. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to be an ARC.

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Well this felt odd. It really wasn’t what I was expecting from Gardner - it felt like AI was trying to replicate her writing. Disappointed

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