Oh I was hooked in straight away when I started this.
Fiona really made Karen real and engaging- reading different points of view and perspectives was really well executed.
I loved this book from the start. I also appreciate that it was pre pandemic. And pre pandemic are always more enjoyable and the ones after are less so. It feels like they show horn it in - in post pandemic books.
But this, this is phenomenal., I loved Elise, I loved Kiki, I loved Caro. Each with their unique personality and quirks. I read this book in this space of 24 hours. Was sad when it ended. Thank you for the opportunity to read this. If I could give you the whole galaxy if I could. 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟🌟🌟💫💫💫💫💫💫
.I just reviewed Talking to Strangers by Fiona Barton. #TalkingtoStrangers #NetGalley

Love anything by Fiona Barton and this didn't disappoint.
Two deaths in the same area over a period of years and plenty of suspects.
I was sucked in straight away. A detective with enough of her own worries', a reporter who turns into a detective as well and a grieving mother.
I tried to make this last as long as i could as i totally loved it!!
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy.

Hairdresser Karen's body is found in remote woodland.

Journalist Kiki had interviewed her a week before, about the trials and tribulations of getting back into the dating game in your '40s - the scammers, the creeps, the wine, the roses.

Police inspector Elise has to solve the case while battling her own problems.

And Annie has problems from the past, which just won't go away.

Compelling