I have enjoyed this series of books and this is the 7th one in the DI Fawley set. I like the way in which the layout is different with texts, speech, email in the plot. This is a follow on from a previous book but can be read as a stand alone. This was a well written and gripping story. Cleverly plotted with complex characters who were believably written, there were plenty of twists and turns along the way.

A 5* read I love caras writing have done since book 1!! Will always continue to support her writing an auto buy author for me

In 2016 an eight year old girl disappeared, her body was never found but her mother was charged with her murder .
We are now in 2024 and a body has be found in a shallow grave in woodland , eerily a hair is found with the body and it contains DNA of the missing girl Daisy Mason .
How can she still be alive?
Adam Fawley was the investigating officer in the original case so is called back to look into this murder due to the DNA evidence .
What unfolds is a fast paced read with plenty of twists and turns .
The ending was perfect!
An enjoyable psychological thriller !
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, Harper Fiction.

Great to be back with DCI Adam Fawley as he rejoins the team to investigate a really unusual case. Set 6 years after the last Adam Fawley book Hope To Die, the team have all moved on considerably, as has Adam’s family, his baby now a 6 year old daughter.

The book is written with mixed media including photos, newspaper articles, transcripts from phone calls and a shadow diary for examples. This makes it more of a challenge for kindle readers.

There is also reference to a media group investigating a case connected with this one, involving The Infamous Netflix series, the same one as from Cara’s standalone Murder In The Family (Luke Ryder) book. This is also based on a characters reappearance from Close To Home, (book 1 in the DCI Adam Fawley series). I was fascinated seeing these separate worlds collide.

The plot is definitely a complex one, involving two separate regional police forces investigating, as well as information coming from the Garda in Ireland and the police in USA. A lot of well-defined characters with a multitude of information to hold in your head, especially if you read it over an extended period.

For me, the pace was slower than I wanted, although probably reflected more realistically the time spent investigating a crime of this nature. The ending is suspenseful, which I found a bit frustrating after the intricacies of the plot, wanting to tie up the loose ends. Enjoyable but not as compelling as the previous books in the series.

Book 7 in the DI Adam Crawley series and again it’s another brilliant read. If you haven’t already read book 1 Close to Home I would recommend reading it before this one. As this book does relate to the first book . It’s difficult to say too much without giving away any spoilers but it’s an unputdownable read which will have you on the edge of your seat at times as it did me. I love this police procedural series and can’t wait to read more .

I’ve read all the books in this series. This one is quite complex not least because some of the characters have aliases. The main character is from book 1 in the series so we are familiar with the background. How the author remembers all the plot lines I don’t know. Maybe there’s a board and lots of red string and thumbtacks! Great edition to the series. Cant wait to see where Fawley goes next!

**Listened to the audio book, and read electronic copy**

I'm always a little daunted by starting another DI Adam Fawley book as it always feels so long between the books, that I'm worried I will go into the book not having a clue and not remembering what happened in the previous book. I needn't have worried - Cara Hunter does a great job at the beginning reminding the reader where all the characters are at, and what has previously happened. Thank god for the recap!

This book was gripping straight from the off, and I liked the fact they went back to an old case from previous books - thinking everything was rounded off nicely - but that not actually being the case.

The audio book was brilliant too - think this may be the first time I have listened to a book from this series, but I definitely think it is the way forward! Will definitely keep listening to the audio versions. The multiple narrators really bring it to life. The only downside if you miss out on the 'multi-media' aspect of the physical book.

Another gripping read from Cara Hunter, and another corker in the DI Adam Fawley series - keep 'em coming! (I'm surprised they've not been snapped up by netflix yet!!??)

I received an E-ARC with a request for my honest review.

This shocking thriller follows DCI Adam Fawley as he is told of new evidence in an old case of his, involving a missing child.

The mother of the missing child was arrested and charged with murder and has already been in prison for a number of years, but she has always claimed her innocence.

DCI Fawley must unravel the new evidence and work out the truth behind what happened that night and help to solve a new murder which may be linked.

Will he discover the truth? Is the mother guilty of murder?

This thriller is shocking as you unravel the truth along with DCI Adam Fawley.

There are plenty of secrets and lies to discover, and it keeps you gripped throughout.

Overall, a shocking thriller where a murder unravels secrets behind an old solved case.

A mother is in prison for murdering her daughter, eight year old Daisy. So how can Daisy’s DNA be found at a new crime scene?
Enter detective Adam Fawley and team.
A really enjoyable and well-written thriller, and I liked the format with texts, emails etc woven in.
You don’t have to have read other books in the series to enjoy this one.
Recommended: one of my favourite thriller-writers.

Book 7 in the Adam Fawley series, this is one of my favourite crime series! This one’s a bit different and I wouldn’t really recommend it as a stand alone, it’s actually a follow on from Hunters very first book in the series, ‘close to home’.

A body is found in the woods and DNA found at the scene links back to the Daisy Mason case in Close to home. So the old team get back together to solve the mystery! I really enjoyed it, from the beginning it was quite fast paced. I liked the mix of news paper cuttings, audio etc to tell the story and piece it all together.

I wasn’t quite satisfied with the ending but I’m wondering if that’s because another book dedicated to the Daisy Mason case is in the making.

This is another must read series ❤️📚 The latest book is out now!

So good to have Adam Fawley back

When the body of a young woman is found in the woods, it is 1st believed to be missing girl Ella. However DNA quickly rules that out. Then additional DNA is found on the body, which quickly throws up more questions than answers.
The DNA belongs to that of 8 year old Daisy Mason, believed to have been murdered by her own mother. How on earth can her DNA be at the scene of this crime 8 years later?
The original team are brought in to work alongside the local force as they try to discover the identity of the victim and how Daisy is connected.
This is where Adam Fawley and his team make a reappearance.

We follow both police teams as they work together to discover exactly what happened.

The book flowed well and it was nice to see how members of the team have developed in the ensuing years and also be introduced to new characters. The book ends leaving us keen for more. So I cannot wait for future books

A compulsive storyline with interesting characters. Daisy was presumed murdered eight years ago and he mother is serving time in prison. Then, when a body is found, there is a hair belonging to Daisy on the body proving she is still alive. So, two investigations going on at the same time.

I wasn’t keen on the format and some bits, like newspaper articles didn’t fit onto the screen, which is the reason for the three stars rather than four. Although the ending possibly would raise that to three and a half.
Nevertheless I would read other books by this author

Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy of this book.

Young Daisy Mason went missing in 2016. Her mother was convicted of murder, although the child's body wasn't found.
But now, a body has been found, and DCI Fawley and his team have to reexamine the case. Newer forensic techniques suggest they might have got it wrong.

Intense and suspenseful, well-structured and well-written. I particularly loved the inclusion of newspaper articles, texts and emails, although they're not easy to read in ebook format.

A sequel to the very first book in the brilliant DCI Fawley series (Close to Home), this can also be read as a standalone.

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Eight years ago Thames Valley Police solved the disappearance of a young child, Daisy Mason. No body was found but evidence meant that her Mum was convicted of murder, her father on child porn charges and her brother placed in foster care. Now a body has been found in Gloucestershire and DNA links are found to Daisy. DI Fawley is called back to investigate whether Daisy is still alive and what actually happened.
Hunter's novels are always superior in the genre and this is a clever and wholly unexpected sequel to one of her first. It brings back together Fawley's team and introduces some new characters. The plot is twisty and clever, if rather unbelievable, and the way Hunter uses media extracts to drive the narrative is still just as fresh as it ever was.

Apparently this is a sort of follow-up to Book One in the DCI Fawley series, although I never once felt disadvantaged for not reading any others in the series. I did read the standalone, Murder in the Family and the producer of Infamous, Nick Vincent does appear in this. What I also liked was the use of text, emails and newspaper clippings although my Kindle made reading the newspapers hard work - the formatting didn’t quite work. Characters that appear will be familiar to those of you who have read the series. The story starts with DNA being found at a murder scene which links back to the Book One Case. Daisy Mason. Her mother was jailed for the murder of the eight year old eight years previous although nobody was ever found. With the discovery of the DNA, the Daisy Mason case is reopened because it looks as if Daisy is still alive. As the search for Daisy progresses there are twists and turns, there is suspense. The inclusion of the Shadow Journal was a super way for one of the character’s thoughts to be revealed. I enjoyed meeting Adam Fawley, a man who has the strength of personality to take ownership of any mistakes that were made in the original investigation. I also enjoyed meeting his team and am very interested to read Book 8 if there is one. I might even go back and pick up the earlier books in the series.

This is the seventh book in the DCI Adam Fawley series. If you haven’t read the other books in the series I highly recommend them, but this book does work as a standalone.

It has been a while since the last Fawley book so I was delighted with the recap at the start. I find it so useful to refresh my memory and it’s helpful if you’re new to the series.

A lady on a dog walk discovers a body in the woods. When evidence is found at the crime scene belonging to someone everyone presumed dead, Fawley is summoned back to Oxford. The case from eight years ago is called into question and Fawley and his team have to find out what happened. Eight years earlier Fawley arrested Sharon for the murder of her daughter, Daisy, even though her body was never found. Now Fawley realises everyone underestimated Daisy.

The book is easy to read yet well written and gripped me from the start. I was reading in every spare moment and towards the end it keeps you guessing and turning the pages! The characters are good and I was surprised at how much I disliked Daisy, her difficult childhood didn’t excuse her behaviour.

If you haven’t read the series, start it now! And jf you have, you need to pick up this book as it doesn’t disappoint. Thanks to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for my copy in exchange for a review.

Making a Killing by Cara Hunter is a captivating addition to the crime thriller genre, earning a well-deserved 4-star rating. The novel seamlessly blends intricate plotting, well-drawn characters, and an engrossing narrative that keeps readers hooked from start to finish. Even though this was the seventh novel in the DI Addam Fawley series, I think it works well as a stand-alone novel as I had not read any of the previous novels in the series.
The author has created characters that resonate with readers. DI Adam Fawley is a compelling protagonist, balancing professional dedication with personal struggles. His team, each with their own quirks and strengths, adds depth to the narrative.
The author masterfully builds tension, employing cliffhangers and red herrings to keep readers on edge. The dialogue is natural and engaging, further enhancing the characters' believability.
Expertly paced Making a Killing has a balance of fast-paced action and slower, introspective moments. The format for the Kindle was very clunky. Newspaper articles and photographs were splayed onto several pages making them difficult to read.
Making a Killing by Cara Hunter is a compelling crime thriller that delivers on its promise of suspense and intrigue. With its engaging plot, well-drawn characters, and thought-provoking themes, it is a worthy read for fans of the genre. Despite a few minor flaws, the novel's strengths far outweigh its weaknesses, solidifying its 4-star rating.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for the ARC.

I have read and enjoyed some of Cara Hunters previous books but had not read the DI Frawley series before, while the book does an excellent job at the beginning, of clarifying who is whom and giving brief descriptions and backgrounds of the characters, in hindsight, I probably should have read the first book in the series ( of which the murder that occurs in this one, is a central component of this novel), I will read it soon though because despite coming into this series at book 7, what a read!

An incredibly plotted and layered police procedural , gripping from the off and I raced through this one. I really enjoyed the writing , the fast past and the way Hunter allowed this story to unfold. Cara Hunter fans will adore this and if like me, you haven't read the other books in the series, this book will make you look forward to picking them up.

A cracking thriller, recommend.

Cara Hunter books are always a treat to read, and Making a Killing is probably the best yet!
This is the seventh in the Adam Fawley series, and whilst you’d benefit from reading the others, this could work perfectly fine as a standalone. The story continues on from Close to Home (the first in the series), in real time, when new forensic evidence comes to light and links to the case in the first book, the murder of 8 year old Daisy Mason. There’s even a reference to Murder in the Family, Hunter’s last book, which is a standalone, kind of making a Hitchcock type fun spot for long time fans.
This was very satisfying to read, and was hard to put down. I would say that the mixed media would work very well in a hard copy of the book, but on Kindle it does something weird to the formatting, resulting in massive chunks of text duplicated. I understand that my copy is a proof so hopefully this isn’t an issue on final copies.

This is the seventh book in the DI Adam Fawley series and a revisit to the first Adam Fawley novel 'Close to Home'. Eight year old Daisy disappears without trace, her body never found. She is presumed dead and a murder conviction follows. 'Making a Killing' picks up the tale eight years later. A seemingly unconnected murder in the Cotswolds brings Adam Fawley back from his secondment to Counter Terrorism when DNA evidence on the victim links back to Daisy's disappearance.

Having not read any of Cara Hunter's previous books I decided to read 'Close to Home' first. Whilst 'Making a Killing' can be read as a stand alone I am sure I loved it all the more by having knowledge of the original plot and characters. 'Making a Killing' has a very cleverly thought out storyline, full of twists and turns. I thought I had it worked out quite early on however fell victim to the red herrings cunningly dropped into the tale. The narration is interspersed with references to Carl Jung's idea of 'The Shadow Self'; a genius method to give insight into the psyche of a particular character. The graphics, newspaper articles and historical information add an extra dimension to an already brilliant read.

Given the location of the victim in 'Making A Killing' there are two teams of detectives involved. For me this did get a little confusing at times, and I could feel an involuntary sigh of relief each time Fawley's name appeared. Thrillers are my favourite genre, especially those in a series with the same cast of detectives. Sometimes the references to events outside of the main narrative don't add any value to the main character's persona however Cara Hunter is pitch perfect with Fawley. Books 2 - 6 are very definitely on my to be read list.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for my advanced reader copy in return for my honest and unbiased review.