I am a fan of Cara's books but even more so of DI Adam Fawley. He is the type of character I would want on my side both professionally and as a friend. To find him in another crime mystery was a treat. These are books which I especially enjoy listening to rather than reading. The author has the skill of being able to set scenes which play out as films in my mind. Listening to the audio whilst doing mundane tasks makes the time pass so quickly. If you enjoy crime fiction without too much violence and gore, then this is a book series for you.

I love Cara Hunters books so much! This one was no different, I loved seeing the characters progressions, personally and professionally, and having them come back together like the previous books. Overall another great book from Cara Hunter!

You know that feeling when a book just grabs you and won't let go? That's exactly how I felt about Making a Killing. From start to finish, it was a real head-scratcher, keeping me guessing every step of the way.

Cara Hunter is brilliant at mixing important real-world stuff into her stories, and she does it so smoothly it just feels natural. And big props to the narrator – they absolutely nailed it, making me feel like I was right there in the thick of it.

If you're looking for a crime story that's more than just a whodunit and actually makes your brain work, you've got to check this one out. It's a fantastic listen.

Making a Killing is a twist-heavy return to the DI Adam Fawley series. Years after eight-year-old Daisy Mason vanished without a trace, a woman’s body is found in the woods with forensic traces linking back to Daisy, long presumed dead. But this discovery upends everything Fawley thought he knew, including the conviction of Daisy’s mother, Sharon, for murder.

I picked this up not realizing it was book 7 in a series but decided to give it a go anyway. I’ve loved Cara Hunter in the past and had high expectations for this one. I listened to the audiobook and we love a multi-cast narration. All the narrators gave outstanding performances and made it so engaging to listen to. I had no trouble getting into the story despite this being book 7, though I did miss out on some character backstory and development.

The plot was interesting and for the most part I was really invested. But I have to admit it felt long. Toward the end, I started to drift a bit. By the end I have more questions then answers, and I think I need to pick up the rest of the books (and perhaps read this series in the correct order).

Making a Killing by Cara Hunter and narrated by Emma Cunniffe; Lee Ingleby; David Blair and Alexandra Boulton and this is the 7th book in the excellent DI Adam Fawley series and what a excellent audiobook I loved listening to several narrators which made it a great listen to, especially as it was the first book I have listened to / read. Now, I need to go back and listen to the other audiobooks within this series.

Nick Vincent, is a true-crime show producer and when he hears about an explosive new angle on a high-profile case, way back in 2016, when a eight-year-old girl who lived in Oxford, was murdered. Nick leaps at the chance to send a researcher to verify the claims and to make a show of what they find.

Two months pass, and a dog walker discovers a woman’s body, bound and buried in a shallow grave in the local woods. Forensic evidence links the corpse to the disappearance of that same child back in 2016.

DCI Adam Fawley, who is the original investigating officer, is called in, and to run the enquiry. This is a case he would never forget, especially as he arrested the child’s mother for murder. This was a murder he now knows she didn’t commit.

Now, this investigation raised more questions than answers!

What connects the two crimes?

Where has the dead girl been all these years?

How did she manage to disappear and not been seen?

Now, Adam Fawley, think this is personal!. . . . . . . But why?

I highly recommend this audiobook/book. I found it easy and no problems to get into this audio/book.

I couldn’t stop listening to Making a Killing. It’s gripping, gritty and had me second-guessing everything right up to the end. Cara Hunter has such a clever way of weaving real issues into the story without it ever feeling forced. The narrator was spot on too and made it feel like I was right there. If you’re into crime stories that actually make you think, this one’s a must.

I am finally up to date on this series and amazingly, after seven books, I'm still craving more.

This book was a marvellous throw back to the first book in the series. The plot picks on the crime that was in the very first book with a delightful twist in events. I really enjoyed this and it was fun to go back to an old crime but with an investigative team that I now know so much more about and have grown to love.

There was a little less of DI Fawley's inner thoughts in this book (sad), but new detectives from a separate area added (cool). Thinking back to how the characters were right at the beginning, I had a weird feeling of pride in them during this book, seeing how they had developed and moved on in their careers.

To mix things up a little, I listened to this book on audio whereas I have read physical copies of all the others. I was a little worried about how the mixed media sections would work. Although I didn't find them as immersive, they still worked well and I love how Cara Hunter incorporates this into her writing.

Another great book in this series and I cannot wait for more.

This was my first book in the DCI Fawley series, I loved Murder in the Family and similarly, I found this one super gripping and hard to put down.

I really liked the range of characters and unexpected and unpredictable twists in this story, and found it an easy binge listen but that was because of the story rather than the narration so would probably recommend reading the physical version over the audio! Reading this book has convinced this series commitment-phobe to pick up the rest of Cara Hunter's collection!

OMG binge listening high quality audio. I have so missed the team and it was so good to reconnect with them and see how they had moved on and could yet still work together to solve crime. This didn't feel the length it was. The narration was engaging and spot on. I was able to distinguish between the characters. I was very sad when it ended, please let there be more to this team. The actual plot was so entertaining linking a past crime that was felt solved and a current discovery of a body was captivating. There were so many twists and turns and when i thought i knew who did it and who each person was i was thrown again. I cant recommend this enough, it had me listening long into the night. Thank you so much netgallery, publisher, narrator and author for this absolute cracker.

I was really looking forward to this sequel that I hoped would fix the unconvincing lolita-esk ending and give us a realistic exploration of child kidnaping/grooming.

Instead we get an increasing amount of bad psychology (which, as someone in the field, is literally painful) before a breadcrumb of realism right at the very very end

If you put that to one side, an enjoyable read, and it's not put me off the author.

*Making a Killing* by Cara Hunter is a gripping addition to the DI Adam Fawley series. The story delves into a cold case involving the disappearance of an eight-year-old girl, Daisy Mason, whose mother was convicted of her murder years ago. When new evidence emerges, Fawley and his team must confront past mistakes and unravel a complex web of secrets. Hunter's storytelling is masterful, blending suspense, emotional depth, and intricate character dynamics. The narrative is enriched by clever formats like newspaper articles and journals, immersing readers in the investigation. This novel is a compelling exploration of justice, truth, and redemption.

This is book 7 in the DCI Adam Fawley series. Im a fan of Cara Hunter and this series. I loved the run down at the beginning of who’s who and where they are now just to give you a recap. I found the blurb intriguing but the format just did not work for me. A big part of the book is made up of emails, typed conversations, and notes with abbreviations of names etc which made listening very confusing and hard to follow. I found I was loosing track of what was happening and just loosing interest in the story to the point I was bored. I can’t say I was overly fond of any of the newer characters but still love the OG’s. Unfortunately this one just didn’t work for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK Audio for the opportunity to listen and review #MakingAKilling

I thoroughly enjoyed this. It's my first Adam Fawley book, and in retrospect maybe I should have started at the beginning. But I don't think it will matter, I am now a fan.

This is a good old-fashioned police procedural / detective, which I love. Adam, Alex and Lily-Rose are great characters, Daisy is fascinating, wicked and devious, and the remaining cast are well-rounded and relatable, from the good to the bad (and there are quite a few of both types here).

I enjoyed the narration and am curious to read more about them. I also enjoyed the history of the area, and the descriptions of the landmarks. I even went and looked up Scold's Bridle (shudder). Quite upsetting.

A healthy 4 stars, I look forward to more.

As a fan of Cara Hunter’s Adam Fawley series, I was excited to dive into Making a Killing, the seventh installment of the series. If you’re new to the series—don’t worry! Hunter does a solid job of giving you a character rundown at the start, which is super helpful (especially if you’re like me and tend to forget who’s who in long-running series).

Now, I listened to this one as an audiobook, and while the narration by Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby, David Blair, and Alexandra Boulton was fantastic, the format just did not work for me. A big chunk of the book is made up of emails, typed conversations, and notes filled with abbreviations like “ffs” (which, let’s be honest, is fine to read but really awkward to hear out loud). It was confusing, hard to follow, and honestly, it kind of took me out of the story. I kept losing track of who was speaking and what was going on—definitely frustrating. I think this book is probably much better in print or ebook format.

As for the characters, I really liked Adam Fawley, especially his relationship with his daughter—it added a nice personal touch. But there were so many detectives working on this case that it became overwhelming. I get that in real life, investigations involve a whole team, but in fiction, it just felt cluttered and made it even harder to keep up (especially with the audiobook format).

Overall, I don’t think this is a bad book—it just wasn’t the right format for me. If you’re planning to check it out, I’d recommend picking up the physical or digital version instead of the audiobook. That way, you won’t get lost in the endless stream of email exchanges and case notes.

Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollings UK Audio for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

I was really excited to hear/ read Cara Hunters return to DCI Fawley as it’s been a long while since the last story and this one follows on from the first story and eight years on from the mystery of Daisy Masons disappearance from a party held at her parents home, her body has never been found but she is presumed dead, and as much as I enjoyed it I found the ending really disappointing, so much so I actually missed the ending listening to the audio book and I had to go back 30 minutes to try and make sense of it, that said the narrators were great.

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I want to thank Netgalley for approving me for the ALC of this book.

This book is part of a series but it can be read as a standalone (which is what I did). When evidence found from a murder scene is linked to an old case DI Fawley and the team have to start their investigation again.

I enjoyed listening to this one and got through the audio very quickly. I love cold case stories so this was right up my street. There were a few twists and turns along the way and we were left with a bit of a cliffhanger. However I did find the ending felt a little flat.

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Synopsis-In 2016, eight-year-old Daisy Mason vanished from her Oxford home.
Her disappearance made the national press and the final culprit shocked everyone. DCI Adam Fawley remembers the case well, he arrested Daisy’s mother for murder himself.
But her body was never found.
Now, forensic evidence at a current murder scene calls the whole case into question. DCI Adam Fawley and the team are brought back in to investigate. And they all have one question on their minds.
What really happened to Daisy Mason?



My thoughts …


There’s nothing quite like diving back into the world of DCI Fawley and his team, and what a case to return to—Daisy Mason’s disappearance is the kind of mystery that keeps you turning the pages.

The way the story is told is clever—mixing in everything from WhatsApp messages to newspaper clippings. I Love when an author plays with format like that; it makes you feel like you’re part of the investigation, piecing things together alongside the detectives. And then you throw in Daisy’s own voice plus the psychological depth from Carl Jung’s theories? That’s adds an extra layer of intrigue.

The plot DNA twists, wrongful imprisonment, a tangled web of police forces… so much to unpack. The mix of new characters-gets a little confusing, but the police procedural element is strong.

As for Daisy herself—what a question! Is she a master manipulator or a victim of something bigger? That moral ambiguity makes for the best kind of thriller, where you’re second-guessing everyone right until the end. And speaking of the ending… “some loose ends, some questions”—frustrating or utterly brilliant. A great read !

A welcome follow-up to 'Close to Home' where 8-year-old Daisy Mason disappeared from her parents' home. Her was convicted of her murder despite no body being found. Now 8 years later Daisy's DNA is found on a recent murder victim. Can DCI Adam Fawley correct his past mistake? A clever plot with a fabulous ending. Great narrators.

A few years ago, I came across a thriller called "Close to Home" by Cara Hunter in my local bookshop and, thinking the storyline sounded interesting, I decided to buy the book. I didn't know back then, that Cara Hunter would become one of my favourite authors and that I would eagerly await each new book,whether part of the DI Adam Frawley series, or a standalone.
Now, a few weeks ago, I was very fortunate to receive an ARC of the digital book which I loved and since, then I've received a copy of the e-audiobook which is also fantastic, with the narration provided by Emma Cunniffe and Lee Ingleby, bringing the characters to life.
The author commences the novel with a brief intro to the team, which is an inventive idea and one that I would love to see other authors adopt as this makes it easier for new readers to follow the series and also serves as a handy reminder for fans.
"Making A Killing" is the seventh novel in the series, and this time around, Hunter has opted to return to one of her most popular storylines - the case of Daisy Mason from "Close to Home". While it's not necessary to have read the earlier work in order to read this upcoming book, I decided to indulge myself my re-reading the first book.
In Making A Killing, Frawley and his team, must face the shocking reality that they made a terrible mistake 8 years earlier and that Daisy and Kate are now responsible for a vicious murder. They must both track down the duo, and also determine, if they are really working together, or preparing to betray each other.
The storyline moves at a cracking pace and I love how Hunter has included her trademark elements such as comments from social media, interview transcripts, reports etc. This adds an extra element to the storyline, showing the reader that the case is perceived in the wider community and also where the ideas of the team are being directed.
Hunter has a knack for developing a twist and it's impossible for me to tell where the storyline is going. Each story is completely different but equally entertaining and I always look forward with excitement to her latest novel.

Making a Killing boasts the superb return of a much loved detective inspector - Adam Fawley. He is called back to an old case, which was the missing and presumed dead 8 year old Daisy Mason. Her mother is serving a life sentence for the crime, but a body was never found. In Making a Killing, a body of a woman is found, with hair from Daisy, which could only have been placed there i recent times. Could Daisy still be alive 8 years on from her disappearance? The case is reopened alongside the current case with detectives from both units on board. The format cleverly uses excerpts from case notes, profile pages, interviews and calls to relay the story. This translates well for the most part in the audiobook version - pictorial references are missed, but it does work well with the media links. The audiobook is a lengthy 12 hours, but the parallel cases, myriad persons, and plot reveals hold attention. There are clever links to other books like Murder in the Family and the podcast that will please fans of the series. You could read or listen as a standalone as you are given the bones of the first case, but you would be missing out on such a fab series! I enjoyed the audiobook and will also pick up a printed copy. #makingakilling #carahunter #netgalley