Thank you to the author and publisher for an e-ARC via NetGalley! That has not influenced this review and all opinions are my own.

This book was great at demonstrating how differently OCD can present in different people, and I am so glad this book is raising awareness!! It’s so important for people to know that OCD doesn’t just fit into one singular box, and it can influence everything a person does.
The characters within this book are so unique and human and I found it quite easy to relate to them. It was slow at times but there were some plot twists that I wasn’t expecting!! The plot was easy to follow and it’s a book you can put down and pick up at any point and still know what’s going on.

Rating: 4/5 stars (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)

Touching on real diagnosis that shows what OCD really is was so powerful. Really good read, didnt hook and grab my attention the whole way through.

What an excellent debut novel from the author, a powerful and compelling thriller which hooked me in from the start. It is a mystery about a group of young people who were in therapy together. I learned so much about OCD, it was very well researched and I really liked the characterisation, especially Field the lead detective. It kept me guessing until the end, which is good but there were a few inconsistencies which rounded my rating to 4*. I would definitely recommend the read and I hope there is more to come from the author and DCI Field. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

This a great debut! 👏🏻👏🏻
Fast paced and a quick read, No Safe Place will keep you invested.

This police procedural is clever and entertaining while it goes into mental health, specifically the many differences of OCD.

I really enjoyed learning more about detective Field and I can’t wait to read more.

Thank you so much Avon Books UK and the author Hannah Brennan for this eARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Highly recommend.

A great read!

Complex storyline taking you into the world of OCD and giving you a real understanding of what life can be like for people suffering from it.

Throwing quite a few red herrings into the mix, it all made sense when you realise 'who did it's.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read an advanced digital copy in return for an honest review.

“I never saw this coming”

This line was included partway through the story, and I agree; I didn’t see the line that would lead to the killer. A great concept and superbly executed. The book provides a deeper understanding of the various types of OCD and gives the reader a better insight, which can often elude a lay person who has little or no exposure to the issues brought on by OCD.

Pacing and plot were ‘spot on’ and included realistic scenarios which fitted with the storyline.

An author I will look out for and read again. 5 Star!

This one surprised me. Yes, it’s a gritty police procedural with a twisty murder case, but what really got me was the emotional depth. DCI Liz Field isn’t your typical detective, she’s older, flawed, and carrying her own trauma, including OCD. And the way OCD is portrayed here? Honest and raw, not just a plot device.

The story keeps you guessing with clever narrative threads and anonymous dialogue that adds a haunting, psychological edge. It’s not without a few slower moments, but the characters felt real, and the tension never fully lets go.

Just finished No Safe Place by Hannah Brennan, and wow—what a ride! This book hooked me from the very beginning. The suspense was real, and every time I thought I had things figured out, another twist hit me out of nowhere.

The characters felt so raw and real, especially the main one—you really get pulled into her world and feel the fear and tension right along with her. I loved how Brennan balanced fast-paced action with emotional depth. It’s one of those thrillers that keeps you flipping pages late into the night (and maybe double-checking that your doors are locked).

If you’re into thrillers with strong female leads, high-stakes danger, and just the right amount of psychological tension, this one's for you.

No Safe Place by Hannah Brennan is a compelling debut novel that combines a gripping police procedural with an insight into the impact on living with OCD.

With a cast of believable, flawed characters. It kept me guessing with twists and turns.

I really enjoyed this, and I am looking forward to seeing what the author brings out next.

This was an impressive debut novel with many twists and turns.

Plot summary: DCI Field is investigating two murders that seem related. A well-known psychologist and one of the students who was in his groundbreaking study many years ago. Lily and Callum live nearby and may be next. Will Field find the murderer in time?

What I liked: This was fast-paced and full of energy. It had an urgent feel, which kept me turning the pages. Lily and Callum have OCD, and Callum's struggles are well-detailed. I really didn't know what was going on. The story is interspersed with an ongoing dialogue, and it's unclear who is talking and what is happening and how it fits into the mystery, The characters are well-developed and real.

Read the afterward. I made me tear up, because the author has struggled with OCD, which is why it comes across as so authentic in the story.

What could have been better: The ending, while satisfying in many ways, was also a little lame, in terms of motive and the reveal of what the dialogue is. There are also a few unanswered questions about how the murder took place.

In sum, this was a gripping read with excellent characterization and a great mix of murder mystery and exploring relationships.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon, and Hannah Brennan for the opportunity to review an advanced copy.

This was a DNF for me and that sucks. It felt like nothing was happening and then there’s strange conversations stuck in the story that they never say. I wanted to like it but it just wasn’t for me.

This book was really captivating. It had me hooked from the moment I started it and really kept me on my toes throughout the entire book. I highly recommend it!

No Safe Place is an outstanding debut from Hannah Brennan. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
D.C.I. Fields and D.S. Riley are completely convincing characters. I really hope this is the start of a series. This is police procedural at its best.
I would definitely recommend this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A strong debut with a topic that I understand all too well. It was handled with care and was well informed. The plot itself was solid, and it was gripping enough to make me want to know what had happened. I enjoyed the added snippets of the doctor/patient conversation throughout, which the ending shed light on and revealed the meaning.

Hannah did a great job in the character's personalities and adding red herrings in to put you on completely the wrong track.

I didn't even cross my mind as to who the killer was, I'll be honest! 😅

This book was beautifully written! It opens the reader up to OCD and the complexities that people don’t truly understand. OCD is sometimes the butt of jokes or people use it as a saying but it’s so much more complex! Callum and Lily’s story was eye opening and also the twists and turns through the book has me reading and not wanting to put the book down.

There were a few mistakes of Sam being listed closer to the end of the book as Ruby’s sister when it was Paige. But nothing edits wouldn’t hurt.

I’m grateful to receive this ARC and I can’t wait for another book!

No Safe Place is a brilliant police procedural which also shines a light on misunderstood obsessive-compulsive disorders. Brennan has crafted a challenging case for DCI Liz Field. Why is someone killing the child psychologist and his patients from a study which took place fifteen years ago? Can Field and her talented team solve the crime before all the patients are dead or the case is reassigned? Can they decipher the clues the killer left at each scene? The clock is ticking but you'll be racing through the pages to get the answers to those questions. This is a wonderful debut with a satisfying conclusion. Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for the advance reading copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

I received an ARC of this novel thanks to NetGalley.
For a debut novel, this was fairly decent. It wasn't as thrilling or keeping me on the edge of my seat as usual thrillers are, but with time, I can see this author writing more amazing novels. It was an easy quick read. I really appreciated the depth Hannah went into about OCD, I love reading books that teach me new things.
3.5 stars for me

No Safe Place is a gripping mystery about a young woman who returns to her hometown after a long time away—and finds herself caught up in dark secrets and danger. As she tries to uncover the truth, the story slowly reveals twists, past trauma, and people who aren’t who they seem.

The writing is easy to follow, the tension builds well, and it keeps you guessing until the end. It’s emotional in parts, but full of suspense.

Good if you like: mysteries, small-town secrets, strong female leads.
Not so good if you don’t like: dark themes or emotional backstories.

You can't beat a decent fast paced crime - thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. No Safe Place did it exactly that.

The main focus of this story is about uncovering the murderer of two dead bodies. However they're linked to a group of then teenagers who were inpatients in a psychiatric facility with OCD. Field who is the leading detective finds that this case hits a little close to home, so can she hold it together long enough to uncover the truth.

I had my mind made up who the killer was so the ending threw me completely, I definitely didn't pin that one down. I loved how twisty this book was always leading you down one route only to have you swerve off course.

A great story with really well developed characters, perfect for crime, mystery and thriller fans.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a digital ARC.

No Safe Place by Hannah Brennan has an interesting concept and a strong start. The story follows a woman who finds herself in danger and has to leave everything behind. I was curious to see where the plot would go, and the beginning pulled me in quickly.

The writing is clear and easy to read, and the author explores some emotional themes like trauma, fear, and survival. I appreciated the moments that touched on how difficult it can be to move forward after experiencing something life-changing.

However, I didn’t feel much tension or urgency as the story went on. The middle section dragged a bit for me. Some of the side characters felt flat. A few plot points were left unresolved, and I finished the book wishing for more clarity and depth.

This book might still be a good fit for readers who like emotional stories about starting over, but it didn’t fully work for me. I am still interested in seeing what the author writes next though!!!!!

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