Special Agent Nikki Hunt is called to the scene where bones have been discovered in a home that is being renovated. There are toys scattered around, and a trunk that is padlocked looks deeply suspicious. She is intrigued and also a little sad as she thinks about the child who played with those toys. While she is at the house, she receives a call from the sheriff that a 14 year old boy (Taylor Hall) is missing. Needless to the say this case will have to take precedence as she hopes to be able to bring Taylor home to his family. But there is something about those bones that is nagging at Nikki's brain. She is determined to find answers to both mysteries.

As they dig into the Hall family, there is also something in that house that is just not quite right. Everything is just too perfect. My antenna went up immediately. There were many puzzle pieces with more than one case going on at one time, but the author keeps the story on task so that you don't lose where this one is headed. Something horrible happened in the past on that farm, but there is also something sinister going on now.

This wonderfully penned mystery will keep you on your toes as everything comes to a head with twists that I did not see coming. There was a good mix of suspense, intrigue, secrets and deceit to keep you wondering just exactly what is going on in this small town. I love the character of Nikki Hunt. There is one particular instance when she puts a local attorney in her place, and I wanted to cheer. She is fiery, laser-focused and always ready to take on the bad guys. She is definitely someone you want in your corner.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

FBI Special Agent Nikki Hunt has a lot on her plate and takes us with her as she is called upon when a body is found boarded up. There are a lot of moving parts in every Nikki Hunt novel that take you on a twisty thrill ride. Blended family, missing children and more. Two horrific topics that occur daily were dealt with gently off the page, spousal abuse and pedophile. I did get a little lost with all the different names as they intertwined, but that's on me. I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes law enforcement that is about people who care and happenings that in reality take place all over the world and we read as fiction. Thank you for the advanced copy. I freely share my honest thoughts and opinions. # LittleChildGone #NikkiHunt #StaceyGreen #Bookouture #NetGalley

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Nikki Hunt is one of my favorite female characters. Strong and feisty and always looking for the truth, someone who takes on the darkest of evil to help bring justice for the innocent and to stop monsters in their tracks; Always a clock ticking ride as you fly through the pages. Could an unsolved mystery of the past be a clue to her newest case involving a missing child? You will not want to put this book down as the twists in her case unravel a dangerous predator.
You have done it again Stacy Green! An awesome un-putdownable edge-of-your-seat ride!

Another great read in this excellent series. It’s all about the main plot this time when a friend of Nikki’s finds human remains in a house he has just bought. An engrossing twisty turny tale then unravels. Meanwhile two other cases simmer along and suddenly links are made, secrets uncovered and a legacy of abuse uncovered.
There is not much development in the subplot this time, but that said it’s lovely to catch up with the cast of characters that have come to feel like friends.

Another intense case for Nikki Hunt!
A reno job unearths two skeletons and some teenage boys’ disappearances have gone unsolved.
Nikki tries to find clues to connect the cases but her investigations is slow going.
I kept asking where is that kid and I suspected many things were off about a certain family but one thing I was afraid happened fortunately did not.
It’s a tense read and as always the writing is superb!

4.5 stars

Little Child Gone by Stacy Green is the 10th in the FBI Agent Nikki Hunt series, and looks at the case of a missing 14-year old boy, as well as a cold case.

First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Bookouture, and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

 

Series Background:    (Contains spoilers from previous books)
Nikki Hunt is an FBI Agent whose parents were murdered when she was young.  Their real killer is now behind bars, after she helped free Mark Todd (who she originally helped incarcerate). She now lives with his brother Rory, and family dynamics are settling down. She has a young daughter (Lacey), and her ex-husband (Tyler) was murdered by a serial killer (Frost) who is also now behind bars, and is apparently Nikki's half-brother.  Nikki heads the BAU unit based out of St. Paul Minnesota.  Her team consists of Crime Scene Analyst Courtney Hart and Agent Liam Wilson.  They work closely with Sheriff Kent Miller.  She has a new boss, Henry Garcia...and the verdict is still out.




My Synopsis:    (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions)
The remains of a woman and child are found in an abandoned farmhouse when the new owner decides to renovate.  Lye had been used, so there isn't much left to identify them, but Nikki has some time, and wants to find out what happened.  Apparently the housekeeper and her three children disappeared from the farmhouse one night, and were never seen again.  If so, where are the other two children?

But Nikki and the team get side-tracked when 14-year old Taylor Hall goes missing.  Jared, his father, is sure he just ran away again, because he's not getting along with his mother.  But Taylor's mother Christy is beside herself with guilt and anxiety.  The other children, Amelia, Caden and Penny are just worried, and swear Taylor would not leave them behind.   Although Taylor is not Jared's,  he really looked up to his new father, blaming his mom for all the problems.  Whispers about Christy's drinking habits have reached far and wide, and the perfectly groomed children and beautiful home puts doubts in Nikki's mind.  There are secrets in this household.

There is already another child missing in the area, and the team wonders if there is a connection.

When Nikki finds a note in Taylor's locker that seems to tie-back to the old farmhouse, the investigation takes another turn




My Opinions:
This was a really good addition to the series.  Nikki Hunt is a wonderful character.  Her compassion, empathy, and determination to find the truth once again shines through. Liam and Courtney also have the same characteristics, so they make a good team.  I love Sheriff Miller.

I like how the story went back and forth between the housekeeper's story, and the Hall family.  This worked very well to keep us a little better informed.

The story looked at physical, mental, and emotional abuse of both adults and children.  Manipulation was a key factor.   This is a complex tale, with a lot of characters, as the story involves three different cases being investigated  The plot, although somewhat predictable, had a number of twists.  There was one twist right at the end that I did not see coming.

This book is fast-paced, and action packed.  So, pay attention!

Definitely recommend this series....and do yourself a favour, read them in order!

I’ve really enjoyed the Nikki Hunt series overall, and Nikki and her team remain a big part of why I keep coming back. Their dynamic and dedication always draw me in, and this book continues to build on that strength.

That said, this wasn’t my favorite in the series. The plot—missing children, dark family secrets, an old case resurfacing—felt a bit too familiar. It’s a compelling premise, but lately, I’ve read several thrillers with similar setups, and this one didn’t manage to bring quite enough freshness or surprise to stand out. Maybe it’s just timing, but I didn’t feel as gripped as I usually do with Nikki’s investigations.

That said, fans of the series will still find plenty to enjoy here, especially in the character moments and the emotional undercurrents. It’s a solid addition, and it is well worth a read!

Wow book 10 already with Special Agent Nikki Hunt, Nickki is juggling motherhood & missing teens, when she gets a call of two bodies found in a recently purchased farm house that has been abandoned for years, The bodies have been their for a number of years and now she has a cold case to deal with as well. Stacy Green does a great job at keeping the tension & pace up to a satisfying end, I look forward to the next instalment.

Special Agent Nikki Hunt was called to the old abandoned farm by Matt, the man who had just purchased it. He'd found something terrible and wanted her help. The bones of two victims was in one of the rooms, hidden away. When the history of the house came to light, Nikki wondered if the bones belonged to any of the family who had gone missing ten years prior. As she began digging into the case, she was called to a home nearby. The fourteen year old son, Taylor Hall, had gone missing. With two other cases of missing teens, one who'd been found dead, one still missing, Nikki wondered if they were connected. Her blood ran cold.

While Nikki and Sheriff Miller investigated both cases, they could see there were secrets in the Hall household. Christy was a drinker; Jared was a caring family man and a surgeon at the local hospital. Both parents loved their children although Taylor and his mother often clashed. Amelia, Caleb and Penny had a close bond with Taylor and were distraught he was missing. As Nikki came closer to the answers she sought, she was concerned the results wouldn't be good...

Little Child Gone is the 10th in the Nikki Hunt series by Stacy Green and another spectacular episode in the series. She always manages to ramp the tension up, and this one was no different. Fast paced with an electric atmosphere, it is set in the freezing, snow and ice filled terrain of mountains and woods, which sets the suspense and anticipation on high! I'm already looking forward to #11. Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley & Bookouture for my digital ARC to read and review.

This is a typical police procedural, with investigations and some action afterwards. The characters are great, and the plot is very good. The storytelling is also good, except the chapters going back in time, as this would not be known to the investigators.

My thoughts:
Another fast paced and addictive read from author Stacy Green. I look forward to each book in the Nikki Hunt series.
I was hooked right away with the plot in Little Child Gone.
✅Cold case
✅Missing teens
✅Dead bodies in a wall
I was definitely kept guessing as to what was going on!
Highly recommended series for crime mystery thriller fans. It would be best to read the series in order so you get the background story about each character.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Little Child Gone by Stacy Green
Holy. This was intense from the first line. This story was dark and twisted. It was extremely fast-paced and contained so many secrets and lies.

When I was approved for this book, I didn’t realize it was book 10. So, I spent the past few weeks reading the previous books, and I am so happy with this series. The writing, plot, characters, and action are so well done.

I love Nikki and her team. These characters have become so special to me. Their bond and chemistry are beautiful. I’ve enjoyed the development and growth.

This book was heavy but well written. I love how Stacy curates a story and maintains so much tact while dealing with heavy topics.

This series has been so good. This book was everything we have come to expect from this author. A dynamic story and engaging plot keep the reader captivated. I am already looking forward to the next adventures with FBI agent Nikki Hunt.

Publication date: May 19, 2025
Publisher: Bookouture

FBI Agent Nikki Hunt returns in a blockbuster of a story. That sees her called to a friends house when his renovations uncover bones and a story of a missing house keeper and her three children who mysteriously disappeared.

But just as Nikki and forensics start to uncover just who these bones belong too and what happened to the housekeeper known only as Ms Smith. A teenager called Taylor Hall disappears and a desperate hunt ensues to find him.

However, when Nikki and the sheriff head to the high school to interview staff and friends Nikki discovers a link to the recently discovered bodies. Which leaves Nikki questioning everything and then a phone call blows the whole case wide open.

And with big twists, tension and an edge-of-your-seat conclusion. This was another cracking addition to the series and I would thoroughly recommend it to all.

Nikki Hunt is an intelligent woman, caring mother and hardworking agent. She’s usually working the most difficult cases, however her case load slowed up. She was asked to look at something in an abandoned extension off an old home being renovated. It wasn’t pleasant but that’s her job and she does it well. Aside from this cold case she is also working a possible kidnapping case that just doesn’t sit right with Nikki. Despite all the trauma in her world Nikki is highly respected by peers and civilians, while there are a few on the side of dislike. The entire series is wonderful with the kind of suspense you enjoy reading but hope won’t ever happen. The books are connected but only through Nikki’s personal life, as each book has a new mystery. I was fortunate to read an early copy so I wrote my review voluntarily.

I really missed Nikki Hunt so I was exciiiiited to read this!

The connection between an old case and ongoing cases was fantastically made. Everything made sense and it wasn't too woven.
This time we didn't get much insight in Nikki's private life nor did we see much of the FBI squad which was the only change to the other books. This is not at all a critique, it's just different than the other ones.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story and was actual quite sad when it did end.

I was so excited for another Nikki Hunt book! This wasn't my absolute favorite in the series but I still really enjoyed it! I would have liked more of Nikki's personal life in this book, but the mystery was still fun to read and interesting to solve. I really enjoy this author's fast-paced writing and pace. I will definitely continue to read this series and am already looking forward to the next book! I received a free copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Yet another fantastic book in the Nikki Hunt detective series. Nikki and her team are called out by one of their friends after they found a body in the house they had just bought to do up. This soon turned into two bodies which by the look of them had been there quite a while. The hunt began to find out who they were and what happened to them.
A fast paced book throughout. Highly recommend.

In the end, a really good hunt!👦❄

It wasn't until the second half that I really got taken up in this Nikki Hunt case of missing kids and a bizarre cache of bones in the closet of a large house recently purchased for reno. Once a fresh investigation with a teenager who had just diasappeared kicked in, I felt Nikki's case became more urgent and easier to follow. There were some good twists in the end that I had never expected and, as always, I loved the dramatic climax.

The story provides flashbacks to a family who went missing on an August night without explanation. Not too often, but the glimpses of them had a good note of suspense and dread.

This is a series I've followed for a while and I always look for the next release. This one confused and disappointed me a bit because it includes too many different law enforcement branches and agencies, particularly in the beginning when it focuses on some older cases still to be resolved.

Not a miss for me but certainly not my favorite in the series.

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

Review shared on 5/19/25 on Goodreads and Bookbub, shared with Barnes & Noble.

Nikki Hunt Book 10.

Nikki is at home with her family when she receives a call from an old friend. He has found something and needs Nikki's help. What he shows her is beyond anything she had imagined.

Working to discover what happened she gets a call about a missing 14yo boy. Is it connected to other similar cases nearby? Nikki and the team must work flat out to discover the truth.

I was totally hooked from that prologue and flew through this book in 2 sittings. I love this series and can't wait to read more.

This is the latest read in the ever improving series of FBI agent Nikki Hunt. The characterisation is always good, especially young Lacey, and this is an easy read with a clever plot. A good bit of suspense and a bit of a ride as Nikki tries to figure out a cold case as well as investigating a missing teenager. The pacing is steady, with a few twists and I really liked the ending. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.