This is the debut novel by Julia Barrett and I will certainly be seeking out more from this author. It is an engaging story and with numerous twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout. The author delves into the issues of mental health, dysfunctional families and relationships where interdependency can lead to misunderstandings and distrust.

Stephanie, married to Adam, is the older sister of Jess whose partner, Matt, has gone travelling ‘to find himself’ because of arguments him and Jess have been having relating to her mistrust.

Adam contacts Jess one morning when Steph has been missing all night and she has taken their newborn baby girl. Totally out of character for Steph, they talk to the police and are both beside themselves with worry. All is not as it seems and the different nuances of the relationships begin to show.

When there is a report of a woman, holding a baby, jumping in front of a train Jess can’t believe it is her sister and as the video footage isn’t clear she sets out to track her down after reading the journals her sister has been writing in daily. Meanwhile Adam is behaving strangely and the trust between Jess and Adam is at a low point.

Thanks to NetGalley, RedDoor Publishing and Julia Barrett for my ARC in return for my honest review. A thought provoking, compelling story, which I couldn't put down.

Excellent read, highly recommended.

A very well written book which has you hooked from the start. Characters which are believable so you really feel their pain. Some interesting twists and turns that you don’t see coming which keep you guessing. What starts out as a simple missing persons case turns into so much more and leads you to places you didn’t imagine you would end up at. A great read which I highly recommend.

Absolutely loved this book! Couldn't put it down until it was finished. Will definitely be recommending to customers at my work!

The author wrote a thriller that started with a bang and just kept going! The twists kept coming, so I couldn't put it down. I cannot wait to read more from this author!

Wow! I have to say, this is one of the strangest stories I’ve read in a while.

There was the main story and then an underlying thread that made my mind whirl with possibilities.

I was able to figure out some of it but I was still guessing and grasping at straws when I got to the end. Definitely a good read.

I loved the dual timelines in this book. The author does a great job of creating tension and making the reader truly care about these characters, even though they're flawed. Wonderful twists and well done!

Excellent intense psychological thriller. I thought I knew where the book was going but then got a shock! Really makes you think about things you may not have before.
Steph goes missing with her new baby. Her sister and husband are left behind trying to figure out why she would disappear. Things are not as they seem.