It’s been thirty years since a play date then ten year old Anna and her friend went on turned into a nightmare. Anna identified the man who bundled her friend into a van as local weirdo Bill Cawley, and even though a body was never found, Cawley went to jail for murder. Now Cawley is free and he wants revenge, because he wasn’t the only involved on that terrible day. Creepy and intense

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

Wow. Did not see the ending coming. This book is like spending the weekend with the creepiest kids in town. It kept me engaged until the end and I never felt like I solved the mystery. Solid four

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for the eARC.
In 1989 in the village of Mapledon a little girl goes missing, presumed murdered. Her friend tells the police she saw the girl get into the truck of Bill 'Creepy' Cawley, a man hated and feared by all the villagers. He and his little daughter moved in as outsiders, never fitting in and constantly harassed by the local children. Billy loses his daughter to the authorities and ends up in jail for 30 years for murder.
In 2019 Anna gets a panicked call from her mother, compelling her to return to Mapledon, the 'village from hell' she escaped 20 years ago...Billy is out of jail, will be seek revenge?
We go back and forth in time until we finally come to the final denouement, which is quite the shocker
I had a hard time putting the book down, it's a nailbiter that keeps you up late at night. Definitely recommended!

I Dare You.

SPOILER ALERT

1989
In the small village of Mapledon, after the death of his wife William Cawley is tormented by the local kids playing Knock knock Ginger on his door, and when 10 Yr old Jonie Hayes goes missing, while no body is found, a witness statement and circumstantial evidence puts William "Creepy" Cawley behind bars for her abduction and murder.

NOW
30 yrs later William is free and someone is nailing doll parts to the door of Muriel Fisher, (the woman responsible for getting William's daughter Eliza put into care after the death of his wife, and mother of the only witness, Bella), with threatening messages stuffed inside.

Both Bella and Eliza return to the village in an effort to find out what really happened to Jonie 30yrs ago, who is responsible, and who has been leaving the notes.

This book has many twists and turns and will keep you guessing right to the very end.

Loved this book and recommend it to all those that love a good, suspenseful whodunit

With thanks to Netgalley, Avon books, and Sam Carrington for a free ARC in return for an honest and impartial review.

I Dare You is one hell of a story! Set in a small village with plenty of interfering characters this is one hell of a creepy mystery!
I enjoyed travelling from 1989 to 2019 and seeing how the plot comes together, the characters are well developed and realistic and the tension builds and builds until I could barely take it anymore.... I had to know what happened. When I did find out I was shocked. Then there’s more twists! The ending is a little disappointing but I think that’s just because the rest of the story was so strong.

I very much enjoyed this book I love this authors mind .a town full of secrets and lies .two friends go out to play knock and run at bill Cawley s ,one does not come back am not saying no more this book moved me the children where scarey. how one person thinks can take the law in there own hands this is a must read .

I absolutely loved this book, it was like spending time with the creepiest children ever. I didn’t expect to love this as much as I do. I definitely recommend this book. An absolutely fantastic read which I didn’t want to put down.

This was the first book I have read of Sam Carrington, it won't be the last. Excellent thriller which I felt compelled to keep reading until I had finished the book. The story was gripping and I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Now looking forward to reading more of this author's books.

When you're children, nothing bad can happen right? Bella and Jonie are always together in their small village where everyone knows everyone else. Their favourite game is knock knock ginger, especially on creepy old Cawley's house.
Billy Cawley is arrested after Jonie goes missing and spends 30 years in jail, but he's out now insisting he's innocent. Is he?
Anna (Bella) returns home to see her Mum in the same village she escaped from thirty years ago. There is something sinister going on when parts of a doll keep being left on her Mum's door, but what isn't she telling Anna.
This is a gripping story that goes very in depth during the present day and back in time thirty years ago. The ending wasn't what I was expecting, but I think I was hoping for it to be slightly different. An enjoyable book none the less.

I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Sam Carrington expertly navigates us through time to depict the story of those involved in the disappearance of Jonie Hayes. With many twists and turns this book had me racing through the pages! I also found the characters to be thoughtfully composed and extremely unnerving!     Absolutely fantastic!

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Wowa if your not one for minding missing sleep. Then I.defiantly can more than recommend this book. It’s absolutely awesome. It’s literally full of superb suspense. Twist and turns. In every chapter. You can not begin to guess the outcome. If you tried. I bet you would be wrong until almost the last couple of pages. It’s cleverly written book. One once you start will definitely struggle to put down. . Anna and Lizzy return to a village. One to try to find the truth. The other one to check on her mum. Anna and Lizzy become embroiled In some strange behaviour taking place. A few day of the anniversary of a missing girl 30 years prior. Also the man accused of her murder has just been released from prison. All those people who do everything best for the village. Anna’s mother is the leader of the ladies meetings held every Thursday..... This truly is a book you DO NOT WANT TO MISS. ............. fantastic must read

OMG!! This was one amazing page turner, I literally couldn’t put it down, was even reading it whilst cooking dinner!!

Another fantastic book from the ever talented Sam Carrington.

The book oversees the trials and tribulations of the residents of Mapledon.

I will not give off spoilers but it really does make for interesting reading, and really does keep you guessing until the end. Although I did have a suspicion in the middle!

After the brilliance of The Missing Wife, Sam has, once again, given us readers something to sink our teeth into.

Thank you Sam!!

This is a real edge of the seat thriller. Skilfully crafted, it draws the reader in slowly but steadily. I raced through it, brilliant!

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy. Two children Bella and Jonie being children knock and run from Bill Crawleys home and one disappears. Crawley spends thirty years in jail and swears he's innocent. The story comes to be very interesting when Bella visits her mom years later and parts of a doll are being left at her mom's door. Twisty and suspenseful.

Wow! This book was so good. Really enjoyed it. Will be trying this author again. Will recommend to others 5***

Told over two time zones I Dare You grabbed my interest right away. It's quite a sinister read full of shocks. Children aren't always as innocent as they seem. Or are they?

I will definitely read more of this author's books. I recommend I Dare You as a well written psychological thriller.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this book.

Another fab read from Sam Carrington.
This book is told from 1989 alongside present day.
In 1989, Billy was given a prison sentence for the abduction and probable murder of 10 year jonie. The town is relieved to see the imprisonment of this man who they believe to have abused his daughter, as well as terrorising children.
In the present day, Billy has been released and we learn of the events from that time from the various residents of the town. It appears many of them have secrets they do not wish to be uncovered.
A brilliant read with twists right up to the end. The characters were portrayed with great depth and pulled the reader in to their thoughts and actions.
Highly recommend.

Well Creepy Cawley, creepy kids and secrets upon secrets from a whole variety of people that all seen to have a lot to hide this is a read that gripped me from page one and kept me guessing till the end. Billy Cawley has been released after spending 30 years in jail for the abduction and suspected murder of Jonie a child from the village where he lives possibly as retribution for his own daughter having been taken into care when villagers raised concerns about her welfare. But not all is as it seems and is Billy innocent, what secrets are the villagers hiding because there sure is some weird stuff happening in this book !!
It’s a well written read with some great characters and as we go back and forward between past and present its a book I can highly recommend for those who like me love a good mystery that isn’t so obvious.
My thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for giving me the chance to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

A 5* gripping read that will keep you in suspense from chapter to chapter and will leave you utterly speechless come the end.

30 years ago a little girl was thought to have been captured and murdered by the village weirdo, Bill (Creepy Cawley), following a game of Knock, Knock Ginger. Fast forward to 2019 and Anna is drawn back to where she grew up by her mother, who is worried as strange things are starting to happen to her. Anna’s return to the village of Mapledon coincides with Bill’s release from prison, was he guilty of the crime he was convicted for? Or is there more to the story and who knows more than they’re letting on? Things don’t seem quite right and Anna is determined to get to the bottom of it all, as is another person who has also returned to the village she once lived in.

The chapters skilfully switch between that fateful day in 1989, the days/weeks surrounding it and the present day. It’s well thought out and cleverly written, with twists and turns aplenty.

‘I Dare You’ to read this fantastic new Crime Thriller. Out Dec 12th.

Thank you to Sam Carrington, Net Galley & Avon Books for my ARC of this book.

Book Description-
AN INNOCENT GAME. A SHOCKING CRIME. A COMMUNITY FULL OF SECRETS.
Mapledon, 1989
Two little girls were out playing a game of dares. Only one returned home.
The ten-year-old told police what she saw: village loner Bill ‘Creepy’ Cawley dragged her friend into his truck and disappeared.
No body was found, but her testimony sent Cawley to prison for murder. An open and shut case, the right man behind bars.
The village could sleep safe once again.
Now…
Anna thought she had left Mapledon and her nightmares behind but a distraught phone call brings her back to face her past.
30 years ago, someone lied. 30 years ago, the man convicted wasn’t the only guilty party.
Now he’s out of prison and looking for revenge. The question is, who will he start with?

Two little girls were playing a game of dares
The ten year old girl had Bill dragged her away
He got 30 years in prison and now his revenge comes back
I got an ARC from AVON

The suspense was good, but dragged a bit in the end. Could have been better if it was cut short. The reasons for the family to settle in the village was not convincing. The cover is nice. 3.5 stars

I Dare You by Sam Carrington is brand new and coming out on December 12. I read and loved her book, The Missing Wife and was so excited to read this one too. Fans of suspense will not be disappointed. This is a great book that hooks you right away, that’s the best sign that a story is going to be good- when the beginning captures your attention.

Mapledon, 1989
Two little girls were out playing a game of dares. Only one returned home. The ten-year-old told police what she saw: village loner Bill ‘Creepy’ Cawley dragged her friend into his truck and disappeared. No body was found, but her testimony sent Cawley to prison for murder. An open and shut case, the right man behind bars. The village could sleep safe once again.

Now…
Anna thought she had left Mapledon and her nightmares behind but a distraught phone call brings her back to face her past. 30 years ago, someone lied. 30 years ago, the man convicted wasn’t the only guilty party. Now he’s out of prison and looking for revenge. The question is, who will he start with?

It’s so hard to put books like this down to go and actually attend to real life. I just want to keep reading!

Read Sam Carrington’s other books now and pre-order I Dare You here.

This book was fast paced. Hard to put down. It flowed well and it was very well written. It caught hold of me and had me hooked from the start . I was literally on the edge of my seat reading this book.

When Anna left her childhood village she wasn’t intending on coming back but a call from her mum makes her return. 30 years before her childhood friend disappeared and a local man was jailed although a body was never found. Strange things are happening and Anna could be in danger.


This was one of the slow burn books that suck you in and your hooked and devour every page. Great read. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

This was an excellent read , I couldn't put it down . I've read a couple of Sam Carrington's books so I was holding out high hopes for this one and I wasn't disappointed . When Bella was young her friend was abducted by the village "creep " and was never seen again . Bella's evidence helped send him to prison but now after 30 years he is out . Bella now Anna's mum calls her in a state after a shocking discovery so with a sense of foreboding she heads back home . At the same time Lizzie arrives in the village , a journalist but only seeking the truth of her early life in the same village . Their stories cross and they find secrets and lies from way back and a small village whose inhabitants have closed ranks to protect these secrets . brilliant with some good twists .5 stars from me

Absolutely brilliant. I raced through reading this book because I didn't want to put it down. There are secrets galore in the closed knit village and slowly but surely they are revealed to the reader climaxing in a thrilling ending when you find it if you guessed correctly. I must admit I changed my mind a few times. Was an innocent man framed for murder thirty years ago? I Dare You to read and find out.

I loved this book! Just when you think you have figured it out you find out you are wrong. Do yourself a favor and read this book but make sure you have some free time. You will want to finish it in one sitting.

This book was a really good read, had me gripped from the beginning, didn’t quite keep me guessing until the end , but did have many surprising twists and turns.

Thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for my review. I really really liked this book. I felt hypnotized by the story and the narration style of the author. I felt like I couldn't do anything else other than keep reading to find out what had happened to Jonie. I also loved "The Missing Wife" Loved loved loved the twists and secrets especially how skillfully they were served. Brilliant!

In I Dare You, two little girls are out playing dare games but only one of them makes it home. The village “creep” is accused and incarcerated for the murder, although no body was found, based on the testimony of the other girl.

Fast forward 30 years and Creepy Cawley has been released from jail, and it looks like he’s come back for revenge. Everyone in this village is hiding something and someone knows the truth about what really happened that day 30 years ago.
Told in past and present time lines, this was a pretty entertaining read which brought more lies and corruption with every turn of the page. How well do you know and trust your friends? 3.75⭐️

I Dare You by Sam Carrington is yet another compulsive read from an author who continues to raise the bar. I was pulled into this multilayered mystery from the first page, and the superbly executed plot held me captivated from beginning to end.

In 1989, in the village of Mapledon, two little girls are playing a game of dares when one of them goes missing. Ten year old Jonie Hayes is never seen again, and the tightly knit community is quick to accuse and condemn local loner Billy 'Creepy' Cawley for the young girl's murder. Thirty years later, Cawley is released from prison, and many of the residents of Mapledon fear that he will return with vengeance on his mind. After all, this is a community that has been hiding secrets and propogating lies for three long decades. Will the truth, at last, finally out?

This is a tense and emotive read that kept me fully engaged as the mystery of a long ago murder unfurls. This one will certainly keep you guessing.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC.

This book was so good! I honestly could not put it down. The story is told from multiple perspectives and multiple time periods but it flows together so well. I found each part to be interesting which I don't always find when reading a book that is formatted this way. This is a story of the lasting impact of a childhood game that went wrong and it kept me hooked from the start. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a well written thriller with a great twist! I find that sometimes the "great twist" is unbelievable or a bit of a let down but I did not see the ending of this book coming at all.
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book pulled me in from the first page,, Although it is set in a variety of times and is told from a variety of perspectives,I found the short chapters and strong distinctive characters, kept the story flowing with minimal confusion on my part.

What started out as an innocent childhood game ends up with terrifying consequences. One girl goes missing and as her disappearance causes shockwaves in her tightly knit community, so does the finger of suspicion point to loner Billy Creepy Cawley.

After having served 30 years in prison for the girls murder Billy has been released, but is he really an innocent man? Was the wrong person convicted? Will Billy come back to the village to seek revenge? Do old secrets and lies always remain undiscovered .? How well do you know your family and friends.?

An excellent addictive read. Full of twists and turns, if you enjoy edge of your seat thrillers then this is definitely one for you!, Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for my chance to read this fantastic book.

A fast paced gripping story with some very creepy children . Definitely worth a read. Great cover too

In a small town in 1989, kids were playing an innocent game of Knock, Knock Ginger. But the man behind the door was being tortured with this game. The children continued to play, but one didn't come home. 30 years later, the killer is being released from prison and there are still many unanswered questions. Will Creepy Cawley come back to his bungalow? Will the community once again live in fear? Or will new information come to light? Follow this story to find the answers.

Gripping! There is no other way to describe this gem of a read. When a young girl disappears in a small Village, all fingers (and a young eyewitness) direct the blame at the local “weirdo” - a widower with a strange daughter. However, is everything so clear cut? Told in multi-perspectives and switching between the disappearance and the man’’s release 30 years later, this book drew me in and kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Packed with intrigue, emotion and small town mentality, I absolutely loved it. Thank you to Netgalley, publisher and author for the opportunity to immerse myself in the twists and turns - you kept me guessing until the very end!

This was an amazing thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. Starting with tragedy in a small town, and a missing child. I think everyone can relate to the fear this causes. It was so emotional and raw yet gripping and tense. There were a couple of twists I saw coming but then bam, a total knockout surprise. I love it when a book can do that.
I also enjoyed the way the story was told, not just in time jumps but something a little different. When in the past it went in reverse order, starting with the incident and then going back further to see what events caused it. I found this to be really unique and super effective.
I highly recommend checking out I Dare you by Sam Carrington. Now I can't wait to check out more titles!
A big thank you to the Publisher and Netgalley for the free copy, all opinions are my own!

A story that had a great many twists and turns. It keeps you guessing until the very end. The story is told both in the present and in the past. Each character is well developed and the way their stories are woven together makes for a great read..

This is the first book I have read by this author and it won’t be the last.

Two children went out to play but only one went home. Thirty years later the residents of Mapledon are finally going to find out what happened to the one who never returned.

A gripping story told in past and present times with plenty of twists to keep you guessing. A great read which I thoroughly enjoyed.

I Dare You is a compelling addictive read .told between two time lines 1989 and present day .In 1989 a young girl goes missing in the close knit community of Mapledon and fingers point at Billy Creepy Crawley and he goes to prison for 30 years .When he is released on licence ,the old secrets and lies of the village are slowly uncovered .I loved the characters and found them very believable .The book is full of twists and turns which I love and it kept me guessing right to the end .! Many thanks to the Publisher the Author and NetGalley for my review copy in return for an honest review .

A gripping thriller that is made to perfection.
There isn’t one moment of stalling, a fast-paced read, alternating between now and thirty years ago, a story full of suspense and twists and so many secrets that you’ll probably think “Oh, this is going to play like this or that “ but it’s not! It’s even more interesting.
Every character in this story has something to hide and when step by step some of the past secrets are unveiled, it feels like it can’t get worse than that but the author has a great way to keep you engaged in the story till the last page turned.
Having to spend thirty years looked up because of a presumed crime may let people think that he’s back for revenge but it’s Bill Creepy Cawley the guilty part in this story? I really liked that we get his pov in the story and how he sees the story and the always misconceptions of an introvert person or a more private one that everyone around him makes without asking or thinking of the consequences.
Honestly, this story is so compelling that you won’t want to put it down or take a break until you’ll find the answers.
Perfect for any reader who loves suspense and on the edge of your seat thrillers.

Sam Carrington's book always grab you and tell a fantastic story. I Dare You was no different and I really enjoying it. It is a twisty story that was not at all predictable. It was clear that the accused was not the guilty party but it was not obvious who the real criminal was. I was not even close when I read those final few chapters. It did take me a little while to get my head around what was happening, but once I figured it all. out I was really intrigued.

30 years ago a young girl disappeared in a small village called Mapledon. The local creepy man, Billy Crawley was arrested and sent to prison. Now 30 years later he has been released. Anna was a key witness in his arrest and returns home for the first time since she left. Her mother is in pieces and terrified that Billy is going to come back to town. Reporter Lizzie also arrives in Mapledon to get the story of the released man. But it is clear that there is more to her interest than just a story. Told from multiple points of view and both timelines, we learn about what really happened that night and who was involved.

Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.

A definite page turner, this complex tale of a young girl’s disappearance 30 years ago has more questions than answers. Anna, now a teacher with a family of her own was the best friend of the missing girl, Jonie and as the years passed she thought about her less but a series of calls from her mother who still lived in the small tight knit community brought the memories back. Her mother had discovered that the man responsible for her disappearance and murder had been released from prison and since then frightening events had caused her to worry and become reclusive. Anna decided to visit her mother and get some answers. Meanwhile Lizzie, a journalist also decided to visit the village of Mapledon, as she too wanted answers to the mystery of what happened all those years ago. A twisty tale that delves into the lives of various villagers, all with secrets to hold on to and resenting the intrusion of outsiders who appear to meddle into their business. Are they just innocent gossips and busybodies or is there something more sinister going on? As the story develops it is clear that certain people know more about what happened than they are prepared to divulge. A well written story that alternates between past and present to gradually reveal the whole shocking truth.

The description of Knock, Knock, Ginger (chap door runaway) took me back to my childhood and recalling how reluctant I had been to take part. There’s no way I’d have been knocking on the door of creepy Cawley. My preference here was in reading about the events of 30 years ago rather than the current incidents. I did struggle a little with the characters and found I had no one I liked enough to root for so didn’t feel quite as involved as I usually do. That said, this one did stick in my head and gave me a bit of a book hangover.

This was my first Sam Carrington book and it will NOT be my last.

I Dare You is a frenetic story of secrets, lies and small town drama. It's a little like....remember the Psycho remake from 1998? Remember the theme song? It's similar to the original but like....faster and somehow scarier. I Dare You is kind of like that. It's a story that you feel like you've read before but it moves faster - back and forth in time - and each twist is somehow deeper than the one before.

Bella and Jonie are friends BECAUSE their mothers are friends. Jonie goes missing and the town 'creep' is blamed for her disappearance and death. 30 years go by and the secrets surrounding Jonie's death start to resurface.

This book is about much more than a missing child. This is about small towns, lies, gossip and how far families will go to support each other.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and Sam Carrington for the opportunity to read and review this book.

An excellent domestic thriller that stays with you long past your bedtime. Incredibly well depicted characters. Kudos to the writer!

The story opens in sleepy Mapledon in 1989 when two young girls are playing a game of (what I knew it as, of knock knock, run away). Of course, local weirdo, Billy Crawley, or "Creepy Crawley" as he's known is the chosen one by the local kids to torment.

It's told in the past and the present and is twisty, unputdownable and for me it was always just one more chapter. And that twist - I never saw that coming!

One day while out playing Anna's (or Bella as she was known then) friend goes missing. Precious moments are lost and her body has never been found. Billy was the prime suspect and went down for 30 years.

It's nearing the 30th anniversary and Anna's mother telephones her begging her to come home as certain untoward things have been happening. Anna's not set foot in the village for 30 years and has no desire to return....

It's a tale of intrigue with a healthy dose of meddling and did one man really spend 30 years inside for a crime he didn't commit? Highly recommend.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy of this book! This is my first book from this author. I thought this was a solid book. It is told between 1989 and present day between different POV’s. I was sucked in from the very first chapter. Although I felt it was a little too drawn out, it kept my interest. The chapters were short and it was a very quick read. I kind of figured out the twist early on but not quite so I was still surprised at the end.

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 stars

This was a really good read. I loved the dancing back between the past and the present as it really helped to develop the characters and the village scenarios. It is an emotional story with lots of unexpected events but the multiple twists at the clinched the rating. I would give more than 5 stars if I could.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to read this fantastic book.

A story set in a tiny village as we read to discover what happened to little Joanie. Told between then and now as secrets and lies unfold. This book is full of unpredictable twists and turns. I really enjoyed this book and the characters. I certainly will be recommending this book.