What's not to like about a book of Nicci French?
This one is off course also, again, a great one. Full of suspense, and hard to lay down.

This book is different to many crime novels because it has a large cast of varied characters, who we get to know well. The main character, Freida, is not always likeable, making her more realistic. Although the main strand of the plot is a body being found under Freida's floorboards, and a revenge plot against her, the story has many threads, and the whole group of people and their stories are interesting. I was worried that I would lose out as this is the seventh book in the series and I haven't read the previous six; but it reads well as a stand alone, though I think readers who have read them all will get even more from it than I did, hence only four not five stars. Overall, a very enjoyable thriller. I will look out for the next one.

This is the first novel I have read by Nikki French. Although I quite enjoyed this book I did feel I was missing out by not having read the others in the series. I did feel that there were too many characters in the novel and at times it did feel rather weak. However it ended on a high which left me page turning.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC.

Loved the finale to this series..didn't disappoint had me hooked all the way through. However I hope this isn't the end for Frieda, I have enjoyed all of Nicci French's novels, as an author duo they tick all the boxes for me. This series has to be their best work yet.. more please

As a great admirer of Nicci French books for many years, I am never disappointed. This has been a wonderful series and I look forward to reading many more. Thanks!

Although I have read Nikki French novels before I have not read one where Freida Klein is the main character. I did not realise that this was a series when I asked to review the title. It would have been much better if I had read the previous six books as there was a lot of references to them. That being said I enjoyed the novel. It was well written and fast paced. I did find the end a little unsatisfactory and felt that a door was being left open for another in the series.

Thanks to Net Galley & Penguin UK for an ARC of this book in exchange for a review. Wow! Nicki French writes yet another 5 star book.
Dr Frieda Klein is once again right in the middle of a police investigation.
A corpse is discovered under the floorboards in her home. Frieda has always known that Dean Reeve is alive & the police now have to accept 7 years later that this is indeed the case.
More crimes are committed, her niece Chloe is drugged and kept captive for an entire weekend, her friend are badly beaten, a police woman who is also a friend of Fried's has disappeared! Is it Dean Reeve or is someone else committing these horrific crimes and targeting those closest to her.
This is a fast paced psychological thriller The reader is left wondering what is next for Dr Klein and will there be another book in this brilliant series..

Whilst I enjoyed this book, I found the first half to be very long and difficult to get through at times. Once I got past the halfway point the book seemed to flow a lot better, and I found myself more interested in the characters and events as it went on

A thoroughly enjoyable book with twists and turns until the end. I particularly liked the way the main character Frieda was portrayed, I got a real insight into her life, her thoughts and feelings, it really drew me in to the book.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. I really like Nikki French books and this was another good read, Bit surprised to be honest how this one was headed but in the end was pleasantly surprised.

This was part of a series which I had not read before. I felt it was slow to start although if you had read the previous books you may not feel this way as I was yet to "connect" with the characters. Once we got the introductions out of the way, this was the dark, twisty novel expected from Nicci. Had me squirming at parts. Well written and a brill read.

This is the 7th novel in French's Frieda Klein series. Klein, a psychotherapist has unearthered a body burried under her floorboards. There is definitely a message here and it seems to come from serial killer, Dean Reeve who has a strangely intimate relationship with Klein. The only problem is, Reeve is supposed to be dead. As Klein's friends and family are targetted, it becomes a race against time to stop whoever is responsible before anyone else is killed. I have read & enjoyed manny Nicci French books before, but none in the Klein series. Although I've clearly missed a lot of backstory, this will still work as a stand alone read. However, I think the reader would benefit from the entire backstory - I can imagine the shock of the 'is he, isn't he dead?' question being amplified many times over for those familiar with the whole story. And no, that's not a spoiler - if you want to find out, you'll need to read this book!

I like crime books!!!! A body found in Freida Klein's house leads to a fast based novel, as her friends are attacked where does it all lead. Really great book and would recommend.

Another great Frieda Klein instalment. I've thoroughly enjoyed each one of the Fried Klein series and can't pick a favourite over any of them. Started this just a few days ago and was hooked from the beginning. Feeling bereft that there are no more days in the week!

Another really good book by Nicci French. I really liked the characters and liked curling up on the sofa to read this book. Nicci French is a brilliant crime writer who writes really well and has plenty of action in her books.

Positives and negatives abound with this book. Starting with the positives: this is a book that will almost certainly keep the reader wanting to know what happens as the plot twists and turns; there are plenty of plot developments; and there is a reasonable development of suspense. However, the positives are matched by negatives: many of the plot twists take the form of rather too familiar cliches; characters are drawn from typical formats; and - most disappointingly - the actions of the police really stretch credulity beyond breaking point. Similar novels often rely on the lead character being able to out-perform plodding police investigations, but this tale also includes actions by senior officers that could not possibly be countenanced.

So far, so disappointing you may think....and yet, perversely, I am drawn to read another Nicci French novel received from Net Galley for review. As ever, one can always over-analyse any work of fiction to yield a review that perhaps fails to capture an overall impression, and this seems to be the case here. I was, however, left wondering how really tremendous Ms French's work could be if it was tweaked to address the areas identified as somewhat disappointing.

Fast paced and gripping from the beginning, it's great to welcome back this motley crew of misfits in murder. Can't wait for the next t one.

Nicci French had done it again with high quality writing which keeps you absorbed and wanting more. As ever a good mix of personalities and their interactions. Frieda Klein, self confident in her opinions but at times unnerved and needing help and support. Fast moving with tension rising as you move towards the end. Despite careful attention to the text and recalling earlier books in the series, I still did not anticipate its ending. All very clever. Perhaps there is still a loose end which requires further examination.........perhaps a sequel?. I certainly hope so.
Highly recommended. Deserves a literary award

I must confess, I have read quite a few books in the Freida Klein series but haven't read the book that immediately preceded this. So, it was quite a shock to have a body turn up under the floor boards of Freida's house! I must go back to read the 'Saturday' book so I can appreciate how we reached that point.

Sunday Morning Coming Down is brilliant and just as interesting as the previous Freida books. The cast of characters is a great, varied collection of friends Freida has made over the years but this book sees them all in danger. The suspicion is that all the troubles that unfold may be Dean Reeve's handy work, but is it? This book holds the twisted, entailed facts and delivers a satisfying conclusion. Quite a cliff hanger too so the next book is not to be missed!

For those looking for a solid psychological thriller with depth, this is a series well worth your time.

Start too slow for me and I gave up. I usually love this author but not this time.