Thank you for the opportunity to read this book. This is right up there with the best books written. It had everything I have read the previous 2 and even though it 3rd in line it does not disappoint it is as good as the first and so many things happen and its keeps you guessing until the end like the birthday.. She is an amazing author so much so I am reading the other series she has written. Top marks for this book fully recommend and you be a fool not to enjoy it!!!

I was delighted when I saw the third book was out in the Det Natalie Ward series and what a belter! Carol Wyer has a way of weaving a great plot while giving us more about the characters, Natalie has a lot going on at home, is her husband back gambling, unfortunately she has not time to even think about it as the body of a teenage girl is found beside a bin in the park, having been reported missing the day before after not making it home from school. When another girl disappears and her body turns up at a fly tip close to her home, Natalie doesn't know what or who she is chasing, with no clues and no evidence, can she find the suspect before more bodies turn up..... as she delves into the lives of these young girls, one thing becomes clear, they have all looked at the same website which dares people to go missing and stay missing for as long as possible and reach the top of the leaderboard….. sick and twisted idea of fun????

Gripped from the turn of the first page right up to the end, I literally could not put it down, I love this series, it just keeps getting better and better, I know impossible right cos how can you improve on perfection.... an absolute must read in my opinion, is it too early to ask when #4 is out!!! he he he

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

The dare is a good example of police procedural suspense novel. Det. Natalie Ward is trying to solve the mystery of 2 teenage girls who go missing and bodies are found the next day. Did the girls meet someone on social media who lured them to their death? Does this have anything to do with the teenage experiment and social platform Dare where teens disappear for 2-3 days to get their families to notice them? There are a number of characters introduced who could be the suspect and Dt. races through time to stop another killing when suddenly her own daughter disappears. Character and plot well written, a book that is a good fast read.

My first book by Carol Wyer even though I have wanted to read one of her books for a long time. Thank You Bookoutre and Netgalley for providing me a chance to review this brilliant book.

The Dare is a very tense and chilling thriller talking about the dangers and pitfalls of accepting social media challenges. The teenage age is a dicey age where the whole world seems against you and if at all the circumstances at home are not happy and positive they become depressive rude and sullen. It is also an age where parents become enemies and friends become the soul sharing partners in crime.

I loved how the author has addressed this issue and manged to convey the worries and angst that a parent faces during the turbulent years and of course social media doesn't aid the cause. The story starts with a missing Savannah then spirals into a bang in 3 days when 3 teenagers with seemingly no connection and at different classes gets kidnapped and choked to death. Natalie Ward and her team are short staffed and when there's an overload of information to sift through and so many suspects to weed out, time becomes a luxury. Absolute delight to read for fans of thrillers!

Another winner by Carol Wyer. I am really enjoying the Natalie Ward series. Great characters great writing equals an awesome book full of twists and turns.
Cannot wait for Carol Wyer’s next book.

Omg this series just gets better. I was hooked from the start and I found myself reading faster and faster as I just had to know what happened. But then again I didn't want the book to finish!

Natalie Ward is a fantastic character and if she was real I'd love to go for a drink with her!

5 stars doesn't seem enough for this thrilling, twist filled, emotional book.

You must read it.

This is the third book in a detective series and I think my favourite of the three. Carol Wyer has the ability to write a really gripping, somewhat disturbing tale that’s you simply can’t put down. As a parent, this book was quite a difficult read but only because it so well written and believable. I love the protagonist, DCI Ward, she is a hard hitting fiesty heroine. I think I may have cheered for her a few times! A really amazing crime thriller. Loved it. Highly recommend xx

5 stars! Wow! I couldn’t wait to start this book and it did not disappoint.

Thirteen year old Savannah Hopkins failed to return home one day after school. Her mother is immediately concerned and begins to try to track her down, catching up with her friends in order to create a timeline of Savannah’s actions. Despite her immediate notification to the police, Savannah’s body is found the following morning in a nearby park.

In steps DI Natalie Ward, the head detective on Savannah’s case. Natalie is a hardworking wife and mother of two who would do anything for her family, including working long hours away from home in order to provide for them.

Unbeknownst to anybody, Savannah will not be the killer’s only victim... and may not even be his first! Natalie and her team must work fast to find a connection between the murderered teens, track down the killer, and stop him before he claims more victims.

Carol Dyer’s The Dare had my total attention from start to finish. It was fast paced, kept me engaged, and just an all-around great read! This book is the third in the Natalie Ward series, but in my opinion, could still be read without knowledge of the first two.

Wow
Having just finished The Last Lullaby (book 2 of the series) I saw this to request on Netgalley and when I was approved couldn't wait to start it.
It's half term with kids off school and I'm working night shifts this week too but even so I just couldn't put it down.
This case was edge of your seat stuff that had you both chewing your fingernails in anticipation and heartbreaking emotionally as you felt for the characters of the story in such hard circumstances. The usual twists and turns kept you guessing as to who was guilty and I couldn't help but wish success for the police team in their endeavour to catch this killer.
Roll on book four

I'm a huge fan of Carol and having read all her books this was a must have.

You never go wrong with any of Carol's books, and this one is another fantastic addition.
Suspenseful edge of your seat plot with engaging real characters.
Do yourself a favor and read this book you'll not be disappointed. I finished it in one day because I couldn't stop turning the pages.

Thanks Netgalley, Bookouture, and Carol for the chance to read this brilliant novel, can't wait for the next one.

Love all of Carols books and this latest one does not disappoint, it is another brilliant read! Such a good plot, that really kept me guessing!

all I can say is omg this was blooming brilliant kept me reading into the early hours absolutely loved it can't recommend this author enough. Go read it you won't be disappointed. Thanks netgallery and Carol for giving me the opportunity to read this truly brilliant.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

Natalie's team is tasked with investigating the murder of a 13 year old girl who went missing on the way home from school. The very next day another girl goes missing, and then a third the following day. This is one of those police procedurals which show how long you can keep going on adrenaline alone!

There were chapters describing the killer's motivation and (mercifully brief) sections describing the girls' experiences. The narrative followed the police investigation in a way that felt realistic; pursuing one lead and interviewing one witness after another, and coming up against one dead end or further twist after another.

The glimpses into Lucy and Natalie's personal lives were just enough to make them more human with detracting from the plot, although I still don't really see why Natalie is so loyal to David.

Highly recommended. I'm looking forward to the next one.

O WOW!!!!! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!! Three Teenage girls go missing and the race is on to find them! Unfortunately its too late for the gorls and their bodies arr found near rubbish dumps!
DI Natalie Ward is heading up the investigation. But Natalie's own personal life is on the rocks too!!
Then Natalie's own daughter Leigh goes missing!! Has the kidnapper struck again or is it because Leigh can't stand listening to her parents arguing anymore!!
This is the third in the series and is by far the best!! Although the previous two were excellent too! I would highly recommend it. Thanks Netgalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this arc.

Tour de Force in the thriller/police procedural! The latest installment of Carol Wyer's DI Natalie Wood series does not disappoint. Well paced and exceedingly thrilling, you are on a race to the amazing finish. Multi-layered and ingeniously plotted, The Dare will have you up very late!

Plenty going on with this book, and its also very realistic.The setting is quite ordinary and involves people going on with their everyday lives, and it makes it all the more believable .I really like the main detective Natalie Ward, she is a very realistic character and I want her to succeed. Not going to give the plot away but the pace of this book was good and the characters were too .The pace and tension were racked up and I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks to netgalley and the Publishers for an ARC.

Yet again Carol Wyer hits the spot, with this thrilling, chilling roller coaster of a story! I think this is even better than Last Lullaby!

When a teenaged girl goes missing, Detective Natalie Ward hopes they will find the presumed runaway safe and sound, but they find her body instead. Her team has barely begun to investigate when word comes of another missing girl, whom they once again find too late. The pressure is on to find the killer before they strike again, and Natalie is horrified when her own daughter disappears.

Once again, I've finished reading a crime thriller by Carol Wyer and could only sit back and think shake my head in wonder at how incredible it was. To be able to feel this way with a standalone book is wonderful, but for it to consistently happen with every single book in a series (or two series, even)? That is pretty darn special.

Tension is a constant in this story, whether it's related to the investigation or the personal lives of Natalie and her team. In this book, Natalie's marriage is going through a particularly stressful time, and as always, I'd be hard-pressed to decide which storyline was the most compelling for me. As fascinating as the investigation itself was, I found myself wanting to linger over her interactions with her husband and children. I care about these characters so much at this point that I would happily read a book based solely on the personal lives of Natalie and other members of her team. I want to know everything there is to know about them! (Particularly Natalie's relationship with her sister... what happened there?!)

The killer's motivation, not to mention the way the girls disappeared, felt particularly chilling. Without giving anything away, I suspect that the thing that ultimately led the girls to their deaths will have readers looking at a certain something in a different light. Yikes, how vague is that?! Don't worry... you'll understand what I'm getting at when you read the book. (Hint, hint)

I am breathlessly awaiting book four in this series. If you haven't started reading the crime-fighting adventures of Detective Natalie Ward yet? Well, it's a good time to get started! (You can thank me later.)

I received an advance reading copy of this book courtesy of Bookouture via Netgalley.

Carol Wyer: The Dare

Review

After Last Lullaby ended on a cliffhanger, I couldn't wait to be reunited with Detective Inspector Natalie Ward and her team. As Natalie has a teenage daughter of her own, the nature of the case means that it has a personal element for her, which gives Wyer the perfect opportunity to give us a further glimpse into Natalie's family and personal life. I enjoyed learning more about her relationship with her husband and her former lover, Mike. Wyer is keeping her cards close to her chest regarding whether Natalie's marriage will survive, and I can't wait to find out more answers.
It is every parent's nightmare that their child goes missing, and through The Dare, Wyer explores the relationships between teenagers and their parents, and questions if a parent can ever really know what their son or daughter is up to. She examines the apps and websites that teenagers access, and this makes for a fascinating premise which feels very relevant in today's world. It is easy to imagine that something similar could happen in real life and this makes the events of the novel truly chilling
I've spoken to Carol Wyer a few times via social media and she seems like a lovely lady. It amazes me that she can create such twisted villains. There are sections in The Dare that are written from the viewpoint of the killer, and these show the reader what the killer is like. It increases the tension in the novel and made me desperate to discover their identity.
It takes Natalie and her team some time to gather some convincing leads in this case. It means that they are locked in a race against time to find the killer before any more girls are reported missing. The search for clues and hunt for the killer is exhilarating and gripped me from beginning to end.

OMG OMG OMG! Fantastic these just keep on getting better and better. Fabulous sorry kept me guessing. Loving following Natalie and her husbands relationship develops. Can't wait for the next one x