Loved this book my favourite type of novel
Starts with a couple hiking stumbling across a grave site
Suddenly the FBI, state police and forensic pathologist descend upon a small town called Niche
And then more bodies and a whole world of confusion who is involved and who isn't???
Fast page turning novel. Superb

When You See Me is an outstanding crime detective story that assures Lisa Gardner as one of the best thriller writers of today. It has so many attributes from location, atmosphere, great characters and an intricate shocking plot that is compelling and keeps you guessing to the end.

It has been a long time since I read Lisa Gardner and I worried about reading her new book without some background to her previous books in the series. I have to say, in no way did I ever feel I had missed some history or background to make this story work. This is a unique standalone novel.

Detective DD Warren, Special Security Agent Kimberly Qunicy and serial killer survivor Flora Dane are all fascinating characters, full of energy, depth, intrigue and resolve. While they appear in previous Lisa Gardner novels, there is a freshness to their role in this story. They have been called together as part of a task force to investigate the human remains of a young woman thought to be another victim of the serial killer, Jacob Ness. Flora was once a kidnapped prisoner of Ness for over a year but she killed him as part of her escape to freedom. Flora is psychologically damaged as a consequence and undoubtedly struggles with PTSD and survivor’s guilt. It is fascinating to observe Flora as a very determined person, brave but introspective and places huge barriers against human relationships and a fear of vulnerability. Her good friend Keith may become more if she can overcome her resistance to trust and fight the images of horror she endured.

The task force investigation faces many complex situations in the little town of Niche, Georgia, a town that seems idyllic but gradually darker and darker secrets are revealed. To what extent are the people of Niche involved in the horror unfolding, as more and more women are found buried in the woods? An encounter with a young mute girl, terribly deformed from an accident and living with the mayor and his wife as their niece, brings about a personal mission from DD that she will protect her and get to the bottom of these deaths. The life of the young girl is heartbreaking and gives our sense of justice an adrenaline shot.

The story is told from the perspective of the four main women; Flora, DD, Kimberly and an unknown female. The mix of characters and how they interact with others is wonderfully told and it is absorbing how their dialogue and relationships keep this story full of surprises and fears. Some people are obviously involved behind the masks they present and the ring-leader is elusive and very difficult to guess. A superb psychological mystery that races at a mighty rate, right to the dramatic finale.

I feel remiss not to have read more of Lisa Gardner but this novel has reacquainted an old favourite and I'll be looking for her other books shortly. I would highly recommend this book and author, and I would like to thank Century Books, Random House UK Cornerstone and NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC copy of the book in return for an honest review.

When a skeleton is discovered buried in woods, FBI agents believe they are solving a cold case, and expect a quick resolution. However, when more recent bodies are discovered in the area, it becomes clear that there are more sinister forces at large and a major investigation begins. But is anybody prepared for what they will uncover?

The book starts slowly, with several seemingly unrelated characters and events all jumbled up together. Gradually, however the main storyline begins to take shape and things join up. I’m not convinced that I found the ending believable - is it really possible for so much to be going on for so long without anybody realising - but as a dark thriller When You See Me just about works.

I will definitely be looking out for other books by Lisa Gardner, as this was an enjoyable read.

When You See Me once more brings Detective D.D. Warren and FBI Special Agent Kimberley Quincy together with Flora Dane. With three strong women at the helm, this book is action packed, poignant and thrilling. Flora Dane’s experience at the hands of serial kidnapper Jacob Ness is once more the focus of this story. Gardner skillfully takes Dane on even more of a journey of self discovery when a body discovered in the Deep South may have links with her tormentor. The town the body is discovered in has its own secrets and the threats are very real when the trio start to investigate. Thrilling and exciting with kick ass characters. Just the thing to curl up with on a January evening.

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D. D Warren series is getting better and better with each novel.
In a small town in the Deep South, Flora Dane is part of a task force committed to hunting down every last trace of notorious serial kidnapper Jacob Ness. As his last victim, imprisoned by Ness in a small box for over a year, she knew him better than most. Even after his death, his evil still lingers.
Lisa Gardner's characters are brilliant and narration is at its peak. No one can't ever narrate stories like her. My favourite character was of FBI Special Agent Kimberley Quincy.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK Cornerstone for an advance copy.

This is my first book from Lisa Gardner and I could not put it down, She takes crime thrillers to the next level in this police procedural thriller. Two hikers find human bones in Appachian Niche, Georgia. Seemingly a quaint sleepy town nestled in the mountains…. Has revealed the remains are those of missing Lilah Abenito, victim of now deceased serial killer Jacob Ness. As Detective DD Warren and FBI agent Quincy dig further into Ness’s criminal past it appears he may be responsible for several other missing girls in the area. Joining the taskforce is gifted computer analyst Keith and survivor Flora Dane. Held captive by Ness for over a year, she managed to escape but is still suffering PTSD, she may be the key to uncovering where the missing girls are.

The investigation deepens, on the surface this sleepy little tourist town is not what it seems. Dark secrets are revealed, more bodies are uncovered. I was captivated by the narrative from a young girl Bonita, she watched as her family were murdered, narrowly escaping death herself and taken as a servant living in terror. She is unable to speak due to injuries she sustained, she communicates through drawing pictures. Her narrative of the confinement, the house is sublime I savored every word.

Flora goes back into her past, revealing what Ness did to her in the hope of saving the missing girls. DD and Quincy were brilliant, the forensics and investigative measures and level of detail in this book are second to none.

I highly recommend this book, very engrossing read I cared for the characters, Lisa is a true story teller. I am keen to read more books from her. 5 stars!

A great novel that I very much enjoyed. Strong.characters and a fascinating storyline make for an exciting read. Highly recommended.

This is the first book I’ve ever read in the DD Warren series and I loved it! I had actually no idea this book was part of such a long series and didn’t find at any point that to enjoy it fully I should have read all the previous books, as the author gives enough information about the characters backgrounds to make this a standalone story. I now want to read the whole series though as I enjoyed this so much!
The story is gripping and suspenseful and brilliantly written in the perspective of the four main characters DD, Kimberly, Flora and the girl. This is a very well used format, but one that works and helps you get to know each character in turn and revels the story bit by bit.
I loved that the main characters are four strong women that don’t need a man to catch the bad guys.
I really look forward to the next book to find out what will happen to all the characters.
Many thanks to Random House UK and NetGalley for letting me review this book and discover this author!

This is the eleventh book in the Detective DD Warren series. I have been hooked since book one!!

Flora Dane was kidnapped and kept captive by Jacob Ness for 472 days, she is a survivor.

When a mass grave is discovered in Georgia, FBI Special Agent Kimberley Quincy partners up with DD Warren, as they suspect the bodies may be early victims of Jacob Ness. Flora the only survivor goes with the team alongside Keith a Computer Analyst who is close to Flora.

When more bodies are uncovered it becomes apparent that they may be more than one perpetrator at work. This thriller kept me engrossed, no one can be trusted and there are secrets galore.

Loved the ending and looking forward to seeing what happens to Flora and Bonita.

Be warned this is a highly addictive series. I highly recommend this author!!

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.

When You See Me is the eleventh instalment in the Boston, United States-based Detective D.D. Warren series, also featuring her colleague FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy, and I am overjoyed to discover this is a series that is still going strong... and then some! It isn't necessary to have read any of the preceding books before deciding to pick this up as the bulk of the plot is self-contained; they also don't require you to read them chronologically, although I feel more enjoyment can be achieved by doing so.

FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy and Sergeant Detective D. D. Warren have built a task force to follow the digital bread crumbs left behind by deceased serial kidnapper Jacob Ness. When a disturbing piece of evidence is discovered in the hills of Georgia, they bring Flora Dane and true-crime savant Keith Edgar to a small town where something seems to be deeply wrong. What at first looks like a Gothic eeriness soon hardens into something much more sinister...and they discover that for all the evil Jacob committed while alive, his worst secret is still to be revealed. Quincy and DD must summon their considerable skills and experience to crack the most disturbing case of their careers—and Flora must face her own past directly in the hope of saving others.

This is the best book of the series so far and I've said it before and I'll say it again: Ms Gardner is the best-kept secret of the crime genre and is terribly and criminally underrated. I raced through this book desperate to discover who was responsible for the trail of destruction. Gardner’s writing hooks you in at the very beginning and your attention never shifts until the last page has been turned. There are twists and turns aplenty, multiple points of view giving us a more rounded and interesting narrative and intriguing personal stories. The author barely gives you time to breathe between reveals and surprises and the action is non-stop throughout. With so much excitement and tension being built up I was on the edge-of-my-seat due to this beautifully written, convoluted story. Highly recommended. Many thanks to Century for an ARC.

I’ve read most of the books in this series and this one really had me hooked from the first few pages.
Flora is asked to help when DD and Kimberley are asked to investigate the discovery of bones out in the mountains as they think it’s linked to Jacob Ness.
Keith goes along too and soon they are all tangled up in a place that holds many secrets.
A young girl witnessed the execution of her mother and as the bullet hit her too, has lost the ability to speak. She’s being held against her will as a maid and other girls have died around her.
The Sheriff is confused by each and every revelation as he had no idea his quiet town had turned into a place of murder and corruption.
I loved the final few chapters and had to race through them as I was desperate to know how it ended.
‘The Bad Man’ as Bonita calls him, is terrifying and with his business at stake wants to kill everyone, and it’s a real nail biting fight to the end.
I love this series and look forward to reading more about DD Warren.
Thanks to Random House UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Another of my favourite authors and I love this series featuring D D Warren and her team. This tale is very dark. Full of tension and suspense, heart in your mouth moments. This book was hard to put down. Switched off my phone and takeaway ordered. This read had me glued to my seat. Tapping my kindle faster and faster. I have never been disappointed by a book by this author and I am glad to say this read is a Bobby Dazzler. If you want a book that grabs you by the throat and only lets you go when you have turned the last page then this is the book for you.
I would like to thank the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

Hikers find the skeleton of a young woman off trails near the small tourist town of Niche, Georgia. It is thought to be the work of serial killer and rapist Jacob Ness, now dead. A taskforce is formed to investigate. More human remains are found, and there are doubts as to whether Ness, or at least Ness alone, could be responsible. What secrets lurk in Niche....?

An atmospheric psychological thriller. It took me a little while to get into it, but then I began to turn page after page. It is part of a series featuring Boston detective D D. Warren, but I didn't feel at any disadvantage in not having read any of the preceding books.

When you see me by Lisa Gardner is a 4 star read.
This is a fantastic addition to this series, the story flowed through each individual telling their part in this. The characters were brilliantly written, this author knows how to tell a tale that will have you thinking about it long after the last page.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book through Netgalley.

I took a little longer than usual to get into this book, but still found it enjoyable. The characters were well described and once into it I was kept gripped. Thanks to the author and Netgalley for an advance copy in return for an honest review

I didn't take to this book unfortunately. I couldn't relate to any of the characters and I found the novel slow moving and a real struggle to plough through.

Thank you to Netgalley, Lisa Gardner and Random House for this advanced copy in return for an honest review.

Gripping, thrilling and suspenseful - When You See Me ramps up the tension with each turn of the page. Brilliantly written, it will keep you hooked to the very end. Thank you to NetGalley, Random House and the author for the chance to review.

I love this D.D Warren series by Lisa Gardner. I haven't read them all but I would recommend, at least reading the first one to get an understanding of the characters.
A couple out hiking in the mountains of Georgia find a skeletonised body. When the victims identity is learned F.B.I Agent Kimberley Quincy thinks it may be another undiscovered victim of serial killer Jacob Ness. So she invites the people that knew him best to join a taskforce set up to investigate. A huge search operation soon finds more shallow graves but the more they discover the less and less likely it seems to be Jacob's doing. Which means theres another monster out there preying on innocent women and girls. It must be someone local to know his way around the mountains so the team start their investigations in the nearest small town. The team must work together to stop anymore women and girls being killed. Can they figure out who the killer is and also, who''s been helping and protecting him all these years? They do say " it's always the last people you would expect" and that is very true in this story.
I can't wait for the next one.

I took a bit longer to get into this book compared to previous books by this author. It was worth the wait though. Brilliant plot & loved the characters. Would recommend this to anyone.

This story did not grab me at all to begin with! I nearly gave up on it but something must have caught my attention! Perhaps it was the fact that there were two very different but strong women in charge of solving the mystery surrounding the town, the mass graves and the local murders, perhaps I enjoyed their strength and the banter between them. Perhaps it was a past victim and the budding romance between her and a computer geek involved in the investigating team? Whatever it was I’m glad I stuck with it! It slowly drew me into the tunnels in the mountains, into the town and its people and into the characters that slowly and cleverly revealed themselves! Yes, it was worth it!