Following an explosion at a military ball the casualties are taken to hospital but one person goes missing.
He is then found at another hospital with injuries that were not present after the explosion. He is then transferred to a military hospital but has no recollection of the last four years.
Why did he disappear and who wants the last four years erased from his life.

Firstly I would like to thank Netgalley and the Publisher for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest review.


I was absolutely thrilled to see another ‘Bloom’ book after she had been the true star of the authors first book in the series ‘Gone’ she stole the show and I loved her so much, every other character became secondary to me. You can find my full review for her earlier book here .... http://allysreadingcorner.com/2020/06/25/bookreview-leonadeakin1-bookblogger-amreading-readingcommunity/


In less than an hour, a bomb will rip this building apart. One line, that’s all it took for me to be hooked, and it just kept drawing me in deeper.


I loved how everything was picked up where it was left in the previous book, as much as I hated how much Bloom and Jameson was fighting. However saying that the way she got him to work with her again seriously made my heart jump with glee, and only made me like her more.


Saying that, I’m afraid she was over-ruled for me this time. Karene’s passion and love that was clearly there sleeping through the pages made her my favourite character. I am by no means a romantic person and I would never really pick up a romantic book to read but I absolutely loved reading about Harry and Kerene, I wanted to know everything about them. They were so cute and I loved how much I could feel the love they held for each other.

50% way through and the pace slowed down dramatically for me, with the investigation and the lack of clues and evidence really made the book seem a little bit drawn out.

This was quickly redeemed with huge twist at the end that I by now means saw coming, it was like something smacking you in the face, it started me. It was genius.


But the ending of the book stole the best part for me. It was the happiest form of an ending I could have hoped for. Nothing lovey dovey, nothing that didn’t go with the theme of the book, it was just perfect and I am itching for my next fix of Dr Bloom.

This is book is the definition of a thriller. Like a great big cat and mouse game, it;s incredible. I love the characters in the story and find them relatable. Great.

Can you imagine that after a bombing you can’t find your loved ones? You saw them alive before the ambulance arrived but then they disappeared!
This is the perfect case for Dr Augusta Bloom, she is fearless and persistent and nothing will stop her to discover what really happened to the partner of her old friend. Ready?
First of all, this is a series, I highly recommend you to start from the beginning, there are some spoilers in this book from the previous one, they are really good and twisted, so believe me when I say that you should start the series from the first book. This was my only concern in this book, if someone wants to start the series with this one there are all the connection and characters information but at the same time you know what happened on the previous, and it was so good!
I love how this author, Leona Deakin, creates the stories, you can’t stop reading and you want to know what really happened. The cases are always original and with some twists that will leave you wanting to know more. I don’t want to spoil much of the story, there’s a mystery and so many questions about the mystery that I will not lie when I say that I spent all night reading it!
I am always surprised how the military people always close ranks when someone is involved, it doesn’t matter if it’s good or bad, no one who is not from their circle will never know the truth unless they don’t stop digging! This was more or less the plot of the book, a military man is injured during a bombing, disappears for a few days and when they find him he has lost his memory from the last 4 years and is retained in a military hospital. Don’t say that you are not intrigued by this plot, sounds so good!
Really, if you want to get Lost for a few hours, start reading, it is worth it!

This story is true to the blurb – captain Harry Peterson is injured in an explosion. His girlfriend, Karene, knows he was not badly injured, so when he is taken off in an ambulance, only to disappear, she knows something is wrong. After three days, he appears, but he is no recollection of what happened. Even worse, he seems to have lost all memories of the last four years.

Enter our crime-fighting duo, Dr Augusta Bloom and her sidekick Marcus Jameson. Now, I have to confess, when I started reading this I didn’t know that it was part of a series. However, it quickly became clear there was more to the relationship between Bloom and Jameson by the near constant reference to “that thing that happened,” and the issue and the anger and the lack of trust and … OK, get it. There’s a backstory. There’s #1 in the series. Something happened.

But, the constant reference did nothing to help me as a new reader, and I can’t help feel old readers would feel really patronized by it all. Equally, I’m not entirely sure that the backstory was remotely relevant (even though there was the reemergence of a previous character). The only thing it did explain was why there was zero character development.

As a result, this is a hard book to review for me. I don’t know if I just didn’t connect with the characters because I’d missed the first part (though, I’ve done the same with other reads/series and not had an issue), and therefore knew very little about them, but for me, this felt really flat.

The story itself is really far-fetched, and impossible to believe/relate to. I know we’re talking about fiction, and the wonderful world of psychopaths, but it just felt far too insane James Bond villain for me. I almost gave up on three separate occasions because I just couldn’t bring myself to care about the ending.

I was super excited to get my hands on this one as the first in the series 'Gone' was my number 1 read if 2019.

This was a really intriguing follow on from the first book and I'd definitely recommend reading 'Gone' first as there are alot of references to it which you won't get if you haven't read the first book.

A fast paced read that kept my attention with well executed characters but I'll admit I did much prefer 'Gone' to 'Lost'.

The villain from the first book makes another appearance within this one (shes evil!) which starts bringing these books more into a series than just a follow on book but in all honesty she didnt impact the story at all, you wouldn't miss her if she hadn't been squeezed in.

Once again its Augusta Bloom that brings these stories alive, an amazing character that is so well written and relatable, you cant help but like her.

The ending if I was brutally honest was just ridiculous... just unbelievable in every sense, noone would do what was suggested... would they??

Overall a good pact read that had me hooked BUT sadly it didnt sit with me or grab me like the previous novel.

3.5*

Hanks to netgalley and Random House UK (Transworld Publishers)

Lost is an intriguing follow up to Gone, a fast paced read that saw off a rainy afternoon for me.

I like the character dynamic, Leona Deakin keeps them interesting, offering up enough division to make them realistic and the taie itself is twisty and fun.

To keep up you should read Gone first. Admittedly I much preferred that to this. Lost whilst being wildly entertaining bordered also on ridiculous luckily never quite tipping over that edge.

It is really the Augusta Bloom character that makes these so eminently readable but on a personal subjective note I've already had enough of the villain from Gone who also makes an appearance here.

Overall a good read, a decent follow up and I will be sticking with this series.

The second Bloom bom in the series will certainly leave you wanting more. Having read the first book in series I was looking forward to this and I wasn't let down, A brilliant book from a very talented writer.Thanks so much to Netgalley for the preview of this exciting book,

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

This book is the second instalment of the Augusta Bloom series. I read the first one, which was excellent, and I wasn’t sure if the next one would be as good. Well, I was wrong, and this one was just as brilliant as the first, if not better.

The story centres around a Captain from the Navy who is a victim of a terrorist attack, but he survives, just without his memory from the last 4 years. It also transpires that he has a missing gap from the terrorist attack to actually arriving at the hospital. The Captain’s girlfriend is a long time friend of Augusta Blooms so enlists her help, along with her investigative partner, ex MI6 agent Marcus Jameson.
The story was unique, and really well thought out. There wasn’t any lulls in the story, and it was very fast paced, there was always something happening.
Bloom and Jameson knows the Captain is hiding something, and use the clues given to get to the bottom of what’s happening.

I love Augusta Bloom, she’s a wonderful character. Jameson is also very likeable, and very down to Earth. I enjoyed the Cpatain’s character, and all the flaws that come with a military background.

I have nothing bad to say about this book. It was brilliantly thought out, unique, page turning, fast paced, and twisty. Everything a good book is.

Having read 'Gone', the first in this series, I looked forward to revisiting Dr Augusta Bloom and Marcus Jameson, who is refusing to work with Dr Bloom any more. The plot is a complex one that has the reader confused as to who is responsible for the disappearance of Captain Harry Peterson. There are flashbacks to when he first met his partner, Karene, who is an old friend of Dr Bloom's. When the Navy don't seem to be interested in locating Captain Peterson Karene enlists the help of Dr Bloom and she eventually manages to involve Marcus and draw him back in. Their strained relationship is a stumbling block in this case which adds interest to the complicated plot. Definitely another good read.
Many thanks to Netgalley/Leona Deakin/Random House UK for a digital copy of this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

I very much enjoyed the first Dr Bloom thriller 'Gone', and was excited to read this new story about her and her colleague Marcus Jameson. I actually enjoyed this book even more; a truly original and gripping story about an apparent suicide bombing at a Military Ball. The twists and turns are extremely clever, and it was good fun to be reunited with arch enemy Seraphina. I am really looking forward to hearing that there is a third book in the series on the way.

I really wanted to like the sequel to Gone and this didn't disappoint! What can I say? Maybe I am biased but Dr Augusta Bloom is such a great character. I can't wait for the next installment in the series now!

Augusta and Marcus are recovering from a broken bond from their last case. Marcus can’t forgive her and move forward. When Augusta’s friend, Karene, needs her help, Marcus begrudgingly helps. Karene’s boyfriend, an esteemed Naval Officer, has gone missing after a bomb explosion and when he turns up he can’t remember anything. Something is not right. Can Augusta and Marcus work out what’s happened?
I love the premise of this series and I really enjoyed the dynamics of the main characters. I can see this series continuing and doing very well. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

If you haven’t read the first novel, Gone, then you can still enjoy this book. You will however know too much to be surprised if you go back and read it after this one. Go and read Gone first and then read Lost. I was so looking forward to reading this book and I was not disappointed, I loved it. Augusta Bloom is back again to solve a case which is full of mystery and intrigue. The book is well written with likeable characters and a terrific plot. A lot of research has gone into the book which makes the story all the more believable. I definitely recommend this book, and hoping for a book three! Thank you #netgalley

This is the second book from Leona Deakin to feature the gifted psychologist, Dr Augusta Bloom, and the former MI6 spook, Marcus Jameson. I enjoyed and reviewed the earlier book 'Gone' and was happy to receive this follow up in exchange for an honest review.
The story has an explosive start, a bomb explodes at a military ball but one of the casualties never arrives at hospital. His girlfriend Karene turns to her friend Bloom for help in finding him and so the fast-paced psychological thriller begins. When he's found with no memory of the last 4 years the plot thickens.
I once again enjoyed following the exploits of Bloom and Marcus and will admit to being a little bit 'lost' at times with the fast moving story but all in all I enjoyed the suspense and look forward to, hopefully, further novels.
Thanks to the publishers, NetGalley and the author for the chance to pre-read this book.

Lost by Leona Deakin is the second book in the Dr Bloom series. I read the first Gone. that I really enjoyed so I was looking forward to reading this.
The story starts when Captain Harry Peterson attends a Military Ball. He is there on his own, but he is waiting for his girlfriend Karene to arrive. He sees her across the room and then the next minute an explosion erupts through the ball by a suicide bomber. Karene unscathed she finds Harry alive with minor scratches on his head. She wants to stay with him but is called to help the wounded. The ambulance arrives, she goes to find Harry, but he has disappeared. She thinks that he has been taken to the nearest hospital but when she enquires where he is, but he is nowhere to be found. Karene contacts old friend Dr Augusta Bloom and her partner Marcus who has links to the MI6 ti see if they can find Harry.
Three days later Harry is found in a hospital in Exeter. He has now more injuries than he had after the explosion. Part of his brain is damaged so much that he has lost the last 4 years of his memory. Bloom and Marcus wonder who would do this? What link does it have to the explosion and why? What did they want with Harry?
This is another gripping entertaining read from Leona Deakin. It had another unique storyline with a good plot and great characters and twists and turns. If you like books like the Bourne story you will like this. I highly recommend.

This is the second book on the Doctor Augusta Bloom series and I really enjoyed it. But didn't feel it packed as much punch and intrigue as the first book did.

I really enjoyed seeing Bloom and Jamiesons relationship blossom and seeing how their minds work.

I am looking forward to the next installment and to see what happens.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Transworld Publishers for the arc of Lost by Leona Deakin.

This is the second book in the Dr Bloom series following on from gone.

This follows Captain Harry Peterson and he is attending a military ball when a bomb explodes.... his partner had just arrived at walked in the direction towards him and the bomb went off... she runs to be with him he is unconscious but lucky to only have minor scratching. She is also distracted as she is also helping the other whom are wounded. Then she tries to find out where Harry her partner had been taken but there is no traces of him....? With fear and panic she contacts Dr Bloom- Dr Augusta Bloom her psychologist, she knows that she needs help from her partner Marcus, considering he has experience with Mi6 but still is not talking to her due to the last case.

3 days later Harry ends up showing up but at a Hospital in Exeter but strangely he has more injuries than the night of the bombing, he is in a coma... when he comes around from his coma he has lost the last 4 years in his memory and he doesn't know who is girlfriend is and the last recollection of a relationship was his ex wife... Its down to his girlfriend, Dr bloom and Marcus to find out what really happened to Harry...

This was a well written, well thought out and well plotted book, i love how the mysteries just suck you into the book and you don't want to stop reading it engulfed me so much I read this within a few hours!

Definitely recommend
4 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Another 5⭐️ Read from Leona Deakin with book 2 in the Augusta Bloom series. A gripping, entertaining read from start to finish.

This time Captain Harry Peterson is attending a military ball when a bomb explodes, his girlfriend had just arrived and was walking in his direction when the bomb went off, she runs to his side and is relieved to find he is still alive and only has a couple of very minor scratches, although he is unconscious. She is distracted in helping other people who are wounded. But when she tries to find where Harry has been taken there is no trace of him. Frantic she contacts her old friend Psychologist Augusta Bloom. Bloom knows she needs the help of her partner Marcus Peterson on this with his experience from MI6 but he is still not talking to her after their last case, still angry and blaming Bloom for using him. He reluctantly agrees to help her just this once, but the atmosphere between the two is very tense.

Harry turns up three days after the bombing in a hospital in Exeter, with more injuries than he had at the bombing, and he I initially in a coma, when he does come round he has lost 4 years of his memory, he doesn’t know who Karene is, he remembers being married to his ex wife Caroline.

It’s down to Bloom, Jameson and Karene to find out what happened to Harry. Where had he been for those three days? Why does he have more injuries? The investigation leads to France and Africa for some part.

This is a well plotted, well written and thought out storyline, with its fast pace keeping your attention throughout. Great characters who are believable, with twists and turns that make it a great thriller. Everything coming together to give a good ending. I look forwards to the next adventure with Bloom.

Thank you to #netgalley and #RandomHouse for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest, fair and unbiased review.

Great second book in what is a series than can run and run if they are all like this one. It helps if you have read the first one GONE but if not it doesn’t matter that much you will still enjoy this book. Leona Deakin has put together a list of characters for both books, a couple of goodies and a real baddy, but now she has added good rounded characters for this book. A true gripping novel that doesn’t allow you to miss a page or line, written very cleverly by mixing different elements of the story in the same paragraph giving the whole book a fast furious pace . You really do need to get into this author wonderful reading