I very much enjoyed this thriller as it was my first from Charly Cox. I definitely want to check out book #1 because of hearing about what happened in this book.

This book is not for everyone. When girls start to disappear because of sex trafficking, Alyssa and Cord are trying to figure out who is behind it all. If this topic bothers you, you might want to not read this one. This is the first book this year to make me cry. I hated Mrs. Otis and I think any normal human would like to reach in the pages and slap her lol.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this! Excited to read more by Charly.

Second book in the Alyssa Wyatt series. Several teenage girls go missing in the same area, including one of Alyssa's daughter's friends, and when a body turns up, she investigates for possible sex trafficking. I'm not really sure what to say about this one because it was a good story and I like Alyssa, but the plot was pretty sickening, young girls being sexually tortured, even though nothing explicit was detailed. I think I remember the first book in the series being similar in it's implied brutality, and I don't know if I want to continue this series. I'd probably give it another shot, but I don't know if I really want to continue reading books for pleasure that are going ot make me feel so gross. (My tastes have clearly changed over the past few years because I know I'd have been all over something disturbing in the past.) 4 stars though.

The second in the series to feature Detective Alyssa Wyatt and her crack team and OMG WHAT A READ!!! I literally have no nails left. After reading the first book I thought I knew what to expect and boy I was so wrong. A very dark, gripping, distressing and abhorrent tale of human trafficking and an elite sex ring. I read this book in one sitting and only putting it down when needs must. Plenty of heart in your mouth moments and packed with tension and suspense. This crime series is one the best I have read and can't wait to read more. A well deserved five stars and so Highly Recommended and a MUST READ!!!!
Thanks to Hera Books and Netgalley for the ARC.

The second book in the series, set in New mexico to feature Detective Alyssa Watt. It centres around the disappearances of young girls and the subject is dark but written in a sensitive manner. Overall, this is well written and fast paced. I would recommend this author and series. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

Detective Alyssa Wyatt is finally beginning to get her and her family's lives back together after a traumatic case involved them all when the disappearance of a college student plunges them headlong into another nightmare. With partner Detective Cord Roberts struggling with the evidence they uncover and the discovery of a body found dumped in a dilapidated and deserted building they both know things will have to get worse before they get better. Maybe it's just as well they don't know how bad that will be.

This is a great story which I read in two sittings only because at 3.00 am I had to get some sleep! The second book in this series by Charly Cox, is even better than the first which was excellent. The story was heartbreaking, the research detailed and horrific while the storyline was page-turningly brilliant.

Characters met in the first book are fleshed out even more here and I have no doubt a successful series could continue with future books. Although the storyline covers the truly horrific subject of sex trafficking, reading about it in a fictional setting in no way minimises its effect. I was anxious to find out what happened as the story played out but also didn't want it to end and loved that when the culprit was unmasked everything continued on for a few more chapters to show the resulting situation for all concerned.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review and can't recommend it highly enough to anyone who enjoys police procedural fiction. Charly Cox is a first class exponent of this genre.

This is my first book by this author, it definitely will not be the last. I am unsure my review will put into words how much I have loved this read. It is perfect as a stand alone, despite being part of a series. 
There is nothing playful or funny about this story, despite the title- I love it!! I have really liked the main character Alyssa and found her to be likeable and very real. I have been kept guessing throughout with this one and found that this has been a perfect read . 
I have devoured this book in its entirety in just one sitting, which only happens when the author has managed to fully engage me in the story. This is definitely one of those books, I have nothing negative to say about this. It is a great read which I highly recommend.

As a first time reader of this author, I was unsure about what I would get in this novel, to be honest I got a lot more than I bargained for, a slightly over complex start soon morphed in to a well written, twisting thriller. Plenty of plot was equally matched by plenty of personality in the characters.
Would I recommend this book to my friends - yes, very much so.

This is #2 in Detective Alyssa Wyatt's series. The author easily brings you up to date quickly, however after reading this, grab #1 if you haven't done so. Missing young women bring the detectives in to find them. Once the first body is found, could this be a serial killer? Read it and see. I enjoy the ride of this book. I always enjoy a book that doesn't bore me. I will follow this author. Thank you for the ARC from NetGalley.

Missing teenage girls, a lead detective whose brother was kidnapped as a child and presumed missing is really a serial killer that kidnaps his sister's son for revenge, her partner whose sister was brutally raped that hung herself, and a jock that degrades women. These are some of the characters of The Toy Box....and I'm not talking children's toys. This story is well written and held my interest. I wanted to know what happened, Only part I didn't care for were some of the parts regarding the why and how of the treatment of the kidnapped girls. My thanks again to Net Galley

Charly Cox's The Toy Box tackles a very rough topic. I had a hard time reading some of the chapters due to the nature of it. However, the mystery was solid... A great leading character who I instantly liked! I've not read any books in this Series yet (but I will!)... but, I didn't need to. Ms. Cox did a fantastic job of keeping the reader well appraised of the past and how it is impacting the characters in this novel.

‘The Toybox’ is the second novel by Charly Cox in her Detective Alyssa Wyatt series. I did not realise that there was a series but this did not prove to be a barrier as Cox referenced the previous book in sufficient detail that I could follow, without any issues. She also was careful not to labour the references to the extend that it became boring. You certainly can treat this book as a standalone novel if you wish.
The story in set in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the space of a few days a number of you women are reported missing and one of the missing girls in a close friend of Alyssa’s daughter – a situation that helps to bring the case to the detective’s attention immediately.
Despite the title, which suggests a almost fun element to the story, this is absolutely not the case and the story focuses on human trafficking, and abuse. This is certainly not an easy story to read and I woul advise that anyone who is uncomfortable with such topics to avoid. However, the story is fast-paced and compelling. I really enjoyed reading the novel, despite some stomach churning moments.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC.

Young girls are disappearing at a fast rate. Can the police work out what is happening. Big twist at the end. Gritty but good read.

Loved this creepy, spooky book! I couldn't put it down. This book was well written and had a great pace.
I didn't realize this was the 2nd book in the series but I had no issues with any characters or plot. I'm interested in reading book 1 for sure. This was a spectacular crime fiction book.

Don't let this title fool you- there is nothing playful about this book. The evil in this story is real and gritty- it happens everyday- how terrifying.

Such a great book! Thanks to Netgalley for my advanced ebook copy.

A dark, tension-filled and absolutely nail-biting crime thriller with a twist – this one will have you reading until the small hours

Whole review to come once the book is published

**Thankyou Netgalley and publisher for approving my request**

Don’t let the title fool you there is nothing playful or funny about this story. What it is about is raw, gritty and sometimes hard to read. It’s also one of the best crime fiction novels I’ve read this year. The second book in this series is even better than the first.
Detective Alyssa Watt and her partner Cord are called into investigate several missing teenage girls.
The evil in this story is terrifying because it happens every day. If your a fan of Lisa Gardner which I am you will love this book.

This book was so addictive! I could not put it down. I was on the edge of my seat every time I turned the page!! One of the best crime books I have ever read!!!

I read this straight after reading the first book starring Detective Alyssa Wyatt and enjoyed it just as much as the first. I also finished it in one day reading until 3am as I wanted to find out how it would end.
This one gave more depth to the back story of Wyatt partner Cord as well.
Young girls are being kidnapped off the streets and the team need to find out who is taking them and I they still alive. I loved how the story unfolded and the differing characters. I can’t wait for book three.
Thanks to Hera books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
#TheToybox #NetGalley

This book is the second book in the Detective Alyssa Watt Series. Still, it can be read as a standalone book. The Story starts with Rachel Otis, a University student, going to a frat party with her friend Anna. After having a drink, Rachel feels a bit of amnesia and weakness. She looks for Anna around her, nowhere to be found, she tries to go upstairs to check into rooms. In the process, she bumps into a guy, who gives him a smirky smile. She founds Anna in one of the room upstairs with a guy and she pulls her into bed. Rachel wakes up only to find stranger surroundings with four stranger girls.

Angela, roommate of Rachel, reports to police that she is missing. Captain Hammond orders Alyssa Watt to look into the case. She starts investigation with her partner Detective Roberts Cord. They enquire Rachel’s parents, who much to their surprise were not too concerned with the news of her missing daughter. Only Rachel’s brother, Nick looked worried about her. Before they can get further leads on the case, another girl, Jersey Andrews, friend of Alyssa Watt’s daughter Holly goes missing. Then, they find body of a young girl dumped inside a construction site. Alyssa fears that it could be a serial killer operating in the city, kidnapping young girls. Soon, another girl Katelyn Phillipson goes missing. All the missing girls are from area around University of New Mexico. One of the suspects is Jersey’s boyfriend, Beau Cambridge, a rich spoilt boy. Holly and her friends Sophie Quill and Leigh Ann had witnessed a fight between him and Jersey, just before she went missing. Another suspect is Bartholomew Rosenfelt, one of the richest men in the country. Car used in dumping girl in construction site is registered in his company’s name. Alyssa Watt needs to find the links to the disappearances soon, to save the lives of girls, trapped in vicious and dangerous sex racket.

The Plot is a simple one with an engaging story line. I loved the writing style of author, smooth, uncomplicated and pretty lucid. Third person POV is used for narration which created a picturesque description of places and events. Characters are well portrayed and relatable.
During investigation part of the missing complaints of victims, one after another, some boredom crept in as almost same things were being repeated. Either after first case, that part should have been made concise or something different should have been introduced.

Overall, this is a pretty good novel that deals with the Sex Racket and its victims. I will be looking forward to further novels in Alyssa Watt’s Series.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy. Once again great book by Charly Box! I love the main character in this series. Suspense was great in this book and it kept my attention. I just love this series!

This was a compelling novel to read. Though I hadn’t read the previous novel in the series, it was easy to ascertain what I needed to know about the main character’s background. The book kept you guessing until the end, and never truly let you stop wondering. It was a dark story that never let you catch your breath. Highly recommend for fans of Gone Girl or The Girl on The Train