I found this novel easy to read and I enjoyed the setting and the characters. However I didn't find the plot to be completely believable! But I do enjoy Harper's novels and the setting is always interesting.

The Survivors follows Kieran Elliot as he returns to his sleepy seaside hometown of Evelyn Bay. Not only is Kieran returning home to help his parents pack up, he is returning home to where 12 years earlier disaster struck, a disaster in which he had a part to play. Is it just a coincidence that disaster strikes again on his return?

As with Harper’s previous books, this is another slow burn mystery where tension builds and the story unravels unhurriedly through the pages. Normally I enjoy that aspect of Harper’s writing but unfortunately here I found myself a little bored.

There are a lot of characters within the story, some you could do without, and I feel maybe this took from the suspense and atmosphere leaving it feel a little long and drawn out. However, in usual Harper style the atmosphere and setting really comes through and it is easy to feel yourself enmeshed in the close Tasmanian town.

Did I like it, yes. Did I love it, no. One of those books that I don’t regret reading but will be put in the ‘that was grand’ pile.

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Kieran returns to the family home in coastal Tasmania. A young woman is found dead and the investigation triggers memories of an earlier tragedy and the disappearance of a schoolgirl.

Emotions run high, family ties are tested and long-buried enmities are stirred. It is a time of upheaval and change.

A well told story that reveals its secrets gradually with some misdirection along the way. The pacing is rather slow and there is little tension in this tale with a conclusion which lacks conviction.

A slow paced story told in a dual timeline. I liked the setting and the community feel
I felt that the writing wasn’t good either
The ending was a huge let down for me.

Jane Harper is a master of writing novels that are full of intrigue, mystery, and suspense. Often combined with secrets, love, friendship and lies.

Let's be honest, her novels have everything and this is no exception!.

Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

Everything Jane Harper reads is absolutely perfect and this one is no exception!

It will completely grip you from the first page to the last, you won't regret reading this one!

"The Survivors" by Jane Harper is a beautifully written novel that will keep readers hooked until the very end. Set in a small coastal town in Tasmania, the novel follows the lives of three childhood friends - Kieran, Sean, and Olivia - who are forced to confront the past when a tragedy strikes the town.

The novel begins with the discovery of a body on the beach, which triggers a series of events that force Kieran to confront his own past and the secrets he's been keeping from his wife and daughter. As the investigation into the death progresses, Harper skillfully weaves together a complex web of relationships and secrets, keeping readers guessing until the very end.

What sets "The Survivors" apart from other thrillers is Harper's masterful use of setting. The rugged beauty of Tasmania's coast provides the perfect backdrop for the story, and Harper's descriptions of the town and its inhabitants are so vivid that readers will feel as though they're right there alongside the characters.

Harper's characters are also well-drawn and multi-dimensional, with each one grappling with their own demons and secrets. Kieran, in particular, is a fascinating character, struggling with survivor's guilt and the weight of his past mistakes. Harper's portrayal of his mental state is both empathetic and realistic, making him a compelling protagonist.

Overall, "The Survivors" is a gripping and emotionally resonant novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its evocative setting, complex characters, and expertly crafted plot, it's a must-read for fans of literary thrillers. Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed THE DRY by Jane Harper, so when THE SURVIVORS was announced, I was very excited. Set in Tasmania, the novel explores a small-town community, broken by tragedy. Two deaths of young girls twenty years apart haunts the town and its inhabitants, and its inhabitants seem to be slowly drifting away.

Although I was engaged by the story, jowever, I did find myself less compelled to listen after a while, and I'm not sure whether that's because the story itself was losing interest or whether the pace just wasn't quite translating. Bit of a slow burn, and by the end, although I was intrigued, I wasn't desperate to find out who was the killer.

I am a huge fan of Jane Harper's books, having read all of them up to now. This book did not disappoint. It starts off slowly and became gripping and unputdownable the more I read. I would read the phone book if Jane Harper wrote it! I loved the characters, the storyline and the setting. Absorbing and thrilling.

Book location is Evelyn Bay, Tasmania, beautiful but unpredictable sea that has already claimed lives. Kieran Elliot is back to help his mum, dad's dementia is much worse than Kieran realised and being home reignites all his guilt. Twelve years ago his brother and friend died and it is all Kieran's fault. Now back with his partner, also from there, with their baby Kieran is feeling mixed emotions and reception from people. When a young girl is found dead an investigation starts and a lot of the past is raked up which is never a good thing in a small town.

Intrigue, mystery, secrets, love, friendship, lies it has a mix of everything and I loved reading it when our weather turned so we had a thunder and lightning storm. It just made it for perfect reading, very atmospheric, she creates a great visual for the reader anyway but having it both on paper and surrounding me was just perfect timing.

It isn't the type of book where it is actions and fast paced, more of a slow burner but absolutely drawing you in. Small town, no privacy, everyone has an opinion on everyone and everything and you feel Kieran reexperiencing how he obviously felt back when the tragedy struck. Things highlight why we left i the first place, the impact on his relationship with his parents. Small bits of the story teased out and slowly revealed so you are kept guessing, well I was.

I think this is my second book by Harper and will absolutely be reading her others, 4/5 for me this time.

Absolutely love Jane Harper books. So much so that my book shelf is full of her work. I feel so privileged to get an arc of her work. Absolutely smashing story line and preordered the copy ready for release.

I have LOVED Jane's books previously and this one did not disappoint. Couldn't put the book down. I'm looking forward to what she writes next.

With apology that it took me so long to review! I really enjoyed this. It’s really hard to live up to the hype of a huge first novel and I feel like she’s hit her stride with this one.

Jane Harper never disappoints, Ibebread all of her previous novels. This is an intriguing & slow burning story that kept me hooked.

Wow 5 stars for a start Jane Harper never fails this was epic. I found it a little slow at the start but it soon picked up and the book left me heartbroken.

Having read The Dry by Jane Harper I was really looking forward to reading this and it didn't disappoint at all.
Well written, great storyline and good characters - Jane can do no wrong for me. When's the next book.

I had previously read The Dry by Jane Harper and really enjoyed it so I was expecting great things in this story. Apart from trying to remember all the names at the beginning it didn’t disappoint. Small town with lots of secrets. Well worth reading

This is my third novel by Jane Harper. I will happily read ANYTHING she writes. Her sense of place is so strong that I feel I've been to Australia. This mystery involves the beach and the inhabitants of a small town and I found them all so interesting. I wanted to rent the beach house and eat at the restaurants.

Love Jane Harper and this novel didn't disappoint. She always manages to bring to life really unique characters and conjure the essence of a place that has history or an event from the past people are trying to forget. A real page turner and great speedy read.