This is the second in a series. It is a police procedural. The storyline was woven nicely together. It’s brilliantly written with good characters

When I requested this, I was unaware it was the second book in this series, but I still enjoyed this and found myself following the plot quite easily, without too many questions. Well written characters, plenty of plot twists and an intriguing storyline made for a quick and easy read.

This gripping thriller is a masterclass in tension, making each page a heart-pounding step further into the darkness of its secrets. Hooks you and doesn’t let go

'The Choice' is an okay read but it is definitely lacking something for me. Throughout the book we have two plot threads; a missing child and a missing woman and we follow Ronnie's battle as she struggles with having to leave one case to one side. I liked both of the plot threads, they both had something to get stuck into and they read well. However, the book is too long and any action becomes laborious halfway through and sadly, never truly recovers.
The characters are ok but nothing special and I did not think they were particularly memorable. I also found the very latter sections of the book confusing and I did not think events were particularly well explained.
This was an okay read but nothing special.
Thank you to NetGalley and Welbeck Publishing UK for an advance copy.

Second book in this series
With great characters
Plenty of plot twists
It will definitely get you hooked
Can’t wait for the next in this series
Thanks NetGalley

Fantastic second book eagerly awaiting more from this author. Loving the Ronnie series so far. DS Ronnie Delmar is on a new case in this instalment. A catfish prowling the internet, a misssing woman and now an abducted child are they all connected? If so how can she prove the connection.
Well written and a can’t put me down read.
Highly recommend this book

Another cracking offering from a very talented author. Lucy is an excellent author, and I will definitely make her one of my new favorite authors to look out for!

A gripping tale that takes you on a rollercoaster ride and will leave you wondering what just happened.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. A good read with a good premise which caught my attention quickly.. Well written with solid characters. I enjoyed it but didn’t find it as gripping as I expected.

This is an absolute gem!!! I’ve been so excited about this book and it hasn’t disappointed.absolutely will be recommending this book to anyone who will listen to me.

This is my first Lucy Martin book but I would pick up a book by this author again although it wouldn’t be top of the pile.
DC Delmar is involved in two cases a missing woman and a missing child. It was interesting how the stories evolved and the plethora of character.
Thanks to Wellbeck publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was everything I look for in a book. It was so exciting. The plot was fantastic. It really had me on the edge of my seat, and my heart racing. It was very well written and flowed well.

A well written police procedure with one or two twists you won’t see coming. A quick read which entertained me but did not wow on this occasion.

This is second installment in the DC Delmar series. A woman goes missing after being caught up in an apparent catfish scam and at the same time a little boy is abducted from his school gates and DC Delmar is torn between the two cases.
I haven't read the first book in this series but it didn't seem to matter there where very little throwbacks to the previous book. I really enjoyed the story I espessialy liked Ronnie and her gut instincts although it did leave her a bit vulnerable in some places. The downside for me was that it seemed a little disjointed at times especially when tying the two cases together it felt that potential plot holes where glossed over.
Overall good fast read and enjoyable ending just a few points that need more explanation and I'll definitely be going back and reading the first book.
Thanks to Netgalley for the Arc.

Stop At Nothing was one of my 5 🌟 reads of last year, so I’ve been looking forward to the next in the series.

It was so good being back with Ronnie, who is fast becoming one of my favourite book characters.

I loved how the cases run alongside each other (twisted religious cults/oddballs really interest me)

This is a tense ride and both Ronnie, the team and readers are kept on their toes!

Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for allowing me to receive an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I liked the premise of this book and was excited to read it. I hadn't read the previous book so had zero expectations.

I struggled to get into this book and found it a bit of a slog.

As I haven’t read the first book in the series, I didn’t know what to expect from this story.

The cover and description draw me in and I wanted to see for myself what happened with the disappearance of two apparently unrelated people.

The author has created a story full of intriguing scenes and some unpredictable moments.

DS Ronnie Delmar is a reliable and carrying character. She seems to be open to discussion and helpful to her colleagues. We get to read about her team and how they try to investigate the two cases while handling all the stress and peer pressure.

The suspense was there, and the psychological elements are well mixed within the story. What seems two different cases are coming together in one big puzzle that made this story enjoyable and intriguing.

I’m looking forward to see where the author takes us next in the series.

🆓📖Grateful to the publisher for my review copy through NetGalley

The Choice by Lucy Martin.
A stolen child. A missing woman. You can only save one. A distressed young woman arrives at Halesworth police station in fear for her life, then vanishes. Meanwhile, a local boy is snatched from his school playground.. But the answer to one lies with the other, and soon DS Ronnie Delmar is submerged deep in a world she could never have imagined. Because to those who have created their own moral code, the truth is worth killing for...
I really enjoyed this. Between Ronnie’s investigations and Ruth’s experiences it was not what I thought. 5*.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Welbeck Publishing UK for an advance copy of The Choice, the second novel to feature DS Ronnie Delmar of Surrey Police.

Ruth Jones has been attacked and reports it to the police but disappears before finishing the complaint. Seven year old Liam Buckley is abducted from his school. Two cases, limited resources. Ronnie understands the need to prioritise the hunt for Liam, a child, but thinks there is more to Ruth’s disappearance. She is proved right when links between the two cases emerge.

I enjoyed The Choice, which is a combination of police procedural and psychological thriller. I have not read the previous novel in the series, so I had no expectations, but I generally liked what I got in this.

The narrative is split between Ronnie’s investigations and Ruth’s experiences, neither of which are standard. I can’t expand on Ruth’s experiences without spoilers, but suffice to say they are not what I expected. Ronnie’s investigation has all sorts of twists and turns that are more than enough to keep the reader turning pages. I note, however, that she has an aptitude for ignoring protocol and going off piste and it is one of these misadventures that leads to the final showdown.

The novel has an interesting construct. It starts with some absorbing mysteries, Ruth’s disappearance and Liam’s kidnapping. This arouses the reader’s curiosity and urges them to keep reading. It sags a bit in the middle with all sorts of unbelievable theorising from Ronnie and her team, only leavened by Ruth’s experiences, which are still arousing curiosity, but pointing the reader in the right direction. It culminates in a gobsmacking finale with so many reveals and twists it made my head swim.

I’m not sure if I like Ronnie Delmar. I can see that she is doing her best to run her family and job as a single mother, but this is offset by an attitude that seems to know best, or at least better than everyone around her. It’s not a good look, even if it is done with the best of intentions.

The Choice is a good read, that I can recommend.

A good addition the the ds dalmer storyline. It is another well written book. With great characters and an enjoyable storyline.