Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the chance to read The girl in the pink shoes by Stacy Green. This is the first book in the Lucy Kendall series, and was previously published as All Good Deeds in 2014. I was hooked right from the beginning with this dark, and gritty story of a former Child Protective Services (CPS) social worker turned PI who turned vigilante when the justice system failed the children who have been victimized by abuse. Lucy's sister died when her story of being abused by her mother's boyfriend was not believed. When a little girl goes missing and Lucy will stop at nothing to find her and once she discovers a former client who was convicted of abuse and murder lives in the neighborhood, she sets out to bring him to justice. There are twists and turns leaving you to wonder who is guilty. I totally recommend this series!

I thought this book was a great quick read. It kept you guessing and then changing your guess over and over again. I did not see the ending coming at all. Really enjoyed this one! Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed this book. This was my first Stacy Green novel and I absolutely loved her character development. I really hope that Todd and Chris are reoccurring characters because the trio was great together. I will definitely be reading the second book in the series.

This book has a few sensitive topics such as Child Abuse and sex trafficking. Having said this I really couldnt put it down due to the excellent writing skills of this author. I cant wait to read the rest of the series.

It had my attention from the very beginning. There’re many plot twists along the way that kept me guessing some. Heavy topics mention which might need TW. I still enjoyed it and would recommend to family and friends.

This book should probably have come with a TW. Although it doesn't go into extreme details it was a bit hard to get my head around in a few spots.
I did however really enjoy this book & I already feel a connection to the main lady - Lucy :) Firey red-head & if I'm brutally honest I love what she does and what she stands for.
There was certainly a lot of emotion in this book & some realisations that should have been met sooner but I'm glad this book had a type of happy-ish ending.
Would totally recommend and can-not wait to get stuck into book 2!

The Girl in the Pink Shoes is the first book in the Lucy Kendall series by Stacy Green. This was good thriller and written very well. Thanks Netgalley for my arc.

A truly difficult story to read but it was extremely well written and you really felt for the characters. I think if you can handle the story I would recommend this author.

Thankyou to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this ARC.
This is my first book by this author and i will be reading more.
This book does have some triggers in regarding child abuse to please make sure to air caution whilst deciding to read this title.
This book has so many twists and turns that you dont see coming.
Thankyou again
5/5 stars

This book is every parents nightmare.
It really sucked me in.
It has sone really hard parts to devour if you’re a parent. Tge disappearance of a child and subsequent reasons why is very hard to swallow.
I found myself crying a lot during this book

I love Stacey Green's Nikki Hunt series so was very excited to read the Lucy Kendall thrillers , all 4 were released together and it probably took me less than a week to read all 4 .
Lucy is not our typical heroine , she operates from a deep dark past and feels obliged to meet out vigilante justice to those she believes deserve it , this doesn't always keep her on the right side of the law , but she has a good support system that just about keep her grounded . Fascinating routing for an anti hero , well written , well paced and I really hope there are more .............. This has a film/TV adaption written all over it

Wow! This is quite the book. I'll start by saying if child abuse triggers you, put this book down. It's not for you. This book is dark, twisted and quite the thrill to read. Lucy Kendall, the protagonist, has a good heart, a dark past, and highly suspect methods of dealing with the bad guys. There are plenty of twists and turns and if you're like me, you can read a chapter and say WHAT??!!

I liked some parts of this book but not others. The plot was intriguing and felt unique enough that I was excited to keep reading. However, I found it quite repetitive, and the characters felt very one dimensional, which made it hard for me to care about them. I won’t carry on with the rest of the series, but I’m sure this will find the right readers. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher, for a chance to read and review this book.

I love a good suspense that turns into a multiple series book. I chose this book because of that and it did not disappoint. I found the overall storyline pretty compelling and it made for a quick read. Overall solid 3 suspense and good beginning to a continuing series.

I found "The Girl in the Pink Shoes" to be a very interesting take on the theme of serial killer and the moral question of when, or if, it's ever okay to take a life. The author delves into the psychology of the killer and the people affected by their actions, creating a complex and thought-provoking story.
That being said, I have to warn potential readers that the book contains some difficult and uncomfortable topics, particularly the abuse of children. While the author handles these themes with sensitivity, they can still be hard to read about.
One of the book's strengths is the character of Lucy, who is both sympathetic and intriguing. I could really understand her thought process and the difficult choices she had to make. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more about her in the next book of the series.
Overall, "The Girl in the Pink Shoes" is a gripping and well-written thriller, although readers should be aware of its darker themes.

The Girl in the Pink Shoes (A Lucy Kendall Crime Thriller Book 1)
by Stacy Green
5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Pub Date 30 Jan 2023
Description:
My baby girl. This morning she was so excited for school. I bought her new shoes last night. Pink, sparkly shoes. She loved them so much. She wore them for the first time today. And now she is gone.
It is every mother’s worst nightmare. Eight-year-old Kailey Richardson skips out of the school gates in her brand-new pink shoes and never makes it home. Between the school and the safety of her shiny red front door, someone has taken her.
Private Investigator Lucy Kendall sees the fliers of a smiling gap-toothed Kailey and knows she won’t be able to sleep until the little girl is found. Having lost her own sister to the darkest evil, she is determined to help find Kailey before it is too late.
As Lucy talks to Kailey’s friends, desperate to find out who has taken the happy little girl, she begins to form a worrying picture of the days before Kailey’s disappearance. The blue car idling in the street outside the school. The friendly man across the road. And Kailey’s mother, Jenna, hollow-eyed and jumpy, clutching Kailey’s teddy bear and not telling Lucy everything.
Lucy has promised Jenna she will do everything to find her daughter. But then she discovers Jenna has a connection to the prime suspect in Kailey’s disappearance… and one which brings Lucy’s past rushing back to haunt her. Time is running out to find Kailey, but will Lucy be able to save this innocent little girl before her own demons destroy her?

❤ MY REVIEW ❤

This well written story has good character development and a twisting, dark plot that - though tragic touches on child trafficking , missing and murdered children . This book is definitely dark and twisted and not for the faint of heart. While graphic it is not overly graphic . The very first chapter starts off with BANG. From there the story does not slow down until the very last word. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I had to know just what happened to this child and why. All while holding my breath she would be found alive. I was so glued to the pages that i tuned out the world and read it in just a few hours.This had to be a very difficult subject to write about and will be hard for some to read about . Sadly this is something that happens everyday in this messed up world we live in. I am looking forward to reading more of her books. Right now this book is free on kindle with the rest of the series on kindle unlimited. Does Lucy find the missing girl before she is sold or murdered ? Find out by grabbing your copy of this gripping thriller today.

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I love a good crime thriller, and Stacy Green does not disappoint! This book had me turning page after page and finishing in just 2 days. The story is dark and gritty and definitely has its fair share of difficult topics, but they’re handled well in a sensitive but realistic way. The pacing is on point and the characters have me already looking forward to the rest of the series.

I would recommend to anyone who already enjoys crime thrillers and enjoys kicking off into a series. But with the caveat of checking trigger warnings first if some things may be an issue to you.

Stacy Green https://stacygreenauthor.com/ is the author of more than two dozen novels. The Girl in the Pink Shoes was published in 2023 and is the first of her Lucy Kendall Crime Thriller series. This is the 7th book I completed reading in 2023.

Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own! Due to scenes of violence, mature situations, and mature language, I categorize this novel as R. The primary character is Private Investigator Lucy Kendall. Kendall started her career in Child Protective Services. The system made her burn out quickly. That was when she became a Private Investigator. The rules didn’t constrain her as much.

Eight-year-old Kailey Richardson has gone missing. Kendall feels strongly that she has become the latest victim of a child molester. Kendall promises Kailey’s mother that she will find the girl. Over an 18-month period, Kendall had found five different pedophiles. They are all dead now. The system would have let them slip through its fingers. Kendall carried out the justice she knew they deserved.

Her life became more complicated when Chris Hale entered it. He had figured out her mission. Until then, the only other person that knew was her friend and hacker, Kelly. Now she has to worry about Chris. But his willingness to help can’t be ignored.

Kendall focuses on Justin Beckett. He had been one of her CPS clients. He had spent years in prison for killing a young girl, but now he was out. He also lived across the street from the Richardson home. She feels certain he is responsible.

Then she meets Detective Beckett. He is Justin’s older brother and investigating the disappearance. At first, she fears a coverup, but as she learns more, the long-hidden truth comes out.

I enjoyed the 7+ hours I spent reading this 306-page mystery. The plot is dark but very good. Suspects are in abundance, with many twists in the plot. I like the chosen cover art. I give this novel a rating of 4 out of 5.

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I enjoyed this Stacy Green novel. This is a fast paced story that drew me in right away. Lucy is a complicated character with a good heart and questionable methods. I am looking forward to Lucy’s next case, and to reading more by this author.

Thank you, Stacy Green, Bookouture &, Netgalley for this ARC.

The Girl in the Pink Shoes is the first book in the Lucy Kendall Crime Thriller series.  Lucy is a Private Investigator who tries to help children who are victims of pedophiles as she lost her sister after she was abused as a child.  In this book, Kailey goes missing, she never made it home from her walk to school with a couple of older neighborhood girls.  Lucy talks to Kailey's mom, Jenna, who agrees to let her help.  Secret after secret begins unraveling as Lucy worries that an old client of hers, out of prison but not needing to register as a sex offender may be involved as he lives across the street. And his brother is one of the detectives on the case.   There were a TON of twist and turns in this book and I absolutely could not put it down (and then quickly read books 2 and 3 - reviews on those coming soon)  I absolutely loved the writing style, how you're not sure which characters you should or shouldn't be rooting for and the rollercoaster of a ride.

I received a free e-copy of this book from Net Galley to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.