I am not sure if it is because I have not read the rest of the series or the slower pace of the book, but I found this hard to enjoy and stay interested in. It did pick up towards the end but I think it would be better if you were already invested in the characters. Once it did get going, lots of twists and turns but it just took way too long to get into it and I found myself flipping back to remember who people were.

This is a really clever take that immediately drags you in to the mystery…..I read it in one sitting and for that it’s a strong 5 stars! Look forward reading more books by this author.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

"The Lost Daughter" by Jane Adams is a riveting addition to the Ray Flowers series, marking its fifth installment. This novel stands out with its intricate plot and the emotional depth of its characters, particularly the protagonist, Ray Flowers, an ex-detective whose personal connection to the case adds layers of complexity to the narrative.

The story begins with a haunting disappearance. Ashley Summers, a widow still grappling with the loss of her husband, vanishes without a trace after meeting a new man, Tim Bennett. The twist? Tim is not who he appears to be, and his true identity sends chills down Ray's spine, for Tim is a friend and a happily married father of three. The disappearance of Ashley pulls Ray back into the world of detective work, a world he thought he had left behind.

Adams masterfully weaves a tale of mystery and suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The narrative is well-paced, with each chapter peeling back another layer of the mystery. The author's skillful use of red herrings and unexpected turns makes "The Lost Daughter" a page-turner that is hard to put down.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Jane Adams

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

Although I have not read the rest of the Ray Flowers series, I did find The Lost Daughter to be an enjoyable. Former detective turned PI, Ray Flowers is called in to find a missing woman and a man she just met... who isn't who he claimed to be.

Adams kept me on the edge of my seat, needing to know who is Tim Bennett!

Thank you Joffe Books and NetGalley for giving me a copy of Jane Adams' work in exchange for an honest review.

It took a while for the story to develop. The progress of the story development was taking too long. I found it difficult to connect with the characters. This made me loose interest in the story. Unfortunately, I ended up not finishing the story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. This is a slower paced book that i don't really enjoy. I need something to suck me in and keep me hooked. This is also part of a series so at times i felt lost. I gave up around the 50% mark.

Thank you NetGalley for the eArc copy of this book!

Firstly! I absolutely love the cover for this book. The premise is interesting, a womans recovering from the loss of her husband and a journey of self discovery. It was a one sit and read mystery novel, so you may wish to clear your schedule.

Would recommend - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I didn't realize it was part of a series at first but it works well enough as a stand-alone. Unfortunate that is is because there were so many characters it was hard to know who was important, who to focus on, and who they actually were. The prison storyline really made no sense.

Married, Widowed, Vanished. Intriguing! Yes it is.

But having said that it wasn't all that I was expecting it to be. It was a bit slow, didn't have the pace of other similar books I have read and the progress seemed stunted and I just wanted the author to get to the point.

It has the makings of a good read but it just missed the mark for me. I finished it but it was a book I put down and picked up again on numerous occasions.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Honestly I was intrigued by the blurb that I read and this book was in one of my favorite categories so I gave it a shot. To me personally, it seems kind of slow. Now others might not think the same but I felt as if I was reading a lot of description of things instead of things actually happening. This made me lose interest after chapter 3. I just personally think it was not for me since it didn't get my attention in the first few chapters.

A thrilling suspense from start to finish, THE LOST DAUGHTER by Jane Adams will keep you guessing until the very end.

When Libby Summers hires Ray Flowers to find her missing daughter-in-law, Ashley, she has very little information to give him. Three years after her son died, Ashley finally found love again with the kind and caring Tim Bennett. Then she was just gone.

I’m not going to give much of a synopsis of this one. Instead, I’m just going to say that the bad person in this story is so diabolically sophisticated, and deviously manipulative, it MADE MY HEAD SPIN almost like that movie all those years ago (am I aging myself? If you’re old enough, you remember that movie). There was absolutely NO way that I could even imagine thinking ahead in this one or guessing where it was going. I loved it. Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop and now, days later, I can’t stop thinking about it. I can’t wait to read some of the other Ray Flowers books. If they are all like this, I think I’ll lock my doors and windows and settle in for some more creepy craziness. If you like twisty thrillers and devious psychopaths, do not miss this one!

Thank you to Netgalley and Joffe Books for this ARC opportunity. All opinions are my own and given voluntarily.

I just ended up DNFing this. It took way too long for the story to progress, and there were so many grammar and spelling errors. The book could have been great, but there were points in the book where there's no more information being gathered to solve the case, and there were no characters that were described and realized very well other than the antagonist.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

Thank you to the author, Joffe publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions expressed are solely my own

⭐️⭐️⭐️ of 5 stars.

Somewhere in Great Britain (I never quite discerned where). Former detective now PI Ray flowers comes face to face with his nemesis from the past, endangering all those he holds dear.

This book is part of a series and full disclosure; I haven’t read the previous installments. However, I was able to glean who was who and where they fit into the plot That being said, there are an abundance of characters.

We begin when a young widow, Ashley goes missing and her former mother in law entreats ray to help find out what happened to her.

Ray is soon entangled in a dangerous manhunt for a charming yet lethal criminal he helped put away, Paul krantz. With the help of local law enforcement, psychiatrists, victims and his mysterious friend Nathan the hunt is on.

I did enjoy becoming familiar with the characters and look forward to learning more about them in previous installments, especially Nathan.

Plot is uncomplicated to follow, pacing is comfortable. I did feel a little more closure could have evolved naturally and that was a missed opportunity.

I would recommend to my reading groups and friends.

This ARC has since been published but it's still an ARC to me 😀.

I requested to read this one as it sounded a fabulous book - a really great concept.

When I first started reading this one, I found it a little hard to get into however a few chapters in, I realised that the book references way too many past things for it to be a purely standalone book. I found out it is actually Adam'a 5th Book in the Ray Flowers series and this made a lot more sense.

Anyone who has read 1-4 will enjoy the little references to prior events that you had been involved with though.

I also don't usually like reading 3rd Person but I quite liked the tone that Adam's characters use. While you are omnipresent in the story (you go EVERYWHERE!), you still feel like you are part of the story which have been really cleverly done.

Adams also takes you on many twists and turns in the story, with the biggest twist coming at the end!

Ray Flowers is the main person we follow and I knew I would like him as a character within the first few pages. I think he's actually friend material!

The book made me feel like I was on a roller coaster with the starting few chapters is Adams slowly building the foundations of the story and then we get to thw top of the climb and Adams has us hanging there for a short time and then WHAM off we go hurtling back down to Earth, twists and turns all the way down.

I also knew I'd love Nathan when I first met him.

Overall, the small issue at the start aside the book was an enjoyable read!

First off this cover is GORGEOUS! The Lost Daughter by Jane Adams sucked me right in from the beginning. I could not wait to figure out what this story held. I literally could not put it down!

I enjoyed reading this! The book is part of a series but I felt like it was easy enough to read this one without feeling like I was missing anything. I'd definitely read the others in this series, especially if they keep me hooked like this one.

Wow this was a gripping thriller that totally blew me away. I loved it. I loved the story and how it ended. I really felt I wad there in the moment with the characters, this author really does know how to write!