I wasn't expecting this to turn into an international crime thriller, but I enjoyed this romp across NY, the UK, and Paris, in search of evidence to exonerate Alice's father...

Lawyer Alice's estranged father is due to be executed on death row in seven days, and despite her reservations and years of hurt, she investigates the case when he claims to be innocent.

This thriller started off well, but it lost me a bit around mid-way. I found it became repetitive and was recapping the same info we already knew by this point. I also found the random chapters in a different POV confusing and they could have been clearly demarcated to prevent this, especially as it's written in third-person. I also found that beginning each chapter with how many days til execution actually slowed the pace and any sense of urgency/tension for me, when you’re several chapters in and still on day 1 The intensity picks up around 80% but felt a bit silly, and I feel the action could've been described a little clearer. The ending was quite over-dramatic and we got a fairly obvious outcome, tied with a convenient killer bow

I think this was a cool premise, but it wasn't gripping me. I think there was too much going to ask x person then y person and reviewing what we know, plus police incompetence/failure. I'd say it was an average thriller/mystery on the whole. Thank you to netgalley for the arc.

This is a great fast-paced crime thriller with plenty of twists. The short chapters help you to read it quickly (just one more chapter) and there's a satisfying ending. What more do you want?

Read this one, you wont be disappointed – especially if you know Whitley Bay, Pet.

Puncture, carotid, fentanyl, single wound, memory loss! Key words from a crime scene report in this exciting Seven Day thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish! Alice has seven days in which to save her father! He’s on Death Row in the States, she’s in Whitley Bay in England and the answer to so many questions could be in Paris! The trouble is Alice hasn’t seen her father for years - she doesn’t even like him! He abandoned Alice and her sister years ago! Should she help him? Her sister seems to think so! Gripping stuff and much enjoyed!

Superb twisty thriller!
Alice investigates her father's case, as he is on death row, and time is running out. The more she uncovers, the greater the risks she takes, in uncovering the gruesome truth.
I love this book as the characters, situations and background are described brilliantly. Totally hooked! Love the fast pace and highly recommend!

Seven Days is a compulsive and page turning read. The premise is a simple one, can Alice save her estranged father from execution for a murder in seven days, but the plot and characterisation is more complex, raising this to another level. I particularly related to Alice, and her complicated parental relationships, and the plot is carefully constructed so provide lots of surprises.

Alice's relationship with her father is complicated, to say the least. She hasn't entirely forgiven him for abandoning her, or for his failures as a husband, which caused so much suffering for their family.

But now she is in a situation sufficiently bizarre to render those issues somewhat less front and centre. Because Alice's father is on death row and he has only 7 days to leave. unless she can save him.

The question is, how badly does she even want to?

Not to mention, there are powerful interests that want to see Alice's father go down. So even if she is compelled to do so, saving his life will not be a straight forward thing...

This is an interesting story which holds the reader's attention effortlessly. Alice is a relatable character, with all her concerns over what's on her plate, and you do feel for her. In this book, you find a sound plot delivered in the form of a gripping read.

With many thanks to Netgalley and Hodder & Stoughton for this free arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily

Well it won’t take seven days to read this book - I found it very hard to put down. The author spins a complex and intriguing web as we follow Alice - a character I was totally invested in as she struggles with her dilemmas. The twist around the half way mark is when the story really starts to unfold. The premise of this story is excellent, so did it live up to it- oh yes! Fast paced with great locations and great characters this well written book certainly is an adventure worth following. Enjoyable and addictive read

A good read with an excellent premise. Unfortunately this got lost a bit along the way as the story became overly complicated. That said, the it was still very engaging particularly as the story travelled to different locations.

This is a cleverly written book. I enjoyed the twists and dilemmas that the storyline presents. It held my interest and I will definitely be recommending it!

The premise: Alice, a lawyer who hasn't spoken to her father in years, discovers her dad is on death row and is scheduled to be executed in a week.

What follows is a a high-octane, high-stakes thriller about family dynamics, guilt and responsibility. The complex family dynamics, and the impact they have on Alice are excellently portrayed and feel completely real. I loved the kick-ass female characters in this novel, they were well-written and inspiring without feeling two-dimensional.

This thrilling, high-concept novel takes the reader from Whitley Bay to Paris then onto New York City with a trip to Florida en route home to the NE coastal town. In addition to this excellently plotted novel, Rutherford describes the locations in this novel with aplomb.

The resolution of this novel was clever and satisfying. Thoroughly recommend.

I got through half of this boot but unfortunately I didn’t finish it. The story started to drag, got a bit lengthy and complicated and I wasn’t really getting in to it. Not gripping enough and I didn’t feel like I wanted to keep reading, I just felt like I would try to see if it got better but it didn’t. Great idea for a story though, just too lengthy and static.

This is a very exciting read, coupled with the will she / won't she plot of saving her father. You as the reader will go through the dilemma too as you question what you would do if you had a decision as big as that on your shoulders.