The start of this book had me so gripped! The story was well paced throughout, it was really interesting reading about the corruption of the police and them hiding and covering disgusting actions to keep their own safe. It was such a frustrating story at times reading about these actions and crimes and having Becky get knocked down when she was trying to uncover the truth, you just felt so bad for her all the way through. I loved that I did not trust any of the characters! It’s definitely a book that you’re trying to work out constantly as to who’s behind what, what consequences will come from certain actions, you’re constantly second guessing everything which is a sign of a good thriller! The only criticism I would have is that I just couldn’t gel with any or the characters, which Is probably because I didn’t trust any! But even Becky the main character, I’m not sure what it was about her, I felt so badly for her and obviously rooted for her all the way but there was something about her, I feel we didn’t get to know any other Side of her really. Overall it was a gripping read, it had such an interesting story and I would recommend it as I did really enjoy it.

I’ve got to say, I was rather disappointed after seeing so much hype for this author. I do have 2 others by this author on my shelf which I’ll try to give a fairer chance.

I liked the idea of the plot for bad apple. I just didn’t get the WOW I was waiting for as the twist at the end wasn’t that big of a twist - I saw it coming much earlier on.

I did like the characters and the way they were portrayed though. Each character served a purpose which is rare, but I liked that.

Have always enjoyed books by this author and this book again did not disappoint. Full of twists and turns and an ending I didn't see coming. Made me question what happens within the services and whether corruption is an ongoing issue.

Becky, an established member of the police force finds herself without a job following the reporting of her husband for sexual assualt, who was then not prosecuted.
Learning that he is now in another relationship, she is desperate to prove his guilt, particularly for the safety of other women. She enlists the help of a couple of friends who continue to work in the force.

However the deeper she digs, the more her life becomes endangered and leaves her questioning who in fact she can trust.

Really enjoyed this fast paced read and would highly recommend.

A really good premise, interesting characters and a gripping plot.

There were a few moments that felt a little predictable/implausible but that didn’t detract from the success of the novel overall.

I raced through Bad Apple as I found it hard to put down.

Being a fan of the author, I jumped at the opportunity as I knew what I was getting into. I embarked on an edge-of-your-seat journey that kept me guessing and took me on so many roads filled with twists and turns.

Totally recommend to all thriller fans

I really enjoyed this book and absolutely flew through it. Such a great read
some of the book is a little far fetched and I was screaming inside at the naivety of Becky sometimes but this book left me wanting more and more and before I knew it I had finished the book
Becky is on a mission to get justice for all of the women her ex husband, John, has destroyed
what i will say is John is a very powerful man with a lot of friends in high places.while Becky is on the mission, more and more is going wrong, urging her to leave the truth uncovered.
the book was fast paced for the most part which made me want to read on to find out who was going to win the cat and mouse chase.
I really loved the authors writing style.
the ending was left open so I wouldn’t be surprised if I saw bad apple 2 released!

Becky Lawson’s life has been shattered. When she discovered her husband, John – a trusted policeman – was a monster, she reported him. But her faith in the system was crushed when it didn't lead to any charges or consequences. Now, John lives freely with a new girlfriend and her young daughter, while Becky battles guilt over missing the obvious signs. Determined for justice, Becky hunts him down. But John wants her silenced – at any cost. Becky knows only one of them can survive, and she’ll do anything to make sure it’s her. Becky must tread carefully though, because John isn’t the only bad apple lurking in the shadows. This kept me enthralled until the very end. Lots of twists and turns and it will make you want to sleep with the lights on!

A really addictive read that I just couldn’t put down. I felt every second of those three weeks with Becky and the pain and suffering she went through. Great twists that kept me guessing throughout the book.

I am a big fan of Alice Hunter anyway and this book didn't dissapoint. Brilliant plot with plenty of twists and turns to keep you turning the pages to find out what is going to happen next.

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Amazing plot and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Loved the charecter development and the twist at the end

LOVE LOVE LOVE,,
So dark and twisted, just the kind of book I enjoy reading, I will be on the lookout for more from Alice Hunter because this one hooked me!

2.5 stars

I really enjoyed The Serial Killer’s Wife and the synopsis of this book sounded very intriguing, but I struggled with this book.

This book was much too slow and repetitive for my liking. It bogged the book down and I had a hard time staying engaged with the story. Then there were a few random subplots that didn’t add any value for me.

I didn’t realize how much I actually enjoy character development until I read this book since there isn’t any. There really isn’t any backstory provided throughout the book.

I thought this book was going to be more of a psychological thriller, but it is more of a domestic drama. If I would have know that, I probably wouldn’t have chosen this book to read.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Thanks to Netgalley, Avon Books UK, and Alice Hunter for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Bad Apple started off really well. I was quickly hooked and loved the main character Becky straight away. I really love Alice's writing style, her books are always easy to get into.
I felt that the book lost it's way a bit in the middle, which I found harder to get through. It pulled my attention back again before the end, with a pretty decent twist.

Overall, I enjoyed Bad Apple, but I liked her previous novels more, especially The Serial Killer's Sister.

A solid read and 3.5 stars from me.

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. This was gripping from the start. The plot was painfully believable, perhaps moreso than most in the genre, and Hunter referenced real life examples of similar stories in her book. Although the thriller element was perhaps rushed, the story on its own was a powerful representation of important societal problems.

Having previously read The Serial Killer’s Wife by Alice Hunter, I was looking forward to reading another book by the author, and I actually ended up enjoying Bad Apple more.

The story begins with a horrific incident involving an off duty officer, and the aftermath that follows. The opening chapter is a tough read, and I highly recommend checking trigger warnings, but it sets the tone for the entire book. We then move on to Becky, an ex-officer who was struck off for speaking out against a higher ranking officer, an officer who at the time was her husband. Becky knows what John is, and what he has done, and the story follows Becky as she does everything in her power to show the world what type of man he truly is.

I liked Becky. She was clearly deeply troubled, and had been through a hell of a lot, but I was routing for her to bring John down, to have people on her side, and to get her happy ending that she deserves. Her memory was at times hazy, which made the storyline much more unpredictable, because her thoughts and recollections became unreliable. The unreliable narrator trope is one my favourites, so I loved this aspect of the book.

There was a big twist towards the end of the story, but I had already made a slight guess at it before the big reveal. Nevertheless, it was still a very enjoyable reveal, in the midst of an intense showdown that kept you on the edge of your seat.

The story highlights the ongoing issues within the police, and how we (especially us women) are no longer sure if officers can be trusted. It’s a sad reality that we are all facing. This book was exciting and tense from the very start, and the final lines sets you up perfectly for a sequel, which I will definitely be reading!

Synopsis-Becky Lawson’s life has been shattered.
When she discovered her husband, John – a trusted policeman – was a monster, she reported him. But her faith in the system was crushed when it didn’t lead to any charges or consequences.
Now, John lives freely with a new girlfriend and her young daughter, while Becky battles guilt over missing the obvious signs.
Determined for justice, Becky hunts him down. But John wants her silenced – at any cost. Becky knows only one of them can survive, and she’ll do anything to make sure it’s her.
Becky must tread carefully though, because John isn’t the only bad apple lurking in the shadows…

My thoughts—

Becky used to be a respected police officer she lost her job , she reported her husband for a heinous crime but he is a powerful police officer.

Corruption, lies, interspersed with character driven investigation. Bad Apple police very current topics. A psychological thriller with many twists and turns a bit repetitive at times but worth a pick up!

Bad Apple is a fast paced gripping read ,Becky reported her Policeman husband when she found evidence he was a serial rapist but it came back at her as she wasn't believed and he got promoted and she lost her job .Becky's mission now is to get evidence to convict him and protect other woman from his evil ways ,but John is a psychopath with friends in high places and will stop at nothing to protect his secret. The ending was brilliant I did not see it coming ,very clever .Than you to NetGalley for my ARC .

A riveting read that could be ripped from the headlines. Becky discovers her Detective husband is a predator she reports him but he's promoted and she loses her job as a Detective, fighting to uncover her husband leads to a excellent book that I couldn't put down. Good characterisation well plotted. Thanks to Avon books and Netgalley for this review ARC.

When Becky, a serving police officer, finds out her husband, also a police officer, has been committing crimes, she reports him. But, it seems he has friends on the inside and he is believed instead of her. This means she loses her job. She, then, tries to find evidence to support her accusations only to put herself and others in danger
A compelling storyline,