First publication by this author that I've read.
A very good, well written thriller with several twists that I certainly didn't see coming.
Will certainly read more by K L Slater

This was a very suspenseful gripping read.
Imagine receiving a message from your friend that then disappears and all is not as it seems.
I won’t give anything away as I think it’s better to go into this a little blind to get maximum impact.
Was a fabulous read! Thank you so much for allowing me to read pre release! Can’t wait to read more from this author

The panic that would set in when your friend sends you a crptic message and then deletes it.
You drop everything you are doing to go help her, but does she really need your help?
Really gripping read.
Thank you to Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House, K.L.Slater and Netgalley for an ARC in return for an honest review.

'Saffy is waiting to go into a job interview when she receives a text message from her best friend, Leona:

Can’t speak… don’t text or call… please just come

As Saffy struggles to understand what is happening the phone screen changes:

This message was deleted. ...'

So begins the story....why was the message deleted...who, in fact, sent and deleted the message....and why?

Things aren't as they seem in this twisty psychological drama...

A fast paced book that was hard to put down!

A gripping page-turner. Saffy is immediately worried when her best friend Leona messages her asking her to come over immediately however, the messages are soon deleted and Leona denies all knowledge. Hours later, Leona, her husband and her daughter are reported missing and Saffy was the last person to see them.

This novel was very fast-paced and had me wanting to know more from the outset. Thought frustrating at times, Saffy was likeable and I was rooting for her. The plot and ‘twist’ were satisfying however the ‘reason’ for the end was disappointing and didn’t seem to mirror the characters’ personalities and what they would actually do, based on the first 90% of the book. Lots of suspense but tension was lacking at the climax.

This was my first K.L.Slater and I would definitely read another.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Books for the ARC.

Imagine your best friend sends you a message asking for help. To get to her ASAP. But not to message her back or call. Of 6 rush to her. Only to find all seems to be well. She has no idea what you're talking about. And the message? Well, it's been deleted.
And then she and her family vanish.

That's the premise of this novel from K.L.Slater. And to be honest, the synopsis didn't grab me like other novels she has written. But I gave it a go as I know from experience this writer knows how to write a thriller, and I'm very glad I did. Confusion, twists, and turns, back stabbing, it's all here. It isn't my favourite book from this writer but it's definitely entertaining.

Message Deleted is a gripping thriller that begins with a deleted text message, setting off a suspenseful journey that explores trust, friendship, and hidden truths. The plot is intense and filled with twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. Slater’s writing skillfully creates a chilling atmosphere, with lots of tension. While some twists felt slightly contrived, the overall experience is riveting and unforgettable. Fans of psychological thrillers will find this book hard to put down. Highly recommended!

Absolutely loved this book! From page one I was hooked and couldn’t wait to pick the book back up. Can’t wait to read more by this author.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A brilliant read
Hooked from the first page and couldn’t put it down
With twists and turns this book has you racing through the pages
Thanks NetGalley

Enjoyed this story set in Nottingham, plenty of twists in it and interesting characters.

I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.

My top read of summer 2024! I stayed up till 4am to finish this. Kept me wondering the whole way through as little details were revealed. Recommended. 4.5 stars

I really enjoyed this thriller, with twists and turns which are unexpected. Saffy and Poppy have had to and are still dealing with the after effects of an attack on Poppy and throughout this book the reader is putting the pieces together as to how all the characters are interacting with each other and the story. Well worth reading.

WOW !!!
One of the best thrillers I've read on along time . Fast paced, and oh so very twisty with lots going on! The storyline was addictive and I was entertained from start to finish ! The style of writing was my idea of perfection and utterly readable! I devoured it !

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. As the title suggests, this well written psychological thriller begins with a deleted text message. Friendships are examined and tested. Who can be trusted? Who is telling the truth.?
I was totally gripped by this story which is very well written. Highly recommended.

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Message Deleted by K.L Slater
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I recently discovered Slater and have been working my way through every book, because I absolutely love a thriller of any sort. I may have squealed when I saw Message Deleted and got way to excited about it. But Slater does that to me now.

Slaters writing style is out of this world. I cannot explain enough how skilled Kim is in creating such tension and unease with her books. I am always left on the edge of my seat, nail biting and pulling my hair out. It is beyond amazing and I am in awe of anyone who is reading one of her books for the first time.

Wow this is seeming more like an ode to the author, but without the author you wouldn’t have these books. Anyway, the plot behind this one was eerie. The descriptive scenes and haunting feel to the book made it so much better.

It’s pretty simple, any fans of thrillers need to find yourself reading this book for a quick yet unforgettable experience.

K.L. Slater’s Message Deleted is a gripping psychological thriller that plays on the paranoia we all feel when that “unsent message” notification appears. Imagine the unease when a cryptic message from your best friend is suddenly deleted, followed by their mysterious disappearance. Slater expertly weaves this tension into a plot full of twists and turns, leaving you guessing until the very last page.

Saffy’s frantic search for answers after receiving Leona's distressing text and subsequent encounter with the police creates a chilling atmosphere that’s hard to shake off. The steady pacing keeps you hooked, while the unexpected twists provide enough whiplash to make you question everything you thought you knew about the characters.

The only reason this isn’t a five-star read for me is that some of the twists felt a bit too contrived, almost as if Slater was trying to outdo herself. But overall, it’s a cleverly written novel that I couldn’t put down. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers who love being kept on their toes.

Up to the standard expected from Slater. Keeps you on the edge of your seat and just when you think you have it figured out, something else happens. Enough twists and turns to keep any psychological thriller reader happy. Highly recommended.

Saffy receives a txt from her best friend for help, but when she arrives Leona denies sending txt. The next date Leona, her husband and child have disappeared. Lots of twists with two timelines in this thriller that will keep you engaged. Thanks to Penguin Random house and Netgalley for this review ARC.

I raced through this even though I did find it slightly implausible at the end! Also think it's needs a copyedit - there were definitely a couple of places where the wrong name was used (Poppy when it should be Leona)...

Would read another K L Slater book though based on this.

K.L. Slater has produced twenty psychological thrillers to date and this contemporary take on female friendships catches her at the top of her craft. In a believable everyday situation, we are introduced to Saffy, preparing for an important job interview, who happens to check her phone, only to locate a series of text messages from her friend Leona pleading for help. Of course, Saffy ditches everything and races to Leona’s house – only to find her friend perfectly well and insistent that she has not texted. But soon after, Leona and her husband and daughter disappear, putting Saffy at the mercy of the police investigation and plunging her into an even more nightmarish scenario …. A fast-paced, well-told treatment of human loyalties, and the speed at which things can go from ordinary to sinister. Recommended for current fans of K.L. Slater’s books – and newbies to her work! Thank you to NetGalley and to the publishers for the free ARC I was gifted that allowed me to produce this book review.