Susan Lewis is a must-read author for me. Her stories are always so compelling and different despite having written over 50 books. And, this was no exception. It's well written with characters and a storyline that really gripped me. I particularly enjoyed the true crime podcast angle of the investigation rather than a typical police investigation. My only disappointment was not hearing from the perpetrator again after their reveal for a better (first-hand) insight into the motive.

Susan Lewis writes a great yarn, but this wasn't it. Whilst the opening chapter was full of promise, the long cast of unmemorable characters made this pod cast investigation really drag. Full disclosure, I did not finish it as by the time I reached 23% of the book, I just couldn't remember who anyone aside from a handful of people, actually were. I found I didn't really care about Cristy's divorce back story and I quickly lost track of who was on her podcast team.

I want a book I can't put down, not a book that was a chore to pick up. Susan's done better.

This feels like a book of two parts: we start with the discovery of a horrific triple murder and then jump forward sixteen years, from 2008 to 2024, when Cristy and her team are investigating the murders as a likely topic for their next podcast.
Over the course of the novel, the team review old evidence, witnesses and uncover new information.
The investigation side of the storyline was interesting but too dragged out and I found that I had worked out all of the "twists" by the time they finally arrived. Which was disappointing as I feel the novel had so much potential.
To be honest, I really liked the characters, in particular the character of Cristy and was more invested in the storyline regarding her family than the investigation.
I think a lot of readers would enjoy the slower pace and reveal of this novel, it simply wasn't for me, but it did have some good points.

I struggled to begin with, I found too many characters were introduced very quickly and struggled to remember who was who. I have read previous Susan Lewis books and this felt very different. I enjoyed the story but found towards the end I was just wanting to finish. I didn't particularly like the ending but not a bad story

Thank you

I have read many books from this author but I think her writing style has changed now from her earlier books.

I found this storyline far too long and I lost interest, I would never have guessed this was from Susan Lewis

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for this ARC I just wish I could have enjoyed it more.

I am a big fan of Susan Lewis's book and was excited to read this. I felt it had a lot of potential but for me it failed to live up to it's promise. It was a bit long and I found myself skimming over the middle part of the book. I did enjoy it but found it was too long for me and I struggled to finish it.

Phew that was so long too long really it wasn’t a bit like Susan Lewis’s other books I had to keep reading to see who actually had killed the 3 women that were shot in the Gaudian home. Christy and her team started a true crime podcast about the murders everyone thinks that Lexi’s husband David did the murders of her and the other two women but that’s what you have to find out,

I have to be honest had it not been Susan Lewis I would have given up on it.

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK for an ARC

This is a book of two halves - the first is really quite slow and somewhat lacking in momentum, then the pace picks up and story becomes gripping, complex and immensely readable. The book begins with the murder of three women, with the husband of one of them being the main suspect. His trial never comes to court and no one really knows why. Many years later the case is picked up by two podcasters, Cristy and Connor and their investigations delve into some dark and murky people and places. Once the story had gathered momentum it has plenty of twists and turns, good characterisation and a real sense of place. There is some romance too, and the ending, whilst not exactly a surprise, was satisfying.

A rather slow drawn out story and quite repetitive in the podcast/phone calls/ visits parts. I guessed the killer half way through and didn't like the annoying husband and the romantic bits. I like a thriller to be a thriller. I find that SusanLewis is a bit hit and miss. Some books I like (thrillers) and the romances not so much. This was neither one nor the other. Only 3 stars 🌟 from me.

To begin with, I found this a slow yet compelling read. The story is told through a series of gradual reveals, which kept me guessing throughout.

have always loved and devoured Susan Lewis books , but I have to admit I really struggled to get into Nothing to see here!
Wether it is the different writing style or the fact that I’m still mourning kesterley and Andi Lawrence I’m not sure
The book seemed to drag initially but did improve around the half way mark
The podcast style of writing was a new thing for myself and obviously getting used to a new investigative team made up of a range of characters I particularly liked Christy and her investigative style and ethos and the during turn of events
Thank you NetGalley for this early read

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-erc. I find Susan Lewis novels really hit and miss - some are amazing and others I just want to end and sadly this was the latter.

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I have been reading Susan Lewis's books for over 20 years and this is the greatest book I have read of hers, it is definitely the best book I have read this year, and that is saying something as I've read some wonderful books this year.

Christy Ward and her colleague Connor are starting a podcast feature about the Kellon Manse Murders for their true crime podcast. 3 women, a mother, her daughter and a family friend, who were shot in the home of Lexi Gaudion and Lexi's youngest daughter Amelia is missing, presumed dead. All the evidence points to Lexi's husband David but the case was dropped suddenly and he walked free, no further investigation was carried out.

Christy and Connor start investigating, why David was set free and did he really carry out the murders, they start with interviewing the gardener who found the bodies that fateful day. The podcast gains traction and more people are willing to speak out, along with the trolls looking for Money and fame. Did Lexi belong to a cult and was this a motive for David's actions as she was giving them large sums of money ? The story has lots of twists and turns, but will all the truth be revealed to the listeners.

I think this book should be made into a TV series, as it is definitely written like one. You would be foolish to miss reading this book.

I usually love books by Susan Lewis but this one did not grab me. The premise was good but there was something missing for me. It was quite boring in parts and seemed overly long. I skimmed a lot of it. So, overall I must sadly say that on this occasion, I can only give 3 stars.

As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the plot or the publisher's blurb!

I've read a lot of books by Susan Lewis, so was delighted to be invited to read this novel - I was not disappointed.

This is a slightly diferent style for the author, involving the investigation of a cold case triple murder. The plot was well thought out, with plenty of twists. There are plenty of suspects - and motives for murder - but I genuinely didn't guess the identity of the culprit or their motivation! There's a good mix of characters - some nice, some not so - and the dialogue felt genuine. The book moves through various settings too, which adds interest.

I liked the collaborative nature of the podcast team too. I think this may be the start of a series of novels featuring the podcast team, so looking forward to reading more of their cases.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

Although the premise of this book was good I found the execution excruciatingly slow and I had to force myself to pick it up which is not a good sign for a supposed thriller.
I managed to get half way through this story of a group of podcasters investigating a cold case murder of three women, found slaughtered at home. The husband was originally a suspect but was then released from prison. Christy and her colleagues decide to look into the case again and interview a number of witnesses and people involved.
I can’t believe I got as far as 51% on my kindle and almost nothing had happened apart from recordings and broadcast interviews recorded by the group. I could barely get my head around the members of the podcast team- they were just not memorable. It was also far too long and in the end I could not face reading any more.
I then started to skim read the next few chapters and ultimately decided it was not the book for me. However others might have a different opinion and the 5 star views reflect this.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.

3.5 rounded up to 4.
I enjoyed the story but it seemed a bit dragged out. The love triangle didn’t do much for the story other than to add as a filler. The storyline was good. A podcast that brings to light an old unsolved murder. I honestly had a hunch who was behind the murders. But there were a few good twists in it. If you like a murder mystery give this one a shot.

Such a different and intriguing story angje, with Susan's usual twisty thriller style story. True crime podcasting is an unusual but fascinating genre to write a book about. Thank you

I am an avid reader of Susan Lewis and this book certainly does not disappoint.

What a story. I flew throught this one. Would recommend to others Thank you for the opportunity to review

I loved this book - couldn't put it down. Such a great plot full of twists and turns and a surprising ending. I loved the modern podcast format,
A compelling read - not to be missed.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.