Detective Hollie Turner is working on a case that has unfortunate similarities to an event in her past – her best friend Moira went missing at the Hull Fair over two decades ago. Now a body has been found at the same location and she can’t help but worry there might be a connection. The deeper the investigation goes, the more she realizes that unfortunately, she was right. Another body is found and the connection is made that the victims were involved with a children’s home in the past. The same children’s home that Moira lived in.

Hollie doesn’t want to get her hopes up that Moira is still alive, but the possibility exists when the victims are determined to have died from revenge attacks based on the brutality inflicted on the bodies. Hollie knew something was bothering Moira shortly before she vanished, and it would make sense that she could have been part of the abuse they now believe occurred at the home years ago. There were accusations made at the time, but the law decided there was no basis for the claims. But it’s not like there are ever cover-ups or mistakes made, right?

This is another solid entry in this series and I like Hollie’s flashbacks showing how she decided to join the force because of Moira’s disappearance and the lack of movement on the case after time passed. It’s not at all surprising that she’d want to do a better job for other people than the police did for her when her friend went missing. The way she was treated was despicable. If only that behavior wasn’t so true to life.

In 1999, Hollie’s best friend vanished. That’s why Hollie became a detective because she didn’t like how her friend’s investigation was handled. Now Hollie has a murder to investigate that seems to have ties with the past. As the story continues we get glimpses of the past and how it all connects to Hollie’s current case. Another fast paced story and I really liked seeing how/why Hollie became a detective. I enjoy Teague’s writing and these characters that he has created. I hope there will be more in this series.

Hollie estaba en la feria junto a su amiga, Moira, cuando esta salio corriendo y no volvió a verla. Lo único que dejó fue un mazo ensangrentado.

En el presente Hollie es detective, el caso en el que está trabajando apunta a Moira, el superintendente,Gordon, es asesinado, junto a su cuerpo dejaron un artitulo de periódico de los 90s . Resulta que el autor se dicho artículo acusó a Gordon de violacion de menores, pero el policía tenía el respaldo de gente poderosa que al final él periodista perdió su credibilidad.


Lo que empezó con un asesinato terminó destapando corrupción de la policia y una red de pedofilos.

Esta narrado tanto en el presente como en el pasado, casi todo es desde el punto de vista de Hollie, sin embargo, hay algunos personajes que tienen su pov.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Hollie Turner and Moira Kennedy are 19 year old University students attending the Hull Fair in 1999 when their night takes a horrific turn. In an instant Moire is gone. Hollie tirelessly tries to find her friend but with no leads, the case soon goes cold. Unable to cope with the tragedy, Hollie drops out of school and pursues a career in law enforcement. 25 years later, a case brings back all those terrible memories and she is faced with reliving past to not only solve the current case but to finally bring justice to Moire.

My opinion:
I just finished this book and I thoroughly enjoyed it! From the first page, it had my attention. I finished it within 24 because it was so fast paced, I could not put it down. My heart broke for Hollie as she struggled and lived with the loss of her best friend. I loved the dual timelines and being able to experience their lives in 1999. Paul Teague did an incredible job pacing the mystery throughout and I was guessing right until the end. This will not be my last Teague book!

Also, this book is set in England so it is British style writing/wording - for my American readers, it actually made the book more memorable for me.

Thank you to @stormbooks_co (Storm Publishing Co) and @paulteagueauthor (Paul J. Teague) for allowing me to read the ARC of Her Final Secret.

Even though it is clear where the plot is going, the journey of discovery and ultimate justice is a great read. Unlike previous books with this protagonist, her quirks have become almost distracting and this made it harder to engage with the story. She is so self centred and arrogant that it is difficult to tolerate her at times, especially when she is berating her friend over and over for not confiding in her about past abuse,

In this latest book in the DI Hollie Turner series, Hollie is transported back in time to when she was a university student in Hull, living a typical uni life with her mates. In particular her best friend Moira, who hadn’t had the best of upbringings and was a keeper of secrets. One fateful evening, the two girls visited the Hull funfair, an annual event that was much anticipated. Although having a great time, Moira suddenly makes off, having seen someone she knew and proceeds to follow him. By the time Hollie has realised what’s happening they have both disappeared, and eventually Moira is declared a missing person. All these years later, does the disappearance of Moira have anything to do with the murder of a retired police officer and the suicide of the social worker who was in charge at the children’s home where Moira lived?

This series continues to go from strength to strength. A really enjoyable read with Hollie and her team becoming firm favourites. In this offering we get to hear a little more of Hollie’s backstory and it makes the character much more interesting.

A definite recommendation from me.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing.

Detective Hollie Turner is investigating the death of a retired police superintendent, body found at the Hull Fair. This has bad memories for Hollie, as her friend disappeared at the fair twenty five years before, and Hollie has felt guilty ever since.
This murder, a suspected suicide and the disappearance of Mollie, her friend are linked.

I could not wait to get my hands on this latest novely by Paul J Teague. His books are fast becoming my favourites, together with Hollie being a favourite crime fighter.
She is gutsy, and has tremendous empathy, and a passion to uphold the law.
In this novel, she fights for the abused children who didn't have a voice when the abuse happened.
It is tense and emotional, and there are parts that made the hair on my arms stand up.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book. 5/5 stars from me.

Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.