I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. I initially tried to read this on my Kindle, but some of the print was far too small to read comfortably and other graphics were only partially reproduced. I assume this will be fixed before publication.

I have read each of the instalments in this series, so I was familiar with the plot of the first book where the disappearance of eight-year old Daisy is investigated and her murderer prosecuted. Here it is discovered (eight years later) that she isn't dead at all and (bizarrely) Fawley and the original team are asked to reinvestigate. Daisy's DNA is discovered while a separate force are looking for a missing teenager and so there are in total far too many police officers to keep straight.

This wasn't quite such a page turner as the other books in this series; the sections from Daisy's shadow journal really slowed things down for me. I found Daisy to have been an unbelievably precocious eight year old, and I'm not a fan of ambiguous endings, but on the other hand I enjoyed some of the characterization, especially Quinn, who just never changes.

‘Making a Killing’ is the latest in the DCI Adam Fawley series and, intriguingly, takes us back to Cara Hunter’s first novel when eight year old Daisy Mason goes missing from affluent north Oxford and is never found. Her mother is convicted of her murder. The End!

However, Hunter has made the decision to develop this narrative further and, eight years later, it appears that Daisy has not died. Extraordinarily, her DNA is found on another woman’s corpse in a shallow grave. Is Daisy really still alive and, if so, how has she survived unnoticed well into her teens?

You don’t have to have read the original novel, ‘Murder in the Family’ to become invested in this story but I am sure that those who haven’t are likely to search it out after reading this sequel. Hunter has successful dealt with an obvious narrative problem – how does the reader hear Daisy’s voice throughout the story without the revelation of where she is and with whom? The answer is the inclusion of a Jungian ‘shadow diary’ in which Daisy appears to be experimenting with a self-help form of psychoanalysis.

Whilst this story has Daisy at its centre, there is the issue of why someone has been buried wearing a makeshift scold’s bridle and where another woman connected to Daisy has disappeared to. Fawley and his team combine with police in Gloucestershire to try to put together the pieces of widely scattered puzzle.

Hunter regularly uses mixed media in her narratives which adds credibility to aspects of the story. However, beware if reading as an e-book; it can be very frustrating. Another satisfying read and the final pages suggest that Adam may be looking over his shoulder for some time to come!

My thanks to NetGalley and HarperFiction, Hemlock Press for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.

Making a Killing is the seventh instalment in the Adam Fawley series, and it’s safe to say that this series just keeps getting better and better! I have loved getting sucked into the Adam Fawley universe with the last seven books, and I’m gutted that this is the last one (for now at least!) I literally love every single character in these books, and I’ve loved getting to know them more with each book.

One thing I really liked about this book was that it was sort of a follow up to the first book in the series, Close to Home. I loved revisiting Daisy and her complicated, intriguing character, as well as all the other characters from the first book! I won’t give too much away, but this book was filled with twists and turns just like all the others in the series, and I could not put it down! I hope this isn’t the last book in this amazing series, because I am obsessed!!

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Close to Home was a thriller that I always thought deserved a sequel, especially because of the way it ended. I was pleased that Cara Hunter chose to revisit this title, especially as we've gotten to know Adam Hunter more. At times I did find Daisy a little over the top, especially given how young she's supposed to be and how young she was in Close to Home.

Thank you netgalley for giving me this book in exchange for a review. This is the first book I got by Cara Hunter and I got to say it was not what I expected. I was unable to get through the book due to how it is set up. Don't take me wrong it's unique and I can see the appeal off it. For those who are not familiar with her books just like me it includes emails, newspaper clippings, medical reports, regular writing, etc. I wanted to give this book an honest chance but I just couldn't get into the story. I actually think the story line could be interesting. The occasional addition of medical report or letter could be interesting as well but in case of this book almost every page has something like that. Personally I prefer more of a story that I can get engaged in and will always want to read just few sentences more.
This is not the case. Maybe a heads up on on the front page would be beneficial so readers know what to expect

I read this book as an e-arc on my kindle and the formatting for kindle was very awkward. The newspaper articles were split across several pages making them difficult to read, as were the photos. This detracted from the experience a little.

However, the storyline lived up to the hype. I'm a Cara Hunter fan and have read a number of her books, this one didn't disappoint.

A continuation to the Fawley series, that furthers the story of Daisy Mason, a child presumed dead. It was twisty, thrilling and very hard to put down.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It was great to have an Adam Fawley story back again after such a long time and to find it was the continuation of a previous story. Always welcome in my world. I loved the Character List at the beginning of the book by the way. Very helpful. The narrative was great. Very complex with lots of twists and turns. My only complaint is, I read the story on a Kindle and unfortunately the various formats used by Cara don't translate very well, the photos, newspaper cuttings etc. although this doesn't affect the story too much, it is a bit off-putting for kindle readers. In fact I'm not absolutely sure what happened at the end as Cara finishes with a newspaper cutting! A good reason to buy a paper copy of the book I suppose.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Making a Killing, the seventh installment in Cara Hunter’s DI Adam Fawley series, picks up six years after the events of Hope to Die. At first, I mistakenly thought Crime in the Family was part of this series, as the book includes a few nods to its case. However, rest assured—you can dive into this novel without prior knowledge of that story.

The book begins with a chilling discovery deep in the woods of Hescombe: a woman walking her dog stumbles across a shallow grave containing the body of another woman. The estimated time of death? Just a few weeks ago. But the plot thickens when a single hair found on the duct tape binding the body is identified as belonging to Daisy Mason.

For those unfamiliar with Daisy’s case, it was closed eight years ago. At the time, DI Adam Fawley was the senior investigating officer. While Daisy’s body was never recovered, a conviction was secured based on strong forensic evidence, and the accused is now serving a life sentence. But this new discovery raises disturbing questions: Did the team get it wrong? If so, how could an eight-year-old evade the police for so long? Was she abducted? And who might be responsible?

While the premise is undeniably gripping, the novel unfolds as a slow burn. The pacing struggled to hook me, and I found myself disengaged from the investigation at times. It took a while for the story to find its rhythm, and even then, the momentum never truly picked up. Adding to my frustration was the fact that the mystery could have been resolved much sooner if just one of three key characters had mentioned a crucial detail—but they didn’t. I was particularly frustrated with Daisy’s brother.

Another issue for me was the overwhelming number of characters. It became difficult to keep track of everyone and everything happening. At some point, I decided to focus on three characters I liked and followed their arcs closely, while the rest became a blur.

That said, the book does have its strengths. I thoroughly enjoyed the psychological depth Cara Hunter brought into the narrative with the concept of the “Shadow Self” and Shadow Work Journaling. This element offered a glimpse into the mind of the criminal mastermind, adding a fresh layer of intrigue. That said, the mastermind’s age—much younger than mine—was both impressive and terrifying!

While I admire Cara Hunter’s work and will continue reading her books, Making a Killing wasn’t my favorite book in the series, but I’m still eager to see what DI Adam Fawley’s next case will bring.

As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the plot - instead, I will recommend that you read this for yourself!

Having read the earlier novel that this book is linked with, I was delighted to be invited to read this one. Although the previous book left us in no doubt about Daisy's actual fate, this one fills in the gaps of what has happened in the period since she disappeared.

Once again, D I Fawley investigates - this time with some new team members, and the return of some familiar faces too. I always enjoy the way that Cara Hunter injects social media and newspaper reports into her novels - makes them even more realistic in my opinion.

Twists and turns aplenty - and the book ends on a cliffhanger! I cannot wait to read the next one in this series - please hurry up Cara!

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

I found it useful to reread the first book in this series Close to Home to refresh on the characters etc.
A great read full of suspense and storyline which kept me turning the pages.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review.

I love Cara Hunter books, I am always riveted and never disappointed! It’s wonderful to follow the couple as well as all the other characters in the police. Thanks so much for access.

I enjoy reading Cara Hunter's books and was excited to read her latest DCI Fawley novel. The bringing back of Daisy, a previous character was interesting. The storyline was imaginative, however with the strange formatting of my kindle edition and the large number of characters in the book, I struggled to keep up with the 'action'. Enjoyable but not her best.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the advance copy of this book.

Making a Killing sees the welcome return of DCI Fawley and colleagues.

Eight years have lapsed since the last book in the series but the team is pulled back together to re investigate one of their old cases.

The main storyline is very good, however, the introduction of a second investigating team confuses matters as there is a very large cast of characters to follow. This unfortunately adversely affected my enjoyment of the book.

Overall though is still a good series and this is a good book but maybe not the best.

Making A Killing is the seventh entry in the Adam Fawley series, but you can dive straight in, as I did. If, like me, you've read Murder in the Family, you’ll enjoy the return of the true crime show Infamous and its producer, Nick Vincent. For long-time fans of the series, there’s also a treat in the way this case links back to Hunter’s debut, Close to Home.

The mixed media format is brilliantly executed once again. I flew through this book when I read it last year – it’s immersive, fast-paced and visually engaging. Swipe to see just how good it looks!

Hunter continues to impress me with her ability to blend innovative storytelling with gripping crime plots and I can’t wait to read more. Luckily for me I can now go back and enjoy the previous six books in this series!

Thank you to Harper Fiction and NetGalley for the ARC.

Although this was a sequel to Close at Home, it works perfectly well as a stand alone book. There is a clear explaination of the original story where eight year old Daisy Mason goes missing from a family party. Fast forward another eight years to 2024 and Daisy’s mother Sharon is in prison serving life for her daughter’s murder. Her body was never found but overwhelming evidence was enough for her to be found guilty. In Making a Killing, a body is found in a wood and is positioned in such a way that ancient witchcraft rituals are suspected. However, when a single hair near the body is tested, the DNA is Daisy Masons. How? DCI Adam Fawley and the original team are brought together to try and find out. A fast paced mystery that has several twists and turns until the truth is finally revealed. I love Adam Fawley and his team and really hope Cara Hunter finds another way to bring them all back together. They each have totally different characters but gel well and bounce off each other while being fully supportive. Another gripping book in this brilliant series.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. Apart from the problems with the downloaded copy on my Kind,e, which meant some paragraphs were repeated 2 or 3 times and the pictures were incomplete as shown over 2 or more pages, I was gripped by the storyline. The case of murdered 8 year old Daisy has to be reopened 8 years later as a new victim reveals evidence suggesting she is still alive. DCI Fawley is bought back in to reinvestigate the original case alongside the new one. Lots of twists and turns along the way with a cliff hanger of an ending. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.

This is the 7th book in the DI Adam Fawley series and it’s really hard to believe they have been around for so long, but bringing back the people from the first book, makes you realise how long it really has been.
I enjoyed the plot and the premise of this book and to get some answers, after the first book left a lot open, was intriguing and satisfying.

The only downside that I had and overall it was quite a significant one as I feel it affected my opinion of the book, there where just far too many characters and adding in another police force, made it so difficult trying to remember who the heck they all where. Half the time I hadn’t a clue what I was reading as I tried to recall who this person was and what they had to do with the story.

The six year jump was a bit much as well, it feels like we’ve missed so much of their lives and the police team are the major part of this series. So much has changed for them all, that it felt at times that we were meeting a whole new group of people.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for the ARC in return for an honest review.

I’ve read all of Cara Hunter’s books and I love the Adam Fawley series. Even though I read a lot of crime thrillers the Daisy Mason story stuck with me all these years later so I was excited to see there was a sequel.
Adam and his team are brought back in to investigate an old case in which a mother was jailed for killing her eight year old daughter after new evidence emerges.
Really well written with such a clever ending told in an unusual format. I really enjoyed this but I would recommend reading it as a physical book instead of kindle due to the unusual format but highly recommend

I love everything Cara Hunter has written, both the Fawley books and the standalone. This is a follow up to the first Fawley book, but you don’t have to have read it to enjoy this book. I’m a fan of the multiple ways the story is told; emails, phone transcripts and a diary as well as from the viewpoint of Fawley. The only problem for me was the way my kindle distorted newspaper clippings, making them unreadable. I will buy the book when it comes out, but the kindle version needs correct formatting. Another great read.

Besides the fact that there are masses of people in this story I enjoyed it.
The characters are believable and the book is quite fast paced.
I will definitely be recommending Cara Hunter in future.