Well written thriller beginning with a Jane doe murder with some evidence which suggests that a once missing and presumed dead girl is still very much alive. Great story and investigation led by the fabulous Adam fawley

I have not read anything by Cara Hunter before but did not feel at a disadvantage reading this as a stand alone. The storyline was different and the characters were intriguing. I enjoyed the book but I agree with other readers that it was not ideal as a Kindle book. I found the mixed media a little distracting. I would recommend this book and will look out for Cara Hunter in future.

Adam Fawley is back!! I have been a big fan of Cara Hunters books since Close to Home was released so it was nice to go back to that book with Making a Killing. This is book 7 in the series and you really do want to read them all. I think to fully appreciate this new book you need to understand the Daisy Mason case and all the characters. The author does a great job of recapping it but the more you know about it the better.

Police procedural books are my absolute favourites to read. I love learning about the case and all the players, seeing the police work the case and trying to find the clues along the way, I am terrible at guessing the ending most of time which is the sign of great writing. There are so many twists and misdirections.

I did really enjoy the link to Murder in the Family, Cara’s last book. It was a really nice connection . The use of mixed media works really well in these kinds of books and there is so much in Making a Killing. There are newspaper articles, phone call transcripts, emails and much more. And a fabulous ending that makes me excited for book number 8, although the author note at the end reveals that we will need to wait a while for that one.

Thank you so much to Harper Collins Uk and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on February 13th.

This was my first book by Cara Hunter, and I loved the premise. The crime committed was intriguing and I was keen to know how things unravelled. Up until the 80% mark I was really loving it, and it was an easy four stars. But I found the ending to be really disappointing, it was left on somewhat of a cliffhanger and it just didn't do it for me. While I understand there will be another book, to read nearly four hundred pages for practically no answer was quite frustrating.

I have been following Cara Hunter's excellent Oxford detective team under DCI Adam Fawley from the beginning. This is the 4th book in the series and it picks up the loose end of a previous novel, whatever happend to Daisy Mason whose mother is serving a prison sentence for her murder. But Daisy's body was never found and the trial was purely evidence passed by Adam's team. 

When Daisy's DNA is found at a new bizarre murder scene, a big question mark demands a reopening of the old case. I will not reveal more but found myself turning the pages of this very twisted tale speedily. Hunter has written another well plotted thriller with trademark turns until the end.

An excellent read but doesn’t quite live up to the previous book.

As a huge Cara Hunter fan, I have followed her writing from the start. Her signature style combined with her fast paced narratives always guarantee a good read!

When I heard that she was writing a follow up to the Daisy Mason book I jumped at the chance to read it. However, for me, this book didn’t feel quite right. Her unique style always incorporates narratives from social media, public comments, news articles, tv shows and emails (to name a few!). With the exception of the emails, in this book she has replaced all of that with a ‘Shadow Journal’. I didn’t really enjoy this part, it didn’t bring anything new or insightful to the story and I didn’t feel that it was something Daisy would do.

There’s an awful lot of characters in this book too. At the start of the book Cara gives you mini bios for each. But when you’re reading an arc on a kindle that section gets buried and forgotten about. Other than the main characters which I already had a familiarity with I found it hard to take on so many additional key players on the police task force.

Overall I did enjoy the book and I found it entertaining and I liked the new spin Cara put on the original book. But I wouldn’t go as far as to say it was as good or better than her catalogue.

Thank you to NetGalley for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is my second Cara Hunter book and again it uses a similar format to ‘Murder in the Family’ but to a lesser extent. Here we see Newspaper reports and TV reports but the main story is told by the members of the Police force who are working the cases. All of this is overseen by DCI Adam Fawley, a well rounded character who would play well on TV.
Adam is brought back from a secondment with the anti-terrorism group to head up the team who are investigating the discovery of a body found in a shallow grave. An earlier case of Adam’s where he successfully prosecuted the mother of Daisy Mason for her murder despite no body being found has been brought into question after forensic evidence shows that she may not be dead after all.
The pace is unrelenting and I struggled to put the book down.

I loved this book from start to finish. I'd not read any of Cara's previous books about DCI Fawley but it didn't impact on my enjoyment of this one. The story was well crafted and kept me guessing throughout. I especially liked the police procedural aspects of the story and the use of the shadow journal to reflect the mood of the character. Looking forward to reading more books by Cara

I really enjoyed the previous DI Fawley book and was keen to read this follow-up. Cara Hunter's writing is clever in that she delivers the story by presenting emails, reports, etc, mixed in with normal well-written prose. However, I felt let down. The plot is intriguing but I was disappointed with the ending so only 3 stars.

Making a Killing by Cara Hunter is an absolute page-turner that brilliantly builds on the foundations laid in the Daisy Mason case that was the subject of the 2016 book Close to Home. The plot is nothing short of superb, weaving a complex and gripping narrative that keeps you guessing at every turn.

The story follows DI Adam Fawley and his team as they investigate a new murder case that seems inexplicably linked to the infamous Daisy Mason disappearance. As they dig deeper, secrets and lies begin to unravel, revealing a web of deceit that challenges everything they thought they knew.

Hunter's characters are a fascinating spectrum, ranging from benign to downright terrifying, making each interaction both unpredictable and compelling. Their depth and development add layers to the story, enhancing the overall intrigue and suspense.

What makes this book truly stand out is its ability to turn perceptions upside down. Hunter masterfully challenges the reader's assumptions, delivering twists that are as thought-provoking as they are thrilling.

If you love a book that keeps you on your toes and turns your expectations inside out, Making a Killing is a must-read. Cara Hunter has once again demonstrated her prowess in crafting a riveting crime novel that leaves a lasting impression.

When I knew cara Hunter was publishing another book I was so excited and had my fingers crossed to be able to read it.
I am so pleased to be able to read and review this book
This book has it all and what a good idea to bring daisy back into it
Which then means some of the other characters come back into to the fold
I could not read this quick enough, then slowed down to take it all in
Fantastic writing completely gripped, can't wait for more writing by this author

Another absolute belter, as we have come to expect from Cara Hunter.
Superb pacing, excellent characters (& I love that this author doesn't ever shy away from projecting traits against the norm too) and a wonderful plot as always.

Thanks to netgalley for allowing me to review this book.

I really enjoy the recap of each character at the start of the book....great way to refresh the memory.

It dives straight in to a great story of when a hair belonging to none other than Daisy Mason....how can her hair be found at a crime scene when she is believed dead and someone is in prison for her murder?
The simplest answer is sometimes right…Daisy is, in fact, not dead. Fawley leads then the fascinating case but won't go into details to reveal anything of the case.

I was hooked from the start of the story and found it to be an absorbing read. I will definitely read more from this author.

As someone who does not love detective series when I discovered this one a few years in the library I was hooked. I love the authors writing style, this one was very very detailed but very cleverly written and addictive as you want to know what will happen next. I find this series very interesting and I love the recap at the start of each book its very helpful. I would read anything this author writes! Thank you to netgalley and to the publisher for this arc.

ive read a few cara hunters now and they're always reliable for a dramatic and compulsively readable experience. i lived in oxford and bc of my job i knew and still seem to know where most of the streets are so i loved the oxford specific details,i love that in this series you get not just adam fawley's perspective but multiple members of the team. i hadn't read the book that orignally covered the case they were revisiting but i don't feel like i missed out. started an older cara hunter fawley book as soon as i finished

I had read the previous story of Daisy Mason and had really enjoyed it. The concept of revisiting her case was a good one and kept us guessing, particularly with the ending. However, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations and including the shadow diary, media articles, etc, didn’t work on kindle at all.

This is a very good crime novel but there are a few caveats. The first one is obvious: it's not nearly as enjoyable if you haven't read the other novels in the series, especially the first one "Close to Home". The second one is the way in which the book keeps shifting, not just viewpoints but it also contains pieces of newspaper, diary extracts etc. Maybe this didn't work well for be because I read it on a Kindle and everything was fragmented and often hard to read. The last one is the half open ending. I am not going to spoil it for anyone by telling what it is, but it was a bit of a dealbreaker for me, since I like to have things all sorted at the end of a crime novel. But who knows, maybe another sequel is in the works? Overall, it was a good read with interesting characters and a good plot, but if you want the full experience, first read the other ones in the series.

I really love the Adam Fawley series so was excited to read this latest one. It certainly didn't disappoint. 8 years ago, 8 year old Daisy Mason disappeared from her home. Her body was never found but her mother is currently serving time for her murder. This was the story in the first book in the series Close to Home. Now it seems that Daisy's DNA has been found at a crime scene in Gloucestershire, so she is clearly still alive. Adam and his team are called in to re investigate. This is a roller coaster of a story that will keep you guessing right to the end and beyond!
Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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DI, now DCI, Fawley revisits his first case, namely the disappearance of Daisy Mason. This was the mystery investigated in Cara Hunter’s debut Close To Home.
There has been a change of style between the two books as this narrative includes not only police interview transcripts but also newspaper articles, social media posts, emails, photos, diagrams, Wikipedia content, journal entries and so on.
It’s a police procedural that’s ideal for readers who enjoy multi-viewpoint, mixed-media writing that follows up a previous mystery. Fans of this popular series will enjoy rediscovering that first case. (But perhaps buy it in paperback as the mixed media content didn’t work well on Kindle.)

With thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy in exchange for an independent review.

On publication, I will post this review on my blog.

love love love Cara s books and this book, once again, did not disappoint. For me, the unusual style of writing in so many different forms, ie interviews, newspaper cuttings etc make it so easy to read and really hold your attention. ( Reading this advanced copy on kindle did have a couple of glitchy pages but appreciate this will improve).

The summary of the characters at the beginning of the book was great to re ignite with them again. However these well loved characters are like connecting back with an old friend. Although this book picked up from a murder 8 years ago, it was easy to pick up the storyline and did not impact on the reading. Fast paced with twists and turns.....lived it, thank you Cara.