A good read
A well written book
This book does have some topics that may be hard to read
This author never lets u down another great book by her
Thanks NetGalley

Just brilliant, what you come to expect from these authors - brilliant! This is a gripping thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish, the plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, making it impossible to predict what will happen next.
The writing is both engaging and suspenseful, with well-developed characters that add depth to the narrative.
The pacing of the novel is perfect, with just the right amount of tension to keep readers hooked without feeling overwhelmed.
Please read this book, you wont be disappointed!

I was very excited for this book as I have loved other books by Nicci French. I definitely felt for Nancy throughout and the twists surprised me.

I really struggled to get into this book at first. The narration isn’t what I am used to. But I persevered and found myself reading and enjoying what I was reading
It isn’t my favourite book of this genre but I found it enjoyable and a good book

Another fabulous read from this talented couple who make up the pseudonym Nicci French.
The characters kept you on your toes and Nancy was brilliant. Hard to read in parts but was clearly well researched.
I read this in 2 sittings and it was great to realise this is going to be a detective series with Maud O’Connor as a strong female lead. She was in the previous Nicki French book (Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?) and I loved her in that too so it’ll be great to follow her story in future books.

Nicci French is a sure thing when you hanker for a book that will keep you on your toes and interested. The Last Days of Kira Mullan did just that with the added benefit of getting under my skin. Deliciously creepy in the subtlest of ways, it delivered a few gut punches that made me feel uncomfortable and keen to know what happens next.

In The Last Days of Kira Mullan we track Nancy and Felix as they downsize into a smaller, grubbier flat in London. This come as a result of mental health issues Nancy is recovering from as she and her boyfriend rebuild their life on a shoestring budget. It's a nasty little flat but they try to make the most of it as they meet their neighbours and settle in. Nancy literally bumps into neighbour Kira one day then Kira is found dead in her own flat soon after. Everyone thinks it is suicide but Nancy believes different. Like Cassandra from Greek myth crying foul with no one listening to her, Nancy is believed to be delusional by all she talks to. As a last ditch effort, Nancy approaches a police detective asking her to investigate. Things turn ugly for Nancy as the story ratchets up the tension. Maude, our intrepid investigator, is a cool customer and does her job well in the quest for answers.

I felt such empathy for Nancy as she tries to understand what happened to Kira, a girl she hardly knew. Loved the relationship between Nancy and Maude and the poisonous things Maude uncovers. Some really awkward moments, loads of gaslighting and toxic behaviour but a novel I simply could not put down.

Murder or suicide? That’s the question for detective Maud o’Connor who is back for the second book in the series.

Maud finds herself involved in the case of Kira Mullens death, which has been rules suicide but Nancy North thinks otherwise and pleads with Maud to investigate further. The problem is Nancy is an unreliable witness who has previously been sectioned under the mental health act. Nancys husband Felix and many of her neighbours in the flats they live in are all concerned about Nancy, however these are the people that Nancy thinks are responsible for Kiras death.

I must say I enjoyed this read and it certainly made me question whether there was any truth to Nancys allegations and who exactly could be behind Kiras death and why. I will definitely be reading more in the series when they are released.

3.5 rounded up.

Many thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author for my eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Another January and another new Nicci French. The husband and wife writing team are a consistent talent for creating the most unlikeable characters, frustrating situations, perplexing mysteries and gripping stories.

The husband and wife combination known as Nicci French once again succeed in delivering a well written psychological thriller that was difficult to put down. ‘The Last Days of Kira Mullan‘ is a gripping novel with a blend of a psychological thriller and a police procedural.
The novel features Nancy North a woman recovering from a psychotic break, and Detective Inspector Maud O’Connor, an experienced investigator fighting against prejudice in her department. Nancy is looking for stability in her life following the move into a new flat with her patient partner, Felix. Nancy is haunted by mysterious voices and eerie occurrences in her new home in spite of her efforts to heal with medication, therapy, and avoiding stress. Her neighbour downstairs, Kira is found dead and the police quickly identify her death as suicide but Nancy is convinced there is something far more sinister a foot. She becomes obsessed and determined to uncover the truth which leaves others doubting her sanity. Maud O’Connor is also sceptical of the police verdict and decides to carry out her own investigations on the sly. Maud suffers against a male-dominated police force and becomes an unlikely ally to Nancy.

This is a dark, atmospheric novel that tells of Nancy’s inner turmoil and the determination of seasoned detective Maud O’Connor who is determined to uncover the truth.
The Last Days of Kira Mullan is a masterful blend of psychological thriller and police procedural, driven by two compelling heroines who refuse to be silenced. Nicci French expertly balances taut suspense with emotional depth, crafting a story that is as thought-provoking as it is gripping. The novel’s exploration of mental health, justice, and the struggle to be believed resonates long after the final page.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Simon and Shuster UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Another brilliant book by Nicci French. The Last Days of Kira Mullen is an incredibly intense murder mystery combined with dark domestic thriller. A brilliant story with a wide range of untrustworthy characters. Highly recommended xx

This is a great thriller.
After some problems in their life, Nancy and her boyfriend have to move and he finds a flat in London which is one of many in a large house.
Not long after moving in Nancy literally bumps into Kura who lives there too.
The next day Nancy sees a crowd near Kira’s flat and sees her dead body. The Police make assumptions and deem her death to be suicide, but Nancy is not convinced.
The problem is her boyfriend Felix has told all the neighbours and the Police that she’s still recovering from her breakdown, so none of them take her concerns seriously.
This is where the story gets a bit uncomfortable and I really felt for Nancy.
I won’t say too much more but Nancy finds an ally in a detective and it’s such a relief that someone will listen to her.
This is a gripping thriller that I really enjoyed.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read this book.

Whilst the subject dealt with,mental health,is important,I found the book,at times,disjointed almost clunky and found the writing of some of the characters to be difficult to get to know,the couple next door and the 2 guys sharing for starters….maybe as the book progressed this would make more sense but for me 20% was enough and it was a DNF,I am genuinely sorry as wanted to like it and see it through

Compelling..
A chilling and convincing psychological suspense come murder mystery - in this latest offering from writing duo Nicci French - with a credible and well drawn cast of characters populating a cleverly crafted plot littered with twists and with a lively narrative. A pacy and adrenaline fuelled read with the authors giving due weight and empathy to a difficult topic within the tale. Compelling and engaging.

The Last Days of Kira Mullan by Nicci French is a gripping and emotionally charged thriller that showcases the duo’s talent for combining intricate plotting with deeply human storytelling. The book follows the aftermath of the mysterious disappearance and tragic death of Kira Mullan, a young woman whose life is slowly unraveled by those determined to uncover the truth.

French’s writing is taut and evocative, pulling you into a world brimming with secrets, lies, and moral complexities. The central investigation is as much about Kira’s enigmatic past as it is about the people whose lives intersected with hers, making for a layered and suspenseful narrative. The characters are richly drawn, with the protagonist—a determined and flawed investigator—providing a compelling emotional anchor to the story.

The pacing is pitch-perfect, with moments of high tension balanced by quieter, reflective scenes that deepen the impact of the unfolding mystery. While some might find a few of the subplots slightly underdeveloped, the book’s emotional weight and unexpected twists more than compensate.

The Last Days of Kira Mullan is an intelligent and haunting thriller that lingers in your mind long after the final page. A strong 4.5 stars—this is Nicci French at their absolute best!

I’ve been a fan of the author’s work since their first novel many years ago but I’ve found their recent novels to be a little mixed. The Last Days of Kira Mullan was also a mixed read for me. I was drawn into the character of Nancy immediately, after a psychotic episode she is forced to give up her work at a restaurant and move across London with her partner Felix. Soon after moving into their flat , a neighbour, Kira’s body is discovered and Nancy is convinced she was murdered. The reader is never sure of what the truth is and there is a sense of unease running through the novel. Nancy’s treatment by the mental health services is appalling and I felt very angry reading those scenes. I liked the character of Maud and felt that the police procedural aspect of the novel was underplayed. Overall this was an interesting read but the pace was too slow and the novel didn’t quite flow.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.
3.5 stars

I really enjoyed this book and did not see the 2 twists as the end coming.

We meet Nancy who was living with her partner Felix but she has had mental health issues in the past and most recently she has had troubles which is why she has had to give her job and they are moving into a flat that Felixs friend used to live in but after moving in their neighbour kira Mullan is found dead in her flat. But Nancy is adamant that she didn't kill herself but why would anyone listen to a mad woman in the words of Felix. We get taken on a disturbing journey with Nancy and at times I felt so sorry for her and the police seem completely uninterested and close the case until maud gets called into look into the case after Nancy goes to the police one last time after getting released from a mental hospital and luckily for her maud likes to do things properly. I really liked both maud and Nancy and how maud looks out for her. As lots of clues and things get discovered I was intrigued who it could be and I did not see the end coming at all.

I really hope we see more from maud she definitely seems a force to not be messed with.

The main protagonist we follow through this story is Nancy North, who once was following her dream of running a restaurant until she suffered a psychotic episode and found herself moved by her partner to the other side of London, an area she was unfamiliar with. They take up residence in a large house which is segregated into various smaller flats and slowly start to meet the other characters that reside in this rather dingy house.

One resident, which Nancy only meets briefly, is Kira, until Nancy returns home one day to find the residents gathered outside the opening to Kira's flat and she's told Kira had took her own life. Nancy is not convinced though and feels sure that there is more to Kira's death than everyone else seems to think. However, because of Nancy's previous mental health problems, no one seems ready to take her at her word and instead seem convinced that she is suffering another mental breakdown.

This was a really uncomfortable read at times, especially the middle part of the book after Nancy starts to voice her concerns over Kira's death. The story touches on so many troubling aspects, from police incompetence, to the general way that people with mental health conditions are treated. I found myself at times reading sections and feeling so frustrated for Nancy and angry at the various other characters that were letting her down and not taking her seriously.

Nancy's one saving grace though comes in the form of DI Maud O'Connor. I wasn't aware until after reading, but this character has featured previously in a book written by the author. And whilst Maud doesn't take front and centre in this book, she does play a crucial role in helping Nancy. I really liked Maud's character and instantly felt myself rooting for her.

Overall a very well written book that has just the right amount of tenseness running through the pages. A very satisfying read that will stay with me for some time after.

This was a very uncomfortable read at times, some of the themes are very dark. Poor Kira, her death was absolutely tragic and so many people just wanted the case ignored. I don't want to put any spoilers, I will just say this was a very tense thriller which I would definitely recommend.

‘The Last Days of Kira Mullen’ is an intriguing and sometimes horrifying read. Nicci French has also decided to re-establish the admirably persistent DI Maud O’Connor, from the MET, introduced to the reader in ‘Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?’ She certainly matches up well to the much-missed Frieda Klein and is a driving force in this narrative.

The novel centres round the character of Nancy North, recently recuperating from a psychotic episode. She and her partner, Felix, move to a crummy flat in a crumbling house in north west London. Needs must. Nancy has to adjust to a quieter life; no longer a budding chef, she has been told that it’s important not to work long hours or take on too much responsibility. Very shortly after the move, Kira Mullen, a young girl in a flat beneath Nancy, takes her own life shortly after a garbled conversation with Nancy. The latter is convinced that the death is not a suicide but no one will listen to her. Indeed, it isn’t long before residents are convinced that she is delusional and something must be done. Nancy is sectioned.

The chapters in which Nancy is held under the Mental Health Act at a residential institution are very difficult to read. The author conveys the feelings of entrapment, powerlessness and rage extremely well and we see how the professionals working with Nancy cannot countenance anything other than what they believe from the outset. Nancy has to work extremely hard to gain re-entry to ‘normal’ life which then becomes anything but normal.

This is Nicci French at the top of their game. Highly recommended, and let’s hope Maud O’Connor is further developed in their next novel.

My thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster UK for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.

This is absolutely brilliant! Nicci French at its best! It's both gripping and absorbing and written with compassion. I loved how it's all set in a flat dwellers property with so many intriguing characters, each with their own problems and attitudes. When resident Kira dies, is it murder or suicide? It's all about the devastating effect her death has on the occupants especially Nancy. Highly recommended.