This was a fast-paced, twisty read about a mother who turns up to pick her daughter up from college to find she isn't there, and hasn't been there for a while. Following her then trying to work out was has happened gave a well-plotted story that I recommend if you are in the mood for a book that will keep you gripped!

A new title from T.M Logan? Yes please.

The plot in this one follows Lauren in search of her missing daughter Evie who has seemingly just vanished from university. Some good twists and turns, a race against time and no one willing to help leaves Lauren and her young son Lucas the only ones searching for Evie.

This is probably my least favourite from this author of all the ones I’ve read but was still a good a thriller.

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

My thanks to Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘The Daughter’ written by T M Logan in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Lauren Wingfield is collecting her daughter Evie from student accommodation at university so they can spend Christmas together with her twelve-year-old brother Lucas but when she arrives Evie is nowhere to be found and is told that Evie dropped out of education some months ago. Lauren knows that her daughter wouldn’t willingly take off without telling her first so she informs the police but they don’t seem to be interested so with the help of Lucas they start searching themselves.

‘The Daughter’ is a gripping thriller with a brilliantly conceived plot that’s so full of suspense, intrigue and unscrupulous characters that I’ve been glued to my Kindle unable to stop reading. A detailed report of what’s happened to Evie counts down from the nine months previously to the present time when Lauren discovers she’s disappeared. There’s a number of unbelievable twists that kept me gasping but none more so than the final one where I wasn’t sure if they were going to get out of their predicament unscathed. As I neared the final chapters I thought everyone was going to be safe but I was completely wrong and had to wait with baited breath until I reached the final page. This thriller is so exciting it’s definitely getting a massive five stars from me.

Lauren goes to pick up her daughter from uni only to find she's not there. This starts a rollercoaster ride that never let's up. Full of twists along the way and well drawn characters. This is one of my favourite books so far this year. Thanks to Bonnier books and Netgalley for this review ARC.

I have read all of T M Logans books and have loved all of them but this one is by far the best yet, if i could give it more than 5 stars I would. From the first page till the last you are taken on a roller coaster of a ride with so many twists and emotions you won’t want to put this down, so don’t hesitate just read it you will not be disappointed.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of The Daughter by T M Logan in return for my honest review.

It's probably a bit weird to say T M Logan's books are a comfort read for me, but that's what they are. They never let me down. If I leave another book feeling disappointed and frustrated, I'll pick up a T M Logan as I know it will never disappoint. This sterling thriller was no exception.

In this book, T M Logan tackles one of my favourite tropes - the missing child. However, Evie's age, circumstances and strained relationship with her family put a unique twist on things, and suggest that she may not be missing, she may just not want to be found. Logan explores these two distinct possibilities, which adds to the suspense in the early part of the book.

As the story progresses, there is more darkness, violence and complications, until eventually we are transported into the glamorous yet dark and corrupt underbelly of London. What was Evie's place in, or connection to that world? I had no idea, but I was dying to find out.

Lauren was a tenacious character as a mother if a little easily influenced and foolish at times. I admired her determination to have her family reunited.


I gobbled this book up in 2 days (this is lightning speed for me) and found myself ignoring chores and even my own family because I simply could not put it down. It's the true definition of a page turner, where the twists and cliffhangers are carefully crafted. I've come to expect nothing but this level of excellence from T M Logan!

I should be reading relaxing and calming book but this one, that kept me on the edge all the time, was so good i forgot all the rules and enjoyed the pleasure of reading a good and solid thriller
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Although the storyline felt a little far-fetched and at times predictable, The Daughter was a really gripping read which I couldn’t put down!

It's just NOT possible to have a bad book from T.M.Logan!! This is another must read!
This book grabbed me from the start right until the very end.
To turn up at the Uni campus to collect your daughter and discover she's not there, no-one seems even knows who she is, how long has she been missing and where is she and where do you even start looking for someone who has been missing for weeks.
So many twists in this book to keep you gripped.

Thank you to Bonnier Books, Netgalley and T.M.Logan for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I make no secret of the fact that I am a huge fan of this author's books. I have read and enjoyed every single one and this, his latest, is no exception...
We start with Lauren who is on her way to collect her daughter Evie from university for the holidays. She arrives outside her door but is confused when her knock is answered by a male stranger who claims it is his room. Lauren checks the message where Evie told her where she was staying, but she is in the right place. So... where is Evie? Long story short and Lauren finds out that Evie is no longer studying at the uni, she also changed her emergency contact details to exclude her mum, something Lauren just can't understand given their relationship. So... where is she? And, more importantly, is she safe?
I loved this book. I whizzed through it in pretty much one sitting, only putting it down cos, you know, life! But I needed resolution. I had to know what was happening. It was that gripping.
As per all this author's books, it was everything I needed to make a good book a great read. Pacing matched the narrative all the way through and, without any unnecessary waffle or padding the story got on with itself very well indeed. Characterisation was top notch and it was easy to connect to pretty much all of them in one way or other. Especially Lucas although I am not 100% sold on the idea that Lauren would have dragged him along for what could have been a potentially dangerous ride...
And the story, as already mentioned, was gripping and held my attention nicely all the way through, spitting me out at the end exhausted but also wholly satisfied.
All in all, another cracking addition to and already well impressive back catalogue. Roll on next time. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Lauren heads to her daughter’s university, excited to pick Evie up for Christmas after ten long weeks apart. But when she arrives at Evie’s dorm, a stranger answers the door - someone who claims they’ve never even heard of her daughter.

Confused but convinced it must be a mix-up, Lauren checks and rechecks the details before turning to university admin for answers. Surely, Evie just changed rooms? But as the pieces refuse to fit, it becomes chillingly clear - Evie isn’t there. And she hasn’t been for some time. What follows is a desperate race against time to find her before the unthinkable happens.

This book gripped me from page one and never let up. The short, sharp chapters are packed with tension - I even caught myself skipping ahead to the last line of a page because I had to know what was coming next. I NEVER do that!

Told primarily from Lauren’s perspective, her fear and desperation are so vividly portrayed that they become almost unbearable. You feel her urgency, her dread, her unwavering determination to protect her daughter at all costs.

The characters are exceptionally well written - distinct, authentic, and compelling. I was rooting for Lauren every step of the way, just as much as I was hoping karma would catch up with the bad guys. Lauren is fierce, relentless, and exactly the kind of mother you’d want in your corner.

And that final twist? Oooft. Tim, you absolute rotter. I did NOT see that coming. Bravo.

If you love a tense, twisty, fast-paced thriller, this one needs to be on your list!

A huge thanks to Zaffre, NetGalley, and TM Logan for the advanced copy - all opinions are my own.

Rating - 3.5⭐️

Imagine going to collect your daughter from university, to bring her back for Christmas, only to find out she has disappeared me out a trace? The police won’t help, so you take matters into your own hands. How far will you go to find your daughter?

I really enjoyed this book, fast paced with multiple twists I did not see coming! We have a dual POV and timeline as we go between the mum in present to the daughter in past tense. The short chapters were a win and the multiple different aspects of this book kept you guessing until the end. I did find at times the book to feel a bit slower and felt very stagnant. I will be reading more form T M Logan!

Brilliantly unpredictable book full of twists and turns. Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

Lauren can't wait to see her daughter again, to pick her up from university at the end of her first term. But when she arrives at her hall and knocks on the door to her room, a stranger opens it. At first, Lauren thinks she must have the wrong room, or the wrong floor. Maybe even the wrong building. But she soon realises the truth: Evie's not there. She hasn't been there for weeks. So where is she?

TM Logan is an auto-buy, must-read author for me and I eagerly await every book, and this ninth title definitely doesn’t disappoint! I devoured this book in one sitting, I literally couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened!

The premise of this book has your intrigue right from the start, Lauren’s excitement about her daughter coming home from uni clearly evident, the excitement turning to panic and then fear, the story unfolding in ways you could never expect. The twists are exemplary, as expected from Tim, and the suspense and tension builds throughout, honestly those pages turn themselves as you decipher the clues, another addictive read.

I feel a little bad that Tim spends so long perfectly curating these book ideas and putting pen to paper, only for us readers to be so transfixed that we finish it in just a day! However this proves just how captivating his books are and am sure that can be nothing but a huge compliment. Needless to say, massively recommend this book, go and pick up a copy today!

WOW! What a heart stopping read. T M Logan never disappoints and this has got to be the best one yet.
A fast paced thriller full of lots of twists and turns I really didn’t know where it was heading. It grabbed from the first page right through to the last I literally could not put it down. This is a must read.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

I have enjoyed this author’s other books but I found this one a bit unbelievable in parts. That said it was also a bit of a rollercoaster ride which kept me reading. I would definitely read the next offering. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for chance to review it.

T. M. Logan is a go to author for me and I’ve read all of his books. I was excited to read his latest, The Daughter, publishing on 27th February 2025. Thanks to Bonnier Books and NetGalley for an advance copy to review.

Lauren can’t wait to collect her daughter, Evie, from her first term at university. When she goes to her room someone else answers the door. No one seems to recognise her and eventually Lauren discovers that Evie has dropped out. Evie’s phone and email account seem to be disconnected, so where is she? Lauren begins the search to get her daughter back.

From the start, I was gripped by this book. The short chapters keep it pacy and the characters are great, I particularly warmed to Lucas. The second half of the book really ramps up the tension and twists and turns, I couldn’t put the book down! I thought I had it sussed and the rug was pulled from under me yet again.
I was a bit disappointed the lovely, helpful security guy seemed to get forgotten about and never mentioned again. However, Lauren has enough on her plate I guess.

I would highly recommend this book if you want a gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If I’d had the time, I would have probably read the book in one sitting. Another great read from T. M. Logan.

This is a great, fast paced thriller.
Lauren is looking forward to seeing her daughter again after she’s been away at University, but when she arrives at her place, she’s not there.
Lauren speaks to the admin department but they tell her that Evie has withdrawn from the course.
This sends Lauren into a spin but she’s determined to find out where Evie is.
Lauren’s younger son wants to help find his sister, so they both start searching. I found some aspects of this unbelievable especially when it’s clear they are up against some hardened criminals, yet Lauren keeps taking Lucas with her.
There’s a few surprises in store in this book which I really liked and as with TM Logan’s other books, there’s some nail biting moments.
Thanks to Bonnier Books for the opportunity to read this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this read from start to finish. T M Logan is a new firm favourite when it comes to mystery authors, and this book is the epitome of why.

This book was captivating, mesmerising and had me tossing and turning, desperate to figure out exactly what was going on. I seemed to think I'd cracked it and, bam, another twist to keep us going. I found the characterisation to be superb, alongside how well thought out the narrative was, and generally everything felt absolutely fool proof. I did not know who to trust, who to blame and I just felt an urge to step into the narrative myself and help the characters get to the bottom of the situation.

This book felt so scarily real, that I was genuinely concerned for Evie and wanted to look after her and make sure she was okay. I felt such a connection to the characters and I spent a significant time after reading this book thinking about what their lives would look like now!

Another blinder from T M Logan.

Lauren arrives to pick up her daughter from University only she isn't there. She hasn't been there for weeks.
This is the story of what Lauren does next and how the instincts of a mother kick in and she will stop at nothing to find her.