Thanks to Netgalley and Bonner Books for the ARC of this book.
I am sorry but I really didn't like this book at all. The story started well and felt sorry for Mum as I can imagine how she felt having been a single parent with a daughter at university but the story deteriorated from there for me. It just became rather far fetched for me and it got worse and worse to the extent of being totally over the top. The only really likeable character was the brother Lucas who I felt rather sorry for as he seemed to be somewhat forgotten about.
I normally love T.M. Logan books but this one was definitely a no no.

TM Logan is one of my favourite authors and loke his previous books this one didn't disappoint. The main character is Lauren whose daughter Evie disappears from university. Lots of intrigue and suspense which makes it an exciting read.

T.M. Logan once again delivers a masterclass in psychological thrillers with this gripping and fast-paced novel. The story begins with single mother Lauren arriving at university to collect her daughter, Evie, after her first term—only to discover Evie hasn’t been attending for months. Shocked and desperate, Lauren and her son, Lucas, follow a trail of clues that plunges them into a dangerous web of lies, secrets, and criminality. As the past and present collide, Lauren must rely on an unexpected ally to uncover the truth and reunite her fractured family.

From the first few pages, this book hooks you with its suspenseful narrative and compelling twists. The story alternates between timelines and perspectives, keeping the reader fully immersed in the mystery of Evie’s disappearance. The characters are relatable and deeply human, evoking genuine empathy as they navigate their perilous journey.

Logan’s expert pacing and intricate plotting make this novel a standout, filled with tension and surprises at every turn. An unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end!

Absolutely love TM Logan’s books and this one didn’t disappoint. Fast paced, gritty with twists and turns! Can always see his books perfect for the tv! Loved it!

Rating: 4.2/5

I have to confess that my experiences of Tim Logan's first few books ended in varying degrees of disappointment. I found that they either flattered to deceive, or else they simply didn't live up to the amount of hype surrounding them. All of that changed when I read his excellent 2022 offering, "The Curfew" and subsequently the equally impressive, "The Mother". His two offerings since then (including this one) have just added further to my growing admiration for this author's work.

Often, the most disturbing thrillers are those where the reader is able to imagine events potentially happening in real life - and there are aspects of "The Daughter" that tick that box. I have to confess that I found the opening sections quite stomach churning as I envisaged myself confronted by the kind of scenario facing Lauren Wingfield. Lauren arrives on the university campus expecting to collect her daughter, Evie, only to find that she isn't there and nobody seems to know where she has gone. How can that be?

In the chapters immediately following this riveting scene-setting opening, I did feel that the pace drifted a little. Although the actions taken by Lauren were logical - or at least understandable - it didn't make for particularly gripping reading. Thankfully, however, this was only a temporary and comparatively brief dip. For the remainder of this suspenseful thriller Tim Logan's storytelling is pretty much on the money. There are no further lulls, but at the same time, the narrative is not so rushed that it gets in the way of allowing palpable tension to develop, evolving ultimately into a taut actioner.

There are a couple of times when the reader will have to allow the author some dramatic licence, but Tim Logan keeps it with the bounds of fictional acceptability. Experienced readers of the genre may also correctly predict some of the plot twists, but that doesn't detract from the fact that the reading process remains an enjoyable and entertaining one. All in all, this is an impressive thrtiller and there is no question that I will be returning for the next one from Tim Logan.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for supplying an ARC in return for an honest review.

Absolutely brilliant book!
I am a big fan of this author and love the writing style!
I cant wait to read more!

I love TM Logan's books and this was another great one. I didn't want to put it down and, as always, it kept me guessing until the end!

T M Logan does it again, another 2am before I put the book down and all the jobs I had lined up to do yesterday abandoned. Impossible to put down once you start and a joy to read, thrilling, absorbing and a great ending with a few twists on the way. Just brilliant!

Thank you to the author, publishers and Netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review

With thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre for the advanced copy!

TM Logan does it again, with a masterfully written binge worthy thriller.

Telling the story of a mother’s journey to find her daughter, the pace is perfect - as the truth around Evie’s disappearance begins to unravel. The storyline is compelling and explores contemporary real-world issues.

It’s action packed, twisty and addictive.

I’ve read a few TM Logan books now and they just seem to get better and better!

This was so easy to pick up and I read it in a couple of sittings.

T.M. Logan never fails to deliver and yet again another thrilling, edge of the seat read. This book had my heart racing, hands sweating and was probably the best read of this year. It delivered twist after twist. The characters were believable drawing the reader into a realistic psychological journey.
How far would you go the find your daughter? Who can you trust?
I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who likes to be taken out of their comfort zone. It has everything, grooming, kidnap, murder, drugs, love, loyalty.

When you go to pick up your daughter from her university, looking forward to seeing her after months apart and to spending the Christmas holidays together, the last thing you expect is to find out that she has not been seen on campus for weeks.

In fact, the university authorities insist that your daughter left of her own free will, dropping out of her course as many young people choose to do. But the young man who seems to have been stalking her has a different story to tell...

And anyway, that does not sound like your ambitious, bright child. Even if you did have a bad falling out with her, you can't believe that she would choose to throw away everything she has worked so hard for, including her dream of becoming a lawyer. But was that her dream, or was it yours?

This is a fast paced thriller with plenty of twists, gradually revealing a daughter's secret life, a visitor from a long ago past, and a mother who has her own secrets. I enjoyed the first part of the story best, because the author does such a good job of creating a sense of urgency and suspense. But this is, throughout, a solid thriller - even if you may need to suspend discipline at certain points. Logan has done it again, and this story gets 3. 5 stars.

I am a huge TM Logan fan and I've read all his books so I was thrilled to be given the chance to read an advance copy! I wasn't disappointed. The twists ans turns keep on coming and I couldn't put it down. I think this is his best book yet!

Watch out! You won't want to put this one down!

Evie is missing and her mother, Lauren, does everything in her power to find her. It doesn't let up; from the moment she arrives at the University to find her daughter and all the way through the three months of Evie's backstory to the present day. It had me on edge, a pure adrenaline rush!

Her motherly obsession to find her daughter is so strong, you know there will be little time to catch your breath. These are the book that I love the most, ones you can't put down and ones you're happy to return to after work. The pace accelerates with each new chapter as we follow a distraught mother through the process of interviews, surreptitious investigations and stalking, her believable bravery and insistence to get to the bottom of this puzzle. With all this, comes danger at every turn. Enter Lucas, the resourceful son who desperately wants to help. I loved this Mum duo and how they worked well together. As the story unfolds and new secrets come to light, it reminded me of the movie Taken even before Lucas mentions it.

Massive five stars! Not only because it's well written, well plotted and well, T.M. Logan, but because it kept me glued! The ending was explosive, so many twists and turns and I wasn't sure how it would all pan out. But it was soooo satisfying.

WOW! What a rollercoaster!

In The Daughter, T,M Logan delivers a gripping thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. The story starts with Lauren eagerly anticipating reuniting with her daughter Evie after her first term at university. However, her excitement turns to terror when she discovers a stranger in Evie's dorm room and realizes Evie has been missing for weeks.

As the police prove unhelpful, Lauren takes matters into her own hands, bringing her young son along on a desperate search for Evie. Their investigation is fraught with danger and tension, showcasing the lengths a mother will go to find her child. With the dual time line between past and present the story moves a long at a fast pace, you are always kept guessing and wanting more

T.M Logan masterfully weaves suspense and emotion, creating an unforgettable story. The Daughter is a must-read for fans of heart-pounding thrillers, full of unexpected twists and relentless pacing.

Firstly thank you to the publishers for my early access in exchange for my review.
I love this authors books as you are guaranteed a keep you up all night ,addictive ,twisty and pulse racing thriller !
This was no exception ,was absolutely packed with action and so unpredictable it will have you on the edge of your seat .
Exciting , adrenaline pumping and twists and turns along the way.
Trust no one, expect the unexpected, look over your shoulder and maybe keep a weapon on you at all times? !
Brilliantly written and will no doubt be flying off the shelves next year.
Fantastic characters and relatable as a single mum so big respect for making her the legend she was!

Have read everything by TM Logan and have yet to be disappointed but this one is possibly right up there with the best of them.
Every mother's nightmare when her daughter drops out of university and disappears without a trace.
There are just so many twists and unexpected turns in this book it makes it a real page turner, one of those where you just keep thinking one more chapter over and over again.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for an unbiased review.

Oh my goodness! TM Logan has done it again, this has me gripped; I could not put this down! How does he do it.

The daughter has suspense, drama and plot twists that will keep you in suspense and doubting your own judgement.

Lauren’s story and journey in finding her daughter just shows the strength of a mother’s love and the ability to be able to walk over hot coals for their children! I honestly want more of this already despite the story coming to a close and loose ends being tied I really want this to go on and on.

TM Logan you are by far still my favourite author! Bravo!

A cracking tale that will keep you guessing and on the edge until the end. Twisty and fast moving, it is a mother’s worst nightmare with the added edge of not knowing who to trust.

Wow! Right from the get go you are whisked along at breakneck speed, barely able to catch your breath as you are gripped by the story.

Excellent read. Another winner for T.M. Logan.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advanced digital copy in return for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and Zaffre for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review.

When Lauren goes to pick up her daughter, Evie, at university, she finds that someone else is living in her dorm room and that person doesn’t know who Evie is. Texts to Evie aren’t delivered and calls to her don’t go through. Lauren and her 12 year old son set off on a mission to find Evie.

I think TM Logan is a really dependable author and I always enjoy his books. This was no exception. It was pretty fast paced and kept me turning the pages. I look forward to his next novel.