When Lauren goes to pick her daughter Evie up from university for the Christmas holidays she finds another student in her room and no sign of Evie.
Lauren starts a hunt for her daughter and takes her son Lucas along with her. Is Evie in danger and has Lauren now placed herself and the rest of her family at risk.

This was a really tense and suspenseful thriller. You could really feel Lauren’s desperation as she searched for her daughter. There were numerous twists along the way which kept me guessing until the end.

Another great read from T.M Logan, I’m hoping this one will be made into another TV series as it would be great.

This gripped me right from the beginning when Lauren arrives at her daughter’s university to pick her up for Christmas, only to find she’s vanished without a trace. You can feel her sheer panic, that sickening dread in the pit of her stomach, as she realises something is terribly wrong. The opening chapters were intense, making me race through the pages, desperate to uncover what had happened.
However, after that strong start, the pace noticeably slows. The investigation feels drawn out, with Lauren making the same discoveries multiple times in slightly different ways. It started to drag, and I found myself willing the story to pick up again. Some of the twists were intriguing, but others felt predictable or rehashed from similar thrillers.
By the time I reached the final act, the story had veered into the implausible. What started as a gripping mystery became increasingly over the top, losing the emotional weight that made the beginning so compelling. Instead of feeling the heart-pounding fear and urgency, I found myself rolling my eyes at some of the extreme turns the plot took. It just didn’t feel believable anymore, which dulled the impact.
That said, it wasn’t a bad read—it kept me entertained enough to finish—but I was left underwhelmed. The promise of the opening wasn’t fully realised, and the resolution didn’t pack the emotional punch I’d hoped for. A decent thriller, but not one that will stay with me for long.

Absolutely love this authors books
And this one didn’t disappoint
Had me hooked from the first page to the last
A great page turner
Thanks NetGalley

This book took me back to all the things I loved about TM Logan’s older work. This had everything, and I can’t think of anything I disliked about it!

I had a great time reading this, the pace was just right. I never got bored and we were always moving on to the next thing in her quest to find her daughter. I really felt for the characters and really wanted this to end well for them. We even got to know the daughter a bit through flashbacks to her POV before she went missing.

This was a really intriguing mystery with similar vibes by the end to the movie Taken. There were some plot twists near the end that I absolutely did NOT see coming and I loved, and I really enjoyed the ending. This is not your usual family drama slow paced mystery, and I would recommend this to everyone.

So Good!!!
Brilliant 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.
Highly recommended!

Imagine going to collect your daughter from university for the holidays, only to find she’s not in her room, someone else is there who doesn’t know her.

This happens to Lauren when she goes to collect her daughter, Evie. She can’t find her in the room, she’s checked all the other rooms, you can feel her worry as she continues looking.

With help from staff, she eventually realises that no one has seen or spoken to Evie for weeks. Where is Evie? Has she been kidnapped, or gone off with friends? Lauren’s gut tells her that her daughter is in trouble, but the police won’t listen.

I found this to be a highly charged story that was also emotive. I couldn’t help but think back to when my daughter was at university and how I would have felt.

My heart went out to Lauren and I was cheering her on the whole time.

This is a fast paced thriller with many twists and turns that kept me guessing.

With secrets being revealed that have been hidden for many years, prepare yourself for a fast ride!

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Another great book by TM Logan!

The story is fast paced and a lot is going on, a lot of suspense and action. This definitely helps keep the attention high at all times. There are a couple of great twists too, but unfortunately I was able to guess one of the main ones, which took away some of the enjoyment you have when discovering you have been fooled.
For me, it felt a bit short on the characters. I struggled to form a connection with them and as a consequence, although I wanted to find out how things were going to end, I really didn't care about them so I was not rooting for anything in particular.

However, this is a strong thriller that I will recommend!

Oh my!! This is a real nail biting, heart thumping thriller that just gets more intense as the story progresses. This was a very fast paced story that I flew through quickly as I was so eager to see how things turned out. With a number of twists - and one really big one towards the end - I couldn't read quickly enough. I heartily recommend this to all who love a gripping and intense thriller. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Ohh absolutely loved this one! I’ve not read all of T M Logan’s books (yet!) but this is the best so far!!

This book won’t give you a moment to catch your breath as it twists and turns, right from the opening pages. As excited mum, Lauren, turns up to pick her daughter Evie up from uni for the Christmas, she’s faced with uncertainty. Where is Evie? She isn’t in the room Lauren thought was hers at university. Has she changed rooms? Is she staying somewhere else? What has happened?

We follow Lauren as she pieces everything together to try and find Evie, with lots of surprises on route.

You won’t want to put this one down and will keep telling yourself, just one more chapter, until there are no chapters left!!

I don’t want to say anymore, to give the plot away, just read it! You won’t regret it!!

Thank you to the publisher for the early copy in exchange for my honest review!

I always enjoy a good missing person’s mystery, especially when it follows a civilian rather than a detective. It started out well but I gradually lost interest in it. At some times you need to suspend your belief about what is happening. As a result, my interest gradually waned as the story progressed.

That said, I appreciated the fast-paced nature of the book and the intensity of the ending. While it wasn’t a bad read, it simply wasn’t the right fit for me.

I’ve read all of T M Logan’s books, so was pleased to receive this ARC. This book does not disappoint, following the story of Lauren a mother collecting her daughter from university only to find her not there, and that’s where the story begins. Such a rollercoaster of a read.

I have been a fan of T M Logan since I read his first book, and this book has made me love him even more. There was an incredible plot and twists and mysteries, it was impossible to put down, and had me making guesses until the end. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone

I do like this author's books, they always have an intriguing twist in them. This one, for me, was spectacular and the twists just kept coming and coming.

Most mothers dread when their children go off to Uni, often it is the first time there is any distance or time apart. So when Lauren goes to pick up her daughter Evie from Uni she is shocked to find she is not there. Not only that but there doesn't seem to be any sign of her being there. Her phone has been turned off, no emails being delivered, no updates on social media and what Lauren thought she knew about Evie, is very different. She starts to discover things about her daughter.

Oh. My. Goodness! This has to be my new favourite book by this author. The tension and suspense ramp up at a fast rate of knots over this book. When it starts, Lauren begins to worry as you would expect, it doesn't take long before she realises that there is more going on than she originally thought. She asks questions and is given some answers but this is only the very start. She meets resistance as she can only get so many answers.

There are a few characters in this story, not a huge amount, but enough to keep the flow and the plots to gradually emerge. As Lauren gets to know a little more she finds that there might be something more serious going on. She has a younger son who won't be left at home or with a relative, and in some ways, this adds more to the story as you get his ideas and input.

The danger is ever-present in the background when you get further along in the book and the threats increase. This is when it goes from a crime mystery to a thriller. It becomes more intense and the twists increase with several bombshells being dropped.

This is a fabulously intense thriller and as I mentioned earlier, it is my new favourite by this author. If you are a fan of family drama and intrigue within the crime thriller genre then this is one that you really should have on your radar. Brilliantly twisted, dangerously twisted and it is one I would definitely recommend.

This book has given me a whole new set of worries about my student children.
Mum Lauren goes to pick up her daughter from university for Christmas to find that she’s missing. Not only that, she’s dropped out of university, her phone is out of action and emails are undeliverable.
There follows the usual page-turning ride from TM Logan as Lauren and her 12 year old son try to track down missing Evie, encountering all sorts of dreadful people along the way. Lauren has secrets too though, could these be related to Evie’s disappearance?
Gripping stuff. Read in one day so no housework completed! Logan is a must-read author for me for the plot twists and pace of books.
Thanks to the publisher for an ARC.

This brilliant book is a tense, twisty thriller which caused a major gasp from me at one point (not saying when to avoid a spoiler!). When Lauren goes to collect her daughter Evie from university at Christmas, she is dismayed to find she has left without a trace. Lauren, her son Lucas, and new found friend Ruth set off to find what has happened to Evie, regardless of the lack of information and with no regard for danger.
I always love Tim Logan’s books, but this one goes right to the top of the pile. Exciting, dangerous, topical and unpredictable - an excellent must-read.

I was so so excited when I seen this dropped onto my shelf so thank you so much!!

As a huge TM Logan fan I was bursting to read this and I’m glad to say it didn’t disappoint, did I guess 2 of the twists yeah but it didn’t really take away from the read itself!!

I feel like this is a very serious topic that should be talked about more so i am very glad Logan decided to write this book!!

Absolutely loved this book! Having read all of Mr Logan's previous books, I didn't think he could improve and then along came The Daughter! Fast paced and full of suspense, this story is engaging throughout. Excellent storyline and enough twists to throw you off track.

Awesome! T M Logan never disappoints.

The Daughter is a tale of family, growing up, organised crime, feuds, drugs and more. Starting with a missing daughter the story follows mother Lauren as she tries to work out where her child has gone. Along the way she risks losing everything and also discovers lost relationships and new friendships. Who can she trust? Will she ever find out the truth and get her daughter back?

Fast paced and with brilliant twists this is a riveting book that will have you glued to your seat until you are done!

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 is the latest standalone from prolific thriller author T.M. Logan.

I was lucky enough to hear T.M. Logan discuss this book at Iceland Noir, where he shared that the inspiration came from an ordinary "what if" worry – what if you went to pick up your child from university, only to find they had disappeared?

That’s exactly what happens when Lauren arrives to collect her daughter, Evie, for the Christmas holidays. Because Evie is nowhere to be found. She’s not in the apartment block where Lauren dropped her during fresher's week. A stranger answers the door, claiming not to know her. Worse still, Evie has apparently dropped out of university, and now every text Lauren sends bounces back undelivered.

I loved the exploration of family dynamics in this novel – so many layers, so many secrets, just like real families. The pacing was excellent, keeping me hooked, and I devoured it in just two days. The final stretch, in particular, is high-octane and utterly gripping. There is also a section towards the end that made me dislike something (no spoilers!) I never thought I possibly could – it's written so well! A must-read for thriller fans!

Thank you Zaffre and NetGalley for the ARC.

4.5 stars

The thought of my children going missing is my worst nightmare. But that’s exactly what happens to Lauren in this mega stressful story by the ever brilliant TM Logan.

It’s just before Christmas and Lauren is excited to be picking Evie up from her first term at university. Except, when she arrives, it’s clear that Evie hasn’t been there for quite some time.

The Mother was one of my favourite reads of 2024 and this was just as brilliant (despite the names there is no connection between the books). Packed with twists and turns and it kept my heart in my mouth throughout. Things became a little silly towards the end but that’s true of many thrillers and I was enjoying myself! Loved it.