I was thrilled to get the chance to read the latest Adam Fawley from Cara Hunter having been a fan since book 1.
On the whole this didn't disappoint. Initially listening to Daisy reading from her alternative diary I felt something was missing. Once I became more immersed though I really enjoyed this.
The multi cast narrative was excellent, I did find Fawleys narration appeared to be noticeably lower in volume for some reason which at times found me juggling the volume.
Thre is the option to carry this storyline on further ( or at least wrap it up) in the next book.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC which was very much appreciated.

Having read Close to Home where Daisy goes missing and is declared dead I was surprised to discover that the reason a body wasn't found is because there wasn't a body to be found! I don't think it's a spoiler to say Daisy isn't dead!

The story starts 8 years on from the last one with the investigating team having moved on and in the case of Summers left the police. They are reunited when one of their cold cases that they hadn't realised was cold defrosts. They have changed roles so fitting back together as a team has some challenges. A body is found under a tree and contemporary evidence is found to have the DNA of Daisy Mason on it. This is astounding as she was thought to be dead. Her mother is serving time for killing her and her brother is just about over the trauma and settled with his foster family.

We get to hear what the intervening years have been like for the family and for the police team. Adam Fawley is the lead investigator again, he has a daughter himself since the previous investigation and he does his share of the childcare.

The book has 4 narrators and all are fantastic, really bringing the story to life.

There were many characters and leads to follow so we were kept guessing about who was the killer but the ending felt abrupt and left loose ends which was a bit disappointing. I was slightly mollified by the bonus short story at the end which told a bit more background about Adam. Not sure when anyone would use the same name in the circumstances though.

Overall a very enjoyable book, I am hoping for another to find out about the loose ends. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the DRC.

Another great book by Cara hunter. Nice to catch up with DCI Farley and his team.

This book bounces about a bit as different members of the team investigate different aspects of the case. So took a bit to follow.

Loved the story and having listened to it on audio book it keep me engaged with the different voices and inflections

Loved it

Book 7 in the series and it's another old case coming back to haunt them.
As with the others in the series the audio production of this book is just sooo good and really adds to the mixed media woven throughout the story.
Cara Hunter is great at leaving plenty of breadcrumbs but still stopping the reader from guessing what is going on.
This one led me on a merry dance of backwards and forwards between who is the baddie.

Book 7 in the DI Adam Crawley series and again it’s another brilliant read. If you haven’t already read book 1 Close to Home I would recommend reading it before this one. As this book does relate to the first book . It’s difficult to say too much without giving away any spoilers but it’s an unputdownable read which will have you on the edge of your seat at times as it did me. I love this police procedural series and can’t wait to read more . I listened to this via netgalley audio and the narration was excellent. I also loved the short story at the end relating to Frawley’s personal life.

**Listened to the audio book, and read electronic copy**

I'm always a little daunted by starting another DI Adam Fawley book as it always feels so long between the books, that I'm worried I will go into the book not having a clue and not remembering what happened in the previous book. I needn't have worried - Cara Hunter does a great job at the beginning reminding the reader where all the characters are at, and what has previously happened. Thank god for the recap!

This book was gripping straight from the off, and I liked the fact they went back to an old case from previous books - thinking everything was rounded off nicely - but that not actually being the case.

The audio book was brilliant too - think this may be the first time I have listened to a book from this series, but I definitely think it is the way forward! Will definitely keep listening to the audio versions. The multiple narrators really bring it to life. The only downside if you miss out on the 'multi-media' aspect of the physical book.

Another gripping read from Cara Hunter, and another corker in the DI Adam Fawley series - keep 'em coming! (I'm surprised they've not been snapped up by netflix yet!!??)

Just love the narration - the 4 different narrators worked well and all suited the writing.
Initially I found this difficult to listen to as the emails etc didnt seem to work for me especially listing out everyone's qualifications, so I took a break. But then as I love the characters so much I went back into it and just got transfixed and just had to keep listening. I wasnt sure where it was going to go even to the ending as it was so open. I loved the nods to contemporary reviews including authors that I love reading and also to someone whose podcast I listen to every Friday. Once I got over the emails etc it was a brilliant listen and I just had to keep listening to it all weekend until I finished.

Making a Killing Cara Hunter. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

You can imagine my delight when a lovely email from Netgalley landed in my inbox allowing me to listen to this one..
I maybe somewhat biased as aforementioned huge Cara Hunter fan.
I really enjoyed this one, we were revising a case from 2018 which threw me when I realised 2018 was 7 years ago…..
We revisit the Daisy Mason case, Daisy went missing, now she is back. We learn what happened all those years ago and where Daisy has been all this time. We learn so much more about Daisy and her manipulative ways. I do not want to give anything away but the end of this book….. Wow I was not expecting it to end the way it did and now I want… No Need more.
As for the audio, it was excellent. I was truly immersed and flew through it in 2 days and it has made me want to reread all previous Fawley books.

Another cracking story from Cara Hunter.
I loved the fact this story follows in from a previous book. That story always left me wanting more answers and so this book held many answers for me.
I loved the plot and the characters are amazing, as always.
The ending was a bit weird, I’m not sure if this was due to this being a pre release copy, but it just didn’t seem to end. I’m assuming there will be another book on its way with a few more answers.
I was gifted this book by NetGalley and publishers as an audiobook. It was fabulous. The narrators brought the characters to life and made the whole book much more alive.

I haven’t read all the books in this series, but this works well as a standalone. I downloaded as soon as the title arrived and have listened to it in almost a single sitting. It’s fast paced and gripping and I love the range of narrators which give the performance an almost theatrical feel at times, rather than just reading a story. There’s a lot of humour in the banter between the police colleagues and that adds to the authenticity of the characters. Plus, at the beginning, there’s an overview and potted bio of each of the main characters. This serves to set the scene well as a refresher and for those new to the series.

Fascinating tale and premise. Present day, a student disappears after midsummer revelry. Is this case linked to the disappearance of an 8 year old who went missing from a party at her home in the mid 1990’s? Her mother was charged with murder but protested her innocence. Seems unlikely that there’s a link but Adam Fawley, who lead on the first case, is brought back from secondment to an anti terror team to investigate. And his old team is also mustered to assist. I loved this story. A real air of mystery and witchcraft. Who’s hiding secrets and why? Rattles along at a great pace and packed with twists. More please and not such a long wait next time.

So good to have Adam Fawley back

When the body of a young woman is found in the woods, it is 1st believed to be missing girl Ella. However DNA quickly rules that out. Then additional DNA is found on the body, which quickly throws up more questions than answers.
The DNA belongs to that of 8 year old Daisy Mason, believed to have been murdered by her own mother. How on earth can her DNA be at the scene of this crime 8 years later?
The original team are brought in to work alongside the local force as they try to discover the identity of the victim and how Daisy is connected.
This is where Adam Fawley and his team make a reappearance.

We follow both police teams as they work together to discover exactly what happened.

The book flowed well and it was nice to see how members of the team have developed in the ensuing years and also be introduced to new characters. The book ends leaving us keen for more. So I cannot wait for future books


The audio version was a treat to listen to, the narrators did a fab job of retelling the story

Back in 2016, eight-year-old Dasiy Mason disappeared and her body was never found. Sharon Mason, Daisy's mother was found guilty of the girl's murder. Eight years later, when the body of a woman is discovered forensic evidence linking to Daisy is uncovered resulting in the whole murder case having to be reviewed.

Making A Killing by Cara Hunter is book 7 in the DI Fawley series. The story revisits the first book in the series, Close To Home, in a spectacular way. A variety of narrators are used effectively to help try and distinguish between the numerous characters involved in the complex story.

The scene is quickly set thanks to a series of emails and newspaper cuttings. During the hunt for a missing woman, a body is discovered. It is evident the body has been buried for a while and analysis of forensic evidence results in shocking news. The body, a woman, contains trace evidence of Daisy Mason, an eight-year-old girl who disappeared in 2016 and was presumed dead, her mother was found guilty of the murder.

With the case being re-opened DI Adam Fawley, the original investigating officer, is put in charge. This causes friction between the two police forces investigating the case. We also meet an extremely devious individual.

The use of various forms of media makes for a pacey story, filled with shocks at every turn. While emails and text messages keep the momentum going I feel that they don't work well as an audiobook and detract from the plot, the format is much better suited to print.

Twists, turns and bombshells keep you gripped, desperate to discover exactly what happened eight years ago and more recently. The conclusion leaves the reader/listener on edge. While I didn't think this format worked well as an audiobook it has piqued my interest and made me want to read the DI Fawley series.

I have read and enjoyed some of Cara Hunters previous books but had not read the DI Frawley series before, while the book does an excellent job at the beginning, of clarifying who is whom and giving brief descriptions and backgrounds of the characters, in hindsight, I probably should have read the first book in the series ( of which the murder that occurs in this one, is a central component of this novel), I will read it soon though because despite coming into this series at book 7, what a read!

An incredibly plotted and layered police procedural , gripping from the off and I raced through this one. I really enjoyed the writing , the fast past and the way Hunter allowed this story to unfold. Cara Hunter fans will adore this and if like me, you haven't read the other books in the series, this book will make you look forward to picking them up.

I really enjoyed the multi cast narration of this one, it allowed me to familiarize myself with the characters much quicker and they all done an excellent job adding to the suspense of this story.

A cracking thriller, recommend.

He's baaaack.....

And so is she!!!!!!

Yes, DI Adam Fawley and talented author Cara Hunter are both back.

"Making A Killing" is DI Adam Fawley #7.

This compelling thriller is also a standalone read although reading "Close To Home, DI Adam Fawley #1" is highly recommended.

The premise of "Making A Killing" is brilliant:

In Book #1, DI Adam Fawley's team helps convict a mother accused of murdering her 8-year-old daughter with forensic evidence and no corpse.

In Book #7, we learn that DI Adam Fawley and his team could have wrongfully convicted an innocent mother.

Recently uncovered evidence indicates that the alleged young female murder victim is alive.

And she is linked to a new murder investigation.

There are police procedurals and there are police procedurals, and Cara Hunter is highly skilled in penning outstanding police procedurals.

WHY NOT 5 STARS?
This 12-hour audiobook was very, very long.

And with two police teams and many witnesses, a scorecard was required to keep track of everyone.

This being said, Cara Hunter is one of my favorite police procedural writers.

Her strong characterizations, witty police banter, twists, and uncanny attention to the infinitesimal details of criminal investigations never fail to wow me.

I listened to the audiobook read by Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby, David Blair, and Alexandra Boulton.

Multi-cast audiobook narrations are always a treat and all narrators gave outstanding performances.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars

I was lucky enough to be given access to the audioARC of the latest Adam Fawley novel and I really enjoyed catching up with the series regulars.

As usual, Cara Hunter provides a great summary of each of the continuing characters’ lives, so the book would work if it was the first you’ve read.

The plot of this story is especially intricate and some parts of it made me think of TV shows Luther and Villanelle, with a young sociopath at the centre of the action. Personally, there’s only so much first person narrative from the murderer I can take, but Hunter got the balance between the perpetrator’s “Shadow Journal” and standard police procedural just right for me.

And there was a bonus short story in which Fawley confronts his father about the secret adoption papers that have plagued him since he found them when he was ten (over forty years ago).

All in all, Fawley and team are back with a bang, and I am here for it! 🎉🎉🎉

Book 7 in the DI Adam Fawley series. Audio version of this book. A cleverly written storyline told from several different characters perspectives. 4 narrators take on the different character roles. A really good read/listen. All I would say is that if like me you listen to audiobooks as you are going to sleep … this one isn’t for you ! Because there is so much going on and lots of twists and turns you have to really concentrate which then prevents falling asleep !!

4.5⭐️

Book 7 Adam Fawley series


I had the audiobook read by Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby, David Blair, Alexandra Bolton who are great.

I love this series, especially on audio as I love Lee Ingleby as Fawley. Love the inclusion of the who’s who at the start, informative and fun.

This book takes us back to the first case in the series (Close To Home) as usual with the series it uses mixed media to tell the story, I feel the way it’s been blended in this book works well for the audiobook version. I have read close to home but couldn’t remember it, the author gives the reader enough to pick up on the story so you’ll be ok if you haven’t read it, but if you can read it first then move on to this one all the better.

I love the interaction with Fawley and little Lily, it’s a lovely grounding family interaction amidst the world of crime solving. Fawley’s dry quips make me chuckle.

The plot has layers including a thread from Daisy which work well.
This one is left more open ended, so I’m so looking forward to the next book, hoping that there’s not such a long wait. I enjoyed the additional short story, I’m not usually a short story fan but it addresses something from Adam’s past.

Frequently, readers ask if a series needs to be read in order, my answer is usually yes. In the case of Making A Killing, the answer is a resounding yes. The book pertains strongly to the first book in the series. So if you are reading this review, and haven’t read the rest of the series yet, do yourself a favour, buy Close to Home immediately. You won’t regret it, the whole series is fabulous.

DCI Adam Fawley, yes, he’s a DCI now, is no longer working from St Aldates with the team, he’s working in Counter Terrorism. Until a live case throws a huge curveball. Adam is taken back 8 years, to the Daisy Mason case. It was a trying case, which resulted in a conviction, despite Daisy never being found, due to the compelling evidence. This surprising new evidence reassembles the old team, as well as finding a few new faces for good measure.

I listened to the audiobook, as Lee Ingleby and Emma Cunniffe will always be the voices of Adam and the team, in my mind. I think if I physically read the words, I would still hear their voices in my head. Their narration is perfectly pitched, just as the previous six books were. If this series ever comes to the screen, which I truly hope it does, they are must for casting.

The story is everything I have come to expect from this author. A complex case, stretching and testing the team to the limit. As a reader, you need to keep your brain engaged too, as this is a twisty tale, and you don’t want to miss even the of smallest details. The characters now feel like old friends, so I especially enjoyed the catch up with their lives at the very start of the book.

I loved the references to Infamous, crossover elements with Murder in the Family, which is also written by Cara, but a standalone not related to the Fawley books. If you haven’t read this book, I highly recommend it too. When I realised the book was related to an earlier case, I will admit, I felt a little disappointed, as I wanted a new case to get my teeth into. I shouldn’t have worried. That initial feeling was quickly blown away, by the new revelations from the Daisy Mason case. Who knew there was so much more to know about the case? I didn’t, but the author rightly did!

I also thoroughly enjoyed the bonus short story at the end of the book. Descent addresses a long held issue affecting Adam personally. If there are any Fawley fans who don’t tend to like short stories, I strongly suggest you have a read/listen. Just in case you’re not sure, it’s 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me.

A body is found and DNA test on a hair at the scene is found to be of a girl who was murdered 8 years earlier though the body was never found. The team investgates the new crime and the old one. A gripping story that never let's go. Full of good characters and a few red herrings. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. With the excellent multiple narrators this story is brought to life. Thanks to Harpercollins audio and Netgalley for this review ARC

Absolutely brilliant! The last book in this series was set six years ago and it is so good to catch up with Adam Fawley and his team. A few books ago, Cara Hunter started adding a character summary to the beginning of the book and after a gap in the series, this is a great feature, whether you have read the previous books or not. And on that note, this will absolutely work as a standalone, as there is enough background to catch you up.

In the first book in the series, eight year old Daisy Mason disappeared and her mother was convicted of her murder is currently serving a life sentence. Eight years on, in "Making a Killing", the body of a young woman is discovered and a DNA test on a strand of hair found at the scene, reveals that it belongs to Daisy Mason; SHE WASN'T MURDERED! But is she now a killer?

As well as identifying the dead woman and investigating why she was killed and by whom, the team have to revisit the original Daisy Mason case from 2016. Where has Daisy been for the past eight years? was she abducted? Did she run away? And crucially, where is she now?

I was gripped from the start, as I always am with this incredible series. The writing is excellent, the character development is absolutely spot on, with the perfect balance of the main character's personal lives and the case they are working on, the plot is fast paced, suspenseful and twisty - what's not to love? The ending has some loose ends, which I hope means that there's more to come!

I have listened to this whole series on audiobook and the narrators are so brilliant, I really feel like I know these characters personally. Great job, as always, Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby, David Blair and Alexandra Boulton. The short Adam Fawley story at the end was a fantastic bonus and if you have followed this series from it's inception, you will also love it.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Cara Hunter and Harper Collins for an ARC in return for an honest review.