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My name is Nicky Frank. Except, most likely, it isn’t.

Nicole Frank shouldn’t have been able to survive the car accident, much less crawl up the steep ravine. Not in the dark, not in the rain, not with her injuries. But one thought allows her to defy the odds and flag down help: Vero.

I’m looking for a little girl. I have to save her. Except, most likely, she doesn’t exist.

Like many people I'm a huge fan of Lisa Gardner's various crime mysteries and thrillers and adore the seamless way that each "separate" series she writes blends into each other - in this particular novel it is Wyatt Foster taking front and centre as he investigates a mysterious car crash, a missing child who may or may not exist and finds himself caught up in a strange case with its roots firmly in the past.

All of the books are real page turners but this one was a definite addiction - as we follow Wyatt's investigation we also hear from the car crash victim - Nicky Frank - who struggles with memory after suffering a rather unlikely number of concussions and is therefore not that much help either to herself or to the police. Her disjointed thoughts, feelings and memories are what made this novel for me, I was fascinated and very emotionally involved with Nicky as she struggled to make sense of what was going on around her.

The mystery element is complex and beautifully done with little strands heading out in various directions, eventually leading to some dark deeds and extremely wicked people. Nicky wants the truth but may not be prepared or able to take it, Wyatt is determined as always and will push to get to the heart of things. All in all this is a terrifically readable, often surprising and always engaging mystery thriller, with some cameo appearances from our favourites and an additonal insight into what makes Wyatt tick. Brilliant.

It was Lisa Gardner though so I was not really expecting any different. Highly Recommended.

Happy Reading Folks!