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I've really struggled with this book. I just can't get into it. It feels too much about the procedure and not enough about the characters. I'm 25% in and just don't think I'm going to make it to the end. 😕

I've just finished this and quite enjoyed it. I found it a bit slow in the first half but then it definitely got going in the second. I found all the kidnap and ransom stuff really interesting and the book gave a fascinating insight into this murky world!
I thought Selena was a strong character. Not sure about the ending (a bit abrupt?) but don't want to spoil it for others by saying more.

About a third of the way through this and am really enjoying it. I always like good thrillers but it's not just about plot, the writing has to be good too, and this one is. I am really enjoying the different voices we're getting the story through. Unusual and effective. Can't wait to find out the ending.

I've just started this and am already hooked and wondering how it will progress. My only gripe is over taking the kids to the park at 7.45 in the morning. Maybe I'm a particularly lazy mum and I admit I don't have a park across the street but it still seems a strange time and it made me question the realism of the story from the get go.

I'll post more when I'm further in.

Really pleased I won this as I'm a big fan of Emma Kavanagh. Very good opening part. The chapter where they find Selena is interesting. Good part about ptsd being suffered by soldiers. Builds up more in later chapters, very exciting bit at the end. I'm now going to pass it on to my brother.

Just finished it here and really enjoyed it. Usually with this kind of book I spend all my mental thoughts trying to work out who was the murdered but here for the first 2/3 of the book I was more into the journey of where the story was taking me and the murderer in that respect was a little irrelevant.

I had no idea the k & r industry even existed (it seems I'm very naive) so that was an eye opener to think about the workings of it.

SPOILER MENTIONED WARNING. The twist of the murderer at the end had me by surprise and I was left feeling sad that a victim in so many ways who murdered someone would be imprisoned and probably start her drug addiction again after fighting the battle so much with it. It was a sad ending for that character but a nice neat ending for the book.

Finished it last night. Well-written and intriguing, but I did find the revelation of the identity of the murderer a bit disappointing, it needed one or two earlier clues to be believable for me. Not sure about the ending either, but on the whole this was an enjoyable read.

Finished reading. Wow!! This is really fast paced, there is no slow build up it starts from page 1.
Highly recommend!!

Started reading a couple of days ago and am well hooked, this is a fast paced gritty thriller that is easy to read and hard to put down,I am loving everything about it. Thank you for sending me a copy,I will passing it on to my Husband, who I am sure will also enjoy it.

Just started this book and loving it. Think this is going to be a good 'un!

Recently received my free copy, just half way into my current book an this will be my next one to read. Thanks Mumsnet

Mine arrived a couple of days ago, many thanks. I need to finish my book club book, then it's next up!

Thank you for my copy.....am off to bed to read..

Thank you for my copy of this book which I have just finished reading today. Having read and greatly enjoyed Emma Kavanagh's previous two books, I could not wait to start on 'The Missing Hours'. It did not disappoint! The book deals with a subject which I did not really know existed, is gripping throughout, and has a great final twist. It is hugely recommended. I am a massive fan of Emma Kavanagh's books and I cannot wait until her next one.

Just started reading this today I think it is really interesting so far!

I am nearly half way through and finding it intriguing, although the war storylines don't interest me as much as the domestic dramas. The kidnap/ransom bits were an eye opener, I realise I know so little about that.

Am I too late to say I'd love a copy of this?

Just received my copy and am keen to get started...looks intriguing especially given the author's past as a police psychologist.

Mine has come too: I'm going to finish the book I'm reading and get get right into this one!

My copy has arrived. Looking forward to reading it.

Really enjoying this book so far.
Has others have said the short chapters & different viewpoints help to keep me reading, but there not necessary as the story is holding my attention by itself.
I'm around halfway so will post again with a more complete review when I finish. But so far 👍👍

Received this book on Saturday and like others here I am so far enjoying it. I find the structure of the book good, the different viewpoints with each chapter and I am intrigued as to the outcome. All in all a great read so far.

Thank you mn for this, I'm 150 pages in so far and am enjoying. I like how the story is told from different viewpoints and chapters are short so I can pick it up and read a few pages when I get a moment without feeling like I need to read a huge heavy chapter. I can see links and connections happening and am looking forward to seeing how they all come together. Will post back when I finish.

I am really enjoying reading this book. The short sharp chapters each with their own character's viewpoint move the plot on swiftly but not at the expense of what feels like a brooding backdrop.

Just got my copy yesterday - guess what I'm reading today :)