I received a copy of this from the publishers in return for an honest review......................
Sometimes, being a book blogger means that you get to
discover an author you may have never have encountered through the normal
bookselling channels. This is one such
case. I wouldn’t normally associate Harlequin
with thrillers but the MIRA division is a new approach and having read the
blurb and seeing the fantastic cover, I was sucked in. A few pages in, I had to check that this was a
debut novel, and it was. This is an
author to watch out for!
Mia Dennett, daughter of a wealthy, prominent Judge and his English
born, stunning wife, has always been unique.
A lover of art, independent thinking and basically anything the opposite
of her father’s world. Rarely seen at
home since she left at eighteen, Judge Dennett doesn’t seem too worried when
she is reported missing by her friend.
Her mother, Eve, knows something is wrong and will do anything to find Gabe
Hoffman is assigned the case and traces her last movements. Meanwhile, Mia is cold, terrified and has no
idea what is happening to her........
Mary Kubica has written a story of any mother’s worst
nightmare. The disappearance of her
child, no matter what their age. The
Chicago based family are not used to getting their own way and are divided in
how to approach the whole ordeal. Detective Hoffman resents their wealth and
power but yet manages to form a connection with Eve. Their mutual desire to discover what has
happened to Mia is the momentum the case needs.
Alongside this, is Mia’s story.
The reader knows from the start where she is and why she is there, but
Mia herself doesn’t. I won’t divulge any
more information as it is the unknown that keeps you flicking those pages
over. And flick, I did. Read in one 24
hour period, I loved this book. It was a
perfect pace, dragging you along nicely, great characters, amazing location
descriptions and plenty of thrills. It
resembles some of Harlan Coben’s stand alone novels and is a great cross gender
novel. No fluffed out filler chapters,
just one great page after another. A
psychological thriller with the flair of a more established author, I can’t
wait for Mary’s next book! Harlequinn MIRA, I am
impressed........
The Good Girl is published by Harlequinn MIRA and is available in paperback and ebook
Thanks for the recommendation, you've sold it to me - another Kindle one click!
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DeleteHope you enjoy it as much as I did! Let me know ....