I loved, loved, loved the book. I couldn’t stop reading it, even when it was 2am. I had to know the truth. The book captured me so slyly that I was the prey in the web it wove around me.
The cover and a missing child arc always makes me pick up the BOOK. The main character Libby paid a huge price for just a moment of distraction. Her son rushed to the elevator all by himself to press the shiny buttons. AND HE WAS LOST!! The cameras caught the back of a woman walking with him…
Haylen Beck is amazing, I couldn’t believe the way his writing pulled me slowly into the story with its emotions. I thought I knew thrillers. What I didn’t know was that a thriller can cause so many emotions to wrench my heart along with fear and angst. I loved the way the author made me go – No no don’t do it!! But alas the characters didn’t listen to me.
I didn’t know one can have a story filled with a mind gripping thrill, the kinds that made me scream, with just two main characters. The scenes molded in a smooth manner, the tension never let go. There were times when I couldn’t believe what I was reading, all in a good way.
How far could two women go when they believe they are entitled to a child… FAR… VERY VERY FAR
I received a free ARC from NetGalley and publisher Vintage Digital, and this is my journey into its pages, straight from the heart!! STRICTLY HONEST AND UNBIASED.
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Libby would do anything for her three-year-old son Ethan. And after all they’ve been through, a holiday seems the perfect antidote for them both. Their hotel is peaceful, safe and friendly, yet Libby can’t help feeling that someone is watching her. Watching Ethan. Because, for years, Libby has lived with a secret.
Just days into their holiday, when Libby is starting to relax, Ethan steps into an elevator on his own, and the doors close before Libby can stop them. Moments later, Ethan is gone.
Libby thought she had been through the worst, but her nightmare is only just beginning. And in a desperate hunt for her son, it becomes clear she’s not the only one looking for him.
Publication Date: 20th June 2019
Publisher: Vintage Digital
43 Responses
I read a previous title by Beck ‘Here and Gone’ and it was absolutely gripping. Seems this one is so good too. Thanks for putting it on my radar. Great review, Shalini.
This was my first book by him.. It was great
I will check out the previous book
Also might want to check out the books he writes under his own name, Stuart Neville.
I’ve been meaning to get around to him for a couple of years now, this post has moved him higher on my TBR.
I just got a tweet from Stuart. I need to check it out… Thank you. I didn’t know they were the same
Ooh… Sounds scary! 😵 Might give this book a try, but won’t be reading it late in the night. 👻
That’s cool. It had its emotional scary moments… Thank you ❤️
Brrrrrrrr! Chilled!
It was, at one point I was confused too. Great twists
Added this to my TBR and joined the giveaway on GoodReads!
Yayy Jonny… Hope you win it and like the book too ❤️
Me too! Crossing my fingers as I’ve never won a giveaway before.
Me too… Maybe you give away your next book as a giveaway to me so I can say that I was given a book away in a giveaway… 😂 😂 😂
Maybe, that’s always an option! I was actually trying to do that with this first one, but it had mixed results because my timing was off.
😂😂My joke fell flat.. I meant give your next book to me 😂😂
Oh lol. Actually you are already on my list of people to reach out to to give free copies for a review 😉
Hahaha not a rigged giveaway? There goes my plan of pretending to win by playing dirty 😂😂
Lol! You are a hoot!
Some days I try 🤷♀️😂
Provided I actually finish the darn thing Lol
Haven’t noticed this one – thanx for the lovely review and info. You are on a remarkable streak of hits
I agree… I have read some good thrillers. My heart is singing
Ooooooooooooooo….gotta read this one. Fabulous review ❤
I loved it.. Quite an emotional thriller
Sounds so good. Has been add to the forever growing TBR list. Great review!!
Thank you Mani ❤️
Shalini my friend, you’re KILLING me!
I have read good books. All of them wicked thrillers 🤷♀️
You go girl!😁
Ooh this does sounds like a brilliant read, I do like a book that keeps me up late. I’m going to add this to my wish list. Fab review 🙂
Thank you so much. Apparently there is a giveaway of this book on Goodreads
Love your review Shalini. I just noticed that I have this one and, sadly, haven’t read it. Starting it right this moment…. okay, no, right after I finish the one I’m reading now. 😉
😂😂😂😂
You have read and it seems a number of books are being published right now about missing children. I think this is a topic that is very emotional, that pulls at human heartstrings. Then the way the author writes the book turns those emotions into the a thriller. I am doing good just to read your reviews.😱
I have just been a reading machine the last few days. Read some good thrillers. Hopefully the trend continues ❤️
I love the way you describe how the book made you feel! Sounds like a great read.
Thank you so much ❤️ I loved the book
I’m a paranoid mom, Shalini, I’ll never let my kids play in an elevator again. I had goosebumps!
Definitely sounds like something I would love to read! Great review!
Thank you so much ❤️ I am sure you will like it too
Another wonderful 5 star review. An emotional thriller sounds really good. The thought of your child going missing that quickly is so scary. I know how easily it can happen. My son took off out of a changing room when he was only 2 and a half, luckily it turned out okay for us, but it was the scariest moments of my life.
Omg omg that’s really scary. This was a new author for me and I enjoyed the book completely
It is always great to find a new author and love their work.