Review | Gone by Leona Deakin

Blurb

Four strangers are missing. Left at their last-known locations are birthday cards that read:

YOUR GIFT IS THE GAME.

DARE TO PLAY?

The police aren’t worried – it’s just a game. But the families are frantic. As psychologist and private detective Dr Augusta Bloom delves into the lives of the missing people, she finds something that binds them all.

And that something makes them very dangerous indeed.

As more disappearances are reported and new birthday cards uncovered, Dr Bloom races to unravel the mystery and find the missing people.

But what if, this time, they are the ones she should fear?

Review

A fresh and fascinating psychological thriller, that had me gripped from its opening chapter!

Bloom & Jameson are both compelling, engaging characters who I thought were a great pairing and their exchanges brought some light humour to a serious plot. 

It just missed out on 5⭐ because I guessed the twists before the big reveal but I still enjoyed this well-paced thriller.

Overall a fabulous debut, a completely original and creepy plot, with great characters. I can't wait to see where Deakin takes Bloom & Jameson next! If you are a fan of M J Arlidge this book is well worth a read. 

Thanks to Black Swan & Netgalley for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

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