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The Birthday
The Birthday: An Absolutely Gripping Crime Thriller | Carol Wyer
9 posts | 8 read | 5 to read
'Absolutely stunning!... wow it blew me away... I loved everything about it... 5 stars, although it is a shame I can't give it more, it's easily worth a 7.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars One hot summer's afternoon, five-year-old Ava Sawyer went to a party. She never came home... Two years later, Ava's body is found and another little girl, Audrey Briggs, goes missing. Audrey also attended that party ... Leading the investigation is Detective Natalie Ward. A mother of two teenagers, this case chills her to the bone, and is a disturbing reminder of the last job she worked on. One that still keeps her awake at night... Natalie soon discovers that Ava's mother has some worrying gaps in her alibi and as she digs deeper, she's sure Ava's father is not telling the full story. And what did the owner of the garden centre Elsa see that day? Something that she's not telling Natalie ... Just as Natalie is facing up to the grim possibility that Ava and Audrey were killed by someone close to home, another little girl from the party doesn't come home from her ballet lesson. Can Natalie find a way to stop this killer before more innocent lives are taken? Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. Readers are going crazy for The Birthday: 'OMG this author has done it again!!!!!!!!... Fantastic!!!!!!!! I was hooked from the first page and stayed up till 3am to finish it.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Omg!! My heart is pounding so hard! I have just finished reading The Birthday and I am floored! This is the first in a new series from Carol Wyer, featuring DI Natalie Ward and her team. What a way to start! Speedy, sharp, heart stopping and engaging; this is a series I am definitely looking forward to!' TishyLou, 5 stars 'A rollocking rollercoaster ride ... dark, twisty and wonderfully gripping' Minimac Reviews 'Something special... This book truly is excellent... Heart-thumpingly good... A well-paced, heart-wrenching, pulse racing, edge-of-your-seat kind of book and a crime fighting team who you can genuinely root for... look no further as this could genuinely be your next favourite read. I tore through it.' Jen Med's Book Reviews, 5 stars 'What a twist! ...I read this book in a day!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
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NikkiKey94
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I happened across this book at the library and was so excited to have a new UK author to read! I loved this book and I already want the next one! I really love UK authors who write thrillers! Definitely a 4🌟 read!

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Bookworm1987
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Gonna read this next by Carol Wyer #carolwyer

Moonprismpower Lol this book cover was originally on the tagged book I didn‘t know covers were recycled! 4y
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Courtneyjo_reads
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1.9.19 One summer afternoon Ava goes to her friend‘s birthday party and never returns home. Two years later another young girl goes missing who also attended the same birthday party. Lead investigative detective Natalie Ward who is haunted by a past crime investigation is determined to find the killer. I loved this one! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5!

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Courtneyjo_reads
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1.6.19 Sunday came so fast 😭 Spending mine relaxing and reading The Birthday by Carol Wyer. This book has been interesting from the start. I have to say I have been impressed by the amount of great books as options for the kindle unlimited.
Anybody with ebook experience, I‘d love your tips!
#ebook #goodreads #bookish #bookshark #booksparks

jenreads7 I read ebooks almost exclusively. Kindle Unlimited does have a great selection. Be sure to sign up for the Amazon First Reads emails. You get one (two this month) free pre-release book from Editors‘ Picks each month if you‘re a Prime member. If not, it‘s $1.99. I also use ereaderiq.com to track the cost of ebooks on my wish list. It emails you when the cost drops. 6y
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Forgetmenot
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There is a new detective on the block Natalie Ward who is heading up the team. It all starts with the discovery of a child‘s body. Following the Disappearance from a birthday party years earlier could this be related. If you like a good procedural book this is one to add to the pile. It becomes a race against time to find the killer before other children are killed and can it all relate back to the party that ended in tragedy?

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booked4life
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3.5/4 stars! This book was a fast-paced, easier to read police procedural! It wasn‘t very twisty but I still enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more of this main character!

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Nicki_K
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Just when I thought I knew who the killer was, the plot takes another turn and changes my suspicions. A great read with plenty of suspense to keep your heart pounding. Thanks #netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book #thebirthday #carolwyer

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booked4life
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Thanks to Netgalley I‘m able to read this one before it comes out! So far I‘m intrigued!

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