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Little Sister: Is she witness, victim or killer? A nail-biting thriller with twists you'll never see coming

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Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review. That said, the plot was well- developed, and executed. The story held my interest from start to finish- I did begin to piece the puzzle together but didn’t have a clue about the motive or how everything would eventually come together. The story opens with Jonah having a quiet drink in a pub garden when his peace is interrupted by the arrival of a teenage girl, Keely, covered in blood. She tells a story about her sister, Nina, who is missing. Jonah and his team scramble to find Nina, but Keely isn’t in any hurry to give up any clues. Instead, she relates the sisters’ story very much in her own time – and it is up to Jonah and the police team to work out whether Keely is a killer or a victim. The Lennox sisters’ story is quite disturbing and I felt a lot of empathy for them and what they experienced. The fact the girls had to resort to the way the plot revealed itself was upsetting in itself and was a subject I commend the author for covering. I don’t read a lot of series because I generally think that delving into the main characters’ personal lives detracts from the story at hand, but I am invested in these characters and find them to be very real. The author strikes a perfect balance of letting the reader get to know them while still focusing on the main storyline. I can’t wait to see what happens next, as some hints were dropped as to what might be coming in the next book.

I enjoyed t The girl, Keely, assures him she is fine. It's not her blood. It's her younger sister Nina he needs to be concerned about.

Normally I was planning to give five stars but I think I’m addict of the series so I decided to round up 4.5 stars to 5 creative writing, perfect characterization stars!

I thought the timelines were really well done and the pacing, for me, was perfect. I was so impressed with the fact that this is a debut novel. DCI Jonah Sheens has a complex love life. No, scratch that. DCI Jonah Sheens has a complex life! He lives with the mother of his child; yet loves someone else. He stays out of a sense of duty and the hope he can, in time, come to live with his decision. She sits next to Jonah, telling she’s ran away from foster care along with her 14 years old Nina . When Jonah takes her to the station, she promises to tell what happened to Nina but she has a condition: Jonah has to listen to sisters’ story from the beginning without interrupting. Jonah reluctantly accepts. This is a story where nothing and no-one can be trusted. This is a story which is all smoke and mirrors. This is a story full of manipulation and puzzles. And, this is a story which is wonderful!! To all you amateur or budding sleuths out there in reader land, this one is for you!This is a brilliant series, each new addition is one I eagerly anticipate and yet again there is no disappointment! This one is very thought-provoking as it focuses on the care system and I’m not going to pretend it’s an easy read as it makes you feel edgy and uncomfortable at times, exactly as it should. The story is truly surprising and there are so many unexpected, definitely you’ve never see it coming twists!

One thing I have always loved about this series is the detective team. They work so well together and each of them is interesting, bringing something unique to the table. I love the dynamic among them. It works so well. Aurora has finally been found and so begins the gripping investigation that may finally conclude what happened on that ill-fated night in 1983. The subject matter itself was one part dark and disturbing and other part perfectly done. Focusing on child abuse and grooming, the mere idea behind some of the scenarios was a punch to the gut. At the same time, however, it was written almost delicately (this was no Karin Slaughter novel) with regards to its descriptions of the unholy agony that kids in the social services system sometimes experience. But, for obvious reasons, if you’ve lived through anything like this yourself, you probably will still want to avoid this book. The pace is fast and the story flows, so much so that it’s hard to put down as it’s so gripping. The characterisation is excellent, the police team are very likeable, some are flawed but that makes them feel authentic and very real. The portrayal of the sisters and the telling of their story is outstanding and you definitely end up rooting for them. Gytha Lodge is a multi-award-winning playwright, novelist and writer for video games and screen. She is also a single parent who blogs about the ridiculousness of bringing up a mega-nerd small boy.Thank you so much to the publisher, Random House, for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review. The team was definitely challenged as Keely was hinting at clues to her sister's whereabouts as she told her story about their days in foster homes and as the team tried to interpret and figure out the clues they knew Keely was weaving into the story. I was introduced to Gytha Lodge through the third instalment in the Jonah Sheens series, “ Lie Beside Me”. I was instantly pulled into the gritty police procedural and the crime fighting team led by Jonah, and was beyond excited to receive the fourth instalment, “Little Sister”. If you enjoy police procedurals, particularly British ones, then I highly recommend She Lies in Wait. If you like a good mystery, I think you will enjoy it as well. I loved the way the author retells the story through Keeley’s eyes, which is given in a series of police interviews with Sheens and his team. Her version of events that have led to this moment in time adds to the impending sense of dread that grows as her story unfolds. It’s a tough story to read as it explores the failings of a care system and the complexities of the relationship between the two sisters.

The reader is frustrated along with the police team as they try to figure things out and figure out where her sister is before it is too late. Nothing is as it seems in this latest brilliant instalment from the Detective Jonah Sheens series. Little Sister is a hugely affecting tale of innocence lost and revenge - the kind of book you'll want to read twice to see if you spot the clues the second time! Cleverly plotted, perfectly paced, and with the trademark warmth we've come to expect from this series -- Caz FrearThis is my fourth book by Gytha Lodge and so far, we are four for four. I thought the plot here was imaginative. The story employs a sort of Scheherazade style format. Keely takes charge of the narrative, in segments, and Jonah tries to dissect the hints she drops, while the rest of his team is out in the field following up on Keely’s clues. It’s genius in a way and is absolutely riveting! I almost stopped reading this book because I found the story so contrived. It really seemed like a plan that an author would come up with, not a 16 year old girl. I did finish the book, but I remain unconvinced about the credibility of the plot. 3,5 stars which I am rounding up because at least I haven’t read this plot before.

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