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D.I. Lottie Parker #14
Utoljára látták
MÁR MAJDNEM HAZAÉRT...
DE A GYILKOS FIGYELTE...
,,Megivott két gint, elnézést kért, kiment a mosdóba, majd a hátsó kijáraton távozott, a kabátját is ott hagyta a telefonnal a zsebében. Miért érezte magát kényelmetlenül a férfi jelenlétében?"
Hideg volt az éjszaka. Nagyon fázott. Gondolta, beül egy másik kocsmába, amikor egy autó megállt mellette. Nő vezette, hátul gyerekülés, ugyan mi baja lehet? Beszállt, és becsatolta a biztonsági övet.
A kora reggeli órákban holttestet találnak a parkban. A vérrel átitatott, vékony pántos felső arról árulkodik, hogy a fiatal nőt, Laura Nolant meggyilkolták. Mint kiderül, a lánynak előző este randevúja volt, de az édesanyja nem tudja, kivel. A szobájában sem találnak nyomot, hogy ki lehet a titokzatos férfi.
Amikor egy másik fiatal nő, Shannon Kenny eltűnését jelentik, akit ugyanannak a bárnak a közelében láttak beszállni egy autóba, Lottie Parker olyan kapcsolatot talál a két áldozat között, amely megváltoztatja a nyomozás menetét. Biztos benne, hogy az elkövető nem véletlenszerűen választotta ki az áldozatait. Pontosan tudta, kik, és hol találja őket. Vajon hány nőt szemelt még ki?
Ismét egy sorozatgyilkos Ragmullinban. A rendőrök versenyt futnak az idővel, hogy elkapják a tettest, mielőtt ismét lecsaphatna...
DE A GYILKOS FIGYELTE...
,,Megivott két gint, elnézést kért, kiment a mosdóba, majd a hátsó kijáraton távozott, a kabátját is ott hagyta a telefonnal a zsebében. Miért érezte magát kényelmetlenül a férfi jelenlétében?"
Hideg volt az éjszaka. Nagyon fázott. Gondolta, beül egy másik kocsmába, amikor egy autó megállt mellette. Nő vezette, hátul gyerekülés, ugyan mi baja lehet? Beszállt, és becsatolta a biztonsági övet.
A kora reggeli órákban holttestet találnak a parkban. A vérrel átitatott, vékony pántos felső arról árulkodik, hogy a fiatal nőt, Laura Nolant meggyilkolták. Mint kiderül, a lánynak előző este randevúja volt, de az édesanyja nem tudja, kivel. A szobájában sem találnak nyomot, hogy ki lehet a titokzatos férfi.
Amikor egy másik fiatal nő, Shannon Kenny eltűnését jelentik, akit ugyanannak a bárnak a közelében láttak beszállni egy autóba, Lottie Parker olyan kapcsolatot talál a két áldozat között, amely megváltoztatja a nyomozás menetét. Biztos benne, hogy az elkövető nem véletlenszerűen választotta ki az áldozatait. Pontosan tudta, kik, és hol találja őket. Vajon hány nőt szemelt még ki?
Ismét egy sorozatgyilkos Ragmullinban. A rendőrök versenyt futnak az idővel, hogy elkapják a tettest, mielőtt ismét lecsaphatna...
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Patricia Gibney
31 books1,347 followersMy name is Patricia Gibney and I’m from Mullingar, County Westmeath. Right in the heart of Ireland. Surrounded by lakes, Mullingar is damp and wet most of the year but when the sun shines it is a little piece of heaven on earth. I’ve lived here all my life. I’m widowed, seven years in May, but was married to Aidan since 1982. I’ve three children who keep me sane, or maybe keep the madness at bay, just a little bit! I say that because I am an artist and a writer. I started writing, for therapy, when Aidan died.
I secured an agent in January 2016 and she is fighting my corner in an effort to get my debut novel published.
Three years ago, I decided to get serious about it. I joined The Irish Writers Centre. Started doing courses. I love reading crime thrillers so it was obvious to me to start writing in the crime genre. And let me tell you, it is not easy. A crime novel needs to be tightly plotted and plotting is the bane of my life. I prefer to write straight off the top of my head. Oh, Oh. Feels good when writing but then comes the editing. I lost 20,000 words in the process. But at least I am proud to say I got it done.
I am now writing the second novel in the series, featuring Lottie Parker and a host of credible characters. They are all part of my extended family, you know the kind – people you love one minute and want to kill the next!
So join me on this journey and lets see where it leads us.
I secured an agent in January 2016 and she is fighting my corner in an effort to get my debut novel published.
Three years ago, I decided to get serious about it. I joined The Irish Writers Centre. Started doing courses. I love reading crime thrillers so it was obvious to me to start writing in the crime genre. And let me tell you, it is not easy. A crime novel needs to be tightly plotted and plotting is the bane of my life. I prefer to write straight off the top of my head. Oh, Oh. Feels good when writing but then comes the editing. I lost 20,000 words in the process. But at least I am proud to say I got it done.
I am now writing the second novel in the series, featuring Lottie Parker and a host of credible characters. They are all part of my extended family, you know the kind – people you love one minute and want to kill the next!
So join me on this journey and lets see where it leads us.
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September 28, 2024
Her shoes pinched as she shivered in the cold night air. She just wanted to get home. A taxi slowed to a halt next to her, and as she buckled her seat belt, she noticed the child’s seat next to her and felt safe. But when she saw his eyes in the mirror, a shiver of terror shook her to her core…
When a young woman’s body is found on a patch of wet grass in the early hours of the morning, Detective Lottie Parker mourns the young life so brutally snatched away. Looking at the victim’s flimsy strappy top, damp from the dew and soaked with blood, it is clear that this young girl never came home from a night out. Lottie’s heart breaks as she thinks of the girl’s parents finding their daughter’s empty bed and she vows to catch the murderer.
The young woman is soon identified as Laura Nolan, and Lottie watches the blood drain from her mother Diana’s face when she tells her the terrible news. Diana reveals that Laura was on a date the night she was killed, but she doesn’t know who with… and Laura’s empty bedroom with make-up scattered across her dressing table offers no clues.
Lottie and her team rush to trace Laura’s last moments. But hope at a potential breakthrough turns to horror for Lottie when another young woman, Shannon Kenny is reported missing, last seen climbing into a taxi with a broken light, close to the same bar.
But then, Lottie discovers a connection between Laura and Shannon that totally overturns everything she thought she knew. The killer didn’t stalk these two young women at random. He knew exactly who they were and where they would be. But can Lottie stop him before he strikes again?
I just love this series! I love Lottie Parker and her family and Boyd too. This is a complexed case but it is fast paced. I could not put this book down. It is an intense read and it made my heart pound.
There are lots of twists and turns and it is action packed. I kept guessing who the killer was and was wrong every time. It is not a predictable read. I was hooked straight from the beginning to the very end.
It was an addicting and gripping read with a lot of surprises.
The chapters are short and I love short chapters.
The ending was a little confusing
Everything was coming at me at once. It was a lot to sort out. It was a little convoluted. I have lots of love for this series. It was so good. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
I want to thank Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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When a young woman’s body is found on a patch of wet grass in the early hours of the morning, Detective Lottie Parker mourns the young life so brutally snatched away. Looking at the victim’s flimsy strappy top, damp from the dew and soaked with blood, it is clear that this young girl never came home from a night out. Lottie’s heart breaks as she thinks of the girl’s parents finding their daughter’s empty bed and she vows to catch the murderer.
The young woman is soon identified as Laura Nolan, and Lottie watches the blood drain from her mother Diana’s face when she tells her the terrible news. Diana reveals that Laura was on a date the night she was killed, but she doesn’t know who with… and Laura’s empty bedroom with make-up scattered across her dressing table offers no clues.
Lottie and her team rush to trace Laura’s last moments. But hope at a potential breakthrough turns to horror for Lottie when another young woman, Shannon Kenny is reported missing, last seen climbing into a taxi with a broken light, close to the same bar.
But then, Lottie discovers a connection between Laura and Shannon that totally overturns everything she thought she knew. The killer didn’t stalk these two young women at random. He knew exactly who they were and where they would be. But can Lottie stop him before he strikes again?
I just love this series! I love Lottie Parker and her family and Boyd too. This is a complexed case but it is fast paced. I could not put this book down. It is an intense read and it made my heart pound.
There are lots of twists and turns and it is action packed. I kept guessing who the killer was and was wrong every time. It is not a predictable read. I was hooked straight from the beginning to the very end.
It was an addicting and gripping read with a lot of surprises.
The chapters are short and I love short chapters.
The ending was a little confusing
Everything was coming at me at once. It was a lot to sort out. It was a little convoluted. I have lots of love for this series. It was so good. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
I want to thank Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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August 14, 2024
3.5 stars, rounded down
Her Last Walk Home is the 14th in the Lottie Parker series and while it started strong, it didn’t work as well for me as prior books.
This time, the body of a young woman is found in an open lot. She’s been strangled and knifed. Before long, another woman goes missing.
As with all these books, the story is told in an omniscient style with the reader given multiple POVs. Not just Lottie, her crew and family, but also the witnesses, victims and culprits. It’s a complicated, fast paced story with short punch chapters. It’s also a dark, brooding story and a scary reminder about the dangers facing young women. As mentioned, I thought this started strongly. But as the story goes on, it relies on some leaps of faith for the team to figure out who was behind the crimes. And the ending was just a bit too convoluted for my taste. I felt like Gibney was twisting the story in knots to get to that ending. I enjoy this series for the mix of the different team members. But it did seem like everyone was in an ugly mood for most of the story and I missed the camaraderie of old.
Gibney provides a perfect mix of Lottie’s personal to professional life. And the mystery about how her personal life is going to play out is as engrossing as the murders she’s investigating.
I wouldn’t recommend reading this as a stand-alone, even just one or two of the more recent books will help to suss out the team’s relationships.
My thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of this book.
Her Last Walk Home is the 14th in the Lottie Parker series and while it started strong, it didn’t work as well for me as prior books.
This time, the body of a young woman is found in an open lot. She’s been strangled and knifed. Before long, another woman goes missing.
As with all these books, the story is told in an omniscient style with the reader given multiple POVs. Not just Lottie, her crew and family, but also the witnesses, victims and culprits. It’s a complicated, fast paced story with short punch chapters. It’s also a dark, brooding story and a scary reminder about the dangers facing young women. As mentioned, I thought this started strongly. But as the story goes on, it relies on some leaps of faith for the team to figure out who was behind the crimes. And the ending was just a bit too convoluted for my taste. I felt like Gibney was twisting the story in knots to get to that ending. I enjoy this series for the mix of the different team members. But it did seem like everyone was in an ugly mood for most of the story and I missed the camaraderie of old.
Gibney provides a perfect mix of Lottie’s personal to professional life. And the mystery about how her personal life is going to play out is as engrossing as the murders she’s investigating.
I wouldn’t recommend reading this as a stand-alone, even just one or two of the more recent books will help to suss out the team’s relationships.
My thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of this book.
October 1, 2024
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for access to this title. All opinions expressed are my own.
DI Lottie Parker and her team are back! When several women go missing, it is up to Lottie, Kirby, Boyd and the rest of the team to find out who is taking them. At the same time, Lottie and her partner and lover, Mark Boyd tackle the serious issue of blending their families.
I am repeating myself but I love this series. But admit that as interesting as the case was, I felt it implausible that the police would be able to solve this one. Then again, it is fiction, so maybe it can happen in that world.
Although each book in the series tackles a new case, a new reader would have to read a few other titles to understand the dynamics of Lottie's team and her family. With so many books in the series, there is a lot of history to unpack.
Publication Date 20/09/24
Goodreads Review 27/09/24
#HerLastWalkHome #NetGalley
DI Lottie Parker and her team are back! When several women go missing, it is up to Lottie, Kirby, Boyd and the rest of the team to find out who is taking them. At the same time, Lottie and her partner and lover, Mark Boyd tackle the serious issue of blending their families.
I am repeating myself but I love this series. But admit that as interesting as the case was, I felt it implausible that the police would be able to solve this one. Then again, it is fiction, so maybe it can happen in that world.
Although each book in the series tackles a new case, a new reader would have to read a few other titles to understand the dynamics of Lottie's team and her family. With so many books in the series, there is a lot of history to unpack.
Publication Date 20/09/24
Goodreads Review 27/09/24
#HerLastWalkHome #NetGalley
August 21, 2024
This was a brilliant series, book 14.A womans body was discovered on wet grass,a young boy was at the scene he was scared he would be in trouble he ran away from the scene..Detective Lottie Parker and her partner Boyd and the team are investigating this case..her name is Loura Nolan a mum to a young boy her mother looked after when she went for a night out.another woman disappeared her name Shannon Kenny on a night out..there's a connection a dating agency.was it the same killer?.this is one of my favourite series and author,always keeps you guessing to the end..looking forward to reading the next instalment..highly recommend...
July 25, 2024
This was so fast paced, that I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Lottie and gang are back when the body of a young woman is found dead. Then a couple more turn up, plus a possible missing person. What is the connection between them all or is there even a connection? Lottie had her work cut out for her, especially when she feels so many people are lying to her. Of course, her and Boyd are still trying to figure out their relationship. It doesn’t help that Lottie keeps putting up walls. I enjoyed this one a lot. There were a lot of pov’s to keep the story flowing and I was honestly surprised by who the killer was and the reason why. Excellent addition to the series.
June 16, 2025
Hoy vengo con una de mis series de thriller favoritas, la de la inspectora Lottie Parker, y ya vamos por el número 14. Se dice pronto, pero lo cierto es que Patricia Gibney sigue manteniendo el nivel… e incluso superándose.
En “Las huellas del fuego” nos metemos de lleno en un caso que arranca con el asesinato de una joven junto a un cine. Poco después, desaparece otra chica, y a partir de ahí empieza una investigación que no da respiro. Lo que parece un crimen aislado va abriendo heridas del pasado, conectando historias, personas y silencios que llevaban demasiado tiempo guardados.
Una vez más, lo que más me ha gustado es cómo Gibney mezcla la parte policial con la más personal. Lottie está al frente del caso, pero también está en el centro emocional de la historia. Es madre, es abuela, es jefa de un equipo y está rota por dentro… y aun así, tira para adelante. Me encanta lo real que se siente, lo imperfecta, lo humana.
La novela tiene ritmo, giros, tensión y todos esos elementos que engancharon desde el primer libro. Pero además tiene profundidad, emoción, heridas antiguas, traumas familiares, instituciones que callaron lo que no debían… Todo está contado con sensibilidad, sin caer en el morbo.
“Las huellas del fuego” me ha parecido de las más intensas de la serie. Si ya conoces a Lottie, te va a remover. Y si no la conoces, aquí tienes otra buena excusa para empezar.
Gracias a la editorial por el ejemplar y a Patricia Gibney por otro caso que me ha tenido atrapada de principio a fin.
En “Las huellas del fuego” nos metemos de lleno en un caso que arranca con el asesinato de una joven junto a un cine. Poco después, desaparece otra chica, y a partir de ahí empieza una investigación que no da respiro. Lo que parece un crimen aislado va abriendo heridas del pasado, conectando historias, personas y silencios que llevaban demasiado tiempo guardados.
Una vez más, lo que más me ha gustado es cómo Gibney mezcla la parte policial con la más personal. Lottie está al frente del caso, pero también está en el centro emocional de la historia. Es madre, es abuela, es jefa de un equipo y está rota por dentro… y aun así, tira para adelante. Me encanta lo real que se siente, lo imperfecta, lo humana.
La novela tiene ritmo, giros, tensión y todos esos elementos que engancharon desde el primer libro. Pero además tiene profundidad, emoción, heridas antiguas, traumas familiares, instituciones que callaron lo que no debían… Todo está contado con sensibilidad, sin caer en el morbo.
“Las huellas del fuego” me ha parecido de las más intensas de la serie. Si ya conoces a Lottie, te va a remover. Y si no la conoces, aquí tienes otra buena excusa para empezar.
Gracias a la editorial por el ejemplar y a Patricia Gibney por otro caso que me ha tenido atrapada de principio a fin.
August 1, 2025
Leer a Patricia Gibney es apostar por una investigación al más puro estilo clásico: muchos sospechosos, secretos enterrados, la maldad humana y una trama que, aunque fácil de seguir, está llena de matices.
Aunque es la entrega número catorce de la serie, cada caso es independiente. Eso sí, los personajes comparten pasado y mochila emocional, pero la autora siempre da pinceladas suficientes para situarte sin agobios. Aun así, si puedes, te recomiendo leerlos en orden. ¡Vale la pena!
En esta entrega, el nuevo crimen tiene muchos ingredientes para mantenerte atrapada: capítulos cortos, múltiples puntos de vista y finales que siempre te dejan con ganas de seguir. Todo queda perfectamente cerrado.
¿El único pero? Lottie. Es un personaje que me encanta y que ha evolucionado muchísimo, pero aquí la he notado más irritable y menos resolutiva.
Una serie que recomiendo mucho si disfrutas del thriller policial con alma de novela negra. La pluma de Gibney siempre engancha.
Aunque es la entrega número catorce de la serie, cada caso es independiente. Eso sí, los personajes comparten pasado y mochila emocional, pero la autora siempre da pinceladas suficientes para situarte sin agobios. Aun así, si puedes, te recomiendo leerlos en orden. ¡Vale la pena!
En esta entrega, el nuevo crimen tiene muchos ingredientes para mantenerte atrapada: capítulos cortos, múltiples puntos de vista y finales que siempre te dejan con ganas de seguir. Todo queda perfectamente cerrado.
¿El único pero? Lottie. Es un personaje que me encanta y que ha evolucionado muchísimo, pero aquí la he notado más irritable y menos resolutiva.
Una serie que recomiendo mucho si disfrutas del thriller policial con alma de novela negra. La pluma de Gibney siempre engancha.
June 27, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
Lottie cada día más hostiable.
Lottie cada día más hostiable.
September 17, 2024
This high quality audio book is the latest in tge long running series of di Lottie Parker.. its another complicated case within the background of the day to day family relationships that give this a well loved realistic feels. This felt more devoted to the story than the relationships. I loved the way it all pulled together and it was a good stand alone mystery. There was lots of effort to show rge police as people. Lotties's family were very real and have grown throughout the series. It was realistic entertaining and gripping. The narrator did a fab job. Thank yoy netgallery and publisher and author and narrator for this highly recommended 5 star listen.
September 20, 2024
Her Last Walk Home is the 14th book in the Lottie Parker series and again it’s another unputdownable read. I was very lucky to have the chance to listen to this via audio as well. This was fantastic for me as it meant I could listen to the audio when I was out and about and wasn’t able to read my actual kindle. The narrator Michelle Moran was excellent and made the audio fantastic to listen to. It was wonderful to be back with Lottie and her team as they deal with the atrocities and try to find the perpetrator. This was a gripping and page turning read that had me hooked right from the prologue. I don’t think I’ll ever have enough of this series as it just keeps on getting better and better.
September 24, 2024
With a chilling start in the 14th book in the exceptional D. I. Lottie Parker series, Laura, a young mother with a four-year-old son is found murdered. Before long, Shannon, a second victim, is also discovered. Lottie gives her all to find justice for these victims, as well as to prevent any further murders from occurring. It is undeniable that the two murders are connected.
Meanwhile, there is drama on Lottie’s home front as well, as her mother is showing early signs of dementia. Also, Lottie’s partner Boyd is adjusting to being a full-time father to his young son Sergio. So with Lottie and her team being incredibly busy, and the dynamics changing in her family, an underlying tension grows between Lottie and Boyd.
Although I all but inhaled this book as soon as the ARC became available, I just had to give it a reread by way of an early audiobook release. The experience of listening to this as an audiobook was well worth the time invested.
Patricia Gibney delivers a powerfully crafted story with multiple points of view while Lottie navigates the difficulties of the tragic case involving several murders, her home life, and the POVs of the victims and suspects. Might be a lot to keep track of, but for me, it kept me riveted to the story. I can imagine Lottie as the lead role on a television crime drama because of all the dynamics she faces in her career and her personal life.
This book had it all, including excellent pacing and a dramatic storyline which kept my emotions involved. Factor in compelling characters, and this book was impossible to put down, even with a second read, barely two months later.
I was excited to discover that this series by Patricia Gibney has been translated into other several languages. So far I found Hungarian, Spanish, Castilian, Czech and German! In fact, I clicked the buy link for German and the first 13 books are in the series are on Kindle Unlimited, as I’m sure this 14th book will be as well. Now, this might not be the case for all languages, but be sure to click the link above to find out.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Meanwhile, there is drama on Lottie’s home front as well, as her mother is showing early signs of dementia. Also, Lottie’s partner Boyd is adjusting to being a full-time father to his young son Sergio. So with Lottie and her team being incredibly busy, and the dynamics changing in her family, an underlying tension grows between Lottie and Boyd.
Although I all but inhaled this book as soon as the ARC became available, I just had to give it a reread by way of an early audiobook release. The experience of listening to this as an audiobook was well worth the time invested.
Patricia Gibney delivers a powerfully crafted story with multiple points of view while Lottie navigates the difficulties of the tragic case involving several murders, her home life, and the POVs of the victims and suspects. Might be a lot to keep track of, but for me, it kept me riveted to the story. I can imagine Lottie as the lead role on a television crime drama because of all the dynamics she faces in her career and her personal life.
This book had it all, including excellent pacing and a dramatic storyline which kept my emotions involved. Factor in compelling characters, and this book was impossible to put down, even with a second read, barely two months later.
I was excited to discover that this series by Patricia Gibney has been translated into other several languages. So far I found Hungarian, Spanish, Castilian, Czech and German! In fact, I clicked the buy link for German and the first 13 books are in the series are on Kindle Unlimited, as I’m sure this 14th book will be as well. Now, this might not be the case for all languages, but be sure to click the link above to find out.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
October 6, 2024
Liked this story - loved catching up with lottie and Boyd and the rest of the family. Nice easy read, would recommend if you have read the other 13 books
September 20, 2024
Lots going on and with characters I’ve really grown to know and love over the series. The premise is quite sinister, a young girl has been killed and dumped but this extends into lots of other avenues. The subjects covered are quite brave but sensitively handled, kidnap and incarceration, murder, child neglect and historic teenage pregnancy and the legacies of past secrets. The action is packed and gently drawn out to give a really suspenseful buzz that keeps you turning the pages. I enjoyed the unravelling of the involved characters and the links to past and present and all importantly I didn’t guess whodunnit. One I’d definitely recommend.
August 3, 2024
Excellent book as always love Lottie Parker and her team especially Boyd. It starts with the discovery of a teenage girl who had been murdered then another body is found the investigation is getting complicated as Lottie thinks there must be a connection but where to start.
The whole series is amazing and love to see how Lottie and Boyd are getting on.
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an ARC
The whole series is amazing and love to see how Lottie and Boyd are getting on.
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an ARC
January 17, 2025
3.75 ⭐
Book 14 in this series and it did not disappoint.
I love following Lottie and Boyd and the rest of the team as they solve the darkest of murders in Ragmullin.
Following Lottie and her childrens character development over the books has been really enjoyable as well and I can't wait for book number 15.
Book 14 in this series and it did not disappoint.
I love following Lottie and Boyd and the rest of the team as they solve the darkest of murders in Ragmullin.
Following Lottie and her childrens character development over the books has been really enjoyable as well and I can't wait for book number 15.
July 28, 2024
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.
When the body of a young woman is found, Detective inspector Lottie Parker and her team are on the case. It’s not long until another body is found. Lottie has to determine if they are linked and how.
Love this book series. I feel really invested in Lottie, her family, her team and her relationship with Boyd. The author has done a great job making these characters believable and likeable. The storyline was fast and furious and I couldn’t turn my kindle pages fast enough. I would say the big reveal was complicated and I did have to reread a couple of pages-that’s not a criticism more a symptom of me rushing my way through with enjoyment. I enjoy how down to earth and real Lottie is. The detail about her family life and the worries she/they have make this relatable. I very much need a happy ending to Lottie’s relationship with Boyd! In this book she was colder toward him, although definitely thawing towards the end.
When the body of a young woman is found, Detective inspector Lottie Parker and her team are on the case. It’s not long until another body is found. Lottie has to determine if they are linked and how.
Love this book series. I feel really invested in Lottie, her family, her team and her relationship with Boyd. The author has done a great job making these characters believable and likeable. The storyline was fast and furious and I couldn’t turn my kindle pages fast enough. I would say the big reveal was complicated and I did have to reread a couple of pages-that’s not a criticism more a symptom of me rushing my way through with enjoyment. I enjoy how down to earth and real Lottie is. The detail about her family life and the worries she/they have make this relatable. I very much need a happy ending to Lottie’s relationship with Boyd! In this book she was colder toward him, although definitely thawing towards the end.
September 25, 2024
Will give this a go when it is released in September - but will say in advance that I hope Lottie has bought some decent clothes and done her laundry! Getting a bit tired of the perpetually grubby t-shirts and boots with holes in!
Have now read this. And she HAS done some laundry- at least we didn't hear about grubby t-shirts this time!
Book started off well but the ending became un necessarily complicated and a bit unbeievable - bit like Three Widows. The 'baddy' was rather unconvincingg. And who do Lottie's kids keep getting caught up in her cases? The superintendent is still being a pain in the arse threatening Lottie with dismissal. That's become rather a cliche in so many crime stories!
Have now read this. And she HAS done some laundry- at least we didn't hear about grubby t-shirts this time!
Book started off well but the ending became un necessarily complicated and a bit unbeievable - bit like Three Widows. The 'baddy' was rather unconvincingg. And who do Lottie's kids keep getting caught up in her cases? The superintendent is still being a pain in the arse threatening Lottie with dismissal. That's become rather a cliche in so many crime stories!
October 13, 2024
i think im done with these books. lottie’s attitude and behaviour - particularly when it comes to boyd - is so deeply unpleasant and the way she communicates is awful. i would have expected some personal growth over 14 books but i don’t think it’s happening. boyd and her kids should move on and leave her to be miserable on her own.
September 25, 2024
TW for domestic violence with a male victim, torture of a captive (similar to the DV descriptions), and mentions of rape.
These books are so good. I have gotten different ones throughout the series as audiobook ARCs (books 1, 12, and 14), and this book (14 in the series) is by far the best one. While it is similar in tone and darkness, it is also a more better crafted mystery than book 12 was. In a long series like this, things can get formulaic and easy to solve, while I did figure out who the culprit was early the writing in this book had me second guessing myself until they are finally revealed.
My only issue with this book is similar to my problem with book 12, and may still be an audiobook versus written book issue, in that sometimes it's hard to tell which character you are with. I will say this critique is minor, and is a testament to how well done the writing from each character's perspective is. You can't tell who you are with because the author does such a good job of diving into each of their minds that it feels fluid as you transition from one character to another. You can figure out who you are with pretty quickly, because their motivations and thoughts are all different, but it can take a second occasionally.
This book is very well written, I deeply enjoy following DI Lottie Parker, and her family and relationships always give this series a little extra umph. I want to finish the whole series in order one day, these are re-readable for me because the characters are so nice to spend time with.
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes a more realistic mystery, with the caveat that there is a lot of psychological thriller elements to this book. I'd also recommend it to folks who like true crime and psychological thrillers.
These books are so good. I have gotten different ones throughout the series as audiobook ARCs (books 1, 12, and 14), and this book (14 in the series) is by far the best one. While it is similar in tone and darkness, it is also a more better crafted mystery than book 12 was. In a long series like this, things can get formulaic and easy to solve, while I did figure out who the culprit was early the writing in this book had me second guessing myself until they are finally revealed.
My only issue with this book is similar to my problem with book 12, and may still be an audiobook versus written book issue, in that sometimes it's hard to tell which character you are with. I will say this critique is minor, and is a testament to how well done the writing from each character's perspective is. You can't tell who you are with because the author does such a good job of diving into each of their minds that it feels fluid as you transition from one character to another. You can figure out who you are with pretty quickly, because their motivations and thoughts are all different, but it can take a second occasionally.
This book is very well written, I deeply enjoy following DI Lottie Parker, and her family and relationships always give this series a little extra umph. I want to finish the whole series in order one day, these are re-readable for me because the characters are so nice to spend time with.
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes a more realistic mystery, with the caveat that there is a lot of psychological thriller elements to this book. I'd also recommend it to folks who like true crime and psychological thrillers.
July 27, 2024
It's a fact that the street, when it's dark, is not a safe place especially for young women. They are often told to take a bus or a taxi, but are you really protected from danger there? After all you don't know who the other passengers are or what goes through their minds or are the drivers not some deranged predators? The best thing is to stick with a friend, but it would be a lot better still if the world could be a better place where you would not fear danger lurking around every corner.
When disaster happens, Lottie is called in and together with her team they won't rest before the have the culprit behind bars. Detectives and police officers are human and this means they not only have cases to solve, but they have a family life that needs their attention too. It's not easy for them to keep all the plates spinning and they are always racing against the clock.
I hope, now Lottie has been able to solve this complex case, she will find the time to put some order in her personal life as well.
There are quite a few skeletons tumbling out of the closet and it's not easy for Lottie and her team to piece everything together. They never give up though and I was shocked when the name of the mastermind was announced. I never would have picked that name.
It's terrifying to realise that one person can hold something over so many others, but in the end they will get caught. Unfortunately they leave a trail of pain and terror.
Another hefty read in this incredibly amazing series. 5 stars
Thank you
When disaster happens, Lottie is called in and together with her team they won't rest before the have the culprit behind bars. Detectives and police officers are human and this means they not only have cases to solve, but they have a family life that needs their attention too. It's not easy for them to keep all the plates spinning and they are always racing against the clock.
I hope, now Lottie has been able to solve this complex case, she will find the time to put some order in her personal life as well.
There are quite a few skeletons tumbling out of the closet and it's not easy for Lottie and her team to piece everything together. They never give up though and I was shocked when the name of the mastermind was announced. I never would have picked that name.
It's terrifying to realise that one person can hold something over so many others, but in the end they will get caught. Unfortunately they leave a trail of pain and terror.
Another hefty read in this incredibly amazing series. 5 stars
Thank you
September 24, 2024
would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me listen to and read this book, one of my favourite series
oh man listening to this series and realising that they irish accents certainly threw me after all it wasnt how i imagined them talking.... but once i got over the shock it was great to catch up with lottie and her crew...
when the first womans body is found lottie and her team start their investigations and the identification comes quickly, its whilst telling her mother about her daughters death that they find out she was on a date and its all hands on deck to identify him
but its not far into the investigation that another girl goes missing and another body turns up.... could there be a serial killer in town...
lottie and her team have their hands full trying to find the clues to the identity of the killer
wow just wow another thrilling book in this series that keeps you reading right to the end...
oh man listening to this series and realising that they irish accents certainly threw me after all it wasnt how i imagined them talking.... but once i got over the shock it was great to catch up with lottie and her crew...
when the first womans body is found lottie and her team start their investigations and the identification comes quickly, its whilst telling her mother about her daughters death that they find out she was on a date and its all hands on deck to identify him
but its not far into the investigation that another girl goes missing and another body turns up.... could there be a serial killer in town...
lottie and her team have their hands full trying to find the clues to the identity of the killer
wow just wow another thrilling book in this series that keeps you reading right to the end...
October 1, 2024
Having read a previous book from this series I was aware of most of the characters. There were a few new ones since my last book, but that did t affect my enjoyment of this one. So I feel it could work well as a stand-alone if needed
(I am certainly going to go back and read the books I’ve missed though)
Once again we meet Lottie Parker and her team as they investigate a murder and a disappearance.
Young mum Laura, has been found murdered. A body is discovered in the show home of the local housing development and another young woman has gone missing. Are these case linked and if so how?
We follow the team as they investigate we learn a little more back story about some of the main characters and follow along as Lottie solves the case .
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this title and am looking forward to going back and reading the ones I’ve missed along with future books in the series
(I am certainly going to go back and read the books I’ve missed though)
Once again we meet Lottie Parker and her team as they investigate a murder and a disappearance.
Young mum Laura, has been found murdered. A body is discovered in the show home of the local housing development and another young woman has gone missing. Are these case linked and if so how?
We follow the team as they investigate we learn a little more back story about some of the main characters and follow along as Lottie solves the case .
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this title and am looking forward to going back and reading the ones I’ve missed along with future books in the series
October 8, 2024
Thankfully I literally just finished book 13 so was able to move straight into book 14. Lottie is back with a murder case involving a young woman Laura. When Lottie and her team start to investigate things take a worrying turn when another young woman Shannon goes missing last seen getting into a taxi. The team have to work out if there is any connection between Laura and Shannon and desperately try to work that out before they get called to another murder scene.
As usual we see Lottie's personal life spill over into the storyline as she battles with Boyd over their domestic living arrangements. I enjoy the series and really like the characters but it's about time Lottie started treating Boyd better, she is awful to the man! This book was certainly better than the last one and I was engaged with the story right until the end. Another enjoyable book in this series and it seems like there is still scope for this to continue so I look forward to the next one!
As usual we see Lottie's personal life spill over into the storyline as she battles with Boyd over their domestic living arrangements. I enjoy the series and really like the characters but it's about time Lottie started treating Boyd better, she is awful to the man! This book was certainly better than the last one and I was engaged with the story right until the end. Another enjoyable book in this series and it seems like there is still scope for this to continue so I look forward to the next one!
September 29, 2024
This was just what I was needing. I was in such a bad slump after listening to my last book that I needed familiarity and this was it! I love this series so much, it gives you a mix of police work and investigation plus insights to peoples family/home life which gives respite to the horrors that are happening.
Despite there being a whole range of POVs, I still find it really easy to follow and really enjoy going back to each character and their own investigation whether that’s someone looking at cctv, someone else going door to door and more! I need to know how Patricia keeps track of what everyone is doing because I would not be able to remember what everyone was doing!
I’ve loved reading this whole series and it’s made me want to go back to the beginning to read it from that start!
Despite there being a whole range of POVs, I still find it really easy to follow and really enjoy going back to each character and their own investigation whether that’s someone looking at cctv, someone else going door to door and more! I need to know how Patricia keeps track of what everyone is doing because I would not be able to remember what everyone was doing!
I’ve loved reading this whole series and it’s made me want to go back to the beginning to read it from that start!
July 3, 2025
3.75
Apparently I forgot to add this to Goodread as I was listening to it. Ooops. But that fixed the mysterious "hole" I had in my listening progression, at least.
This book was another good instalment in the Lottie Parker series. By now, I feel like if you don't like the setup of Gibney's storytelling and Lottie as a character: Then what are you doing listening to or reading book 14? 😆
I felt like the murderer and the motive was a bit too messed up in this one, to be honest. Like something rattled out from a Midsomer Murder loony bin, but jazzed up for grimness, so to speak.
I would have preferred to not have been forced to take part of the murderer's thoughts and actions. Those chapters worked badly for me.
But of course I will check out book 15!
Apparently I forgot to add this to Goodread as I was listening to it. Ooops. But that fixed the mysterious "hole" I had in my listening progression, at least.
This book was another good instalment in the Lottie Parker series. By now, I feel like if you don't like the setup of Gibney's storytelling and Lottie as a character: Then what are you doing listening to or reading book 14? 😆
I felt like the murderer and the motive was a bit too messed up in this one, to be honest. Like something rattled out from a Midsomer Murder loony bin, but jazzed up for grimness, so to speak.
I would have preferred to not have been forced to take part of the murderer's thoughts and actions. Those chapters worked badly for me.
But of course I will check out book 15!
February 12, 2025
It’s a 3.5 really …. I’ve read all the books in the series and I know I’ll continue to read them when they publish but I always nearly find there is something missing . In this book I think I’ve discovered that it is I don’t really like the main character (Lottie) so even though she’s the detective that solves the crime every time , she irritates me especially the personal part of the story that runs through every book.
December 7, 2024
4.5* Review to come.
June 5, 2025
I love the Lottie Parker series and this book was another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read.
July 29, 2024
Her Last Walk Home is a fast paced read that has you turning the pages as quickly as you can.
Lottie, Boyd and the team are back on another challenging case when a young girl is found dead.
It doesn't stop there as more bodies are discovered and someone else's daughter is missing.
Lottie is doing her best to juggle home life, work and her relationship with Boyd.
The pressure is on for the team and the clock is racing for the missing girl.
Lottie feels in her heart that these cases are all connected but how.
They are missing something.
Who can they actually believe.
This series just keeps getting better and better and Her Last Walk Home is my favourite to date.
Until Book 15 that is.
Highly recommend this book and the entire series .
You wont want to put the books down.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for another amazing read in the Lottie Parker series.
Lottie, Boyd and the team are back on another challenging case when a young girl is found dead.
It doesn't stop there as more bodies are discovered and someone else's daughter is missing.
Lottie is doing her best to juggle home life, work and her relationship with Boyd.
The pressure is on for the team and the clock is racing for the missing girl.
Lottie feels in her heart that these cases are all connected but how.
They are missing something.
Who can they actually believe.
This series just keeps getting better and better and Her Last Walk Home is my favourite to date.
Until Book 15 that is.
Highly recommend this book and the entire series .
You wont want to put the books down.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for another amazing read in the Lottie Parker series.
September 20, 2024
Well, here we are at book 14 in this series that, along with the main character, I had a shaky start with but have grown to love. You do have to bear in mind that, along with the main cases being investigated, this series is a bit heavy with the MC's personal life and to get the very best from that, and indeed to understand it as it is all a bit convoluted, you really do need to start from the beginning and read in order.
So... we start with the body of a young woman, found near a complex containing eateries and a cinema. It doesn't take long to make an identification and it turns out that the victim was Laura, a young woman who was just on a night out, whose mother, when informed, was devastated, especially as she left behind a young child. But the investigation stalls there and Lottie and her team have their work cut out for them. And then another young woman disappears upping the stakes. And if that wasn't enough, Lottie and Boyd make their own gruesome discovery when viewing a new build house... But is this latest victim connected to the women, or do they have two killers at large?
Well... hold on to your hats with this one... it's all a bit convoluted and interconnected and peppered throughout with Lottie, Boyd, and their respective families' personal stuff. It is very busy. But, if you are familiar with Lottie, and have your wits about you, and read in decent chunks, you'll be OK!
I said at the start of my review that I had a shaky start with the series and MC, I looked up my review for book one and here's what I said...
"Not sure I really like her at the moment to be honest, but I have a suspicion that she will grow on me as she develops through the series."
And I really wasn't wrong, although she does still annoy me at times!
And the case in question in this book is a bit of a doozy! It had me running around, chasing my tail all the way through. I gave up trying to second guess about half way through, it befuddled me so much. It was almost a blessing when I returned to Lottie and Boyd's house squabbles for a bit of respite and time to regroup and rethink the case!
It did all get a bit on the messy side as we headed towards the final denouement and I did have to right slow down to get everything straight as it was slowly all revealed, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! And it did all come together eventually, albeit it rather convoluted!
All in all, a cracking addition to an already well established and well loved series, roll on next time. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
So... we start with the body of a young woman, found near a complex containing eateries and a cinema. It doesn't take long to make an identification and it turns out that the victim was Laura, a young woman who was just on a night out, whose mother, when informed, was devastated, especially as she left behind a young child. But the investigation stalls there and Lottie and her team have their work cut out for them. And then another young woman disappears upping the stakes. And if that wasn't enough, Lottie and Boyd make their own gruesome discovery when viewing a new build house... But is this latest victim connected to the women, or do they have two killers at large?
Well... hold on to your hats with this one... it's all a bit convoluted and interconnected and peppered throughout with Lottie, Boyd, and their respective families' personal stuff. It is very busy. But, if you are familiar with Lottie, and have your wits about you, and read in decent chunks, you'll be OK!
I said at the start of my review that I had a shaky start with the series and MC, I looked up my review for book one and here's what I said...
"Not sure I really like her at the moment to be honest, but I have a suspicion that she will grow on me as she develops through the series."
And I really wasn't wrong, although she does still annoy me at times!
And the case in question in this book is a bit of a doozy! It had me running around, chasing my tail all the way through. I gave up trying to second guess about half way through, it befuddled me so much. It was almost a blessing when I returned to Lottie and Boyd's house squabbles for a bit of respite and time to regroup and rethink the case!
It did all get a bit on the messy side as we headed towards the final denouement and I did have to right slow down to get everything straight as it was slowly all revealed, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! And it did all come together eventually, albeit it rather convoluted!
All in all, a cracking addition to an already well established and well loved series, roll on next time. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
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