Found

By: Erin Kinsley

Narrated by: Lucy Paterson

A missing child returns. But who took him?

BBC Radio 2 Book Club choice 2019.

Sunday Times Crime Club pick.

When 11 year old, Evan, vanishes without trace, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare.

Especially as the police, under massive pressure, have no answers. But months later, Evan is unexpectedly found, frightened, and refusing to speak. His loving family realise life will never be the same again.

DI Naylor knows that unless those who took Evan are caught, other children are in danger. And with Evan silent, she must race against time to find those responsible....

A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller, with the emotional power of series like Broadchurch and The Missing, this is the perfect read for fans of Cara Hunter, Heidi Perks, Claire Douglas, Fiona Barton, Susan Lewis and Nuala Ellwood

©2019 Erin Kinsley (P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Critic reviews

"This is brilliant, utterly compelling, heart-wrenching writing. I was gripped and loved it." (Peter James, Sunday Times best seller)

"An unputdownable thriller. The characters and events will stay with you for a very long time." (Elly Griffiths, Sunday Times best seller)

"One of those rare finds - a page turner that is equally remarkable for the beauty of the writing. It will suck you in and take you on a journey." (Jo Spain, international best seller)

Edge of Seat

This book did not keep me on the edge of my seat as promotions claimed. Most of the story was "slice of life" kind of stuff. But one does get caught up in characters an wants them happy.

Beautifully written and very well narrated

This story is gripping. It is heartbreaking and emotional. But at the same time it’s uplifting and very satisfying. The characters are very real, and you feel their joy as well as their pain.

dark story but good ending

do not like this stopid 15 word minimum review. my title entry says it all

loved it

I loved the characters in this story. Finished the book in one setting, as I had to know what happened to them. This is one of my favourite books I've listened to.

More of a police procedural than mystery to solve.

The main plot was excellent, but the sub-plot with the police/detectives was boring. I felt like the police characters were created for a TV show or a book series, to be followed on-going over various future cases instead of furthering the plot in this otherwise engaging novel. A lot of the detective action and conversations were filler.

There was not enough complexity in the mystery for me, no twists, just law enforcement following a trail. There were no “clues” for the listener to solve the crime, just the developments made by the detectives.

As a grandparent of 6 boys under 11-years-old and a 25-year teacher, I was worried I could not stomach the trauma of Evan’s situation. However, I gave this book 4 stars because of how sensitively the abduction was handled and how well developed Evan and his grandfather were. It was a beautiful story of generational family love, patience, healing, and recovery.

Claire and Matt had so much potential, but just not layered enough, very flat. The law enforcement characters were poorly developed. A lot of what they were doing, their conversations and many actions did not further the plot. I did not find them likeable and the main detective, Naylor had no moral compass (unregretful having an affair with a married man, one night stands, etc.)

The narration was outstanding by Lucy Paterson. Authentic accent and seamless when alternating between men and women in conversations.

The ending was hopeful and tied up loose ends for the main plot.

Good story, brilliant narrator

Engaging story, good pace, but the star was the narrator who is truly flawless. There are so many good books r honed by the narrator, the only issue with audible.

Loved!!

I could stop listening!! It was riveting to the end!! At times brought tears; truly feelings the family’s pain and Evan’s fear. Great writing!

Intriguing Crime Thriller

Evan is abducted after school with no witnesses, an event that is every parent's nightmare! The author chooses not to be graphically explicit about the horrors that Evan must have experienced. Instead, the emphasis is on relationships within the family and how they cope and survive the tragedy.