This was one of the first books I tried off of Amazon Prime Reading. And it definitely made me glad that this option exists for Amazon Prime users, and those without Kindle Unlimited subscriptions. An interesting enough premise led to me borrowing this one, and I have to say that the book far exceeded expectations.
Read on to know why.
Genre:
Thriller, Suspense
Length:
331 pages
Blurb:
A young girl’s body is found on an isolated beach – she was drowned. A second girl – Toni – is found wandering alone, drugged, and with foggy memories of a nightmare. A third girl is missing, her name – Emily – the only thing that Toni remembers; her name and that she had been taken away from the party from where Toni had barely escaped with her life. Another girl has been missing nearly a decade, and her mother is forcing the police to reopen her case with the help of the press. DI Rowan Jackman and DS Marie Evans need to make sense of all these events and find the culprits. But the missing girls are only the beginning. And the Fenland police may just not be prepared to handle the horrors that begin unraveling as they fight against time to find the missing girls, and save others from meeting the same fate.
Overall Rating:
9 out of 10
Plot:
9 out of 10
Characterization:
9 out of 10
Primary Element:
9 out of 10 for its suspense and thrill
Writing Style:
9 out of 10
Part of a Series:
Yes. This is Book 2 in the DI Jackman and DS Evans series, but can be read as a standalone too. I haven’t read Book 1, but had no trouble following Their Lost Daughters.
Highlighted Takeaway:
The authentic feel of the Fenlands, which comes across in the descriptions of places as well as the conversation.
What I Liked:
A really well-layered, twisted story, where all arcs come together extremely well at the end. It is quite predictable, and does not shy away from showcasing real-world horrors that we wish didn’t exist, but need to accept.
What I Didn’t Like:
I can’t really pinpoint any one thing, because I thoroughly enjoyed the entire book.
Who Should Read It:
Anyone who likes crime thrillers with a spooky old town feel, and who enjoy suspense.
Who Should Avoid:
Anyone who can’t digest graphic scenes – there was no gore as such in this book, but there were some scenes that hit really hard and may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Read It For:
The very enjoyable mix of spooky but charming setting, real-world horrors, reality checks, and an intriguing storyline.
After Their Lost Daughters, I will definitely be adding more of Joy Ellis to my to-be-read pile. The first book in the series – The Murderer’s Son – seems interesting and I’m going to try to make it my next read by Ellis.
If you’re looking for a really good suspense/thriller with a whole bunch of twists, pick up Their Lost Daughters. I can say with some confidence that you won’t be disappointed.
Thanks for stopping by and reading my review!
– Rishika
The Book Review Station 