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Jenny is six years old when she is snatched in broad daylight as she goes to visit her friend a few doors away from her own home. Twelve years later she returns...

What I loved about this book was the way it jumps straight into the story line basically giving you an outline of what has happened in the aftermath of Jenny's disappearance. It's pacey, to the point and is a great start to this thrilling read. Chapter one continues in the same way signalling Jenny's arrival back home after having been missing for twelve years, once again taking you straight to the action and immersing you into the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The book focuses on the characters rather than on the police investigation into her kidnapping which made for a great read.

All the characters had an air of mystery about them and lies were rooted deeply into the story line. I didn't know who to trust or what was going to happen next. I have to say I didn't become emotionally involved with any of the characters which is rare in a novel of this nature. Don't get me wrong I had a lot of sympathy for Jenny and her family, especially after all they had been through and the horrifying recounts of the emotional, physical and sexual abuse that took place. But because I wasn't drawn to the protagonist in an emotional way it really helped me understand her actions and thoughts better making the book, in my opinion, all the more complex and stronger, which I adored.

Without giving any spoilers let me just say this is not your typical thriller. Like other thrillers there is an air of unpredictability, many twists and turns but there is also a uniqueness about it which sets it apart from other novels in the same genre. It has some shocking revelations and leaves you breathless at times when you realise you have no idea where this book is going. It is dark, twisted and harrowing and I loved every moment of it.