When They See Me: The gripping second novel in the Shaw and Darmody series

A two-year-old child is the only witness to an au pair's kidnapping in the middle of suburbia. Detective and expert witness interviewer Laura Shaw is needed, but she wonders if she can continue to do police work. When the discovery of a second body blows all their theories out of the water, Laura and Niamh must accept that the killer is poised to strike again. They are characters that I want to read about again and again.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

A gripping and intense novel that kept me frantically turning pages until the nail-biting end!

Andrea Mara's "Terrific" is a thrilling and tightly plotted masterpiece that will have you hooked from the first page to the last. The story follows Detective and expert witness interviewer Laura Shaw as she navigates the aftermath of a case that nearly broke her. When an au pair disappears in the heart of suburbia, all eyes are on the only witness to her abduction, a two-year-old child.

Detective and expert witness interviewer Laura Shaw knows she is needed, but in the aftermath of a case that nearly broke her, she questions if she can continue to do police work. Her partner, Detective Niamh Darmody, is on the case, but without Laura to rely on, she is struggling too.

When the discovery of a second body blows all their theories out of the water, Laura and Niamh must accept that the killer is poised to strike again. All they know is that he is tantalizingly close, hidden in plain sight.

But they won't see him - not until he wants them to.

"Enthralling" is the perfect word to describe this modern Irish crime epic. It will have you rooting for Laura and Niamh right to the very end. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is intricate and compelling. The setting in a suburban milieu is worthy of Andrea Mara and will transport you to a world of mystery and suspense.

For anyone missing Tana French's Dublin Murder series, this novel is a must-read. It is a highly empathetic writer who has crafted a well-crafted, character-driven thriller set in a suburban milieu worthy of Andrea Mara. The pacing is perfect, and the plot keeps you guessing until the very end.

The female leads, Laura and Niamh, are feisty and believable, and their relationship is a highlight of the novel. They are strong and independent, and their determination to solve the case is unwavering. I loved their dynamic and their ability to work together despite their differences.

Overall, "Terrific" is a fantastic police procedural that will have you eagerly turning pages until the nail-biting end. It is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and psychological thrillers. Andrea Mara is a master of her craft, and this novel is a testament to her talent.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 230 x 152 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781844885145