Personally, I feel there is a moment where a story just becomes too twisty. I give Fiona Cummins bonus points for keeping it all straight in her head because that can’t have been an easy task. There is no doubt ‘Into The Dark‘ has a very clever plot and there are twists a-plenty but sometimes, enough is just enough. For me, things became a bit too over the top and slightly ridiculous. There was never a point where I felt like throwing in the towel, though. Not even because of the awfully unlikeable characters. No matter how far-fetched the answers might have been, I did want to see if the theory I came up with quite early on would pan out. In case you wondered, yes. But also way not. Beginning with DS Anguish - I was suspicious from the get go - familiar - I’ll let you figure that out - breadcrumbs are there for readers of The Collector however if you have not read Fiona Cummins Bone Collector series that is not going to diminish your experience with this book. Dive in head first and don’t come up for air.

We've got two intertwined families - one of which has gone missing - who have all kinds of secrets. But I think trying to force in too many secrets meant a lot of the storylines fell short of entertaining because they weren't padded out. I felt very little for either of these families, and don't even get me started on the law enforcement. Weber novels usually feature complex narratives of pitched naval battles, either at sea or in space, but both Excalibur and Dark feature other themes of war. There are a number of scenes in which two German Shepherd dogs called Merlin and Nimue appear, in reference to the Safehold series. Police are called. This is the first case for new member of Midtown-on-sea’s Major Crimes Unit, DC Saul Anguish. There is a dark side to Anguish which we learn more about as the book progresses. A message on Riva’s dressing table mirror, written in blood, gets everyone’s attention - “MAKE THEM STOP!” The team has a forensic linguist on call, blue haired Dr Clover March. Saul is unaccountably drawn to ‘Blue’ as he refers to her and there is certainly a strange, edgy chemistry between them. Blue has some interesting insights into the case as there will be more handwriting to be analysed. The Holden family, Gray, Piper and their two teenagers have vanished from their luxurious Art Deco coastal home. Their mobile phones are still charging, school bags are by the door ready to go, kettle is still warm and cars are still in the garage. A bloodied mirror with the worlds ‘Make Them Stop’ is in the daughter’s bedroom. I cannot fault it. It was peppered with surprises, the twists and turns were exactly twisty enough to keep you guessing and then still get you right at the end, you may need to suspend your belief a bit throughout but it is fiction after all so I am completely fine with this, the ladies were sass and sinister central I loved it! Overall it did everything I needed and I hope you will like it too!I loved Fiona Cummins’ Bone Collector duology. The second book was particularly chilling and, having just re-read my review of it I am guessing that the Saul in that book turns out to be the Saul in this one. If so, he really is a very dark character and I am mightily impressed! I’m thinking this could potentially have a sequel featuring Saul and Blue. I really hope so. I loved this book and can’t wait for more from Cummins! Many thanks to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for the much appreciated arc which I reviewed voluntarily and honestly. The story is about a family that disappears and there is evidence of foul play at their house. Have they been kidnapped or murdered. The book begins with a highly emotional scene where Michael Rowland, a deaf child, is rescuing his 5-year-old brother, Joshua from being abused by his step-father – running away as fast as he could, wile also witnessing a murder – which puts Michael’s life on the line. Michael’s coach, Diesel Kennedy, brings the injured Michael to Dr. Dani Novak, who will treat Michael. She is also deaf in one ear, and is able communicate with Michael using sign language. Michael’s life is in danger

Gripping, moving, emotive and passionate, 'Into The Dark' is a great read to treat yourself to as an early Christmas present,to put on your Christmas list (if you've been good!) or to give to a thriller loving friend. If you can bear to part with it!The Neighbour (my first read by Fiona Cummins) was one of my top reads two years ago, so it thrills me to pieces that Into the Dark lived up to that one. I will definitely be bumping When I Was Ten and The Collector series up my tbr.

When it comes to romantic suspense this author is definitely in my top five so I always know that I'm going to get a well written story with a twisting plot that keeps me holding my breath. This particular book not only has a vigilante killer who is almost like the Angel of death but also the romance that regular readers have been waiting for because it's Dani and Diesel ! This section contains a list of miscellaneous information. Please relocate any relevant information into other sections or articles. ( February 2023) Loving the sense of mystery and the secretive nuance of its storytelling. On a flawed friendship (what a serious game of trust!), toxic relationships, greed, revenge and a prolonged bitterness from an abuse and assaultment. Descriptive murder scenes that might be both chilling and brutal, predictable ending yet still I admire how devious and clever the plan goes till the end. That unforeseen epilogue was so cunning! 3.8 stars to this!

My heart is still pounding, my mind reeling. I want to jump up and run around fist pumping, yelling 'hell, yes!' On the kitchen bench are three mobile phones, plugged into their chargers, next to a set of keys, and a wallet. There was a lot going on in this book and it all came together really well. Dani and Diesel had so much to work out, we had a mystery trying to be unraveled, the killer's thoughts thrown in giving clues that will keep you guessing. And it all worked so well together and added to the intrigue that had me loving this book. Into the Dark is the fifth of the Cincinnati series and #23 of the author's overall romantic suspense series. While this offers a standalone suspense plot, the book doesn't standalone well with the ongoing character and romance plot as its other main focus.

In Romania, U.S. Marine Stephen Buchevsky, whose family died in the initial strikes, joins a band of fighters led by one Mircea Basarab, who are more than meets the eye. In space, Fleet Commander Thikair ruefully concludes that human nature compels survivors of Shongairi atrocities to avenge their loved ones at all costs. Unlike other known species, humans have no natural "submission" instinct to superior powers; altruism and sacrifice of self to safeguard the innocent are, to the aliens, marks of "insanity." Diesel has loved Dani from the moment he set eyes on her 18 months ago, in her free clinic helping disadvantaged and under privileged people who need her help. But she has always pushed him away and told him that they can't be together. WHEN I WAS TEN is one of my all-time favourite thrillers, so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Cummins’ latest book, INTO THE DARK. Cummins is a master at portraying deeply flawed, toxic and amoral characters, so I wasn’t surprised that each and every member of this cast had something to hide. With twists and turns in just about every chapter, I was never quite sure where the story was headed, and each revelation scattered all my carefully thought-out theories into the wind. I do love an unreliable character, and Cummins takes the theme to the next level! Julianne Hillier and Piper Holden have been friends since their daughters were young. Both have, what appears to be a perfect family, a successful husband, one son and one daughter each. Both attractive and financially comfortable, the two women go for a run each morning. On the morning this novel opens, Julianne jogs up to the Holdens beautiful house, Seawings, but Piper does not, as usual, open the door. The cleaner appears and opens the door, but the sight that is revealed is mystifying. There are open schoolbags by the door, phones charging on the counter, doors on the drive and in the garage, even the smell of breakfast being prepared, but no sign of Gray or Piper Holden, or their children Riva and Artie, apart from a message on a mirror and a misting of what appears to be blood on the chandelier….Thirdly, and most importantly,this book is a stone cold classic of the genre. It has it all. Flawed characters, intense story telling, compelling plots told through interspersed narratives so that the reader gets a rounded tale, suspense, cliffhanger chapters, sex scenes -and oh my god I had forgotten how good this lady writes a sex scene, I mean DAMN!!!!!! This book had all the promises but failed in the end. I have no idea what type of ending that was or it you can even call it an ending. Felt unfinished, a lot of unanswered questions very very questionable police practice which I was not a fan of. Wow, this is yet another excellent psychological thriller from this talented author, this one is deviously and deliciously dark from beginning to end and you savour every unpredictable twist and turn. You think you’ve figured the ever deepening mystery out, you haven’t! This is a