The Night of the Party: Detective Dan Riley, Book 5

Wow! I loved this gripping, absolutely brilliantly plotted book and literally could not put it down until I'd finished.Part psychological thriller, part police procedural, a combination I felt worked really well, the story begins with a young girl, Libby, disappearing during a dinner party. Libby's parents, Evie and Tom, are obviously completely distraught. How could their beautiful, well behaved, intelligent daughter suddenly go missing?What sounds like a simple plot, begins to build and build, secrets and lies are all of a sudden exposed and Evie and Tom are forced to face the devastating truth that Libby may not be the sweet, obedient, perfect daughter she appeared to be.I felt the characters were cleverly written and whilst they weren't all likeable, they all had real depth and believability. I especially felt for Evie and her desperate longing to discover the truth about what happened to Libby. I also really warmed to the police characters, especially Dan and Lucy, and look forward to continue following their stories in the author's future novels.The twists and turns in this book kept coming and just as you think you have it figured out, the author throws in another curveball! I did guess the final twist here, but it took nothing away from the story for me.All I can say is, you have to read this book! Most definitely highly recommended. I can't wait for Anna-Lou's next book.Thanks to author, Anna-Lou Weatherley, publishers Bookouture and Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Pretty much devoured this book in one sitting. The story was full of interesting, intriguing and at times twisted characters who jumped off the page. The story was intense and moved along at lightning speed leaving me breathless as I followed the twisty, turny path the author had laid. I thought I had it all sussed a couple of times only to find I was wrong so I stopped trying to guess and then just enjoyed the ride. This is the first book I've read by this author but it won't be the last. Have downloaded all other books in the series. Highly recommended.

Having read all of the Detective Dan Riley Series “The Night Of The Party” is definitely the best one yet. I enjoyed the twist and turns and It gripped me from the first chapter. It’s one of those books that make you go “just one more chapter” . I really enjoyed this book and found myself recommending it to friends in my Facebook book club group,gym friends ,works friends and my mam,who ended up buying it thay same day,also my friend did. This book will make a cracking TV show for Netflix or a ITV drama. I do hope it’s turned into one. The best book I’ve read in a long while.

This is the fourth Detective Dan Riley book I've read from Anna. I inhaled it all in one day, I couldn't put it down, I was that gripped! All I can saw is WOW! The twists just had me gasping. I really hope someone from Netflix reads Anna's Dan Riley books and commissions them for Netflix series. It would be a worthy binge watch for sure. Anna you've done it again another 5* read.

I've been so bored with detective novels. Never get half way through before I'm thinking of the next day's shopping!Same stories different formats. Always going back to see how the characters fitted in the stories. What had I missed?This however was completely different! Twists and turns but never complicated. Every story woven into the other perfectly!Loved it!Never written a book review before. Long may this continue!

This book had me gripped from start to finish with it's many twists and turns. Several of the characters were quite unpleasant and had shocking secrets making them the sort of people we love to hate. I did guess who the perpetrator was quite early on but this did not spoil my enjoyment of the story. Anna-Lou Weatherley is now one of my favourite authors and I can't wait to read more of her books.

One of her best books to date I think. I read it in one sitting, it has everything a good book needs, a great plot, believable characters & twists & turns along the way. I really cared about the lives of these characters.

Oh my goodness this story is amazing and what a superb author Anna-Lou Weatherley is. This is not my usual reading material but I will be reading more of her books. It is a murder mystery that unfolds a little bit at a time , all held together by DI Dan Riley. This story will hook you from the very beginning