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Gone Astray: DC Maggie Neville 01 Kindle Edition

by Michelle Davies (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 724 ratings

When a Lesley Kinnock buys a lottery ticket on a whim, it changes her life more than she could have imagined . . .

Lesley and her husband Mack are the sudden winners of a £15 million EuroMillions jackpot. They move with their 15-year-old daughter Rosie to an exclusive gated estate in Buckinghamshire, leaving behind their ordinary lives - and friends - as they are catapulted into wealth beyond their wildest dreams.

But it soon turns into their darkest nightmare when, one beautiful spring afternoon, Lesley returns to their house to find it empty: their daughter Rosie is gone.

DC Maggie Neville is assigned to be Family Liaison Officer to Lesley and Mack, supporting them while quietly trying to investigate the family. And she has a crisis threatening her own life - a secret from the past that could shatter everything she's worked so hard to build.

As Lesley and Maggie desperately try to find Rosie, their fates hurtle together on a collision course that threatens to end in tragedy . . .

Money can't buy you happiness.
The truth could hurt more than a lie.
One moment really can change your life forever.

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    DC Maggie Neville
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    459 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Pan
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  6. Publication date
    24 Mar. 2016
  7. Reading age
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A clever but all too believable crime thriller that's right on the money when it comes to creepy, twisted plots -- Claire Frost ― Fabulous

I loved it. It's a brilliant, compelling read, with characters who came alive and were completely believable, as was the heart-wrenching portrayal of the anguish suffered by the parents of a missing child -- Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You

A tense, clever look at how quickly paradise can turn into hell. I read it in one sitting -- Erin Kelly, author of The Poison Tree

I couldn't put it down. Every single character in Gone Astray has a strong and unique emotional story to tell, and Michelle Davies manages to extract every ounce of threat from the powerful emotions of envy and greed. The relationship between DC Maggie Neville and DCI Umpire is compelling, and it's great to see an FLO take centre stage. Gone Astray is highly recommended, and I can't wait to read the next one -- Rachel Abbott

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I loved it. It's a brilliant, compelling read, with characters who came alive and were completely believable, as was the heart-wrenching portrayal of the anguish suffered by the parents of a missing child -- Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You

I couldn't put it down. Every single character in Gone Astray has a strong and unique emotional story to tell, and Michelle Davies manages to extract every ounce of threat from the powerful emotions of envy and greed. The relationship between DC Maggie Neville and DCI Umpire is compelling, and it's great to see an FLO take centre stage. Gone Astray is highly recommended, and I can't wait to read the next one -- Rachel Abbott

A clever but all too believable crime thriller that's right on the money when it comes to creepy, twisted plots -- Claire Frost ― Fabulous

A tense, clever look at how quickly paradise can turn into hell. I read it in one sitting -- Erin Kelly, author of The Poison Tree

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B014V4DXEA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pan
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 24 Mar. 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ On Demand
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 772 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 459 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1447284192
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ DC Maggie Neville
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 724 ratings

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Michelle Davies

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Michelle Davies was born in Middlesex in 1972, raised in Buckinghamshire and now lives in north London with her partner and daughter.

Her debut crime novel, Gone Astray, was published to critical acclaim in March 2016 and features Family Liaison Officer DC Maggie Neville as its central police character. Three more books followed in the series: Wrong Place, False Witness and Dead Guilty, before Michelle signed a two-book deal with Orion in 2019 to publish standalone psychological thrillers. The first, Shadow Of A Doubt, has received widespread critical acclaim following its publication in ebook in November 2020 and in paperback in February 2011. Her next psychological thriller, The Death Of Me, is due out in autumn 2021.

Michelle was previously a freelance journalist for women's magazines including Marie Claire, YOU and Stylist. Her last staff job before going freelance was as Editor-at-Large at Grazia and she was also Features Editor at Heat. She began her writing career straight from school at 18, working as a trainee reporter on the Bucks Free Press in High Wycombe. Now she mentors upcoming crime writers and is a reader/editor for Curtis Brown Creative.

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Customers find the book's storyline gripping from the first page and full of surprises, making it a great page-turner. Moreover, the writing style is well-executed, and customers appreciate its fast-paced nature. However, the character development receives mixed feedback, with some customers finding them well-developed while others note they are flawed.

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32 customers mention ‘Storyline’29 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this debut novel, finding it well thought out and gripping from the first page, with many surprises throughout.

"...There is one main plot but there are several sub plots which are not complicated and which feed back into the main story...." Read more

"...It is a fast paced story with a well executed plot and I really liked the way all the strands of the story came together...." Read more

"...Her characters are flawed but not too flawed, they're believable, on the whole likeable and the story is gripping from the first page...." Read more

"I found it compelling but not gripping. The build up to each character was okay...." Read more

26 customers mention ‘Readability’26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a great page turner and fantastic novel, with one customer mentioning they finished it in just a few sittings.

"...Wowzers this is one heck of a debut novel...." Read more

"...characters are flawed but not too flawed, they're believable, on the whole likeable and the story is gripping from the first page...." Read more

"...On the whole quite enjoyable." Read more

"...Recommended for a quick escape or holiday read. Enjoyable and entertaining, likeable characters and easy reading." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Writing style’9 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and an easy read, with one customer noting the author's clever use of different accents.

"...I loved this book and I can’t wait to read more from this fantastic author, who deserves to go far...." Read more

"...Enjoyable and entertaining, likeable characters and easy reading." Read more

"...This story is a well written police procedural which is written focussing on DC Maggie Neville who is a Family Liaison Officer...." Read more

"...think the difficult relationship between mother and daughter is really well written. Can't wait for the sequel!!" Read more

8 customers mention ‘Pacing’8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced, with one customer mentioning they couldn't turn the pages quickly enough.

"...It is a fast paced story with a well executed plot and I really liked the way all the strands of the story came together...." Read more

"Cracking read, expertly paced, with some nicely crafted twists that culminate in a suspenseful, page-turning climax...." Read more

"...For a debut novel it was absolutely scintillating .. Couldn't turn the pages quick enough...." Read more

"Fantastic, fast-paced, gripping book. Anyone who likes a good thriller, will not be able to put it down. Kept me hooked right to the end...." Read more

17 customers mention ‘Character development’11 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some finding them well developed while others note they are flawed.

"I found it compelling but not gripping. The build up to each character was okay...." Read more

"...Enjoyable and entertaining, likeable characters and easy reading." Read more

"...She comes across as a brilliant, but flawed heroine and I am really looking forward to more from her." Read more

"...She is depicted in a very realistic way when she is juggling her commitment to the job as an FLO, her family troubles and inner conflict when she..." Read more

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  • Ginger Book Geek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping debut novel.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2016
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    Lesley Kinnock buys a lottery ticket on the spur of the moment and she wins the jackpot. Little does Lesley realise just how much of an impact this win will have on her loved ones. Lesley, her husband Mack and their daughter Rosie, move to a mansion on the other side of town away from their friends and family. One day Lesley returns from shopping to find that Rose has disappeared and she contacts police. DC Maggie Neville is one of the two Family Liaison Officers appointed to support the family. However, Maggie has problems of her own. Lesley & DC Neville must work together to prevent a tragedy and find Rosie before it is too late.

    Wowzers this is one heck of a debut novel. There is one main plot but there are several sub plots which are not complicated and which feed back into the main story.

    Maggie, the lead character, is a Family Liaison Officer and she is tasked with supporting the Kinnock family. She sees this case as an opportunity to make amends for the mistake she made in a previous case and to redeem herself. She has problems in her personal life, both family and romantically. These problems threaten to affect her work. Lesley is like a fish out of water. She has won a large sum of money but she doesn’t really know what to do with it. She and her family move to a bigger house in the posh part of town but Lesley wants to be amongst familiar surroundings and feel comfortable, Mack is a businessman, who loves having this wealth and he makes sure that everybody knows about it. Mack flaunts his wealth. Mack is hiding something but it isn’t what you might think at first. Mack is also hot headed, which does not help the investigation at all.

    Reading this book felt a bit as though I was on a rollercoaster ride in that there were lots of twists, turns and stomach churning moments. As the book goes on secrets and lies come tumbling out of the closet so to speak. Clues and subtle hints are given throughout the book and in a sense the reader is being drip fed highly relevant information even if the reader doesn’t realise at the time.

    Michelle is very talented in that she can create and increase the sense of drama. At times, whilst reading this book my heart rate increased rapidly and I had to hold my breath on more than one occasion as I feared what was going to happen next. I totally immersed myself in this book and I really did feel as though I was ‘living’ this case as a silent witness.

    I loved this book and I can’t wait to read more from this fantastic author, who deserves to go far. I wouldn’t be surprised if this series is snapped up by a television company and adapted for television. In fact I am already thinking who could play the various roles. I would definitely recommend this book to others.
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  • KarenRC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great start!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2018
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    The Kinnock family have recently moved from their modest estate to a mansion in an upmarket gated community after a win on the Euromillions saw them bag 15 million pounds! They are fast finding out however, especially Lesley, that money doesn’t buy happiness and she finds herself missing her old, comfortable house and friends. Her husband Mack is loving being able to show off his newfound wealth and to go off golfing whenever he wants, but is finding the constant demands and begging letters tiresome. But when Lesley returns home from shopping one afternoon to find their teenage daughter Rosie missing, they are plunged into a nightmare that brings all their fears, and a few secrets, to light.

    DC Maggie Neville is assigned as one of the FLO’s to the Kinnocks, her first foray back in the role after being suspended on her last case due to a clash with her boss. Even more surprising than getting back on the job so quickly, is the fact that it was her old boss that had personally requested her. Trying to put that aside and focus on the job at hand, Maggie gets back to what she does best and sets about helping the family cope with the situation, while also trying to gather as much information from them as possible that will help the case. With an interesting family dynamic and secrets of her own to deal with, can Maggie juggle both her family and work demands without burning herself out?

    This is an excellent debut novel and first book in a series. It is a fast paced story with a well executed plot and I really liked the way all the strands of the story came together. All the characters are realistic and well-developed, but especially Maggie. She comes across as a brilliant, but flawed heroine and I am really looking forward to more from her.
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  • Juliette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced, gripping and believable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2017
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    I'd sworn off 'whodunnits' after reading Girl On A Train and Gone Girl, both of which I found to be implausible, frustrating and boring with unbearable characters I wish had been the victims rather than the narrators. When Michelle Davies' book was recommended to me by a friend I somewhat reluctantly gave it a go, and I'm so glad I did. Her characters are flawed but not too flawed, they're believable, on the whole likeable and the story is gripping from the first page. I read it in two sittings, the first on a plane where I was so engrossed I hadn't even realised we were landing. I never once thought, 'Oh, as if!' at any point in the story and the execution of a great, original idea was not disappointing. I've just downloaded her second book and am hoping for more of the same. Highly recommended!
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  • Gromna99
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Little Disappointing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2016
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    I found it compelling but not gripping. The build up to each character was okay. Some of the background detail, however, I found to be overdone and somewhat tedious in places. On the whole quite enjoyable.
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  • Andrea
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2016
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    Gripping read with some interesting twists and turns! Recommended for a quick escape or holiday read. Enjoyable and entertaining, likeable characters and easy reading.
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  • Mrs J H Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Main Character
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 October 2022
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    I have really enjoyed reading this crime novel and especially like the main character, DC Maggie Neville. She is depicted in a very realistic way when she is juggling her commitment to the job as an FLO, her family troubles and inner conflict when she wants to follow her instincts whilst not disobeying orders. The story itself had a lot of surprises with expectations turned on their head. Highly recommended and I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
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  • Tam
    2.0 out of 5 stars DNF
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 August 2017
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    Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for this but found myself skim reading halfway through. Gave it two stars as I may give it another shot...if I'm desperate....
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