Diana - The Woman Inside [DVD] [2017]

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Anna-Lou Weatherly brings you a storyline that captivated my attention as no author has done in The Woman Inside. This story was deep on so many levels but nothing would prepare me for the twist at the end. The title, THE WOMAN INSIDE is a little ambiguous in which that it can have a double meaning. I won't say much more as to do so would reveal a major spoiler. But rest assured, this is an addictive tale that will that will have you promising yourself "just one more chapter"... Even though all five thrillers are standalone reads, I strongly recommend starting with Book #1 and reading them in sequence.

This is the 4th instalment in the Detective Dan Riley series. I am happy to say it is still going strong for me and I really like him as a character. He does not always follow the rules but it is always in the best interests of the case and he is not a people pleaser. What gets him by is his instincts and famous gut feelings One way that I rate my mysteries is to see if I can solve the case before the big reveal. In this case I was partially right though Weatherly did throw in a few curveballs. First, I want to thank Anna-Lou Weatherly, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.This is an addictive read, and I loved the further development of Detective Riley's character, particularly that pertaining to his personal life. I am eagerly anticipating the continuation of this enjoyable and highly engaging series. I would like to thank #AnnaLouWeatherley, #Netgalley, #Bookouture for an ARC of #TheWomanInside in exchange for an honest review. Detective Dan Riley has no clues to the identity of the killer. Daisey regaining her memory is the best chance he has to stop whoever it is before he strikes again. He hopes hypnotherapy will help Daisey, as well as the case. But it may be too late. Another girl is dead. Daisey is missing. It’s a tense, breathless last couple of chapters that bring the story to a close. When the police are called Detective Dan Reilly, is called, and finds out Daisey is still alive. But when she wakes up in hospital, she cannot remember anything of that fatal time. When other bodies turn up with the same M.O. Dan has got his work cut out to find the killer before they strike again. I really love Dan. He is a good hardworking decent copper, even if doesn't always go by the book, relying on his intuition which has never failed him yet. His boss, Superintendent Gwen Archer, isn't one for cutting corners so is not at all impressed by his incessant need to act on this "infamous intuition" of his when what they need are cold hard facts. Although I don't know his team all that well they each have their parts to play and they do it well, without question or angst.

The Woman Inside by Anna-Lou Weatherley is the fourth book in a series focused on Detective Dan Riley. Having previously enjoyed this series, I was anxious to jump aboard Riley's latest case, and what a ride it is. This is a series that, once started, will have you breathlessly awaiting the next installment. Daisey Garrett opens up her door one night to an intruder who bashes her over the head with a hammer, slahes her throat, and leaves her for dead. Overall, an enjoyable read with tension and suspense and good twists. I’m looking forward to the next one!Well, if you are half asleep when starting this book you’ll rapidly be jolted awake and become immersed in the plot! The premise is good, I really like the psychological aspects of the storyline both in Daisey and in the perpetrator. There are parts of the book that are chilling and you sense the fear and apprehension especially in the sections from the 1980’s. Although there are some clues in the direction the plot is taking that doesn’t detract from the enjoyment as it gets intriguingly weird. However, I do think apprehending the murderer is a a bit too drawn out and so loses some impact. I really like the characters especially Dan Riley. He’s a well developed character and has a very likeable personality, I especially like his wry self deprecating approach and his following his gut instincts. I’m always partial to a fictional lead detective who goes out on a limb! I like the end and it gives hope for a more settled and happier life for him. DCI Archer is an interesting character but I would like more development of DS Lucy Davis as she didn’t come across very strongly in this. Told from the alternating timelines of 1987 and the present, we are shown a chilling and unsettling portrait of escalating evil, and it is up to Dan to solve a diabolical puzzle before there is more collateral damage. Although it is the fourth book in the series, THE WOMAN INSIDE can be read as a standalone easily enough without getting lost. I love how each of the author's books explore the villain and their victims as well a little of the investigation without bogging readers down in the procedural aspect. Perfect for fans of crime thrillers that don't focus solely on the investigation. Outstanding narration. Narrator James Lailey is an accomplished actor and he is one of my new favorite UK male narrators.