She’s a detective with a cold case after a woman’s body is discovered in a building ready to be torn down. Too many people, too many years, too many lies and finally a family destroyed.
NEVER CAME HOME an addictive crime thriller with a twist you won't see coming
by Gretta Mulrooney
A MOTHER NEVER CAME HOME AND NOW THEY’VE FOUND THE BODY.
Six years ago, Lyn Dimas went missing. She had left her nine-year-old son home alone and her daughter was at a school prom.
Now, builders find a mummified corpse tied to the back of a fridge in a derelict building. An old mattress completes the sad scene.
Detective Siv Drummond is called in to solve this baffling case.
Siv discovers the victim had a complicated home life. But why did Lyn disappear on a quick trip to the shop and can Siv unearth the truth of family secrets and lies, before anyone else pays the ultimate price?
A cold case bursts into life to tear apart a family again.
WHO WANTED HER DEAD?
Perfect for fans of Robert Galbraith, Tana French, Liane Moriarty, Rachel Cain or Ruth Rendell.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Siv Drummond is widowed following a tragic accident involving her husband. With everything in London reminding her of the past, she moves from a high-profile squad with the Met to a new job as DI in her old home town — sleepy, seaside Berminster. She’s still grieving and lonely, but she’s a fighter and she's smart, which earns her the respect of her colleagues DS Ali Carlin and DC Patrick Hill, and the grudging approval of her DCI, who wants his protégé to get her job.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GRETTA MULROONEY:
‘I loved this first in the DI Siv Drummond series, may there be many more to follow. I couldn't put the book down, but tried to read slowly . . . didn't want it to end. It's great having a book that you can't wait to get back into.’ Hannelore C.
‘I thoroughly enjoyed These Little Lies which is a good procedural with several twists and a well concealed motive and perpetrator.’ Elaine T.
‘Enjoyed it immensely – read it in one day, ignoring all else.’ Aileen G.
‘The first in the series can often be a difficult thing . . . you've got to set up the scenes and the characters. This one did it well.’ Louise T.
‘A pleasure to read.’ Independent
‘A beautifully written book, a magnificent read.’ Big Issue
‘A memorable tale with a shocking denouement.’ Time Out
‘A psychological tale echoing Barbara Vine.’ Bookseller
‘I had plenty of guesses, all of them wrong so the novel held my attention throughout. The pacing is excellent.’ E. Tomasso
‘The book moves along at a steady pace and gains momentum as it progresses. There are many twists and turns along the way as the reader is caught up in the intrigue and suspense towards a real jaw dropping shocker of an ending nobody will see coming.’ BOOKS n ALL
‘A thoroughly enjoyable read and extremely well thought out. Had me puzzled as an avid crime reader.’ Carole
‘A fascinating read with many twists and turns that keeps you guessing to the end. A must read.’ Greta H.
ALSO BY GRETTA MULROONEY
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR SIV DRUMMOND SERIES
Book 1: THESE LITTLE LIES
Book 2: NEVER CAME HOME
Book 3: MURDER IN MALLOW COTTAGE
THE TYRONE SWIFT DETECTIVE SERIES
Book 1: THE LADY VANISHED
Book 2: BLOOD SECRETS
Book 3: TWO LOVERS, SIX DEATHS
Book 4: WATCHING YOU
Book 5: LOW LAKE
Book 6: YOUR LAST LIE
Book 7: HER LOST SISTER
Book 8: MURDER IN PEMBROKESHIRE
Six years ago, Lyn Dimas went missing. She had left her nine-year-old son home alone and her daughter was at a school prom.
Now, builders find a mummified corpse tied to the back of a fridge in a derelict building. An old mattress completes the sad scene.
Detective Siv Drummond is called in to solve this baffling case.
Siv discovers the victim had a complicated home life. But why did Lyn disappear on a quick trip to the shop and can Siv unearth the truth of family secrets and lies, before anyone else pays the ultimate price?
A cold case bursts into life to tear apart a family again.
WHO WANTED HER DEAD?
Perfect for fans of Robert Galbraith, Tana French, Liane Moriarty, Rachel Cain or Ruth Rendell.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Siv Drummond is widowed following a tragic accident involving her husband. With everything in London reminding her of the past, she moves from a high-profile squad with the Met to a new job as DI in her old home town — sleepy, seaside Berminster. She’s still grieving and lonely, but she’s a fighter and she's smart, which earns her the respect of her colleagues DS Ali Carlin and DC Patrick Hill, and the grudging approval of her DCI, who wants his protégé to get her job.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GRETTA MULROONEY:
‘I loved this first in the DI Siv Drummond series, may there be many more to follow. I couldn't put the book down, but tried to read slowly . . . didn't want it to end. It's great having a book that you can't wait to get back into.’ Hannelore C.
‘I thoroughly enjoyed These Little Lies which is a good procedural with several twists and a well concealed motive and perpetrator.’ Elaine T.
‘Enjoyed it immensely – read it in one day, ignoring all else.’ Aileen G.
‘The first in the series can often be a difficult thing . . . you've got to set up the scenes and the characters. This one did it well.’ Louise T.
‘A pleasure to read.’ Independent
‘A beautifully written book, a magnificent read.’ Big Issue
‘A memorable tale with a shocking denouement.’ Time Out
‘A psychological tale echoing Barbara Vine.’ Bookseller
‘I had plenty of guesses, all of them wrong so the novel held my attention throughout. The pacing is excellent.’ E. Tomasso
‘The book moves along at a steady pace and gains momentum as it progresses. There are many twists and turns along the way as the reader is caught up in the intrigue and suspense towards a real jaw dropping shocker of an ending nobody will see coming.’ BOOKS n ALL
‘A thoroughly enjoyable read and extremely well thought out. Had me puzzled as an avid crime reader.’ Carole
‘A fascinating read with many twists and turns that keeps you guessing to the end. A must read.’ Greta H.
ALSO BY GRETTA MULROONEY
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR SIV DRUMMOND SERIES
Book 1: THESE LITTLE LIES
Book 2: NEVER CAME HOME
Book 3: MURDER IN MALLOW COTTAGE
THE TYRONE SWIFT DETECTIVE SERIES
Book 1: THE LADY VANISHED
Book 2: BLOOD SECRETS
Book 3: TWO LOVERS, SIX DEATHS
Book 4: WATCHING YOU
Book 5: LOW LAKE
Book 6: YOUR LAST LIE
Book 7: HER LOST SISTER
Book 8: MURDER IN PEMBROKESHIRE
Reviews
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Enjoyed
Book was well written even if it was a bit long. Kept my interest and the ending was complex. There is no way I could have figured it out. I would read more from this author.
Great Reading
This is the second book in the series and I hope not the last! To me the measure of a great crime story is not being able to figure out who done it. I didn't figure it out in either of the two stories! Characters are well drawn and engaging and great dialogue moves the plot along. Its great reading!
Good mystery
This is a nice series with compelling characters and engaging premises. This one was as good as if not better than the first.
So is right up there
Terrific British Crime with deft twists and a great plot. I am thoroughly enjoying this series. The writing is brilliant.The characters are well developed and the storyline truly holds your attention. I highly recommend this book, this 2 book series from the Author Gretta Mulrooney. I hope there are more books in Detective Siv's future. I will read them and I know I will enjoy her next adventure. I highly recommend. Enjoy!!
Really intriguing read
I could not stop reading this book.lots of twists and turns and several red herrings inserted to keep the reader intrigued. This is an author I will follow.
Hidden Gem!
The blurb for this one didn’t grab me, but since I’m usually open to testing out murder mysteries and crime novels I gave NEVER CAME HOME a go. Boy, was this a hidden gem! Complicated plot lines and a mix of characters you love and hate, a tightly knit investigation team, and lots of family drama pack this novel! And, I have found myself a new crime series!
If you enjoy crime/police procedurals or are a fan of Tempe Brennan and Manon Bradshaw, this one’s for you. Lyn Dimas went to the store one night, leaving her 9-year-old son Adam home alone. She never returned. Six years later, her desiccated body is found in an abandoned building being prepped for demolition. Detective Siv Drummond and her team are called in to reopen this cold case and find out how Lyn ended up here. Through their questioning, we meet Lyn’s bratty daughter, bigoted father in law, “too good to be true” son in law, and “out of the closet” husband. We also get some insight to Siv’s own challenges at home, from her recently deceased husband to her neglectful self-absorbed mother.
I loved how this book kept me guessing but didn’t just focus on the case. Siv, Ali, and Patrick became more human as you learn about their own life struggles and personalities. As the book was wrapping up, the team took a few leaps to find the killer and close the case. After all the drawn-out investigation throughout the book, it was a bit disappointing some assumptions were made to solve it. After the killer was identified, the book abruptly ended which also was a bit disappointing. It’s like the author got tired and wanted to wrap it up! In the end, I enjoyed it. Siv and her team are characters you will want to hang out with again in the future! This is part 2 in the series, so I will definitely be reading part 1.
Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advanced copy to review. NEVER CAME HOME is available now on Amazon.
Worth reading. Not enjoyable as her other books
I normally love all GRETTA Mulroney’s books, but I just couldn’t get into this one. Maybe because there were to many characters.
