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Isolated: An absolutely gripping new crime thriller brimming with twists and turns (The Missing Children Case Files, Book 2) Kindle Edition

by M. A. Hunter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The Missing Children Case Files: Case 2

‘Mind-blowingly addictive!’ Samantha Lee Howe, USA Today-bestselling author of The Stranger in Our Bed

A bloody pig’s head nailed to a wall…

Investigate journalist Emma Hunter is in the thick of another cold case featuring a game of truth or dare in a dark forest by a Dorset army base 15 years ago that went horribly wrong. Four girls went in, only three came out.

A Wiccan map splattered with red ink…

Wreathed in mist and memory, the barracks offered no remains of any kind, just a hole in the perimeter fence and years of unanswered questions.

An ancient ritual drenched in death…

But when Emma teams up with fellow firebrand reporter Rachel and whip-smart cold case expert Jack, she soon discovers it wasn’t a game at all as a grand and sinister pattern begins to unfurl around them.

Jessica Fletcher meets Taken… The second explosive instalment in The Missing Children Case Files is an unputdownable crime thriller of abduction, betrayal, and isolation, perfect for fans of J M Dalgliesh and Michael Connelly.

Praise for The Missing Children Case Files:

‘Wow! What an incredible start to this series. Kept me guessing throughout and I raced to the end – and what an ending! Can’t wait for the next instalment!’ Caz Finlay, bestselling author of the Bad Blood series

‘Hunter serves up an auspicious and gripping start to a darkly thrilling new series and I can't wait to get hold of the next one!’ R. J. Parker, bestselling author of The Dinner Party

‘A solid 5 star read from me… Highly recommended to fans of crime fiction’ Rebecca Kelly, author of Monstrous Souls

‘A captivating book that kept me riveted and left me immediately wanting to read the next in the series’ Ella Allbright, author of The Last Charm

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CXD3SSX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One More Chapter (November 6, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 385 pages
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M. A. Hunter

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M.A. Hunter is the author of psychological and crime thrillers, including The Boat Party, One Wrong Turn, and Every Step You Take. Born in the north-east of England, he now lives in Southampton where many of his stories are set, allowing him to use his insider knowledge to deliver realistic and unsettling suspense on every page.

Away from writing, M.A. loves to read anything that will keep him awake at night. He’s also a passionate advocate for contemporary cinema and binge-watching the latest offerings from streaming services. He is married with a son and a daughter, and two dogs.

M.A. also writes under the name Stephen Edger.

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  • Brutally Honest Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strong second offering in a fascinating series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
    Isolated is the second in the Missing Children Case Files after Ransomed; I think you could probably step in here and read this one without having read Ransomed, because although there are some continuing threads, notably Emma’s quest for answers about her sister Anna’s fate, the main ‘case’ here is new, and completely resolved within this book.

    Investigative journalist Emma Hunter once again gets drawn into looking into something when a tragedy occurs right in front of her (trigger warning for suicide) and a woman’s last words push Emma into looking into the case of a teenager who vanished 15 years ago. The girl vanished off a military base, though, and someone doesn’t want anyone asking any questions. The only living witnesses are too frightened to tell the truth.

    The story is told in two timelines, what happened 15 years ago and today, as Emma investigates, and there is a tense switch between the two which I occasionally found jarring - the ‘back then’ timeline is told in the usual past perfect, but the ‘now’ timeline is told in present tense, not my favourite for narrative storytelling. I honestly think telling everything in past tense would be fine; the characters and situations were distinct enough I for one would never have become confused about which timeline I was reading in. I recognise why the choice was made, though, and really it’s a personal preference thing which didn’t detract from my enjoyment of this excellent story.

    The only thing I could have wished for is something to actually happen in the romance stakes between Emma and Jack, rather than just Emma’s friends pushing her to do something. Possibly we’ll get something going in the next book of the series.

    A genuinely excellent story with a heroine who’s very different from the usual police officer/FBI agent/private detective mystery protagonist, I’m absolutely loving this series. Five stars.

    Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this title via NetGalley.
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  • SZellmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great One in This Series!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2020
    What a great follow up to the first book in this series! It begins right where the last book left off, which I haven't seen for awhile, but I like that style, as if it's just the next chapter in the same book. Emma Hunter is a journalist and newly famous author who just received word from Jack, a detective that she consults with, that there has been some new evidence of her sister's disappearance from 20 years ago. But this discovery soon gets put aside after a woman named Natalie commits suicide in front of Emma and her agent, Maddie, from the roof of their building. That's tragic enough, but Emma finds herself brought into this investigation when Natalie's room contains a box with Emma's name on it, even though she's a total stranger. And strange sure describes the room - as the walls are plastered with articles, connecting red threads, and worst of all, a pig's head nailed to the wall. What on earth is going on here?

    She and Jack soon discover that Natalie was childhood friends with a young teenage girl who disappeared from a military base and was never seen again. This loss has haunted her for her entire life, and Emma believes it was the driving force behind her suicide. But wasn't Natalie proven to have nothing to do with the girl's disappearance? And is it true that her friend wasn't the first girl to disappear under suspicious circumstances? Emma and Jack delve deep into Natalie's past to uncover the truth and bring closure to the families of everyone affected, But no one expects just how much of the past was buried in lies.
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  • Linda
    4.0 out of 5 stars A page turner
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2020
    Isolated is book 2 in a series by M.A. Hunter. Investigative journalist Emma Hunter is working on the next case. It involves a missing teen from 15 years ago. Could a girl really go missing in a game of truth or dare in the middle of the woods? Is there witchcraft involved? As Emma works to solve this case, more clues come in her own missing sisters case. I love that there are two cases being worked on simultaneously throughout the book. One will be solved in the end and the other I assume will span the entire series. This book kept me turning the pages, just as the first book, Ransomed did. Can't wait for the next one to come along.
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  • langleyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can she find the missing girl
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2022
    Isolated is the second book in the Missing Children case files series and it's definitely as good as the first one. The story takes off with a woman jumping off a building after asking Emma to help solve a cold case. Emma feels compelled to research and investigate, even though her efforts are not appreciated by the police. As in the first book, Emma's character is very well written and developed. The community and characters surrounding her feel real. The investgation follows and the hunt for a killer builds to the point that you are not going to set this book down for anything. For more info.....read the book.
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  • Babs
    4.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly chilling.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
    Incredibly chilling.

    Those two words could accurately sum up the second installment of The Missing Children Case Files. We follow Emma again as she watches something terrible happen, with a plea for her help. In true Emma fashion she approaches the story with vigor as she unravels the story.

    I couldn't have been prepared for this book any more than I was the first. The topic dealt with in this one is very important and showed just how wrong society can get things.

    From witchcraft to buried secrets within the armed forces this story brings us so many twists that I didn't have the ending pegged until it was upon me.
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  • Michelle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
    I thought the author did a wonderful job on this book. The characters were intriguing and the plot was intense. I look forward to more of her titles in the future!
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  • T. Wood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2020
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    Having successfully concluded her last assignment best-selling investigative journalist, Emma Hunter, is working with her agent to sort out some legal wrangling when a young woman threatens to jump from the roof of the building.  What she finds out leads Emma to an army base close to home and another mystery concerning a missing child.

    With the festive season coming up fast Emma finds herself drawn to those involved in the 15 year old cold case and wants nothing more than to end the heartbreak for all those involved.

    This is the second Missing Children Case Files book and is just as original and enthralling as the first. I didn't previously spot first time that the author is M A Hunter and the main protagonist Emma Hunter, which is very clever and adds to the uniqueness of this series. The small group of people Emma works with are entertaining and well written and the interactions with her mum were heartbreakingly realistic.

    This is becoming a firm favourite series for me and I now eagerly await book three. If the pattern continues this story will become Emma's next bestseller and she will continue her investigative work as she awaits its publication. Again, this is a great continuing plotline which is expertly done and makes me wonder just who the real M A Hunter actually is and if we will ever discover their real identity.

    I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review and can't recommend it highly enough.
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  • Mrs. S. A. Moore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2024
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    2nd book I’ve read by this author. Both compelling reading and riveting til the end. Plenty of twists and turns in the investigations and the researcher written about comes across as a real person with her background featured too. Now off to buy next in the series.
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  • Kezzlou85
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good second book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2023
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    Emma is once again embroiled in a missing person case. From fifteen years ago on an army base. With a Wiccan connection can she find a way through the lies to the truth.

    Second in the series and another good read. This mystery twists and turns through the story so you have no idea how it might end. The ending was really good and I liked how it came together. Emma is a great lead and I like how the case is the main focus in the story. A great follow on.
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  • Nick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2024
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    Another amazing book from this talented writer. Had me gripped from the very get go….
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  • Dan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2024
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    Great product and author 👌
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