I've found a New Author!
592723
I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more from this author. The characters were engaging, it flowed nicely from one timeframe to another and was set in that nice cozy english setting which I particulary enjoy. The background knowledge about stained glass windows I found very interesting and I found myself searching for more information on this subject. A good well written story.
2281169
It's great to find a new author who can tell a good story. I loved the first book in the series, Aloha, Texas, so I couldn't wait to buy the second one, and it was even better than the first. The heroes are great. Former military guys, which I love. And there are also a few surprise plot twists in this one. This author is a new autobuy for me.
1387670
It has been a few years since i encountered a new author, and this one did NOT disappoint!  I cannot WAIT for the next one!
2334735
Looking forward to reading more by this author.
2792064
Well to be truthful I bought this book because the author is the sister in law of a friend but was I ever pleasantly surprised!  I may have a new favorite author!  She did a great job writing a compelling story with interesting characters. I predict you will want to hear more from this author, I know I'm ready for the next installment.
4855220
Great read! Can't wait to read another by you,I think I have a New favorite author.
222602
Couldn't put it down!  Now I'm looking for the next book!
485022
I am happy to welcome this excellent new voice in the mystery genre.  "The Missing Hours" was the first book I've read by author Emma Kavanagh and it exceeded my expectations.  I am a big fan of English style mystery thrillers and I think that my standards are high.  I was pleasantly surprised to be caught up in this mystery novel from the first page and finished it within 24 hours; I really love to find an author whose books I don't want to put down.  Definitely not a cosy mystery, but not as complex as a P.D. James. It had an interesting setting (the world of international ransom negotiators), a likable brother/sister team of investigators and a good glimpse into the behind the scenes working of detectives in a remote police force in the U.K.

As the book opens, a young girl is playing near the water, having wandered off from her mother and younger sister. She is angry, and defiantly swirling her dress shoes in the water; she knows it will upset her mother.  When she goes back to the swings, her young sister is sitting there alone and her mother is nowhere to be seen.  A neighbor finds them, brings them home and calls the police.  The detective in charge of the case is DC Leah Mckay. Her discussions with the missing woman's neighbor and then sister, builds the image of psychologist Selena Cole, a recent widow and devoted mother. What could possibly make her abandon her beloved children? In the meantime, Leah's younger brother is a recent Detective Sergeant, Finn Hale. He has been called out on his first murder case, the death of a well know solicitor, Dominic Newell.

Although Selena returns in 24 hours as mysteriously as she vanished, the case does not feel closed to Leah and she continues to check back with Serena.  There is a dawning suspicion on Leah's part that not only is the case not finished, there seems to be a connection to Finn's murder case. There are some twists and turns that drive the plot. It's a well told story and although the two cases are ultimately connected, that does not feel contrived.  I did figure out the ending but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of this book.  I'd like to read more about Leah and Finn.
985481
Took a chance reading a new author and came up on top. This is a great read from a new author in this genre. I've read a lot of this genre and I hope you enjoy this read as much as I did.
4313786
A very good read!  I like the author's style and will be anxious to read the next one!
988195
I took a chance on a new-ish author with the purchase of this book.  I'm glad I did.  The story kept my attention and made me want to keep reading.  I recommend you take a chance too!  There were many times I did not predict the next move in the story.  Again, a delight to read.
3003248
This was my first book by this author and I was very pleased. I am now looking for other books by her.  I am officially a fan,
757117
Heh... I got it free, but still... I enjoyed this first book in the series so much that I actually did buy the next two books!

I have no previous experience with this author, but I really enjoyed immersing myself into a new world populated with new and interesting characters.

All in all, I read the whole thing in 3 sittings over the course of 2 days. I'm looking forward to cracking open the next book in the series!
2375535
A new author to me and one I will be avidly reading after this book.
I never write about the story in my reviews, but this book is go, go, go from page one.  It's been a little while since I've sat down with a book and not wanted to put it down but I stayed up until the early hours of the morning to finish it.
In hindsight I wished I'd slowed it down to really savour the genius, romp, stomping journey of a novel!
Roll on book two!
2327820
New author for me, a good find.  Interesting read.
1134870
I have discovered a great new author.  William Odays short story Shes Gone  really impressed me so I looked forward to other books by him.  I just finished The Darwin Protocol and I am not disappointed.  In fact, I am thrilled that I have discovered this author.  This book has an original (I think) plot with the US Government deciding that the population is out of control and making the decision to eliminate most of the worlds population.  There are several well-developed story lines and the characters were easy to believe.  The book was packed with adventure.  I am a former Green Beet and agree with another reviewer that I would have done things differently from the characters in the book   but I also know human nature and can picture people making the stupid mistakes that characters in the book make. I read the book in one sitting and cant wait to rea the next one in the series.
1490907
I thought the description of this book was interesting, so I downloaded a sample. Before I was half done with the sample, I knew I'd be buying it. I felt drawn in and comfortable worth the characters and story immediately, and about two and a half days later, I was done. Not because it is short, but because I didn't want to stop reading! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I am amazed to see that it is the author's first novel! I've just purchased the second in the series, and I can't wait to see what happens next!