A fast-paced, riveting read! Book 2 definitely lived up to my expectations and has solidified my readership for Caroline Mitchell's DI Amy Winter series.

In The Secret Child DI Amy Winter's latest investigation finds her in a cat and mouse race against time with a kidnapper bent on revenge. The story opens with four year old Ellen being kidnapped from her bedroom. Her mother receives a package containing four vials from "Luka". She must drink one in order for the kidnapper to contact the police with information on Ellen.

It's not long before we find that her father the esteemed Dr. Curtis is the real target. Why? What secrets are the people connected with the Curtis Institute hiding? Who is behind this devious plot to destroy them?

When a second child is abducted, Amy's team are in for a fight against time to uncover deeply buried secrets in order to save them.

The story was fast paced, filled with secrets and twists and made for a gripping read!

Thank you to Caroline Mitchell, Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an arc of this book. I can't wait to see what book 3 brings our way!