But Daisey’s mind is broken. She’s on edge, drinking too much and as she sits across from her cheating ex, Luke, in the beautiful home they once shared together, she can’t shake the feeling that she is being watched.

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. 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. Would I recommend it? Well, no, but if you come across it and it sounds like something you would enjoy, especially if you like detective and amnesia based stories, then yeah, chances are you will enjoy this. While I did enjoy this, while it did keep me engaged, it was an average story. I liked it, for sure, but it didn't have that wow factor and when the plot twist was discovered, I wasn't that surprised. It was definitely a part that this book needed. Without it, I'm not sure it would have held up much at all.I just spent the last 7 days with Anna-Lou Weatherley, narrator James Lailey, and DI Dan Riley (virtually), and it was an out-of-body experience. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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. The reveal of the villain and the ending of the book is a little far-fetched, but I still enjoyed it. I thought I had figured out the twist early on (which was actually less convoluted than what ended up happening) but I was wrong. Overall, an enjoyable read with tension and suspense and good twists. I’m looking forward to the next one!

The story begins with Daisey Garrett at an after-work party thing that she really isn't enjoying and would much rather be curled up on the couch at home binge watching something more appealing on Netflix. She gets a little inebriated in the wake of her ex-fiance having run off with a younger woman, a former student of his no less. But that of course didn't stop Luke from coming around earlier for a little stroll down memory lane across the kitchen table. A couple of her colleagues are talking about the Rose Petal Ripper's latest victim, a former employee of the department store in which they all work, Fern Lever who was found dead, naked and with her throat slashed. Outstanding narration. Narrator James Lailey is an accomplished actor and he is one of my new favorite UK male narrators. After polishing off all five audiobooks in author Anna-Lou Weatherley's DI Dan Riley series, I am currently suffering from withdrawal symptoms.