Praise
Where Did You Go?
Max China delivers a gripping psychological thriller in Where Did You Go, a tense and layered mystery that unearths dark secrets buried for decades. With a haunting disappearance at its core and a protagonist forced to question everything he thought he knew, this novel is an immersive, edge-of-your-seat read.
John Mason has spent years trying to move forward, but when an old friend pulls him back into the unsolved case of Julie Sanderson—the girl who vanished without a trace—his past refuses to stay buried. As memories resurface and suspicions grow, John finds himself caught in a dangerous game of deception and betrayal. Who can he trust? And why does his former mentor, Jim, seem so intent on making him the villain in a story he barely remembers?
China weaves a complex, slow-burning mystery that keeps the tension high from start to finish. The shifting loyalties, unreliable memories, and constant sense of unease make this a thriller that never lets up. With sharp prose and well-drawn characters, the novel explores the weight of guilt, the fragility of trust, and how the past never truly lets go.
This was my first book by Max China, and I’m already excited to explore more of his work. If you enjoy psychological thrillers that keep you guessing until the very last page, Where Did You Go is one to add to your list.
Where Did You Go?
I really liked this book. It was my first book by this author and I will definitely be reading more. Initially, I was a bit thrown, but by the 5th chapter, I was hooked. That ending as well, it just made me so emotional.
The Night of The Mosquito
Having read The Sister, and the William Boule books I had to buy more from this author. Gripping, intriguing and satisfying story telling. Thoroughly enjoyed.
The Night of The Mosquito
I've read all of Max China's books and loved them, but I was absolutely riveted by this one. I finished in record time because I simply could not put it down. I love the author's writing style and the pacing was great. He introduced all these compelling threads and wove them together and took me right along to the end. He is a master at creating believable and horrifying psychotic monsters. Much of the book is quite horrific but it does end on an uplifting note. The author is quite knowledgeable on police procedure and scientific methods. I found it all quite believable and I think that is what made is so frightening. It seemed so real ... so possible. I highly recommend all books by this writer but this one is, by far, my favorite.
The Crane Wife
A mesmerising psychological thriller that takes you on a tense journey into the mind of a traumatised veteran suffering from PTSD. Brilliant writing and a suspenseful twisting story that culminates in an exciting finale. 'The Crane Wife' is highly recommended and worthy of five stars.