The Return of Frankie Whittle

Title: The Return of Frankie Whittle

Author: Caroline England

Genre: Crime Psychological, Mystery Thriller

Publisher: Bullington Press

Published Date: 2025

Book Length: 313

Format Read: Paperback supplied by Love Books Tours in return for an honest review

Star Rating: 5***** I loved it and highly recommend

About Book: Frankie Whittle has it all: a career in the City, a gorgeous husband and a baby on the way. It's the perfect life, but it's built on sand. In one terrifying night, everything she has worked so hard for unravels. She needs a fresh start. When she discovers the very place she was born has been converted into a beautiful gated community, it feels like serendipity. After all she's been through, has she found her dream home? They say you should never go back, that the past is a foreign country, filled with devastating secrets. How far will those around her go to keep their secrets safe? 

My Thoughts: The Return of Frankie Whittle is a fast-paced, dynamic crime mystery thriller that had me captured from the start. The short chapters added to the rising tempo, making it an absolute page-turner.

Told from the perspectives of Frankie and her mum, Nina, the story unfolds gradually, revealing their personalities layer by layer. Frankie, the main protagonist, is a broken soul in desperate need of change—determined, forceful, and set on a path of no return. The storyline is gripping, evolving with each chapter, and packed with intrigue, sadness, witty quips, and so much more. I was completely engrossed in this rollercoaster ride, right up until the very last page.

The book's biggest strength is its plot, which is both original and compelling. If I had one small wish, it would be to see a bit more of Toby towards the end, but that didn’t take away from the experience. This was a truly unique psychological thriller, unlike anything I’ve read before.

If you’re a fan of the genre, this book is an absolute must-read!