The Ones Who Are Hidden by Kerry Wilkinson - Book Review

Series: Whitecliff Bay Mysteries #4 

Publication Date: 15th May 2023

Genre: Contemporary Dark Cozy Mystery 

4 Stars 

One Liner: It gets better! 

Oliver and Georgia have identical tattoos behind their ears. Neither is connected to the other and remembers how they got the tattoo. When Oliver asks Millie to help solve the puzzle, she agrees to help. They find an artist who remembers the tattoo design and gives them a name to follow up. Soon, they realize that something more sinister has happened in the past, and it is far from over. 

In the parallel track, Millie happens to be in a store where a robbery occurs. She is shocked but tries her best to help find the culprit. Yet, she is unsure of the details until things began to fall into place. Of course, Millie also has to deal with her personal issues and decide if she wants a confrontation.

The story comes in Millie’s third-person POV. 

My Thoughts: 

Similar to the previous books, this one also has multiple tracks going simultaneously. However, Guy has a limited role, with Millie and Oliver doing most of the investigating. 

It’s nice seeing Millie become a little more assertive and try to take control of her life instead of letting others override her. I’m relieved that she takes a small step in handling her ex-husband. Hope she continues to stand up for herself. 

The main mystery is a little predictable but has a couple of twists to keep the readers interested. The theme, as such, is something I’m not too fond of, though this one focuses more on emotions. 

The parallel robbery track is simpler but aligns with her personal life, giving her a greater insight into the issue. The track with Guy and Craig also progresses. It’s not over yet. There could be a few more reveals lined up. 

Jack and Rishi seem to be having issues, though we’ll have to see how they will sort things out (or if they will). I’m not sure about the time jump and ages (there seems to be some mismatch, which I hope the editors will sort out in the final copy). 

Staying true to the series theme, this book, too, ends with a cliffhanger about Millie’s next move (I have a guess, so let’s see if I’ll be right). The cases are solved, so that shouldn’t be a problem if you choose to read this as a standalone. Though I recommend reading the previous books to understand Millie’s character arc. 

To summarize, The Ones Who Are Hidden is a decently paced mystery with some answers and more questions left for the next book. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. This series is getting stronger, for sure. 

Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the eARC.  

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