“OK. I’m going to say it: this is the best thriller I’ve ever read. Full stop. Darren Young has such a flawless way with words” – Books Of All Kinds

“As debuts go, this is pretty spectacular; it must be one of the best debuts I’ve ever read – impossible to put down” – thebookmagnet.co.uk

“Each step the authour takes you into their world, and what an amazing journey that’s been.  The feelings they invoked kept me reading into the night” – Natalie Wing, Amazon Review

“This is a book that grabbed me from the first page all the way through to the last.” – Mrs am

“This is a compelling and intriging thriller, a fantastic debut novel. Loved it!” – Mrs S Pat 

“Very moving, very well written, very beleivable. More please”  – JA Malloy

“I lost a day of my life  reading this book, couldn’t put it down.” – Suziesouth

“Loved this book….so much I stayed up all night reading it” – Jackie Playdon 

“One of the best books I’ve read in a long while” – Amazon Customer 

“I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last” – J A Malloy

“A book that stands out from the crowd. A natural storyteller that has such an engaging writing style, I could lose myself in his words all day. Definitely a name to look out for in the future” – mychestnutreadingtree

“A tense and beautifully addictive thriller – one of those books that you just get sucked into and don’t want to  stop reading. A really excellent read – recommended” – LizLovesBooks

“When I realised Child Taken was Darren Young’s debut novel, you could have knocked me down with a feather.  Incredibly thought provoking. A brilliant new voice in the genre” – noveldeelights.com

It has quickly become one of my favourite books of the year. Is as close to unputdownable as books come.” – book-drunk.co.uk

“A terrific, gripping, page-turning debut by a talented new voice. A hell of a debut” – The Book Review Cafe

“I’m so addicted. It is so thrilling! Very unique!. You will want to read this book. I promise!” – DayDreamin Star

“It is amazing. I would recommend to all fans of crime fiction. I can easily see Darren Young becoming a star in the genre in the future” – annebonnybook

“An absorbing story and real page-turner. A really skillfully plotted debut novel” – Short Book and Scribes

“If you enjoy a twisting, turning psychological thriller then read this. you won’t be disappointed. I couldnt put the book down” – Kindle Customer

“An enjoyable read that offers the reader something a little different from other novels featuring a similar premise’ – Jo’s Book Blog

“I turned to the first page and two days later I’d finished the book. I can tell you it’s worth every. Single. Penny’ – Dan E (Amazon review)

“Child Taken is an impressive debut which stands out amongst a growing number of pyschological thrillers” – Portable Magic

“Britain’s answer to Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben. A riveting page turner – this book will hook you from the first page” – Gail Marie Mitchell

“I have not slept. I could not put the book down. Amazing till the end. A brilliant debut novel” – Amazon Customer 

“An amazing novel. I read it in two days straight and I’m at a loss as to what to do now I’ve finished’ – Annalise, via website 

“One of the best books I’ve read in a long while. Written in  a manner that keeps you intrigued right until the end” – Amazon Customer

“I reckon this is a top pick on the thriller shelves. It suffocated me with its chilling drama. I adored it. This is an author to watch” – Charlene (Amazon)

“Wow…despite reading many great books this year, I think Child Taken might just be my personal favourite of 2017! It could be a model for how to write the perfect book!” – bookwormmummy.com

“Utterly brilliant read. A must-read for anyone into who dunnits. Some fabulous twists and turns that keep you guessing” – Lisa Haig

“I have been so bored of late with the same old types of books. This is a breath of fresh air. I am writing this at 3am, I could not have gone to sleep without knowing what happened at the end” – Kay (Amazon)

“This is definitley a 10++. I absolutely loved this book and it will go down as as one of my favourite books of 2018” – fancydancer

“You are left in suspense at the end of every chapter and they all feel important to the story, something other books often lack” – Katie (Real Readers)

“This is simply the most stunning, gripping, awesome book I’ve ever read” – Paul W (Amazon Review)

“I loved the way the author held my attention, it felt like I was watching a film. Darren Young, you are guilty of making me neglect my home and family (joking!).” – Amazon Customer

“Simply amazing and page turning. One of the best books I have read in years – a must read! But not when you have to get up in the morning!” – Catherine Hall

“Thoroughly good book that had me gripped from the start. Can’t wait to read another of Darren Young’s novels” – Kindle Customer via Amazon

“Great read! One of the best of read in ages. Loved it” – Amazon Customer

“Wow. Wholly gripping, incredibly enticing and shocking novel that looks at the theme in a completely new way. From beginning to end, Young had me hypnotised” – Hummingbird Reviews

“This is a stunning debut novel which is not afraid of tackling a difficult subject. It is exceptionally plotted out“ – Have Books Will Read.com 

“Oh my, I loved those closing chapters. I was completely hypnotised by what I was reading and there was no way I was going to put Child Taken down” – damppebbles.com

“An intriguing and complex thriller. An accomplished debut” – Random Things Through My Letterbox

“I was hooked the entire time and I recommend you pick this book up. It’s a stunning debut thriller that will keep you enthralled” – Words Of A Paige

“A fantastic debut – you will not think that this is a debut novel, such is the storytelling and characterisation” – Go Buy The Book 

“My only disappointment was discovering that this is Darren Young’s debut novel – I loved it so much that I wanted to find out what else he had written. Definitely a new talent to keep an eye on” – Madhouse Family Reviews

“The start of this book sucked me in and two days later it spat me out. I was so enthralled in what was happening that I just couldn’t put it down” – Broadbean Books

“I really enjoyed Child Taken – by halfway through I was certainly ‘hooked’ – and it’s an impressive debut novel.” – Read & Review

“If you read one book this summer, make sure it’s Darren Young’s debut novel, Child Taken” – James R (Amazon Review)

“This book reminded me of Gone Girl. I can easily see this book being made into a successful movie. An excellent read”” – Sabrina Fancy

“One of the best books I’ve read. Gripping thriller. Gutted I finished it in two days” – Anne Haug (Amazon Review)

“Outstanding book. Gripping all the way through, my wife and I couldn’t put the book down. Would make an incredible film” – Amazon Customer

“I so enjoyed reading this book, I couldn’t stop reading as the more you read the more intriging and exciting it became. More please” – Jay (Amazon)