There are times later in the book where KM states she has dark thoughts, and paedophile are mentioned. Although in the beginning there is a lot of talk about MM still being out there, l got the overall impression KM thinks she is dead. She comes across as unstable, insecure. She goes on about how skinny she is several times, which makes me wonder if she has an eating disorder.
I was on the fence before l read this and l still have a lot of questions. However IMO reading this and reviewing a few other bits, they are hiding something. Not just them either.
JT / Tannerman was a fabrication, imo. For some reason, she has attempted to lead the PJ down the abductor route. What is puzzling is if it was a conspiracy, why didn't GM confirm he saw her (even if he didn't, iyswim). It makes me wonder if there is something else going on that is yet to be uncovered.
DPs sighting at 5pm, 6.30pm or 7pm, as the times are reported in the book and the rogatory statement and a direct quote all differently, is a lie IMO. Smoke and mirrors.
I don't think Smithman is credible as GM. Why would he carry a body through the streets when we've all seen the photos of the sports bag that went missing later.
I think the police did stuff up in the first 24 hours imo, and sadly that has contributed to, in all likelihood, never knowing what happened.
At the end of the book, l felt an overwhelming sense of sadness, tbh. That poor little girl, whatever happened to her, was badly let down by those supposed to protect her, and by two police forces that so far have failed to bring her justice.