This book had a very interesting premise with all of the different Jessica's that we get to meet. For the main character we get to see what her life is like after she met Jessica #2 who stole her money but also what life was like when she was in the Land of Todd (cult). I found both perspectives to be interesting seeing where she had come from to who she was now. I really enjoyed them talking about Liam and how he saved her but I dont think the romance with him really needed to be included. It seemed more like she hero worshiped him and that is why she started something with him. The ending I did not see coming and the twist was unlike any I have read before. I still found myself with more questions then answers at the end though.

Thank you to netgalley, and Lake Union Publishing for allowing me to review this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review. I wasn't sure what to expect after her last book which I didn't enjoy as much as I wanted to; however this book was a WOW from start to finish. The writing is so well done, capturing "Jessica One"'s voice. As it progresses, there's a past timeline and a current one but they are connected, if you pay attention to the wording and certain details. Up until the last twist, which I saw coming I was prepared to give this book 5 stars. The only reason it's 4 (and really, a good rounded up 4.4) is because of what I suspected of the narrator. It makes the reader want to go back and reread the book now that you KNOW.
When this book comes out in June you are going to want to set aside a good few days to read it and do nothing much else. Yes, Jessica was a very common name in the 1980s and 1990's but you'll find this Jessica is nothing like any Jessica you may know.

You Can’t Catch Me grabs you right from the beginning, when Jessica meets someone with the same name as her in the airport. I couldn’t wait to see how this book was going to end, and what a great surprise ending. Loved the author’s style of writing and I can’t wait to read more by this author. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

This one was a hard one for me to rate. The writing, pacing and dialogue are all done well. I appreciated the hook and the quick chapters to keep a reader guessing. However, the story itself was just to difficult to get into. I couldn't find anything endearing or relatable about the characters and didn't have anyone to root for. Also, the premise was too far fetched and unbelievable to get lost in. I wound up skipping chapters. Maybe others will feel differently.

I appreciate NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing giving me the chance to review this title before it debuts in June.

Finally, a new and different plot for a domestic thriller. Jessica, an investigative journalist and cult survivor, is fired for plagiarism. To try and put that out of her mind and give herself a break, she takes a trip to Mexico. At the airport she runs into another woman with the same name and birthday who she later dubs Jessica Two. They play a game about what else they have in common and exchange contact information. Upon returning from Mexico, the original Jessica discovers all her money has been withdrawn from her bank account.

Using both her investigative talents and her survival skills, she sets out to find other Jessica’s who have also been victims. She suggests they band together to find Jessica Two and teach her a lesson.

I was blown away by this book and had a very hard time putting it down so I could go to bed. I’ve long been a fan of McKenzie’s writing (10 books in 10 years). Her writing flows smoothly and also peaks often. She’s good at planting clues as to who the culprit is, but they aren’t blatant so it is difficult to predict the ending. I’m still not sure what happened at the end of this thriller, but I know it was nothing I ever expected. Read this for sure and all her other titles if you haven’t already.

This was a by the numbers whodunnit without much guesswork necessary- all of the twists were very obvious, very early on. The rest of the book was simply going through the motions, unfortunately I did not find it memorable. I do wish that the former cult members subplot had been better developed because I felt there was a missed opportunity to elevate the storytelling.

I love anything with cult in the title so this description totally drew me in! LOVED and could not put it down. NetGalley has been crushing it with the reads lately. So grateful for the opportunity to read this thriller and loved the way it all wrapped up! Thank you for the early read!

Jessica Williams is a journalist who makes a career bombing mistake when she plagiarises an article which results in losing her job though she manages to negotiate a payoff. Whilst waiting for a flight to Mexico for a holiday she meets another Jessica Williams. What a coincidence!!?? Except it’s not. Jessica Two is a hustler and she manages to elicit sufficient information from Jessica One to steal all her settlement money. Thus starts the twistiest of twisty tales that leaves you dizzy as your head spins and your brain tries to keep up with the pace but you are most certainly entertained as you follow Jessica One as she enacts revenge on Jessica Two.

Jessica One has a fascinating story as interspersed with her exploits with Jessica Two we learn about her life up to the age of eighteen in a cult known as Land of Todd. This works really well in the storytelling as it flows effortlessly and the two stories do eventually connect together extremely cleverly. The portrayal of cult life is very sobering and deeply scary as it shows the depth of the control and Jessica also tells the sad story of her cousin Kiki both inside the cult and afterwards.

The novel is well written, the style is lively and engaging. I love the chapter headings! The characters though not all likeable are well portrayed. There are some good descriptions especially the part of the story which takes Jessica to Jackson, Wyoming which sounds breathtaking though remind me NOT to fly into Jackson 🤢! Here there are some very dramatic scenes with that glorious backdrop which I think adds an extra dimension. The end is terrific and I genuinely didn’t see that one coming! Kudos, Catherine McKenzie!

Overall, a really good novel of deception and revenge with grifters, hustlers, escapees from a cult and several interesting characters. It’s full of twists and turns and most importantly is very entertaining!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing.

This book was great from beginning to the very last page. When I first thought I figured it out, it changed again! Had me going all the way until the end.

This is one of those books that pulls you in on the absolute first page. Although the identity theft is obviously the main plot point, you also learn about Jessica's past in the cult, as well as her escape.... and that eventually plays into the main plot as well. There were a couple twists and turns, including one in the final few pages. I really enjoyed this one, and I was SHOOK by the final twist..... a fun, fast, well-done read.

I was very disappointed in this novel. It definitely did not come close to the other books I’ve read by Catherine McKenzie. This story seemed rather far-fetched and unbelievable. The end of the book did wrap the story up nicely and the reader is not left wondering what happened. I received a copy of this book fromNetGalley. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I love Catherine McKenzie's books, and if you haven't read them, I recommend you start. This book was no exception, and one of the things I most love about her books is that she thinks outside the box. Many popular authors recycle the same plot repeatedly, or they fall into the "series" trap. This is such a unique premise about a grifter who is stealing identities in a manner that's very personal. I thought I had this figured out, still enjoying the story, and then...at the end, I was thrown a whole new twist. I really enjoyed this book. Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for an e-ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.

Parts of this story were excellent and some of it really dragged....a lot.

The culmination of the story was interesting and nicely buttoned things up but it was also but very far-fetched.

I was entertained by this book but didn't feel the storyline lived up to its potential.

I am, however, very grateful to have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for this honest review!

I wanted to love this as I’m a huge fan of the author. Unfortunately I felt mostly bored. The premise was a good one: catch the person who stole the protagonist’s identity. And keep adding others to the team. But there was too little going on while they were searching. The landscape bored me. The story bored me. Sadly I can’t recommend this one.

2 -2.5 stars
This whole book is just troubling. It lacks any sense of morals or rightness. It just seems manipulative and off. I really do not like the Jessica 5 part of the story, where they scam her and then she just sort of disappears from the book. I am troubled by all of the characters especially Liam but perhaps that is the point the author was trying to make. I really disliked this book. The writing and the plot is very intense. I only finished it because I wanted to see how the cult storyline played out. I really wish I just gave on this book a few days ago.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. The views given are my own.

I received an ARC of this novel from Lake Union Publishers via Netgalley in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own. I am a huge Catherine McKenzie fan and I have read all of her books. Whenever I see her books on Netgalley I cross my fingers and hope I will be chosen to review her books and luckily I was able to review You Can't Catch Me. Oh this book had it all! It is the story of Jessica Williams, a writer who was raised in a cult and then freed by a former cult member turned private eye, Liam. She has just been accused of plagiarism and is at the airport getting ready to leave for a trip to lick her wounds, when she meets a woman with her exact same name and birthday. When Jessica arrives at her destination she finds out that Jessica number 2 has cleared out her bank accounts. This sets Jessica #1 in motion on a quest to get her money back-but how far is she willing to go? This book has terrific suspense and, in the interest of not giving away any spoilers, there are lots of plot twists. This is a timely suspense novel written as only Catherine McKenzie can write. I highly recommend it!

Another fine read by Catherine McKenzie! A plot woven with twists and turns through past and present. How much does one’s back story affect their life and choices? Jessica One’s personality is solid all the way through the book. Almost reminiscent of Ellie McEnroe.
This is a doozy of a book that keeps the pages turning too late into the evening.
I was lucky enough to read a copy prior to release. Go! Read!

What a novel that leaves the reader in suspicion this novel turned out to be! Just when I thought I understood the thread between all Jessica Wiliams, the final letter to Liam from Jess proved me completely wrong. LOT and her plagiarism began as the impetus to finding Jessica Two but the twists and turns kept me captivated. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it as often as was possible.

Woah! This novel had me on the edge of my seat as soon as I started it until the very last page!
Through the entire book I had no clue as to what path and how this would ever end, but it was was amazing!
Jessica Williams has been trying to put her life back on track and forget her past life.
She cannot believe that she was caught in plagiarism in her journalism job and actually dismissed.
Nobody should have even found this or inspected it!
Heading for a much needed vacation, she meets another woman in the airport with her exact name and birthdate. This new "friend" even steals her identity and gets into her bank accounts! How can this happen?
This begins the roller coaster ride to make things "right"
Only right isn't always right!
This is truly a quick, intense story that had me up late!
The details are incredible! Well done!

Phew. This was one wild ride from start to finish, and I’m still shaking my head. It’s almost impossible to review this book without spoilers, but this is an absolutely crazy story, and you won’t be disappointed. I’ve read several of @CEMcKenzie1 books, and have loved them all, and this one is no exception. Full of twists you won’t see coming, great backstory, interesting characters, this one has it all. What a great book! Easily a five star plus!
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through @NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.