Good thriller with an unexpected person being the culprit. A lot of family dynamics, but the family is drawn together at the end.

Don’t Look for Me is a suspenseful psychological thriller about a woman who took a ride from a stranger and never made it home. Her family believes that she just left because she was tired of her life. But the daughter doesn’t believe that for a second and wants to get to the bottom of her mom's’ disappearance. One dark and rainy night Molly Clarke was returning home from her son’s baseball game and ran out of gas. Molly took this as a sign that maybe she could escape from her life because no one would miss her anyway. Molly’s car is found abandoned and there was a note, her clothes, and cellphone found in a hotel room. Everyone believes she just walked away from her life after speaking with her family and seeing how they treated her no one blames Molly for leaving. Nicole is Molly’s hot mess of a daughter. Nic believes something must have happened to her mother because Molly Clarke would not just leave. Nicole feels it is up to her to find out what happened to her mother the night she “disappeared”. The small town has dark undertones were you can’t really trust anyone. I will say that I found the ending quiet surprising to say the least. Nevertheless, Don’t Look for Me was a worthwhile thriller, earning a solid 3.5-star rating from me. I’m glad Netgalley and the publishers at St. Martin’s Press allowed me the opportunity to read this book in advance.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I liked reading the different viewpoints of Molly and Nicole. There were twists and turns that I did not see coming. This book kept me in suspense and I could not put it down.

Totally got immersed in this book. Fabulous! One of my top 5. Lives the atmosphere and the storyline.

Excellent thriller reminding us that not everything is as it seems. This book is filled with my twists and turns and I didn’t see the ending coming. Highly recommend.

That was a nail-biter! I guessed who the main culprit was but was surprised by a couple of twists at the end. I didn't know what to expect going in but I was completely engrossed in the story. The way the author weaved the mystery, building up the suspense with every sentence was seriously impressive. I also enjoyed how much time was devoted to actually developing these characters and their relationships with each other. I'll be recommending this one to my mystery-loving friends.

I loved <a href="https://samesfoley.wordpress.com/2017/08/08/emma-in-the-night-review/">Emma in the Night</a>, so I was really excited to read Don't Look for Me. Unfortunately, it fell incredibly short of my expectations. While this was a very fast-paced novel with high stakes, I really struggled to care about the characters and only finished this to see how the story would end. I actually guessed one of the major twists before the halfway mark and ended up skimming from about 80% onward because I didn't feel compelled to spend more time with this than absolutely necessary.

While I know thrillers require some suspension of disbelief, this really didn't feel like it had any authenticity to it. The characters and their problems felt so <i>manufactured</i> and it made it difficult to truly care about or root for them. I'd compare this to one of those trashy Lifetime movies that you throw on to pass the time and don't <i>really</i> enjoy, but just have to see the end of because you're curious about the plot. Except this required more time and effort than a Lifetime movie.

So just go watch a Lifetime movie instead, tbh. (Honestly though, I am clearly very much in the minority and suggest you check out some other reviews if you're interested in this because maybe you'll vibe with it more than I did!)

Loved MOST of the book but I wasn't all over the ending - it seemed really exciting and somewhat unpredictable yet had enough predictability that kept it "reasonable.' The last couple of chapters seemed so contrived in making sure it was wrapped up nicely but it left me wanting a little more.

I really enjoyed this book! This book was generously provided to me through NetGalley. Highly Recommended!

A super creepster thriller with just awful people. Just when you think you’ve put the pieces of the puzzle together, think again! Tons of twists and turns, and a few breath-taking moments!

Thank you to St.Martin's Press for the copy of Don't Look for me in exchange for an honest review.

I started this book a while ago and had to put it down due to the kidnapping bothering me. I did pick it back up and try again, but I am still just struggling with that topic. I decided in Chapter 8, that for the sake of my anxiety, I just can't finish this one. I do really like the idea of the story, I just can't get past the kidnapping at this time.

I will not share a review anywhere besides NetGalley since I was unable to finish it and can't give a full review of the book.

This is my second or this Walker book that I have not been able to finish. This book is just slow and weird and disorienting, and not in a good way. Molly is repetitive and dull, and Nicole is just... unrelatable. Stopped at about 30 percent.

Wendy Walker has taken the usual abduction trope and turned it on its head. Instead of the parents searching feverishly for their teenage daughter, it is the daughter searching for her mother.

Despite the dire and oftentimes heart-breaking situation that Molly finds herself in, for some reason I couldn’t completely like her. It had nothing to do with the death of her young daughter which was definitely NOT her fault. Yet… I can’t quite pinpoint why she didn’t appeal to me. Nicole, I liked more, yet she too was so damaged, so broken, that it was hard to put yourself in her shoes. This story was told from the point of view of both these women.

The child, Alice, grew up in isolation. She was the epitome of someone you should feel sorry for, yet, she too made me uneasy. Her upbringing has made her psychopathic.

The setting was expertly described and was creepy as all get out. The insular, economically depressed town. The house where Molly was held hostage…

The denouement was suspenseful and satisfying. It would make an excellent thriller movie.

With themes of parental grief, parental love, obsession, anguish, fear and survival, I recommended “Don’t Look For Me” to all psychological thriller fans.

The BEST red herrings...over and over...until I was quite shocked at the final result! Great book! My favorite Wendy Walker title so far, by far. I couldn't put it down, and I loved the characters and the creepy mood. MUST read!

A solid creepy thriller with a plot twist that I didn't think was particularly original nor necessary (hence the deduction of one star). Overall, a book I devoured in about 12 hours and would recommend to others.

This book is about a mother wracked with guilt after a devastating family tragedy. When she goes missing, the police believe that she left out of her own accord and abandoned her own life. Her daughter though keeps searching for her and believes that she wants to be found. This was a thrilling read and sent creepy vibes throughout. I guessed the perpetrator fairly soon and There was a twist at the end that i found a bit absurd and unnecessary but overall i enjoyed the book.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for an ARC copy of this book. As a big fan of psychological thrillers I knew I would enjoy reading Don't Look for Me and I wasn't disappointed. Providing two perspectives throughout the book, the main character and her daughter, provides more interest. The twists and turns throughout the book make this a book you will want to pick up!

Many of us think about walking away from our lives at times, but I felt for Molly Clarke as she pondered this thought. She had every reason to walk away and others believed that was what she had done. The reader goes through the search for Molly with Molly’s daughter, Nicole, as she uncovers clues which in turn serve to put her in danger. We also go through Molly’s harrowing experience as captive. This book was so twisty that I think I experienced whiplash! (I received this book as an arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)

A great thriller that totally captured me the entire time. The plot twist were excellent and I all my guesses were wrong. This is definitely one that I would say makes a good thriller for people who are just getting into the genre.

to read this book thanks to NetGalley. I am a huge fan of this author and was thrilled to be approved for this title. It did not disappoint and I loved it. It was one of her best yet. It was fast paced and exciting and it really kept me guessing until the end! I was really invested in the characters and the overall story. This one is a must read for all thriller fans. I will always be a fan and can’t wait for her next book. Thanks again to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.