Everywhere to Hide was unusual because of the details that weren’t shared. Whitney’s face blindness rendered her unable to “map” faces and therefore she had no way of recognizing anyone’s face. It also meant that as she related her story, she didn’t describe anyone by their facial features or by their smiles or other facial reactions. Not having heard of this before, I was quite intrigued by the thought and realized the millions of ways this would not only complicate life but also cause those who have it to feel isolated even in a sea of people.

In our world of newly emerging technology, cyber currency is not unheard of, yet it is also new enough that not many really know about it or how it works. Whitney’s law internship involved trying to get a bill passed related to it and therefore she was quite interested in it and thus I got to learn a little more about it as well.

The pace was mostly rapid however there were lots of places that things slowed down as Whit was reviewing the things she knew about the possible reason for the murder. I guess the details were important but I got distracted bored in several of these spots in the story and read more quickly to get past them. It is certainly more suspense than romance though it was not edge-of-the-seat for me.


This is listed on Amazon as Christian fiction, as was State of Lies, Siri Mitchell’s previous suspense novel. Neither of these stories has any references that would be considered Christian or Inspirational – they are simply clean suspense. If you are looking for a story that is Christian fiction, you should look elsewhere.

The only content warning I would give is for discussions of a previous relationship that ended with a restraining order due to domestic violence.

If you enjoy political/economic suspense, this would probably be a great fit for you. I have really enjoyed the other Siri Mitchell books I’ve read. If this one isn’t quite your cup of tea, don’t discount her as an author, be sure to take a look at her other titles.

Everywhere To Hide is one of those Suspense/Thrillers that you find yourself drawn to simply because you understand that the heroine is an overcomer by nature. And you simply want the chance to see her in action. And leading lady, Whitney Garrison, does not disappoint. A woman struggling to make sense of the world around her. Even as all that she thought she knew of said world is falling apart in front of her. And she can even see it.

Face blindness makes quite the foil for Whitney. And poses quite the obstacle to those investigating the murder of the man that is found at the back door of the coffee shop where Whitney works. A man that Whitney knows from her time as an intern on The Hill. A man with information that someone is willing to kill for.
This is a book that is made by the characters moreso than the underlying intrigue surrounding cryptocurrency and the implications of its use upon the world markets. Which can get a bit tedious as time goes on.

But Whitney's life being turned upside down, and all of the snakes that crawl out from beneath their respective rocks as a result. Is what really makes this book work.



Thanks to Netgally and PIC Book Tours for providing the review copy upon which my honest review is based.

Whitney was leaving work out the back from the coffee shop and discovered a man on the pavement with a puddle of blood around his head. Hearing a noise overhead, she looks up and sees a man on the roof wearing a suit. Is that a gun in his hand? The big problem with being a witness to a crime is that Whitney has face blindness. She really doesn't see anyone's face. She recognizes those she knows by traits. Hair, gait, shoes, maybe a jacket the person always wears, etc. But, the killer doesn't know she has face blindness. Or does he?
I couldn't help but like Whitney. She has racked up a ton of debt in student loans. Now, she's working more than one job while studying to take the bar exam. She just HAS to pass, and get a job with a good firm as an associate and work hard to pay off her student debt. She feels she cannot tell her dad, as he's still struggling with the death of his wife/Whitney's mom. Whitney just doesn't want to add more worry/stress to his life. I found that admirable in that it seems so many in our society feel their parents should give them everything. She showed maturity and responsibility, although, I disagreed with her keeping very important things from her father. Example: the abusive boyfriend, who became her ex-boyfriend. Is he the one following her, the one who trashed her apartment, and knocked off her plants, busting the pots?
I found this to be an 'edge-of-your-seat' kinda book. Loved it and it was a pretty fast read for me.
The disappointing part was I thought it was Christian fiction. While there were no sexual scenes or bad language, it wasn't Christian. Still a good story.
I received a free advance copy from the publisher, Thomas Nelson and Netgalley. I was under no obligation to write a positive review.

In Everywhere To Hide, author Siri Mitchell transports the reader to Alexandria, Virginia, for an intriguing suspense thriller that will keep the reader guessing and turning the pages.

Whitney Garrison is a recent law school graduate, who is holding down two jobs as a barista and a college-test prep coach, while studing for the bar exam. After her shift is complete at the Blue Dog / RINO coffee shop, Whitney leaves by the back door and finds a man lying on the ground with blood around his head in the alley. She hears a sound and looks up to see a man with a gun on the roof. Whitney has just witnessed a murder, but there is a major problem, she has prosopagnosia (face blindness), a neurological condition where she has the inability to recognize faces. With a killer on the loose who saw Whitney, what can she do to protect herself from becoming the next victim?

Leo Baroni is a detective with the Alexandria Police Department, who has been assigned to the murder case that Whitney witnessed. After Whitney explains her condition, Leo is determined to keep her safe while searching for the killer. But when the victim is identified and had close ties to Whitney, the FBI takes the lead in the investigation with an international focus that includes politics, corruption, espionage, and hacking. Whitney and Leo team up to figure out why the killer has targeted her, and what important information does she have that the killer is determined to get at all costs.

Author Siri Mitchell weaves a suspenseful tale written in the first person narrative that follows Whitney and Leo as they work around her neurological condition, and try to figure out what important information that she has that the killer desperately wants.

I enjoyed reading this slow-building, intriguing, and suspenseful story. The reader will be easily drawn into this well written story with its richly descriptive plot that revolves around cryptocurrency and international political / governmental hacking that will keep them guessing as secrets, possible motives, and clues are uncovered, while unexpected twists and turns, and a surprising conclusion will leave the reader simply stunned. The author provides the reader with a lot of fascinating information into what cryptocurrency is, how it relates to the international world, and the intrigue of international political espionage and hacking attempts. I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much I enjoyed the unexpected connection between Whitney and Leo, they made a great team when Whitney learned to trust Leo, especially after the trauma she endured in a past abusive relationship.

Everywhere To Hide has enough drama, tension, action, dark secrets, a touch of romance, and unexpected twists and turns that will take the reader on one heck of a thrilling roller coaster ride.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours.

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I really love reading books that keep me on the edge of my seat, and "Everywhere to Hide," by Siri Mitchell, is one of those books!

Whitney Garrison finds herself thrown into the midst of a murder investigation when she finds the body of a man outside the coffee bar she works at as a barista to help pay for her law school bills. She already faced many challenges in her life, from losing her mother, having to help cover her education debt and dealing with a rare neurological condition which leaves her unable to recognize faces. She's overcome so much already--can she deal with the fear and challenge of being a murder witness? How does she know the killer isn't closer than she thinks?

Unsure of how to identify the killer, Whitney's life is upended again. Who is safe to seek help from? Does the killer know her? Can he find her?

When her friend Leo is taken off the case, Whitney realizes she is on her own. This battle is hers to fight...can she find the killer before he finds her?

If you're a fan of international intrigue and psychological thrillers, Mitchell's work is worth diving into. The heart-stopping action will keep you glued to the pages! I was an early reader, thanks to publisher Thomas Nelson. All opinions are my own.



Filled with mystery, intrigue and a fast pace, this book will keep you up later than you should be! Michell is a new author to me, but I am positive this will not be my last read of hers.

Intriguing premise for a book...a witness to a murder (of a former friend) who is unable to identify the murderer due to a neurological condition- face blindness. Amazing to me that she hid it so well while working in a coffee shop with Coworkers and daily customers. Whitney has graduated from law school and is interviewing for jobs while keeping her job at the coffee shop. She stumbles over a body after work one night and meets a detective, Leo, who soon plays a major role in her life. While the murderer is unaware of Whitney’s condition, she becomes a target for elimination. Leo serves as her knight in shining armor, protecting her while trying to solve the case. A good murder mystery with an intriguing twist! I was personally not a fan of the cryptocurrency addition to the plot. Many thanks to Siri Mitchell, Thomas Nelson Paperback and NetGalley for affording me the opportunity to read this recently published mystery. 3 1/2 stars.

“To know and be known? To belong to someone? To be part of something? Yes. I wanted it with all that I had.”

Riveting suspense with a plot that could be ripped from our current headline, this was a fantastic read! The depth of the heroine was so true to character. Her struggles were real and pulled me into her faceless world. Mitchell deals with so many important issues in this novel and I’m amazed how well she did it, too. The complex nature of this story was so seemlessly woven that it was hard to put down. I learned so much about legal and political issues, while being thoroughly entertained. Leo and Whitney caught my heart and I found their relationship so intriguing in its development. As Whitney begins to trust more than herself, she learns the value of relationship. Both of their characters, I absolutely loved. In this novel you will read about everything from SAT prep to cryptocurrency, the bar exam and relations with China. I mean, seriously, how does she pack so much in and make for such a great read! This was my first Siri Mitchell novel, and it won’t be my last. If you love intrigue, murder, and conspiracy novels, you should grab this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I read the synopsis and thought I would be taken on a ride full of crime.

Although I did like this book I found there were too many technical descriptions and facts which took it away from the story.

I did find the storyline and characters well written and I have never heard of face blindness before.

Despite the technical information, I did keep reading to see what was going to happen and I am glad that I did.

This one was a great October read! Face blindness was a new concept to me but how freaking hard does that make a murder case!? I thought it was such a unique concept for a thriller and executed very well.

What a well written and interesting book Everywhere to Hide is. Mitchell has created an excellent read. I did not know of such a disease as prosopagnosia—face blindness. Whitney the heroine in this story finds a dead man in the alley behind her work place and also sees the shooter atop a building. But when the authorities come, she can only say it was a man because of her rare condition. Also she cannot identify the dead man because of this condition. She is a brilliant law student but has to rely on the way a person dresses, walks and talks, their smell also their shoes to identify those that she knows. So she can do little to help the authorities. You will become engrossed in this interesting book with it’s twists and turns trying to unravel the murderer. Also who is following Whitney and wishes to harm her…… I received a complimentary ARC from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.

An interesting twist on a heroine and cryptocurrency. Hints of romance. Lots of action. And a twist I saw coming but tried to talk myself out of. A very enjoyable read that suspense readers will enjoy.

This is a hard review to write because I feel very torn about this book. On one hand, I was really intrigued by the main character having face blindness. This was definitely a unique characteristic and added to the suspense of the story. Due to Whitney's inability to recognize faces, she never knew if she was in the same room as the killer or not. On the other hand, I never really connected with Whitney, the main character. I do not usually have a problem with books written in the first person. However, reading a book written in the first person with a main character you do not really care for definitely had its challenges.

I was given an ebook copy by the publisher through Netgalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

In Everywhere to Hide Siri Mitchell gives readers a thriller packed with originality. From Whitney’s face blindness to the government agency involved, this book is engaging and a page turner.

The first-person point of view through Whitney’s eyes made her challenges as frustrating to this reader as it did her and the police investigating the murder. It worked extremely well in this book.

As the web of intrigue weaves more intricately, Whitney’s personal life derails too. But the kind and understanding detective is there for her.

There is a subtle romance in this, which doesn’t develop until the last quarter of the book (and which my romance-loving heart enjoyed), but it is a small thread to this story.

If you’re looking for an intense political thriller with plenty of suspense and a hook that doesn’t lose its draw, Everywhere to Hide is a must-read.


Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Law school graduate Whitney Garrison confronts her share of struggles: the loss of a parent, a mountain of student loans, an abusive ex-boyfriend, and prosopagnosia AKA face blindness. However, she is determined to not allow any of it to dictate her life or hold her back. But when Whitney witnesses a murder, she encounters one obstacle that might finally be insurmountable.

The killer saw her and she saw him, but only one of them knows what the other’s face looks like. He knows her address and place of work and makes it evident that he watches her. When her closest ally, Detective Leo Baroni, is removed from the case, Whitney’s only hope of survival is to trust no one because the killer could be any of the faceless strangers she passes every day.

Everywhere to Hide is the first book I have read where I couldn’t see faces — not the protagonists, not the villain, not anyone. It was disconcerting. Exhausting. Siri Mitchell brilliantly brought to the page a glimpse of what people with prosopagnosia must go through daily. I experienced Whitney’s vulnerability, isolation, and fears. At times, I have felt the frustration or doubts of not being able to read a person’s eyes during a conversation when they wore sunglasses, but to not be able to see an entire face took that to a whole new level. It made me realize and appreciate how much I take that capability for granted.

I greatly enjoyed both Whitney and Leo. Despite her neurological condition and her vulnerability as a female (the villain proves to be bigger and stronger than her on multiple occasions), she never comes across as weak. On the contrary, she has an incredible strength about her. Her tenacity does have its downside though, in that she often withholds things from those closest to her, which means no one really knows what she is going through. Leo repeatedly found ways to ease her pressure. Sometimes with something as simple as saying his name rather than making her have to figure it out from context or other details. However, he never treated her as less or broken.

When it came to discussions about cryptocurrency or the heroine’s tutoring sessions with high school students hoping to get into Ivy League schools, my brain did start to wander. In the case of the former, I found the topic difficult to grasp. I can’t imagine how much research the author had to put into it. With the latter, Whitney and her students repeatedly had similar conversations to the point I thought the repetition was to shine light on something that would come into play later, but it never did. However, the moment the story moved on, I found myself immediately hooked once again.

Readers who enjoy novels with an incredible hook and stories with mystery and espionage will want to add Everywhere to Hide to their list of books to read.

This was a book unlike any I've ever read. Who knew that there was a disorder that made it so you couldn't see or recognize faces? A thing where you can't see the details. I had to look it up to learn more about it while I was reading this book because I had never heard of it.

Now I know it's a real thing and I'm impressed the author knew about it and love that this book includes it as a rare disease.

Okay, now to the book. It's a wonderful blend of suspense and a budding relationship. Our main character Whitney has come out of a bad relationship. An abusive relationship to be exact and she's starting her life anew. She's studying to pass the bar exams and be a lawyer. She's got a restraining order against her ex and she's moved on with her life and actually moved too.

She works at a Starbucks and happens to witness a man being killed. But with her face recognition problem, she doesn't recognize the victim or the man she saw getaway on the roof of the building. The bad news is the bad guy saw her and he has no troubles recognizing faces.

Later we find out who the dead guy is and that Whitney does have a connection with him. It's a race against the clock to see whether Whitney can escape the bad man or if he will let her live. Plus there are some random things that could be related to the case or maybe to her ex.

This is a fast-paced book and you're going to love it!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

What a story! I found this one to be an intensely suspenseful, and extremely unique story to read.
Whitney, the heroine of the story, has 'face blindness', something I'd never heard of. This means her brain is unable to recognize or process any faces. Wow! That adds a real twist to a murder story!
You see, Whitney witnessed a murder, but she has no idea who the killer is. But he's after her, and nowhere seems to be safe.
I really enjoyed trying to see the world through her eyes. Siri Mitchell has done an excellent job at describing this condition, and making it feel real.
The suspense was very intense and kept me guessing. I had a few ideas, but the twists and turns throughout made for a high level of excitement.
If you enjoy reading mysteries or suspense, you should definitely try this one!
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An interesting legal thriller. I’m usually not a fan of this genre but i kept reading nonstop! This would be a cool tv series.

I am really enjoying Siri Mitchell's new books that are suspenseful centered in Washington DC area. Everywhere to Hide gets the reader hooked right from the start. I usually can read suspense before going to bed, but I couldn't with this book as the story and who did it stayed in my head while I was trying to sleep. The story keeps you wondering and worrying for the heroine Whitney who saw a murder, but can't see faces. The suspense keeps building until the surprising end!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through Net Galley, but all reviews are my own!

Wow! This book! I had never heard of face blindness before, so it was fascinating to read about it! Mitchell did an incredible job keeping you inside the main character's head and you always felt like you were seeing life exactly from their perspective in the most fascinating way! The mystery kept me on my toes with lots of twists and turns and i didn't see the ending coming. I struggled at times to relate to Whitney, maybe just because we're so different, but she was a complex and unique character nonetheless and I enjoyed her story. I also greatly enjoyed the character of Leo! He was so sweet and really played well against Whitney's character. Also, I appreciated how their romance played more of a backseat role in the story instead of taking the main focus off the mystery. It felt so much more realistic. All in all, this was a enthralling read and I highly recommend it to lovers of mystery and suspense!

FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.

I found this book fascinating! Who knew I'd become a fan of political thrillers but this year I've read several after reading none previously! They have never interested me before and then I read one and have since read several and liked them! As other reviewers have said, this centers on a woman named Whitney who suffers from "face blindness" and I have never heard of that condition before. I can't even imagine seeing a person and not seeing their face! As the author describes it, it's like those news photos you see where the face of a person is blurred out and you just see the rest of the body. Can you imagine going through life permanently seeing that every day with every person? I sure can't! You have to identify people in other ways. I think it would be more difficult than actually being fully blind. Whitney "witnesses" a murder but can tell the police nothing about the murderer. The murderer knows this once that person discovers her "disability" and comes after her. There are so many things that hinge on Whitney remembering things from years past as an intern on The Hill for a senator but it's been so long ago and they come to her bits and pieces at a time. Detective Leo was a favorite character of mine. He was so supportive of her, even when others grew frustrated with her! The crytocurrency angle was a little tiresome and the author could have scaled back on that but all in all, I enjoyed this book very much! Very interesting and kept me turning the pages to see how it turned out!