Bring the other woman is certainly difficult, but the protagonist in this amazing thriller discovers just how dangerous it can get upon the sudden disappearance of her married lover’s wife. A one of a kind story!

What a nightmare!

When Russ's wife Courtney goes missing, both he and his mistress Anna are both suspects. It doesn't help that both of them were out to dinner with Courtney drinking heavily the night she disappeared.

If only Russ could be trusted. If only Anna hadn't drank to excess and blacked out.

If only this book had captured my attention. Sadly this was the second Kevin O'Brien book that I've read that failed to hit the mark. This is simply the case of my not being the right reader for this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

This was my second attempt at reading this author’s work. Once again I’m left extremely disappointed. Maybe we just don’t click. Perhaps his writing style is just not for me. It felt stilted and juvenile at times. The characters were all extremely unlikable. And I’m fine with that as long as there is something redeeming in the book. For me, sadly there wasn’t. It’s time this author and I part ways. I won’t be leaving a review elsewhere as I don’t have anything positive to say about this reading experience. This is strictly my opinion as others enjoy his work very much.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

"Some nightmares you can’t forget....
From the depths of sleep, Seattle TV reporter Anna Malone awakens to her phone ringing. She rarely drinks, and this hangover is brutal. Why can’t she shake the feeling that something terrible happened last night? And why can’t she recall any of it?" --- GOOD READS

This was one of my favored requests. I was really hoping to be given the opportunity to read The Night She Disappeared, as the synopsis quickly grabbed my attention. This is the first book I have read by Kevin O'Brien, but I am sure it will not be my last.

This is fast paced and easily captivates your attention early on. The characters are well developed and you form an attachment and also a deep resentment for "the other woman" .

This is the story of an affair gone horribly wrong. I had a hunch as to what was going on but when the truth finally came out, I was quite shocked myself.

I would highly recommend The Night She Disappeared to fellow thrill seekers!

The Night She Disappeared – Kevin O’Brien

Anna Malone, Seattle TV news reporter, is abruptly pulled from a deep sleep by a ringing phone. Groggy, presumably from too many drinks at dinner last night, she fuzzily tries to piece together the evening, uncomfortable as it was, as she shakes off sleep. Several minutes later, the phone rings again. When Anna answers, it’s her married lover, Dr. Russ Knoll on the phone. He’s asking if Anna has heard from Courtney – she appears to be missing…

Courtney is Russ’s wife, and the three had been out to dinner last evening to celebrate the completion of a feature story that Anna had filmed on Courtney, a deaf author, hoping to break into the big time with a new fiction series. Throughout their covert relationship, Russ has assured Anna that his marriage is over, and that he and Courtney were planning to split amicably in the near future. Now, she has seemingly disappeared, and Anna can’t remember much of anything from last night’s dinner - and knows the investigation is just beginning…

As the days pass, news of Anna’s & Russ’s affair comes to light, and both are quickly vilified by the press. Talk Show Host Sally Justice is particularly virulent in her defamation of Anna’s character as she takes to the airwaves each night in an effort to sway public opinion. Desperate to remember the events of that fateful evening, Anna turns to a renowned hypnotist in hopes of regaining her memory…and then things really go sideways…

This is vintage Kevin O’Brien! The ending took me completely by surprise and was not what I was expecting at all! Make sure you’ve got time set aside to read when you pick this one up – it’s a wild ride - and will keep you frantically turning pages until the last is turned!

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Decent mystery - good pace, but couldn't resonate with the main protagonists.

3.0 stars
Thanks to net galley and the the publisher the an ARC .all opinions are are my own,

This is a fast-paced thriller that’s difficult to put down! Dating a married man can be tough, but when his wife disappears, the affair causes a very bad ripple effect! The truth that finally emerges will shock you! Enjoyed this!

Mixed feelings about this one…

Anna Malone is a popular news reporter for a Seattle news station. She’s more or less forced into doing a show featuring local author Courtney Knoll, who is deaf. The problem? Anna has been seeing Courtney’s husband, pediatrician Dr. Russ Knoll, for the past eighteen months.

Russ has promised Anna his marriage to Courtney is over. But is it?

Courtney is conniving and she uses people to further her career and gain attention. She also uses to disability to garner sympathy. The night before the interview is scheduled to air, Courtney insists on Anna, Russ, and herself going out to dinner together. She immediately begins ordering drinks for Anna, who overindulges, then proceeds to drop hints that she’ll never leave Russ and that she knows about his affair with Anna.

Anna wakes up the following morning with the hangover from hell and unable to remember anything after they left the restaurant. When Courtney disappears and presumed dead, Anna struggles to remember what happened.

Throw in a cast of characters—Anna’s cameraman George and his neurotic wife. Sally Justice, a rival talk show host who is determined to cast blame for Courtney’s disappearance and possible murder upon Anna and Russ. There’s Sally’s daughter, Taylor. Anna’s long-lost brother turns up. Coupled with the fact someone had been stalking her in the months prior, it’s hard to tell who’s to blame.

This one kept me guessing until near the end. The storyline is compelling, the plot well done. However, I have a couple of issues.

I had a hard time relating to Anna. Who would like the “other woman” even though Courtney was manipulative? I also didn’t like the fact Anna kept so many secrets from the police, but when you’re hiding a secret like she is, it’s understandable. I thought she’d redeemed herself, but in the end, I wondered.

I also thought things wrapped up a little too conveniently and a bit unsatisfactory for me. No matter what my feelings were toward Anna, Courtney ended up smelling like a rose.

This was my first time to read anything by Kevin O’Brien, but I’m not opposed to reading some of his other works.

Thanks to Kensington Books and Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Anna, a reporter for a local Tv station is dating Russ, a married man. When Courtney, Russ’s wife, disappears the spotlight turns onto Anna and Ross. The night Courtney disappears the 3 of them had been out for drinks that turned into a very awkward situation. Anna had way too much to drink and can’t remember most of the night. This book had me from the first page. There are all sorts of twists and turns in this book but I eventually started to suspect the truth. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Thank you to Kensington Books and NetGalley for my ARC. I am a long-time fan of Kevin O’Brien and think I’ve read nearly every book he’s written. When I saw The Night She Disappeared offered on NetGalley, I immediately requested it. Once again, O’Brien delivers a nail-biter, riddled with twists and turns that race to a stunning conclusion.

Anna Malone is a TV news reporter with a devoted local following. When she makes the mistake of becoming romantically involved with Dr. Russell Knoll, a married pediatrician, her life implodes. Knoll is married to an up-and-coming author, beloved by the public. When Courtney Knoll vanishes under mysterious circumstances and Anna is unable to recall the events of the night, both she and Russ become suspects in his wife’s disappearance. Add in mysterious phone calls, a stalker, hypnotism, drug-addiction, and a rival reporter with a sensationalized “justice-style” TV program and there are enough plot threads for a riveting and complex web.

I waffled back and forth on the suspects in this book. At the end, I was right about one of them but not for the reasons I suspected. O’Brien definitely kept me second-guessing throughout, including not just who was responsible for Courtney’s disappearance, but also whether or not she was the person she presented herself to be.

I loved the use of Seattle landmarks and the “floating houses” where much of the action takes place. The lake setting made for a creepy setting, especially at night when Anna is in her house certain she is being watched. An excellent character, she is flawed in many respects, but as a reader it’s impossible not have sympathy for her despite the mistakes she makes.

As with all of O’Brien’s stories, this is a page-turner from beginning to end. For anyone who enjoys mysteries with fully-fleshed out characters, tight plotting and suspense that hooks you into reading “just one more chapter” despite a late hour, I highly recommend The Night She Disappeared.

I give this a 6/5 stars it was so exciting! It was hard to put down this puzzling murder mystery.

All of the characters are well-developed and quite likeable, even when they're 'the bad guy'. There were so many plot twists I changed my mind on who-done-it a half dozen times. Anna Malone is a TV new reporter whose assigned to interview deaf novelist Courtney Knoll. Anna becomes a suspect in Courtney's murder when Anna's relationship to Courtney's husband is revealed.

I loved the ending - a perfect surprise to a perfect book.

A very interesting thriller. I liked the writing style, it was easy to read and made the story flow really nicely. The ending pretty solid, although I had expected a bit more. I feel like the pacing suffered a little in some places, but the mystery was still overall intriguing and made you want to continue reading. Definitely a good book.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Anna who is a reporter is dating Russ a married man. Russ's wife Courtney goes missing one night after having drinks with Russ and Courtney this book had me interested from the very first page.

This was surprisingly a great quick book!.full of amazing twist and unexpected turns!
This one will grab you and not let go!
Very good mystery novel!

This mystery moves at a fast pace and is full of surprising twists and turns. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the next book by this author

The Night She Disappeared by Kevin O'Brien. Fast paced mystery, interesting characters and an ending that I didn't see coming. First time I've heard of floating houses, very interesting and well depicted. I could easily visualize them.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Anna Malone has what feels like one hell of a hangover, but she rarely drinks. Still, the awkward meeting the night before with her married lover, Russ, and his wife Courtney, would drive anyone to drink. But why can’t she remember what happened. When Courtney goes missing, Russ is the prime suspect and Anna is a person of interest. A small part of Anna believes Courtney staged the whole thing, like something out of Gone Girl, and that she’s not really missing at all. O’Brien’s twisted dometic thriller will have readers on the edge of their seats