Many thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan for this arc. I received this book in exchange for my honest review. My thoughts are entirely my own.

Annalissa is officially a PI and her first case is looking into Craig Cummings after professor Mara Delaney wrote about him being the good sociopath. As Annalissa looks into him see realizes that he did it and after he is outed by a elderly neighbor realizes that Mara put her on a wild goose chase, the only person Craig killed was Nicola’s mother so that she could get a kidney to save her life. Mara killed Vicki and framed Craig in order to frame him for murder because he received a scholarship to go to Oxford instead of her and she used a brain scan from a study she was helping with to show that he was a sociopath. Mara is eventually arrested and she is found hanged after being released. Annalissa and her husband end the novel with finding out that that are having a child together. i don't want to spoil the rest but it was very good.

This is a book in a series but could be read as a standalone. It was a good PI mystery and I enjoyed the characters and plot. I think it would be more enjoyable if I read the first 3 books. Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin press for an opportunity to read.
3 star

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishing house, and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for review based upon my honest opinion.

This is the fourth book in the Detective Annalisa Vega series, it could easily be read as a standalone book. I read the first book in the series, but have not had the opportunity to read books two and three, they are now on my TBR list.

In this book Detective Vega is called to a case to look into the death of a woman who appears to have fallen from her balcony, the person who hires her suspects it was murder. Detective Vega also agrees to help her stepdaughter, Cassidy’s friend Naomi find her birthmother as she is in need of a kidney. As Annalisa gets closer to finding out what happened to the woman she finds that things are not as they appear. Can she find if it was a suicide, accident or murder before something happens to her?

I really enjoyed this book. It was a great read and I am definitely going to read the second and third book in the series now I cannot wait to see where the series goes. I love all of the characters in this

Book four of the Annalisa Vega series and I think this one may be my favorite! Usually when a series goes past 2 or 3 books, it can feel more forced to keep the story going but Joanna Schaffhausen has done an awesome job preventing that. This crime-thriller series sucked me in years ago and I’m still loving it. All The Way Gone seemed a bit more thriller than crime/police procedural, which was a great change of pace. Annalisa is on the hunt to prove that an accident most likely was a murder and the twists this book threw at me were perfection! I actually was surprised there were so many and my face stayed shocked for the second half of the book! Easy 5 stars!
Thank you Joanna Schaffhausen, NetGalley and St. Marten’s Press for the ARC edition to review.

This was part of a series, but I don't feel like you need to read the other ones. I didn't, and I was able to follow along. It talks about things that happened in previous books but wasn't really all that relevant to the story.
This book was really interesting. It was focused on sociopathy and the idea that there are good sociopaths that can be beneficial to society.
There were so many twists and turns throughout this book. It laid out a few characters with sociopathic tendencies, and it was interesting to see which one was the killer.
It was predictable in the sense that you could tell the main suspect wasn't the killer. However, it sometimes made you doubt yourself.
I found all the side characters interesting, but the two main characters were unlikable to me.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this!

All The Way Gone by Joanna Schaffhausen

All The Way Gone is a very twisty detective thriller, where it’s hard to find which sociopath is the bad guy. Annalisa is a PI, and her first case is complicated. Her personal life is very complicated as well, having just married her ex partner Nick and with a stepdaughter that’s mother is dying. She is determined to make her company successful, but this case is more dangerous than she initially imagined.

I have always enjoyed crime thrillers, watching CSI and SUV on repeat. This book did not disappoint, and even though it’s not the first book in the series, it’s still easy to follow. This is my first read by this author but it won’t be my last. The author quickly draws you in, and holds you captive until the very end, fearing you may miss something. The twists were everywhere, and the book was so fast paced that it seemed like something was always happening. Is there such a thing as a good sociopath?

I enjoyed the characters and their development. The mystery kept you guessing until the end. I will definitely be reading more in this series and am excited to see where the story will take them next.

I’m not sure about Annalise’s new career choice as pounding the pavement as a PI but her life is a bit calmer than when she was on the force.
She’s given a complicated case and she dives in with eagerness.
I liked all the twists and turns and it definitely kept me guessing.
I knew there were at least one or more sociopaths but every time I thought I was getting close a door was slammed shut as the story verged in yet another direction.
I’m excited to see what happens to Anna and Nick with what’s revealed at the end.

I truly enjoyed this book! The author is a great storyteller and I found myself not wanting to put the book down.

Overall, this was a tense, emotional, and suspenseful novel with an unusual and riveting story arc that kept me engaged throughout. This series is best read in order as this series has spoilers for the earlier books.

I’ve enjoyed all three previous books in the Detective Annalisa Vega series, but this one may be the best one yet. It’s certainly the twistiest! (Note: you do NOT need to read the earlier books first, but I loved them all, so why not do so?)

Annalisa Vega has left the Chicago PD and has now started her own private investigation business. She has remarried her one-time police partner, Nick Carelli and they are both dealing with the teenage daughter that Nick didn’t know anything about until recently. Cassidy is trying to come to terms with the imminent death of her mother from ALS; she’s a bit headstrong and doesn’t think things through, which I imagine is fairly typical of a 16-year-old. (I was one once!) I’m looking forward to seeing Cassidy’s story continue in future books.

The book starts off with a bang - a woman dies after falling from a balcony. Police rule it an accident. Then Annalisa’s first client brings her an unusual case. This professor has written a book about a “good” sociopath, focusing on an extremely skilled neurosurgeon. She wants Annalisa to make sure this doctor is NOT responsible for the death of that young woman (they live in the same building) - because that would make her whole thesis invalid!

Schaffhausen doesn’t get so deep into the woods of psychology that you get lost, but she does provide a lot of fascinating information about sociopaths along the way.

I love the characters that Schaffhausen writes. They are multi-dimensional, with lots of faults (like real people). She even makes Dr. Canning appealing in his own way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for access to this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

Annalisa Vega is back. A brand new PI business, Annalisa and Nick are newly married and adjusting to being married...again. While looking for a new place to live, the crime-fighting duo juggles life with Nick's teenage daughter, Cassidy who is watching her mother lose her battle with ALS. Annalisa is a little overwhelmed with all the changes and Nick's eager to grow their family. On top of it all, Annalisa finds herself with two new cases- each with interesting suspects.

Once I crack open a Joanna Schaffhausen title, little else matters in the world. I like the twists and turns of her mystery thrillers and her characters just wiggle their way into my heart. I liked the Annalisa and Cassidy relationship. It was Nick that was driving me crazy. I get the guy has guilt for not being aware that he had a daughter for sixteen years but I felt he put a big load on Annalisa. Luckily, she is the woman who has to deal with his moods and not me.

Even if you arrive at this title without reading the other books in the series, All the Way Gone can be treated as a standalone.



Publication Date 13/08/24
Goodreads Review 31/08/24

If you are looking for a new mystery series to read, I highly recommend you start reading the Detective Annalisa Vega Novels by Joanna Schaffhausen, her latest book All the Way Gone in my opinion is a winner! It hit all the markers: fast paced, suspenseful, twisted, good characters, creative and most of all I couldn’t wait to get to the end to see what happens. In this book I learnt so much about sociopaths, a mini psy class.
Note: You do not have to read the previous books to enjoy this book.

Thank you #netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

In "All the Way Gone," a newly minted private detective agrees to investigate a so-called "good psychopath." Is he actually good, or is he a murderer who will kill again?

This book is the fourth in the popular Detective Annalise Vega series, but it's readable as a standalone. The book is equal parts police procedural and family drama, with plenty of twists and red herrings to keep readers on their toes. I was caught off guard by the final reveal!

Check this book out if you're looking for a new detective series.

Thank you Minotaur Books for sending me a free copy for review consideration via NetGalley.

The fourth in the Annalisa Verga series. This one did fall just a bit short for me. I wanted more. I thought Annalisa was a bit of a sissy in this book. While she did do typical PI work at times(breaking into apartments, stealing keys... ) it was just a tad out there in places.

Annalisa starts her PI business after being a detective for so long. After solving a huge case she gave it all up to be a PI, wife, and stepmom. I hope she either gets better at the job or goes back to being a detective. I thought she made a better cop myself but this book was still good. It kept me reading and though I did figure out who the real sociopath was it didn't make a huge difference in my wanting to keep reading. Of course I did want to know for sure I was right.

There are a few characters in this book to follow but that was not hard. A doctor who can almost perform miracles. Yes he's that good. He lives in a high rise apartment complex along with the victim and the older woman who saw the girl fall to her death. That would be most traumatic for most people.

Dr. Mara Delaney hired Annalisa to find out if Dr. Craig Canning, a surgeon, killed his neighbor. He had been accused of drugging then raping the young woman. Did he do it. Is he what Dr. Mara calls a "good sociopath?" What is her motive? Maybe making sure nothing interferes with the publishing of the book she has written about Dr. Canning. Proving that some sociopaths are ok. Necessary. But are they? Is he? Mara has some secrets of her own that will be revealed.

Vicki is the first victim in this story. The one that Dr. Delaney thinks Dr. Canning murdered. Did she maybe have other enemies? Or is the Dr really a sociopath.

This book was good but didn't wow me like the first two. It still had some good things going on to keep me reading but I was disappointed in Annalisa's character. She seemed to fall short of her bravado. Considering she brought down the Lovelorn Killer I expected her to be fierce. In some places she was but overall I think she lost some of her spunk. Maybe she should be a cop again. We will see what happens in the next book and I am sure there will be another one.

Thank you #NetGalley, #StMartinsPress for this ARC. This is my thoughts about this book.

3.5 stars from me.

Annalisa Vega used to be on the police force, but has left it to be a private detective. Mara Delaney is an author that wrote a book about sociopaths. She is Annalisa's first client. Mara's book centers around a top neurosurgeon, Craig Canning. Mara believes he is a sociopath, and wants Annalisa to prove it.

I really liked the characters Annalisa and Mara. I liked how it was told through Annalisa's POV, and Mara's POV. Both women add a lot to understanding the plot of the story. As Annalisa investigates further, she becomes endangered and is concerned for her new husband and step daughter. Annalisa's husband, Nick, is not very likable! He is rather selfish and I wanted to shake him many times.

The story is very interesting, and I recommend it, especially if you like psychology! The pace was well done, with some slow build-up, but then it takes off.
This is the 4th book in the series, but I have not read the others. It can be read as a stand alone.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press/Minotaur Books for the ARC. This is my voluntary and honest review.

All the Way Gone is the fourth book in the Detective Annalisa Vega series. They are best read in order as some spoilers to the earlier books are found within successive ones.

As this book starts, Annalisa has recently left the police department to become a private investigator and is setting up her new office.

Her first client, Mara Delaney, a psychology professor and author, arrives at Annalisa's new office before it's even officially open. The professor has a book being published very soon entitled "The Good Sociopath" based on a prominent local Chicago neurosurgeon Craig Canning. In it, she puts forth the notion that some sociopaths can be considered good because their lack of ability to feel emotion makes them well-suited for jobs that require emotional distance (i.e. a neurosurgeon); jobs which allow them to do enormous good for society.

Following the recent accidental death of a young woman in Canning's apartment building, Delaney wants Annalisa to determine if it was truly accidental, or if Canning may have been involved in death somehow. She needs an answer ASAP before her book is published. If Canning was involved and it comes out after publication, Delaney's reputation will be ruined. Annalisa doesn't have much time to find out the truth.

Seems there might be valid reason to question whether the accident might have been murder after all. Vega finds multiple people who might have wanted the young woman dead, and Canning has a habit of popping up everywhere Vega turns. Trying to work a challenging case that is growing more dangerous with each new fact she uncovers while trying to keep her personal life separate, and those she loves safe, is getting harder to do as her investigation proceeds. Sociopaths like to feel smarter than others, manipulate people, and keep them off-balance: Annalisa Vega knows what they're like, she's faced one down before and she's hoping to do it again. Can she?

Schaffhasusen keeps readers engaged with frequent and interesting plot twists, red herrings, and major turnabouts. This is a quick and entertaining read.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press (Minotaur) for allowing me to access a digital review copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and freely given.

This is the 4th book in the Annalisa Vega series—I had not read books 1-3 but was still pulled into the story. This book had be guessing from the very first page— you wont want to put it down. I had never read any books by Joanna, but definitely enjoyed her writing style. This was a fun read with lots of twists and turns. I highly recommend! 5 stars for me.

3.5 stars

Annalisa Vega has quit her job with the police force and is now operating as a PI. She is approached to buy an author, who has a new book coming out about a “good sociopath.” The author worries that the subject of her book may have killed a woman. Annalisa begins investigating, and as soon drawn into the world of sociopaths, liars, and deception.

I haven’t read any of the other books in the series, but it didn’t matter. This book was fine as a standalone. I liked some of the twists at the end. I really wanted to know if Dr. Craig was the killer or not There was a good subplot with a teenage girl looking for her friends, birth mother.

Thanks to Minotaur Books, NetGalley and author Joanna Schaffhausen for this digital ARC

I wish I had found this series sooner! I’m late to the game starting with the 4th book in the series but I got a great feel for the characters and their backstories. PI Annalisa Vega, former CPD detective, has a keen eye and love her style. Being a Chicago native, I felt like I was back there solving this case with her! So many familiar places! I can’t wait to read the first three books and future installments of this series!

All the Way Gone is the second installment in the Annalisa Vega series. It is exactly what you expect from the first installment. It was a solid police procedural. The characters are well woven together and the plot has some surprises but not anything that comes from completely out of the blue. We get to know a little more about the characters and the debate about sociopaths is relevant and provocative.

All the Way Gone by Joanna Schaffhausen is the fourth book in the Annalisa Vega series and it does not disappoint.

Annalisa is trying to figure out if the subject of a book, The Good Sociopath, murdered a woman. As someone who majored in psychology, I really enjoyed the descriptions and discussions on sociopathy and if sociopaths can be beneficial to society. I also liked the sociopath, Dr. Canning, who came off as equal parts creepy and charming. The mystery was sufficiently twisty with plenty of red herrings and I was surprised at how it ended.

There is also another mystery, but I don’t want to give too much away as it involves a storyline from the previous book. I will say it was nice to learn more about the people in Annalisa’s life.

The author mentioned in a comment on Bookstagram that she is writing a fifth book and I cannot wait!