This was a very detailed, meticulously written story of a woman with traumatic brain injury and unable to create new memories, forcing her to write down everything throughout her days. Upon leaving the floral shop she works at, she witnesses a murder. The police seem to be skeptical of her at first because of her condition. Soon, she starts to have flashbacks in her dreams, and her fear for her own safety escalates as well as her need for justice for the unknown victim.

This was a great read for fans of the unreliable narrator, who is also highly likable and very relatable. Slow-paced but also quite interesting at the same time, delving into the effects of traumatic brain injuries. I loved the idea of the post-it notes left all over to help the protagonist remember what she needs to, having an almost "Momento" type vibe. The plot was intriguing, and the ending was unpredictable, leaving the reader shocked. Three and a half stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Kensington Books, for this ARC.

Echoes of a memory.
Sarah driscoll.

This book is full of mystery and murder.
this book also Deals, with The loss of memories and how a person handles them.
Living day to day not being able to remember what happened yesterday. Has to be one of the hardest things.
Sometimes being in the wrong place at the right time can be deadly.


I've read other books by this author this one was different from the rest. But so Enjoyable.

The perfect story.

Sara Driscoll has an engrossing thriller in Echoes of Memory, her new stand alone novel. Her books are a treat that I look forward to.

Quinn Fleming was beaten so badly that her brain sustained a traumatic injury, resulting in the need to write down everything she might need to remember. This predicament frustrates her when Quinn sees a murder after closing the shop for the night. Can the police trust this witness and her observations transcribed in her notebook?

I loved the unusual story line, the very interesting medical information on Quinn's brain issues, and the suspenseful tension of the plot. An excellent mystery -- just as I have come to expect from this author.

Thank you for sending an advanced e-book copy for me to read and review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
#EchoesofMemory #NetGalley #SaraDriscoll #KensingtonBooks

Echoes of Memory is a thrilling mystery about a San Diego florist that struggles with post-traumatic amnesia but she is the only witness to the murder. Her handwritten notes and her wits are all she has to solve the crime but also her life. This is a stand alone with lots of twist and turns that keep you guessing till the end. The book was a page turner from beginning to end and with amazing characters. I really enjoyed reading from the different perspectives and trying to solve the case with them. The author wrote this really well and I look forward to reading more books by this author. I highly enjoyed reading this one and would recommend this to any reader but especially to those who love a good mystery that keeps you guessing till the end. Thank you to NetGalley, Kensington Publishing and the author Sara Driscoll for this amazing read in exchange for my honest review of Echoes of Memory.

After a vicious attack left Quinn Fleming unconscious and left for dead, she now suffers from post-traumatic amnesia, which leaves her unable to create new memories. Quinn cannot remember anything that happens from day-to-day, since the attack, but she is slowly recovering and finding ways to manage her daily challenges.
One day while closing up at her job at a floral shop, she witnesses a murder but her initial call to the police isn’t taken seriously due to her memory deficits. Quinn assumes the murder will be ignored and her identity as a witness long forgotten, until Quinn starts seeing images of the scene replaying in her dreams and she knows that she has to find justice for the unknown victim, whether or not anyone believes her.
Echoes of Memory is the first standalone novel by Canadian author Sara Driscoll (pen name for Jen Danna, author of the Abbott and Lowell Forensic Mysteries series) and it is gripping, suspenseful and pulse-pounding from start to finish!
Quinn is both likable and relatable; after suffering a terrifying and traumatic attack, she strives to rebuild her life the only way she can, which cements her role as the admirable heroine. The extra steps she makes just to get through her day, including leaving Post-it notes for herself on nearly every surface of her apartment, generates empathy with the reader but also makes it clear that Quinn is courageous and not one to be underestimated.
Driscoll’s storyline is well researched and creative, with “Echoes” being full of information on memory loss, flower decoration and details about paint supplies (which is relevant to the plot in a big way), it is obvious that Driscoll puts tremendous effort and passion into her work.
Not only does the murder investigation add suspense and intrigue, but the unknown suspect who tails Quinn throughout the novel, desperate to silence her and keep her from talking about what she saw, compounds the intense mystery. “Echoes” has a plethora of twists and turns, keeping the outcome a secret until the absolute end, where Driscoll then delivers one final punch, wrapping up all of the loose ends.
“Echoes” has a stellar protagonist worth cheering for as well as a detailed and unique plot line with an emotional representation of traumatic brain injury and the struggles it causes its sufferers. Add to this a police investigation into a murder where the only witness is seemingly unreliable and Driscoll has created a page turner that pulls you in from the start and doesn’t let up!

This is a standalone mystery by Sara Driscoll. The main witness cannot retain her short term memory. This story reminded me of the movie Ground Hog Day but not in a funny way.

I found the story hard to get into. I could never connect with any of the characters. I have read several Sara Driscoll books but this one was tough for me to slog through to the end.

I liked that the author tackled the topic of traumatic brain injuries and learned a lot. I was impressed with Quinn’s notes to bring back the knowledge of her attack even though the police want to write her off. One detective believes her and works with her to find the killer.

The memory loss has Quinn jumpy and she has lost a lot of self-confidence. I empathized with her struggles.

I was given an advanced reader’s copy via Netgalley and the publisher. I am not obligated to leave a positive review and can only rate this story a 3.5 which will be rounded up to a four on tis scale.

As florist Quinn Fleming navigates her new normal after a brutal attack, one thing is clear, not everyone is her supporter. She struggles with short term memory loss and has to rely on journaling in a notebook to get through the day.
Her quest for survival is heightened when she witnesses a murder but the police do not find a body and her memory loss is discovered.
This is a compelling story and entertaining read!

Quinn has just witnessed a murder. Or did she? She writes everything down before it would totally leave her memory. What would make her memory just disappear, well Quinn had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after being attacked.
Unfortunately the police don't believe her, no body or evidence to be found. She starts diet hint things that pop into her dreams, as well as keeps going over what she wrote hoping that will jog something.
Started slow but kept building and got intense, wanting to find out what would happen next. I liked the perspective from both Reyes and Quinn.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington for the opportunity to read this book.

Quinn Fleming suffered a traumatic brain injury following a violent assault. As a result she no longer has a short term memory. She has learned to cope by writing every detail down as things happen. She hopes reviewing these written observations will help restore her memory. Quinn witnesses a murder, but knows she will soon not remember, so she writes down every detail and reports the murder to the police. While the responding officers are skeptical, Detective Reyes was aware of Quinn’s brain injury and her methods of coping. I enjoyed this book. It wasn’t just another whodunit, but it delved into the cause and effect of traumatic brain injury, and this provided unique twists along the way. I am a fan of Sara Driscoll’s FBI Canine books, and I look forward to reading more of her stand alone novels.

The plot of this book was absolutely great. fast paced, mind boggling and another crazy entertaining. rollercoaster of a book.

A gripping beginning of intrigue and then murder, a good page turner. A good action pack story, in this stand alone book.
I recommend. Given arc by Net Galley and Kensington for my voluntary review. Releases. July 23

The premise was interesting, but the slow pace and overdetailing left me struggling to stay engaged. I never connected with the characters. Instead, I found them annoying and/or creepy. I did appreciate the addition of details on brain injuries, as it's not a topic I typically find in fiction books. It's clear the author did her research.

3.5🌟
The police are pleased to learn they have an eye witness to a murder. But how much help can that be if she’s unable to hold onto her memories?

Quinn has dealt with a traumatic brain injury since she was attacked outside a nightclub. She had a full recovery... other than losing virtually all her short term memory.

Now, if she doesn’t write something down…poof! It’s gone!

So when Quinn witnesses a murder behind the flower shop where she works, she immediately jots everything down. Detective Reyes, familiar with Quinn’s background, understands Quinn and knows how to work with her to help find the killer.

Are Quinn’s notes enough for the police to go on? Will Quinn recognize the man responsible? And what happens if the killer recognizes her first?

I loved the premise of this book but found I lacked a connection with the characters. Leaving me unable to elevate this read to a full four-star. I felt there was too much explanation of Quinn’s condition (kind of like what I did here😂). I needed a bit more ‘thriller’ and less background info.

My first read by this author and I will definitely be interested in reading another of her books.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books.

Thank netgalley and to the publishers I don’t think this one was for me I have been in a really bad reading slump all of a sudden and this book didn’t do anything for me I made it to 72% and I’ve been on this book for over 2 weeks I don’t typically take that long to read a book . I think eventually I will pick this back up again to finish it but for right now there’s nothing going on to make me want to keep reading.

Echoes of Memory by Sara Driscoll is a stand alone, and once again Driscoll demonstrates that she can keep the suspense high.

Driscoll is able to incorporate a lot of details about memory loss and keep it interesting the way she does it. And even though Quinn is trying to rebuild her life after an attack and her short term memory loss, after she witnesses a murder, she does her darndest to try and help solve it. She uses techniques of writing things in a notebook and sketching things that she glimpses from her dreams or things that she remembers during the day.

I was a bit concerned that it would get repetitive with Quinn having to go over everything over and over again, but after a bit in the beginning, Driscoll was able to keep it interesting. Although it did start a bit slow for me, once Det. Reyes is introduced, the story really started to move, and kept me quickly turning the page to find out what would happen next.

The mystery was very well laid out, with some really good turns along the way. I’m not sure if Det. Reyes is in any of Driscoll’s other books, but if so, I would definitely read them since the way she treated Quinn and this case makes her a wonderful, strong female character.

Since the attack, Quinn Fleming is dealing with traumatic brain injury and has difficulty remembering things.
She compensates by writing things down, having a set routine and putting post it notes on things.When she
sees a man murdered, she realizes she must write everythng down before contacting the police. However, the
body is missing and there is no evidence of a crime. Fortunately, a police detective believes her and offers help.
When the body of the murdered man is found, more questions arise as to who wanted him dead. As Quinn
struggles to recall more details, she is targeted by the killer. Will Quinn recover the details before the murderer
succeeds in killing her? Information on dealing with TBI added to the story and the struggles Quinn faced.
#EchoesofMemory #NetGalley

This story is a bit different than the usual books by the author. It has the intensity and well researched information to help the reader understand the characters and their situations. I found it a bit slower paced than her other books and a bit too much information at times so that it felt like reading a text book. That being said, the slower pacing in the first part of the book allows the reader to really perceive the difficulty Quinn deals with every day to cope with a TBI. Her frustration at witnessing a murder and not being believed is understood. Thankfully, Detective Reyes catches the case and figures out how to work with Quinn. With encouragement from Will, her therapist, she starts working at finding a way to help solve the case. The mystery takes several twists and turns before being solved.

I’ve read other books with similar plots and couldnt get into this one at all. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.

If you are looking for an excellent stand alone suspense, look no further! Sarah Driscoll has written a great one in Echoes Of Memory.

Quinn has a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that she suffered when she was the victim of an assault. Her TBI affects her short term memory and she is struggling with whether she witnessed a murder. She cannot remember if she did or not, and the police cannot find a body.

I have two family members who have TBIs and I was quite impressed with Driscollś research and knowledge about TBI and itś effects.

Thank you to Kensington Books & Net Galley for the audio ARC of this book.
Publication date is July 23, 2024

Wow! This one is a must read. Quinn is such a complex and interesting character! The plot is incredibly unique. There is plenty of suspense and twists. I was drawn in from the beginning and it never let go. I'm a little sad it's a standalone because I wasn't quite ready to let these characters go! Highly recommend.