Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an early digital ARC copy of The Girl Who Survived by Nichole Severn. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I will definitely be checking out more. I cannot wait until the second book comes out in this series. The girl who survived is the first book in the FBI mystery series featuring Leigh Brody, a FBI behavioral analyst . She is forced to return to her hometown because of a copycat murder that is linked to her past in which her dad was accused of murdering, her brother and another boy, now the killings have begun again with eerie similarities. I found this book to be fast paced and intense and I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to readers. The end of the book definitely had some twist I did not see coming.

This is a great start to a Suspense Thriller series. From the beginning until the end it keeps you wanting to know what is going to happen next, who is guilty, etc. It has some surprising and shocking moments up until the end of the book too. FBI Agent Leigh Brody moved away from her hometown in Lebanon New Hampshire when her brother Troy and his Best friend Derrick Garrison were murdered. Now 20 years later she is called in to help investigate some new murders that have just been committed in her hometown again. Her father was found guilty of murdering her brother and his friend but Leigh has always known he didn’t kill them. Leigh hopes that going back to her hometown while helping investigate the new murder cases that she can prove her Dad is innocent and free him from prison. This is the first book of the Leigh Brody series. I am looking forward to continuing this series when the next book comes out! Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for giving me a ARC of this book to read and review.

Thank you Netgalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC. This is my honest opinion and review.

Okay, this one was good. Agent Brody has a troubled past. Her brother and his best friend were horrifically murdered as young teenagers. Her dad was sent to prison for it, but she fought everyday to prove her father was innocent of the hideous crimes. Now she is working with the FBI, the killer is back- or is he? Two adult bodies have shown up similar MO, just as horrific. Can Agent Brody and the local PD help catch this killer?

This one had me hooked. The twists and turns were truly well done. I had an idea that the killer was someone working the case, but I had the wrong person picked out.. and then the twist reveal at the very end had me realize how wrong I was about that person! I really enjoyed how the author was able to do a good job of keeping Chandler's real identity a secret until the very end. He is in it just enough that it makes you think there is going to be something special about him, but not enough to get your suspicions too high. This was a satisfying thriller, and I am very much looking forward to the next 2 novels with Agent Brody.

5/5 stars- well done.

Terrific read! I couldn’t put it down. I was immediately engaged with the constant suspense throughout the book. Highly recommend!

I love Nichole Severn's writing style. It keeps you turning the pages with characters that are realistic and believable. This is a well written thriller that introduces a strong female lead who doesn't back down from anyone. I thought I had guessed who the killer was, but I was shocked as the truth came out. I would highly recommend it. I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.

FBI staffer, Leigh Brody's past resurfaces in the creepiest of ways. After a body is found marked with her name, she's called back to her small home town. Traumatic memories resurface - including those where she found her little brother murdered and her father going to prison for it. She never believed her father was guilty and that's plagued her for years. It was enthralling to "join" Leigh on her quest for answers about the crimes, past and present.

Thanks to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Nichole Severn for the eARC.

Wow! This is a super-twisted police procedural with interesting plotting and lots of red herrings and surprises along the way. I had one twist figured out but the rest were a great surprise. Told from the perspective of FBI Criminologist Leigh Brody, this story pulls you in fast. Leigh is returning to the hometown she fled after her father was convicted of murder, and a dead body is found with similarities to the murders her father was convicted of. The residents mostly resent her presence after her years of trying to prove her father's innocence stained the town's image. Combine that hate with another internal conflict within the detective's personal life, and the suspense is ratcheted off the charts. I highly recommend this one for fans of crime and psychological thrillers.

This book was a true gift to suspense readers. I really loved FBI agent Brody, and can’t wait to read about her next case.

The Girl Who Survived by Nichole Severn is by far, onee of the best books I have read this year so far! With all the action and plot twists jam packed into this story, the reader will definitely be unable to put this book down, even for a couple of minutes, for fear of missing even one little detail, same as one would in a 1990's television show. The details described in this book are so vivid, the characters so full of life, the readers are practically living inside the book, and going along for an actual ride as the story takes place. Book two, The Vanishing Wife, can't come out soon enough!

It has been two decades since Leigh stumbled upon her twelve-year-old brother Troy's lifeless body, a haunting discovery that led to her father's arrest for the crime. Despite the legal outcome, Leigh never truly believed her father was guilty. Her relentless pursuit of the truth nearly cost her everything...

Now employed by the FBI, Leigh is summoned back to New Hampshire when a string of copycat crimes unfolds. The perpetrator leaves behind a chilling signature: a plastic army figurine, identical to the one found with Troy's body, bearing a sinister inscription—Leigh's name.

This investigation cuts deeper than any Leigh has encountered before, plunging her into a relentless pursuit of justice. Determined to hold the right individual accountable this time, Leigh confronts her own past as she races to decipher overlooked clues and prevent another tragedy. But as another child vanishes, Leigh must confront her darkest memories to unmask the predator and ensure justice prevails.

Prepare for a gripping crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, complete with an unexpected twist that will leave you reeling. A must-read for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan, and A.J. Rivers, this book promises an exhilarating ride you won't soon forget.

I have been on a bit of a thriller/murder mystery kick lately and this book scratched that itch! It was dark and grity while being so entertaining. I was hooked from the start and loved that I couldn't quite tell where the book was heading. The thing I hate most is a predictable thriller and this was not that! I loved Leigh and her journey, it was a great read.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Hooked from the very start. This book is full of suspense. The characters are very believable and connect well with each other. I thought I had guessed who the murderer was half way through the book, but I was so wrong!!!! What a brilliant ending to a fantastic book. Can’t wait for the next book in the Leigh Brody F.B.I

Great read, thoroughly enjoyed the quest taken by Leigh Brody to discover who is behind the copycat killings of her brother and his friends years ago. The book takes Leigh back to her childhood town where she left after the horrific murders rocked the community. Although there are a lot of characters and you do need to concentrate, it's a compelling read. Thanks to Net Galley for the advanced copy

"The Girl Who Survived" kicks off a riveting new crime thriller series with a compelling storyline that hooks readers from the start. FBI Agent Leigh Brody returns to her hometown in New Hampshire when a body is discovered with a disturbing clue linking back to her past. Driven to uncover the truth behind her brother's murder and her father's imprisonment, Leigh embarks on a relentless quest for justice, unravelling a complex web of mystery and danger.

Despite the familiar trope of a protagonist returning to their hometown to solve a personal case, the novel excels in building tension and intrigue. The atmospheric setting, the protagonist's dogged determination, and the well-paced narrative keep the reader engaged throughout.

With a gripping plot, unexpected twists, and palpable suspense, "The Girl Who Survived" lays a strong foundation for the series ahead. A promising start that captivates and leaves readers eager for more.

Special thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC copy.

Quick read, I loved the plot it kept me hooked and I enjoyed the twist at the end. I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

I really enjoyed this book by Niche Severn. it was a page turner and it absorbed me to the very end.
I can't wait to read more about sleigh and her cases.
what an ending!

Loved the characters, great plot with lots of doubt about the integrity of the investigators, past and present and excellent twist at the end!

This book didn't sustain my attention and I had to push myself to continue. I felt there was a lot of "telling and not showing," and I found the dialogue to be a bit hokey. What you would see on daytime television and not realistic.

Solid 4.5 stars for this one.
Quick read, great story and amazing plot twist at the end.
Looking forward to the rest of the serie.

100% recommendation for this book for those who love a fast paced murder mystery. Unputdownable with so many twists and turns throughout

Can’t wait for the next book in series

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