A gripping blend of mystery, technology, and emotional depth that hooked me in the beginning. I loved the Norwegian inspired setting that provided a cozy but eerie backdrop. The plot is engaging and full of twists and is a unique concept.
Many thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker is a compelling blend of psychological thriller, tech-driven mystery, and heartfelt drama. The story follows Katrina Berg as she grapples with profound loss, only to be pulled into a gripping investigation when her late husband's AI chatbot drops a chilling message: I think I was murdered.

The premise is fresh and chilling, drawing on current tech anxieties in a way that feels both timely and emotionally resonant. Katrina is a strong, layered protagonist, and the small-town setting provides a warm contrast to the darker elements of the plot. I especially enjoyed the interplay between grief, technology, and trust—it makes you think long after the last page.

While the pacing occasionally slows to explore backstory or family dynamics, the overall suspense and emotional stakes kept me turning pages.
A smart, heartfelt thriller that asks bold questions—definitely worth the read.

I want to thank Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for the advance reader copy of the book for my review.

This book had an interesting premise. It’s centered around AI and how apps can be programmed to imitate people. Katrina loses her husband. They were used as guinea pigs to set up the prototype for the intelligence, so she continues to speak to the AI program and that keeps her in touch with her husband. The AI is telling her that something nefarious happened to cause her husband’s death. She is determined to find the truth.

Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction a for my copy of this book.

I thought this was such an interesting premise and while I fear the future of AI, I enjoyed how it was used here. I didn’t really feel the romance part but loved the suspense part of the novel.

Wow! This story, which is full of mystery, revolves around cryptocurrency and AI. I love all of Colleen Coble’s books. Adding a co-author adds to the greatness of the story. When you combine well-developed characters with great story telling, you have a winner! I was given a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions are entirely my own.
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This book had a twisty and entertaining plot filled with misdirection and suspense. The characters were well developed and believable as the story unfolds. As you race to the end, the story takes on a sinister, unexpected twist!

An absolute masterpiece. This a riveting story that kept me guessing until the final plot twist was revealed.

The characters, their flaws, traumas, and dreams are slowly revealed as the mystery deepens. Was Katrina’s husband murdered? Where did he hide the all important clue? Who is trying to behind it all?

You will not regret picking up this book.

I haven't read much by Ms Coble before, but this was really such an entertaining read. Throughout the book the reader is teased with the details of the death of her husband, was it murder or an accident? I love the way everything played out, and I will definitely read more in future!TB

This book was not exactly what I was expecting, but still very interesting. I’m not totally sold on using an AI chat to talk to dead people, but there was definitely an air of mystery throughout. A different aspect on grief and overcoming loss but still including the typical thriller elements. It’s worth the read!

I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker is a gripping techno-thriller that masterfully intertwines elements of suspense, romance, and cutting-edge technology. The narrative follows Katrina Berg, a legal counsel at an AI chatbot start-up, who is grappling with the recent losses of her husband, Jason, and her grandmother. In her grief, Katrina turns to a sophisticated AI chatbot imbued with Jason's digital footprint, seeking solace in simulated conversations. Her world is upended when the chatbot unexpectedly suggests, "I think I was murdered," propelling Katrina into a perilous quest for the truth.

The novel excels in character development, particularly in portraying Katrina's complex emotional landscape as she navigates loss, technological ethics, and emerging romantic feelings for Seb Wallace, a local restaurateur with his own poignant history. The authors adeptly explore the ethical dimensions of AI, especially its role in processing grief, adding a thought-provoking layer to the suspenseful plot. The setting in North Haven, California, enriched with Norwegian cultural nuances, provides a warm and authentic backdrop that enhances the narrative's depth.

While the central mystery is compelling, some readers may find certain plot developments predictable. Additionally, the integration of multiple subplots occasionally diverts attention from the main storyline, potentially affecting the pacing. Nonetheless, the novel's innovative premise and the seamless blend of technology with human emotion make it a standout read.

Overall, *I Think I Was Murdered* offers a fresh perspective on the mystery genre, skillfully merging modern technological themes with timeless human experiences. It is a recommended read for those who appreciate suspenseful narratives that challenge the boundaries between technology and reality.

Amazing book by Ms. Coble.i couldn’t put it down.
Great storyline. It was very different; but again Ms. Coble grab me from page one.

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


Katrina is a lawyer who works for Talk Inc and one day the FBI come to the office because the CEO of the company David has been doing illegal things and while this is going on Katrina’s grandmother dies and she leaves her the family restaurant which has an apartment above the shop. Katrina goes back to her hometown in New Haven where there are mostly Norwegians. Katrina’s work has created an AI application and her husband that died a year earlier is a bot that Katrina communicates with and the bot tells her that Jason was murdered. After finding clues that Jason left her she figures out that he found an egg with a usb that has a lot of money in bitcoin in it. Katrina falls for Seb who she went to a Sadie Hawkins dance with in high school. Seb has a new half brother that is hiding a secret that he accidentally killed a cop in self defense. Katrina figures out a rogue FBI agent named Hughes works for a crime syndicate and that her best friend and business partner killed her husband over the egg Jason found and she believed belonged to her. Katrina is finally able to move on with Seb and delete the Talk app with the Jason boy off her phone and her brother Magnus is going to be a father.

Wow, A page turner for sure that's hard to put down. The characters introduction of AI in an app to help serve a mystery and a murder was intriguing. The characters are well formed and you can imagine the small town of North Haven where the action occurs. There's mystery, suspense, romance and a few surprises to keep the reader riveted to the outcome.

Although I received a free ARC ebook from net galley and the publisher, all thought expressed are my honest opinions.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for the arc copy of this book. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Katrina Foster returns to her hometown in Northern California after the death of her grandmother and the FBI takes over the tech company she provides legal counsel for. Being back home brings up painful memories of her late husband, who was killed in a car accident a year prior. With the help of a chat AI beta prototype belonging to her company, Katrina discovers that perhaps her husband's death wasn't an accident. Turns out, there are things he never told her: he was in possession of a thumb drive worth billions of dollars that a lot of people are desperate to get their hands on. Using the prototype and the help of friends, Katrina uncovers clues her husband left behind as she tries to avoid her own death.

As a character, Katrina is okay, but Seb is the real star. He had the best character development, especially taking his upbringing into consideration. Katrina took advantage of Seb practically the entire time. I would have liked to see him stand up for himself at some point, but alas he is a golden retriever. I really thought Dylan would be a leech and then stay gone, so his moral compass in the end was refreshing. Liv got what she deserved in terms of being arrested, but readers are left wondering what she was actually sentenced.

The timeline is slightly confusing, and based off of the epilogue it appears the entire book took place over a few months tops. There is a lot jammed into that timeframe, making it feel a bit rushed. Speaking of epilogues, the book would have tied up more loose ends if it had been set farther out from the arrests. Sure, the bad guys were in jail, but did they get sentenced? Do Seb and Katrina make it work? How does Magnus take on parenthood? Rreaders want to know these things.

Overall, the book was entertaining, just rushed. I thought it was well written and edited, finding grammatical errors is very distracting while reading and I cannot recall a single one. I could dicipher which author wrote what, making the story flow nicely.

I Think I Was Murdered is a great suspense that explores the timely topic of developing AI and its possible ramifications on its users. The story starts off with Jason's death and I was quickly invested as Katrina followed the clues he left through a chatbot. When the words I THINK I WAS MURDERED appear, I was captivated. As with all of Coble's books, readers need to buckle in and prepare for a roller coaster of a ride. I felt the plot itself was excellent, with the authors skillfully parceling out clues to their readers. I found the story hard to put down.

The main characters are realistic and well-developed. I love the way the author explored the difficult issue of grief and its hold it can have on one. While this is a story filled with suspense, readers will find it is also a story of family and belonging.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and the author/publisher. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I really wish that I would have liked this more. The plot/ premise seemed amazing and really the parts that involved the plot were great. Katrina is mourning the loss of her husband, and starts to talk to AI as it is sort of the identify of her husband. One day the AI responds "I think I was murdered." At that point Katrina starts on her own investigations. The problem for me was too much story on the side characters. If it focused more on Katrina and Jason's story I would have enjoyed this much more.

This book was good. I'm not a fan of AI so I won't comment on that much. However, I could understand the dependency in her situation. I was surprised with the revelation at the end. I did not see that coming.

After reading the summary for this book, I thought it would be a must read , but unfortunately, it just left me confused. I was drawn in by the concept of AI, especially in one's everyday life, and when you add in a murder, I'm all for it! However, this book was not what I was expecting. The book felt chaotic, with multiple plots and storylines and it was too hard to keep up with.

I couldn't wait to read this book! It sounded so fascinating! Reading the book just confirmed my impression! Katrina was a young widow, her husband having recently died in a car accident. However, she could pretend to talk with him in the form of an AI bot, after his texts, emails, etc. were all downloaded. Once Katrina asked it to tell her something she didn't know, it replied, "I think I was murdered!" That opened Pandora's box to unravel more information about who might have killed him and why. Meanwhile, Katrina's beloved grandmother died, leaving her restaurant to her. She runs into Sebastian, who also runs a successful restaurant. Together they work to unravel the clues, while trying to stay alive, and learning to appreciate each other. What a fantastic book this is!
I appreciate being able to read a complimentary advance copy. The thoughts expressed are my own.

I just don't think this was the book for me. It seemed to have a well developed plot and characters but the concept didn't keep my interest personally. I have been a Colleen Coble reader for a number of years now but this book didn't quite have the same feel as her others as well.