This book was so good! Another great one from this duo. I’ve always loved Colleen Coble’s books but pairing up together with Rick Acker has been great too! Their books together work so well!

I received an ARC copy of this book from the out and NetGalley and all opinions are my own.

Está narrado por: Katrina, Seb y Dylan. Tiene misterio, romance, secretos, asesinatos, traiciones y segundas oportunidades.


Jason fue asesinado, todos creen que tuvo un accidente automovilístico, pero todo fue causado por un huevo de Satoshi.

Katrina es una exitosa abogada, pero todo últimamente le sale mal, primero su esposo muere, luego su empresa es acusada de fraude, su abuela muere y finalmente descubre que posiblemente su esposo fue asesinado.
Estuvo casada por 3 años, lo extraña mucho y utiliza un botchat para seguir comunicándose con él. Cada que se comunica se siente más cerca de él, lo malo es que esto no la deja avanzar.

Seb es dueño de un restaurante descubre que tiene un medio hermano, tiene una conexión con Kat porque fueron a la misma escuela y además, la abuela de ella lo ayudo a convertirse en chef

Dylan ha tenido una vida dura, está huyendo de la ley y decide acercarse a su medio hermano.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This team did not disappoint in their second book. Definitely on trend with AI and chatbots. I enjoyed the discussion questions at the end and can't wait to introduce this book to my book club. This is going to spark some amazing discussions with my group! How do you let go if you keep hanging on? Great book!

I have adored every book I’ve read by Colleen Coble and this book was no exception. Colleen Coble and Rick Acker were in perfect synch while writing this new book! You cannot tell when one author stops and the other begins. I am not one for more contemporary reads very often but I really enjoyed this one. The AI aspect, Triads, bitcoin and modern day scavenger hunt was really intriguing. I Think I Was Murdered really shows how detrimental AI is, especially to those who are in the grieving process. Right from the prologue you are sucked into this amazing story of possible murder and mystery. You can really tell a lot of time and research went into this book. The Norwegian phrases and family history really add to the book and make you feel at home in Bestamores’. This book has several twists throughout, as well as a bit of a love story. All of which will keep you captivated until the very last page. Honestly, I was a bit saddened that this was a standalone book because I want more of Liv and Seb, also more of the supporting characters. I loved watching Liv and Seb reunite and have their now friendship grow into something more and face several minor and major challenges.
This book is not a cozy mystery but a mystery none the less. I have read a few post that say it’s a cozy mystery when it is not. It is not a psychological thriller either. I’d say it falls right in the middle of the two. It’s a great mystery read that has a bit of everything. Though this book does contain a bit of romance it has no spice at all, but it does make you fall for the two main characters. I would have enjoyed having seen more Christian aspects from Colleen, like I have read in her other books.
Overall, if you are looking for a fast paced, quick, clean read start here and start working your way through Coleen Cobles other books.
Thank you to Netgally, Colleen Coble, Rick Acker and Thomas Nelson Publishing for this ARC. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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I could not put this book down! This was a fast paced, roller coaster ride with many twists and turns. Absolute must read for all thriller and romantic suspense fans!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own." eARC provided NetGalley

I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker is such a fabulous novel. It takes a unique spin on AI suspense. This book is just as brilliant as their first collaboration. I have so many questions about AI after reading this book. I loved this book and can’t recommend it enough. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

This book was so different than my usual read, but it was so good! I was very impressed with the writing style and all the technical aspects of this book.

This, I think, will be a plot we will see more of in the future - AI and it's place in our society.

I found the plot unique and interesting, however the first 70% was definitely a slow burn. Only the last portion I feel coul claim to be a thriller.

While the plot was slow, I enjoyed getting to know the character's and see them develop throughout the story. I feel it's this that made the story as the plot went in many directions with Japanese and Norwegian words thrown in which to be honest just confused the story for me. It was the people that kept me reading.

Definitely an interesting one if technology advances are your thing, with Bitcoin, AI interfaces and other stuff I personally don't understand being one of the main focuses.

Colleen Coble and Rick Acker have done it again! I Think I Was Murdered will keep you guessing until the end. When Katrina’s life is upended by the death of her husband and the loss of her job and an investigation led by the FBI about her job, she doesn’t think she can take much more. Then her dear grandmother dies and she returns home. She is alone and sad and her only relief from grief comes from a chatbot that she uses to “speak” to her dead husband. But when the bot tells her that he was murdered, the real mystery begins. Very well done! Five stars!

Colleen Coble and Rick Acker create brilliant work together… I Think I Was Murdered is a NEW CONCEPT for me and in many ways for the thriller genre. Ultimately,
I think this will be the first of many we will see in the vein of AI infused storylines.

BRACE YOURSELVES!!!

Note: The romantic suspense elements were greatly appreciated and as much of a driving force as the information intake opportunities and the twisty storytelling… Overall, I loved how the various elements worked in a sort of harmony to yield a balanced and intriguing story!

I hope this pair continues to write together!!!

Special thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for the amazing digital review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Pub Day 11/12/24

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With each book I read by this author, I like her more and more. I loved the complexity of the story and the structure of the plot. The characters are rich and unforgettable. It was an excellent read

Pulled in from page one, it was a long night as I could not put “I Think I Was Murdered” down! You would never know this book was written by two people. The amazing characters, intriguing plot and fast moving action keep you reading till the very last word.

I expect we will see many books now with AI being a big part of the story. This one makes a credible attempt to infuse AI into a decent storyline.

Jason is being followed by a car. He loses control and goes over, losing his life. His wife Katrina Foster works as a general counsel at Talk Inc, a tech company which has developed an innovative AI app. It is now a year since Jason died. Katrina has trained the AI app of her company with Jason’s background and voice with permission from the company CTO Liv Tompkins; and speaking to it makes her feel better. The company is struggling though. The CEO David Liang (in relationship with Liv) is missing, and the FBI is investigating the company for fraud. Katrina’s grandmother (Frida Berg, called Bestemor) is serious, and she leaves the bustle of Silicon Valley to visit, but reaches only after she passes away.

As the family – Katrina, her mom, dad and brother Magnus attend the funeral, Katrina meets many people she has known for many years. One of these is Seb Wallace, who runs a restaurant 'The Beacon' and is grateful for the help Bestemor has provided him. Dylan appears on the scene claiming to be Seb’s half-brother, and a DNA test proves that to be correct. As Katrina continues to speak to the AI Bot, it tells her one day “I think I (Jason) was murdered” and spews out some Japanese characters. Seb's dad who lives in a trailer on a 3-acre land remembers a car racing across his farm around the time Jason was to be visiting. A suspicion enters Katrina’s mind that Jason was probably murdered, and she might be in danger as well.

I found the plot to be interesting. The writing is average though and does not really create enough tension. In the afterword, the authors provide a background to the AI and Bitcoin elements of the story. While probable, the reasoning is sketchy – nothing wrong about that for a story such as this. I would have liked to see better character development and procedures in the story.

Overall, a decent story, but falls well short of potential.

Hold onto your seat for a truly unique and thrilling story! Collen Coble and Rick Acker team up again to bring a genuinely thought provoking story based on AI and delayed grief. Katrina is not ready to let go of Jason and with his information loaded into the chatbot, she does not have to. She can “talk” to him everyday. When her world turns upside down and she needs answers more than ever, she has to rely on other people for help and truth. As the heat gets turned up and mounting pressure surrounds her, she partners with Seb on a journey that is both painful and cathartic. There are significant twists and turns that made it impossible to put this book down. I love how modern and relevant this story is; it is so near to possible it is not a stretch to imagine how it all came together. The writing is fresh and seamless. I highly recommend this to those who enjoy thrilling, thought provoking stories with a little romance and a lot of second chances.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

This technology-centered story could have been ripped straight from the headlines! Colleen Coble is one of my favorite authors because her books are always different and keep me on my toes. But this was a departure from anything she's done before, and I loved it.
The main character, Katrina Berg is a young widow who works as an attorney for an AI startup. To test their new chatbot, Katrina uses an app that helps her "talk" to her deceased husband, Jason.
Then, Katrina receives a message from the app stating, "I think I was murdered." Suddenly, Katrina's life is turned upside down. She's determined to find out who murdered Jason, but she has no idea how much danger she's in--and it's getting closer.
When Katrina returns to her hometown in northern California, she requests the help of an old friend, Seb Wallace. Together, they'll plunge into mystery, danger, and even new love.
I fell in love with the atmosphere in Katrina's hometown, even before I fell in love with Seb! This book left me craving waffles, ice cream, and crab cakes.
The story had lots of twists and turns and plenty of action. I thought the characters were great, and I loved the chemistry between Seb and Katrina.
I've never read anything like this before. The AI chatbot and all of the technology made this story so unique and took the mystery to a whole new level for me. This book is perfect for people who love technology--even if they're like me and don't understand it all! You should read this if you're a fan of Colleen already, but if you aren't, this book is the perfect place to start!
I'm so excited to see this new direction from Colleen and Rick Acker, and I can't wait to see more from them!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

The title is an immediate grabber and so the expectation is that this will be a thriller. To some degree it was but after the opening chapter starts off with a bang, things slow way.... way down. There are a LOT and I really mean a LOT of different angles that get thrown all over the place (possibly to throw you off the scent of who is doing what to whom) but it really just makes my head spin. I am not at all versed in AI or bitcoin and there is a good amount of this predominately in this story. I will say that the main characters are likeable and sometimes that can make a story easier to continue reading even when it's bogged down by a lot of technical jargon and use of foreign words (Swedish and Japanese).

Good story but not sure it's my cup of tea.

This book was a gripping, good, spooky, interesting book, i couldnot put this book down. The story was very nail biting.

Katrina has lost her husband, her job, and now her beloved grandmother. Back in her small hometown she connects with old friends while discovering all is not as it seemed. A wonderful Christian suspense!

Be prepared for all the feels and a breakneck pace that keeps you up all night! This one's twisty from atmospheric start to toe curling finish! As a longtime fan of Colleen Coble, I've been waiting for the book that takes me back to her early Rock Harbor books like Haven of Swans. I was lucky enough to receive a free copy of I Think I Was Murdered from Netgalley while I was waiting for it to come out!

I Think I Was Murdered surpasses anything Coble has written before and it's exciting to see her explore new heights with author Rick Acker. The two take what could have been a sweet, small town romance, juxtapose it against Silicon Valley's dark underbelly, then christen it with an international flair that takes attains stylish heights in a tech savvy dream of a story! Every character draws you more deeply into Seb & Katrina's lives. Coble & Acker make nuance use of each to vividly bring to life a shared past while offering clues to their troubling present. The way Norwegian culture peppered throughout had me craving lingonberry covered waffles and Freia chocolate, but listening to the band No. 4 as Katrina fall for Seb and communicates with an AI bot of her dead husband left me too far on the edge of my seat to stop long enough to eat!

✨✨ Book Review ✨✨
📚 I Think I was Murdered
📜 By - Colleen Coble and Rick Acker ✨
Genre- Thriller
Ratings - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5⭐️

Pub Date - Nov 12 2024

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📎"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own." I would like to thank the author for giving me an opportunity to be an arc reader for the book. Thank you @colleencoble , Rick Acker and @netgalley

📎The plot was so good , the book was kinda medium paced for me , and a bit slow to get into first but I loved the writing style , it was so easy to read and I couldn't predict the plot twist in the end ! You get dual Pov , I liked the characters in the story , even the AI !

📎The AI was so well done , honestly I felt it was a real human somehow , I loved little bit of romance in it too, also the authors used Japanese culture and few Japanese terms , which personally was my favourite . Overall I really enjoyed the whole experience and loved the book !

I would totally recommend this book if you want a quick read !!!