This was really hard for me to finish. It was hard to stay focused on what was going on and it just didn't feel like I was getting the whole story without it bouncing to something else. I was more focused on the switch from what seemed like 3rd person to first person.

A twisty psychological murder mystery where the only witness has memory loss problems and struggles to remember what she actually saw. Great on audio narrated by Cynthia Farrell and perfect for fans of books like Megan Goldin's Stay awake. This was my first by Sara Driscoll and I really enjoyed it! It was taut and thrilling and kept me guessing til the end. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

based on uniqueness of the story, I give it five stars. I felt sometimes it just went on and on. You wanted to feel some kind of way or see a positive outcome. Also relationships with a therapist are a big no

"Echoes of Memory" by Sara Driscoll stands alone and once again showcases Driscoll's talent for maintaining high suspense.

Driscoll skillfully incorporates detailed information about memory loss, keeping it engaging throughout. Despite Quinn's efforts to rebuild her life after an attack and short-term memory loss, she witnesses a murder and strives to help solve it. She uses techniques like writing in a notebook and sketching glimpses from her dreams or memories that surface during the day.

I initially worried that Quinn's repetitive review of events might become monotonous, but after the beginning, Driscoll kept it interesting. Although the story started a bit slow for me, it picked up pace once Det. Reyes was introduced, and I quickly turned pages to see what would happen next.

The mystery was well-crafted with some excellent twists along the way. I'm not sure if Det. Reyes appears in any of Driscoll's other books, but if so, I would definitely read them. Her handling of Quinn and this case makes her a wonderful, strong female character.

This is an exciting crime/mystery/thriller book!
The main character’s short term memory was lost because of a horrible attack that she had months earlier. Because of this, she has to write herself notes in order to remember things. Through these notes and drawing pictures, as well as some flashbacks, she is able to help piece together a crime.
This book is filled with action and isn’t a dull read! A lot of the story does focus on her traumatic brain injury and memory loss though. I enjoyed the writing style of the author; it’s fun and easy to understand.
I listened to the audio version and the narrator did a very good job!

Thank you to NetGalley for an audio copy of this fun mystery!

Thank you RB Media, Sara Driscoll and Netgalley for the audio arc of Echoes of Memory.
Narrated by Cynthia Farrell

Quinn Flemming, a florist witnesses a murder. The problem is after she was attacked several months before, she suffers from post traumatic memory loss so she can't retain memories. By the time the crime was reported and the police arrive, there is no body and just a few details written on a pad. With the help of her note book, DSI Reyes and a self help group for Brain damage victims. They slowly put together pieces of the puzzle from written details and sketches as Quinn's memories start to flashback.

I really enjoyed this mystery/thriller. It is more mystery but it's very intriguing all the same. The plot line gets straight into what Quinn witnessed and the multitude of emotions and feelings that she experiences while trying to help herself and the police. I really enjoyed the dynamics between DSI Reyes and Quinn. Reyes almost dismissing her because of no evidence was found at the scene but takes heed and slowly helps Quinn believe in herself, her ability of drawing which opens her up for her memories to break through. I feel that this book airs of the side of almost cosy mystery but its the thriller elements keeps it psychological.

4 stars

What do you do when your own mind betrays you? Quinn Fleming is trying to figure out that very thing. Suffering from limited memory loss after surviving a traumatic attack, Quinn can no longer retain short term memories.

So, when she finds herself witnessing a murder, she has the presence of mind to record everything that she sees down in some scribbled notes, knowing full well that she will not remember anything the following day. And to make matters worse, when the police investigate the scene, there is no evidence to indicate that anything ever happened there.

The incident has also somehow made Quinn realise that there is some kind of link between her memory loss and the events that she has just witnessed. The problem is, the perpetrater also knows that - so unless Quinn can get to the bottom of this quickly, she may find herself in danger once again.

Armed with only her notes from a crime that she doesn't remember, she must find the elusive answers behind the mystery of her own condition as well as the murder that has just been committed.

This is a fast moving and suspenseful story. Well narrated and based on a fascinating premise, it successfully holds the readers attention throughout. this one gets 3.5 stars.

I enjoyed this book overall. The story was interesting and fast-paced, and I appreciated the insight into traumatic brain injuries. The author did a fantastic job explaining Quinn’s condition and illustrating the challenges she faced after her attack. The end wasn't anything to rave about, but I like that it was well explained.

On the downside, some explanations and descriptions felt a bit long-winded. Since I was listening to the audiobook, I occasionally found myself drifting off when the narrative became overly detailed and slightly boring. While thorough descriptions are helpful for understanding, I don’t need to know every single thing the character sees on the street if it doesn’t significantly add to the story. Also, some of the dialogue seemed too formal or detached for characters who were familiar with each other and experiencing stressful and traumatic situations.

The narration was just okay for me. Even though the detective was described as having a husky voice, I often forgot she was female because her parts were read very similarly to the male voices. At times, I wasn’t sure if it was her or Will speaking if I happened to drift off. Additionally, some of the reading felt a bit robotic and overly formal during dialogue.

Wow This was a fast paced , twisty , entertaining suspense . I was engaged the whole time , I really liked the narration , keeping me listening to each chapter , I liked the info given also about memory , and our brains so it was a bit educational to . I really liked that there were two strong independent woman characters , a really good read!

3.5 stars for me. Very well written thriller that had me hooked throughout the entire book. This is my first read from this author and looking forward to more.

ADC audiobook provided in exchange for an honest review.

The narration on this book really helped bring the characters to life for me! She was clear and concise and it was very easy to follow along to the story. I liked the premise even thought I’ve seen it a lot over the years. Girl was involved in accident, has no memory, works with detective to try to figure out what happened. There’s more to it with this story and i enjoyed the twists and that I didn’t know what was coming! If you like psychological thrillers and mysteries, check this book out!

Echoes of Memory by Sara Driscoll and narration by Cynthia Farrell is about Quinn Flemming’s struggles as she tries to navigate life after an attack that left her with serious memory issues. So serious she has no ability to retain memory of anything that currently happens. So post-it notes and a daily journal are her ways of navigating life. When she witnesses a murder she hurriedly writes it all down before she forgets she saw it. By the time the police arrive she can only read them her notes. Since the body is gone and she's reading what happened they doubt her story. However, the man who did the killing may have known he was witnessed and now is Quinn his next victim?
The narrator did a wonderful job of telling the story, keeping you interested, and depicting the different voices. Her pace was perfect and her inflections were excellent.
I absolutely recommend this book! The characters were all great and believable. The story gripping, really putting you there with Quinn in her struggle to overcome the serious life changes after her attack. The frustration and embarrassment she felt along with the loneliness. Writing this was mastery, keeping it real, understandable, and consistent.
I thank NetGalley and RBmedia for this opportunity to listen and review. No matter if you read or listen to this book you will enjoy this mystery thriller.

"Echoes of Memory" by Sara Driscoll is an exhilarating standalone mystery that delves into the harrowing world of post-traumatic amnesia. The protagonist, Quinn Fleming, a San Diego florist, finds herself in a uniquely terrifying predicament: she is the only witness to a murder she cannot remember. Driscoll expertly crafts a story that is suspenseful and emotionally gripping, as Quinn relies on her handwritten notes and razor-sharp wits to solve the crime and save her life.
The plot is expertly paced, with each revelation pulling the reader deeper into the mystery.
Driscoll's writing is sharp and engaging, making "Echoes of Memory" a true page-turner. The blend of psychological intrigue and thrilling suspense ensures that readers will be hooked from the very first page. Fans of mystery and suspense will find this novel hard to put down.

I'm always intrigued by tales involving memory loss. Actually, we all experience memory loss all of the time ... it's not just ChatGPT that hallucinates. Every time we retrieve memories, we change them. And the memories we encode in our brains at any given time are subject to all kinds of inner and outer influences. C'est la vie. Here we have a mystery-thriller involving a lead who's suffered head trauma and has anterograde amnesia, but is recovering. Then she witnesses a murder. Probably. She's also an artistic talent. That comes in handy.

I felt this story was interesting but perfunctory. It's written by a true crime reporter under a pen name. There's a lot of info-dumping, especially at the end when the killer is discovered. The whole story is overlong, with so much time spent on the lead figuring this and that out. Felt like I was sitting at a desk job. And this happens several times over. We don't need this minutiae. This was a bit of a lost opportunity ... I kept waiting for hints that the lead was either leading us astray or herself or others, but that never cropped up.

Spoilery comments: Really glad that none of the main cast, including the lead, were the perpetrators. The take on amnesia feels legit, with the lead losing most of her friend group, who weren't really her friends, and struggling with the frustrations as well as acknowledging the bliss that comes from not remembering certain things, especially recent things.

On the narration ... overall, well done, but the female detective sounded like a gruff dude (which confused me and made me lol in equal number) and also indistinguishable from the head of the support group.

This one will be appreciated by crime thriller lovers who are tired of tropes and perhaps wish for a more encyclopedic narrative.

Echoes of Memory was fantastic! Quinn’s habit of constantly shifting back-and-forth and questioning herself was actually more fun for the reader than it sounds like it should be. The mystery of “whodunnit” was elevated by Quinn’s frustrating memory struggles. I also enjoyed the change in perspectives between characters. Detective Reyes is one tough cookie when she wants to be. The star of the book, however, is the flowers. I’m impressed by the authors “flowery” descriptions of Quinn’s floral arrangements.

I enjoyed how this was a slightly different take on a police procedural, focusing more on the victim helping the police solve her case.

This book centers around Quinn who witnesses a murder. The only problem is that she has short term memory loss because she was the victim of her own violent attack. She immediately wrote down the details and called the police. Each day she has to relive the traumatic event as if she is finding out for the first time.

I liked Quinn as a character and appreciated her strong support network.

I also appreciated the author's attention to detail and accuracy when it came to police procedurals. I have read so many that are just off the wall wrong.

I thought the narrator did a fantastic job capturing the essence of all the characters.

Overall, it was an interesting read.

I loved this book! It was fast paced, suspenseful, and the FMC was truly remarkable! After suffering a head injury from a random assault, the FMC witnesses a murder a few months later. Since she hasn’t recovered her memories from her assault, and has trouble forming new memories, she keeps everything in a notebook. Immediately after the incident, she writes everything down to keep a detailed record of events. Between reporting the crime to the police & attending her group therapy sessions, she falls into a rabbit hole & things start to fall into place. There’s so much more I’d like to add, but can’t without giving away significant spoilers. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and RBMedia for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Quinn was attacked one night and brutally beaten and to this day, months later she does not remember a thing about the attack or anything afterwards. In order for Quinn to remember even the simply things about her life and job, she must keep post-it notes and a journal of important details. Here memory only holds for about an hour and then it is like it never happened. Quinn relies on the journal to itemize each thing she must do at work and her day to day activities. Once night after following her notes in the journal she takes out the garbage at the flower store she works at so that she can close up for the night. As she enters the alley, she witnesses a brutal attach of a man being murdered and thrown into a van. She takes cover behind a dumpster but she is not sure if she has been spotted as the attacker turns around and looks down the alley. Quinn immediately writes all the information she witnessed into her journal and then calls the cops. However, they are reluctant to believe her because she cannot tell them what happened without referring to her notes. The story takes us on the journey of Quinn trying to work with the police to find out who this man was and who murdered him all while trying to stay safe from the attacker.

*Many thanks to Sara Driscoll, RBMedia, and NetGalley for a free audiobook in exchange for my honest review.*
An average, in my opinion, thriller based on the idea of a person who witnesses a crime but whose memory does not allow her to remember the details. It sounds good, however, the dialogues between the main character and the doctor and the detective are too long, and their aim is to explain the neurological aspect of the woman's health issues. It started well, but somewhere in the middle I lost interest.

Ooooooooo this was good! I enjoyed the mystery, thrill, and suspense of this story. The development of the friendships and characters throughout the story were interesting. The author definitely did a good job of adding in background type of information regarding the brain and what happens after a traumatic brain injury. This one sucked me in and I didn’t want to stop listening to it.