I went into this expecting a bit of a murder mystery but what I got was an emotional story about the fall out of losing someone you love and how everyone picks up the pieces. This was moving and at times so wholesome. The narration was wonderful and it was such an easy audio book to listen to, I couldn’t put it down.

Many thanks to Netgalley, HarperCollins Focus, and the author, for the ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Every moment since is a multiple POV book that switches between 2 time periods, the current one where the cold case of the missing Davy Malcour has been reopened and the past 21 years ago where Davy is out with his brother to play not knowing that it might the last time he may be playing with his brother.

This book is very heavy on the emotions, from yearning, loss, trauma, guilt, there is so much dealt by so many characters. I was apprehensive about listening to it after I realized that there are a lot of POVs, but narrators did such a great job, bring together the story with all the emotions and drama, and a good bit of the suspense. The full cast added so much more flair to the audiobook.

I felt that the characters were portrayed particularly in an unlikeable way with the 'hurt people, hurt people' in forefront. The way the grief spreads its talons and sinks into people making it sometime impossible to breather and about how closure and answers are required to start the healing process.

The mystery in itself was pretty good, as it did keep me guessing till atleast 75% which in my opinion is a successful mystery. Overall a good mystery with some depth of emotion. Fair warning though it does take off slow.

TW: Loss of child/ sibling, parental abandonment/ separation, etc.

This is a sad and heavy story about how profoundly lives are impacted and changed by the disappearance of a young boy. As a mother, I can't imagine living life day after day not knowing where my child is or whether they're alive or dead and/or being well taken care of. The lack of answers and grief would probably drive me to insanity. Overall, this story was very slow to build up and the ending was, I don't know, realistic but unsatisfying? There are a lot of POVs to sort through but the audiobook narration was very well done.

Wow! This book totally took me by surprise and in a good way. Young Davey disappears on a kids game night with his older brother. 20 plus years later, everyone from that dreadful night is still haunted from this event. Everyone has a different side to tell, and with a number of kids from that night and those in town; still no answers on what happened to Davey came to light. Until his beloved jacket is found. His family is again spotlight of the press as his older brother struggles with his continuous guilt. This book I had no clue what happened to him till the very end. Great suspense book with a strong tie of family and effects of a traumatic event can do to it.

Tragedy changes people. It ripples outward, affecting more than just the usual suspects. It captures the families with the biggest waves, the friends and acquaintances, and still others, too, as reality struggles back into equilibrium. Simply bearing witness to something is enough, sometimes, to change someone. And for anyone involved, it can calcify even the most innocent things into something to be held close like a secret. Words muttered by instinct; others unspoken. Guilt somehow osmotically bleeds into everyone surrounding tragedy. Because it's not just one story, is it? Everyone has their own. Every Moment Since is a brilliant and compelling crime suspense novel that captures these truths, and others, so well through an emotional character driven narrative.

Eleven-year-old Back to the Future obsessed Davy Malcor disappeared one night over twenty years ago. Now, his iconic jacket has been found, and the case is no longer cold. His brother, who now makes a living off of his tell (almost) all book, comes back to town to be with his family as the investigation ramps back up. It is the formative unsolved case for the town of Wynotte North Carolina. There was never any evidence for conviction, but rumor has power too, and the town has its suspect, who never did leave town.

This story was so profound for me. It is not about the solving of a decades-old cold case, it is about the repercussions the disappearance of one little boy had on a whole community of people. The father who could not let go of hope to a level of personal detriment, the mother in denial of deep-rooted resentments, the brother, parading around behind a facade of the truth for a living. The sculptor, the girl next door, the young girl who was the last to see Davy alive...it is such a rich and compelling story with layers that resound through time. It is a study, in some sense (as I suppose all novels are), of human nature.

I loved the jumping perspective. Getting into the heads of so many characters was so interesting, as each one seemed to focus on a different aspect of the tragedy. It also kept the pacing and suspense wound tight. I was lucky to be granted an advanced listening copy by the publisher and netgalley, and the full cast did an excellent job giving life to each of the characters. I couldn't stop listening!

I have been enjoying reading suspense novels more and more as the days grow shorter, and this one is one of the best I've read. If you are a fan of the genre at all, you'll want to get your hands on a copy. I can't wait to read more from Marybeth Mayhew Whalen.

The audio narration is superb with unique voices for the full cast of characters. This novel will appeal to fans of William Kent Krueger and Chris Whittaker. It is about how a family moves on with life after a tragedy. For years they have stayed hopeful that Davy was still out there somewhere, so is getting closure better than not knowing where he’s been all along?

Everyone that was there in Wynotte, NC, felt some guilt about what they should have done or not done. There is an artist trying to clear his tarnished name, a brother who has written a memoir of a partial remembrance of his side of the story, the girl next door who questions what might have been, and the Police Public Relations officer who was secretly the last person to see Davy before he disappeared.

Every Friday for over a decade, Davy’s mother, Tabitha, writes down her regrets of the week; her list of “Je ne regrette rien". Its an attempt to live by the French saying "I regret nothing.” But it is not until she consciously realizes how to love the people in her life who are still living, that the number of regrets start to dwindle.

4.5 stars

A quick read - easy to follow the characters and plot. I loved the multiple points of view. It brought to light some of the hardships and emotions that come with losing a loved one - particularly a child. A very tough and dark topic but the author did an excellent job of approaching it with the seriousness and respect it deserves. The pace of the plot was steady - there were never any dull moments. I enjoyed the entire unfolding. I had ideas throughout as to what I suspected happened but none of my predictions were correct. I was completely shocked by the twist at the end and I love when a book can give me that. At many times the emotions felt so raw and genuine that I forgot I was listening to a fictional story as it felt more like a documentary of a true crime case.
I did listen to the audiobook and the narration was 5 stars! Multiple narrators for the points of view which I absolutely love. I feel like this is such a crucial detail with an audiobook that makes distinguishing characters so effortless. The tone and speed of the narrators were steady and easy to listen to. One of the male narrators reminded me of the narrators from many of my favorite 90s movies like The Sandlot and it gave that book this nostalgic feel that I loved. Annunciation was perfect. No complaints at all with the narration.
Thanks to NetGalley, Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, Harper Muse Publishing, and Harper Muse Audiobooks for the ARC and ALC and the chance to give my honest feedback!

✨Book Review✨

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: Audiobook
Speed: 1.25 - 1.5x

Our story begins after the disappearance of 11-year-old Davy Malcor, who was last seen by his brother, TJ, and Anissa in an abandoned field with kids playing at night. When Davy’s jacket is found 20 years later, the once cold case is reopened. Davy’s older brother, TJ, is now a bestselling memoir author, while Anissa is a public information officer for the police on the case. Chapters are told from the past and present from both protagonists, as well as Tabitha Weaver, Davy and TJ’s mother, and Gordon Swift, the man suspected of hurting Davy. Readers are taken on a twisty rollercoaster ride to uncover the truth and bring Davy home, all while experiencing the aftermath of a missing child, the emotions playing behind the scenes, and the secrets that each character holds to their heart.

Highlights:
⭐️ Dual POV chapters from multiple protagonists from the past and present
⭐️ Engaging, developing plot that gets more intricate while listening
⭐️ Emotional connection with protagonists
⭐️ Different perspective than other thrillers. As a listener/reader, we experience the aftermath of the family missing a child as well as what the person accused experienced.
⭐️ The twist. I was shocked!

Pitfalls:
❌ It was a bit slow in the beginning but picked up about 25% through.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Muse Audiobooks for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

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I enjoyed the idea of this book, but all together I think it didn't work very well.

This book had a really slow pacing and the ending was a big no for me.

I still can't accept the lack of info and details of what happened. It seems like something is missing.

3* rounded up.

A mystery book that revolves around Davy Malcor's disappearance more than 20 years ago and the aftermath. The book focuses more on family dynamics, showing the aftermath of Davy's disappearance and how it affected all the members of his family and their relationships with each other. Especially that of his mom, Tabitha, and his older brother, TJ — both narrators of the story.

The 2 other narrators are Anissa — she has a connection to Davy when they were kids and to his family now that the case has been reopened, and Gordon — the man who was suspected of the crime.

I loved that this was a full cast audio and enjoyed listening to the POV from each of the main characters, both past and present.

It was a bit predictable and I had guessed early on in the book who was responsible for Davey's death, so it wasn't much of a thriller in my opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ALC.

This book is about the tragic disappearance of an 11-year-old boy named Davy. The 20 year old cold case is reopened when someone finds Davy's old jacket. What follows is a character-driven novel about how Davy's disappearance affected various people in his community. The story is told from multiple POV with current characters remembering their experience of that night. It's explores their grief and emotions as well as how the aftermath shaped them into the people they are present day. It's a haunting, powerful narrative about child disappearance.

I found the ending pretty underwhelming. It wasn't a big reveal or the height of suspense. However, after reflection, this book was never really a whodunnit. It's more an exploration of grief and emotion amid tragedy. The specific circumstances around Davy's disappearance weren't critical to that narrative. However, I felt there were other elements and secrets introduced for the sake of suspense which weren't necessary if it wasn't a thriller. Specifically along Anissa's storyline. Either give readers a bigger, more dramatic ending or leave out suspense devices altogether.

I received an ARC of the Audiobook from NetGalley. It was great! I always love a book read by a cast and this was especially impactful since there were multiple POV. Initially I really disliked the Thaddeus narrator but as the book progressed I found the character to be unlikeable and often intolerable and so the voice fit IMO.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. #EveryMomentSince #NetGalley

NC setting. Multiple points of view. Not a rip through and forget it read. Enjoyable and thoughtful. Mostly likable characters, haven’t felt that way in a while. I think most people will enjoy this one. Especially on audio, easily consumable. Thank you for the chance to preview the ALC

What happened to Davy Malcor? The multiple points of view were confusing at first, but they all came together.

Since Davy vanished 20 years ago, several people's lives were impacted in ways they couldn't have ever imagined. His family still hopes for answers, especially now that his jacket has been found.

The pacing was slow throughout, but I enjoyed reading it nonetheless. However, I was disappointed by the ending, as everyone seemed to just accept what happened. I had expected more anger and disbelief from those affected by Davy's disappearance.

Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins Focus | Harper Muse

This was a pretty sad, heavy story. As a mother it was difficult to read at times. Very well written with great character development. 4 stars from me:

I really enjoyed this crime/mystery novel, featuring an amazing and full cast of audiobook narrators. This is my first book by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen and it won't be my last.

Publisher's Blurb: "A small Southern town. An ordinary Saturday night. A little boy disappears without a trace. Everyone in Wynotte, North Carolina, knows the name Davy Malcor. Knows the video clip of him juggling four balls....Knows the Marty McFly jacket his mother made for his birthday that he wore proudly, and often. But no one knows what happened to him the night he went missing more than twenty years ago. When the jacket is unexpectedly uncovered, the cold case reopens, and Davy's family is thrust into yet another media storm. Thaddeus Malcor, Davy's older brother, created the life of his dreams by writing a bestselling memoir about his family's experience and is enjoying success and notoriety as a result, even if the memoir doesn't quite reveal the whole story."

Pros: What worked for me: the well-developed, mostly likeable, characters and a setting both cozy and foreboding, since in a "normal" small town in North Carolina, a young boy could go missing without a trace for so many, many years.

Small Con: I really enjoyed the entire novel with one exception and that was too much time spent on Davy's brother Thaddeus, who I found to be a depressing, self-centered, sad man. But that portion isn't the whole of the story, so don't let that stop you! And perhaps you'll enjoy Thaddeus more than I did. I really enjoyed all the other characters so much, including the young female, the parents, and many townspeople...

I LEFT A NOTE FOR THE GOODREADS LIBRARIANS TO ADD THE AUDIOBOOK TO THE AUTHOR'S PAGE.

I really enjoyed the underlying theme of renewal for all of our characters here. Davey’s loss created a gaping hole in their lives, and the years of confusion and lack of answers took its toll. The multiple character POV worked well here— to see the varied reactions of mother, brother, friend and how they worked through their own grief. That emotion was displayed accurately from my own experience with it, including the isolation from others and the pause in self development when holding onto a memory.
I liked this book, and it worked well in audio format, but there was something that felt like it was missing for me. I didn’t feel satisfied or relieved when finding out the truth of Davey’s disappearance, but I felt agitated. I can see how it works with the rest of the story as a whole, but it felt muted in comparison to what led up to it, and the emotional response of the characters felt too simple when the truth really involved so much betrayal and dishonesty.
What I can say is that the author’s note was genuine and kind, and I can see how this is a representation of processing thoughts on paper. It is clear that Whalen wants to respect the lives of those who have lived through such a traumatic experience, and I give her so much credit for taking on a difficult topic.

When a child goes missing and isn't found...this affects so many people in so many ways. In this case it affects four the most profoundly. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC/audiobooks.

Thank you, HarperMuse, for the ALC.

I find the writing really cosy and well paced. It’s fast paced when required and slowed down when there’s emotions to deal with.

The narrators are really good. I would totally recommend the audiobook!

The plot is well executed and the characters are quite well written.

I would suggest you to take your time while reading this book. The ending is somewhat not as quite satisfactory as expected during the entire read. However, it is a well written story and gets quite emotional.

This book is mostly a mystery that revolves around Davy Malcor's disappearance more than 20 years ago. It has a very slow build-up and the reveal was kind of lacking for me, it's not quite mind-blowing if you compare it to other crime mystery books so I don't know if I would really consider this a thriller.

Honestly, the book focuses more on family dynamics, showing the aftermath of Davy's disappearance and how it affected all the members of his family and their relationships with each other. Especially that of his mom, Tabitha, and his older brother, TJ — both narrators of the story.

The 2 other narrators are Anissa — she has a connection to Davy when they were kids and to his family now that the case has been reopened, and Gordon — the man who was suspected of the crime.

Since this has multiple POVs, I loved that it was also a full-cast audiobook. I think it enhances my connection and understanding of a character when I can actually hear their thoughts from their own voice.

Overall, this was a beautifully written novel about a family and a whole community after experiencing a tragic loss and how they found closure after many years and navigated towards forgiveness and healing.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy. I think I am in the minority and did not enjoy this book. I had a difficult time connecting to the characters and almost didn’t finish.