Riveting & heartbreaking story of a missing child and a family at the center of it all dealing with the loss, the grief that comes and the eventual closing of the case. Big thank you to NetGalley, Marybeth and Harper Muse for the eARC audiobook copy! I loved it!

What to Expect:
⭐ Multiple POV
⭐ Past and Present Storylines
⭐ Missing child case turned murder investigation
⭐ A family torn apart from the loss
⭐ A typical subject wrongfully accused
⭐ An unexpected murder and investigation

My Thoughts:
This story was absolutely riveting. The multiple point of view story telling really requires you to dig in to the story. You will miss things if you don't! You have to stay on top of who is the current story teller and how it relates to the overall story being told. I imagine this might be easier with a physical copy, but with two narrators in dual telling it wasn't hard I just had to back track to make sure I remembered who was the current speaker.

This family breaks my heart. It is every single parents worst nightmare. In this case there is so much guilt and not just of the family. There is guilt for those in their lives who were a part of the evenings events and unfolding of the main event. There is guilt by those as secondary characters and even those of the community surrounding the main family.

Hearing TJs story through the memoir but then also what we hear from him directly through out his story telling is just heartbreaking. Truly heartbreaking for any and all involved. While most will find the ending a surprising and the actual truth of all events unfolding from that night, there is a bittersweetness that comes with the case closing. Seeing the family as a whole back together as one unit, supporting each other, physically and emotionally holding each other up is so moving.

I truly enjoyed this story. I loved where the author comes from in wanting to have written it. True reminders of some of the children that went missing who really earmarked what missing children cases would look like for years to come.

Synopsis:
Everyone in Wynotte, North Carolina, knows the name Davy Malcor. Knows the video clip of him juggling four balls, "All at the very same time!" 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. But at the heart of the story are four people forever changed by one single 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. Tabitha Malcor, his mother, is divorced and living alone, advocating for victims' rights and faithfully cataloging her regrets each week, never including her biggest regret of all. Anissa Weaver was just a kid herself when Davy went missing, and her connection to him is one she cannot reveal as she serves as the Malcor family's Public Information Officer. And, long suspected in Davy's disappearance, Gordon Swift has kept his head down and scraped together a decent life. But the new attention to the case makes it impossible to hide from the public, and the past.

A mystery when a boy goes missing and twenty years later who did it and why is still unknown. When the cold case is reopened the past is brought up again and old and new suspects are brought to light. This book is compelling with lots of twists and turns you never see the end coming.

"Every Moment Since" is a slow-burn small-town mystery, A cold case 20 years later, and they are figuring things out. This is a multiple POV narrative, narrated by a full cast. While most of the story revolves around Davy's older brother, Thaddeus, Davy's mother, and the police, grief itself is portrayed so pervasively that it's almost a character itself. There's a melancholic weight to this novel that feels both undeniable and inevitable. I enjoyed the mystery, and the fact that the plot wasn't cookie-cutter predictable.

This was a really interesting read. I enjoyed it and would recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins, and Marybeth Mayhew Whalen for the audiobook preview.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for providing me with a free audiobook copy of Every Moment Since in exchange for an honest review.

I don’t typically enjoy stories with multiple points of view, but the full cast of narrators made it much easier to follow and added depth to each character's perspective. The narration brought the story to life in a way that might not have been as engaging in a standard format.
The story itself was solid, and while the mystery aspect didn’t completely grip me, it still held my interest throughout. The pacing and writing kept me invested, and I found the characters compelling enough to want to see how their stories unfolded.
Overall, Every Moment Since is a well-executed audiobook with strong narration that makes it a worthwhile listen, especially for fans of multi-POV storytelling.

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.

I don't normally like stories with this many pov's but having the full cast of narrators made it easy to follow in that regard. Good story, and although the mystery didn't quite grip me it was still enjoyable.

This book is a challenging read because it revolves around an 11-year-old boy who goes missing and explores the impact of this event on his family and friends more than 20 years later when his jacket is discovered, reigniting the search for his body. The narrative includes multiple viewpoints, with one of them being Davey, the missing boy, recounting the day of his disappearance. We gain insight into the mindsets of everyone around him, both on that day and in the days leading up to and following the discovery of the jacket.

The story delves into themes of loss, regret, hope, and much more. It portrays a wide range of emotions as it unearths secrets and feelings from all the narrators. One aspect I particularly appreciated is that each point of view has its own narrator, which adds an authentic feeling and necessary separation, especially since there are numerous perspectives, including some that span both current and past timelines.

I’m grateful that we didn't learn the details of what happened to Davey, as I don't think I could have handled that, considering he is a child. Overall, the book is both heartbreaking and hopeful. While it may be slow in places and introduces many characters to keep track of, it is a truly poignant story that often feels more like true crime than fiction.

Captivating characters make the slow burn of this book even better! Although not filled with a bunch of twists and turns I found I couldn’t stop listening and quickly formed a bond between the characters leaving me thoroughly invested to find out how the end would go and found myself reaching for the box of Kleenex. A very real and emotional end. I will definitely be looking for more titles from this author and will definitely look for the narrator in future audio books.

The narration was fantastic and the depth shown through every character was great! Thank you Netgalley for giving me a chance to listen to this great book

This is a look at the disappearance of a little boy, the people who were around the night it happened and how their lives and relationships were affected by this event.

What worked well for me:
- characters that were real, believable, and relatable; every one of them was likable and I wanted resolution and healing for them
- a small town setting that was true to life and perfectly relatable
- a fantastic plot that was so engrossing for me, perfectly paced, not a thriller but still so engaging and I wanted to know what was going on and what was happening with these characters
- that cover! Wow!

What didn't work for me:
- nothing

I LOVED this story so much!

Thank you HarperCollins Focus for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was just not for me.....
Way too many POV's too early without letting the reader connect and care about any of the characters. I thought it was very slow and I had to dnf at 50% unfortunatley.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced audiobook copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.

A moving and strong novel with great narration! I really enjoyed Every Moment Since. It had a deep and haunting story, intriguing plot, and the multiple character perspectives really pushed it along at a great pace. I would consider reading more by this author in the future. This is a book that may not get all of the glitz and glam of some of the world's TikTok-viral books today, but I think any sort of positive review about this one would be well deserved.

This is an emotional small-town drama about the disappearance of Davy Malcor. He disappeared 20 years ago, at age 11, when he went to play in a field with his brother and a group of kids one night. He was never seen again.

Thaddeus, TJ, is the older brother who is out on book tour after writing a very popular book about his brother’s disappearance. While on tour, his brother’s jacket was found in the woods and the case is reopened.

Thaddeus returns home to be with his family. Less of a “thrilling, twisting” thriller, this is a slow-paced character driven book about grief and loss. We really tune into to the Malcor family, and how they are all dealing with the pain and trauma over the last several decades. The characters are so well formed and emotional, you really feel their feelings here.

The book is written in dual time lines, from the night Davy disappeared and the present time. I listened to this on audio and the full cast was a bonus to the experience.

Although the overlying theme of this book is sad, it’s a great read. You are side by side with this very vulnerable family as they journey through the unthinkable.

This book definitely brought back memories from the simpler days. We had a “field” in our neighborhood and it was a free-for-all. Kids running around everywhere. There were bike paths, ponds, creeks, woods- we were all over the place. I miss those days.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins Focus for an advanced ALC.

👉🏻 For my friends who appreciate cold cases and small-town dynamics.

EVERY MOMENT SINCE by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen (Narrators: Cassandra Campbell, George Newbern, Kirby Heyborne, Jane Oppenheimer, Macleod Andrews, Renata Friedman)

🎧Thanks, HarperCollins Focus | Harper Muse, for the advanced review copy of the audiobook via NetGalley. (Available now) 9 hrs and 48 mins

This story, told in two timelines, is about a little brother who disappeared in the 1980s. It reminded me of MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, but better. Told in four POVs, the story provides insight into four very different perceptions of events, especially once a recovered piece of evidence reopens the cold case 20 years later.

Thaddeus, Davy’s older brother, wrote a best-selling memoir about his family’s experience. Tabitha, Davy’s mother, is filled with regret, living alone and advocating for victims’ rights. Anissa, herself a child when Davy disappeared, serves as the family’s Public Information Officer. And Gordon Swift, long suspected in the disappearance, just tries to keep his head down and get by each day.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC in audiobook format.

Marybeth Mayhew Whalen’s Every Moment Since is a poignant and gripping novel that delves into the long-lasting impact of a child’s disappearance in a small Southern community. The audiobook, narrated by a stellar cast including Cassandra Campbell, George Newbern, Kirby Heyborne, Jane Oppenheimer, MacLeod Andrews, and Renata Friedman, brings this emotional story to life with exceptional depth and nuance.

The novel centers around the mysterious disappearance of 11-year-old Davy Malcor from Wynotte, North Carolina, over two decades ago. The story is reignited when Davy’s distinctive jacket is discovered, prompting a reopening of the cold case.

The ensemble cast delivers a powerful performance, each narrator bringing their character’s unique voice and emotional depth to the forefront. Cassandra Campbell’s portrayal of Tabitha captures her sorrow and resilience, while George Newbern’s Thaddeus is charismatic yet conflicted.

Whalen’s writing is evocative and deeply emotional, capturing the essence of small-town life and the enduring pain of unresolved loss. Her use of multiple perspectives allows for a nuanced exploration of the characters’ inner lives and the ripple effects of Davy’s disappearance.

Every Moment Since explores themes of grief, guilt, and the search for closure. It delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the ways in which individuals cope with trauma.

Every Moment Since is a compelling and emotionally resonant audiobook that will stay with listeners long after the final chapter. Marybeth Mayhew Whalen has crafted a story that is heart-wrenching yet hopeful, with characters that feel real and relatable. The exceptional narration by the ensemble cast elevates the experience, making this audiobook a must-listen for fans of literary fiction and mystery.

"Every Moment Since" by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen is a family drama and mystery novel. It's an easy to binge-read kind of book and will keep you guessing.

Little Davy was 11 years old in 1985 when he went missing one night. His big brother, T.J., was supposed to be watching him. His parents were out at a rare party. This story is told in their present time, 2006, and the day Davy went missing in 1985. What happened to Davy?

The almost 10 hour long audiobook is narrated by a full cast - Cassandra Campbell, George Newbern, Kirby Heyborne, Jane Oppenheimer, MacLeod Andrew, and Renata Friedman. They did a very good job.

Characters - 3/5
Writing - 3/5
Plot - 4/5
Pacing - 4/5
Unputdownability - 5/5
Enjoyment - 3/5
Narration - 4/5
Cover - 3/5
Overall - 29/8 = 3 5/8 rounded up to 4 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins Focus and Harper Collins Muse, and Marybeth Mayhew Whalen for providing this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Attracted by the perfect Autumn cover, this mystery by a new to me author was a chilling read that drew me into the lives of the people affected by the disappearance of a young boy in this small Southern town. Perfect for fans of true crime stories and psychological domestic suspense and good on audio with a full cast of award-winning narrators. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I picked up this book for the fall vibes, mystery, and family drama, and I was surprised by the depth of the family story and the grief that spools out through the the pages. I have a son who's away at college, so the story of the missing boy and especially his brother's feelings really got me. I love a mystery, and this book does follow a mystery, but is so much more about the characters and community affected by the mystery. Great read, and especially amazing on audio with the cast of voices. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Audio for the gifted copy of this book.

Wow. This book drew me from the very start. I absolutely loved the whole cast of characters doing the audiobook narration as well. This is a book about grief, family, and how tragedy affects so many people for the rest of their lives. Every Moment Since shows how the lives of the Malcor family changed when their middle son Davy went missing one night. This dual timeline and multiple viewpoint novel really shows the grief people hold inside and the guilt that eats away at families and even strangers on the 'outside.' This book gave me "All The Colors of the Dark" vibes as well - if you liked that book I would definitely check this out. This was a 5 star read for me. Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Muse for this audio ARC.

The writing is so good!! I loved the overall plot and that there wasn’t a huge twist at the end, the story flowed so well with the multiple povs and dual timeline.

Not a fast paced thriller by any means but it’s very good and for me was a rather quick read.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest review.

4.5⭐️ This was a great, emotional mystery. I loved that it had several POV’s and the audio was a full cast. I felt like the author did a great job tapping into each character’s emotions and how they would handle their family member going missing. I was sucked right in and didn’t want to put it down. I could feel the character’s heartache, which made me tear up several times. I was able to predict a bit of the mystery but it didn’t take away from my interest in the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for the Advanced Listening Copy.