This was a very enthralling mystery that slowly unravels the story behind a little boy’s disappearance over two decades prior. The plot is shared through different characters’ perspectives, both in present day and the night of the disappearance. I loved the way the author reflected both the good and bad of each character, all equally being completely portrayed with depth and emotion that was reflected in such a real manner. The buildup of that tragic night’s events was slow, but engaging from start to finish.

With changing views and dual timelines, it’s typically easy to get lost or confused, but that didn’t happen once with this story. The audiobook narration was fantastic, and surely helped with that. This was a surprisingly great audiobook, that I highly recommend to any fans of this genre.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review!!

This book started off a little slow for me and I struggled with the multiple timelines/character povs/memoir excerpts in the beginning. But once I got used to those shifts, I really got into the book and could not put it down. Davey's story was so interesting, especially the perspective of the family as victims and the idea of people using their story for their entertainment. It's kind of like that moral grey area of true crime for entertainment - is it ethical? I loved the commentary on regrets and grief and how pretty much everyone was grieving differently for Davey. This was a very good read that kept me interested and also had me thinking deeply about these different topics and putting myself in the character's shoes.

Living with the disappearance of his brother and the secret he has been keeping about that night, Thaddeus writes a bestselling book about the ordeal with a few details strategically left out. Then his world is turned upside down when his mother calls and tells him to come home immediately because they have just found the jacket his brother was wearing that night. Grief, guilt, first time crush,guilty until proven innocent are all present in this story of loss and love and how we never really move on.

“All I discovered is there is no end to grief that’s how know there is no end to love” -Bono

It’s been 20 years since Davy, just a kid, disappeared. Now his jacket has been found and his family is left in another media storm, this time hoping they will finally get the closure they have been seeking. So many people’s lives were changed when Davy went missing, and they are all ready to finally know what happened.

This was such a terribly sad book. Davy was just a kid when he went missing, and his family has struggled ever since. I will say this book was a bit slower than I expected, but by mid book I could not stop listening! I certainly did not see the ending happening, but I really like how we find out what had happened to Davy. Overall, this is an excellent book, but be prepared to be sad while reading it and once you have finished.

Thank you to @harpermusebooks and @arielestewart for my gifted copy of this book!

This gripping novel follows the story of a young boy, Danny, who went missing two decades ago, leaving his family shattered and a community in turmoil. The narrative picks up when Danny's jacket is discovered, prompting the reopening of his cold case.

The author skillfully delves into the emotional depths of the characters, revealing how Danny’s disappearance has profoundly affected their lives. As the investigation unfolds, long-buried secrets and new revelations surface, complicating the lives of those involved.

The narration is commendable, drawing readers into this poignant tale that explores themes of grief, accusation, and the impact of unresolved trauma. The book's beautiful cover complements its impactful storytelling, emphasizing the message that judgments can have devastating consequences. A heartfelt read that lingers long after the last page.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Harper Collins Focus | Harper Muse for the opportunity to listen to this advanced audio copy in exchange for my honest opinion!

Every Moment Since by Marybeth Mahew Whalen
During the Summer of 1985, in Wynette, North Carolina, Davey Malcor disappeared after playing “night games” in a field with his brother and other children. Suddenly 20 years later his jacket is found and everyone is called together again to consider this new evidence. Lives were forever changed by the process of grief, guilt, and loss. Old hurt is rekindled and connections made in the shadow of that pain as a new investigation is initiated.
This story could be considered a study in tragedy and how it changes everyone it touches. There is grief, loss, and a yearning for closure that never lets you completely move forward. Davey’s brother, Thadeus, wrote a book about the tragedy but carried his guilt and pain silently. Gordon, an artist, was the main suspect then and now and feels so worn down he is willing to go along with the narrative of accusations to make them stop and save others continued agony.
This book has multiple points of view and a dual timeline between the disappearance and the present, giving it a past/present perspective.
This was an excellent book with the tone of a slow burn through grief and loss dealing with life afterwards and no great twist at the end but a really well told mystery.
This was a full cast narration and all of the narrators did a phenomenal job in giving a voice to the individual characters and added an element of feeling to the story. I really enjoyed listening to the story!
Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins, and Marybeth .Mahew Whalen for the proof reviewing an ARC of this audiobook.
4/5⭐️

I listened to this on audiobook and it definitely made for an enjoyable experience given there are quite a few people’s POVs to follow.

It’s a powerful story of loss, grief and the search to find the answers to a tragedy that took place some years ago.

The pacing was really good and I was engaged throughout due to the beautiful writing and way the author takes you on each persons journey as they deal with their own guilt and sorrow.

I’d definitely recommend this.

A jacket is unexpectedly uncovered and the cold case reopens in the beginning of this story. 11-year-old Davey has been missing for over 20 years. His family is thrust into yet another media storm. But at the heart of the story are four people forever changed by one single night...

This story had me hooked from the first chapter. Full cast audio experience. 2 timelines, then (1985) and now (discovery).
This isn't a police procedural like I've read about in small towns, but it's more of a character study of what a deep loss and a missing persons case can do to not only the family but the town itself. Everyone remembers. Everyone processes the holding out of hope, or grief, differently. While you do finally find out what happened, it's not a "gotcha!" moment. It's somber - no different than the rest of this story. But don't get me wrong -- this book is far from a boring, somber. It tugs deep. Perhaps because I remember the real life disappearances as the author notes in the beginning and end of this story. I remember the milk cartons and seeing missing kids while eating my breakfast. I can see the bikes and freedom of those days.

Overall, I loved this story and highly recommend. It's a birds-eye view into how grief and loss can impact more than what/who you might think.
This is my first from this author, and it won't be my last. 4.5⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishing team for the chance to read/review!

Every Moment Since is an emotional and powerful mystery surrounding one family's grief when their middle child goes missing. Twenty years later when new evidence is discovered, the Malcor family must reunite to dig up old wounds and search for closure. I have never read anything by Whalen, but I will definitely read her again. Thank you for letting me read this book early! I will recommend this book to my library.

5 stars for this audiobook! I thoroughly enjoyed the full cast, some of my favorite narrators were on here, including Cassandra Campbell!

I thoroughly enjoyed Every Moment Since and would like to read more of Marybeth's backlist. 11 year old Davy goes missing which sets off a set of events that affects those around him for years to come. Davy's jacket is found 20 years later in a field which is where the book starts off. This book has multiple POV's and jumps different timelines which made it a very fast read. It is more character driven but because of how Marybeth structured the book, it is paced so well!
This is a somewhat emotionally intense book dealing with grief and pain. It also shows the perspective of Gordon, who was accused but never charged with the disappearance. Gordon has stayed in the small town to take care of his elderly parents, so his story is one I was invested in. This was well written and well paced but I found the end a tiny bit anti climatic so that is why it's not really a 5 star book. Overall, I would highly recommend!
Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Muse for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

The story grabbed me from the very beginning. The writing is wonderful and haunting, and the story is one that is truly all too familiar— young boy disappears, police butcher the investigation, and he isn’t found. The wasn’t a big twist at the end, like so many books include the in the genre but this story was more than that, than the shock value. It’s about how grief and unexpected tragedy can and do change the lives of not just the immediate family but everyone that was touched by it.

Re: audiobook—the full cast was really incredible for this story.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperMuse for the advance copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen and review this book.
Excellent book!
I got the notification that I'd been approved for this book yesterday and just finished it 24 hrs later.
Excellent story of a missing little boy and 20 years later what really happened.
I was enthralled! Totally wrapped up in the complex, dual time storyline.
I will absolutely be telling all of my friends about this book.
All of the narrators did a great job!

This story is a beautiful telling of what a family goes through when a child goes missing. I listened to the audiobook and the narration was very well done. There are multiple POVs showing how different people all process and try to move forward after their son, brother, and friend goes missing after a night playing with friends.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse Audiobooks for the audio for review.

Davy Malcor is an 11 year old boy who goes missing and now over 20 years later new evidence is found relating to the case. Old wounds are reopen and the family must again deal with the onslaught y of the media. Will the family finally find out what happened and who was involved or will it simply leave more questions unanswered.

Every Moment Since is a beautiful novel that takes us back to a time when missing children were not issued Amber alerts and their pictures were not posted on every news outlet. This is a story of how a family and a community is impacted and changed by a missing child. It written from multiple view points past and present and the author does it brilliantly. Marybeth Mayhew Whalen does a wonderful job of conveying the overwhelming loss and the range of emotions the family and friends felt that night and years later.
I listened to the audio book and it was gripping. I love that audio books having multiple narrators are become more popular because it adds so much depth for the listeners. This audio book with its 6 narrators was rare and I highly recommend the audio version of this book.

Every Moment Since is a poignant, emotionally charged novel that will remain with readers long after reading the final page. Set in the small town of Wynotte, North Carolina, Marybeth Mayhew Whalen's heart wrenching drama unfolds against the backdrop of the tragic disappearance of 11-year-old Davey Malcor in 1985. Told from multiple perspectives, this gripping story of lost innocence weaves together the lives affected by Davey's disappearance. Two decades later, the discovery of his iconic replica Marty McFly jacket by a man exploring his newly acquired property brings their intertwined fates into sharp focus. As old wounds reopen, the haunting question arises: will missing Davey ever be found?
Thaddeus Malcor, Davey's older brother, is on a book tour when he receives the shocking news about the jacket. Plagued by guilt and haunted by his estranged family, Thaddeus struggles to come to terms with his past mistakes. Their mother, Tabitha, now alone in the home filled with memories, battles the lifelong consequences of that tragic evening. Faced with yet another media storm, she grapples with her past choices while clinging to the hope of reuniting her fractured family. The novel delves into the deep scars left on this small community, illuminating the lives of Anissa, the police department's public information officer linked to the case, and Gordon, the man long accused yet never convicted. The impact of this crime on the innocent people present that night is profoundly moving. While I wished for a more in-depth conclusion, this is merely a personal preference. Beautifully written and heart-wrenching, Every Moment Since is a captivating exploration of grief, loss, and life in a small community after tragedy. 4/5

I liked this low burn of a mystery, coupled with domestic drama. I feel like I have read a lot of similar storylines recently and found this one to be well written if a little slow. Narration was very well done!

Gripping Small-Town Mystery with Awesome Narrators

4.5

Every Moment Since pulls you into the heart of a small Southern town, where grief, secrets, and family drama swirl around the cold case of missing boy Davy Malcor. When his jacket is found after 20 years, the town—and Davy’s family—are forced to relive that heartbreaking night.

The story focuses on four key characters: Davy’s older brother, Thaddeus, who’s become famous for writing a memoir that doesn’t quite tell the full truth; their mom, Tabitha, who’s drowning in guilt; Anissa, the family’s Public Information Officer with a secret of her own; and Gordon Swift, who’s spent decades as the main suspect. With the case back in the spotlight, their lives get turned upside down again.

The audiobook totally nails it thanks to an awesome line-up of narrators. Each voice really brought the characters to life, making it easy to connect with their struggles and emotions. It made the story that much more gripping.

There’s a lot of raw emotion here—grief, regret, guilt—alongside the suspense of figuring out what happened to Davy. While it slows down a bit in the middle when the characters are dealing with their inner turmoil, the family dynamics and the mystery keep things interesting.

If you’re into small-town dramas with a lot of heart and a solid mystery, Every Moment Since is definitely worth a listen. The narration is spot on, making it a great choice for audiobook lovers!

Thank you NetGalley, the author, & publisher for the ALC!

Davy Malcor has been missing from his small hometown of Wynotte, North Carolina for twenty years when the jacket he was wearing the night he disappeared is discovered and his case is reopened. Every Moment Since tells the story of the people most impacted by his disappearance, including his brother, his mother, the girl he met the night he vanished, and the man who everyone suspected was responsible for his disappearance. The story is told through alternating perspectives with some sections being set the night Davy disappeared and others being set during the reopened investigation.

This was a very emotional read, which I found to be an interesting approach to a cold case mystery. There was a little bit of the investigation, which kept the story moving forward, but it was much more about the emotional impact to all the characters who surrounded Davy. The characters were all really fleshed out and although I didn't always like the characters or their actions, they were handled with such care and added a lot to the story. I listened to the audiobook and all of the members of the cast did a great job with their parts, although at the beginning it was a bit difficult to tell who was who. This would be a great mystery for people who enjoy character driven stories and emotional stories.

This was a super heavy read that deals with the devastation of a loved one going missing. I did feel that the pacing was a bit off and slow.

I am a huge mystery and crime novel fan, so this book was great to me. Especially because I feel like I always have an inkling on who is responsible, and I didn't start to put the pieces together until right before it was revealed in the novel. I found the audio quality to be good, with decent production. I would recommend to anyone that enjoys a good mystery/crime novel.