Thank you to #netgalley and Harper Collins for the chance to read this ARC and give my honest opinion.

Four lives are changed forever when a little boy goes missing. Two decades later they come back together as a discovery may lead to the truth of what happened to Davey Malcor. This book follows his mother, Tabitha. His brother, Thaddeus who has since written a memoir about Davey's disappearance. Gordon Swift the man who has been accused and acquitted for being the one to kidnap him. And Anissa, the little girl who met her new best friend and lost him in the same day. She was the last person to see him alive twenty years ago and now she's the public information officer on his case as it gets reopened.

This book was hauntingly beautiful. It not only changes point of views but goes back and forth between now and what happened when Davey goes missing. Marybeth Whalen had me on the hook throughout the book waiting for answers like I was a part of Davey's family. Though this book is fiction, in the beginning the author notes that this book is dedicated to a handful of people who actually went missing. You could tell she really did her best to do it justice and make the story real. The narrators were fantastic and switched between female and male and you could clearly tell who was speaking in the chapter based on the voices they did for each character.

Even though the subject is tough this was a quick and easy read/listen and I highly recommend this for anyone who loves a mystery. According to my netgalley this releases September 30th.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Focus | Harper Muse, Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, for this ARC of “Every Moment Since” out October 1, 2024

I was instantly intrigued by this book from the prologue. I’ve enjoyed true crime and have listened to lots of podcasts. At the beginning, Marybeth Maybew Whalen dedicated this book to a few boys who went missing. Jacob Wetterling was one of them who went missing in 1989. I am very familiar with his story and felt like she did a great job bringing many aspects of that horrific incident to life. There were multiple perspectives and timelines but it was easy to follow. This was a slow burn story about a missing boy and everyone who wants to find out what happened to him.

⭐️Overall Rating: 4.5 stars

This novel was provided by the publisher, via Net Galley, in exchange for my honest review.

This book is such a gem. Beautifully written and full of intelligence and empathy. Each character is vivid and complex and real. Great plot, artfully executed. Really loved this novel.

Unusually good character development for a mystery novel.

Review copy provided by publisher.

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For fans of All Good People Here & Wrong Place, Wrong Time comes Marybeth Mayhew Whalen's newest suspense, Every Moment Since. This book is a slow-burn mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and your heart aches for those affected by this tragedy. With a full cast of audiobook narrators, it really feels like a true crime podcast.

I loved how we had the opportunity to feel all the feels of those affected by Davey's tragedy. Whalen also introduces several characters that will keep you questioning your whodunnit hypotheses as the book progresses.

Each narrator does an exceptional job with the task at hand—bringing these characters to life.

I highly, highly recommend.

4 stars.*

This is the second book I've ready by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen. I liked this one much more than the first.

It is the story of a little boy who went missing 25 years ago on a night when kids were playing games in the fields and parents still left home with just a neighbor kid to look after the little ones.

It is the story of the surviving siblings of a child who never came home, the parents whose suffering outlived their marriage, and the story of a man accused who could not escape suspicion.

I liked how this one played out. Highly recommended.
*with thanks to NetGalley for the audio ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collin’s focus for the opportunity to read this arc.

First of all this book hooks you from the start and never lets go. I was so engrossed I listened to this in one sitting.

Davy Malcor disappears without a trace over 20 years ago and no one knows what happened to him to this day. There are a lot of theories, some say he is grown living another life and some say he was murdered, but no one knows the truth… or do they? The case has been cold for some time now but when a new piece of evidence is discovered and it is reopened and the family is having to revisit old wounds in hopes to finally have answers.

The suspense will have you on the edge of your seat as you read the story told from multiple POVs to try to find out what really happened to Davy. I did not guess the ending at all and I loved that!

This book is about a terrifying story of a missing boy. What I liked most about the book was the format in which it is written. The story is written in the present day timeline. This is the second audio book that I have listened to, and I am glad I decided to give this one a try. Normally, I am not huge into audio books because they don't hold my attention as well as a physical book was. I get too distracted and easily find myself not paying attention.

This book had be captivated from the start. I really enjoyed the narration and the way this book was written. The way this author writes really makes you feel as though you are in the story with the characters, everything seems so real and it's almost like you can reach out and touch the things around you and physically speak with the characters.

What a breath of fresh air that this author is! Will be looking for this in a paperback version.

3.75 rounded up to 4 stars. This kept me captivated and I liked the multiple points of view/dual timelines. I just thought it was a wee bit slow. Overall, I enjoyed the book!

A haunting story of a missing boy told in a now and then format. I appreciated that the audio was cleverly done with six narrators for the six main characters that are tied closely to the disappearance, had it just been one or two I would have not been able to keep the characters straight. I couldn’t NOT be affected by the story itself-from when Davy went missing to the effects it had on those close to him decades later. This wasn’t quite non-fiction, wasn’t quite a crime documentary or fiction story’s neither contemporary fiction but a great mix of all. The dedication to true missing boys and the author’s notes had me tearing up.

3.5/5 stars!

Thanks NetGalley and HarperCollins Focus for this AARC!

I give this one a 3.5/5.

The narrators were fantastic. I'm not always a fan of multiple narrators but it worked for me here.

I love the intermingling of TJ's book with the past, but I do wish there was more of it. I'd love to have heard more of the details of his evening and his thoughts back then. I feel like he lacked depth, overall. I needed more from him. I also would have liked more of a resolution between TJ (or Thaddeus, whichever name you prefer) and Gordon. I feel like a lot of the conversations in the book that were supposed to be deep and impactful were really short. Overall I do wish the book was longer.

When the person responsible for Davy's death was introduced I immediately knew they were responsible for his death or disappearance in some way, which for me always kind of spoils things. I kept waiting to be proven wrong, but I was proven right.

Thank you Harper Muse Audiobooks & Netgalley for the advance reading copy. I was captivated from chapter 1 by the concept of this novel, which follows 4 individuals who are tied to the case of a missing child in 1985. Fast forward to 2006 & the missing child's jacket is found and the cold case reopened. I enjoyed the multiple POV and past/present format of this novel. I kept the pace moving and me unable to stop listening to find out the next piece of the puzzle.

“She looked at the three people she stood with and knew they too knew what it was to carry guilt about a night that refused to be in the past.”

As a mom and an empath I have historically avoided missing children novels at all costs but for some crazy and unexpected reason, this summer I have read many; The Return of Ellie Black (Emiko Jean), If Something Happens to Me (Alex Finlay) and All the Colors of the Dark (Chris Whitaker). Maybe I was drawn to favorite authors, compelling summaries, or trusted recommendation sources, but here comes another character driven story. The gorgeous cover prominently displaying a Patti Callahan Henry blurb, garnered my attention and definitely delivered.

11 year old Davy Malcor goes missing in a small North Carolina town in 1985. 20 years later the unsolved presumed kidnapping still has drastic implications for Davy’s family, potential suspects and the town itself. The 2006 timeline features Davy’s older brother Thaddeus, now a best selling author, out on book tour for his memoir about his family’s tragedy. He is summoned back to Wynotte where there’s been a new development in the case which reignites the firestorm of regret, guilt and heartbreak. Thaddeus hasn’t disclosed everything to his readers or the police, and he’s not the only one.
Informed by real life cases of missing children in the 1980s (see Author’s Note) scenes involving Davy’s mom are particularly well written and Ms. Whalen has taken great care with an incredibly sensitive subject.

The full cast narration on the audio version bumped this up to a solid 4 star read for me. Cassandra Campbell, George Newbern, Kirby Heyborne, Jane Oppenheimer, MacLeod Andrews, and Renata Friedman … BRAVO!

Thanks to Net Galley, Harper Muse Audiobooks and Harper Collins Focus for the early copy in exchange for my honest review.

I'm torn on this book.

It was a slow burn, lagging in a few places, no matter how compelling the subject matter was. The ending was anti-climactic to me because there were not enough details about what actually happened. I thought I missed a chapter. It was like the author was purposely avoiding the info about what happened to Davy and just wanted to tell the stories of the survivors, like how he died was irrelevant. There are ways to make the survivors' stories front and center, but you cannot just shrug off the details of what happened.

I really loved the idea of this book, the characters being very palpable and realistic, and you can see how the years after the trauma shaped and broke them. It was sometimes hard to witness.

"A haunting and emotional rollercoaster, 'Every Moment Since' masterfully weaves together the complex lives of four individuals forever changed by the disappearance of young Davy Malcor. Marybeth Mayhew Whalen's vivid prose expertly captures the inner turmoil and secrets of the characters, making it impossible to put the book down.

The story is a poignant exploration of grief, guilt, and redemption, delving deep into the human psyche. Thaddeus's struggle with fame and truth, Tabitha's regret and advocacy, Anissa's hidden connection, and Gordon's quiet desperation all intertwine to create a rich tapestry of emotions.

Whalen's writing is evocative and immersive, transporting readers to the small town of Wynotte, North Carolina. The pacing is expertly handled, slowly revealing the events of that fateful night and the aftermath.

This book is a must-read for fans of mystery, family drama, and character-driven fiction. Be prepared for a emotional journey that will linger long after the final page is turned. (5/5 stars)

Note: The advance praise quoted in the synopsis is spot on - this book will indeed grip you with its mystery and alter your heart with its beautifully drawn characters.

What a wonderfully written book about a truly difficult Topic. Not only was I instantly into the story, I was able to connect with each of the family members and feel Their heart, wrenching journey. The writer did such an excellent job, portraying each characters journey through Grief and tragedy Over decades of time. I liked the format of moving between the past and present and the connections that were created between the two. Though a work of fiction, The same feelings for trade were relatable and thought-provoking. I enjoyed my time spent with this book. thank you, NetGalley and McMillan Audio for the arc of this audiobook.

I found this one a little on the underwhelming side. The pace was slow and the plot seemed to just meander along, without any real surprises. There were a lot of POVs to sort through but the narrators of the audio version did a good job of helping me differentiate those.

his bittersweet read is about a child named Davie that went missing. It’s been 20 years and his family is finally on the verge of finding out just where he’s been all this time. Interesting and heartbreaking all in one read.

I was given both the book and audio book. I listened to the audio book. I really liked that there was different narrators for all the different characters. I really felt for the four main characters though I would have liked to have gotten the father and sister`s feelings too. There was a lot of lying going on in this book and even still in the end people did not come clean to everyone. I felt like the murderer was kind of anti-calmatic at least for me. Overall I felt for the family and their loss of their son from the moment he went missing so the writing was good.

Thank you NetGalley & Harper Muise for the ARC of this book.

The story is told from the POV of Thaddius, Tabitha, Anissa, and Gordon, who are all connected to Davy Malcor, a young boy who went missing in the 1980s.

The discovery of his jacket 20 years later reopens this cold case and journey to discover what happened the night he went missing begins.

4.5☆
Loved the story, the multiple POVs, and how everything wove together in the end.