If true crime is your thing, you will LOVE this book. I also want to advise you that some scenes are very gory. But this book is ADDICTIVE.

I couldn’t put it down! Give it a listen!! I truly loved the main character and her job as a “searcher”.

I’m telling you this book will make your jaw drop! Give it a try!!!

Ashley Winstead has quickly become one of my favorite thriller authors! Her stories are so unique and intriguing. You'll recognize pieces of this one from real-life events, but her twists keep the entire story interesting. An excellent read.

3.5 rounded up!

This was too close and too soon to the Idaho 4 murders. Maybe that was the point, maybe it wasn’t. But it just didn’t sit right with me. If that doesn’t bother you, i recommend picking this up. I love Ashley Winstead’s writing, and The Last Housewife is one of my favorite thrillers, but I just think this one is too grounded in reality. Let me be clear: this was well written.

This added to the discourse surrounding true crime internet sleuths, and how problematic they can be, which I agree with, but also kind of counterpointed that in the same breath.

The ending lacked much of a twist, and I think it’s a bit too long (it’s over 400 pages). They say there are no more original ideas, and, while Ashley does definitely add her own here, it relies too heavily on the same variables surrounding the Idaho murders: friends stabbed to death, two found in the same bedroom, another victim downstairs, and even a surviving roommate seeing the killer walk passed her (who even, I will add, does not call the cops first but instead a friend).

I will be curious to see how this is received when it publishes in March 2025, and will still look forward to whatever Ashley publishes next.

I am a huge fan of Ashley Winstead's books so I went into it blind and I really had no idea where this could possibly go other than the knowledge it was going to be huge. The first page alone is such a hook and the way it's written had me wanting to just binge it. The story is a compelling mix of true crime and a heartwarming narrative about found family. The characters are richly developed, each with intriguing backgrounds. This book will keep you guessing and second-guessing everything and everyone. Definitely recommended for suspense lovers.

PS. I really wanted this book to bury me and it did with the last sentence „ Now that you’re dead , what are you going to do with your life?”

This book blew me away. I went into it blind just trusting Ashley cause she has never let me down and WOW. I will proudly state that I think this is her best work yet. From start to finish this book had me so gripped. I mean, the first page alone is such a hook. But for me, it's the way it's written that had me wanting to ignore my life to just binge it. I can't even really put into words exactly how it's written. But Ashley puts enough detail in there to make it seem like a nonfiction tell-all book full of secrets and reveals but then leaves just enough out that you can't put it down. I had to get to the bottom of it all. I really had no idea what was going on or where this could possibly go other than the knowledge it was going to be huge. And my goodness, it was. I'm still not sure this didnt actually happen. The true crime elements just make it seem like an actual event. Man, I just loved it so much. The style, the voice, the twists and turns. Just all around so damn good.

Ashley, I'm so proud of you and so honored I got to read this early! Thinking back to the lives we done together, I would absolutely lose it to do another and pick your brain about this book cause WOW!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for early access.

THIS BOOK WAS BURY ME was an enthralling read from beginning to end and truly swept me away, which few books do. The action was non-stop and the characters so richly detailed, written with a perfect balance between tension and emotion. I’ve. enjoyed this author’s previous books but this one far surpassed the previous and left me excited for what’s to come next.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the opportunity to read and review THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME.

**5-Star Review: A Gripping, Unputdownable Thriller**

Ashley Winstead’s *This Book Will Bury Me* is a chilling, compulsive read that hooks you from the start. After her father’s death, college student Jane Sharp dives into the world of online amateur sleuths. When three shocking murders occur in Delphine, Idaho, Jane and her friends race to solve the case. But as they dig deeper, they realize the killer may be more dangerous than anyone imagined.

Told in a “tell-all” format a year after the events, Jane narrates the twists and turns that make this novel impossible to put down. The pacing is relentless, with every new clue pulling you further into the mystery. While there are unsettling moments—including off-page animal abuse—the suspense and action make this 400+ page book fly by.

Winstead’s character development, especially Jane’s emotional journey, adds depth to the fast-paced plot. Some details may remind readers of real-life crimes, but the novel stands on its own with unique twists.

Dark, gripping, and incredibly well-crafted, *This Book Will Bury Me* is a must-read for true crime and thriller fans. Thank you, NetGalley, for the advanced copy—this one is going to have everyone talking!

Thank you to NetGalley and to Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC of This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead. This is my first Ashley Winstead book, and I've seen her name a lot over the past few years so was excited to give her work a try.

Unfortunately, this just wasn't for me. I think I figured out the twist about a third of the way through the story -- it seemed pretty obvious. I also felt like this felt more young adult than adult -- though that may have just been because of the immaturity of Jane, the narrator.

Where I struggled with the most of the book just being a slight retelling of the University of Idaho students killed in December 2022. I find it difficult to read these type of retellings/reworkings/creative offshoots as I think they can be really harmful for the families of the deceased, and, given the trial is still ongoing, having this book released at the same time will just be more fodder for the families - the exact issue the book tries to take on with true crime enthusiasts. To me, that just feels like a crap thing to do, and taking creative license with nearly the exact same murder story feels like a cheap shot to sell books.

This one is definitely for true crime fans!! Grief can play out in so many different ways and this was a fantastic take on one dealing with grief through obsession. I absolutely loved the pacing of this book. Ashley Winstead’s books are always must reads!! Huge thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.

This book was literally unputdownable. But now I’m sad that I raced to finish it. There is truly nothing like an Ashley Winstead thriller.

This Book Will Bury Me follows Jane Sharp, who gets sucked deep into the internet sleuth community while searching for distraction and purpose after her father’s sudden death. She befriends a group of fellow armchair detectives who become more like her family. When the story of the Delphine murders breaks, they are determined to be the ones to solve the case. But the story isn’t adding up and lines are being crossed. The story is written a year after the events in the form of a tell-all book written by Jane. Jane’s voice was compelling and the story was fast paced and action packed.

Some of the events in this book are very similar to the real life Idaho murders, but I think this draws attention to important conversation and critiques about the true crime/amateur sleuth community. Ashley Winstead always writes thought provoking thrillers and I found the social commentary to be important and timely. I’ll be thinking about this book for a while.

Lately, I have been trying to wait to read and post my reviews until the book is close to the publication date. However, as soon as I saw my approval for this one, I simply couldn't wait another second to start this. I dove in blind due to my love for this author, and I absolutely loved it.

This was a flawlessly written tangled web full of loss, deceit, and shocking revelations. Each character was developed by a meticulous hand, easily visualized and discernable by the reader with their distinct personalities, traits, and appearance. Everything in this was precisely detailed, making me completely consumed by the story until the end. I felt every feeling and saw each scene unfold before me as if I was right there with them. If there is one thing I can say about this author, it's that she is consistent. She has yet to write anything that isn't memorable. I highly recommend this one and give it five solid stars and recommend going in blind like I did.

Thank you, Netgalley, and Sourcebooks Landmark for this ARC.

Run don't walk to preorder this! Ashley Winsted has done it again. I was thrilled to get an ARC of this book. I stopped everything to start reading this. If you enjoy true crime, this book will be for you. The story was well done, I enjoyed the characters they were well developed. This book was strong from beginning to end. Yes, there are trigger warnings and gore, but it is so well done. I cannot wait to get a copy on my shelf. This will sure be a talked about book in 2025 Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for providing me with an ARC.
5 stars (would give it more if possible)

Many thanks to @sourcebooks @bookmarked and @netgalley for my #gifted (free) copy. Pub date 3/25/25.

THIS BOOK WILL BE A CHART TOPPER IN 2025!!!! It was absolutely amazing, and Ashley's best book yet! If you have read any of Ashley's thrillers, you know there are many trigger warnings in her books. This one is scary, very gory, and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I will say the main character is grieving the loss of her dad, so I can definitely see how this could be a hard read. Pre-order and add this to your list because the #thrillerlovers and #truecrimelovers are going to go crazy for this one!

Jane Sharp just unexpectedly lost her dad, and she needs something to do to distract her from her grief. She becomes obsessed with #truecrime, and she befriends a group of armchair detectives over the internet. Together, they help solve a case, but then the crime of the century happens in Delphine, Idaho, and the group needs to get on this case. As they start investigating, things are way more complicated than they could ever imagine. The story is told through Jane's POV one year later after the events, she breaks her silence to the world of what really happened in Delphine, that will again shock the nation. 5+ stars!

This book had all the twists, none of which I saw coming. Right up to the ending. Loved it, maybe relied a bit too much on current events, but really good.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for providing this book, with my honest review below.

This Book Will Bury Me was fantastic! Following a bit of a young lost soul, Jane, as she struggles with her father’s death, the plot has Jane bringing the reader along in her thoughts as she joins an amateur sleuth message board and meets some other like minded people she gets close to while she tries to solve murders, but with a twist no one could have anticipated.

First things first, I’m sure this book will cause some controversy, or at least conflicting thoughts, because the main murders it focuses on Jane and her friends solving is almost exactly modelled after the Idaho murders from a few years back. I felt the story used them to the right effect, commenting on several things that grabbed attention back when they occurred - the overwhelmed local police force and the inordinate amount of attention the murders received in comparison to countless others, likely due to the youth and racial profile of the victims. That said if reading about something similar may bother you then don’t pick this one up. For those that will continue to be interested, This Book Will Bury Me followed the case and dreamed up an aftermath that I have seen in other cases, with the media frenzy and reporting that occurs and even countless books that may follow which are true in the eye of the beholder. This book, though, ultimately is a bit of a mystery and thriller. We follow Jane and her unique group of crime sleuthing friends as they try to solve the mystery and get a shock of their own. The only parts of this book that I didn’t love were concerning Jane’s quest for her father. While I know we all deal with grief in our own ways, Jane’s drive to have her father recognized as a hero / never forgotten on a national stage just didn’t connect for me.

Past that, I highly recommend you pick this up! I loved the look at the amateur true crime forums which exist and are much commented on but which I’ve never seen explored in fiction. I also appreciated that this follows a crime that still feels like it’s not resolved, revisiting it to comment upon not just the sensational pieces that may be front of mind for many.

4.5 Stars - rounded up
Could not contain my excitement to be able to read this ARC. Ashley Winstead's books are just the best and like usual this one is amazing as well!

Jane Sharp, a college student, suddenly loses her father. In her devastation she drops out of school and moves home to help her mom out. She becomes obsessed with true crime and with her proclaimed savant skills she can feel when something is sinister. She joins a forum for like-minded, true crime solvers. And they just happen to solve a crime. She is asked to join their inner circle - a retired detective, a retired librarian, a Navy man, and a hacker. They solve crimes over the internet and catch clues the cops are missing. Then a shocking murder strikes Idaho, 3 college girls are murdered and they decide they need to be the ones to solve it. But do they all really know each other as well as they should.

As always, Ashely Winstead spins an amazing thriller! This book was in a different format, written from Jane's point of view, as she writes her tell all book, and I loved it! I have to say I figured out the killer, but I don't think that distracted from the book, I think that sill added to getting to the conclusion. Such a great read!

The beginning was a little slow, felt like act one could have been potentially cut in half. Once I got through that however, I could not put the book down. Loved the premise of the stories, and the characters.

Did not like the annotations. I am not going to stop the story to go and reference them, and then by the time I get to them at the end of the chapter, I don't want o go back and search for them either. So I just skipped them completely.

This book had such good potential! It started off great, I love the premise and the characters are so likable. Now this next bit, I am going to be very harsh, but unfortunately, I feel like I need to be in this situation. The biggest thing that bothered me about this book, was the fact that the Idaho College murders didn't just inspire the main murder in the book, this book stole almost exact details from those murders. The murders happened less than two years ago. No justice has been brought yet for those victims. The trial is just now getting started, and it felt very exploitative to use this as the main hook of the book. And it doesn't feel like there was even an attempt to change anything. Hell, the murders happen in Idaho in the book!
That was really what put a sour taste in my mouth for this book, but as I got further into the story and I started figuring out the twists, it became much less interesting. Also, the ending felt very rushed and didn't fully make sense. I wish that the author had taken a bit care into what they were writing.

This Book Will Bury Me is different from any other thriller I have read before. Rather than a book about detectives working to solve a crime, I was greeted with a story about amateur true crime fans that piece together information and then feed their theory to the cops. The story was fast paced and engaging, so I was engrossed in the storytelling and not trying to figure out who the killer was.

The story focuses on college murders in a small Idaho town. I will say that the plot is similar to the real Idaho murders, so I found myself questioning at first if it was a work of fiction or if I had started reading a true story about the real Idaho murders. I went into this book blind, so I was just confused at first. I think the similarities were done so that it seemed more real/familiar, and the reader was invested in it.

This was my first novel by Ashley Winstead, so I will definitely be checking out her other books. Thank you, NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Lamdmark for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Jane Sharp, reeling from the unexpected death of her father, turns to the internet for a distraction, and becomes part of a true-crime sleuthing group. With Jane’s keen insight, the group quickly help the police solve a murder when their attention turns to a horrific triple murder of college students in Idaho. But being the center of attention has its drawbacks, as Jane and her friends soon discover. This Book Will Bury Me has an interesting format in the form of Jane writing “the book”, explaining their involvement in the investigation. There are obvious parallels to the recent real-life murder case of the Idaho college students, which apparently is intended to lend some authenticity to Jane’s group, and the blend of fact/fiction works well here, as you feel like you’re actually reading a true-crime novel. The book gets sentimental at times with Jane’s musings over her father’s death, but that’s integral to her determination to solve the case and explains her character’s at times risky and reckless behavior. Overall, this was a good read with some unexpected twists, and the group’s quest to solve the murders firmly holds the reader’s interest. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.