I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker
Katrina, a grieving widow goes back to her hometown after the passing of her grandmother. For a year she has used AI technology from her company to connect with her deceased husband and pretend he’s still alive. She talks to him daily for comfort and advice. One day, she asks an unexpected question on a whim, and he states” I think I was murdered “.
Katrina relies on an old friend, Seb, to help her chase down the truth. There are elements of mystery, murder, espionage, betrayal and romance. This book has it all, maybe too much. Seb was my favorite character.
The characters were so well developed and the plot was fresh and current.

The audio book was so well done! The narrator Karen Peakes, did a phenomenal job and really enhanced the experience, by giving each character a voice. I think the audiobook added a relatable element of suspense with the narration that made the story just come more alive.

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson publishing and Colleen Coble for the pleasure of reviewing an ARC copy.
I really enjoyed the epilogue too! Overall it was enjoyable and a great thriller! 5/5⭐️s

This book had so much potential, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite deliver. While I enjoyed the cozy mystery and the touch of romance, several elements just didn’t work for me. The plotwas all over the place. The over-the-top gun usage was distracting; it seemed like every few paragraphs Seb, Dillon, or Magnus was pulling out a weapon. It left me wondering, are we in Texas (j/k)? It got to the point where one character was guarding a house with AK-47, and it just didn’t seem realistic or necessary for the story.

Katrina’s character was another sticking point. She seemed clueless about basic things—like asking the chatbot the right questions—yet Seb magically knew exactly what to ask? Also for a wlawyer she just didnt seem to know much about law. But she was quick to whip out that degree when talking to Seb about the restaurant. It didn’t feel consistent. Also, the casual mention of fentanyl bothered me, especially considering the real-world crisis surrounding it. Why not just say the character was given pain medication?

I want to acknowledge the hard work that goes into writing a book. Authors put in so much time and effort to create their stories, and I appreciate that. But with this one, I just couldn’t get behind the execution.

I was on the fence about giving this a 3-star rating, but I think I’m leaning closer to 2.5. I guess I was expecting a mystery more along the lines of Terri Blackstock or Randy Alcorn, and this just didn’t hit that mark for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for providing me with a copy for an honest review.