I have to admit that the synopsis of this book along with the inclusion of contempory technology....AI, crypto.....meant I had to read this one. It helped that Colleen Coble and Rick Acker write some of the best mystery / thrillers in today's libraries. Katina Berg is living through the hardest days of her life, including the death of her husband. In search of happier memories, she has "built" a data base of her husband, including everything she can find and generating an artificial relationship. When she learns that there is a possibility, he was murdred, the story takes some quick turns and aims to the heart of the mystery. And wow!!! The mystery, tension, surprises, they all contribute to a great mystery.

I read and listened to this book, both are great and lent another dimension to the reading experience.

I Think I Was Murdered was a great and unexpected read. A lawyer for Silicon Valley AI startup, Talk Inc, Katrina Foster has been widowed a year when her life is again upended: her beloved grandmother, Bestemor dies, and the FBI are investigating Talk’s CEO, David Liang who, it turns out, has been embezzling company funds and has disappeared to Shanghai. His girlfriend, and Katrina’s best friend, Liv Tompkins is Talk’s Chief Technical Officer, and has been left to deal with the fall-out. Katrina's husband was killed in a terrible car accident while on his way to a meeting in North Haven. Talk’s current project is a chatbot, and Katrina has the beta version loaded with texts, emails, social media and anything else needed to emulate Jason’s personality. Although she’s well aware it’s not him, as realistic as it is, it brings her great comfort and emotional support. But has relying on it retarded her healing? And lately, there might be a few glitches: Japanese text, quotes from books and movies out of left field. And then this: “I think I was murdered.” This book had me hooked after the first chapter, it was so engaging and I loved the chatbot clues.
I also loved the story line between Katrina and her high school friend Seb. The premise of an AI chatbot that can respond in character is certainly a topical one, although of course, its output always relies on what goes in. Coble and Acker give the reader some appealing characters and a plot that has a few red herrings and takes a turn or two, including some climbing action and a visit to Yosemite, and a nail-biting climax, before the final resolution. This is definitely a book I would recommend to friends.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the digital arc to review.

This was a very interesting and intriguing book.
It flowed nicely Between all the characters and the mystery behind the death of Jason. I enjoyed how they used an A1 chat bot to speak to him and help unravel the mystery. Great character development and a surprising twist at the end.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

I Think I Was Murdered was the second book that I had the pleasure of reading/listening to by authors Colleen Coble and Rick Acker. Their writing styles complement each other’s so well. It was impossible to distinguish who wrote what. I Think I Was Murdered was a gripping murder mystery with strong undertones of the world of AI. The audiobook was well narrated by Karen Peakes. She was able to easily distinguish between the voices of the characters in I Think I Was Murdered. It was fast paced with unexpected twists and turns. I was surprised yet satisfied with the ending.

Katrina Berg was at the height of her career and enjoying her life when everything came crashing apart. She had recently become a widow at a very young age. Her husband, Jason, had died in a car crash. Katrina was having a hard time dealing with her grief. She worked at an A I Chatbot startup company as a lawyer. Katrina convinced the company to make a chatbot for her with Jason’s voice. For the last six months, there was not a day that Katrina did not communicate with her dead husband. The chatbot kept Jason alive for Katrina. Then to add to her troubles, the CEO of the company that she worked at, Talk Inc., was being indicted by the FBI. For the time being, Katrina was told to vacate her office but she needed to be available when the FBI needed to question her. Bad things usually come in three’s and Katrina was about to receive the most devastating news yet. Her beloved grandmother, her Bestemor, was dying. Would she be able to reach her childhood home in Northern California in the Redwoods in time to say goodbye?

By the time Katrina reached her childhood home, she was too late. Her Bestemor had already died. Katrina felt numb. She had been very close with her grandmother and she would miss her presence in her life. Katrina’s loss brought her in contact with an old friend from high school, Seb Wallace, who had also returned to their childhood town to help with the care of his father who had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Seb owned a successful restaurant in town. Then a few things occurred. When her grandmother’s Will was read, Katrina learned that she had been left her grandmother’s Norwegian Waffle restaurant and dwelling. The other thing that happened was that one day while Katrina conversed with her dead husband on the chatbot, she asked him to tell her something she didn’t know yet. Her husband responded that he thought he was murdered. Katrina having recently reconnected with Seb, sought out his help at trying to uncover what it all meant. Was Katrina in danger? Could Katrina and Seb discover what really happened to Jason? Why would someone want to murder Katrina’s husband?

I really enjoyed the AI aspects in I Think I Was Murdered. Even though it was a little creepy to think that someone can be kept alive in this way, I also found it fascinating. The pacing of this book was just right and the characters were very well developed. I really enjoyed how Katrina and Seb found their way back to each other and the romance that ensued. If you enjoy a good mystery mixed with creative technology then I highly recommend this book to you. I can’t wait to read the next book these authors write together.

Thank you to HarperCollins Audio for allowing me to listen to the audiobook of I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so well written! I didn’t see the twist coming either! Katrina is friends with liv who created a new ai app called “Talk” you can chat with it like a real human. Liv uploaded Katrina’s and Jason’s conversation to Talk so they can test out the beta version before it is released to the public. Katrina lost her husband in a terrible accident and the app makes her feel like she is still talking to him until the app told her that Jason was murdered. So we follow Katrina and her old classmate seb to find her husband’s killer. There are a few good twists in this book and you really don’t see them coming. It’s been a while since I found a book that I didn’t guess what happened next. This was such a fun fast paced book and I loved it! The audiobook is amazing! Highly recommend.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the authors Colleen Coble and Rick Acker for this audiobook copy of “I Think I Was Murdered” in exchange for an honest review.

I had high hopes for I Think I Was Murdered. The title drew me in. I was a bit disappointed. I enjoyed the characters and their development. Although, based on real technology, I thought the chatbot was a little creepy and a bit far fetched.
I listened to the audio version and enjoyed the narrators voice.
I would recommend to people who enjoy advanced technology, mystery and a bit of romance.
I was given a copy by the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed the idea behind this book, and overall thought it was good. It felt too long for the storyline and like it was dragging a bit at times. I liked the characters and how faith was woven in throughout. The narrator did a great job.

Thank you to NetGalley, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing | Thomas Nelson Fiction for my advance copy in exchange for my honest feedback.

It's an interesting plot idea, but it was a bit of a letdown. The AI as the deceased husband and how it gathered info and presented it was pretty cool, but also scary to think this might be on the horizon in real life. However, the characters were undeveloped or too simplified for me. There were lots of subplots and sadly, some never seemed to go anywhere. There were lots of new people to keep track of in progressing chapters while trying to focus on the main storyline. Then the pacing slowed down for me, and I lost my enthusiasm. The ending was not really worth it. I would still recommend it to readers of this genre because it may work for them.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson, Zondervan Fiction Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this!

It's been a while since I’ve read a book by Colleen Coble and I loved getting back into her books! Plus the addition of author Rick Acker, made for a fast-paced, suspenseful mystery that mixes technology, romance, and faith seamlessly!
Katrina returns to her small hometown to heal after a series of personal losses, only to find herself caught in a dangerous web involving AI, cryptocurrency, and a potential killer. As she reconnects with Seb, an old friend, sparks fly amid the tension. The authors skillfully balance heart-pounding moments with humor, lighthearted references, and a heartfelt romance. Set in a charming coastal town with Norwegian influences, this is a clean, thrilling read! And I hope to read more from this dynamic duo!

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this at the beginning — it seemed to just jump right into the turning point and I was really confused; however, it back tracked well and started explaining as the story went on, which helped. I really loved the character development and thought it was interesting that AI was such a huge element and I had to wrap my mind around the reality of everything this AI could do, since it is such a modern technology. I would end a chapter wanting to k ow what will happen next, I expected this to be a typical mystery, but it had more sci-fi in it than I expected, which was a surprise but I liked expanding on my usual genre! Overall it was a really good book that kept me guessing!

This is a suspense/mystery with a romance. It was different and unique. I loved the AI component and how it impacts our lives. it has some really good twists and turns and I was here for it!. This book was well written with good character development. I was glued from start to finish. I thought the narrator did a good job. Huge thanks to Netgalley and Harpercollins for allowing me to listen and review this book.

Katrina Berg was at the top of her game before her husband is killed in a car accident and the AI chat-bot start up she is legal counsel for is being investigated by the Feds. As a final straw, her beloved grandmother has just past away. One glimmer of joy in her life is the prototype of a new chat bot that allows her to "talk" to her deceased husband. But when it responds with, "I think I was murdered", Katrina goes back to her home town to try to track down what may have happened to him.

I like the idea and concept of this audio book and overall it was a good listen. I did get severely annoyed with how trusting and reliant Katrina, a presumably smart woman, was on the AI chat program. But that may also speak to the desperation a person can feel to keep connection after a loss. I also felt like the romance part felt awkward and could have benefited with a bit more development. Overall, though, a good thriller read with only a limited amount of questionable and dragging parts.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction, NetGalley, Colleen Coble and Rick Acker for the eARC in exchange for my honest review of the book.

Unfortunately, I had to DNF this book. No matter how hard I tried to force myself I could not get into it and did not enjoy the writing. The narrator was good and I did appreciate how they did the different voices. Maybe if I tried reading this at a different time. I would have liked it better. Maybe I will try this book again and hopefully like it the next time.

What a ride! I thoroughly enjoyed this book with all is twists and turns. I did not guess the ending which is always refreshing when reading. I loved the found family and all the real life complexities that come with family. The faith and hope this book weaved in was just the perfect touch. The narrator did an amazing job distinguishing between the characters and added to the esthetic of the book. I would highly recommend this book to others and I can not wait to read what's next from this author.

This was my second Colleen Coble book and my first Rick Acker. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. I will say the big twist at the end really got me. I didn’t guess it until it was almost announced in the book! 🤪 This book was good, but I didn’t really connect with these characters and it took me a while to get through it because it wasn’t super gripping. 3.75 stars

"I Think I Was Murdered" is a thrilling, mind-bending ride from start to finish. The story uniquely combines mystery, AI intrigue, and emotional depth as a grieving widow discovers secrets about her husband's death through an eerily lifelike chatbot. The pacing is sharp, the twists keep you guessing, and the emotional stakes feel real. If you enjoy stories where technology meets suspense, this one is hard to put down!

Katrina Berg's husband Jason is dead, and her life is going to pieces. One of her few consolations is the fact that she can still communicate (in theory) with her husband, thanks to a ground breaking AI innovation.

However, what Katrina doesn't bargain for is the realisation that her husband may have been murdered. So, what is she going to do about it?

In a timely story - given the growing, indeed ubiquitous, prevalence of AI in our lives - the writers offer an intriguing premise delivered convincingly. This gets 3.5 stars.

Lately I really come to enjoy techno-thrillers a lot! This one features a AI chatbot made for a fascinating purpose which kept me intigued!
Katrina is likeable character and I could very well connect with her.
For me the AI aspect in the story felt authentic, as one can mention this definition in terms of artificial intelligence!
At the beginning it was a bit difficult to keep pace with all the characters but keeping on paid off well!

Thank you #NetGalley #Thomas Nelson for this ARC

Intriguing storyline. I loved the twists to this story. It truly set it apart from other thriller/suspense nocels. I loved the audiobook for this. The narrator truly did an amazing job portraying the characters. She did a splendid job giving each a different voice, I think that truly added to the story for me and gave it more depth. I loved the twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat!

I received this Audiobook from HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully listening to this audiobook.

3.5/4* found the premise of the chatbot a bit weird, but interesting to know that’s a real thing. There’s some technology in this book above what I deal with in my daily life but the author did a great job of making it easy to understand. This book reminded me a bit of an Elon
Hildebrand book in style but with a triller/mystery twist. I found something’s a bit odd - like going to a birthday party when you think there’s a murderer out there, lol, but overall enjoyed this. I like the narrator. Thanks NetGalley for the audio version to review. I’d read more by this author.