Hands down one of the best books I have read in 2024! It earned the complete 5 stars! It actually got me thru a really rough period in my life! Once I picked it up I did not want to put it down. The storyline was full of twists and turns that I did not expect! You will not regret reading this one!

This being my second read of Amanda McKinney, I went into this book with high expectations and it didn't disappoint.

Sylvia lives like a recluse after her mother's murder. She starts receiving threatening letters which alludes to the fact that the convicted killer Rhett was not actually guilty who is then released on parole. Thus begins a quest to find the real killer.

The double POV's of Rhett and Sylvia in the book kept things interesting. You start learning about the characters and the plot thickens. I do feel however that Marjorie's POV made predicting the ending easier. The overarching plots all wove seamlessly and came together well in the end.

Highly recommend!!!!

I thank NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a wild ride. From the accusations of false imprisonment to Sylvia’s a disappearance it was all crazy. Also can I just say the idea of the “real” killer being out there free is such a scary thought to me. I loved it

I was hooked 10 minutes into this one. This isn't groundbreaking, but it is a solid psychological thriller. Yes, there were a couple of twists, but for me I was more interested in the portrayals of the multiple points-of-view.

I liked this, and I would read more from the author.

I received a complimentary copy of the novel from the publisher and NetGalley, and my review is being left freely.

Sylvia’s mother was killed 20 years ago and after some mysterious letters arrive at her doorstep, the man who was convicted of her murder is released.
This was a fast paced book which I almost read in a day as I couldn’t wait to find out what happened
The 2 main characters Rhett and Sylvia were interesting and I didn’t work out the ending until it was revealed which i feel is a sign of a good book.
Thanks to NetGalley, Storm publishing and Amanda McKinney for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

A page turner I kept coming back to. 20 years after her Mother’s murder and following the release of her mother’s killer Sylvia receives a threat. Rhett who always claimed his innocence makes an unlikely pair with Sylvia to solve who really killed Marjorie and will Sylvia be next? With just enough side stories and characters to keep things interesting this book is a solid read. Thank you to the publisher, Net Galley, and the author for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

WOW! If you like Freida McFadden, Lucinda Berry, or A.R. Torre this is the book for you. I have not read anything from this author before this one and now I've added multiple to my TBR list. What a great psychological thriller that is fast paced with twists that had me guessing. A solid 4.75 stars.

Synopsis: 20 years ago, Sylvia Stone’s mother was killed, and Rhett Cohen was convicted of killer her. Rhett has recently been released and Sylvia opens her door to find a letter suggesting that Rhett was innocent. A series of letters arrive with the last claiming Sylvia is next. Rhett is a man driven by vengeance trying to find the man that framed him... and kill him. Sylvia seems to have guilt because her testimony is the reason he was locked up.. She teams up with Rhett to find the real killer. She feels like she owes him... Or does she?

Loved this book. Multiple POV, dual timeline, journal entries. and twists. Highly recommend this thriller when it releases in January 2025!

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the advanced reader copy.

This was a fantastic read! It kept you guessing throughout and the ending did not disappoint! There was a point where I had an inkling of who did it; however, I didn’t expect the tangled web that was created. I would absolutely recommend this book.

I did read this book very quickly. It was engaging and I found myself wanting to know what happened next. The writing was good and easy to follow.

My only gripe is that I felt that the plot twist could be seen coming a mile off. Just not all that shocking, I suppose.

Enjoyable book though!

What the heck did I just read! Perhaps one of the twistiest plots I’ve ever read. This was dark… so dark at times. Just when you think you have a suspect everything shifts. It’s a fast paced well written story line about how wrong things can be perceived. This dogs deep into secrets and the past until the story is untangled. And what a jaw dropper

Thank you to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for the arc
Wow what a read, brilliant from the start when Marjorie, Sylvia's mother is murdered. We then forward twenty years to the current day when it appears that Sylvia receives four letters saying she is next. The man they convicted, Rhys is let out of prison since it proves that in fact he was not the murderer.
This is one wild ride and an exciting book with lots going on.
Brilliant thriller that'll have you binge reading til the very end.
Great character detail and background, with a fantastic plot and end twist.
Kerry Kennedy Author

When I Disappear von Amanda McKinney ist ein packender Thriller, der geschickt mit den Themen Geheimnisse, Verlust und die düsteren Seiten menschlicher Beziehungen spielt. Die Autorin gelingt es, den Leser von Anfang an in eine Welt voller Rätsel und emotionaler Spannungen zu entführen, die ihn bis zur letzten Seite nicht mehr loslässt.

Im Mittelpunkt des Romans steht die junge Protagonistin, die mit einer traumatischen Vergangenheit und einer Reihe ungelöster Geheimnisse konfrontiert wird. Als sie plötzlich verschwindet, beginnt eine spannende Suche nach der Wahrheit, die die Leser in die tiefen Abgründe menschlicher Psychologie und in die komplexen Verflechtungen von Vertrauen und Verrat führt.

McKinney versteht es, eine dichte, atmosphärische Spannung aufzubauen. Der Plot ist so konstruiert, dass jeder Schritt der Suche nach der verschwundenen Frau die Leser auf eine neue, unerforschte Wendung der Geschichte führt. Die Autorin schafft es, mit überraschenden Wendungen und klugen Erzähltechniken die Spannung kontinuierlich zu steigern, was When I Disappear zu einem packenden Thriller macht, der den Leser immer wieder auf die falsche Fährte lockt.

Besonders gelungen ist die Charakterzeichnung. Die Hauptfigur ist komplex und tiefgründig. Ihre Motivationen und inneren Konflikte werden auf eine Weise präsentiert, die sowohl empathisch als auch faszinierend ist. Auch die Nebencharaktere sind gut entwickelt und tragen zur Atmosphäre des Buches bei, indem sie die geheimen Ebenen der Geschichte weiter vertiefen.

Der Schreibstil von Amanda McKinney ist eindrucksvoll – flüssig, aber intensiv, und mit einem klaren Fokus auf die emotionale Tiefe der Handlung. Sie versteht es, eine ständige Ungewissheit zu schaffen, die den Leser zwingt, seine eigene Wahrnehmung der Ereignisse immer wieder in Frage zu stellen. Was ist wahr? Was ist nur Schein? Diese Fragen ziehen sich wie ein roter Faden durch das Buch und tragen erheblich zur Spannung bei.

Fazit: When I Disappear ist ein Thriller, der mit seiner psychologischen Tiefe und den raffinierten Wendungen überzeugt. Amanda McKinney liefert eine Geschichte, die sowohl spannend als auch emotional packend ist, und bei der der Leser ständig im Unklaren über das wahre Motiv hinter dem Verschwinden der Protagonistin bleibt. Für Fans von intensiven, geheimnisvollen Thrillern ist dieses Buch definitiv eine Empfehlung wert.

Intense read that kept me on the edge of my seat! Chapter after chapter kept me hanging on until the very end! 5 star read without a doubt!

A man imprisoned for a crime he says he didn't commit,the daughter of the victim who sealed his fate 20 years ago who now says she knows his innocence,but if he didnt do it who did?
Not many characters involved, so it made for an easy read with a plot line that was easy to follow.
Overall it was a good read but it had potential to be a great one, there was just something lacking especially at the end when everything came together,nothing was a surprise it was just a bit to obvious.
If you want a quick, easy read, then it's worth a read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC

I enjoyed reading, When I Disappear. It was a fast paced read that hooked me from the beginning. The main character, mom died. The person who "Murdered" her is being released from prison. There are letters that are showing up at the main character's house that are threatening. The story unfolds with an unlikely friendship and the main character going missing. The ending does not disappoint!

The plot was good however frustrating. all characters were unlikable and it just didn’t grip me, I did struggle to finish it.

However there were good parts of the book that kept me interested but it mostly just wasn’t for me

When I Disappear by Amanda McKinney is an intense read that made me seriously not want to put it down. I read it in one evening because I was so hooked. It is SO well written and the characters are great. I did however guess the ending and the who dunnit which is pretty rare with the twists and turns that are in novels. None of that took away from how much I enjoyed this book. I highly recommend it. Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this advanced copy.

𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞. 𝐀 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐦𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐮𝐩, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥, 𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.

The premise of this thriller was intriguing: Sylvia awakens to a letter on her doorstep suggesting the man who was convicted of killing her mother two decades prior, Rhett Cohen, is innocent. She is rattled by the first one, and they continue, each one revealing details only the killer would know.

Just as Rhett is released from prison, the fourth letter arrives with a chilling message and a personal item of her mother's that still had her blood on it. Because the letters made her doubt her testimony all those years ago, Sylvia is convinced that Rhett was wrongly convicted, and the two begin working together to try and find the real killer. Then Sylvia disappears.

All eyes are on Rhett, and so many people are wondering if a convicted killer was freed from prison only to kill again. The truth is going to come out about what really happened to Sylvia AND her mother. Although I was able to untangle the mystery before the book's conclusion, it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this early copy. At the time this review was written, this title was expected to publish on January 24, 2025.

Wow, I couldn’t put this book down, wrote so well. The story line is fantastic and the guessing who did it changes so much.

100% recommend.

Loved the ending

This book totally surprised me!! I couldn’t put the pieces together until the very end. I’ve found my new Frieda McFadden!!