Thank you to Storm Publishing via NetGalley for the advanced readers copy of this book!

I loved that this book was fast paced and a quick read. The chapters were short, which I love. I did not feel that is was very thrilling, as the premise of this book was supposed to be about Syliva's disappearance, which lasted all of a chapter or two.

The book started out really strong, and I blew through the first half of it, barely putting it down. The second half really started to lag and I felt that there were story lines that could have made this book more twisty, but instead they were "fill in the plot" story lines that could have been done without. The ending felt a bit rushed.

Overall, I enjoyed the book!!

Rhett just got out of prison 20 years later for the murder of an elderly lady, Marjorie. He says he is innocent and was wrongly accused. And he is determined to find out who set him up.
Sylvia is Marjorie’s daughter and starts receiving anonymous threatening letters along with her mother’s necklace.
Once released , Rhett finds Sylvia to start getting answers on who really killed Marjorie.
Fast paced, twisty and addictive! A psychological thriller I highly recommend!

A twisty mystery book that will make you question every character!
Rhett was just released from jail following a wrongful conviction from 20 years earlier when another crisis occurs. Now he has to team up with the daughter of the victim he was wrongfully accused of murdering.

This book was a quick read! I really enjoyed the character of Rhett. It was interesting to read his struggles when he was released from prison and had to start life over. His friendship with Jesse was very heartwarming. At times the book was a little long, and the ending was a little predictable, but overall it was a good read.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick read that enjoys a mystery!

Thank you Storm Publish for providing me with an ARC of this book.

A unique and intriguing mystery thriller. The characters really drove this story. I figured things out before they were revealed but still enjoyed reading because of the characters.

Hmm, good looking guy accused & sentenced for murdering your Mother, so why are you running around town with him? His looks, his built body, or is he innocent? An unusual story of murder, hatred, greed, and total self destruction. Interesting. Thank you #Netgalley #StormPublishing #WhenIDisappear
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When I Disappear by Amanda McKinney

3.5⭐️

Thankyou Netgalley for this ARC.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I did pick the twist early on, but it still had me hooked with how the author unravelled the story.

Sylvia Stone's mother was killed 20 years ago. Since then Sylvia's life has taken a turn for the worst. She has lost her job and is almost through her inheritance. She is also a loner, without family or friends. Now the man who was convicted for het mothers murder, Rhet is up for parole.
Than someone is leaving anonymous letters on her doorstep with times that are related to her mothers murder.

After Rhett Cohen has been released from prison Sylvia gets one ultimate anonymous letter: Your Next. Rhett has always kept to his statement that he was innocent and didn't kill Marjorie. Even Sylvia doubts that Rhett killed her mother, even though it was in part her statement that led to his conviction. Sylvia and Rhett even start working together to find out “who framed him” and sent him to prison. Was Rhett framed? Who is the real murderer?

Even though I had a pretty good idea halfway through the book who had murdered Sylvia's mum, and turned out to be correct, this is a nail-biting thriller that makes you want to keep reading. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

📚 PRE-PUBLICATION BOOK TOUR BOOK REVIEW 📚

When I Disappear By Amanda McKinney
Publication Date: January 24, 2025
Publisher: Storm Publishing

📚MY RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
(Rounded Up To 5⭐)

📚MY REVIEW:

Whew, what a riveting and fast-paced thriller this was! When I Disappear kept me turning its pages as quickly as I could until I reached the end of this wildly unhinged small-town mystery.

This book featured chapters alternating between three viewpoints: Sylvia, whose mother was tragically murdered twenty years ago; Marjorie, Sylvia's mother; and Rhett, the man convicted of murdering Marjorie. While the majority of the book happens during present time, there were some chapters that flashed back to the past and created a deeper context for the reader. The shifts in the timelines were easy to follow while the story was laid out brilliantly by the author. Chapters were short and this was a really fast read for me.

The main characters of the book were richly developed, and the supporting characters added a lot to the mystery of this read. It seemed everybody was a little bit unhinged and unpredictable, which really kept me on the edge of my seat. There were a lot of shady people in this town, and their plotlines in these pages added to the book's intrigue. I predicted the twist in this one pretty early on, which is the only reason I didn't rate it a full five stars. Even that didn't take away from the fun intrigue and the wild mystery ride this book took me on, though.

Fans of unhinged characters, short chapters, dual timelines, and fast-paced suspense are going to really love this read! My friends at Thriller Book Lovers The Pulse absolutely love this author and have been excited about this book for a while, so I was looking forward to this one -- and it did not disappoint! A big thank you to Thriller Book Lovers The Pulse, NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and the author herself for the invitation to be a part of this book tour and the gifted advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

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Sylvia starts to receive threatening letters years after her mother’s murder. This raises questions about the case and leads to the release of the man, Rhett, who was convicted of the crime. In an attempt to find out who the real killer is, Rhett and Sylvia team up and become entangled in a whole local scandal while unveiling some dark secrets. The book alternates between the perspectives of Sylvia, her mother and Rhett. It is a very quick and easy read because it’s twisty and written in an informal, relatable tone. Think Freida McFadden’s tone with Gillian Flynn vibes. 😬I was confused about a few of the plot points: the detective’s chief’s brother or whatever, the traveling photographer, the rest of the people in the cave, and Jesse’s age. I think maybe too many other details or characters were thrown in there that were unnecessary. I am definitely interested in checking out more from this author though. Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this title.

This book started very promisingly, with interesting characters and a good plot. However, about two thirds through the tone changed and my interest waned. The conclusion of the book was a bit rushed and the ending didn't fit in my opinion. Disappointing.

I adore Amanda's writing and have binged all her books . I found the start of this one to be a bit much with the multiple POV and characters , I quickly realized I was going to love this book. I loved the pace of the book and the shocks and twists were second to none. This was a 4* for me.

This was a fast paced thriller with an interesting build up. Personally I was able to guess the twists and the plot early on so I would’ve enjoyed it more if some things had been less “obvious” and if the main character had been explored a bit more. Nonetheless I enjoyed this book and feel grateful I had the opportunity to have an early read.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC of When I Disappear by Amanda McKinney. This is the first book I have read by this author and I thought it was a good fast paced thriller. Sylvia’s mother was killed 20 yers ago and the Rhett, who was convicted of killing her, is about to get out on probation. Sylvia is getting letters threatening that she is “next”. Could it be from her mother’s killer? Did Rhett really kill her mother? There are a lot of questions to be answered and the truth will shock you. 3.5 stars

This was a fast-paced thriller with short chapters that kept me hooked and eager to see what would happen next. I enjoyed the twists, although some were a bit predictable. For much of the book, I thought it was shaping up to be a 5-star read, but unfortunately, the ending didn’t quite deliver. It felt a little rushed, which was disappointing. Overall, it’s still a quick and enjoyable read, but I was hoping for more from the ending.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

Pub day 01.24.25

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Another win for McKinney! I just love her writing style, it flows so smoothly and you’ll be hooked immediately!

Sylvia Stone’s mother was murdered twenty years ago, and after her alleged killer is released from prison, Sylvia receives a series of letters that are seemingly threats dropped off by an unknown person at her door in the middle of the night.

Rhett, who still proclaims his innocence, is immediately pulled back into the Stone family and trying to solve cases before it’s pinned on him yet again.

Loved this book. Multiple POV, dual timeline, journal entries. A sphinx named Shirley. Definitely check this one out, it is so bingeable you will fly right through it!

Thanks so much to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for my ARC!

The story is told from multiple perspectives including Marjorie Stone, her daughter, Sylvia, and Rhett Cohen, the man accused and convicted of Marjorie’s murder. Twenty years later, Sylvia receives a series of letters, veiled threats telling her that she’s not safe. The timely appearance of the letters lead to the release of Rhett Cohen. The unlikely duo pair together attempting to finally uncover the truth behind Marjorie’s murder. It is a tumultuous emotional affair with lots of interesting twists. Thank you to NetGalley and Storm publishing for the chance to review this ARC. These are my true opinions.

I received an ARC of this book from Storm Publishing via NetGalley. I was so ready to give this 5 stars until the end! Every time I put the book down, I kept thinking about it, eager to pick it up again. I enjoyed the characterization as everyone was fleshed out and real. Rhett was realistic with very reasonable aftereffects of being in prison. Sylvia was realistic with how she handled her depression and loneliness. Even the more minor characters, such as the hairdresser and Jesse's mother, were depicted well. Shirley the cat was definitely a favorite!

But then about 2/3 of the way through, there is a code switch. That in itself took me by surprise, and I was into it.... until the last few chapters when everything was turned upside down and not in a good way! I really disliked both what happened at the end and also the speed with which just BAM this is what happened. I was hoping for the shocking reveal of a different villain than who it turned out to be.

There was also a brief scene about a dead animal that I felt went into too much detail. Animals being harmed is a TW for me.

This is a fantastic thriller and a must read for anyone who likes this genre. It came packed with twists and turns and the ending took me by surprise. It’s a great read and one that I’d definitely recommend.

In this book we follow Sylvia, whose mother was murdered twenty years ago. Rhett Cohen, who was working for her mother at the time, was accused of her mother’s murder. His fingerprints were on the knife that killed her and he had motive. Together with the testimony of Sylvia he was convicted of her mother’s murder.

Now twenty years later, Sylvia gets these strange letters delivered on her doorstep. In these letters is information that only the real killer knows. So did Rhett really kill her mother? Or was he innocent this whole time?

Later Rhett is released from prison and visits Sylvia. He wants to see the letters that were delivered to her because he wants to know who really murdered Sylvia’s mother. He wants revenge for all the years he spent locked up.

Sylvia and Rhett look into the murder of her mother together to find out who really killed her. But what will they find when they start looking? And will this information be dangerous?

This book is amazing. It’s fast paced and has a lot of short chapters. They find out so many things and there are so many things happening. I really couldn’t put this book down. I kept wanting to know what would happen next.
I loved the twists in the story. I really couldn’t have guessed what was going to happen next.
This is the first time I read something by Amanda McKinney and I’m very impressed. I’m very intrigued by what her other books are like.

I received an advance review copy (ARC) for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.