This book had me from the start! When Sylvia receives letters in the middle of the night which appear to be from her mother's murderer, the tension is palpable, as the supposed murderer has been in prison for 20 years. When Rhett is released from prison shortly afterwards, they form an unlikely partnership to try and find the real murderer. Despite being able to spot the main twist, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A refreshing way to solve a crime!

Twenty years ago, Rhett was convicted of brutally murdering an elderly lady. For twenty years, he has tried to convince everyone he was innocent. Now he's out, and determined to find out who framed him all those years ago, finding himself being helped by the daughter of his "victim". Then she disappears, and Rhett is sure he's missing part of this story.

This was such a great read, and I absolutely loved the twists, even if I did guess some of them fairly early on. I flew through this one in a couple hours and I just couldn't get enough.
Definitely keep an eye out for this one in the new year.

Sylvia receives letters with times twenty years after her mother is murdered, and it appears that the murderer is back, and she is to be his next victim. Rhett, who was convicted of the murder comes back, after receiving parole and along with the voice of Marjorie (Sylvia’s murdered mom) we find out the story of what really happened twenty years ago. Filled with twists and turns I did not see coming, this novel was a good read.

The twists and turns in this book were so good. It’s a fast paced read and I didn’t want to put it down. Rhett was in jail for a crime he didn’t commit. When he’s paroled early he wants revenge. He goes to see Sylvie, the daughter of the woman he was charged with murdering. She’s been getting letters from the person who is actually responsible for the murder. They team up to figure out who is actually responsible. The ending was great!!!

This is a mystery/thriller book that gave off “Pretty Little Liars” vibes. There were a lot of twists. It started out great.

*This is an #ARC provided by #NetGalley and #StormPublishing. The opinions expressed are my own. Publishing Date: January 24, 2025.
#WhenIDisappear

A fast paced thriller with so many twists and turns that I never saw coming. I honestly couldn’t put it down. It was creepy and interesting but the ending fell a bit flat for me. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the early copy.

This was a fast paced , page turning thriller that was a bit of fun to read l I did guess what was happening quite early on though which was a bit disappointing. Whilst I enjoyed this book, I did struggle with a bit part of the story. The main character when from one extreme to the other very quickly and it just felt off to me. It was a like a switch was flicked and she became a different person.

Despite that, the story was interesting, idea., I just feel that it could have been done better. I don’t want to give anything away about the story so it is hard to say anymore.

Thank to Storm publishing on NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on January 24th.

When I Disappear by Amanda McKinney
Publishing date - 01/24/25
Rating (5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Netgalley , Storm Publishing , and author for this e-ARC.

Synopsis - Twenty years after Sylvia Stone’s mother was brutally murdered, she receives a letter on her doorstep that Rhett Cohen, the man accused of her mother’s murder and sent to prison for twenty years, is innocent of the murder. When Rhett is released from prison, she receives three more letters. The final letter she received ended with the message, you’re next …

What a great psychological thriller. I could NOT guess these twists and was instantly drawn in. I could not put this book down! The writing was fast-paced and the plot moved at a good speed, making it an easy read. Told by multiple point of views and a dual timeline which worked really well with this story. This was my first read by the author and after finishing this one ; I immediately went to download “Marriage of Lies” by her on my kindle.

Highly recommend this thriller when it releases in January 2025!

What a thriller! It kept me on my toes all the way and I finished it in one go. A mysterious killer who escaped justice, a man wrongly accused who seeks revenge, and a woman who lost both her mother and her sister.
This novel is as dark as it is suspenseful, making it perfect for fans of gripping mysteries with unexpected twists.
After receiving letters implying that the man convicted of her mother's murder twenty years ago might be innocent, Sylvia Stone begins to question everything she once believed. Rhett’s release from prison only raises the stakes, especially as the final letter ominously warns that she is next. When Sylvia herself disappears, the story takes an even darker turn.
McKinney masterfully builds suspense. Sylvia and Rhett are both deeply layered characters: Sylvia is haunted by her past and questioning her reality, and Rhett is a man hardened by two decades of imprisonment for a crime he may not have committed. Their stories intersect in powerful, emotionally charged ways.
Just when you think you know where the story is heading, McKinney pulls the rug out from under you. This is a must-read for anyone who loves psychological thrillers with endings that keep you thinking long after you’ve finished the book.

When I Disappear is a fast paced thriller with some fun twists. While I guessed the twist earlier on then I would like, I still enjoyed the journey. For some reason the book feels a little disjointed. Like the first half was a 5 star read and I was glued to the pages, and then things started to fall apart a little by the second half. There almost was a dual plot at times and the ending left me with some questions. Overall, I enjoyed this thriller and it definitely was a page turner!

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Twenty years ago Marjorie Stone was murdered. Now daughter, Sylvia lives alone as a spinster, rarely leaving her home--even having her hairdresser come to her, But when twenty-eight-year old Jesse Taylor goes missing, there's suspicion the two events could be connected--especially because the convicted killer of Marjorie (Rhett) Is now being released from prison. Sylvia begins getting strange notes: some with random times on them and one chilling that simply says, "You're next!" This is one of those great, convoluted novels that has you reading at break-neck speed as there are so many suspects and even the police are flummoxed!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Twenty years after Sylvia Stone’s mother was brutally murdered, she receives a letter on her doorstep that Rhett Cohen, the man accused of her mother's murder and sent to prison for twenty years, is innocent of the murder. When Rhett is released from prison, she receives three more letters. The final letter she received ended with the message, you’re next, and suddenly Sylvia disappears.
It's an absolute thriller you won’t put down until the shocking ending, one that you could never guess.
Twenty years after Sylvia Stone’s mother was brutally murdered, she receives a letter on her doorstep that Rhett Cohen, the man accused of her mother's murder and sent to prison for twenty years, is innocent of the murder. When Rhett is released from prison, she receives three more letters. The final letter she received ended with the message, you’re next, and suddenly Sylvia disappears.
It's an absolute thriller you won’t put down until the shocking ending, one that you could never guess.

3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. An enjoyable, fast paced thriller with a unique twist. I did guess the twist pretty early on, which was disappointing, but I felt like it was such a different ending that I wasn't super mad.

I liked the multiple perspectives and felt like they really worked for this story. The characters were all interesting. And the writing was solid- made for a super quick thriller read, which I love!

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Wow!!
I really enjoyed this one. So many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. Definitely recommend.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this arc

I loved that the chapters were short and easy to get through. But I didn't love that there was a lot going on. Some of it probably wasn't necessary either.

Overall, this was average read. Short chapters meant it was a quick and easy to get through but it could have done with some stuff being left out so that you could spend more time getting to know the characters.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book.

Here’s the translation:

“I don’t know what to think after what I just read.

As a big fan of thrillers and crime novels, I take a lot into account before rating a book.

I figured out the culprit before reaching 30% of the book, and for me, that’s just a no-go.

There were a lot of inconsistencies that disappointed me; I would have rated the book higher if the details were coherent, but unfortunately, there were things that just didn’t add up.

I’m disappointed with the plot twist as well as the ending.”

Had to finish half way through. It felt like the first half was edited and the second wasn't, loads of mistakes in spelling , words missing, words repeated 2-3 times in one sentence. Sylvia stops thinking the man she accused of murdering her mum is innocent on the basis of basically nothing, and spends more time thinking about she fancies him than about her dead family.

This was good! It was good in a predictable way, but oddly enough that didn’t take away anything for me. I liked the characters, and I so badly wanted justice for Rhett that it made me root for him through it all.
The writing was fast paced and the plot moved at a good speed, making it an easy read.
If you need a quick read or a safe thriller - this is it. Won’t blow your mind but very enjoyable

Sylvie's mom was murdered 20 years ago, Rhett was convicted of the crime, largely because of Sylvie's testimony. When Rhett is released from prison Sylvie receives a set of letters that reinvigorate the interest of the past and leave us wondering what's going to happen in the future.

This book started off very strongly, I really liked where this was going, and Sylvie became endearing to me in an odd way. Unfortunately, for me, about 70% of the way through I guessed the twist, which I rarely do, and it wasn't what I personally was hoping for. I rushed through to the end to see if I was going to be correct and I was, which was a bit of a letdown.

We also learn some details that felt like they were purposefully left out to add to the twist but left me wondering why we didn't get those details earlier. I get that it would have fed into the twist earlier, but I felt like they could have been used as carefully planted breadcrumbs rather than leaving feel like it was a plot hole. Intentional or not I am still left thinking about the book, and it's plot several hours after I finished.

“A surprising amount of flies, considering the cold temperature, spiral around the carcass, zipping in and out of the wounds.”

Throw on your detective hat and buckle up for a twisty ride. Told by multiple point of views and a dual timeline, which are my favorite. Amanda throws a giant curveball in this one. And that ending came out of nowhere! This is a fast paced thriller with short chapters to fly through.