The Whisper Place by Mindy Mejia is a gripping and emotional story that kept me hooked from start to finish. The author does an excellent job of creating a haunting atmosphere, blending mystery and psychological depth. The characters are complex, and their journey is both suspenseful and touching. I found myself deeply invested in their struggles and the twists that kept the plot moving. If you're a fan of suspenseful, character-driven stories with a touch of mystery, this book is definitely worth reading.

This was a great book!! I love the way the thriller builds and how mysterious it is. I really did enjoy the way that this author writes. It kept me engaged from page one. I really think I will be checking out more work from this author

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

*A Solid, Suspenseful Thriller*

Mindy Mejia's "The Whisper Place" is a gripping addition to the Celina Investigations series. Max Summerlin and Jonah Kendrick make a compelling team, and their unique blend of skills - Max's police background and Jonah's psychic abilities - adds a fascinating layer to the investigation.

The case itself is intriguing, with a missing woman who seems to have no past, and a client who's reluctant to involve the police. Mejia expertly weaves together the threads of the mystery, taking the reader on a suspenseful ride filled with unexpected twists.

The writing is atmospheric and immersive, with a keen sense of setting and character development. Mejia explores themes of identity, trauma, and the power of the past to shape our lives.

While the pacing occasionally falters, and some plot threads feel slightly convenient, "The Whisper Place" remains a solid, suspenseful thriller that will appeal to fans of the series and newcomers alike.

*Rating:* 3.5/5 stars

Can You Ever Really Escape Your Past? 🔮🚔
Mindy Mejia’s The Whisper Place grabs you from the first page with a tantalizing question: Can someone truly change their life, or will the past always catch up? If you love mystery thrillers with a supernatural twist, psychic detectives, and heart-pounding suspense, then buckle up—this book is for you!

A Dynamic Duo: Max & Jonah 🕵️‍♂️🔍
Meet Max Summerlin and Jonah Kendrick—former police officer and psychic detective turned private investigators. Their chemistry is undeniable, their investigative skills razor-sharp, and their cases? Anything but ordinary. When a man walks into their office searching for a missing girlfriend with no past and no name, they quickly realize they’re in over their heads. Why won’t he go to the police? And what exactly is he hiding?

A Mystery That Hooks You 🏚️😱
Meanwhile, across the country, a woman is on the run, trying to leave her dark past behind. But as Max and Jonah dig deeper, the paths of these characters intertwine in chilling ways. Their investigation leads them from an ’80s-themed bakery (yes, please! 🍩✨) to a terrifying house at the edge of the woods, where danger lurks in the shadows. The tension is high, the stakes are deadly, and every twist will leave you gasping.

What Makes The Whisper Place Stand Out? ⭐🔮
✅ Supernatural Elements: Jonah’s psychic abilities add an eerie, intriguing layer to the investigation.
✅ Thrills & Chills: Mejia expertly blends suspense, mystery, and psychological tension.
✅ Characters with Depth: Max and Jonah’s personal struggles make them feel real and relatable.
✅ Cinematic Settings: From a nostalgic bakery to a house of horrors, the atmosphere is vivid and unforgettable.

Final Verdict: A Must-Read Thriller! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you love gripping thrillers like The First Lie Wins or The House in the Pines, The Whisper Place should be at the top of your list. With its eerie mystery, well-crafted characters, and supernatural intrigue, it’s a binge-worthy read that keeps you guessing until the very end.

⚠️ Warning: Don’t read this one alone at night… unless you want to be looking over your shoulder! 👀💀

This book should come with a warning label! So, so good!!

When Charlie falls hard for a girl who disappears, he turns to a psychic PI. The story unravels hard and fast. This book is a wild ride and I loved every second of it!

A really interesting read. One of my favorite ARCs I've had the opportunity to read yet. Great suspenseful, hauntingly tense novel. I love how the author weaves the past, present, and future together without the reader even realizing it until the story is already unfolding. I enjoyed getting to know the characters the author created: the unique, telepathic Jonah and his best friend/business partner Max; the mysterious, unsettled Kate/Darcy and her eccentric boss/friend Blake. Definitely look forward to reading more stories by this author soon.

Celina Investigations sigue a Máximo Summerlin, un ex policía, y Jonah Kendrick, un detective psíquico, quienes se asocian para resolver casos complicados. El caso de este libro llega cuando un hombre, Charlie, les pide ayuda para encontrar a su novia desaparecida, Kate, quien no solo no tiene antecedentes ni nombre, sino que también guarda un oscuro secreto. A medida que avanzan en la investigación, Max y Jonah descubren que este caso podría ser el más difícil de todos, mientras lidian con el misterio de por qué el hombre se niega a involucrar a la policía.

La historia se narra desde tres perspectivas: la de Máximo, Jonah y un tercer personaje, cuya conexión con el caso es incierta, pudiendo pertenecer al pasado o al presente. A lo largo de la investigación, Max y Jonah se adentran en una serie de lugares y secretos, desde una panadería inspirada en los años 80 hasta una casa aterradora en el borde del bosque, desvelando el pasado sorprendente de la mujer desaparecida y enfrentándose a un peligro inesperado. Un thriller lleno de misterio, tensión y giros sorprendentes.





Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 Stars

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬
Max Summerlin and Jonah Kendrick might not fit the typical mold of business partners, given Max's background as a police officer and Jonah's skills as a psychic detective. However, their combined years of investigative expertise made the launch of Celina Investigations a seamless choice. When a man arrives at their office seeking help to locate his missing girlfriend, who has no history or even a name, Max and Jonah quickly realize they are facing one of their toughest cases yet. Their initial challenge is to uncover why this man is hesitant to involve the police. 2. At the same time, a woman is making her way across the country, her car filled with her possessions as she tries to escape a troubling past. The question that haunts her is the same one that keeps Max and Jonah awake at night: is it truly possible to change one’s life? As they navigate through an 80’s-themed bakery and a chilling house on the outskirts of town, Max and Jonah delve into the missing woman's startling history, inadvertently placing themselves in the midst of the very danger she was attempting to flee.

𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
I must admit, I didn’t realize The Whisper Place was part of a series when I requested it, but surprisingly, I never felt lost in the narrative. The book stands strong on its own.
The Whisper Place apart is a blend of mystery and psychological thriller elements. The pacing is thoughtful, allowing the reader to savor each twist and revelation without feeling rushed. The story delves into themes of memory, identity which adds a layer of depth to the overall plot.
The story was intriguing, and while I enjoyed reading it, it didn’t quite make it to the top of my favorites list. However, that doesn’t take away from its merit—it’s a captivating read that I would still wholeheartedly recommend to fans of mystery and psychological thrillers.
Thank you @Netgalley and @Grove Atlantic for allowing me to review this book.

I just finished The Whisper Place, it was a good book. I felt connected to the main character Kate/Darcy. This one is worth checking out!
Thank you @netgalley for letting me read an advance copy.

Unfortunately this book was not for me. It was the first one I read in the series, and missing the back story might have been the problem. The premise and the characters were interesting, yet I never got into this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Grove Atlantic for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

*Thank you to Netgalley and Grove Atlantic for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

The Whisper Place was a great read that had me hooked from the beginning and kept my interest all the way through. This is part of a series which I didn’t realize when I started reading it. Though I’m sure I would have understood some of the relationships better had I read the other books, Mindy Mejia does a great job giving you enough that you can read this as a standalone.

The story starts with Charlie walking into Celina Investigations with a stack of cash begging Max an ex-detective and Jonah a psychic to find his girlfriend who disappeared. The thing is Charlie doesn’t even know her real name. The story unfolds perfectly with lots of mystery, suspense, and thrills. We move between alternating timelines of the search for Charlie’s girlfriend by Max and Jonah, the story of Charlie and his girlfriend, and his girlfriend’s past. Everything is woven together beautifully and Mindy Mejia’s writing keeps you wanting more with every chapter until a very satisfying end.

Highly recommend this read, you won’t be disappointed.

I recently had the privilege of diving into an ARC of “The Whisper Place” by Mindy Mejia, and it was an enthralling journey from start to finish. Mejia has crafted a story that is both haunting and beautiful, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.

The novel centers around Lily, a young woman who returns to her hometown after the mysterious disappearance of her childhood friend, Ethan. As she reconnects with her past and unravels the secrets hidden within the small town, she discovers that the truth is far more complex and dangerous than she ever imagined. The atmosphere is thick with tension and the sense of unease is palpable, making for a truly immersive reading experience.

Mejia’s prose is lyrical and evocative, painting vivid pictures of the setting and the characters’ emotions. The characters themselves are deeply flawed and incredibly human, each grappling with their own demons and desires. Lily’s journey of self-discovery and her determination to uncover the truth are both compelling and relatable.

What sets “The Whisper Place” apart is its ability to blend elements of mystery, psychological thriller, and literary fiction seamlessly. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the reader to savor each revelation and twist. Themes of memory, identity, and the shadows of the past are explored with great sensitivity and depth.

“The Whisper Place” is a mesmerizing read that will keep you guessing until the very end. Mindy Mejia has once again proven her talent for storytelling, delivering a novel that is both thought-provoking and utterly captivating. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a richly layered and emotionally resonant mystery. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!

This is the third book in the Celina Investigation series, following How to Catch a Storm and A World of Hurt. These books should definitely be read in order, as they are a continuation of the story, though this installment is less dependent on the first two than book 1 is to book 2.

I really enjoy the dynamic between Max, a former cop, and Jonah, a psychic, who are best friends and co-owners of a private investigation firm. When Charlie walks in with $10K in cash, asking them to find his girlfriend, it leads them on a cross-border search. I love the duo’s chemistry, and while their spouses are minor characters in the series, they add great depth! Jonah’s girlfriend is a gifted scientist, and Max and Shelley are working through a rough patch in their marriage.

This book publishes on 9/16—thanks to @netgalley for the advanced copy! I’ve read most of Mindy Mejia's previous books and highly recommend them!

Tense, complex, emotional, and totally addictive! Interesting and unique characters, complex mystery, strong emotions - all spiral to a satisfying climax between past and present. What a ride! Recommended for all mystery fans.

How do you find a woman who doesn’t exist?! As a former police officer and a psychic detective, Max Summerlin and Jonah Kendrick may not be the most conventional business partners. But together, they have years of investigative experience, and opening Celina Investigations feels like a natural decision. When a man walks into their office searching for his missing girlfriend without a past or even a name, Max and Jonah realize their newest client may present their hardest challenge yet. Their first task: find out why he refuses to go to the police?! Good book! This book had good suspense, murder, good mystery, intrigue, and a few good twists! The story was interesting! I definitely enjoyed reading this book but it wasn’t one of my top favorites! I would still recommend reading this one! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I want to start off by saying that this was the first book I read from the series. I am sure that I would have understood more of the character development if I had read the first two books, but I do not think that they are totally necessary. That being said, I thought this was a good mystery. I was not amazed by the story, but I was not mad about it either.

Wow. What a great read. Could not put it down. Thank you for letting me read this in advance. I stayed up way to late trying to get to the end.