Sir Donlea does it once again, he writes another smashing thriller that thanks
to a Netgalley request I was so blessed to read and now want a hardcopy!!
This is such a great twisty, turny, read that will keep you begging to know what's next!!
10 years ago the governor's daughter went missing and now retired detective turned ER Doctor
Ethan Hall is asked to re-examine the evidence. Without giving anything away let's just say the title of this book is Superb, a must read that you will not forget. The ending was sheer perfection!

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars

A decade ago 17 year old Callie Jones disappeared. Her father is now governor and he, along with the former detective Pete, want to reopen the case. They approach Ethan, Pete's ex partner who is now an ER doctor, to look into it.

I enjoyed the mystery and got creepy Hannibal Lecter vibes. Several twists I didn't see coming. Hope to see more of Ethan Hall in the future.

Superb suspense.
Ethan is a former detective turned ER doctor who gets called to cone back to his old
position by the Governor, whose daughter disappeared years ago, with no trace of her ever
being found.
Ethan retakes the Gov up on his request and is immediately drawn into a cascading case
filled with death, threats and the current disappearance of another young woman.
Fabulous read with non stop action and twists around every corner.
Dunlea has struck mystery gold once again.

Charles Donkea has delivered yet another gripping thriller with his latest novel, "Guess Again." I completed it in a single day! The story follows Ethan Hall, a former DCI agent in Wisconsin who transitions to become an ER doctor, seeking to leave behind the world of investigations and serial killers. However, when his former partner presents him with a decade-old cold case, he finds it impossible to refuse. This case is intricately linked to a serial killer currently imprisoned, who was responsible for the murder of Ethan's police officer father. Packed with action and unexpected twists, this novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. It undoubtedly deserves a five-star rating and is a must-add to your reading list!

I extend my gratitude to NetGalley and the publisher for providing the ARC for review. This review reflects my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed this book! 4.5 stars!

It definitely kept me guessing and I truly didnt know what was going to happen next. I like the way the story was written, bouncing from present day to the past to give snippets into what happened, but I liked that it wasn't every other chapter as a flash back. There were enough details to get the story but not too many where they weren't needed.

The only reason it didnt get 5 is there was a point or two where it felt a little slow and a few times I couldnt quite follow and had to re-read, but I couldnt put it down for the last third of the book. Would definitely recommend to friends and will continue to read anything Charlie Donlea writes!

Thank you to the publisher to the early copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. I will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

I've read everything Charlie Donlea has written. His books hook me from the first page and keep me engrossed and entertained until the very last. Guess Again is no different.

As is Donlea's trademark, the story is told from multiple POVs and is set both in the past (summer 2015) and the present (summer 2025). The majority of the plot takes place in 2025 and follows detective cum ER doc, Ethan Hall, as he investigates the disappearance of Callie, the Governor's daughter, a decade back.

Ethan has a bone to pick with a serial killer named Francis, who killed his father and multiple women some thirty years ago. As his investigation takes him on a wild chase of clues and misdirections, little does Ethan know that Francis is playing the long con.

Honestly, the less you know about this book going in, the better. I barely skimmed the blurb before diving in (huge thanks to Kensington Publishing for the ARC!) because Charlie Donlea books never disappoint.

Twisty, riveting, with noose-tightening tension and heart-pounding moments, Donlea's latest is a big win.

I have it on good authority (namely, the final chapter) that this isn't the last we've seen of Ethan Hall, and I, for one, can't wait.

Another great book by Charlie Donlea. I was hooked from the first page. Callie vanished 10 years ago and her case was never solved. Ethan’s former partner is sick and wants Ethan to help him solve the cold case. The problem is Ethan is now an ER Dr. He takes vacation time to help solve the case. I was definitely surprised at the ending and hope there might be a sequel.

Guess Again by Charlie Donlea
Charlie Donlea does it again! Straight outta the ballpark.
Ethan Hall retired from detective work and went back to school to become an ER doctor. He wanted to help people BEFORE they were dead instead of after. But when his old partner shows up with an offer he can’t refuse to reopen a 10 years gone cold case, he finds himself right back in the thick of it.
Told only in a way that Charlie Donlea can do. ‘Not all who wander are lost but, all those who are lost certainly wander’ 5 big ⭐️

I mean, this has to have a sequel, right?? Classic Donlea thriller - good twist at the 11th hour, likable protagonist. I definitely would love more of this story.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Charlie Donlea can do no wrong in my eyes. All his books are 5 star reads for me and this one is no exception. Amazing, truly. I love his writing style and his storytelling. I am hoping a sequel is coming for this?!!! So good. Thank you for this ARC.

This book has some definite 'Silence of the Lambs' vibes.
I enjoy the way the author connects his books, a very minor character in one book can become the main focus in another, and seeing old characters show up is a fun Easter Egg for devoted fans. Therefore, I'm hoping Christian will be utilized again, as I feel there's a story there. Perhaps the rather open-ended conclusion to this story will be revisited as well.
I figured out early on who killed Callie and why. It took a little longer to get to how all the pieces with Francis and Eugenia connect. At times it was tricky to keep track of all the moving parts. An early foreshadowing made for a satisfying scene in the final confrontation. And as usual, there's the trademark twist.
I always enjoy this author and look forward to each new book.

An addictive read packed with surprising and connections! You won’t want to put this one down!
Ethan Hall is pulled into a tense investigation when Special Agent Pete asks for his help in finding Callie Jones, the governor’s missing daughter. At the heart of it all is Francis , the man behind bars for Ethan’s father’s murder and possibly linked to the Lake Michigan killings. He claims he knows what happened to Callie and can lead them to a recent missing girl. Add in Francis’s dangerously obsessed fan, Eugenia, and the mystery only gets juicier.

This book was very good, i was so interested in what happened while I was reading. A few times I was slightly confused on what was happening and not in a good way and I was confused on whose POV I was in. Overall, solid book!

GUESS AGAIN was another fantastic story by Charlie Donlea, who continues to deliver. Even with multiple timelines and POVs, the story wove together seamlessly and with great twists and turns. Hoping there will be another one as this story is left hanging a bit!

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read and review GUESS AGAIN.

Review for “Guess Again by Charlie Donlea”

1. Plot Uniquenes : 4.5/5
2. Pacing and Coherence : 5/5
3. Emotional and Interllexrual Engagekent : 4.5/5
4. Twists and turns : 5/5
5. Protagonist Character Development : 5/5
6. support character development : 5/5
7. Setting and atmosphere : 4/5
8. Chapter Organization : 5/5
9. Conclusion and tied loose ends : 5/5
10. Overall rating of book : 5/5

Loved this book! Charlie Donlea is an automatic read for me and this did not disappoint. Retired detective turned ER Dr gets sucked back into a cold case and a connection to his father’s murder. I didn’t see any of the twists coming and read this in one day! Couldn’t put it down! I’m hoping for a sequel, I need to know what happens!!

Another awesome book by Charlie! Ethan used to be a cop, but has since moved on to an ER doctor. An old buddy of his visits him and asks him to revisit a missing girl case from ten years back. Ethan revisits his past by visiting the man who killed his father. He ends up having to make a deal with Francis to save another missing girl. All sorts of secrets and characters come out of the woodwork in this book and all tie together. Some huge twists!! Awesome book.

Guess Again by Charlie Donlea, published by Kensington Books is another fast paced, complex thriller that had me breathlessly turning the pages.
A story full of drama, suspense, unexpected twists and turns tha had me guessing till the last chapter. A book that deserves all the stars.

Whoa. I just finished Guess Again and am still processing the crazy ride we just went on!! I have read quite a few books already this year and this is hands down my favorite one so far. I wasn't even CLOSE to figuring out how everything fit together. I hit around the 75% mark in the book and my watch started giving me "relax" reminders and telling me I seemed stressed. Literally could not put it down for the last quarter of the book. It was SO GOOD!!!!

Huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.