Really enjoyed this book the twist at the end I did not see coming. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC

Have You Seen Her is a suspenseful thriller full of secrets set against an atmospheric, wilderness backdrop. Cassie Peters has left her NYC life to go back to her hometown and a job in Yosemite with the Search and Rescue team. Over the summer, as she tries to outrun her past, she crosses paths with two other woman who are also dealing with their own secrets. I found the unravelling of what was going on well done and enjoyed this story from start to finish. The dual timeline and buildup to the reveal was excellent and I was surprised at how things came together. I will definitely pick up the next Catherine McKenzie book!
Thank you Atria Books for the copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was cleary a riff off the Gabby Petito case. I liked it well enough but wanted more things to happen to shock me. I also felt like I was being told what was happening, instead of letting my imagination take some of the story.

I had the immense pleasure of reading Please Join Us by Catherine McKenzie last year and loved it! I was so taken aback by the twist at the end. So when I was offered the opportunity to read her new book Have You Seen Her, I jumped at the chance.

Spoiler Alert: I loved this one as well! Catherine is a master story teller and weaver of half truths and whole lies that you think mean one thing, but really mean something entirely different.

The Good:
Right from page one she had my attention and didn’t let go! I was mesmerized by the characters, fell in love with the setting and was constantly trying to figure out where the twist in all of it was hidden. I didn’t find out till Catherine wanted me to know and I love that. This book was captivating and fast paced, everything you hope for when you crack the spine (figuratively) on a thriller.

The Bad:
I really don’t have anything bad to say. Catherine is a phenomenal writer. My one comment is more suited to the Mentionable section then this one.

The Mentionable:
Catherine’s books, or at least the 2 I’ve read, both had moments of brutality to them. Something to note going in, if that’s a trigger for you. Other trigger warnings include: use of alcohol, sexual scenes, domestic abuse both physical and verbal, death, missing persons, climbing accidents, and gaslighting.

Highly recommend picking this one up, especially if you love the outdoors and twists you’ll never see coming! Catherine McKenzie has quickly become a must read author for me.

Huge thank you to Simon and Schuster for the gifted arc in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A story about abuse and manipulation following Cassie, an art gallery curator from New York, who escapes to Yosemite to join their search and rescue team for the summer. It's a job she's worked previously so it gives her familiar comfort, but it's not without painful memories. Without giving too much away, the twist at the end is worthy, although I feel certain reveals should have been obviously implausible to the main character. Perhaps that was meant to show how abuse clouds your thinking

Cassie Peters is at a turning point, ready to bid farewell to the frantic hustle of her New York City life. She yearns to revisit her roots in a manner of speaking. With a fresh job prospect and a no-frills phone tucked in her pocket, Cassie retraces her steps to Mammoth Lakes, California, embracing the life she's longed for. Here, she embarks on a career in Search and Rescue within Yosemite National Park, rekindling her connection with fellow seasonal workers while confronting a haunting incident from her past.

In this robust standalone novel, McKenzie lays the groundwork for an engaging narrative that skillfully guides the reader's journey. The storyline branches into various directions but remains faithful to its core, ensuring that the narrative keeps readers on the intended path. The cast of well-drawn characters adds intriguing nuances to a narrative teeming with suspenseful moments. As the plot takes unexpected turns, it consistently piques curiosity, leaving readers eager to unravel more, even when developments are unfolding right before their eyes.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Catherine McKenzie never disappoints with her thrillers! This one, set in Yosemite National Park, was fun and twisty and I 100% did not have an idea that it would end how it did. The storyline with the Search and Rescue workers was fascinating and fast-paced. There was a little romance, and though it seemed a bit awkward at times, it didn't distract from the true storyline. I will always pick up this author's books- they are always a win. I want to mention a trigger warning for abuse. Thank you, NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This story was such a fun story. It had a great mix interpersonal character conflict and thriller. At first the stories seem very separate and that they will intertwine only peripherally but once a plot is revealed - yikes! Not at all what I guessed was going to happen.

This book is not to be missed.

In HAVE YOU SEEN HER, Catherine McKenzie takes us on a twisty ride that will have you questioning everything you know or think you know. After a tragic outcome to a Search and Rescue job, Cassie left everything in Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite and reinvented her life. Years later, she needs a place to hide and returns to her old life, hoping to remain safely hidden. She doesn’t expect to cross paths with two different women who seem to have secrets of their own, and have her hiding place exposed, especially when tragedy strikes, again.
McKenzie immerses us in a nail-biting story with a beautiful backdrop and interesting and complex characters. I couldn’t put it down!
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the novel. All opinions are my own and freely given.

I actually said "Wow. I was not expecting that" while I was reading this book. I love when that happens. As much as this felt like a predictable woman running scared type of story, Cassie was not your typical main character trying to start a new life. I enjoyed the setting of Yosemite National Park as we following a group of Search and Rescue workers trying to find a missing couple. And it's deja vu for Cassie because the last time she had this job, she was working on finding her friends who were missing. The ending still haunts her to this day.
<i>Have You Seen Her</i> tackles the fear of abuse and the manipulation and control that takes over when or if the abused makes an attempt at escape. I would definitely flag this with a trigger warning.

I really enjoyed this thriller. The writing was well done. The plot was fast paced in the beginning, but hit a little lull part way in. I did not guess the ending which is what I crave most from a thriller. Highly recommend this one.

A mystery set in a national park? Consider my interest piqued. There were things I liked and didnt like about this one. I enjoyed getting to know our FMC Cassie, and her unique job as a search and rescuer. I enjoyed the "stuck in the woods" atmosphere and felt the author did a good job transporting the reader. I also enjoyed the multiple POVs. I did not enjoy the romance subplot and thought it was unnecessary and distracting. I also thought most of this book was too slow and then BAM last 20% was twisty. I prefer more twists thru out the book then just at the end. All in all I did enjoy this one and I do think others will really like it. I will keep an eye out for this author and read more!

I received a free copy of Have You Seen Her from Netgalley and Atria Books in exchange for an honest review.
If you loved Catherine McKenzie’s previous novel, Please Join Us, you’ll LOVE Have You Seen Her. Cassie heads out to Yosemite Search and Rescue to try to escape the life she has in NYC. Little does she know, even the wilderness of Yosemite Park isn’t enough to keep her past where it belongs: in the past.
A psychological thriller to rival Please Join Us, McKenzie’s newest novel will keep you up until you reach the final page.

Equipped with a burner phone and a new job, Cassie Peters has left her hectic and secretive life in New York City for the refuge of her hometown of Mammoth Lakes, California. There, she begins working again with Yosemite Search and Rescue, where a case she worked a decade ago continues to haunt her.

She quickly falls into old patterns, joining a group of fellow seasonal workers and young adventurers who have made Yosemite their home during the summer. There, she meets Petal, a young woman living in a trailer with her much older wife, keeping a detailed diary of the goings on of the park, and Jada, a recent college graduate on a cross-country road trip with her boyfriend, documenting their journey on Instagram.

When these three women cross paths, Cassie’s past catches up with her, and the shocking consequences ripple out far beyond what any could have imagined in this unputdownable thriller from an author who “never fails to impress” (Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author).

Have You Seen Her is a quite the page turner. So much was happening and I needed to know how Cassie got from point A to point B and if the missing hikers would be found. I was surprised by most of this story, especially by the crazy twist that I didn't see coming at all. Since it goes between the past (starting at the beginning of Cassie's new job) and the present, a lot is revealed, but it is done in a way that still keeps you guessing. And it stays creepy throughout...

I liked how we saw Petal's thoughts through her diary entries and got an idea of what Jada was like through her Instagram posts. Cassie was always the main narrator though.

I know this is a short review, but what I said above really sums up my thoughts. It kept me engaged and questioning everything.

Well done, Catherine!

(Trigger warning below.)

Movie casting suggestions:
Cassie: Melissa Roxburgh
Ben: Max Thieriot
Jenny: Willa Fitzgerald
Petal: Auli'i Cravalho
Sandy: Jillian Armenante
Jada: Lovie Simone
Jim: Austin North

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TW: Domestic abuse

I appreciate the ARC. This title was a struggle to read as it didn’t not keep my attention. It just didn’t pull me in.

This one brought all the feels because it was set in some of my favorite places in the Eastern Sierras, so I was transported to summer camping trips. But then it hit with a crazy mystery and a thrilling plot twist.

Cassie arrives back in Yosemite to join the Search and Rescue team after 10 long years away. But she’s obviously running from something in her past - there’s so much there though, it’s hard to know which part she’s running from. She is also drawn to two other women staying there - Petal who is in a relationship with a much older woman and Jada, a social media influencer traveling the country with her boyfriend. The lives of these three women intertwine and unfold over the summer months in Yosemite with an ending I definitely didn’t see coming!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

While this book had a great storyline, I had a hard time getting into it. I don't know if it was the way it was written or if it was the characters, but this book just didn't click for me. many people have loved it, so I feel it is just me.

I really enjoyed this author's previous works, but I couldn't get into this one. I really appreciate the ARC, and I'd love to read more from this author!

I was very excited for Have You Seen Her since I loved her book Please Join Us. However, this book is drastically different. There were some twists and it was a slow burn for me. Personally, I was not a huge fan but I can see others really enjoying this book. I would recommend you give it a chance for yourself.