Title: A Stellar Journey Into Suspense: Review of "Night Will Find You" by Julia Heaberlin

I am profoundly grateful to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with a review copy of "Night Will Find You" by Julia Heaberlin, a book that captivated my attention from start to finish with its brilliantly woven narrative and intriguing characters.

The author's writing style is superb, delivering a story that is not only well-crafted but also full of suspense, keeping you gripped from the first page to the last. It's truly a page-turner, a book that you just can't put down. Heaberlin has a unique talent for storytelling that is both engaging and satisfying.

The characters in "Night Will Find You" are compelling and well-developed, each with their own distinct personalities and backstories that contribute to the richness of the plot. Heaberlin has a knack for character-building, skillfully introducing us to their individual worlds and allowing us to get to know them on a deeper level as the story unfolds.

A standout feature of this book is the wonderful infusion of interesting facts about space exploration. This aspect of the narrative adds a fascinating dimension to the story, satisfying both the adventurous and the scientifically curious reader. The way Heaberlin intertwines these elements into the narrative is truly remarkable, adding layers of depth and intrigue to the plot.

The setting, spanning across Texas and the Blue Ridge Mountains, is vividly described, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the story. Heaberlin's descriptive prose paints a picture of these locations in our minds, making the reader feel as though they are right there with the characters, experiencing the same sights, sounds, and emotions.

"Night Will Find You" is a maze of unexpected twists and turns that keeps you guessing throughout. Just when you think you have the story figured out, Heaberlin throws in another twist, keeping you on the edge of your seat. This is a book that keeps you guessing and constantly wanting to know what happens next.

Overall, "Night Will Find You" is a riveting tale of suspense and mystery. It is a testament to Heaberlin's storytelling prowess and her ability to create a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good suspense story with well-developed characters and a plot that keeps you guessing till the end.

Thank you to Julia Heaberlin and NetGalley for this audio ARC!

wow i absolutely loved this! i was hooked from start to finish and i had no idea how this was going to resolve.

this was such a well rounded story with the cold cases, the bubba guns podcast/radio show, everything between vivvy, her sister and mike was all so fascinating. and the narrator was so good!

5 stars

This is such a great thriller/mystery, and when and where accessible, I highly recommend the audiobook. Karissa Vacker narrates, and IYKYK; she's excellent and adds to an already fantastic story and m.c.!

Vivvy, the m.c., is totally riveting. In addition to possessing psychic powers, a trait she has apparently inherited from her quirky (and - in the present day - deceased) mother, she is also an astrophysicist. This is the perfect matchup. Folks who are driven by the rational will appreciate Vivvy's love for the scientific, as well as her extraordinary talent in this area, especially considering her young age and related accomplishments. Those who are a little more open to possibilities (i.e., can handle a book in which a character has psychic abilities and is not represented as a fraud) will also appreciate the connections between Vivvy's various senses and perspectives of the world.

In addition to the great setup with Vivvy's character, Vivvy's story - and those of the two girls she begins seeking - are all fascinating. Vivvy's mother's general personality, her presentation of motherly characteristics, and her relationship to psychic abilities all (of course) shape both Vivvy and her sister, Bridg. Additionally, some of Vivvy's other formative encounters - like saving the life of the young man who ultimately becomes her brother-in-law - mold her relationships both personally and professionally.

While this piece (obviously) is quite driven by the intriguing main character, the mystery/thriller elements themselves are also incredibly well drawn. There are many characters that exist in grey areas, and readers (and Vivvy) are often searching for clues about exactly how much these folks can be trusted and in what contexts. These details keep readers engaged from cover to cover.

I enjoyed this read so much and am thrilled to discover that I have a whole back catalogue of this author's works to enjoy. I'll be digging into those this summer and also eagerly awaiting whatever Heaberlin produces next!

I can’t think of a book quite like NIGHT WILL FIND YOU, and I mean that in the best way.

Astrophysicist Vivvy Bouchet saved a boy’s life because of her psychic inclinations when she was ten years old. She is summoned by the man she saved–now a Fort Worth police officer–to help solve a high profile cold case of a missing young girl who disappeared from her kitchen without a trace.

This psychological thriller was a slow burn but uniquely layered with multiple mysteries. The juxtaposition of Vivvy’s firm belief in the fundamental principles of science with her unexplainable physic inclinations was fascinating.

I love the direction the mystery took as well as the social commentary on conspiracy theories, our society’s obsession with true crime, and our collective discomfort with things that cannot be explained.

Karissa Vacker is my go-to girl for thriller audiobooks and her narration didn’t let me down here.

READ THIS IF:
You appreciate stories that dabble in the supernatural
A cold case with intrigues you
You followed the Jean Benet Ramsey case

RATING: 4.5/5 (rounded up to 5 stars)
PUB DATE: June 20, 2023

Many thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Such an interesting set-up with a lot of tension over whether psychic abilities are real . . . and then a really silly plot twist.


Review copy provided by publisher.

Vivvy Bouchet is an astrophysicist who has come home for a few weeks due to her mother’s illness and then funeral. When she was a little girl, her prediction saved a little boy’s life. That little boy is now a Fort Worth cop and he’s begging Vivvy to help him solve a high profile cold case. She doesn’t like to talk about her psychic abilities, but when a podcaster named Bubba Guns(it’s Texas, y’all) catches wind she’s working with the cops he starts spewing conspiracy theories to his listeners he puts Vivvy and the people she loves in danger. The exploration of public interest and willingness to believe in conspiracy theories is fascinating to me and shows how lies and bad information are so very dangerous. The author does a great job of showing how a small lie can burn everything to the ground.

According to the publisher Night Will Find You is being developed by Fox as a TV series. After reading the book, I can certainly see that it would be a compelling story and cast of characters for television. Thank you to @netgalley @juliaheaberlin @macmillan.audio for an advanced audio copy. @karissavacker does a wonderful performance voicing the characters on the audiobook.

Pub date: June 20, 2023
Pages: 368

I requested this one because it might be an upcoming title I would like to review on my Youtube Channel. However, after reading the first several chapters I have determined that this book does not suit my tastes. So I decided to DNF this one.

First of all, I love this cover😍it’s gorgeous!

I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. Karissa Vacker does an excellent job with the narration. The main character, Vivvy Bouchet, is an astrophysicist who is devoted to science, but she is also a clairvoyant who helps the police with cold cases. This contrast between science and things that can’t be explained is a main theme that runs through out the different storylines. It brought a different perspective to the crime thriller genre that I have not read before.

Thank you @macmillan.audio and @netgalley for allowing me to listen to this audiobook ahead of publication in exchange for my honest review.

OOOOOOF, what a freaking WILD ROLLERCOASTER RIDE. I am so thankful to Macmillan Audio, Flatiron Books, Julia Heaberlin, and NetGalley for granting me advanced digital, physical, and audiobook access to this thrilling tale about an underappreciated psychic and her ability to solve cold cases. Night Will Find You is set to hit shelves on June 20, 2023 and I can’t wait for more of my thriller-loving babes to get ahold of it.

Vivvy Bouchet is a psychic, taking after her law enforcement affiliated mother who has recently passed away, letting her and her sister to fend for themselves after their darkened past comes back to haunt her in a years-old missing person’s case.

Many are skeptical about her gift of understanding what’s taking place past the veil and on the lighter side of life, but Vivvy has a hunch, and she’s almost never wrong. Her brother-in-law, whom she saved in her youth, from being run down by a car, consistently vouches for her intellectual presence, but it’s up to them alone to ward off the conservative, fake-news reporters and demeaning cops of the world, so she can actually help them with the missing person’s case of Lizzie Solomon, while her mother rots in a jail cell, and her town wants justice.

This book hosts several twists and turns that will keep you guessing and gasping all the while, until you figure out the true motive behind the case.

When they were children, Vivvy made a prediction that saved Mike’s life. Now an astrophysicist, Vivvy is contacted by Mike, now a cop, because he wants her o use her psychic abilities to help solve a cold case. As a scientist, Vivvy has serious doubts about her” psychic gift” and shies away from Mike’s request. When a podcaster with the dreadful moniker of Bubba Guns, calls her out and begins to spread misinformation about her, and the case, Vivvy has to ask herself why. Does she really have the ability to tell the future? Heaberlin writes some of the best literate thriller fiction in the genre, this is a slow burn that will stay with readers long after the last page