The premise was interesting, but the slow pace and overdetailing left me struggling to stay engaged. I never connected with the characters. Instead, I found them annoying and/or creepy. I did appreciate the addition of details on brain injuries, as it's not a topic I typically find in fiction books. It's clear the author did her research.

3.5🌟
The police are pleased to learn they have an eye witness to a murder. But how much help can that be if she’s unable to hold onto her memories?

Quinn has dealt with a traumatic brain injury since she was attacked outside a nightclub. She had a full recovery... other than losing virtually all her short term memory.

Now, if she doesn’t write something down…poof! It’s gone!

So when Quinn witnesses a murder behind the flower shop where she works, she immediately jots everything down. Detective Reyes, familiar with Quinn’s background, understands Quinn and knows how to work with her to help find the killer.

Are Quinn’s notes enough for the police to go on? Will Quinn recognize the man responsible? And what happens if the killer recognizes her first?

I loved the premise of this book but found I lacked a connection with the characters. Leaving me unable to elevate this read to a full four-star. I felt there was too much explanation of Quinn’s condition (kind of like what I did here😂). I needed a bit more ‘thriller’ and less background info.

My first read by this author and I will definitely be interested in reading another of her books.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books.

Thank netgalley and to the publishers I don’t think this one was for me I have been in a really bad reading slump all of a sudden and this book didn’t do anything for me I made it to 72% and I’ve been on this book for over 2 weeks I don’t typically take that long to read a book . I think eventually I will pick this back up again to finish it but for right now there’s nothing going on to make me want to keep reading.

Echoes of Memory by Sara Driscoll is a stand alone, and once again Driscoll demonstrates that she can keep the suspense high.

Driscoll is able to incorporate a lot of details about memory loss and keep it interesting the way she does it. And even though Quinn is trying to rebuild her life after an attack and her short term memory loss, after she witnesses a murder, she does her darndest to try and help solve it. She uses techniques of writing things in a notebook and sketching things that she glimpses from her dreams or things that she remembers during the day.

I was a bit concerned that it would get repetitive with Quinn having to go over everything over and over again, but after a bit in the beginning, Driscoll was able to keep it interesting. Although it did start a bit slow for me, once Det. Reyes is introduced, the story really started to move, and kept me quickly turning the page to find out what would happen next.

The mystery was very well laid out, with some really good turns along the way. I’m not sure if Det. Reyes is in any of Driscoll’s other books, but if so, I would definitely read them since the way she treated Quinn and this case makes her a wonderful, strong female character.

Since the attack, Quinn Fleming is dealing with traumatic brain injury and has difficulty remembering things.
She compensates by writing things down, having a set routine and putting post it notes on things.When she
sees a man murdered, she realizes she must write everythng down before contacting the police. However, the
body is missing and there is no evidence of a crime. Fortunately, a police detective believes her and offers help.
When the body of the murdered man is found, more questions arise as to who wanted him dead. As Quinn
struggles to recall more details, she is targeted by the killer. Will Quinn recover the details before the murderer
succeeds in killing her? Information on dealing with TBI added to the story and the struggles Quinn faced.
#EchoesofMemory #NetGalley

This story is a bit different than the usual books by the author. It has the intensity and well researched information to help the reader understand the characters and their situations. I found it a bit slower paced than her other books and a bit too much information at times so that it felt like reading a text book. That being said, the slower pacing in the first part of the book allows the reader to really perceive the difficulty Quinn deals with every day to cope with a TBI. Her frustration at witnessing a murder and not being believed is understood. Thankfully, Detective Reyes catches the case and figures out how to work with Quinn. With encouragement from Will, her therapist, she starts working at finding a way to help solve the case. The mystery takes several twists and turns before being solved.

I’ve read other books with similar plots and couldnt get into this one at all. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.

If you are looking for an excellent stand alone suspense, look no further! Sarah Driscoll has written a great one in Echoes Of Memory.

Quinn has a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that she suffered when she was the victim of an assault. Her TBI affects her short term memory and she is struggling with whether she witnessed a murder. She cannot remember if she did or not, and the police cannot find a body.

I have two family members who have TBIs and I was quite impressed with Driscollś research and knowledge about TBI and itś effects.

Thank you to Kensington Books & Net Galley for the audio ARC of this book.
Publication date is July 23, 2024

Wow! This one is a must read. Quinn is such a complex and interesting character! The plot is incredibly unique. There is plenty of suspense and twists. I was drawn in from the beginning and it never let go. I'm a little sad it's a standalone because I wasn't quite ready to let these characters go! Highly recommend.

Echoes of Memory is a slow mystery. It is a thriller, but not in the typical sense. Everything is based on protagonist Quinn’s faulty memory. O felt there was some disconnect between telling the story of Quinn and her learning to cope with her memory and the mystery of the murder that she thinks she’s witnessed.

Sara Driscoll is an author who does not shy away from difficult topics making Echoes of Memory a challenging book to read. Quinn is the primary focus, a woman assaulted a few months prior to the start of the book. Consequently, she deals with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) which affects her short term memory. In order to compensate, she writes everything down in a notebook carried with her everywhere. When she witnesses a murder in the alley behind her place of employment, she quickly wrote down what she saw before she called the police. It will be gone from her memory about an hour afterwards. Working with a detective who understands her memory issues, she tries her best to help solve the murder and bring justice to the victim. As glimpses into her past infiltrate her dreams, she sketches the images but is never really sure if they are actual people and events or if it is just her imagination. While trying to assist the police in the investigation, she struggles to trust herself. The difficulties Quinn deals with on a day to day basis show her strength and fortitude toward life. This book has a depth not found in many books, making it an excellent read.

My first read by Sara Driscoll, and it was an ok read for me. I have seen some great reviews on her prior work so I will check out another book by her before I decide if this author is for me or not. I just felt this one didn't keep my interest peaked enough, I felt for the main character Quinn who is suffering from memory loss due to a traumatic event, and this memory loss plays a major roll in the story. Altbough interesting, it makes for a slow story and honestly no major peaks . However, I gave three stars because reading how she continued to work through the struggle despite the memory loss and the things she did in order to remember and do things that needed to be done was what kept me reading.

Quinn Fleming witnesses a murder and calls the police. There is no body and no other witnesses, so when Quinn can only give the police her account of the events by referring to her notebook, they dismiss her as a crank. Fortunately, Detective Reyes recognises Quinn's name when reviewing the notes and realises that Quinn herself was the victim of an unsolved assault and suffered a traumatic brain injury, meaning that she can only retain new memories for a few minutes, hence the notebook.

This is a fast paced and well written book with hints of 50 First Dates in Quinn's use of her notebook and reminders around her apartment. As well as the criminal investigations, there is a great storyline involving Quinn's support group, with her friend Viv and group leader Will supporting Quinn in recovery of her memories, both personal and related to the incidents. I found this fascinating and actually enjoyed it more than the crime solving element, although both aspects of the story were very good.

This is the first book I have read by Sara Driscoll and I look forward to more!

4.5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Sara Driscoll and Kensington for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Echoes of Memory by Sara Driscoll

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After an attack, Quinn Fleming is suffering from post-traumatic amnesia. She can’t retain new memories. When she witnesses a murder, she quickly writes down every detail in her notebook before she forgets. When the police arrive, there is no body, no crime scene so it’s like the murder never happened. When Quinn starts having flashbacks of the murder, she sets out to find the killer.

I enjoyed this one. I like that Quinn was able to find a way to work around the short term memory problem she has. The author really researched the topic well and is able to craft a fascinating story that keeps you engaged from beginning to end. Thank you NetGalley and Kensington for the opportunity to read and give my honest opinion. Highly recommend.

Wow, this was a great suspense. Started out a little slow, but by the end, I couldn't put it down!! Strong female lead, a woman that had something indescribable done to her, but refused to be a victim. 4 stars because of the slow start, and got kind of wordy at times, but highly recommend!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

Another awesome book by Sara Driscoll. After being assaulted Quinn”s memory no longer works. Her retention of events might last an hour before it’s gone. She witnessed a murder but due to brain trauma the police have a hard time believing her. She writes it all down in her notebook and the next day she is shocked to find out that she saw the murder.
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This is the story of a woman who has a brain injury after being attacked, who witnesses a murder. With no memory, but using her other senses and art she helps solve the crime. Lots of info on how she functioned and about brain injuries, which was interesting but also slowed down the mystery part of the book. It was ok but not as strong as it could have been

This book was intense and filled with details. Center to the story is Quinn, who has significant short term memory issues due to an assault. She keeps track of her life by writing everything in a notebook, knowing that within an hour or so, she wouldn’t remember it. After witnessing a murder, this book details her attempts to recall information, do some investigating on her own, and reminds her of the help and belief in her shown by the detective investigating the crime as well as Quinn’s support group leader, Will. The frustration Quinn felt at not being able to remember anything, and the steps she took to compensate, were palpable, and I was fascinated by the intriguing story and amount of research that went into details about the various types of brain injuries. The mystery is compelling with many twists. I very much enjoyed this book.

Another Great book by this author. Hard to put down as it is so action packed, & fast moving.
I have often heard reports of School shootings but never realize how huge of an operation it is until reading this well written book.
It clearly describes not only the size of operation but also the Bravery of the victims & rescuers involved & the heartache of the family waiting for word of their involved family members.
I found it interesting how they interpreted the signs of the crime & the people involved.

Sara Driscoll does it again. ECHOES OF MEMORY is an excellent stand-alone suspense.

Quinn has survived an assault that left her with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that affects her memory to the point that she has to keep a notebook handy to remind herself of day-to-day events. Then, she witnesses a murder. Or does she? The police don't find a body or crime scene evidence ...

As always, the author does a very thorough job of researching her subject, this time TBIs and memory formation/retention. This one does not move as quickly as her Hostage Negotiator or FBI K-9 series, but it is every bit as intense.

Thanks to Sara Driscoll, Kensington Books & Net Galley for the chance to read an advance copy of this book. Expected publication date is July 23, 2024