Melanie Black wakes up one morning in a strange bed, next to an only vaguely familiar man. As she tries to remember what happened the man's wife walks in....and pays no attention to Melanie at all. Neither does the man...nor their son. In fact no one can see Melanie or hear her her because Melanie is dead. Something about her death had tied her to this little family. As she begins to recall what happened she has to decide on justice or revenge....

An addictive and enjoyable read Where She Went is one of the most original thrillers I've read in recent years. A perfect blend of a domestic noir and a classic ghost story. But in this ghost story the ghost is nowhere near the scariest element of the story. What is quite disconcerting for me is the fact that apart from the families young son there isn't one character in this that you can root for. Melanie is quite frankly a grade a cow and the family are so dysfunctional they make Jeremy Kyle guests look the The Waltons. The reason it's disconcerting for me is that I usually can't get on with a book with no sympathetic characters. Generally they leave me cold. But I loved this book. Melanies dry, sometimes sarcastic and always bitter narrative holds attention throughout. There are a few nice twists but nothing that jars with the story. It really is a breath of fresh air within the genre.

I received this from Netgalley for an honest review.

I was intrigued by this book as soon as I read the synopsis. I was immediately drawn into Melanie's story, I read this book over a couple of nights as I couldn't put it down. The plot line builds gradually and I loved the twist near the end.
A well written clever and addictive read which keeps you turning the pages, I would definitely recommend Where She Went and will be reading more by B.E. Jones in the future.

Thank you!

I found the premise really interesting and had high hopes for this novel, but sadly it couldn’t live up to my expectations. And I’m sure that this is me and the book not “clicking”, due to my difficulties with the narration style of the story. I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK!

40% in and I decided that unfortunately this semi-autobiographical novel simply wasn't for me and I gave up reading it. I'm sure others would enjoy this, but I simply found the monotonous dialogue of the deceased (Melanie Black) a chore, with no real storyline.

Many thanks to Netgalley who provided me with this ARC. I chose to read it and give a voluntary and unbiased review.

I found this an Ok read but at times unrealistic, which got in the way of a good story. the opening lacked some serious thrills for a crime fiction/mystery novel.
I do not blog or social media 3* reviews and I wish the author much success with the novels release but it was not for me.

This was one of the most original books I have ever read, it starts with the realization of the main character that she is dead, doesn't get more different than that I think.Based in my part of the world always good fun to place spot as you are reading .I can't say I loved the main character Melanie but I didn't want her to be dead, and I certainly didn't like Peter who she suspects killed her.Nasty misogynist bully springs to mind...so I was on Melanie's side in spite of her character flaws.Yet another writer who makes his characters not very likable at all, interesting concept to do this, and as I read more books with weird and wonderful and really not very nice people in them I am becoming more used to this idea.This was as mind boggling as it gets and I don't want to give the plot away so am not going to say much apart from if you want a book that will test you and make you think and a good read as well this could be the one for you.

excellent read,got me from the start,would recommend this book and author

Ive never read any of this authors other books but really enjoyed this one. It was unique in the telling of the story, not read any in this style before. Anyone wanting to read a well written thriller this is a must ****

Where she went by B.E. Jones.
TV journalist Melanie Black wakes up one morning next to a man she doesn't recognise. It's not the first time - but he ignores her even though she's in his bed. Yet when his wife walks in with a cup of tea he greets her with a smile and to her horror, Melanie comes to realise that no one can see or her hear her - because she is dead.

But has she woken up next to her murderer? And where is her body? Why is she an invisible and uninvited guest in a house she can't leave; is she tied to this man forever? Is Melanie being punished in some way, or being given a chance to make amends?

As she begins to piece together the last days of her life and circumstances leading up to her own death it becomes clear she has to make a choice: bring her killer to justice, or wreak her own punishment out to the man who murdered her.
This was a fantastic read with brilliant characters. I loved how we saw Melanie side. And how she felt. I had a inkling who it was But wasn't sure. 4*. Netgalley and little brown book group UK.

Interesting premise but just didn't excite me at all. I almost gave up but didn't and whilst it wasn't terrible it just didn't float my boat. None of the lead characters are particularly attractive and the why behind the disappearance of Melanie is not fully delivered until the end by which point it seemed irrelevant. Think this could have been a lot darker and more challenging which would have made it a more exciting and psychological book.

Sadly didn't work for me. A very generous 3* due to some interesting red herrings that are revealed at the very end.

TV journalist Melanie Black wakes up to a man she does not recognise. It's not the first time, but he ignores her even though she's in his bed. Then his wife walks in with a cup of tea and he greets her with a smile. To her horror, Melanie realises that no one can see her because she is dead. Has she just woken up next to a murderer?

This book is entirely voiced by Melanie. It's not often we get a ghost as a main character. We share her journey as she adapts to her new abilities. The characters in this book are not likeable but I don't think it would work any other way. There is a few twist and turns as we get to know the truth behind Melanie's death. The ending is quite chilling.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Little Brown Book Group UK and the author BE Jones for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh this made such a lovely change from the normal psychological thriller. It was beautifully written and with such an engaging storyline that I found myself reading way past my normal lights out time.

All of the characters are good and substantial – even the baddies are so cleverly imagined that I found myself feeling sorry for them. I loved how the protagonist grows from a confused weak soul, into a force of quiet menace. The whole book was so entertaining and atmospheric that I do feel as if I’ve watched the film, rather than read a novel.

And I do so enjoy an ending where justice is served; I think that’s one of the joys of reading fiction, as it doesn’t always happen in real life.

Here's a really fresh take on a 'whodunit' with the protagonist recounting events that led to her death. TV journalist Melanie Black was brutally murdered, and instead of the 'bright light at the end of the tunnel' she finds herself living in the home of her murderer and his wife and son, although of course, they can't see or hear her.

Melanie Black wasn't a particularly nice person, she enjoyed putting people down, and had no qualms about 'sticking the knife in' if she saw someone as a threat, either in her personal, or her working relationships. As she slowly revealed the events leading up to her death, I found myself with conflicting feelings for her, from sympathy, regarding the nature of her death, to distaste for the contempt she had for others.

Now Melanie being Melanie, it's not difficult to see that she's going to get revenge for her murder and this is where it gets interesting. We really get inside the minds of everyone who was involved with her ( it's like being a fly on the wall ) and be honest, we'd all like to do that sometimes!

I found the first few chapters a little slow, but I soon became involved and really enjoyed seeing where it led. I didn't like Melanie Black, but it's not always necessary to like a protagonist to appreciate the storyline. Oh, and there was a great twist near the end - and I do enjoy a twist. All in all I enjoyed it.

*Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Company/ Constable for my ARC in exchange for an honest review*

DNF at 38%
I began skim reading this book at 31% and felt it would be unjust to finish and review a book that I didn't not give my full attention to therefore I chose to abandon the book.

Why I didn't finish this book:

It's not often I don't finish a book but I just couldn't get into this one. From the open pages, I felt I wouldn't be able to connect with the story due to its narration style but I hoped in time I'd settle to the books structure but sadly I didn't. Narrated by Melanie, who is dead, I was intrigued... however, rather than a believable narrative voice of someone who died, I found this to read like a cheesy ghost story, not to be taken seriously at all. I did not like the character of Melanie at all and I just couldn't take the plot seriously. Even as a fun, light-hearted novel, it just didn't work for me.

This novel may well improve but as I'm not invested in the plot, I feel no connection to Melanie, therefore, I have no desire to know the outcome.

Not every book can be for everyone so do check out other reviews to see what other readers thought of this one.

BRILLIANTLY AND ORIGINALLY PLOTTED, SURE TO BE ONE OF 2017's BEST MURDER MYSTERIES.
Set in South Wales, B E Jones' "Where She Went" is a spectacular example of originality. It grips from the very start. The novel is dictated through the eyes of the victim: Mel Black.
Mel, a TV Reporter and journalist "awakens" to find herself a spectre in the family home of Peter, Deputy Chief Accountant for Swansea Council, and the perpetrator of her murder. However, the precise order of the events which occurred on the evening of her death are hazy to Mel (and thus to the reader) and unfold gradually as the novel progresses. The story is essentially told in real time against a backdrop of TV coverage of the police investigation of her murder.
The novel is intelligently plotted and refreshingly original. The book features a limited number of characters, each of whom is developed in accordance with Mel's spectral access to their minds and presence. Mel develops her abilities as the novel progresses and plots revenge for her own death. Her spectral talent has serious but at times hilarious implications for Peter: who is the focus of Mel's lust for vengeance.
The author explores the issue of domestic violence through Peter and Eve's (Peter's wife) relationship. Their domestic arrangements are sadly far too common even in the 21st Century.
This is a novel in which the victim calls the shots. This novel is crafted with such originality it is bound to be one of 2017s best Murder Mysteries.
A novel not to be missed and deserving of going on the "Must Read" list of books.

An excellent idea, brilliantly executed.

Not only do you have to suspend disbelief to read a novel written by someone who's been murdered, most of the characters, including the dead narrator, are unlikeable/downright evil and yet it works on so many levels and had me up really late to at night to finish.

A cracking good read and I'm already looking forward to B.E. Jones' next novel.

p.s. Bonus points for being set in South Wales by someone who really knows the area.

[Review copy received from the publishers via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.]

I really did struggle to get into this at first but plodded on and wow it was worth it! I really really enjoyed this book. Fantastic storyline, writing and good characters. A little follow up is always possible but it ended perfectly

Yet another psychological thriller. There's definitely a theme in my life; degree in criminology with psychology, studying for a masters in criminology with forensic psychology, favourite genre in TV/film and books is psychology/crime.

Let's return to this review, shall we? I love my psychological thrillers. There are probably only one or two books which I didn't love and unfortunately, I'm going to have to add Where She Went to that section. I really try not to read the reviews until after I've finished reading and noting my own review, but it got to a point where I felt the story dragging and nothing of interest was happening.

I'm unsure if I have psychological issues because I love to hate characters, particularly the main because they are usually written to be loved and admired. I hated Melanie. Her disregard for the women around her and her personality is very snobby. Where She Went brings attention to key issues in society: domestic violence, adultery and child abuse. There may be other areas that it touches on which I apologise for not bringing to the forefront.

I think Where She Went had more potential and the concept of a murder victim returning to haunt the two people responsible for her death is very interesting. Unfortunately, it wasn't made justice by B. E. Jones though her writing is very good and I look forward to reading her other books.

Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher. From very early on I knew I was going to like it and picked it up at every spare moment I got. You know those books that are just great to read? The ones that you can read in one sitting and get absorbed in? For me, this is one of those great books

Generally a good idea but it became too verbose for me and I ended up skim reading some pages. However it was a good concept and I finished it so it can't have been too bad.