"Katie Lowe's Possession is a psychological thriller novel about a woman whose husband was murdered ten years ago, and the true crime podcast that digs up all the secrets from her past she'd tried to keep buried..." I was intrigued by this short blurb for this book. I love murder mysteries, and I LOVE true crime podcasts, so I knew this would be a perfect story for me. And holy cow, it was.

Hannah's husband was murdered ten years ago, and though Hannah has limited (and unreliable) memories of that night, she is fairly certain that the man who was put away for the crime may not actually be guilty. Unfortunately, a popular true-crime podcaster shares the same gut feeling and decides to focus the next season of her podcast on Hannah's husband's murder. Hannah suddenly finds her life totally upended by the podcast and what it reveals.

WOW. This story has really stuck with me ever since I read it. Like I said, I love true crime podcasts, but I have never considered how the other people discussed in the podcast (i.e. anyone except the victim and the guilty party) are affected by them. I also really enjoyed that all the little storylines throughout the book tied together in the end - I was curious about why these side stories were being discussed at all, but it all made sense in the final chapters. I also never saw the ending coming; it was abrupt and a shock, but that's part of what makes me continue to think about this book! I very much enjoyed it, recommend 100% to anyone else who enjoys murder mysteries and true crime podcasts, and look forward to reading more from Katie Lowe.

This is just like a scary movie playing in my head. I absolutely loved this one perfect time of year to read it.

Who's got two thumbs and loves when all the storylines come together at the end of a book? This girl.

I was really excited about the premise of this book — a true crime podcast digging into a 10-year-old murder and absolutely uprooting a woman's life? Sign me up. Love to see it. The book opens on a woman discovering her husband's body — totally gruesome and just *chef's kiss* moment. You find out that Hannah, the wife, wasn't tried and it becomes and open-and-shut case —it's a burglary gone wrong and a young guy with a record is put awa. Enter: a nosy wannabe journalist who starts digging, and suddenly, all eyes are on Hannah, who, at this point has a 16-year-old daughter, a live-in boyfriend (slash soon-to-be fiance), steady job as a doctor at a facility for girls with eating disorders, and a weird fascination with a nearby closed down mental facility (as well as the new owner of said nearby facility). All these ingredients add up to a perfect whodunnit situation.

I do feel like it didn't completely live up to my expectations and the character development felt a little rushed, but it absolutely culminated into a killer ending (pun intended?) that was both satisfying and unsettling all rolled into one.

The main narrator's husband was killed ten years ago. Now a podcaster is discussing this crime, stating the person put in jail didn't do it.
Several twists and good characterizations. Unusual ending.

This was amazing!!! When I saw Katie Lowe had written another book I was alllll over it. I loved 2019’s The Furies. This one blew it out of the water though!
Possession is everything I love in a thriller: dual timeline, unreliable narrator done really well, and a nuanced, perfectly paced mystery. I could not put it down!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

Ahhhh! I never saw the ending for this book coming.

Hannah’s husband was murdered years and years ago, leaving her and their daughter, Evie, behind. Hannah now lives with Dan, and together they make a very happy family of three.

Until a podcaster begins digging into the conviction of Mike Phillips, who supposedly murdered Hannah’s husband, Graham. As the podcast spins a different story- Hannah was the only person in the house that night, besides Evie- people start backing away from Hannah and she begins to feel like she’s losing her mind. Worse than that, she begins to fear the truth getting out.

The characters are superbly written. I love Dan. The flashbacks are well-written. I loved the whole book and could barely put it down!

Oh I loved this! Books about podcasts have always been intriguing to me. This psychological thriller was great and perfect for spooky season!

I was not a fan of Ms. Lowe’s debut, The Furies, but decided to still give this one a try. Unfortunately, I just don’t jive with her style.

Ten years ago, Hannah had woken up next to her husband - Graham -he had been murdered. Although a suspect was convicted, the events of that night are still haunting Hannah. . Did she murder Graham? Or...

Later - 10 years - Hannah is working as a psychiatrist and living with Dan (her partner of 5 years) and her daughter, Evie.

The Podcast: "Conviction" is to focus on Graham's death and the following conviction of the murderer. Millions watch this, and Hannah is extremely worried about what may unfold...

A gripping story with many facets. Sure to engage...

Many Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for a good, solid read!

This is the darkest, most disturbing, distressing and heart pounding book I have read this year. I had to keep putting it down and work through what I just read. I had to continue it in the daylight, afraid that it would infiltrate my dreams if I picked it up before bed. Really, that’s how much it affected me. This is the third book I’ve recently reviewed that revolves around a true crime podcast. It’s also so much more, mental illness, domestic abuse, family secrets, unreliable narrators, tricky friendships, trust and love. Oh, and did she murder her husband and let s young man go to jails and is she planning another one? Sick Stunning and smart author I can’t wait to read again.

The very best kind of psychological thriller that grabs you by the throat from page one and never lets go. Did that sound a little macabre? Well, so is this book, and I LOVED it.

The book is about Hannah, whose husband was murdered a decade before. Hannah was there, knocked unconscious, and can’t remember anything about it. Or...can she? Although an errant burglar was arrested for the crime....now, years later, a Serial-like podcast is on the scene, and its host has determined that Hannah is the killer who got away, and another man was framed for the murder. Oh also did I mention the title of this book is VERY relevant, in more ways than one? (Yes Ms. Lowe, I see what you did there, clever one!) There are a whole bunch of cool themes I could tell you about but I think it’s much more fun to go in a bit blind, like I did, and enjoy watching them unfold.

First and foremost - I must say that there were ZERO (0) boring pages in this entire book. Possibly even no boring sentences. It was pulse-pounding, smart, sick suspense the whole time. When my heart wasn’t in my throat, my jaw was dropped. When my jaw wasn’t dropped, I was wondering how I would sleep at night or get any work done till I could get back to the book.

But equally worth mentioning — this book is beautifully written from the start, with a much more literary tone than a lot of today’s thrillers. It’s incredibly complex, has fantastic characters and amazing twists, and has an incredibly fascinating main character. And it does all this whole being a cut above (WAY above) most current thrillers on the writing front. I will be surprised if this book does not get nominated for an Edgar. Possession (though different in many ways) reminded me in some ways of Sara Gran’s gorgeous book Come Closer, which is also one of my favorites.

I absolutely loved all the many directions this book went. You will question everything - every motivation, every statement, every character...and yet, there are no real red herrings here, as everything ties together in a great way at the end. Yes friends, this book has the very best kind of satisfying thriller ending — one that is different than what you expect but also somehow exactly what you are looking for. This is also one of those rare great thrillers that you immediately want to read again to see what else you notice now that you know how it ends.

As you may have gathered, I absolutely loved being terrified by this book, and there’s no way this book won’t be on my top ten list at the end of the year. This book was an experience. For my psychological thriller fan friends — get in on this one right away. It’s awesome, and it’s going to be a big hit.

Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Katie Lowe (whose backlist I am checking out immediately) for the ARC of this exceptional thriller.

This was a very intriguing and gripping book! It’s many twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat! It will keep you guessing throughout!

Did she or didn’t she? So many twists in this one, I never knew what to think.... but in a good way. Is Hannah imagining things? Or is someone out to get her?
When a podcast brings new scrutiny into her husbands murder, Hannah’s life is turned inside out. A surprise ending I did not see coming.

I love a creepy book that incorporates a podcast, and this one did not disappoint. I was hooked almost immediately, wondering what really happened the night of the murder and I thought the present day storylines were well-woven into the narrative. There was a lot going on and a lot of threads and characters to keep track of, but I didn't have too much trouble tracking and following. This may be because I read this in two sittings.

I thought certain elements of the climax and big reveal were a bit rushed, and I thought certain characters could have had a bit more development/motivation to explain their actions. I also was thrown off by the suggestion of something supernatural happening when it was clear it wasn't that kind of book. But, overall, a fast read and twisty read!

Ekkk I already knew I was going to love this just by the cover! :) Hehe which I know you’re not supposed to do but what can I say... it’s a great one! The characters were amazing and the suspense was there the whole way through!

10 years ago, Hannah’s husband Graham was murdered. And though originally, all the signs pointed to Hannah as the culprit (who was the only one in the home with him and their baby), another man is convicted of the crime and imprisoned.

But, dear readers, Hannah, who claimed memory loss of the night, <b>did</b> kill her husband. And so our story begins, 10 years later.

Hannah is living in a different town with her daughter, happily dating a new man for more than 7 years and working as a psychiatrist for the NHS. Her world gets rocked, however, when a true-crime podcast comes out, focusing on Graham’s death and the alleged proof that the wrong person is in jail for his murder.

<i>Possession</i>,my friends, is how a psychological thriller should be written. Dark, so many unknown variables, with an unstable main character to boot. You really think you know what’s happening and then you’re blindsided, time and time again. Bravo, Katie Lowe. 👏

What if your husband died 10 years ago and a podcast was now investigating it currently. What would you do to find out the truth? What if you were involved? This is a tingly thriller That will leave you gasping for air.

Crazy Hannah-just like her Grandmother --right? You will have to read the book, "Possession" to find out. I am happy I threw myself into this book blind.. Suffice to say it is about murder and abuse and betrayal and some hints of the supernatural I highly recommend to someone who wants to read a meaty nail biter-there are a lot of nuances you have to read carefully for that if you are skimming they will whiz right by you.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

Mind games,confusing physiological twists with inaccurate and unreliable heroine and action packed, entertaining, riveting podcast episodes. Yes, count me in! This is exactly my cup of Dirty Martini with extra green olives!

Let’s meet with Hannah Catton, who is a widow, lost her husband at a robbery which went out of control. For starting fresh and healing from her traumatic experience, she moved to small country town.

Now 10 years passed and it seems like she already has her own HEA. She is working with young adults who are suffering from eating disorders and doing a great job. She has lovely daughter, a cougar, entertaining and supporting friend/ colleague and adorable boyfriend/ soon to be fiancée! Till her past starts to threaten her future, her life was like a dream came true.

We have a challenging reading journey, my friends. This book is not any of your easy reads. It’s moving back and forth giving glimpses about the characters’ past, including the parts about Hannah’s childhood and her interactions with grandmother which were my favorite parts of the book. But most importantly going back helps us to understand who really killed her husband Aaron!

Since the beginning we think she might have involved with the crime ( at least that’s what she tells but does she tell us the truth? After repeating some lies over and over, you may start to believe in them. Side effects of incompetency to differentiate between reality and fiction!) And of course a dedicated crime podcast crew insists that she is the killer! ( By the way I’m two weeks, this is my fourth thriller book that chose true crime podcasts as subject. It seems like it’s already the most popular subject for the authors.)

During our reading journey, we’re meeting with different characters and their additional stories may also confuse our minds, so we mumble slowly “ let’s cut to the chase and give us the truth!”

You gotta be patient because all those stories are connected. Just don’t give up and get ready to do some compelling brain exercise.

Overall: I mostly enjoyed my reading and interestingly Hannah’s character was easy to resonate with. Yes, she was flawed, unreliable, mostly a liar but as you read her past, know more about her motives and actions, you start to understand her.

So I’m giving four psychologically complex, whirlwind, exhausting but still intriguing four stars!

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this smart ARC with me in exchange my honest thoughts.

A bit dark, a lot disturbing and graphic, if like me this is something you love in books, grab now; if not walk away! Well written, chilling, thrilling, shocking, and gruesome as heck! Very well developed in character and plot! Read two books with similar underlying themes, but was able to enjoy both greatly, because they were so unique! I love how authors are taking plots that’s been done many times, and creating their own unique spin, making it fun and original to read! If you too enjoy this, I highly recommend this book, as by starting you’ll see it’s not a completely uncommon plot, but I promise the author surely makes it stand out! Lots of graphic scenes, so if not your thing, again I’m warning choose another, if it is, it’s a must read! Clear your schedule, it’s hard to put down!
Will make sure to buzz it around platforms and use low Amazon reviewer number on release date!