Thank you NetGalley and Ocean view Publishing for the eARC.
This was my second book by Matt Written (I loved The Necklace, great read) and enjoyed it even though I've never listened to a Podcast.
Petra Kovich, a journalist, is fired from her umpteenth job and out of desperation tells her boss she has a killer story for a podcast and is given a reprieve. She trying to unmask the killer who murdered a girl she met when the girl was fourteen, whom she loved. Now she wants justice for her and to kick start her flagging career.
Desperate and fighting off a fellow journalist who is sly and the boss' favorite, she does things she never thought she'd do.
This book is very timely; with social media, the hunt for click bites, the dying of print media, the alt right movement and the things people will do for recognition. Made me glad I'm not on social media!
Definitely recommended!

Despite being fired from her last three jobs Petra is determined to make it as a journalist, but when she’s called into her bosses Dave’s office and it looks like she’s going to be fired for a fourth time she knows she must do something. Her boyfriend Jonah despite moving to each new location with her wants to settle down and not to mention Petra doesn’t at all want to be fired again. So she pulls out her biggest spiel ever she tells Dave she was the camp counselor to olive oil an alt blogger on YouTube who was murdered and she knows if she does a series of articles and a podcast she may get them to open up the case that was left with no convictions In despite a professor being brought to trial for her murder she doesn’t believe he is the killer, as a matter of a fact she soon comes up with a new suspect. Dave Goelz for it and although ambivalent about it he soon is congratulating Petra on her great podcast and article. She never saw the podcast going as far as it did and so fast and so but if she said on her first podcast to her stepdad had been raping her since she was 14. It may ruin his life but it’s all to get justice right? The further her podcast goes the more lives she ruins including outing a football player and siding with the rapist although she is hurting people she keeps saying I’m just trying to get justice for Olivia but her outrageous tactics will start affecting her life as well. This book reminded me of the boy who cried Wolf because every new podcast she had a new suspect that’s not to say this wasn’t good it totally was good and I read it in one sitting. Usually when I have long books I will read half and then start a new one but this one I couldn’t put down I’ve read it all the way through and OMG what a thrill ride it was. I didn’t agree with Petra at all and I liked her coworker Natalie even less I couldn’t wait to see how it ended and it was a thrilling ending. I would’ve liked it better I think Ed Natalie got her con ce but her tactics are approved up in journalism and I guess being a shady back stabber is par for the course but in any event this is a definite most read book! This book is the reason they call the genre thriller because this is like I said totally and absolutely thrilling! Please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review but all opinions are definitely my own I was given this book by net Gally and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Having never read this author before, I was scrolling thru and happened to glimpse a few key words that triggered my interest. I slowed down and read the synopsis and figured, why not? It sounds like something right up my alley. Lately that’s anything that has a podcast theme to it. I am so glad I took a chance. His book keep me enthralled and turning the pages far past my bedtime. This book is a must read for anyone who loves a journalist or podcaster who is trying to solve an unsolved murder. The parts that focused on journalism in the modern age and social media added many layers to this complex and suspenseful story. Get ready for some twists and turns and an ending you won’t see coming.

A really enjoyable read! A tricky mystery with a relatable, modern setting. Very hard to put down and the ending does not disappoint.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, Oceanview Publishing and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Captivating, suspenseful mystery. Well written, I don’t think I got up once while reading it.

What a great crime, mystery novel. An exciting story and well written. Journalist Petra Kovach will go to any lengths to solve the murder of her friend Livvy. Throughout her investigation Petra 'burns' many of her contacts, breaks laws, and agitates the police. The novel is full of gripping, tense moments that lead Petra to shocking discoveries. The twists and turns throughout the novel progressively develop to build an incredible finale. The novel is well worth five (5) stars.

This book was sent to me by Netgalley for review…the characters are not likable…the story is intriguing but is slow at times…tHis author is talented.

Wow! What a story! This book had suspense, intrigue, murder and so many twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting! I love guessing at the who done it! I'm pretty good at it if I do say so myself lol but this one stumped me! Right until the very end! I was very sympathetic with the main character and at times I cringed at some of the things she did! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It was well worth reading! I will definitely recommend reading this one! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

A gripping and chilling true crime novel that had me on the edge of my chair the whole time. A must read