Thank you for the opportunity on reading an early copy. Really enjoyed the plot, some twists, it was a definite page turner. Stayed up late because I didn’t want to put it down

Stacie Grey’s She Didn't Stand a Chance is a gripping blend of family drama and locked-room mystery, set against the scorching backdrop of the California desert. When Gertie returns to her estranged family’s Palm Springs estate for the reading of her father’s will, she finds herself entangled in a web of resentment, secrets, and suspicion. As tensions rise and mysterious incidents occur, Gertie must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth.​
Grey masterfully crafts an atmosphere thick with suspense, drawing readers into a world where every character harbors hidden motives. The isolated setting amplifies the sense of claustrophobia and danger, reminiscent of classic Agatha Christie tales. While some characters could benefit from deeper development, the narrative's twists and turns keep the pages turning.​
In conclusion, She Didn't Stand a Chance delivers a compelling mystery that will satisfy fans of psychological thrillers and family sagas alike. It's a testament to Grey's storytelling prowess and a promising addition to the genre.

The book was interesting to say the least for sure. I enjoyed it. Familiar drama. Exciting plot. Thanks for the early release.

Gertie Glass in this book was my favorite and some of the things were just quirky and cute, loved it! Mrs. Phan was unpredictable as well; didn't know who was responsible of the murder. This was a huge twist toward the end, but it was able to keep me entertained throughout.
Gertie was on a mission to find out who killed her father sending us on a fun mystery of "who did it?".
This was such a fun read and I couldn't put it down! Thank you for ARC.

Summary: Gertrude Glass hasn’t seen her father since she was a toddler, but now she receives a letter summoning her to his Palm Springs home for a reading of his will. Gertie is the daughter of Arnold Glass from his second short-lived marriage to her flighty and unpredictable mother Carla. She arrives at the desert modern home in Palm Springs, much to the dismay of her four half-siblings, who object to her presence there. When the will is read and Gertie has inherited a share of the business and the Palm Springs house, they are outraged and spitting with anger, vowing to contest the will. Suspicious about the circumstances around her father’s death, Gertie becomes convinced that his death was not an accident. Soon Gertie is on the receiving end of threats and acts of vandalism, and a member of the household staff dies after being struck by a car. Gertie races to uncover the murderer before she becomes the next victim.

Thoughts: The stark, baking desert and the sparse modern home of Arnold Glass provide the backdrop for the familial drama of the Glass siblings as they spar over the possessions and inheritance from their father. Although Arnold Glass is dead, his actions and attitude during his lifetime provide all the kindling for this family to go up in flames. He was a despicable man, obsessed with his legacy and his name, and treating everyone in his life as disposable. He unceremoniously dumped his first wife and four children for a relationship with Gertie’s mother and after a few years leaves them behind as well without a second glance.

Gertie, on the other hand, is an admirable heroine of this story. She is pragmatic, resourceful and resilient, standing up to the rest of the family and investigating the cause of her father’s death. There is a final ironic twist of fate at the conclusion of the novel which was satisfying and made me chuckle. Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press for this evocative and entertaining read.

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I was instantly hooked from the beginning. An estranged family, sibling rivalry, and a reading of a will. When people continue to lose lives at their father’s estate, the clock is ticking to find out who’s done it. I was flying through this book to get to the end.

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I enjoyed this book. It’s a quick read domestic thriller. I think you should add it to your TBR. Gertie hasn’t spoken to her father in 25 years. She has to go to his house to settle his estate with her four half siblings from his first marriage. They are not happy with the outcome of the will reading causing the home to erupt in non stop chaos. It doesn’t help that Gertie is stirring up drama by questioning the circumstances of her father’s death. Check it out.
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After Gertie's estranged father has passed away she is willed his house and portion of his business, when her half siblings find this out at the reading of the will they are are outraged at her inheritance. There are questions regarding how her father has passed and Gertie is set to figure out who killed her father and why. The more she unravels, the more danger she’s realizes she's in.

I did enjoy this book and thought the characters were well written, everyone was a suspect from the house help to the siblings to the fathers latest girlfriend, who acted like a spoil child in my onion.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC

Well, Gertie is one of my favorite main characters so far this year. She is seems demure and understated, but in reality she’s a feisty bulldog of a girl and I loved every second of her. Along with Gertie there was wonderfully unlikable cast of characters. They were all well developed and fun to hate. This was really an entertaining read. I can’t say exactly what hooked me in, but before I knew it I was half way through this. The mystery was deep and Grey kept you guessing through the entire story. I did feel like the reveal was almost a little anticlimactic, but it didn’t detract from the overall story too much. Overall I found this to be an enjoyable read.

I really enjoyed this book. Gertie is our protagonist and is willed a massive house by her estranged father. Enter her frightful half siblings who are outraged at her inheritance.
Gertie sets out to discover who killed her father and why. The more she unravels, the more danger she’s in.
Engaging story but the main highlight was the brilliant characterisation.
ARC from the publisher via Netgally

Just when I thought l’d worked everything out, another plot twist appeared. I read it in two nail-biting sittings as I didn’t want to put it down.

It was fabulous grabs you at page one and never lets go. Prepare for a rollercoaster thriller with a twist that will leave you breathless!


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Love love love this book! It is a great who did it mystery about a girl inherited a house and meets 4 her siblings after her father died unexpectedly. It will leave you on the edge of your seat and you won't put it down..

Can I tell you how much I loved Gertie??? I thought she was going to be one of those annoyingly plucky girl Friday types, but she ended up being a slightly bitey bulldog and I was so here for it.

This is a blast of a mystery full of some of the most annoying characters you never want to meet in real life. I was wishing for the downfall of almost everyone and I loved to read them.

There's definitely some humor here, along with a lot of feels.

I still have no idea what the title refers to, lol, but I want more from the author!

* ARC via Publisher

I really enjoyed this. It is like a modern Agatha Christie, with a sense of locked room mystery about it. The main character is the perfect amateur sleuth and has an intriguing back story, while the potential perpetrators all have something to hide. The author includes a delicious final twist which adds to the satisfaction of seeing what becomes of a miserable rich man’s lifetime achievement.