Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was really excited to dive into this one—the description sounded like exactly the kind of suspense I enjoy. The beginning definitely delivered, with a lot of intensity and a strong setup. The storyline between Alice and Owen pulled me in right away, and I was curious to see where it would all lead.

But around the 35% mark, the pacing started to feel off. Some chapters were fast and gripping, while others dragged and lost my attention. It made the reading experience a bit uneven for me.

That said, I loved the twist at the end. It was unexpected and well executed. I just wish a few plot points had been clearer. For example—how did the detective know Reid and Dunlap were involved in Alice’s attack? Did the police ever talk to Jason? And if so, what did he say?

Still, this book had some solid moments and is worth checking out if you're into twisty suspense with complicated characters.

I thought this book was alright. I found the premise intriguing, and the mystery kept me engaged, but the pacing felt uneven, which made it harder for me to stay fully invested. Some parts moved too quickly, while others dragged, making it a bit frustrating to follow the unfolding events. I wasn’t expecting the story to be as dark as it was, and I found some of the themes unsettling. I usually avoid books that deal with certain topics, and this one pushed into areas that I don’t particularly enjoy reading about. Because of that, I struggled to connect with some of the characters and their motivations. That being said, I appreciated the noir atmosphere and the complex web of secrets that played out in unexpected ways. There were moments that kept me intrigued, and I found myself curious about how everything would come together.

While this book wasn’t exactly my style, I can see how fans of gritty, suspenseful thrillers might enjoy it.

The foundation of this book is a good one, an attack with no evidence left, and a private investigator who witnesses it.
The tension just didn't build up for me and at times felt uneven, but I enjoyed the way all the secrets intertwined, leading to a long line of lies blackmail and murder.
If you enjoy a dark, twisty tale, this is a perfect read for you.
Thanks to Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for the Arc.

Thank You for the Opportunity to Read You Will Never See Me.

This book had me completely hooked from the start. With its fast pace and unexpected twists, it kept me turning pages right up to the final chapter. I love a thriller that knows how to hold my attention—and this one absolutely delivered.

If you're a fan of gripping, edge-of-your-seat reads, this is definitely a book not to miss.

Once again, thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for selecting me to share my thoughts on this thrilling read!

A brilliantly plotted and twisty story…. Alice has been having an affair and one night as she leaves her lovers apartment she is viciously attacked but manages to escape after stabbing her assailant. When she returns her attacker is gone. In parallel a private detective is staking out unfaithful spouses for two clients, neither of which is Alice’s husband. So what connects them all? This was a page turner from the beginning. Very well constructed and I loved how the principal characters were connected. Highly recommend. Thanks to the Author & Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

Wow I devoured this book in one day! From the beginning to end I was kept in suspense and shock. I really didn’t see any of it coming. I couldn’t turn the pages! This is the first book I’ve read from this author and now I’m a fan!


I’d highly recommend this book and oh lets just say... THAT ending! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars

This book is a dark noir thriller. It is also full of mystery! Even though I could not relate to any of the characters, they did change and grow throughout the story. It had key elements that I liked, which were morally ambiguous characters in this story. It is about love, lust, deception, fear, cheating on a spouse and violence.

This book starts off strong! It begins with a woman named Alice Hardy who is cheating on her Husband. When she leaves her lovers house during the nighttime, she begins walking all alone. She realizes that she is walking in the complete opposite direction of where she had parked, so starts walking the correct way to her vehicle. All of a sudden, a man comes up to her with a knife and she is scared for her life. She takes his knife and uses it on him, drops it, and escapes the horror.

She then returns to her lover and explains everything to him. After that, both of them go to the place where this event occurred and nothing is there. The knife is missing, the guy is missing. There wasn’t even a trace of blood! As the mysterious story unfolds, the secrets start to come to light and everything makes sense. Be sure to read the content warnings of this book! Overall, I rate this a 3 out of 5 stars!

Thank you to NetGalley, author Jake Hinkson and Crooked Lane Books publishing for this digital advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This book is expected to be published on October 14, 2025!

No one knows that Alice Hardy is alone and walking the dark streets of Chicago after leaving her lover’s apartment. So when a man drags her into an alley at knifepoint, she knows nobody will come to her rescue. Forced into a fight for survival, Alice leaves the man desperately wounded by his own knife and flees with her life. When Alice tells her lover and they rush back to the alley, the ground is bare. There is no wounded attacker. There is no body. There is no blood. There is no knife. There is nothing to report to the police! Great chilling thriller!! Definitely gave me the chills!! Got the heart pounding too! It had great suspense, mystery, gruesome murders, intriguing, kidnapping and some crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!