Immediately 5 stars. This is the Hannah Mary McKinnon I love. Darkity Dark, Twisted and just what this dark, psychological thriller needed from one of my favorite authors. This IS Hannah Mary McKinnon. Smart, compelling and unputdownable...since The Neighbors, I knew the darkness would return and it's here, now. I loved this book and am left breathless. Brava!!

Guys...you don't even KNOW how obsessed i am with HMM. So I might be a little biased. But this woman is the greatest thriller writer of our generation. Yes, you heard me! THE GREATEST. Her twists, her writing, her sheer audacity to create such horrifying scenarios...I'll never get over it. I thought You Will Remember Me broke my brain and was on another level, but this has to be my favorite now. DO NOT skip this book or you will regret it for the rest of your life.

I devoured this book in a matter of hours. I couldn’t put it down; it completely captivated me. The world of true crime is so prominent these days but this personal connection to the cases was written so well. I didn’t see the ending coming and loved everything about this!

Years after her brother’s disappearance, Stella is willing to do almost anything to uncover the truth. But when she’s offered a chance to find out what really happened to her brother, the cost may be her own life.

Stella feels guilty as she snuck her brother Max out of the house and took him to a beach party. He disappeared that night without a trace. She has kept trying to find him and now has a true crime podcast. She goes on a radio show hoping to get more sponsors and support for her show. The last thing she expects is to get a call on the air that brings all the pain to the surface again as it’s been 6 years since Max was last seen.

Now she gets emails, phone calls and threats as she gets involved in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. She is hiding the truth from all around her desperate to find out what happened to Max. The chapters from the antagonist just creep you out seeing things from their prospective as you try and sleuth out who they are and why they are doing this.

Your heart races as the tension rise as you watch Stella go to a darker place and fight for her life. The ending was a shocker! A book you will keep thinking about long after you put the book down.

I DEVOURED this book in 2 days! It would have been faster if I’d had more time to sit down and read. There was nonstop tension and I was so far on the edge of my seat that I almost fell in the floor! I’m being a bit dramatic but this book was really good. It’s one I’m going to be thinking about for a while, and the way it ended doesn’t help. If you love twisty thrill-packed rides then pick add this to your list!

Stella Dixon is guilty. Guilty of helping her younger brother Max sneak out of his bedroom to go to a party. Guilty because Max was grounded. Guilty because she didn’t keep an eye on him. And guilty because Max disappeared.
Six years later, there is no sign of Max. No clues. No sightings. No body, dead or alive.
Stella has started a true crime podcast, A Killer Motive, with her friend Vivien. They are teetering on the brink of financial ruin. An interview with Charlene Thornton, host of People of Portland might be the boost they need. But when a caller brings up Max, it sends Stella on a journey to find her brother. One that quickly becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse.
I’m not going to say more about the plot. I think it’s best to discover what happens alongside Stella. The culprit surprised me and the ending….. let us just say that person was oh so evil!
This book is scheduled to publish at the beginning of September, and if the weather is still gorgeous, it would make a perfect beach read. 4.5 stars.

This talented author has written a page turner. I like most of the books by McKinnon. Realistic characters keep the story moving quickly...red herrings keep me guessing...suspense...mystery...intrigue...all make up the recipe for a good book...this is a cannot put down until the last page story...Thanks Netgalley