Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc. Creepy and I loved it! Definitely never saw the twist coming! This was a fast paced thriller, I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen!

Zoe Montgomery a criminologist takes a job as a camp councillor to find out what happened to her aunt who disappeared years earlier. Full of twists and turns this gripping novel. Good characters and a plot to keep you hooked. Thanks to Storm publishing and Netgalley for this review copy.

This compelling thriller by Sally Royer-Derr immediately pulled me into its chilling premise, which centers on a summer camp with a dark and unresolved past. I was instantly invested in the central mystery and the protagonist’s quest for answers.

The narrative follows Zoey Montgomery, a criminology student who takes a job as a camp counselor at Camp Medley. Her true mission is a personal one: to finally uncover the truth about her aunt Heather, who vanished from the camp decades ago. As I read, I felt the sense of dread mount as Zoey's investigation unearths sinister patterns and dark rumors, making her question if she is truly alone in the woods.

The book maintains a relentless and suspenseful pace, with each new discovery tightening the knot of tension. The author expertly builds an atmosphere of paranoia, blurring the lines between what is real and what is a figment of Zoey's fears. The thrill comes from following her as she risks everything to solve a cold case, all while a new danger seems to be closing in.

I appreciated the author’s ability to craft a story that is both a propulsive mystery and a deep dive into the lasting impact of buried secrets. It's a solid choice for those who enjoy nerve-wracking thrillers set in an isolated, foreboding location.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC.

If you're craving a spine-tingling mystery to keep you up all night, this is the summer camp thriller you need to read! Creepy, suspenseful, and absolutely worth every page, this book delivers a gripping "whodunit" that will leave you guessing until the very end.

Zoey takes a job at the same summer camp where her aunt mysteriously disappeared years ago. Determined to uncover the truth, she quickly realizes that no one wants to talk about what happened. As secrets unravel and strange things begin to stir in the woods, Zoey must figure out who she can trust—and whether something more sinister is lurking just beyond the trees.

Will she solve the mystery before history repeats itself?

If you love eerie settings, layered mysteries, and strong female leads, this book is a must-read. Perfect for fans of campfire tales with a dark twist!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of No One Saw Her Go by Sally Royer-Derr. The mystery itself was solid and the dual timelines helped build suspense. I liked the eerie summer camp setting and the way the story slowly unfolded.

That said, some parts felt repetitive, especially in the middle, and I found myself wanting the pace to pick up. Still, the ending delivered a few satisfying twists, and overall it was an enjoyable read. I’d be open to reading more from this author in the future.

Couldn't put it down, but it was like a puzzle. Zoey learned that she had an Aunt Heather who ran away and was never seen again by her mother and sister. But she did learn from her mother (Heather's sister) where Aunt Heather had spent her last known days. Zoey is dealing with heartbreak because the young man she loved so much had broken up with her by text, but she decides to get a job at the camp where her aunt was last seen.

Zoey's cabin mate at the camp is a member of the family that has run the camp for decades. The two young women become fast friends and work on putting together pieces of Heather's last known days at the camp. But there are very unusual happenings at this camp. The family has some very strange, maybe even unhinged, members.

The story is also partially told by Heather, through chapters detailing events in 1989.

I think the reader may figure out some pieces, but may not figure out the entire puzzle.

Zoey is a criminology student who takes a summer counseling job at Camp Medley in rural Pennsylvania. She has a personal mission: uncover the truth behind her aunt Heather's disappearance from the camp over 30 years ago. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes that the camp harbors long buried secrets and a disturbing history. Rumors of other missing girls and strange "accidents" swirl, and Zoey begins to question whether she's on to something, or whether she's the next target.

No One Saw Her Go is a taut psychological thriller that dives deep into the shadows of trauma and memory. Royer-Derr masterfully blends past and present and this novel doesn't just entertain, it unsettles in the best possible way. The writing is deliberate and atmospheric. The tension creeps up slowly, enhanced by unanswered questions and eerie moments. Royer-Derr expertly captures the unease of being watched, of second-guessing your own perception, and of realizing that the truth might be way more dangerous than the lies. I absolutely loved our main character. Zoey is sharp, flawed, and emotionally layered, and her dogged pursuit of the truth and justice is about much more than just closure. Some parts in the middle do slow down a bit, but then it builds steadily and the ending lands perfectly, striking a good balance between satisfying and unsettling. Overall, if you enjoy thrillers with a slow burn intensity and a creeping sense of dread, No One Saw Her Go deserves to be added to your TBR!

Thank you to NetGalley, Sally Royer-Derr, and Storm Publishing for this ARC! Publication day was August 1st 2025.

No One Saw Her Go
by Sally Royer-Derr
Pub Date: Aug 01 2025

The story is told in a dual point of view, full of crazy and dysfunctional characters, murder and lots of mystery. It's a fast-paced satisfying and an emotional read. I highly recommend this to anyone that loves thrillers!

Synopsis: When criminology student Zoey Montgomery takes a summer job as a camp counselor at Camp Medley, she went to discover what happened to her aunt Heather, who vanished from the camp over thirty years earlier. But what begins as a quest for closure quickly spirals into something far more sinister…

Many thanks to #NoOneSawHerGo #NetGalley & #StormPublishing for providing an E-ARC of this book.

The premise pulled me in immediately—Heather runs away from an abusive home, only to face even darker dangers, and her niece Zoey is determined to uncover the truth years later. The dual POV format worked beautifully, adding emotional weight and a unique perspective. Heather’s chapters are gut-wrenching, and her tragic arc is where this book shines.

That said, the twists were predictable and lacked impact. I guessed one of the main reveals very early on, and none of the others hit particularly hard. Pacing stayed steady but never gripping, and while the ending tied things together nicely, it didn’t shock or surprise me.

Overall, this is a solid thriller with strong emotional beats but low suspense payoff.

A good, well written story. Did Heather choose to leave or is there something more sinister behind her disappearance. I liked the way the two the narratives of Heather and Zoey ran parallel to each other, eventually merging to reveal the truth.

In this book each clue isn’t just revealing: it’s unravelling. Zoey’s search becomes a personal reckoning: how far will you go for closure, and what do you lose in the pursuit?

This was a good read…creepy, twisty and full of very interesting characters. There are past secrets that come to light…shocking the camp attendees.

A fast paced read.

There is no way I would have went into the wood by myself!! lol

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the complimentary copy.

So so good!!!! Was a little predictable but still really liked it! There were twists I did not expect! While reading definitely creeped you out and made you want to keep reading!

Told over a dual timeline and mostly by Zoey and Heather, we are given the scenario of missing girls from a summer camp over the years - Heather being the aunt of Zoey. The book features an underlying love story through all the potential paedophile possibilities which are there. It flips easily between the two time frames and you become caught up in the whole saga. Then you find there is more than one connection between Heather and her niece as there is a background tale which isn't quite making sense !!

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to review.

No One Saw Her Go was a fast paced book that was fantastic. Quite a few thrilling and suspenseful moments that I enjoyed.

Well this read was just like a delightful bag of Revels.. Fully loaded with an assortment of treats.

This is my first time reading work by this author and I am not disappointed this book put the EE in crEEpy the EE in EErie & the OO in gOOsbumps!!

Zoey is searching for answers surrounding her aunts disappearance.. Is all as it seems? Full of secrets incased in more secrets buried with some dark truths, layers of mystery mixed with intense emotions with waves of twists!!

The duel povs was done so well with the switch between Zoeys present & her Aunts past..!!

A satisfying, fast paced thriller I would recommend 👌

Thank you to Netgally & storm publishing for an early ARC in return for my honest thoughts ♡

This was... a book I read.

I have more bad than good to say about this book, honestly. I liked the premise behind it, but could tell off the bat that it was going to be a little forced. She goes to the camp where her aunt disappeared from to get answers, but realistically there could have been no answers. But this is a book, so obviously she was going to get all the answers at the camp, and that takes away from the enjoyment of unraveling the mystery. Zoey really didn't uncover anything herself either, and instead the reader was given an insane amount of exposition at the end of the book to wrap things up. Honestly, I would have been fine with her never finding out what happened, and that instead the readers are the only one who knows what happened since we are getting Heathers POV at the same time.

Overall, did not enjoy. The writing was pedestrian, too repetitive, and relied WAY too much on useless exposition while making the main character unnecessary to the story. I would not recommend.

No One Saw Her Go by Sally Royer-Derr is a gripping psychological thriller.
Ok this is my first time reading her work and now I’m going to go through her backlist and read her three previous titles.
It's fast, twisty and certainly keeps you on your toes...there were so many layers waiting to be uncovered.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC.

First off, thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read this book!

This was my third book by this author. I do like this one better than her book prior to this one. I absolutely love campy books and settings, it gives that nostalgia feeling. One thing I will say that I feel as though will be a common comment is the repetition. To some people that won't bother, but I grasp information once I read it so I have a toxic trait of picking up on repetition...maybe I'm the problem. Haha.

Anyways, another thing I also really liked was the cold case. I LOVE reading books with a trope of finding out what happened to someone who disappeared or was murdered decades ago. That will automatically pull me into a story.

It did feel like a YA read. I read a couple of reviews before reading it and I have to say that I agree. That's not a bad thing, though, because it made the read a lot faster. I enjoyed it!

This is actually a 4.5 star read for me.

If you know me, you know I'm a SUCKER for dual pov's and dual timelines and this book has them both!! The book follows the main character, Zoey (present day), and her Aunt Heather (1989). Seeing both character's perspectives created suspense and made me want to keep reading.

It takes place at a summer camp creating the perfect eerie backdrop for a summer thriller.

The twists were great & I truly did not want to put this book down.

This book is my third read from this author and it might just be my favorite (so far)!

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for a copy of this eARC!