This one started off strong and then for me it lost momentum. The main character is truly unlikable and never redeems herself when she had multiple opportunities to do so. It was still a fast easy read but just not my favorite.

From the gripping opening line—“I killed a man. Maybe he deserved it.”—Kaelin Wennerberg plunges readers into a tense, psychological thriller that explores guilt, trauma, and the unnerving sense of being watched. Max, the protagonist, has just served five years in prison after a drunken night ended in the death of a man. Now back in her hometown, she’s determined to rebuild her life. But shadows from her past linger, and a creeping paranoia begins to take hold. Is someone watching her—or is her mind playing tricks?

Woman Missing is dark, suspenseful, and more twisted than it initially appears. Wennerberg masterfully layers tension through eerie twists, complex characters, and a chilling subplot involving the disappearance of blonde women. As Max struggles to survive and stay sane, the reader is pulled deeper into her fractured psyche, questioning what is real and what is delusion.

It’s an intense journey into the darker corners of the mind that leaves you thinking long after the final page—and wanting more. Hopefully, a sequel is on the way.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This started really well, as I got more into the end if did not disappoint

The twist and the suspense

Although the ending, stalker love vibes seemed to throw me off which overall lowered the rating for me

Thank you Netgalley and Joffe Books for the ARC!

It was a good book. I was not sure if I did like Max, or not, to be all honest. But I have learned that you can hate characters and still enjos the story, so I did not let that make me put the book down.

It was pretty dark, though, much darker than I did expect. And still gripping me enough with it's twists and turns and paranoid main characters that I had to keep reading. I am giving this one solid 4 stars - mostly because I am not sure if I can properly sleep tonight after finally turning the last page.

The very first scene opens up with the main character drunk driving which they admit is a frequent thing they do. I do find it interesting when the main character ends up being someone who isn’t the most likable because there usually has to be some very good character development in the book for you to be empathetic towards them. Unfortunately this character never really had any character development in my opinion even when she had the chance to. The story line was somewhat interesting but not enough to save it from the bad characters.

This is my first book by this author and it was good. Thought provoking and intense with good character development. I look forward to reading more by this author.

Received this as an eARC from NetGalley

Loved this book! So many twists and turns. I was not expecting the ending that happened. Clark (Graham) came off sketchy to me from the moment he appeared and I just had the feeling he was the one after her. Such a great read!

This story line was great kept me engaged and entertained I loved it such a page tuner !!! Juicy read thriller that had a couple of wtf did I just read

Thank you NetGalley! This book drew me in from the first page. It was an intense read and made me feel for the peril the characters had to face.

Just WOW! Intense and relentless, tragic and terrifying, violent and sometimes jaw dropping - and totally addictive suspense. Nonstop - past and present collide in a storm of nature versus nurture and evil taking charge. Ultimately tragic with no winners ...

Woman Missing was an absolutely wild ride. Max had a bit too much to drink one night and ended up hitting and killing a man on her way home. After 5 years in jail, she is released and trying to get her life back together. She starts to feel like she may be being watched. Turns out, she's right.

Woman Missing was dark and suspenseful. Darker than I anticipated actually. I'm not sure what exactly I was expecting, but this was more than that! The author takes us along with Max as she is captured and fearing for her life. But as Max is fighting to stay alive, you start to see just how twisted the human brain can become. I don't want to give any spoilers, but the glimpse inside her mind is powerful. How far will you go? What is real and what is just your brain playing with you? The ending left me wanting more...when's the sequel??

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

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

From the first chilling sentence—“I killed a man. Maybe he deserved it.”—Kaelin Wennerberg delivers a pulse-pounding ride into the mind of a woman haunted by her past and stalked by an increasingly dangerous present. After serving time, she returns to her hometown only to discover that shadows of suspicion—and someone who knows too much—still loom large.

Taut, unpredictable, and laced with paranoia, Woman Missing masterfully builds suspense through layered characters and eerie twists. The pattern of disappearing blonde women adds a chilling dimension to a narrative already steeped in tension.

This gripping psychological thriller is ideal for fans of Gillian Flynn or Paula Hawkins. If you love stories that dive deep into trauma, identity, and the creeping dread of being watched—this one’s unputdownable.

OMG this book!
This book has every element I look for in a thriller.
From page 1 it sucked me in and all of my senses were on high alert.
Wasn't long and the twists got started and never stopped! I mean seriously never stopped until the very last page.
I have only ever rated a couple of books five stars but this is definitely a 5 star book.
If you love thrillers you need to read this book.
#joffe #kaelinwennerberg
Thank you for the ARC
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PS wanted to review on Goodreads as well but they don't even have the book. So I added my Instagram review link.

I killed a man. Maybe he deserved it. I served my time. But someone out there thinks I didn’t pay enough! Great chilling thriller! This book had great suspense, murder, mystery, intrigue, and some jaw dropping twists! The storyline was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and Joffe books for sharing this book with me!

Throughout the book the the tension builds steadily, with just enough eerie atmosphere and psychological twists to keep you uneasy but hooked.

Woman Missing by Kaelin Wennerberg is a gripping, emotionally charged thriller that explores the lasting consequences of a single bad decision. At the center of the story is Max, a character whose internal struggle between redemption and relapse is both raw and deeply relatable. Wennerberg crafts Max’s journey with remarkable emotional depth, drawing readers into every moment of doubt, fear, and resolve.

What sets this novel apart is its eerie atmosphere and the constant sense of unease that builds with each chapter. The suspense is tightly woven, with enough twists and tension to keep readers guessing until the end. Fans of I Know What You Did Last Summer will find plenty to love here—from the dark secrets to the creeping dread that never quite lets up.

Wennerberg’s writing is detailed, immersive, and delivers just the right level of creepiness to keep you on edge. Woman Missing is not just a thriller—it’s a cautionary tale about how one wrong turn can unravel everything. A strong recommendation for fans of psychological suspense with a dark, emotional core.