A child missing is every parent’s nightmare so I really hesitated to read and review this book. But the suspense and thriller portion of the story made me do it anyway! I am really glad I dived in!
Publishing in October, this chilling read is best absorbed in long reading jags. Tough one to put down! Check out my thoughts below.
When I’m Dead by Hannah Morrissey
Publisher: Minotaur Books (October 31, 2023)
ISBN-13: 978-1250872340
ABOUT:
One girl murdered…another one missing…and a medical examiner desperate to uncover the truth in When I’m Dead, the latest Black Harbor mystery by acclaimed author Hannah Morrissey.
On a bone-chilling October night, Medical Examiner Rowan Winthorp investigates the death of her daughter’s best friend. Hours later, the tragedy hits even closer to home when she makes a devastating discovery—her daughter, Chloe, is gone. But, not without a trace.
A morbid mosaic of clues forces Rowan and her husband to question how deeply they really knew their daughter. As they work closely to peel back the layers of this case, they begin to unearth disturbing details about Chloe and her secret transgressions…details that threaten to tear them apart.
Amidst the noise of navigating her newfound grief and reconciling the sins of her past, an undeniable fact rings true for Rowan: karma has finally come to collect.
When I’m Dead by Hannah Morrissey Review
I don’t usually choose a murder suspense book because of the mystery portion. I choose the book because it may be heavier on the police procedural portion.
That means I’m usually pretty picky about the stories that I do select to read and review. But I also get both sides of the story, which to me enhances the thrill.
It has to be a strong writer that can give us both sides with clarity and precision, which to me enhances the story all the way around.
When I’m Dead was a tough choice for me to make when it came to deciding whether I was going to read it or not. Books dealing with child crimes I usually pass on, but this one was different due to the medical examiner storyline aspect.
Heavy on the crime, the gruesome discoveries are quite detailed, and the story focused on the personal side of the victims. So it was a little light on the police procedural portion I was looking for, but the author certainly spared no expense when it came to details of the scene, the suspects, and the back stories that come out during the hunt for the perpetrator.
This is the first time I have read this author, and she brings us a fabulous plot with great pacing and wonderful execution of the story. She keeps you on the edge of your seat as they dive in trying to find the who and the why these crimes and devastating deaths are occurring in their neighborhood.
With detailed descriptions, gritty visualization, and plenty of drama and twists to keep you completely engaged, When I’m Dead is a mystery and suspense story with a great twist at the end. Definitely, one to read over and over to catch all of the details.
4 STARS!!
* I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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