If you’re reading this, I’ve gone missing.
I close the binder I’ve been writing in, and walk into the living room. As I stare out of the window at your house next door, I think about all the things I stand to lose if someone comes for me. My handsome, loving husband, who has no idea what I’ve done. My family, who have supported me no matter what. This beautiful home near the ocean, where I thought I would be safe.
Everyone says that I’m paranoid, but I just think I’m prepared. My secrets have placed me in terrible danger.
So if the worst happens, this binder contains everything you’ll need to find me, hidden in a place only you could guess. You’ve always known me best of everyone, ever since we were girls. You’ll be able to put the pieces together and uncover the truth.
Only you can find me. But you’ll need to do it fast.
Because if you don’t, all your lies will come to light too…
From the no.1 Kindle and Amazon charts bestselling author of The Surgeon, comes an outrageously twisty and compelling psychological thriller that you simply won’t be able to put down! Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Gillian Flynn and Freida McFadden.
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My thoughts:
If I Go Missing by Leslie Wolfe is an edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that will appeal to true crime junkies and thriller lovers alike. Alana, the main character, advocates for the If I Go Missing notebook – a place to compile facts about yourself that will enable the police to bypass legal hurdles to find you faster in the event of a kidnapping. When two people close to Alana – one a child – go missing, everything is called into question – her advocacy, her story, her husband – everything.
Told in the first person, I loved that Alana was a self-proclaimed unreliable narrator. She lies, and she admits it. This makes her just as much of a suspect as anyone else. I enjoyed having to dig to find the truths among the lies. That’s as much fun to me as finding the clues. And to my delight, there are plenty of both, along with distracting red herrings, in the story.
I also loved the pacing. It’s fast from start to finish due to the narration style and the timeline changes, as Alana lets us in on relevant scenes from her past. Luckily, she never stayed there too long, or the pace would have slowed. Instead, she tells the current and past timelines in robust bite-sized pieces that I thoroughly savored while trying to figure out who did what and why.
Of course, I can’t say much, but you will thank me for my brevity once you read the book – I guarantee it!
Meet Leslie Wolfe, bestselling author and mastermind behind gripping thrillers that have won the hearts of over a million readers worldwide. She brings a fresh and invigorating touch to the thriller genre, crafting compelling narratives around unforgettable, powerhouse women. Her books are not only an adrenaline-packed ride, but they’re also sprinkled with psychological insights, offering readers an immersive, authentic experience that goes beyond conventional suspense.
You might know her from the Detective Kay Sharp series or have been hooked by Tess Winnett’s relentless pursuit of justice. Maybe you’ve followed the dynamic duo Baxter & Holt through the gritty streets of Las Vegas or plunged into political intrigue with Alex Hoffmann.
Recently, Leslie published The Girl You Killed, a psychological thriller that’s pure, unputdownable suspense. This standalone novel will have fans of The Undoing, The Silent Patient, and Little Fires Everywhere on the edge of their seats.
Whether you’re into the mind games of Criminal Minds, love crime thrillers like James Patterson’s, or enjoy the heart-pounding tension in Kendra Elliot and Robert Dugoni’s mysteries, Leslie’s got a thriller series for you. Fans of action-packed writers like Tom Clancy or Lee Child will find plenty to love in her Alex Hoffmann series.
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14 responses to “#BlogTour #BookReview | If I Go Missing by Leslie Wolfe #thriller”
This sounds intriguing and thrilling. I like it when there are many clues, red herrings and above all fast pace. Amazing review, Tess!
It was very good 😊
This sounds really intriguing. I do like an unreliable narrator if it’s done well.
It’s very well done. I was a very happy reader ☺️
Fantastic review, Tessa💜 Adding to my Audible wishlist!
You will love it!
I love those books that breeze through at a fast pace and keep you flipping pages. This sounds like a good one, Tessa!
It really is. 💕
Cool, who wouldn’t want to find out the truth.
Definitely!
An unreliable narrator who admits that she lies – now that would sure keep me looking for the lies also, along with the clues. Great review, Tessa!
Great review, Tessa. I need to check this one out.
This sounds fantastic. I love a fast-paced book.
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