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Don't Look for Me
One night, Molly Clarke walked away from her life. The car abandoned miles from home. The note found at a nearby hotel. The shattered family that couldn't be put back together. It happens all the time. Women disappear, desperate to leave their lives behind and start over. She doesn't want to be found. Or at least, that's the story. But is that what really happened to Molly Clarke?
The night Molly disappeared began with a storm, running out of gas, and a man in a truck offering her a ride to town. With him is a little girl who reminds her of the daughter she lost years ago. It feels like a sign. And Molly is overcome with the desire to be home, with her family—no matter how broken it is. She accepts the ride. But when the doors are locked shut, Molly begins to suspect she has made a terrible mistake.
When a new lead comes in after the search has ended, Molly's daughter, Nicole, begins to wonder. Nothing about her mother's disappearance makes sense.
Nicole returns to the small, desolate town where her mother was last seen to find the truth. The locals are kind and eager to help. The innkeeper. The bartender. Even the police. Until secrets begin to reveal themselves and she comes closer to the truth about that night—and the danger surrounding her.
The night Molly disappeared began with a storm, running out of gas, and a man in a truck offering her a ride to town. With him is a little girl who reminds her of the daughter she lost years ago. It feels like a sign. And Molly is overcome with the desire to be home, with her family—no matter how broken it is. She accepts the ride. But when the doors are locked shut, Molly begins to suspect she has made a terrible mistake.
When a new lead comes in after the search has ended, Molly's daughter, Nicole, begins to wonder. Nothing about her mother's disappearance makes sense.
Nicole returns to the small, desolate town where her mother was last seen to find the truth. The locals are kind and eager to help. The innkeeper. The bartender. Even the police. Until secrets begin to reveal themselves and she comes closer to the truth about that night—and the danger surrounding her.
342 pages, Hardcover
First published September 15, 2020
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Wendy Walker
12 books3,440 followersWendy Walker is the author of psychological suspense. Her novels have been translated into 23 foreign languages, have topped bestseller lists both nationally and abroad, and have been optioned for television and film.
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April 23, 2022
Let’s clap till our hands get numb and make some noise till our throats hurt!
Ladies and gentleman I announce a big winner and I know I enjoyed so many thrillers this year and gave them five stars but this books deserves 5,5 stars because it is really unique, original and better than most of the books. It’s emotional, heart wrecking, thought provoking grief story but it is also action packed, mind bending, exciting, nail-biter, body trembler , heart pounder, soul shaker and crusher kidnapping story. It is genuinely disturbing family drama but it is also WTH I just read kind of obsession, abuse, child neglect story. And the author is a magician to combine different genres, mixing them and serving an outstanding, unputdownable, terrifying novel with her talented story-telling skills.
This is my new fast reading record! Even though I’m not thankful to turn into stay-at-home writer and reader at these social distancing, #homequarantinechallenge days, only silver lining I get, I may fully concentrate on a well-written books and I’m able to forget what kind of madness is going on at the outer world. (I can see myself at a movie scene during the apocalypse, I’m hiding under a table and screaming “Please, leave me alone, I have only 10 pages left to finish!”)
I gotta stop blubbering right now. Let’s move on and talk about the plot: The story narrated by two women: Grieving mother and daughter: Molly and Nicole.
Molly lost her daughter. Nicole lost her sister. Molly suffers from guilt feelings, self-punishing herself for 5 years because her 9 years old daughter Annie dashed down from the house and ran to the main road, escaping from her baby sitter sister Nicole who is talking on the phone and the very same time Molly’s car approached the house and she hit… Yes, you may fill the blanks as well. This part of the story torn my heart apart.
That haunted day Molly hasn’t only lost her daughter, she has also lost her whole family. Now her husband is estranged, he may have an affair. Her daughter tells that she hates her and when she goes to her son’s school to watch his match and support him, he acts like he doesn’t see her but he also shows his irritation. Last nail in the coffin! Everybody hates her. She blames herself. Maybe her family will be better without her. So she drives her car in the middle of nowhere, runs out of gas, leaves her car, begins to walk. And a truck stops to help her. AND THEN?
Her car is found by the local authorities. A search team is assigned but she is nowhere to be found. She seems like vaporized into thin air. They keep searching till they found a letter is written by Molly and left at the hotel tells: “Don’t look for me!” The hotel room is charged by her credit card and the signature under the letter belongs to her. So the case is closed and Molly’s husband seems relieved as her children deals with their guilt feelings because of their unfair treatment to their mom.
Nicole is already numb in pain, turned into an alcoholic, dropped out of high school since she lost her sister and now her mother is gone. She blames herself, gets suspicious about her father’s motives because he stops searching and forces her to move her life till she gets a phone call giving her crucial tips about her mother’s disappearance.
She goes back to Hastings Pass, renting a hotel room and digging more because she promised her brother to find her whatever it takes. But did she put herself danger by resuming her search? Because when we read Molly’s part of the story: we find out she is kidnapped by the truck driver and his 9 years old, creepy daughter Alice (the same age her daughter Annie died), home prisoned and losing her hope at each day because her escaping attempts to the woods didn’t take her to anywhere and Alice tells her that her mother died in those woods.
So time is ticking! The daughter searches her mother, the kidnapper hunts for daughter and the mother tries to find a way to save them all. How will their story end?
I already spilled more beans so I have to shut my mouth right now. Go blind and read this book! And enjoy the mind numbing, WTH I just read ending!
So much special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this incredible ARC with me. And dear Wendy Walker, please keep on writing your smart, thrilling and thought-provoking stories.
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Ladies and gentleman I announce a big winner and I know I enjoyed so many thrillers this year and gave them five stars but this books deserves 5,5 stars because it is really unique, original and better than most of the books. It’s emotional, heart wrecking, thought provoking grief story but it is also action packed, mind bending, exciting, nail-biter, body trembler , heart pounder, soul shaker and crusher kidnapping story. It is genuinely disturbing family drama but it is also WTH I just read kind of obsession, abuse, child neglect story. And the author is a magician to combine different genres, mixing them and serving an outstanding, unputdownable, terrifying novel with her talented story-telling skills.
This is my new fast reading record! Even though I’m not thankful to turn into stay-at-home writer and reader at these social distancing, #homequarantinechallenge days, only silver lining I get, I may fully concentrate on a well-written books and I’m able to forget what kind of madness is going on at the outer world. (I can see myself at a movie scene during the apocalypse, I’m hiding under a table and screaming “Please, leave me alone, I have only 10 pages left to finish!”)
I gotta stop blubbering right now. Let’s move on and talk about the plot: The story narrated by two women: Grieving mother and daughter: Molly and Nicole.
Molly lost her daughter. Nicole lost her sister. Molly suffers from guilt feelings, self-punishing herself for 5 years because her 9 years old daughter Annie dashed down from the house and ran to the main road, escaping from her baby sitter sister Nicole who is talking on the phone and the very same time Molly’s car approached the house and she hit… Yes, you may fill the blanks as well. This part of the story torn my heart apart.
That haunted day Molly hasn’t only lost her daughter, she has also lost her whole family. Now her husband is estranged, he may have an affair. Her daughter tells that she hates her and when she goes to her son’s school to watch his match and support him, he acts like he doesn’t see her but he also shows his irritation. Last nail in the coffin! Everybody hates her. She blames herself. Maybe her family will be better without her. So she drives her car in the middle of nowhere, runs out of gas, leaves her car, begins to walk. And a truck stops to help her. AND THEN?
Her car is found by the local authorities. A search team is assigned but she is nowhere to be found. She seems like vaporized into thin air. They keep searching till they found a letter is written by Molly and left at the hotel tells: “Don’t look for me!” The hotel room is charged by her credit card and the signature under the letter belongs to her. So the case is closed and Molly’s husband seems relieved as her children deals with their guilt feelings because of their unfair treatment to their mom.
Nicole is already numb in pain, turned into an alcoholic, dropped out of high school since she lost her sister and now her mother is gone. She blames herself, gets suspicious about her father’s motives because he stops searching and forces her to move her life till she gets a phone call giving her crucial tips about her mother’s disappearance.
She goes back to Hastings Pass, renting a hotel room and digging more because she promised her brother to find her whatever it takes. But did she put herself danger by resuming her search? Because when we read Molly’s part of the story: we find out she is kidnapped by the truck driver and his 9 years old, creepy daughter Alice (the same age her daughter Annie died), home prisoned and losing her hope at each day because her escaping attempts to the woods didn’t take her to anywhere and Alice tells her that her mother died in those woods.
So time is ticking! The daughter searches her mother, the kidnapper hunts for daughter and the mother tries to find a way to save them all. How will their story end?
I already spilled more beans so I have to shut my mouth right now. Go blind and read this book! And enjoy the mind numbing, WTH I just read ending!
So much special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this incredible ARC with me. And dear Wendy Walker, please keep on writing your smart, thrilling and thought-provoking stories.
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January 3, 2024
Oh, hello, my new favorite Suspense novel of 2020!
I have always enjoyed Wendy Walker's books, but Don't Look for Me takes her writing to a whole new level. In my opinion, her best work yet.
It is clear from the very first pages that Molly Clarke is struggling.
After a family tragedy, the remaining family members have drifted apart. Each consumed with their own grief and guilt, they rarely communicate and certainly not in a positive way.
Molly's daughter Nicole has told her she hates her, her husband won't look her in the eye and her son publicly shuns her.
One night, on a solo road trip, Molly becomes consumed with thoughts of leaving it all behind. The way she sees it, her family would be better off without her.
With this storm of negative thoughts swirling in her head, she runs into a real life storm, literally. Just when it seems things can't get any worse, they do. She runs out of gas on an abandoned stretch of road.
Molly doesn't return home.
Nicole, Molly's daughter, has been spiraling out of control since the accident that tore their family apart. Nicole knows it. Hell, everyone knows it.
Between the drinking, one-night stands and explosions at her mother, Nicole's not proud of her behavior.
After her Mom goes missing, Nicole is desperate to find her. The things she said to her on the very morning she disappeared, she can't live with it. She has to make amends, and she can't until her Mother is found.
The authorities seem to think that Molly walked away, but Nicole knows better. Her Mom would never leave her family, would she?
Nicole returns to Hastings, the place where her Mother's car and belongings were found, to begin her own investigation. She will never give up on finding her Mom.
If the police won't continue the search, she will. Even if Molly doesn't want to be found.
This novel alternates perspectives between Molly and Nicole, starting off on different timelines and ultimately merging into one.
In Walker's signature style, the chapters are short, with each one ending on a revelation or mini-cliffhanger, making this the epitome of a one more chapter-type of story.
I thought this was brilliantly plotted the entire way through. From the very first chapter, I was hooked.
There are extremely intense moments, eerie moments, heart-breaking moments; this truly has it all.
In addition to being extremely suspenseful, I was impressed with the examination of grief, guilt and depression. It's a layered story, one that definitely evokes a lot of feelings; at least it did for me.
The way in which Walker incorporated a family trauma into the story, and was able to tactfully explore how that one event had lasting, and unique repercussions for each of the family members, was just so well done.
If you are a Reader who likes your Thrillers to have some substance, this one definitely fits the bill.
I loved both Nicole and Molly. Watching their stories unfold, learning the how and why of their circumstances, was just so powerful.
This will definitely make my Favorites List for 2020! Will it be on yours?
Don't Look for Me is now available, wherever books are sold. This may sound like a pitch, but really, I'm just trying to bring a little joy to your life.
Thank you so much to the publisher, St. Martin's Press, for providing me with a copy of this to read and review.
I truly appreciate it and of course, cannot wait to see what Walker comes up with next!!!
I have always enjoyed Wendy Walker's books, but Don't Look for Me takes her writing to a whole new level. In my opinion, her best work yet.
It is clear from the very first pages that Molly Clarke is struggling.
After a family tragedy, the remaining family members have drifted apart. Each consumed with their own grief and guilt, they rarely communicate and certainly not in a positive way.
Molly's daughter Nicole has told her she hates her, her husband won't look her in the eye and her son publicly shuns her.
One night, on a solo road trip, Molly becomes consumed with thoughts of leaving it all behind. The way she sees it, her family would be better off without her.
With this storm of negative thoughts swirling in her head, she runs into a real life storm, literally. Just when it seems things can't get any worse, they do. She runs out of gas on an abandoned stretch of road.
Molly doesn't return home.
Nicole, Molly's daughter, has been spiraling out of control since the accident that tore their family apart. Nicole knows it. Hell, everyone knows it.
Between the drinking, one-night stands and explosions at her mother, Nicole's not proud of her behavior.
After her Mom goes missing, Nicole is desperate to find her. The things she said to her on the very morning she disappeared, she can't live with it. She has to make amends, and she can't until her Mother is found.
The authorities seem to think that Molly walked away, but Nicole knows better. Her Mom would never leave her family, would she?
Nicole returns to Hastings, the place where her Mother's car and belongings were found, to begin her own investigation. She will never give up on finding her Mom.
If the police won't continue the search, she will. Even if Molly doesn't want to be found.
This novel alternates perspectives between Molly and Nicole, starting off on different timelines and ultimately merging into one.
In Walker's signature style, the chapters are short, with each one ending on a revelation or mini-cliffhanger, making this the epitome of a one more chapter-type of story.
I thought this was brilliantly plotted the entire way through. From the very first chapter, I was hooked.
There are extremely intense moments, eerie moments, heart-breaking moments; this truly has it all.
In addition to being extremely suspenseful, I was impressed with the examination of grief, guilt and depression. It's a layered story, one that definitely evokes a lot of feelings; at least it did for me.
The way in which Walker incorporated a family trauma into the story, and was able to tactfully explore how that one event had lasting, and unique repercussions for each of the family members, was just so well done.
If you are a Reader who likes your Thrillers to have some substance, this one definitely fits the bill.
I loved both Nicole and Molly. Watching their stories unfold, learning the how and why of their circumstances, was just so powerful.
This will definitely make my Favorites List for 2020! Will it be on yours?
Don't Look for Me is now available, wherever books are sold. This may sound like a pitch, but really, I'm just trying to bring a little joy to your life.
Thank you so much to the publisher, St. Martin's Press, for providing me with a copy of this to read and review.
I truly appreciate it and of course, cannot wait to see what Walker comes up with next!!!
March 17, 2020
Creeptastic!
Don’t Look for Me is a suspenseful psychological thriller about a woman who seems to have abandoned her family during a dark and stormy night.
Molly Clarke's family was destroyed by a terrible accident. Years have passed, and her children can’t forgive her. Her husband is distant and no longer seems to love her. While driving home one night during a terrible storm, Molly contemplates running away from her family. Shortly after, she goes missing. The police believe Molly abandoned her family, but her daughter Nicole won't give up hope that her mother didn't simply walk away and continues to investigate her mother's disappearance in the small and strange town of Hastings.
The narrative is split between Molly and Nicole. Both characters hold their own and develop throughout. Both are dealing with the trauma of loss in different ways, and the events of this book highlight their emotions. The transitions between Molly and Nicole were smooth and I was equally interested in both of their stories.
This book sucked me in from the very beginning and kept me distracted, which is much needed right now! It’s packed with tension, suspense, drama, and some sick and twisted characters. It also kept me guessing and had me suspicious of almost every character. There are some unexpected twists and turns, but none are over-the-top. Parts are a little unbelievable, but not ridiculously so. A couple of moments had my heart jumping out of my chest, and the final scene gave me the chills--little Alice is one creepy child!
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Don’t Look for Me is a suspenseful psychological thriller about a woman who seems to have abandoned her family during a dark and stormy night.
Molly Clarke's family was destroyed by a terrible accident. Years have passed, and her children can’t forgive her. Her husband is distant and no longer seems to love her. While driving home one night during a terrible storm, Molly contemplates running away from her family. Shortly after, she goes missing. The police believe Molly abandoned her family, but her daughter Nicole won't give up hope that her mother didn't simply walk away and continues to investigate her mother's disappearance in the small and strange town of Hastings.
The narrative is split between Molly and Nicole. Both characters hold their own and develop throughout. Both are dealing with the trauma of loss in different ways, and the events of this book highlight their emotions. The transitions between Molly and Nicole were smooth and I was equally interested in both of their stories.
This book sucked me in from the very beginning and kept me distracted, which is much needed right now! It’s packed with tension, suspense, drama, and some sick and twisted characters. It also kept me guessing and had me suspicious of almost every character. There are some unexpected twists and turns, but none are over-the-top. Parts are a little unbelievable, but not ridiculously so. A couple of moments had my heart jumping out of my chest, and the final scene gave me the chills--little Alice is one creepy child!
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
September 12, 2020
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A phenomenal psychological suspense novel!
I am a huge Wendy Walker fan. I’ve enjoyed all of her previous novels. After reading the description for “Don’t Look For Me”, I was even more excited to start reading.
Molly Clarke is driving home and thinking about her particularly awful day. She needs to stop for gas as the light has been on for a little while now and home is still two hours away. A Gas n’ Go station is up ahead.
Molly figures her husband, John and her daughter; Nicole will both be out for the evening. John will likely be out having drinks with friends. Nicole having just turned twenty-one has many new options of places to go. These options keep Molly up at night, watching the clock and worrying. Molly knows Nicole avoids her and John pretends to be asleep when she gets into bed. Even her son, Evan has changed. Evan attends a boarding school off the road she travels now. Molly makes this four hour trip every second Thursday to watch his football games. Her heart twists as she remembers how Evan acted after the game.
A dismissive husband, an angry daughter, and a cruel son….
Molly thinks about Nicole’s final words to her after their argument the other day…words that gutted her.
Five years ago a horrible tragedy tore this family apart.
Molly sees the dark clouds above. A hurricane is coming. A category four they say. Molly has driven right into its path. She stops the car on the side of the road and when she tries to start it again, it won’t turn over. She’s out of gas. The entrance to Gas n’ Go is just about thirty feet away. She runs towards the gas station and her tears fall.
When she gets to the entrance of Gas n’ Go she sees there are no cars and no lights inside the store. There is a cardboard sign. She stares at the words…
Closed for the storm!
Again she thinks about Evan, Nicole, and John. How they stopped loving her five years ago.
“I am a bad mother”
Words in her head like a prayer.
“Walk away. Just walk away”
Headlights come her way. A truck stops. A friendly voice tells her she shouldn’t be out with the storm coming.
What will happen to Molly Clarke?
Another thrilling read from Wendy Walker!
After the impactful opening chapter, I was hooked. This was an unputdownable read with terrific twists and turns that I flew through in just one day. The story is told from Molly and her daughter, Nicole’s point of view, which I really enjoyed. The characters were well fleshed out and intriguing.
An unforgettable psychological thriller that deals with the relationships between parent and child, and husband and wife. A story about grief, anger, loss, blame, and forgiveness.
Wendy Walker has yet to let me down and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!
I'd like to thank the publisher for providing me with a copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.
A phenomenal psychological suspense novel!
I am a huge Wendy Walker fan. I’ve enjoyed all of her previous novels. After reading the description for “Don’t Look For Me”, I was even more excited to start reading.
Molly Clarke is driving home and thinking about her particularly awful day. She needs to stop for gas as the light has been on for a little while now and home is still two hours away. A Gas n’ Go station is up ahead.
Molly figures her husband, John and her daughter; Nicole will both be out for the evening. John will likely be out having drinks with friends. Nicole having just turned twenty-one has many new options of places to go. These options keep Molly up at night, watching the clock and worrying. Molly knows Nicole avoids her and John pretends to be asleep when she gets into bed. Even her son, Evan has changed. Evan attends a boarding school off the road she travels now. Molly makes this four hour trip every second Thursday to watch his football games. Her heart twists as she remembers how Evan acted after the game.
A dismissive husband, an angry daughter, and a cruel son….
Molly thinks about Nicole’s final words to her after their argument the other day…words that gutted her.
Five years ago a horrible tragedy tore this family apart.
Molly sees the dark clouds above. A hurricane is coming. A category four they say. Molly has driven right into its path. She stops the car on the side of the road and when she tries to start it again, it won’t turn over. She’s out of gas. The entrance to Gas n’ Go is just about thirty feet away. She runs towards the gas station and her tears fall.
When she gets to the entrance of Gas n’ Go she sees there are no cars and no lights inside the store. There is a cardboard sign. She stares at the words…
Closed for the storm!
Again she thinks about Evan, Nicole, and John. How they stopped loving her five years ago.
“I am a bad mother”
Words in her head like a prayer.
“Walk away. Just walk away”
Headlights come her way. A truck stops. A friendly voice tells her she shouldn’t be out with the storm coming.
What will happen to Molly Clarke?
Another thrilling read from Wendy Walker!
After the impactful opening chapter, I was hooked. This was an unputdownable read with terrific twists and turns that I flew through in just one day. The story is told from Molly and her daughter, Nicole’s point of view, which I really enjoyed. The characters were well fleshed out and intriguing.
An unforgettable psychological thriller that deals with the relationships between parent and child, and husband and wife. A story about grief, anger, loss, blame, and forgiveness.
Wendy Walker has yet to let me down and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!
I'd like to thank the publisher for providing me with a copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.
September 15, 2020
Published September 15th 2020
Don't Look For Me carried me away, seeing the story from two different perspectives. Everything worked to keep me caught in the story from beginning to end. I would have read this book straight through except pesky old sleep got in the way.
Five years ago, mother of three, Molly, hit and killed her nine year old daughter, while driving her car. Grief has torn her family apart. Her husband is distant and often doesn't come home, her high achieving twenty-one year old daughter was expelled from high school, lost her college scholarship, now drinks and sleeps with strange men, as a way of life. Her college age son won't even speak to her when she goes to watch his college games. And Molly cannot forgive herself even though her daughter's death was an accident that could not have been avoided. She had done nothing wrong but her grief from losing one daughter, to death, and the rest of her family, because she was the reason her daughter died, has Molly thinking she should just walk away from them, because she thinks that is what they want.
During a very horrendous storm, as she is driving near the little town of Hastings, Molly runs out of gas, gets out of her car to find help, and is picked up by a man in a truck. She has been thinking that this might be her chance to just leave everything. But she has second thoughts almost immediately.
Two weeks later, the search for Molly is called off and she is deemed a "walk away", someone who has disappeared because she wanted to disappear. When her daughter, Nicole, gets a phone call from a woman who said she saw her mom get into a pickup truck on the day Molly disappeared, Nicole goes to the town to speak to the woman. The more that Nicole investigates and asks questions, the more she realizes that everybody is lying to her and she has no idea if she can trust anyone.
The entire book had me captivated. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.
Don't Look For Me carried me away, seeing the story from two different perspectives. Everything worked to keep me caught in the story from beginning to end. I would have read this book straight through except pesky old sleep got in the way.
Five years ago, mother of three, Molly, hit and killed her nine year old daughter, while driving her car. Grief has torn her family apart. Her husband is distant and often doesn't come home, her high achieving twenty-one year old daughter was expelled from high school, lost her college scholarship, now drinks and sleeps with strange men, as a way of life. Her college age son won't even speak to her when she goes to watch his college games. And Molly cannot forgive herself even though her daughter's death was an accident that could not have been avoided. She had done nothing wrong but her grief from losing one daughter, to death, and the rest of her family, because she was the reason her daughter died, has Molly thinking she should just walk away from them, because she thinks that is what they want.
During a very horrendous storm, as she is driving near the little town of Hastings, Molly runs out of gas, gets out of her car to find help, and is picked up by a man in a truck. She has been thinking that this might be her chance to just leave everything. But she has second thoughts almost immediately.
Two weeks later, the search for Molly is called off and she is deemed a "walk away", someone who has disappeared because she wanted to disappear. When her daughter, Nicole, gets a phone call from a woman who said she saw her mom get into a pickup truck on the day Molly disappeared, Nicole goes to the town to speak to the woman. The more that Nicole investigates and asks questions, the more she realizes that everybody is lying to her and she has no idea if she can trust anyone.
The entire book had me captivated. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.
September 18, 2020
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Wow this was a cleverly plotted psychological thriller that I raced through. There were quite a few characters but they were easy to keep track of.
The novel is told from two points of view. Molly Harper has been living with guilt for many years. Her youngest daughter is dead, Molly has not been able to live with the guilt that she feels for her part in her daughter’s death. Her remaining family, her husband, son and older daughter haven’t made it any easier on her. Her daughter is distant, has dropped out of school and changed her behavior in dangerous ways. The morning that the novel starts with, she has said some horrible things to her mother. Her husband has been distant, supposedly working long hours and gone for some unexplained times. She wonders if he is being unfaithful??? Her son is away at school and also hasn’t forgiven his mother for his sister’s death. On the morning when everything begins to happen, Molly had driven to his school to watch his football game. He wouldn’t even stop to speak with her. Molly has a long drive home and because she is distracted she runs out of gas. It is stormy and rainy with the gas station is boarded up.
Molly is alone on this road, wet, exhausted and wondering what she will do next. Here is when the story takes off. After this we know that Molly is missing. We don’t know anything more than this, that she is just GONE!!
An investigation of about two weeks duration takes place including an extensive search of the area, particularly the town of Hastings and outlying areas. The police and searchers believe that she has just walked away from her sad life and is living somewhere else and hiding from those that are trying to reach her. A note is found that implies that this was her decision. Remember though that small towns can hold big secrets!
The other point of view is that of Nic, the oldest daughter. After she is back home and thinking more about her mother she really believes that the search wasn’t complete. She is now desperate to find her mother, she is sure that something has happened to her. She knows her well enough to believe that she didn’t just walk away. But where is she, who has taken her, and why.
Oh this is a book that will have you suspecting so many people of being the villain in this story. It is creepy and involves a little girl, age nine, who wants a new mother. That is all I will tell you of the plot, but it is original and disturbing but utterly absorbing.
I highly recommend this book to lovers of psychological thrillers, you won’t be able to guess the outcome of this one! Wendy Walker is now on my list of must read authors.
This was a buddy read with Mary Beth.
I received an ARC of this novel from the publisher through Edelweiss.
Wow this was a cleverly plotted psychological thriller that I raced through. There were quite a few characters but they were easy to keep track of.
The novel is told from two points of view. Molly Harper has been living with guilt for many years. Her youngest daughter is dead, Molly has not been able to live with the guilt that she feels for her part in her daughter’s death. Her remaining family, her husband, son and older daughter haven’t made it any easier on her. Her daughter is distant, has dropped out of school and changed her behavior in dangerous ways. The morning that the novel starts with, she has said some horrible things to her mother. Her husband has been distant, supposedly working long hours and gone for some unexplained times. She wonders if he is being unfaithful??? Her son is away at school and also hasn’t forgiven his mother for his sister’s death. On the morning when everything begins to happen, Molly had driven to his school to watch his football game. He wouldn’t even stop to speak with her. Molly has a long drive home and because she is distracted she runs out of gas. It is stormy and rainy with the gas station is boarded up.
Molly is alone on this road, wet, exhausted and wondering what she will do next. Here is when the story takes off. After this we know that Molly is missing. We don’t know anything more than this, that she is just GONE!!
An investigation of about two weeks duration takes place including an extensive search of the area, particularly the town of Hastings and outlying areas. The police and searchers believe that she has just walked away from her sad life and is living somewhere else and hiding from those that are trying to reach her. A note is found that implies that this was her decision. Remember though that small towns can hold big secrets!
The other point of view is that of Nic, the oldest daughter. After she is back home and thinking more about her mother she really believes that the search wasn’t complete. She is now desperate to find her mother, she is sure that something has happened to her. She knows her well enough to believe that she didn’t just walk away. But where is she, who has taken her, and why.
Oh this is a book that will have you suspecting so many people of being the villain in this story. It is creepy and involves a little girl, age nine, who wants a new mother. That is all I will tell you of the plot, but it is original and disturbing but utterly absorbing.
I highly recommend this book to lovers of psychological thrillers, you won’t be able to guess the outcome of this one! Wendy Walker is now on my list of must read authors.
This was a buddy read with Mary Beth.
I received an ARC of this novel from the publisher through Edelweiss.
February 25, 2020
Where is Molly Harper?
Did she just walk away?
Was she the one who wrote the note?
Did she really want to start over and leave her past behind?
Racked with quilt, heartache, pain Molly Harper is a shell of the woman she once was. Her daughter is dead. She feels (knows) that everyone in her family blames her. She feels unwanted, unloved and utterly devastated.
She doesn't return home one night after driving to see her son play football. Her car was found abandoned, clothing at a local casino, a note left behind.
Her family is told women do this all the time - they simply WALK AWAY
A search called off, a daughter wanting answers.......
Where is Molly?
Bring it on Wendy Webb!!!!
Woohoo! Yes, Yes, and Yes! This one grabbed me from page one and did not let go. Whew! She has done it again. I was entranced and captivated for the entire book. Nuff said! But of course, I will say more. This book had some twists and turns. It also had many suspects and had me reading with my super sleuth hat on. I am not a fan of reveals that come out of left field and some will think that this one did but if you read closely who might not think that way. Well, you might think that a little - but - man, was this good!
What a ride, Wendy, what a tense suspenseful ride!
Highly recommend.
BTW, if I ever go missing someone better be looking for me longer than two weeks. I don't care what the note might say. Just putting that out there!
Thank you to Wendy Walker and St. Martin's Press who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Did she just walk away?
Was she the one who wrote the note?
Did she really want to start over and leave her past behind?
Racked with quilt, heartache, pain Molly Harper is a shell of the woman she once was. Her daughter is dead. She feels (knows) that everyone in her family blames her. She feels unwanted, unloved and utterly devastated.
She doesn't return home one night after driving to see her son play football. Her car was found abandoned, clothing at a local casino, a note left behind.
Her family is told women do this all the time - they simply WALK AWAY
A search called off, a daughter wanting answers.......
Where is Molly?
Bring it on Wendy Webb!!!!
Woohoo! Yes, Yes, and Yes! This one grabbed me from page one and did not let go. Whew! She has done it again. I was entranced and captivated for the entire book. Nuff said! But of course, I will say more. This book had some twists and turns. It also had many suspects and had me reading with my super sleuth hat on. I am not a fan of reveals that come out of left field and some will think that this one did but if you read closely who might not think that way. Well, you might think that a little - but - man, was this good!
What a ride, Wendy, what a tense suspenseful ride!
Highly recommend.
BTW, if I ever go missing someone better be looking for me longer than two weeks. I don't care what the note might say. Just putting that out there!
Thank you to Wendy Walker and St. Martin's Press who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
February 28, 2020
My new favorite Wendy Walker novel!
Great pacing, great suspense, creepy vibes galore...
Whoa.... never saw that coming....
No down time in this one, really enjoyed and NOT predictable.
If your a fan of Wendy Walker or mysteries, investigations, and thrillers, I would say Just Read IT!
OUT Sept 2020. Thanks NG/ St. Martin's Press for my review copy
October 2, 2020
☝☝ omg, did I just read 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧??!
🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩
🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩
June 17, 2020
Nic (Nicole) arrives in the small town of Hastings to investigate her mother Molly’s disappearance after her car was found abandoned by the side of the road. The authorities are calling it a walk-away, a mom who left her family as the result of grief and guilt after a family tragedy. Nic doesn’t believe it and perseveres in her search for her mom.
The reader knows what has happened to Molly and we follow her ordeal and Nic’s investigation and search in alternating chapters. I was captivated from the first page with heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat tension. I simply couldn’t put it down and read it in two sittings.
One of the things I enjoy most about a Wendy Walker novel is the way she delves into the psychology of her characters. People are complex and life is full of shades of gray. The way Molly and Nic suffer and cope after their tragedy is done with skill and empathy.
The small town has a dark underbelly with secrets and untrustworthy characters. I did guess one twist but the tension as to how it would be resolved remained, so it didn’t ruin the story for me. I found the ending somewhat convoluted, or this would have been an easy 5 stars.
Still, this is a terrific psychological thriller that I highly recommend!
• To be published on Sept 20, 2020.
• I received a free copy of the book from St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.
• This was a buddy read with Marialyce, and one we both enjoyed.For our duo review of this book, and others, please visit https://yayareadslotsofbooks.wordpres...
The reader knows what has happened to Molly and we follow her ordeal and Nic’s investigation and search in alternating chapters. I was captivated from the first page with heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat tension. I simply couldn’t put it down and read it in two sittings.
One of the things I enjoy most about a Wendy Walker novel is the way she delves into the psychology of her characters. People are complex and life is full of shades of gray. The way Molly and Nic suffer and cope after their tragedy is done with skill and empathy.
The small town has a dark underbelly with secrets and untrustworthy characters. I did guess one twist but the tension as to how it would be resolved remained, so it didn’t ruin the story for me. I found the ending somewhat convoluted, or this would have been an easy 5 stars.
Still, this is a terrific psychological thriller that I highly recommend!
• To be published on Sept 20, 2020.
• I received a free copy of the book from St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.
• This was a buddy read with Marialyce, and one we both enjoyed.For our duo review of this book, and others, please visit https://yayareadslotsofbooks.wordpres...
April 18, 2020
Update: We are so excited to share with you all that Wendy Walker, yes Wendy Walker is going to join us in our Behind the Pages group. Who else loves her books? Please follow the link below which takes you directly to the page to ask Wendy a question or to leave her a comment.
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This is my very first Holy Shooty Balls read of the year!! This book was absolutely amazing!!!! It was a tense read right from the very first page and didn’t let up once!!! Not once!!! I’m absolutely blown away!!! I devoured every single word!
Electrifying, compulsively readable, & absolutely unputdownable!
DON’T LOOK FOR ME by WENDY WALKER is a tense, thrilling, propulsive, and riveting psychological thriller with heart that had me totally entranced and immersed in this tale. My feelings were all over the place while I was reading this one. I was on edge, thrilled, emotional, awed, worried, scared, and excited. I was feeling so uptight and gasped so many times while I was reading this story.
WENDY WALKER delivers a suspenseful, twisty, haunting, atmospheric, well-crafted and well-written story here with quite a few surprising twists and turns. The story is told in alternating chapters and points of view between Nicole and Molly. We see and feel for Molly and everything that she is going through and we are given a front row seat into Nicole’s pursuit of finding her mother.
This story totally resonated with me on more than one level. I can’t really divulge why for the sake of spoilers but let me tell you I am absolutely blown away with the extraordinarily perceptive account of these characters and how emotionally attached I was to them.
Expected Publication Date: September 15, 2020
This book has it all! The pacing is brisk, the suspense is nerve-wracking, the twists are thrilling, the creepy vibes are chilling, the tension is non-stop and has you on the edge of your seat for the whole ride, and the ending is nothing that I saw coming which was jaw-dropping and extremely exciting. I absolutely recommend putting this amazing read on your TBR!
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Wendy Walker and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read a free, electronic ARC of this novel.
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This is my very first Holy Shooty Balls read of the year!! This book was absolutely amazing!!!! It was a tense read right from the very first page and didn’t let up once!!! Not once!!! I’m absolutely blown away!!! I devoured every single word!
Electrifying, compulsively readable, & absolutely unputdownable!
DON’T LOOK FOR ME by WENDY WALKER is a tense, thrilling, propulsive, and riveting psychological thriller with heart that had me totally entranced and immersed in this tale. My feelings were all over the place while I was reading this one. I was on edge, thrilled, emotional, awed, worried, scared, and excited. I was feeling so uptight and gasped so many times while I was reading this story.
WENDY WALKER delivers a suspenseful, twisty, haunting, atmospheric, well-crafted and well-written story here with quite a few surprising twists and turns. The story is told in alternating chapters and points of view between Nicole and Molly. We see and feel for Molly and everything that she is going through and we are given a front row seat into Nicole’s pursuit of finding her mother.
This story totally resonated with me on more than one level. I can’t really divulge why for the sake of spoilers but let me tell you I am absolutely blown away with the extraordinarily perceptive account of these characters and how emotionally attached I was to them.
Expected Publication Date: September 15, 2020
This book has it all! The pacing is brisk, the suspense is nerve-wracking, the twists are thrilling, the creepy vibes are chilling, the tension is non-stop and has you on the edge of your seat for the whole ride, and the ending is nothing that I saw coming which was jaw-dropping and extremely exciting. I absolutely recommend putting this amazing read on your TBR!
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Wendy Walker and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read a free, electronic ARC of this novel.
March 19, 2020
Mark my words this book is going to be a huge hit for Wendy Walker. This is an exceptional thriller. A true stand out among so many.
I really don't want to discuss the plot because I want everyone to discover this story on their own terms. It's intricate. It's breathtaking. It's heart-pumping. It's shiver inducing. It's everything I could ever ask for in this genre. I started this book yesterday morning and tore through 75% without even realizing it. I was completely riveted to the pages.
Pre-order this book, buy this book, read this book, borrow this book, fight tooth and nail for a copy (okay, maybe that's going a little too far 😉) because I assure you that you will not be disappointed! ALL THE STARS!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I really don't want to discuss the plot because I want everyone to discover this story on their own terms. It's intricate. It's breathtaking. It's heart-pumping. It's shiver inducing. It's everything I could ever ask for in this genre. I started this book yesterday morning and tore through 75% without even realizing it. I was completely riveted to the pages.
Pre-order this book, buy this book, read this book, borrow this book, fight tooth and nail for a copy (okay, maybe that's going a little too far 😉) because I assure you that you will not be disappointed! ALL THE STARS!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
September 25, 2020
Well, Well, HOT Diggity DANG!!! This is one heart-pounding, intense, thrilling and terrifying suspenseful story!! Grap some mitts, you are going to need them because you will be turning the pages so fast your fingers will be on fire!
Wendy Walker is at the top of the genre, and it's easy to see why, with this psychology suspense, that is intense from start to finish!!
Molly Clark is one strong, fierce, loving mother!! Her character is one of the best representations of a mother’s love and bond with her children I have read. And in a thriller yet!! Themes of grieve and guilt drive the plot here, making this one not only the entertaining read it is but an emotional one as the power of love shines through.
With all Wendy Walker’s books, it’s all in the skillfully layered suspense and clues; however, here with this one, she kicks it up by adding a sense of terrifying dread. The tension is high right from the start and increases with the climax to the story. I was so engrossed in the ending the noisy room I was in felt like I was alone with the only sound was my heart pounding. The clues are layered for you to figure out a few things before our characters do, and some are layered deeper and you might be shocked with some of the perfectly paced twists and turns to the story.
Wendy Walker creates an intense character here with Alice, who is just a child, and I loved her and Molly’s dynamics. I was put right into Molly’s shoes with the inner conflicts she had with Molly.
I could go on and on about this one, but I am going to stick with just read it!! You are in for a thrilling treat!!
To see how Wendy Walker skillfully paces the suspense in her stories, check out our Q & A where she gives us some insight into her writing. You can find the Q & A in our Behind the Pages Goodreads group.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I received a copy from the publisher on NetGalley
Wendy Walker is at the top of the genre, and it's easy to see why, with this psychology suspense, that is intense from start to finish!!
Molly Clark is one strong, fierce, loving mother!! Her character is one of the best representations of a mother’s love and bond with her children I have read. And in a thriller yet!! Themes of grieve and guilt drive the plot here, making this one not only the entertaining read it is but an emotional one as the power of love shines through.
With all Wendy Walker’s books, it’s all in the skillfully layered suspense and clues; however, here with this one, she kicks it up by adding a sense of terrifying dread. The tension is high right from the start and increases with the climax to the story. I was so engrossed in the ending the noisy room I was in felt like I was alone with the only sound was my heart pounding. The clues are layered for you to figure out a few things before our characters do, and some are layered deeper and you might be shocked with some of the perfectly paced twists and turns to the story.
Wendy Walker creates an intense character here with Alice, who is just a child, and I loved her and Molly’s dynamics. I was put right into Molly’s shoes with the inner conflicts she had with Molly.
I could go on and on about this one, but I am going to stick with just read it!! You are in for a thrilling treat!!
To see how Wendy Walker skillfully paces the suspense in her stories, check out our Q & A where she gives us some insight into her writing. You can find the Q & A in our Behind the Pages Goodreads group.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I received a copy from the publisher on NetGalley
September 15, 2020
WALK AWAY : To stop being involved in a situation because it is difficult to deal with
That is what the police decide that Molly did, just 4 days after her car was found abandoned after a storm. After all, there was a note...
And, she certainly had a valid reason to leave...GUILT.
And, the blame and scorn of her husband and children.
But “there was also the reward money. A million dollars for her mother’s safe return. Five hundred for tips leading to her (whereabouts).
Nothing brought out a liar like cash.”
So when a tip came in, two weeks after Molly’s disappearance, one that sounded legitimate to her daughter, Nicole- Nic returns to the dying town of Hastings to investigate on her own.
The story is told in two narratives, both equally compelling.
Molly’s which begins the night of the storm.
And Nic’s which begins two weeks later after the “tip” comes in.
But, who, if anyone, can Nic trust?
For me, Wendy Walker’s biggest strength is her characters. They are REAL, they are FLAWED, and they make me FEEL.
I preferred “The Night Before” just slightly...as I STRUGGLED a bit with the explanation given at the conclusion of this one.. (minus .5 stars) it got a bit CONVOLUTED for me....so, I am going with 4.5 stars rounded up!
Thank You to the publishers at St. Martin’s Press for inviting me to read and review this book early, with a digital copy provided through NetGalley.
AVAILABLE NOW!!
And, if you haven’t already done so, read “The Night Before” as well- just optioned by Eva Longoria for TV!
That is what the police decide that Molly did, just 4 days after her car was found abandoned after a storm. After all, there was a note...
And, she certainly had a valid reason to leave...GUILT.
And, the blame and scorn of her husband and children.
But “there was also the reward money. A million dollars for her mother’s safe return. Five hundred for tips leading to her (whereabouts).
Nothing brought out a liar like cash.”
So when a tip came in, two weeks after Molly’s disappearance, one that sounded legitimate to her daughter, Nicole- Nic returns to the dying town of Hastings to investigate on her own.
The story is told in two narratives, both equally compelling.
Molly’s which begins the night of the storm.
And Nic’s which begins two weeks later after the “tip” comes in.
But, who, if anyone, can Nic trust?
For me, Wendy Walker’s biggest strength is her characters. They are REAL, they are FLAWED, and they make me FEEL.
I preferred “The Night Before” just slightly...as I STRUGGLED a bit with the explanation given at the conclusion of this one.. (minus .5 stars) it got a bit CONVOLUTED for me....so, I am going with 4.5 stars rounded up!
Thank You to the publishers at St. Martin’s Press for inviting me to read and review this book early, with a digital copy provided through NetGalley.
AVAILABLE NOW!!
And, if you haven’t already done so, read “The Night Before” as well- just optioned by Eva Longoria for TV!
October 15, 2020
Molly Clarke killed her daughter...or did she?
Molly Clarke's husband is cheating on her...or is he?
Molly Clarke's children despise her...or do they?
Molly Clarke decided to step away from her life...or did she?
Sooo many questions!! This book took off from the very first page! It got very intense and creepy right away. My heart broke for Molly so many times as she blamed herself for everything. While trying to beat the hurricane she is driving through the downpour, wind and rain whipping around..on a deserted road...in a rundown little town....she runs out of gas.....
OMG..this town gave me the creeps. Just the overall vibe of the rundown town with the little gas station, motel and bar. Molly knew she should avoid the town, she knew nothing good would come out of it. Yet, there she was driving through the town, all alone......
I would love to say I would never put myself in Molly's place but I think we all do at some point. Not making the best decisions, derailed by things that are playing heavily on our mind. Yet, what did Molly do? Did she decide she was just going to walk away?
I literally flew through this book. It was quite the page turner. This was a 5 star read all the way until the end for me. The ending was a little "too much" in my mind. I did have trouble believing how everything was explained away in the end. However, I still really enjoyed it and would highly recommend this one!
Huge thanks to Jordy for this physical ARC that he sent my way from his giveaway! Thank you to St. Martin's press for the gifted copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Molly Clarke's husband is cheating on her...or is he?
Molly Clarke's children despise her...or do they?
Molly Clarke decided to step away from her life...or did she?
Sooo many questions!! This book took off from the very first page! It got very intense and creepy right away. My heart broke for Molly so many times as she blamed herself for everything. While trying to beat the hurricane she is driving through the downpour, wind and rain whipping around..on a deserted road...in a rundown little town....she runs out of gas.....
OMG..this town gave me the creeps. Just the overall vibe of the rundown town with the little gas station, motel and bar. Molly knew she should avoid the town, she knew nothing good would come out of it. Yet, there she was driving through the town, all alone......
I would love to say I would never put myself in Molly's place but I think we all do at some point. Not making the best decisions, derailed by things that are playing heavily on our mind. Yet, what did Molly do? Did she decide she was just going to walk away?
I literally flew through this book. It was quite the page turner. This was a 5 star read all the way until the end for me. The ending was a little "too much" in my mind. I did have trouble believing how everything was explained away in the end. However, I still really enjoyed it and would highly recommend this one!
Huge thanks to Jordy for this physical ARC that he sent my way from his giveaway! Thank you to St. Martin's press for the gifted copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 25, 2020
5 stars!
Pulse-pounding suspense. Edge-of-your-seat tension. Dark, foreboding atmosphere. Secretive and suspicious characters. This was one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read in a long time!
Molly Clarke is a wife and mother of three who disappears while driving home from watching her son’s college football game two hours away. Her car is found with her cell phone inside on the side of a desolate highway road near a small town gas station. Molly is no where to be found. Did she walk away from her life? Did something happen to her?
This book grabbed me from the very start and didn’t let up one bit. I was completely glued to these pages from start to finish. I am a huge fan of this authors work and have read and loved all of her books. Sometimes that can create expectations that sit too high for an author to consistently achieve. I’m thrilled to say that this book surpassed my hopes and expectations. It was brilliant, shocking, unique, twisty, terrifying and completely unputdownable! Easily makes it on my Best Of 2020 List!
If you enjoy psychological thrillers, this is a must read! Highly recommended!
Thank you to St Martin Press for my review copy!
Pulse-pounding suspense. Edge-of-your-seat tension. Dark, foreboding atmosphere. Secretive and suspicious characters. This was one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read in a long time!
Molly Clarke is a wife and mother of three who disappears while driving home from watching her son’s college football game two hours away. Her car is found with her cell phone inside on the side of a desolate highway road near a small town gas station. Molly is no where to be found. Did she walk away from her life? Did something happen to her?
This book grabbed me from the very start and didn’t let up one bit. I was completely glued to these pages from start to finish. I am a huge fan of this authors work and have read and loved all of her books. Sometimes that can create expectations that sit too high for an author to consistently achieve. I’m thrilled to say that this book surpassed my hopes and expectations. It was brilliant, shocking, unique, twisty, terrifying and completely unputdownable! Easily makes it on my Best Of 2020 List!
If you enjoy psychological thrillers, this is a must read! Highly recommended!
Thank you to St Martin Press for my review copy!
July 9, 2020
Creepy, Classic Wendy Walker - A Suspenseful, Unputdownable, Edge of Your Seat Read !
Molly Clarke's family was destroyed by a terrible accident that changed them all forever. Riddled with guilt and living daily with a family that now seems to hate her, Molly contemplates running away. Maybe they'd be better off without her.
When Molly disappears during a storm on her way home from her son's football game her family is devastated. Her car is found on the side of the road, no gas, phone still in the charger but no sign of Molly. After a 4 day search, the police deem her disappearance a "walk away". Did Molly simply walk away from a life that got to be too much to bear or is there something more sinister at play?
The story is told in alternating chapters between Molly and her daughter Nicole who is looking for her mother. The reader knows what has happened to Molly and we follow her ordeal while also being in on Nic’s search for her mother. When the two plot lines converge - it's magic!
You guys - this book gripped me and never let go! I loved Molly - she was smart, emotional and a kick ass mom. This is my new FAVORITE Wendy Walker book! It had everything I enjoy - mystery, suspense a creepy town with sinister happenings and a great twist!
A huge thank you to Wendy Walker and St. Martin's Press for sending me an advance copy of this suspenseful thriller.
Molly Clarke's family was destroyed by a terrible accident that changed them all forever. Riddled with guilt and living daily with a family that now seems to hate her, Molly contemplates running away. Maybe they'd be better off without her.
When Molly disappears during a storm on her way home from her son's football game her family is devastated. Her car is found on the side of the road, no gas, phone still in the charger but no sign of Molly. After a 4 day search, the police deem her disappearance a "walk away". Did Molly simply walk away from a life that got to be too much to bear or is there something more sinister at play?
The story is told in alternating chapters between Molly and her daughter Nicole who is looking for her mother. The reader knows what has happened to Molly and we follow her ordeal while also being in on Nic’s search for her mother. When the two plot lines converge - it's magic!
You guys - this book gripped me and never let go! I loved Molly - she was smart, emotional and a kick ass mom. This is my new FAVORITE Wendy Walker book! It had everything I enjoy - mystery, suspense a creepy town with sinister happenings and a great twist!
A huge thank you to Wendy Walker and St. Martin's Press for sending me an advance copy of this suspenseful thriller.
June 16, 2020
Simply Unputdownable!
A Stormy Night. An Abandoned Car. A Mother, Missing.
What Happened to Molly Clarke?
That is the question her daughter Nicole can’t help but ask. Everyone thinks she just “Walked Away.” Nicole disagrees.
Nicole’s only plan is to find her mother, no matter what it takes.
All I can say is, be careful what you ask for!
“Don’t Look for Me” is Thrilling from Start to Finish! In my opinion, it is Wendy Walker’s best novel since “All is Not Forgotten.” It will terrify and mystify, make your heart catch in your throat and your pulse pound like you are running at full speed.
Reading this, the hairs on the back of my neck stood on end. Admittedly, that feeling made me take a look around my house, peeling back shower curtains and looking under beds to make sure that I was indeed alone. Talk about a frightening feeling!
Kudos to Wendy Walker for ratcheting up the suspense with this brilliant read and for keeping me on my toes to boot.
This was yet another fabulous buddy read with Kaceey which left us both completely satisfied.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Wendy Walker for the arc.
Published on Goodreads on 6.14.20.
A Stormy Night. An Abandoned Car. A Mother, Missing.
What Happened to Molly Clarke?
That is the question her daughter Nicole can’t help but ask. Everyone thinks she just “Walked Away.” Nicole disagrees.
Nicole’s only plan is to find her mother, no matter what it takes.
All I can say is, be careful what you ask for!
“Don’t Look for Me” is Thrilling from Start to Finish! In my opinion, it is Wendy Walker’s best novel since “All is Not Forgotten.” It will terrify and mystify, make your heart catch in your throat and your pulse pound like you are running at full speed.
Reading this, the hairs on the back of my neck stood on end. Admittedly, that feeling made me take a look around my house, peeling back shower curtains and looking under beds to make sure that I was indeed alone. Talk about a frightening feeling!
Kudos to Wendy Walker for ratcheting up the suspense with this brilliant read and for keeping me on my toes to boot.
This was yet another fabulous buddy read with Kaceey which left us both completely satisfied.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Wendy Walker for the arc.
Published on Goodreads on 6.14.20.
October 16, 2020
2.5 stars
I don't think Wendy Walker is the author for me. This is the third? book I've read from this author now and I'm just never super impressed by her books, I just don't understand the hype. This book was okay, and I do think the ending had a decent twist that I didn't see coming, but I just don't find her thrillers to be very interesting. The plot is so basic and this doesn't really bring anything new to the table as far as thrillers go. Her books are the definition of mediocre for me, they are fun enough and distracting enough to keep me interested while reading, but as soon as I finish the book I completely forget about everything I just read.
I don't think Wendy Walker is the author for me. This is the third? book I've read from this author now and I'm just never super impressed by her books, I just don't understand the hype. This book was okay, and I do think the ending had a decent twist that I didn't see coming, but I just don't find her thrillers to be very interesting. The plot is so basic and this doesn't really bring anything new to the table as far as thrillers go. Her books are the definition of mediocre for me, they are fun enough and distracting enough to keep me interested while reading, but as soon as I finish the book I completely forget about everything I just read.
September 20, 2020
Five star thriller alert! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Quick thoughts for pub day: Did Molly walk away from her life and start over? Or did something else happen? Where is Molly?
Don’t Look for Me is creepy and sinister, and the tone is set from the very first page. The pacing and tension never let up.
Wendy Walker writes true psychological thrillers begging your analysis of each breadcrumb while donning your detective cap. I couldn’t have loved it more! And the less you know going into it, the better because of all the fun that is to come.
I received a gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
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Quick thoughts for pub day: Did Molly walk away from her life and start over? Or did something else happen? Where is Molly?
Don’t Look for Me is creepy and sinister, and the tone is set from the very first page. The pacing and tension never let up.
Wendy Walker writes true psychological thrillers begging your analysis of each breadcrumb while donning your detective cap. I couldn’t have loved it more! And the less you know going into it, the better because of all the fun that is to come.
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June 25, 2020
Wendy Walker did it again! Another unputdownable thriller!
Molly's life went from wine and roses to a full-on nightmare when tragedy struck her family. Her husband has turned his back on her. As for her kids, they’ve become...well cruel is the kindest word I can come up with.. After becoming stranded in a small town in the middle of a hurricane, Molly's next decision will have consequences she never imagined!
Did Molly get fed up and just walk away from her life? Did the storm leave her bloody, seriously injured? Perhaps lying in a deserted field? Or was it something far more sinister?
This was a breathless pedal to the metal read! I couldn’t devour this one fast enough! Each chapter ended with me gasping and rushing to quickly start the next.
Wendy Walker laid out every twist and reveal perfectly. Always knowing there is more coming your way!
This will be one of the top thrillers for 2020!
If you are looking for the perfect escape read...look no further!
A buddy read with Susanne! We both came away from this one saying “Wow!”🤩
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press.
Expected date of publication: September 15th 2020
Molly's life went from wine and roses to a full-on nightmare when tragedy struck her family. Her husband has turned his back on her. As for her kids, they’ve become...well cruel is the kindest word I can come up with.. After becoming stranded in a small town in the middle of a hurricane, Molly's next decision will have consequences she never imagined!
Did Molly get fed up and just walk away from her life? Did the storm leave her bloody, seriously injured? Perhaps lying in a deserted field? Or was it something far more sinister?
This was a breathless pedal to the metal read! I couldn’t devour this one fast enough! Each chapter ended with me gasping and rushing to quickly start the next.
Wendy Walker laid out every twist and reveal perfectly. Always knowing there is more coming your way!
This will be one of the top thrillers for 2020!
If you are looking for the perfect escape read...look no further!
A buddy read with Susanne! We both came away from this one saying “Wow!”🤩
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press.
Expected date of publication: September 15th 2020
July 16, 2020
Thank you very much St. Martin's Press for this wonderful advanced copy of Wendy Walker's newest edge of your seat thriller!! I could not get enough of this, just as her previous novel, once I picked it up I did not want to put it down! The story starts out when Molly Clark, stranded and walking down an isolated road shortly before a big storm hits waves down an approaching truck which picks her up and takes her in for shelter from the storm. Almost immediately Molly realizes things don't seem right. The driver won't answer questions not even so much as to give her his name, the doors are child proof locked, and there is a small girl in the back of the cab who oddly resembles her daughter who she tragically lost 5 years earlier to the day in an accident in which she was responsible. Molly never makes it home that night and goes missing...
The first chapter actually had me scared, and I was obviously immediately hooked! I gobbled this book up as fast as I could while also still trying to take my time and appreciate it. I love how Walker's characters were all deeply complex, flawed and human. I especially enjoyed Nic, Molly's oldest daughter, and how tormented she was by her younger sisters passing and how she processed her grief. We all know everyone processes grief differently and this book certainly showed this. While this was definitely an edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me captivated until the very last page, it was also a story about loss, and a family recovering from that loss, and the journey in between. It was fabulous and I would recommend everyone go out and grab it on publication day, it's that good. Walker keeps getting better every book she writes so I'm incredibly excited to see what comes next! Fantastic job Ms. Walker, and thanks again to St. Martin's Press for the advanced edition!!!
The first chapter actually had me scared, and I was obviously immediately hooked! I gobbled this book up as fast as I could while also still trying to take my time and appreciate it. I love how Walker's characters were all deeply complex, flawed and human. I especially enjoyed Nic, Molly's oldest daughter, and how tormented she was by her younger sisters passing and how she processed her grief. We all know everyone processes grief differently and this book certainly showed this. While this was definitely an edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me captivated until the very last page, it was also a story about loss, and a family recovering from that loss, and the journey in between. It was fabulous and I would recommend everyone go out and grab it on publication day, it's that good. Walker keeps getting better every book she writes so I'm incredibly excited to see what comes next! Fantastic job Ms. Walker, and thanks again to St. Martin's Press for the advanced edition!!!
March 10, 2021
“Don’t Look for Me” is a psychological thriller written by Wendy Walker. This is the first book of hers that I have read. Her writing made me feel that I was a part of the story. I could picture the setting as I read and often felt part of the scene. I am looking forward to reading some of her other books starting with “Emma in the Night.”
“Don’t Look for Me” is a story about death and many of the feelings people experience with the death of a loved one. This family has lost a daughter and sister. Annie was nine years old when she died five years ago. The Clarke family consists of parents John and Molly, and their surviving children Nicole (Nic) and Evan. Molly has not gone back to work since the death of her youngest daughter. Nic who was in high school when her sister died, ended up dropping out and appears to be wasting her life away. Evan is now a high school junior and football player.
Molly has been driving to Evan’s school twice a month to their home games. The trip is a four hour drive, each way. Before leaving home her husband tells her that she is crazy to make the trip so often. Nic is even worse saying that Evan does not want her to come to the games. Molly has convinced herself that she is making these trips to support her son. But, it appears to me that Molly is looking for support herself. It is clear she is not getting it at home.
It did not turn out to be a great trip. Evan ignored her after the game and she ran out of gas on her way back home. I would say she was stupid to run out of gas, but, she is still suffering from the pain and grief of lossing her daughter. Also, things at home are not great, there is too much guilt and pain, for everyone. Of course a strange man comes by and offers to help her. She does not feel scared getting into his truck because he has a little girl with him. The little girl, Alice, is about the age of Annie when she died.
The story centers around Molly being abducted by this stanger and him seemingly wanting her to take care of the little girl. Alice has recently lost her mother and is dealing with this and other issues. Nic is upset when her mother goes missing, thinking that she disappeared because of her acting out before her mother left for the trip. The family goes to Hastings, the town where her car was found to help search for her. The police conclude that Molly wanted to disappear and the case was closed.
Later on, someone comes forward with new information on the case and Nic goes to check out this lead, in Hastings. The witness has agreed to meet her there. This is the second time Nic has visited this town.
We meet some more interesting characters in the small town where Molly went missing. The author does a great job in making this a suspenseful story. Most of the characters are flawed enough to make me think they were the guilty party. I did not figure out who the abductor was until Molly saw him in the driveway with Nic in the car.
I recommend this book to those that like mysteries and psychological thrillers.
“Don’t Look for Me” is a story about death and many of the feelings people experience with the death of a loved one. This family has lost a daughter and sister. Annie was nine years old when she died five years ago. The Clarke family consists of parents John and Molly, and their surviving children Nicole (Nic) and Evan. Molly has not gone back to work since the death of her youngest daughter. Nic who was in high school when her sister died, ended up dropping out and appears to be wasting her life away. Evan is now a high school junior and football player.
Molly has been driving to Evan’s school twice a month to their home games. The trip is a four hour drive, each way. Before leaving home her husband tells her that she is crazy to make the trip so often. Nic is even worse saying that Evan does not want her to come to the games. Molly has convinced herself that she is making these trips to support her son. But, it appears to me that Molly is looking for support herself. It is clear she is not getting it at home.
It did not turn out to be a great trip. Evan ignored her after the game and she ran out of gas on her way back home. I would say she was stupid to run out of gas, but, she is still suffering from the pain and grief of lossing her daughter. Also, things at home are not great, there is too much guilt and pain, for everyone. Of course a strange man comes by and offers to help her. She does not feel scared getting into his truck because he has a little girl with him. The little girl, Alice, is about the age of Annie when she died.
The story centers around Molly being abducted by this stanger and him seemingly wanting her to take care of the little girl. Alice has recently lost her mother and is dealing with this and other issues. Nic is upset when her mother goes missing, thinking that she disappeared because of her acting out before her mother left for the trip. The family goes to Hastings, the town where her car was found to help search for her. The police conclude that Molly wanted to disappear and the case was closed.
Later on, someone comes forward with new information on the case and Nic goes to check out this lead, in Hastings. The witness has agreed to meet her there. This is the second time Nic has visited this town.
We meet some more interesting characters in the small town where Molly went missing. The author does a great job in making this a suspenseful story. Most of the characters are flawed enough to make me think they were the guilty party. I did not figure out who the abductor was until Molly saw him in the driveway with Nic in the car.
I recommend this book to those that like mysteries and psychological thrillers.
October 10, 2020
Wendy Walker does it again with her latest thriller,
Don't Look for Me
!! Wow!
Molly is driving home in the middle of a rainstorm that’s about to turn into a hurricane. She’s driving home but she doesn’t know why—her husband barely looks at her and her daughter hates her.
She doesn’t know how long ago her empty light went on, but she knows the gas station is coming up. Her car stalls out just before that, and the station is closed anyway for the impending storm.
Her car is found abandoned after the storm passes. A day or two later a note is found in her handwriting telling her family not to look for her, that she’s been a burden to them.
Did Molly just walk away from her life and her family? Where is she, and is she okay?
Walker did such a great job here, ratcheting up the tension and suspense. There’s so much going on in this book but it’s best just to go in not knowing too much and let it all unfold.
I’m a big fan of Walker’s books and this is probably one of her best. If you’re looking for a good, slightly creepy thriller, grab this one!
St. Martin's Press provided me with a complimentary advance copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making it available!!
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Molly is driving home in the middle of a rainstorm that’s about to turn into a hurricane. She’s driving home but she doesn’t know why—her husband barely looks at her and her daughter hates her.
She doesn’t know how long ago her empty light went on, but she knows the gas station is coming up. Her car stalls out just before that, and the station is closed anyway for the impending storm.
Her car is found abandoned after the storm passes. A day or two later a note is found in her handwriting telling her family not to look for her, that she’s been a burden to them.
Did Molly just walk away from her life and her family? Where is she, and is she okay?
Walker did such a great job here, ratcheting up the tension and suspense. There’s so much going on in this book but it’s best just to go in not knowing too much and let it all unfold.
I’m a big fan of Walker’s books and this is probably one of her best. If you’re looking for a good, slightly creepy thriller, grab this one!
St. Martin's Press provided me with a complimentary advance copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making it available!!
Check out my list of the best books I read in 2019 at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2019.html.
Check out my list of the best books of the decade at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/my-favorite-books-of-decade.html.
See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com.
Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the.bookishworld.of.yrralh/.
August 19, 2020
Wendy Walker specializes in books about broken people. In Don’t Look for Me, Molly Clarke is still grieving the loss of her youngest daughter, five years earlier. A daughter she accidentally killed. So, when she goes missing one night returning from her son’s football game, the police call it “a walk away”. But her older daughter, Nic, doesn’t believe it and continues to look for her. Because Nic also feels to blame for Annie’s death. “Maybe Nic wasn’t her mother but they were bound together by their guilt, the bow and stern of a sinking ship.”
The twists in this book come frequently and I love that I didn’t see them coming. I must have suspected every male character in the book at some point. The entire book has a wonderful sense of creepiness to it, just like a well done psychological thriller should.
The book’s narration veers between Molly and Nic. Both are well defined characters. They may have their faults, but both know how to use their brains and use them, they do.
So often, I am disappointed by psychological thrillers. But not this one. The one final twist was a bit over the top, but not enough to mar the overall experience of the book. Great fun for when you need an engaging suspense novel.
My thanks to netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance copy of this book.
The twists in this book come frequently and I love that I didn’t see them coming. I must have suspected every male character in the book at some point. The entire book has a wonderful sense of creepiness to it, just like a well done psychological thriller should.
The book’s narration veers between Molly and Nic. Both are well defined characters. They may have their faults, but both know how to use their brains and use them, they do.
So often, I am disappointed by psychological thrillers. But not this one. The one final twist was a bit over the top, but not enough to mar the overall experience of the book. Great fun for when you need an engaging suspense novel.
My thanks to netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance copy of this book.
September 15, 2020
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!
An unputdownable, highly suspenseful thriller that will surely be on my top 10 year-end list!
This is the story of a woman named Molly, who after a family tragedy, seemingly decides to walk away from her current life to start anew. The only thing is, when her family and the police find a note from her, it doesn’t necessarily close all doors...but opens new ones.
I was hooked from the very beginning and could feel the pain Molly felt when she decides to walk away. From there, I was blindsighted by a twisted plot that I did not see coming. The story is told from the day Molly walks away from going back to her family, as well as from her daughter, Nic’s, perspective...two weeks after the fact.
I was gripped by every aspect of this novel due to the clever writing, and both of the perspectives are equally suspenseful and gripping. I highly recommend for those that like a fast-paced thriller with amazing character development, emotions, and a need to soldier on when you’re finished with the chapter you just finished!
Thank you to author Wendy Walker, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
An unputdownable, highly suspenseful thriller that will surely be on my top 10 year-end list!
This is the story of a woman named Molly, who after a family tragedy, seemingly decides to walk away from her current life to start anew. The only thing is, when her family and the police find a note from her, it doesn’t necessarily close all doors...but opens new ones.
I was hooked from the very beginning and could feel the pain Molly felt when she decides to walk away. From there, I was blindsighted by a twisted plot that I did not see coming. The story is told from the day Molly walks away from going back to her family, as well as from her daughter, Nic’s, perspective...two weeks after the fact.
I was gripped by every aspect of this novel due to the clever writing, and both of the perspectives are equally suspenseful and gripping. I highly recommend for those that like a fast-paced thriller with amazing character development, emotions, and a need to soldier on when you’re finished with the chapter you just finished!
Thank you to author Wendy Walker, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 8, 2020
Well, That Was Fun! It had one hell of a twist!
A page-turner for sure. Beware that if you are like me, once you start this thriller, you won't be able to put it away. So don't start it at night unless you are ok with having many sleepless hours ahead of you.
The beginning was so sad. A mother, Molly Clarke, is immersed in grief after the loss of her child five years earlier. Her daughter was killed by a car. A car Molly was driving.
How awful it had to be, to be the one who took her life? A life full of promise that will never materialize. Of course, Molly blames herself and she thinks her remaining two children, Nicole and Evan, and her husband, John, blame her too. Her home life imploded after the accident and no amount of counseling was able to help them. Each is suffering and acting out in their own way.
After having a horrible day and driving at night during a storm, Molly stops for gas, and then she disappears. A couple of days after her mysterious disappearance, a letter is found in a hotel room. In it, Molly writes that she doesn't want to be found. To please don't look for her.
Nicole can't believe her mother would walk away from them. She believes foul play may be at hand and when she gets a new lead pointing her to the town of Hastings, she knows she has to find out the truth. As horrible as it may be.
Wendy Walker knows how to write a good story. I empathized with both Molly and Nic's characters. They were both in so much pain. The accident was devastating. No wonder the whole family was so lost.
Don't Look for Me had a very creepy feeling almost to the end. It was perfect for an October read.
Cliffhanger: No
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September 28, 2022
*Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Wendy Walker for an ARC of this book! Now available as of 9.15.20!*
Gripping, thrilling, and heart wrenching!
Molly Clarke heads out on a 'dark and stormy night', looking for absolution from the devastating guilt brought on by her role in her daughter Annie's accidental death. When a stranger appears at just the right time with a young girl named Alice who is eerily reminiscent of Annie and offers her a ride, it seems like the escape Molly is desperately searching for has arrived...until she realizes this journey is completely out of her control. She simply meant to escape her past...but can she EVER escape from her decisions now? Molly's daughter Vic is hot on the case, but with misdirection at every turn, can she get to the bottom of her mother's disappearance...or will she be too late to save her?
I cannot stress how intense this book is! I have always enjoyed Wendy Walker as a writer before, but I feel she has grown by leaps and bounds from her earlier efforts in every area, from character development to her overall creativity. It was so refreshing to read a missing persons case that involved a child searching for a parent rather than the opposite! The alternating narration helped keep the story moving and Molly's interactions with Alice, though twisted at times, also manage to be the heart and soul of the book. There is never a dull moment in the story, and the final twist was expertly executed! Walker took the premise of a missing persons case and truly elevated it to the next level. This is a fast-paced, twisted, and emotional tale that will be one of the hits of Fall 2020! I would highly recommend this fantastic thriller and look forward to Wendy Walker's next book! 4.5 ⭐️, rounded up
Gripping, thrilling, and heart wrenching!
Molly Clarke heads out on a 'dark and stormy night', looking for absolution from the devastating guilt brought on by her role in her daughter Annie's accidental death. When a stranger appears at just the right time with a young girl named Alice who is eerily reminiscent of Annie and offers her a ride, it seems like the escape Molly is desperately searching for has arrived...until she realizes this journey is completely out of her control. She simply meant to escape her past...but can she EVER escape from her decisions now? Molly's daughter Vic is hot on the case, but with misdirection at every turn, can she get to the bottom of her mother's disappearance...or will she be too late to save her?
I cannot stress how intense this book is! I have always enjoyed Wendy Walker as a writer before, but I feel she has grown by leaps and bounds from her earlier efforts in every area, from character development to her overall creativity. It was so refreshing to read a missing persons case that involved a child searching for a parent rather than the opposite! The alternating narration helped keep the story moving and Molly's interactions with Alice, though twisted at times, also manage to be the heart and soul of the book. There is never a dull moment in the story, and the final twist was expertly executed! Walker took the premise of a missing persons case and truly elevated it to the next level. This is a fast-paced, twisted, and emotional tale that will be one of the hits of Fall 2020! I would highly recommend this fantastic thriller and look forward to Wendy Walker's next book! 4.5 ⭐️, rounded up
December 5, 2020
*Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for a digital copy of this book.
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September 15, 2020
*Looking for a good fall read? This one is terrific and now available!
5 “You’d Better Look for Me” Stars
Things have not been easy for Molly. After a tragic accident that took the life of her youngest child, things have fallen apart with her husband and other children and she’s wracked with guilt.
It almost makes sense that she walked away from her life when she ran out of gas during a storm. She left a note for her family and after a few days of searching, they try to get back to their lives.
This excellently paced and written story is told from both Molly’s perspective and her daughter Nic’s perspective. Nic isn’t quite sure her mom could just walk away, so she’s back to investigating some new leads. Will she discover the truth or is she walking into danger as well?
This one kept my interest for the whole book and the twists just kept coming. I was truly surprised at the conclusion of this one, and I thought I had figured it out, nope, not even close! This is my third Wendy Walker book and I feel like she delivers a solid read every time.
Thank you to Wendy Walker, NetGalley, and St. Martin's Press for an early copy of this one to read. I'm sure it will be a hot book for 2020.
5 “You’d Better Look for Me” Stars
Things have not been easy for Molly. After a tragic accident that took the life of her youngest child, things have fallen apart with her husband and other children and she’s wracked with guilt.
It almost makes sense that she walked away from her life when she ran out of gas during a storm. She left a note for her family and after a few days of searching, they try to get back to their lives.
This excellently paced and written story is told from both Molly’s perspective and her daughter Nic’s perspective. Nic isn’t quite sure her mom could just walk away, so she’s back to investigating some new leads. Will she discover the truth or is she walking into danger as well?
This one kept my interest for the whole book and the twists just kept coming. I was truly surprised at the conclusion of this one, and I thought I had figured it out, nope, not even close! This is my third Wendy Walker book and I feel like she delivers a solid read every time.
Thank you to Wendy Walker, NetGalley, and St. Martin's Press for an early copy of this one to read. I'm sure it will be a hot book for 2020.
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