Upon reading the synopsis for ‘If I Go Missing’, choosing to read the book was a no-brainer. Especially with one’s prior experience with the author’s previous book, The Surgeon. In this her latest release, Leslie Wolfe created a riveting, fast-paced tale where deceit, secrets, betrayal and mysteries abound. Sit back, grab some chocolate and prepare for a thrilling ride.
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Title: If I Go Missing
Author(s): Leslie Wolfe
Published by Bookouture on January 2, 2024
Pages: 369
Source: Netgalley, Publisher
Format: eArc 
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
I close the binder I’ve been writing in, and walk into the living room. As I stare out of the window at your house next door, I think about all the things I stand to lose if someone comes for me. My handsome, loving husband, who has no idea what I’ve done. My family, who have supported me no matter what. This beautiful home near the ocean, where I thought I would be safe.
Everyone says that I’m paranoid, but I just think I’m prepared. My secrets have placed me in terrible danger.
So if the worst happens, this binder contains everything you’ll need to find me, hidden in a place only you could guess. You’ve always known me best of everyone, ever since we were girls. You’ll be able to put the pieces together and uncover the truth.
Only you can find me. But you’ll need to do it fast.
Because if you don’t, all your lies will come to light too…
Now, this is a story which one needs to go into blindly so that one can appreciate the surprises it has to offer. The characters behave as one would expect given the situation they find themselves in. One thing for sure is you will either despise them, love them or pity them. There are times you may want to slap some sense into a few. The main character whose POV drove the story had me shaking my head for the majority of the story. How can one person be so clueless. Strangely enough, her actions paid off in the end. Lucky for her, she got spared being sacrificed on the altar of divorce, which would have been justified for all the lies she told.
‘If I Go Missing‘, remind readers to exercise caution in accepting things and taking persons at face value. There is always a hidden agenda in every action taken, whether good or bad. In this instance, the majority were bad, as the narrator would discover. As the story unfolds, so do the secrets and lies. It reflected the effectiveness of the in case I go missing binder. A concept which the narrator has been pushing from the beginning of the story. This one had me turning the pages as I needed answers. Boy oh boy! It gave me more than I expected. I am still reeling from the revelations. It was quite a compelling read.
Fans of psychological Thrillers will find ‘If I Go Missing’ compelling. I can’t wait to see what next Wolfe has in store for her readers.
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About Leslie Wolfe
Leslie Wolfe is a bestselling author whose novels break the mold of traditional thrillers. She creates unforgettable, brilliant, strong women heroes who deliver fast-paced, satisfying suspense backed up by extensive background research in technology and psychology. Her novels have a consistent presence in genre bestselling lists and a solid sales track record, with more than a million copies sold. Her bestselling series include the Detective Kay Sharp series, the Tess Winnett series, the Baxter & Holt series, and the Alex Hoffmann series.
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This looks good, and like you I prefer going in cold.
I think this would be right up your alley Kim.
I am sure I would love this one. Thanks for sharing I don’t recall seeing it before.
It’s a new release.
Yeah, this type of thriller does get me curious.
I hope you will be curious enough to acquire a copy for your reading pleasure😊
I love it when a book really grabs my attention. I could see myself enjoying this one, too!
This was definitely an attention grabbing reda. I am sure you would enjoy it too.