And You Shall Be Found

Inspector Picard #1

by Cris Mari

Lyon, 1994

Grad student Sandrine Martin disappears after a night of clubbing, leaving behind nothing but her purse, a half pack of cigarettes, and a torn photograph. Her family says she has run away. Her lover thinks she eloped with another. A curious neighbor believes she is dead.

But Inspector Jeanne Picard is not to be daunted. Each day, she races against time to piece together evidence and narratives painting Sandrine both as victim and villain, until all culminate in a harrowing story of violence against women, against kin, and against oneself.

Picard makes a solemn promise: she will find Sandrine no matter what it takes...even if it costs her her life.

Genres: Mystery

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2024

Reviews

[Neil Franz · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐✨

Another I-wish-it-was-longer book for me. The story is enticing and really holds you. I like the writing style, and I think it was effective for this mystery novella. Since it was short, there was no delaying the inevitable. However, the problem is that I felt a detachment with Inspector Picard.

[Chi CG · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

And You Shall Be Found
Cris Mari
Published: 2024
Read: July 2, 2025


This is a jampacked short story that leaves a scar. ❤️‍🩹
It doesn’t ease you in or slowly peel things back. It just throws you into the pain. Straight into the fire. 🔥
And before you know it, you’re holding your breath, unsure whether to keep reading or pause and collect what’s left of you. 😳 I was tulala after the last page. Just sitting there. Staring. Stunned. Like I had been hit by something I didn’t see coming. 🤯 It stayed with me. Still does. 🥲

The pain in this book is loud in its honesty. It doesn’t try to dress itself up or make itself pretty. It’s not a slow burn. (For me at least) It’s an explosion. Sudden. Messy. Real. 💔💔💔 It hurts in the way only truth does. And the worst part is, it’s the kind of truth no one ever wants to say out loud. But this book does.

Without apology. Without hesitation. ‼️‼️‼️

The writing is brutal and beautiful. 🫰🏼

It’s bold. Vulgar. Daring. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

It says what it wants to say and forces you to listen. Even when it makes you uncomfortable. Especially then.

There’s no sugarcoating here. Just raw feeling. Grit. Hurt that sits in your chest long after the chapter ends.
It’s not trying to be poetic. It’s trying to be real. And it succeeds. ANG LALA PO. 🤯

It speaks of a kind of pain that’s hard to name. Not the kind caused by random cruelty but something far more personal. Something that shakes your trust and leaves a quiet kind of damage. The story doesn’t spell it out. It just lets the weight of it sink into the reader. And you feel it. Even if you can’t explain how. 😢

And knowing that a Filipino 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 wrote this made it feel even more intimate. There’s something about the voice, the silence between lines, the cultural restraint and rawness that made it feel so close to home. Like it knew the kind of pain we were taught not to talk about. And it put that silence into words. ❤️‍🔥

P.S (Hanash ko lang) Sana may translation yung French lines, medyo nawala ako dun. Tapos may ilang words na medyo pa-deep or mataas masyado for the tone. Pero kahit ganon, hindi nabawasan yung impact. Ang sakit pa rin. Hindi ko pa rin kaya hanggang ngayon. 🙊🙈

[Leah May Lim-Atienza · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devoured this book! And You Shall Be Found is fast-paced, yet it presents a profound journey through the intricacies of the human spirit and its need for love and healing. I love how the writing was raw yet lyrical and emotionally resonant. I admire how Sandrine grappled with her flaws, found ways to understand herself and what she needed to do to be free, and regain her true identity.

I also love how the complexities of mental health, the nuances of friendship, and the transformative power of self-discovery were jampacked into this novella. You’d think it’s not enough, but find that it is. You wouldn’t want Sandrine’s story told in any other way or length.

This book doesn’t just tell a story. It reminds us that there’s strength in vulnerability and that what many of us long for is only to be seen and accepted. If you have ever yearned for connection or felt lost, this novella is for you. It will give you solace and affirmation. It will tell you that even in your darkest moments, there is always a way out.

[Franz Mherryon · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Words disappear in the wind, and words written on paper may eventually be lost. But art—art can and will stay. It’s a vestige of my existence.”
-Cris Mari @crismariauthor, And You Shall Be Found

It tells the story of Sandrine Martin, the daughter of a well-known artist, who went missing after a night out clubbing. The inspector, Jeanne Picard, dedicated so much of her time and herself to finding clues and putting puzzle pieces together to feed our hungry minds that are craving the truth.

This book is a short yet impactful read. You can easily finish it in one sitting because you’ll want to, just like I did. I kept reading because I was intrigued by how the story progressed. It didn’t give me a moment to stop because it planted a question in my mind that whispered, “What really happened to Sandrine?“

I like the author’s writing style. What she did was brilliant. Making each chapter an alternating narration of what is happening in the present and what happened in the past made me want to keep reading because I wanted to know what happened next. Throughout the time I was reading this novella, it felt as if I had become the inspector or detective of sorts. It delivers. From the beginning to its denouement, this book really delivers.

I’m really glad I decided to read this book. It’s one of those reads that makes me appreciate the talent of our local authors. There are those who I believe have what it takes to shine on an international stage, and Cris is one of them.

[kj · Rating 3 out of 5]

At first, I assumed this book was a romance novella because of the girl on the cover. This is why we shouldn't judge a book by its cover—literally! I didn't pay close attention to reading the synopsis, so I had no idea what the story was about. However, I felt like it was related to French.

Since I had no clue that Sandrine would go missing in the story (this is not a spoiler), I was shocked when I discovered it. I read the prologue thinking it would follow a typical romance plot. But no, Cris Mari proved me wrong and surprised me with how the mystery surrounding the Martin family unfolded. Honestly, I almost lost interest in the prologue, but I admire how Cris Mari carefully built up the plot, especially by Chapter 11.

What I truly enjoyed about the novella was its well-paced storytelling. Despite its short length that can be finished in one sitting, the build-up felt just right, and the sequence of events was thoughtfully planned. The author did an excellent job crafting the characters in a way that gave justice to the story.

One thing that slightly put me off was the use of French words without translations. I often had to search for their meanings, which ruined my focus on the story. Instead of immediately going back to reading, I would get distracted by other things. While I did find learning new French words interesting, I think including translations would improve the reading experience.

As a fan of thrillers, mysteries, and detective stories, I wasn’t particularly amazed by Inspector Picard’s tactics in uncovering the truth. I enjoy stories that actively involve the reader in solving the mystery, ones that challenge me to squeeze my brain to make the right deductions. While I picked up on most of the hints in the story and appreciated the surprise factor surrounding Théo Martin, I felt the mystery could have been stronger. Instead of engaging me in solving it, the story made me feel like I was simply watching events unfold.

I commend Cris Mari for writing And You Shall Be Found, and I love the boldness of the author in writing this kind of story. I can't wait for more of her future works!

Just as Sandrine was found, you too shall be found.

[Mister Nobody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: AND YOU SHALL BE FOUND
Author: CRIS MARI
Genre: CRIME FICTION
Rating: ★★★★★

A case involving the disappearance of Sandrine is handed to Inspector Picard. As the investigation deepens, darker and darker secrets are uncovered, leading to a pursuit of justice that refuses to let go.

Given that this is a novella—short and compact—Ms. Cris manages to deliver a mystery in every chapter. The pacing is fast, but it never compromises the plot details or the complexity of the crime itself. The plot twist was insanely unpredictable. One thing that didn’t quite work for me was the absence of English translations for the French words in the book. Technically, it’s nice to read stories that incorporate other languages, but for someone who prefers reading offline to avoid distractions, it becomes a bit inconvenient to go online to translate. An English translation would help, and for words that repeatedly appear, a small vocabulary page at the back would be useful to avoid constant lookup.

If you love mystery, crime fiction, detective, and inspector stories, this one won’t disappoint. It delivers everything you’d expect from the genre. Considering its length, you can finish it in one sitting if you have enough free time. And let me tell you—once the plot thickens, you won’t want to put the story down. It grabs your attention and doesn’t let go.

Overall, this story delivered exactly what I hoped for—tension that lingers, emotions that punch, and a mystery that refuses to let go. It’s sharp, gripping, and confidently written, and for that, it earns a solid 5-star rating for me.

[Gibson Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sandrine is missing, and she shall be found. But first, the truths that tangled the lives of those listed on Inspector Picard’s notes.

My fondness of thrillers, mysteries, and the like have dwindled over time because the length of books makes me set them aside. My last two attempts were the “Career of Evil” by Robert Galbraith (a.k.a J.K. Rowling), which I DNF’d and never looked back; and “Conclave,” which was so written so straightforward I just finished the book by skimming. There is convenience in reading short works in these times when attention span has become as little as a tea cup. And You Shall Be Found is a perfect serving to that.

The novella promises the same experience of the genre without the readers enduring the hassle of hundred pages, and it delivers. There are no fluffs for the sake of expanding the narrative and, since this is a detective story, it has less red herrings to delay the climax. Despite these, I was amazed by how the author was able to tell the story in a way that it demands the readers to participate. The fragmented plots, as well as the shifting timelines, were well utilized to obfuscate Sandrine’s truth.

Sandrine’s truth did not surprise me though. One, it was on the trigger warning, and two, my previous reads also tackled similar theme. However, the author was able to put a new spin that I was left asking out loud wtf was happening. “What’s with you, Sandrine?” At the same time, a book had popped into my head as I kept reading — Sidney Sheldon’s “Tell Me Your Dreams,” a totally different story but had kept me entertained till the last pages. “And You Shall Be Found” had reminded me the delight of reading this genre.

I have previously read some of the author’s works such as “The Dark Awakening” and “Ritual as Epiphany and Other Poems” — and I know that her strength is brevity. “And You Shall Be Found” solidifies it.

Sapphic. Fragmented. Oh, and French. A quick but a read engageant!

I’ve heard that the second installment is in the works. While the focus nails on Inspector Picard, it will also be a novel! With more pages to fill, I am excited how the author will muss up the reader’s brain again.

[Alex Simeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Words disappear in the wind, and words written on paper may eventually be lost. But art - art can and will stay. It's a vestige of my existence."

i was snooping around at PBF 2025 when i came across this novella. the cover, the shortness of it and the synopsis at the back made me intrigued that i ended up buying it. i didn't think that i could read it in one sitting but i could not let the book go as i wanted to find out how the events would unfold and how the ending will turn out. super short but it already packs a lot of twists and turns. it's a quick read but do be warned and look into the trigger warnings. excited for what's next for the author coz i think i saw that the next book that Cris Mari is writing is titled "And You Shall Be Saved" which is still in that Inspector Picard universe and i am definitely hyped.

[Azare Aphelion · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a non-fiction reader: I LOVE THIS NOVELLA!
(NOTE: The most important thing that readers should know is that the novella deals with sensitive themes, added with explicit content that is not suited for those aged below 18 years old.)

The novella only has 64 pages in total, so the read can be quick to avid readers. For a novella with this many pages, the story was packed with many mysteries and plot twists! It was as if every chapter gave new revelations, progressively providing the fuller picture of the true story. Though the chapters do not have the timeline of events in chronological order, I was able to figure out the order either way; the way it is all ordered was to give light to details of past events deemed important to the story's present setting.

The characters were all well-written. From their personalities to their mannerisms, they are presented consistently throughout the novella. Each character was given a spotlight, their own role in the novella's plot and how they affect the main character of the story.

There are some French phrases and terminologies used, and the novella does not provide the direct translations in order to still keep that immersive experience. You'll have to expect to use Google Translate to know the English translations of the French words used.

Overall, this novella was a solid 10/10! I highly recommend this to people—those who are 18+ to be exact—who wishes to read a story that is complete, full of twist and turns that makes you fully engrossed until the end.

[Machy Venzon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual rating: 4.5

And You Shall Be Found by Cris Mari follows the story of Sandrine, a young woman whose mysterious disappearance unravels a web of secrets, family tension, and psychological complexity. The prologue itself got me hooked right away. The author delivered a story that despite being a short read, is undeniably a page-turner.

For some reason, I found myself sympathizing with Sandrine, the so-called trophy child of her mother, and the story’s psychological depth reminded me of Gone Girl. Whereas reading it felt like watching a gripping crime series, much like the Mendez brothers’ story on screen. Emotionally, the novella had me on edge—tugging between empathy for Sandrine, curiosity about the truth, and discomfort at some of the darker, disturbing elements. I can only assume that Sandrine had to go that far in order to expose her mother’s years of abuse, which also reminded me of the movie Knives Out. Some parts were quite unsettling, yet they were presented in such a way that you can’t help but root for the resolution and keep turning the pages.

My only wish is that the author had provided translations for some of the French words and phrases used. Overall, it’s a compelling, intense, and emotionally engaging read.

[Mariel Leister · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a short read that I finished in just around an hour, I didn’t find it lacking at all. It felt complete, and I thought that was pretty masterful. I love a story that can fully immerse you without overstaying its welcome.

I had several “what the fuck” moments toward the end as revelations dropped, but it was the good kind of “wtf” that makes you lean in and ask, “okay… what’s the tea?” The twist genuinely surprised me. I went in with the assumption that *beep* was a monster in the typical sense, but the reveal? *Beep* was A MONSTER.

I also appreciated the clear trigger warnings; I was prepared for them, but the story still managed to catch me off guard.

I’m a fan of psychological reads and whodunnits, so the hook of a missing main character, Sandrine, was all I needed to dive in. I also enjoyed the alternating past and present timelines; the transitions were smooth and kept the pace engaging.

All in all, I had fun. Cris Mari knows how to pack a punch in a short space, and I’m looking forward to seeing more from her.

[Mark Fermill · Rating 4 out of 5]

And You Shall Be Found blends the stylish, retro aesthetic of Last Night in Soho with the somber, atmospheric mystery of Gone Girl. For a novella, it’s surprising how much it packs in beyond just the mysterious disappearance of a girl. Cris Mari masterfully sustains the intrigue throughout, even managing to unsettle readers with the reveal of what actually happened and what this disappearance was truly about.

It also convincingly evokes its French setting through phrases, names, and places, but at times these felt distracting, since some felt too advanced and required looking them up to understand—and I prefer not to break my reading flow like that.

While it has some disturbing elements, the author weaves them into the narrative with care, using them not for shock value but to deepen character motivations and ground the entire event in painful, believable reality. The result is a dark, engrossing, and unexpectedly nuanced mystery that lingers long after the final page.

[Estrelya Spica · Rating 5 out of 5]

And You Shall Be Found is a melodramatic novella that focuses on raw emotions and personal conflicts.

Sandrine Martin is an art student from a prestigious family, and her mother is a well-known artist. Sandrine disappears after a night out clubbing, and Jeanne Picard investigates her case in an effort to find her. As the truth comes to light, the shadows of the Martin family are revealed.

The mix of mystery and Sandrine's mother complex adds intensity and delivers mind-blowing plot twists. The story doesn't shy away from tackling real disturbing issues a person could face. Sandrine's internal struggles make the plot more dynamic, keeping the story engaging.

The French vocabulary enriches the atmosphere of the story and deepens the cultural identity of its characters.
The novella effectively uses a non-linear narrative, alternating between past and present timelines to gradually unravel the mystery— making every chapter compelling and free of dull moments.

[Xavi Lang · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story follows Sandrine, a missing grad student, as an investigation uncovers her grim and shadowy past. I admire the author’s crisp and vivid writing; she manages to pack an entire world of story into so few words, a talent not everyone possesses.

I love the juxtaposition of monstrosity hiding beneath a veil of beauty. This novella is truly an eye-opener, it reminds us that not everything beautiful is good, for beauty can just as easily be the claws of demons dragging you down to hell. And not everyone who calls themselves blood will be the ones to protect you and shield you from harm.

This mystery novella will shock and bewilder you, for sure, yet it carries a certain elegance and mystique reminiscent of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

[Rosa Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

“In Lyon, true light doesn’t come from atop, but from below.” — Frédérick Dard

“And You Shall Be Found” is a novella about Sandrine Martin. The story follows her sudden disappearance, and how the authorities unfold disturbing controversies about her life as they investigate people close to her until they finally “found” her.

Even though it is not romance, I fell in love with “And You Shall Be Found.” It has now been added to my favorite book list, and I’m planning to get myself a physical copy to keep. I absolutely recommend this book.

Read my full review HERE

[RJ T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Provocative. Thrilling. Powerful.

I commend how sensitive themes are executed in much finesse and sophistication.
No romanticizing but just the authentic and vulnerable experiences of the characters are highlighted here.

I admire how each scene, dialogue, internal monologue gave foreshadowing but still didn't expect how everything was laid out in the end.

The storytelling and turn of events showed an author who loves writing next to her breathing. It isn't just a past time but her way of living.

[Ruth Villalon · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars rating for this novella!

At first, I thought I'd be reading a chapter per day to finish it (because I'm a bit busy), but I soon found myself devouring the whole thing down in just one sitting and asking for more after I reached the final pages of the story.

I could easily tell what happened based on the behavioural patterns of Sandrine, so I wasn't surprised after reaching the story climax. However, it was still very impactful and surely satisfied me, especially the way it was delivered by Inspector Picard—who happens to be my favourite character out of all of them.

The only thing I don't like about this? The fact that I needed more and I couldn't believe that I finished it already. I just can't get enough . . . I need MORE. 

Other than that, I highly recommend this mystery novella for everyone to read. Just make sure you're aware that there are triggering things in here, and that this is specifically for adult audiences only.

[Reynaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is good to read. You will never get bored of reading this. I felt bad for Sandrine the way her family treats her. My favorite line " Show the world what you can do. Show them the real Sandrine"

[Lynn Hazel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I need more of Picard.

Not much of her aside from interrogation with key characters.

The novella focuses on Sandrine and her life leading to her disappearance that I know her better than Picard.

[Coi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual rating : 3.75/5

Now I understand why Trigger Warnings are important. As one reviewer would put it, the prologue was at best — misleading nor did it help me ground the characters Sandrine and Caro to the story. Maybe it was the reason i DNF-ed the book when I first bought it at Cris Mari's first book launch last PaperKat Books event in 2024. I wanted to support my co-author, but realized I didn't have the attention span to read five pages.

But when I started fooling myself that being an author as a " corporate job ", clocking in on Starbucks at 5:00 PM and leaving at 3:00 AM with nothing than a vague paragraph to start my novel and struggling whether to start my sentences with a proper noun, function words or the occasional erasure of a lazy-made adverb or gerunds. I decided I wanted more (insert star emoji here) knowledge (insert star emoji here) — add in also the rainbow. So I decided to read within my genre which is LGBTQ, and low and behold And You Shall Be Found is my first taste in Sapphic fiction ( also a psychological thriller/detective type ) which I was more than ecstatic to devour in three hours while waiting for my laptop to charge.

First thing I loved about the novel was the inclusion of French phrases which made it more "authentic". With my French culture being influenced by music, Youtube and the occasional American stereotype show "Emily In Paris", I was able to envision the characters (Especially Caro) with their dialogue — and their french (with their accents.) Second I loved about the book (as a novice Detective reader but avid Detective watcher), I didn't expect the "mystery" aspect please note my "novice skill" in Detective fiction .

I have to commend Cris Mari's raw, evocative and visceral writing. In the 64 pages I have read this novella, I had to drop it thrice and re-read thrice some parts also if I got the right message. This was the first novel I felt my eyebrows furrowing at the sheer disgust of the human condition and it's perversions. I do not say this as an understatement, but fuck, I really felt disturbed reading this and Cris Mari handled it without filters and any romanticizations. Just pure emotion, which I commend her for.

My only "critique" for the novel was Picard's deduction. There was a scene where she conversed with Theó that I felt wasn't earned. It didn't had that build-up compared to the other hints (Which I tried my best to re-read and recall). Maybe it's a skill issue on my part, but I felt it was for plot convenience. But the ending was poetic and symbolic which makes up for it.

I highly recommend this if you want to delve into the world of sapphic fiction that has a spring of thriller or mystery. I'm looking forward for the sequel.

[Keithy · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜—𝙋𝙪𝙩@!𝙣 𝙙𝙚 𝙗%𝙧𝙙#𝙡 𝙙𝙚 𝙢€𝙧𝙙#! 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙢𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝙚𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙥𝙝𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙚.😁 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙!

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧, 𝙄 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩—𝙨𝙤 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚, 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙. 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮, 𝙄 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙛𝙚́ (𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙!🤭) 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙄 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣.

𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙯’𝙨 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞-𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙫𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙜𝙞𝙖—𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘨𝘰? 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 ‘90𝙨.

𝙏𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙊𝙑𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩-𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙥𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝. 𝘾𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙅𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙’𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮!

𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦—𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘺. 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.

𝙲’𝚎́𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚝 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚋𝚎—𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚌𝚒, @𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚛𝚒𝚜!

𝙰̀ 𝚕𝚊 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚎 !

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ᴅɪsᴄʟᴀɪᴍᴇʀ: ɪ ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀ ғʀᴇᴇ ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ɪɴ ᴇxᴄʜᴀɴɢᴇ ғᴏʀ ᴀɴ ʜᴏɴᴇsᴛ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ.

[Bana AZ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here she could be alone, ironically, in a sea of strangers.

My Synopsis:
Inspector Jeanne Picard investigates the disappearance of Sandrine Martin, an art student who has a complicated relationship with her mother, Theo Martin, a famous artist.

Check content warnings since it gets dark.

My thoughts:
This short book was quite the ride because of the unexpected twists and turns. It was an intriguing reading experience getting to know Sandrine, the cause of her disappearance, and the complicated relationships she had with other people. The reveal about the villain in the story was kind of mind-blowing and very disturbing!

I'm happy to learn that this will be a series following Inspector Jeanne Picard. Excited to read more stories from this author!

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I was given a free ecopy in exchange for an honest review.

[Ann Camering · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set in Lyon, 1994, Sandrine Martin, a promising graduate student burdened by the weight of her family name, went missing after a night out. A simple runaway case with a purse left in the bar, school ID, and a torn photograph. Inspector Jeanne Picard swore to find her no matter what it takes. But the truth behind her disappearance unravels a dark history.

And You Shall Be Found shows the depth of human complexity and morality. The chilling 57-page LGBTQ+ fiction packed the trauma and contradictions. The narrative shifts from the suspicion of a runaway to darker themes including violence, manipulation, and loss. Although I think it is a crime that Sandrine’s story was not written into a full novel; perhaps, the brevity was intentional. Every piece that links to Sandrine's disappearance tells me there could have been more to the story. More in the sense that, why Blanchett blurted out m*rder? Was m*rder a choice of word to foreshadow the final act? To put an end to the shadow Sandrine’s walking on?

The minimal untranslated French set the mood and tone of the story along with the words I have not often read in books anymore ‘gyrating’ or maybe I haven’t read enough. Noting that the story is set in the 90s, it is refreshing to find rarely used words. While reading, I can’t help but feel inferior to the character’s class. The social dynamics portrayed: elitism, narcissism, and class tensions. Not only were they conveyed well but the charisma they have oozes out of the book, simply- sinasampal ako ng kahirapan.

From the very first chapter, I foresaw a deep, simmering rage awaiting to explode and trust me, it delivered the ounce of dread and drama the book description promised. The B*TCH-what-the-f moment reminds me of the dark turn in ‘Sa Tore ng Sinagtala’ that I had to revise my book review three times just to keep it reader friendly. These unsettling revelations did not come to me as a surprise but invites a deep reflection. It’s a striking blend of mystery and emotional storytelling— one that lingers.

“I’m done dyeing.” And I wonder, how many versions of ourselves do we bury before someone finds us?

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A huge thanks to Author Cris Mari Autrice for sending me this novella! Her love for all things French is contagious! I'm seriously considering learning French. It just sounds so posh and classy!