I Found a Body

by Becky C. Brynolf

A weary detective must team up with a brazen influencer to solve a cold case that has left a mark on both of their careers.

This twisty thriller, perfect for fans of Phoebe Morgan and Gillian McAllister, will leave readers yearning for answers.

Detective Sergeant Mona Hendricks has a lot on her she’s getting divorced, her teen daughter is punishing her for it, and she’s shooting for a life-changing promotion. When her daughter’s favorite influencer, Kylie May, finds a dead body and livestreams it to the world, Mona is thrown into a very public murder investigation. 

Mona, a seasoned detective, is trying her best to conduct a proper investigation based on good old-fashioned police work, but when Kylie decides to solve the case herself, their dueling investigations hamper all efforts to identify the killer.  

Nine years later, Mona has hit rock bottom, and the case remains unsolved. When Kylie, now a sleek TV contrarian, approaches Mona with a high-paying offer to reopen the cold case, Mona has no choice but to accept and hope things will be different this time around.

Genres: Audiobook, Fiction, Ebooks, Thriller, Mystery

400 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2025

About the author

Becky C. Brynolf has worked in social media for a long time and has been a crime fiction fan for much longer. After ten years in London, she’s relocated to her childhood home of Scotland with her husband, baby, and mad Border Collie. Becky hopes to do justice to Scotland’s rich tradition of crime writers. I Found a Body is Becky’s first novel.

source: Amazon

Reviews

[TheConnieFox · Rating 2 out of 5]

I Found A Body is in the mystery and thriller genre. I found it to be more of a mystery. This book started off really slow for me, then it started to get a little better the more I read it. I felt like it had a clear premise, but it was not well executed. It centers around a Detective named Mona Hendricks. She gets divorced, then she becomes a part of a very serious and deadly murder investigation. This happens because her Daughter’s favorite influencer finds a dead body and broadcasts it to everyone! I felt like some of the characters were flat and it had a very typical detective storyline. Be sure to read the content warnings before reading this book. Overall, I rate this 2 out of 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Becky C. Brynolf and Crooked Lane Books for this digital advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[BONNIE SMITH · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow,

This one took me for a ride! I will say, no other book has tied up all loose ends the way this mystery did! While listed as a "thriller/mystery", it definitely leans more towards mystery, but had a few nice twists I did not see coming.

Mona has a TON of her plate, and when her daughter's favorite influencer finds a body, she has that to contend with also! I loved the push and pull between real detective work and the influencer tactics, honestly- it was spot on, and I could see MOST of this actually happening.

The key here was the two timelines and how it unfolds, I think Neck Brynolf is one to watch!

Thank you NetGalley and Highbridge Audio for a chance to listen to this ALC.

[Kaysha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had the potential to be a zany little buddy cop story but the detective and the tiktok influencer worked together for all of about five minutes and it was a flop

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just finished I Found A Body, and it's a wild ride. This isn't your average detective story. We're talking Detective Mona Hendricks, dealing with life's usual chaos, when influencer Kylie May live-streams a dead body.
The story blows up, pitting traditional police work against influencer tactics. Fast forward nine years, the case is cold, but the internet's long memory forces Kylie to make Mona an offer that changes everything.
The contrast between Mona's grounded approach and Kylie's social media antics is genuinely compelling. Mona's relatable, caught between professional integrity and the influencer's world. Kylie, initially frustrating, goes through a significant character arc.
While some plot points could've been expanded, the book is consistently engaging. It’s a modern take on crime fiction, perfect if you enjoy thrillers with a social media twist.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author of the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Caitlin Stemp · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually really liked the idea of this book, didn’t fully like the outcome felt it was slightly rushed but also quite long at the same time. But it was an easy book to read and enjoyed the style of writing!

[Rose]

I’m genuinely BAFFLED I’ve never read such a suspenseless book, actually shocked that managed to finish it and also kinda mad about it

[R.J.Dreg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book absolutely blew my mind. I Found a Body is one of those rare books where every single detail matters. Nothing is throwaway, everything has a purpose and that makes the entire reading experience feel so deliberate and rewarding. From very early on, you’re asking yourself: Why is this being mentioned? Why are they doing that? And by the time you get to the end, the way everything comes together is just… genius.

There are multiple revelations, and even if you manage to guess one of them, I truly believe there’s no way anyone could predict the full ending. My jaw was literally on the floor. I looked like the open-mouth emoji from the first twist all the way to the final page. I’ll be thinking about this story for a long time.

I’m still fairly new to the crime genre but I Found a Body has completely sold me on it. It’s layered, intense, and constantly challenging you to piece it all together.

The characters? Wow. So complex. Mona, the FMC, has had such a difficult time as a female detective, and you really feel the weight of that. The things she goes through are often just awful, completely out of her control and while she’s not always likable, you never feel like she deserves any of what happens to her. Then there’s Kylie, the influencer, she seems underestimated and I weirdly found myself rooting for her at times although not all the time. It’s fascinating how both women are so compelling in completely different ways.

I also loved the structure. The story jumps between 2019 and 2028, and at first that shift feels jarring, but then it starts to click and every time it flips, you find yourself wondering how things got from one point to another. It keeps you on your toes. And the inclusion of Reddit style posts throughout? Genius. It adds this whole layer of public opinion, internet speculation, and that whole “armchair detective” culture that makes the case feel real.

There’s even a moment where I realized the very first crime might not even be the one the book says it is—it might be what happened to Kylie with her parents, specifically her dad. It tells a lot about why and how Kylie is the way that she is. It’s not a big plot point, just something that stuck with me, and it says a lot about how deeply this book made me think.

This is one of the most well constructed and satisfying novels I’ve ever read. Every clue matters. Every character has layers. Every twist lands. I genuinely can’t wait to see what Becky C. Brynolf writes next.

[ez ⭐️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

thoroughly enjoyed this. it was genuinely exciting to read - the tying up of loose ends had me gagged, and every single aspect of the case was well placed. the online forum chapters were genuinely so real 😭 it’s giving Penance, it’s giving I Have Some Questions For You if it was actually good, and I can see this being a great BBC TV adaptation!

[Corinne’s Chapter Chatter · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️

I feel like a war is going on in my head. This book confused me a bit but overall I enjoyed it?!? It did take a bit to get into but after the 15ish % mark it found its footing and sucked me it. That being said, I did have to stop and rewind the audio several times as I would find myself lost a bit. I wonder if that would have been the case had I used my eyes to read but I expect so. Despite that I kept moving forward as the story was quirky and made we want to know the outcome.

It was narrated by Katy Sony and she did a nice job. She spoke at a swift pace and was clear and concise and has a pleasant British accented voice. I did end up speeding it up simply for my own preference but only to 1.5x as it got pretty fast and I wanted to preserve the nuance.

It comes out August 12th so if you’re looking for a quirky mystery check it out.

I am thankful to have gotten a complimentary audio ALC from HighBridge Audio through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My general rating system is below. Since I primarily read ARC books I rate according to how I think like minded readers will receive the book. I will round up or down depending on many factors and try not to let my personal wants affect a books ratings.

⭐️ Hated It but pushed through as I don’t DNF ARCs I have received.
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, content issues, poorly edited.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but it had something that stopped me from rounding up. Usually the book may have much more potential than what was given. I recommend it but with reservations.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I Really enjoyed it or think others will. These are solid reads that I definitely would recommend for a variety of reasons.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! These are books that remain rent free in my head for well after unfinished the book. It can be for a variety of reasons from being very well written or just the vibes that captured my mind. These books are also ones I would probably read again

[Zoe Lipman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is basically a buddy cop story with an influencer (a TikTok influencer to be exact) and a detective.

I think that premise is so much fun, but I wish the characters had more chemistry when interreacting, that would've gotten me way more invested in this story.

This takes place in two different timelines, when the murder was discovered, and about ten years late when the murder is being solved. (Our influencer stumbles across a dead body when livestreaming and has to team up with a detective to solve it). I did find the POV and timeline switch to be a bit confusing and jarring. I am really so picky about how timeline jumps are done, this was definitely not the way I like it to be done. (But that could totally be a personal preference thing.)

I think that maybe this book needed one more round of edits. I really like the idea of it and I can see a lot of potential to it (I did enjoy it), but it felt a bit dragging at times and just needed a little more to the pacing to make it really engaging. I definitely think audiobook over physical is the way to consume this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

[Jennifer Mcarthur · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely a page turner as described, in that it reads so fast despite it being almost a 400 page book. The ideas definitely there, a murder that an influencer stumbles upon, a team of detectives that are one step behind the mass gossip forums and influencer sham tactics. I think theres decent social commentary here on the fact true crime forums and influencers are full of attention seekers and people who believe they know more than those training in the job.

The beginning of this was quite clunky to read, this does dissipate quite quickly and becomes an interesting plot and fast paced read. However, it becomes very clunky again for the final resolve of the case and story, I found myself quite confused and re-reading sections to grasp what was being revealed. On top of that the actual plot finale was pretttty far fetched and took me out of the seriousness of some of the subjects being discussed.

This is a debut though so I think in future it might just need better editing and focus placed on conciseness of plot reveals.

[Shona · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️💫

📖 SYNOPSIS 📖 DS Mona Hendricks has a lot on her plate: she’s getting divorced, her teen daughter is punishing her for it, & she’s also trying for a life-changing promotion. When her daughter’s favourite influencer, Kylie May, finds a dead body & livestreams it to the world, Mona is thrown into a very public murder investigation. She tries her best to conduct a proper investigation based on good old fashioned police work, but when Kylie decides she wants to solve the case herself, their duelling investigations hamper all efforts to identify the killer. Nine years later, controversy is Kylie’s bread & butter, Mona has hit rock bottom, & the case remains unsolved. Kylie approaches Mona with a high-paying offer to re-open the cold case, leaving Mona with no choice but to accept. Can they put grievances aside and work together to finally bring the killer to justice?

This book has such an interesting concept & I enjoyed the mixed media element added in to the telling of the story, showing just how the impact of social media can easily twist the truth in society.

The different POV chapters alternating between Mona & Kylie, definitely provide the insight into just how different the priorities of these two characters are, I enjoyed how the author focused on how ‘influencer’ interference can jeopardise situations, in this case a murder case, with a comical approach of the normality of this experience also thrown in.

I did figure out elements quite early on but my attention was still captured to keep me reading to prove my suspicions. At times the change in timelines wasn’t always obvious so this created an element of confusion but was quickly able to get back on track.

This is an enjoyable read and I really enjoyed the writing style throughout, would definitely read more by this author in the future, a great debut!

[Jodi Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘I found a body’ is a story about an influencer who finds a body while on live stream. The book plays out along two time lines - 2019 when the body is found and 2028 when Kylie, the influencer and Mona, the detective, are trying to finally crack the case. The story is told from Mona and Kylie’s perspectives about what is unfolding, sprinkled with posts from an online forum.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was gritty and interesting from the very beginning. One of the things I struggled with was how the police were portrayed at times, as in misogynistic and generally unpleasant and unprofessional. However when I say I struggled with it, it isn’t that I thought this was a bad part of the book. Im fact it was the opposite. I liked how it highlights that in a profession that we are meant to trust, there can be issues too. It made me consider things IRL a bit more.

Becky’s writing style reminds me of L.M. Chilton crossed with Katy Brent and I can’t wait to see what her future books are like!

4.5 stars.
Many thanks to Black & White publishing and NetGalley for this e-arc.

[Fictionatnight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Becky C. Brynolf's debut novel is a slick, engaging blend of police procedural grit and influencer-era spectacle, brought to life through clever mixed media storytelling and a gripping dual timeline.

The novel bounces between 2019, when a teenage influencer stumbles upon a corpse live on stream, and 2028, when the cold case is reluctantly reopened. Told through the alternating points of view of Detective Sergeant Mona Hendricks and influencer Kylie May, the narrative contrasts old-school investigative instinct with the chaotic, viral world of internet fame.

The mixed media format (livestreams, comments, posts) adds a fresh, immersive edge, making the narrative feel as immediate as a breaking news alert. Mona's grounded, world-weary perspective contrasts brilliantly with Kylie’s viral ambition, creating a tension-filled dynamic that drives the plot.

Mona is refreshingly flawed and human, navigating a messy personal life alongside a high-pressure case, while Kylie is infuriatingly savvy, ambitious, self-absorbed, and impossible to ignore. Their dynamic is electric: part rivalry, part reluctant partnership, and fully entertaining.

I Found a Body stands out for its originality, sharp social commentary, and snappy writing. It’s smart, timely, and just the right amount of twisted.

Highly recommended for fans of thrillers who like their mysteries with a modern twist.

[Lape · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dang! This how you write a Debut novel that bangs! Becky brilliantly delivers a fast-paced, unputdownable police procedural/whodunnit mystery with a glimpse into the influencer lifestyle.

I Found A Body had such an intriguing premise. I mean, detective teams up with an influencer to solve a cold murder case? Color me sold!

Darting between two timelines - 2019, when teen influencer Kylie May stumbles upon a corpse live on stream, and 2028, when Detective Sergeant Mona Hendricks and Kylie May team up to solve the now cold case.

The mixed media format is always a hit for me, and I loved how the author did it here. livestream transcripts, comments, forum threads. It felt like reading a real-time true crime case play out online. It was spot on!

I absolutely loved the dynamic between Mona and Kylie. Mona is refreshingly real, flawed, overwhelmed, and juggling a chaotic personal life while trying to solve a high-stakes case. Kylie, on the other hand, is maddeningly sharp, image obsessed, and laser focused on staying relevant. She’d do just about anything to chase clout. Their dynamic crackles with tension: part clash, part uneasy alliance, and completely captivating to watch unfold.

And those two big reveals towards to the end? Absolutely brilliant. I definitely didn’t see that coming.

If you love twisty thrillers with mixed media format and a hint of internet chaos,I Found a Body needs ticks all those boxes. It’s gritty, clever, and I’m already dying to see what Becky C. Brynolf writes next.

Many thanks to BeckyC Brynolf and Crooked lane books for the opportunity to read an ARC copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Silver Star · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! 10/10 No notes. What an amazing debut. I will read this writer’s shopping lists (and also a follow up book with more from the Hendricks and daughter agency please!)

This is a superb, unique crime story that follows two different people-Kylie: an ambitious, self obsessed influencer who discovers a dead body on a live stream and films it, and the other: Mona, a hard working single mum detective trying to solve the murder. The contrast between the two women couldn’t have been more stark and I really enjoyed hating Kylie the influencer and rooting for Mona, the detective.
I loved how the story cut between the murder and then 9 years in the future when Mona is disabled, estranged from her daughter and not in the police force anymore-it gave the present day story a real sense of foreboding. I was so invested in what had happened.
I also really enjoyed the slices of Reddit style threads with conspiracy theorists and ‘influencers’ weighing in on the case. Very clever and very hilarious!
I was surprised by the culprit, but there was enough breadcrumbing for it not to be unbelievable and I thought the ending from Kylie was just superb!
Can’t wait to read whatever the author writes next!
Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for the copy to review.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a brilliant find this has been. From the moment I picked up this book I was drawn into the story, smiling at all the ways in which Becky Brynolf has created such a perfect mirror to much of what is wrong with modern society, and the rise of the 'influencer', the kind who ranks likes and revenue making opportunities far in advance of what others might consider to be 'right. That real feeling that everything is something to be filmed, for entertainment, glory, or simply the shock factor, rather than given even an ounce of courtesy or respect.

Such is the case with Kylie May, a young woman who trained to be a journalist but turns her hand to a career as a fledgling influencer instead. She has her natural 'nemesis' - at least in her head - of Bella, who is gaining all attention and adoration she craves, with TV appearances and regular endorsements, whilst Kylie is left with the less than glamorous opportunity to advertise glamping pods in the middle of nowhere. And it is one such opportunity turns out to be the making of her career as Kylie stumbles upon something during a live feed that would given any rational person pause. A young woman's body, left discarded amongst the leaves. Does Kylie do the right thing and stop recording immediately, calling the police to report the body? Well, after a fashion, but only after she has managed to live stream to her meagre follows, a group who grow exponentially as word gets about and screenshots are shared far and wide. Kylie is someone who grated on me, but who I was still fascinated by, even if only to see if she ever got her comeuppance,

Enter stage right, courtesy of an alert from one of Kylie May's superfans, her daughter, DS Mona Hicks. Mona is perhaps the epitome of the classic crime fiction detective. She has a certain amount of infamy having been responsible for the capture of a prolific predator, but even that cannot protect her in the face of this current investigation. I kind of liked Mona, although I have to say I was a little surprised by some of her decision making given the fact that she is supposed to be an experienced detective. That is not to say that she deserves the direction the story takes, but she has the weight of the world on her shoulders, and more than a little pressure from above, especially given the high profile nature of the case and the media attention is has attracted. But despite the fact that she is partially the architect of her own problems, her circumstances seem familiar and entirely plausible, and there is something in her gruff, determined, take no crap attitude I really appreciated.

The two make very unlikely bedfellows, certainly after some of the revelations about how the case progresses and the calamitous change in fortune for one, whilst the other's career goes from strength to strength. I like the way in which the author portrays the two different lives, in a dual timeline which focuses on the present day and the immediate aftermath of Kylie's discovery, through to several years hence when the two join forces to try and find out, once and for all, what really happened leading to the very fateful day. It is an investigation cloaked in mystery and packed with misdirection, and the author skilfully feeds in clues which start to lead us towards the guilty party. I will admit that I was caught out, not in a way that speaks of implausibility but because that author so effectively used the tool of the influencer - smoke and mirrors. Hiding the truth behind a veil of glamour and savvy camera shots that can cover for a multitude of sins.

Whether that includes murder ... Well you will need to read to find out. With a good vein of humour, authentic if not always likeable characters, and a somewhat damning reflection of how society chooses to salivate over shock and scandal more than ever before, I would definitely recommend this book to fans of great mysteries with a real contemporary feel.

[Helen Haythornthwaite · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a cracking good read this was!
Being in the mood for a good ‘whodunnit’, I picked this one up and it turned out to be a perfect choice.

It begins in 2019, when influencer, Kylie, is filming ‘live’ on Instagram, during a stay in a sustainable holiday cabin. While she is walking through fields, she discovers a dead body which is broadcast live to the thousands of people watching.

Detective Sergeant Mona Hendricks is tasked with leading the case and her enquiries are narrated, alongside the investigation which Kylie decides to undertake herself too.

This is another story with a brilliant dual timeline! Fast forward to 2028, where we find out that things did not go to plan for Mona, but we’re not told why. So you have two timelines, and you’re trying to work out what’s going on in both of them.

In addition to this, is the ‘fallout’ on social media where threads of conversations, conspiracy theories and opinions, can be seen in chapters interspersed through the story. I thought that was a great idea, and really works well with the rest of the narrative.

Kylie is such a brilliant character! She’s someone who is just concerned with viewing figures and followers - she wants to be noticed. She comes across as someone who wants to do well, but doesn’t quite know how to go about it ethically or morally.

I loved how this book took you on journey without giving away too many clues so it was only near the end of the story that I had an inkling as to who was involved. I also loved the two different ‘worlds’ - the routine police investigation and the more chaotic world online - and the twists and turns which were revealed along the way. As I said at the beginning, it’s a cracking good read.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

📱🩸An influencer, a dead body and a live stream…

If you found a dead body in the woods would you:
▪️Live stream it
▪️Call the police

🤳The Story: Detective Sergeant Mona Hendricks has no idea what’s coming.. Her daughter’s favourite influencer, Kylie May, has just found a dead body and is streaming it to the world.
Two duelling investigations begin as a rivalry between seasoned detective and ambitious influencer grows: one using good old-fashioned police work whilst the other’s sensational tactics hog the spotlight.
Nine years later and the murder remains unsolved. But comment sections never forget, forcing the notoriously self-interested Kylie to make Detective Hendricks an offer she can’t refuse…

🚨My Thoughts: Ok here’s the thing, I don’t read thrillers anymore. I use to and then I found them all very similar and quite boring. I Found A Body is unique. It stands out from any thriller I’ve read. It was fresh, funny, shocking, unputdownable and I was gripped from the first chapter. It’s a modern twist on a detective story. People have described it as Happy Valley meets Elle Woods from Legally Blonde and I think it’s spot on. I thought it was a great concept and totally captures the strange digital world we live in. It unsettled me to know there’s actually people in the world who would do this. Wow 😱. I feel this would make a great BBC TV adaption, it was brilliant and so clever and witty.👌🏻 The usernames were comedy gold. Becky is one to watch, this book was a corker. It didn’t read like a debut, it was so well written and it hooked me from the first page.

[CrazyCatLadyReadsBooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kylie May is a social media influencer... well until she almost got cancelled for promoting items made in a sweat shop! To drum up more views she stays on an eco friendly farm, but whilst live streaming she stumbles over a body...

The Pro's:
* I liked the premise of the book. Social media influencer finds a body and tries to solve the case with some help.
* There are dual timelines and POV's
* There are social media interludes (speculations about the case etc)
* There is another mystery in the background
* There is suspense and danger due to the storylines

The Con's:
* It had great potential...but unfortunately didn't live up to it for me
* It was a bit predictable in some areas
* My interest waned about halfway through
* I thought not enough of the exciting parts were showcased

I was really intrigued with the premise of the book - a social media influencer is live streaming and she finds a body, then she helps try to solve the case. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the potential though. Whilst I did find the book very readable, my interest in it waned about halfway through. I don't think the exciting bits were showcased enough either.

I rated the book 2.75 stars.

[Bookish Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so much fun! The book is essentially in three parts. The discovery of a body by influencer Kylie and the immediate aftermath as detectives and true crime fans posting on forums. The fallout from said events a decade later reuniting many of the 2019 characters. Finally, the Tattle-esque forum where you get to see fans discussing the case.

The whole story moves between then, now and the forum, it is wickedly entertaining and had me laughing from the opening line. There are some great characters and I particularly loved the 2 main leads - Mona, the non nonsense detective trying to run her team, solve the case whilst parenting a teenage daughter and Kylie, an influencer desperate for fame.

However, the anonymous characters on the forim set up to discuss the case, which was very *Tattle Life-like were my favourites. if you've ever been on that forum, prepare to be amazed! It was beautifully told and presented just like the forums might, complete with grammar errors! Highly entertaining.

Thoroughly enjoyed this, such a great read! Thank you so much to the publishers for my e-copy in exchange for my review.

[Kristie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kiley's influencer career takes a dramatic turn when she finds a body while she is on a live stream to her followers. Mona is the sergeant brought in on the case, and she is hoping it will sinch the promotion she has applied for. Buy this case ends up upending both Kiley and Mona's lives. Years later they reunite to try to uncover the hidden facts of the mystery from the past.

This is a page turning story told in two timelines, 2019 and 2028. I find the commentary on amateur sleuths and influencers the most interesting part of the book. Kiley was an interesting and dynamic character. I did find Mona to be comparatively pretty flat of a character. I liked the dual timelines in theory, but felt they weren't balanced well which threw off the overall pacing of the book. The mystery was fairly well done overall, but the execution of the novel left a bit to want.

Tropes:
* Murder Mystery
* Influencer
* Cop teams up with amateur sleuth
* Social Commentary
* Dual Timeline

3 stars

[Daisy🍓 · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars to this rollercoaster of a book! Can confirm I did not guess a single plot twist. Congrats to Becky on this being your first ever novel! I’m super impressed and look forward to reading more of your work in the future.

‘I Found a Body’ follows Kylie (the controversial influencer) and Mona (our detective). One day, Mona’s daughter shows her favourite influencer (Kylie) finding a dead body whilst live streaming to thousands. The investigation begins! From there, we come across many suspects. But who is actually responsible for the murder? Nine years later, the case is cold. Kylie and Mona must come together to try to solve the mystery at last.

This was a super entertaining thriller: I highly recommend it if you want something that hooks your attention. What initially caught my eye with this book was the cover but the story is just as good as the cover! It’s never too late to add this one to your TBR 📲💕🕵️‍♀️🩸

[Vix · Rating 4 out of 5]

A clever sparring between social media and policing with complex characters.

Kylie was one hell of a character - I disliked her, felt sorry for her, and even respected her at times. Whilst I was more on Detective Hendricks side, she definitely annoyed me at times too.

I enjoyed the back and forth in time showing the crime being investigated alongside what was occurring now. Plus the forums added great detail highlighting how rude (and influential) keyboard warriors can be.

I felt there were a few loose threads about certain people that I wanted more from. Also, I'd have liked the pace of the reveal to have slowed a bit.

Overall, a great thriller showing the devastating impact, and reach, social media can have and that it shouldn't compete with qualified law enforcement.

*I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publishers and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Roisin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this!

Mona is a detective you are really rooting for and it feels so unfair when the force, the public and Cassie are turning on her. Kylie is an interesting character to tag along with too and get into her head of why she makes the choices she makes.

Some bits I highlighted...

"My hip," Mona winces. "My back," cries Ray, straining to keep Guinness Boy in the floor. "My tongue," Guinness Boy shouts.

This part made me laugh out loud, and made the characters feel as dear and precious to me as the geriatric detectives in Richard Osman's books.

'...looking as though he's subject to a denser gravity than most.'

I loved this line and will be using it in my day-to-day.

I'd love to see Mona and Kylie adapted for TV or see what Kylie gets up to next... when she's out of prison. I feel she's got some detecting to do yet.

[Jill Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not what I expected. There was a LOT going on and it kept jumping in time and perspective, and I found that frustrating rather than intriguing. Based on the blurb and cover I thought it would be a combination of investigative mystery and snarky look at social media's obsession with itself. It had elements of those things but it also had a LOT of family and relationship drama, which frankly kept pulling me out of the mystery. I found the revelations confusing and disjointed and the resolution left me somewhat lost.

The narration was quite good and is honestly what kept me going throughout - in print, I probably would not have been able to keep at it (although, I would also have been able to flip back and forth, which might have helped with clarifications?). This wasn't my favorite...

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my obligation-free review copy.

[Ashdeclet Audiobook Addict · Rating 3 out of 5]

I Found a Body is a 3.5 star ⭐⭐⭐ rounded down to 3.

I am usually a little cautious when it comes to books that feature an influencer. I have read a couple that have that in common, and typically they irritate me as much as the influencers on IG and other platforms do. I will say this book was mildly less irritating with the influencer stuff, but I still struggle with that premise.

The mystery of this book itself was decent; I think that is what earned this book it's 3 stars. I gave this book another half a star for its originality. But I think a few issues that came into it for me was a bit of the writing style combined with the timeline back and forth. I don't have an issue jumping back and forth with a timeline, but I think it needs to be done more clearly than it was in this book.

With all that being said, I think it will be enjoyed by those who like mysteries that aren't too serious and have a little bit of redemption/forgiveness along the way.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for this advanced audio copy of this book. As always by opinions are my own.

[Lauren Herman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is such a fun mystery book! I enjoyed the premise of an influencer and a detective partnering to solve a murder. Both characters were entertaining and there is some character development. 


I listened to this book and I will say that I might have enjoyed it more if I read a physical copy. There were often jumps in the narrative that I'm guessing maybe were section breaks within the chapters, but with the audio it was difficult to know the break was happening, so at certain times I had to rewind to see if I'd missed something. 


This is an easy read that won't take a lot of brain power to keep up with the story. Also, if you happen to get confused along the way, the ending creatively tells the main points of the story to help you piece things together 


Thank you NetGalley and author Becky C. Brynolf for the opportunity to listen to this ARC.

[Addison Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a 3.5 for me. I liked the premise and the online world of live streaming and forum posts, and enjoyed the investigative aspects of the story. The forum posts were rather realistic from my experience! What I didn't enjoy as much was how the ending turned out -- the connections were set up well during the narrative, but they were so far-fetched that I couldn't fully accept the final explanation of what happened. (Though the very final bit was entertaining!) Overall, I think I'd read another book by this author, even though this one didn't wow me as much as I expected.

The narration was solid, and I'd certainly be willing to listen to more from this narrator.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Highbridge Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review!

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed feelings about this one, the bones of the plot are quite good, though I thought it was drawn out too much and I didn't get into the signifance of the different timelines until the book was almost over. I wasn't keen on the message forum either, I skim read a lot of them because I did not feel they added a lot to the book. I did like Mona, the detective and would like to read more about her .
The book did not keep me engaged, my attention wandered off quite a lot, a little shorter, a few less involved characters would have been better. Not a bad read, but not great either
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARc