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I Know What I Saw: A completely addictive psychological thriller with a mind-blowing twist
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Expected 4 Jun 26You witnessed a murder.
But no one believes you.
When Ria moves with her husband to Silverleaf Heights, a lavish gated community, she tries to settle in and recover from the accident that nearly took her life. On the surface, everything is perfect; the neighbours welcome her with open arms, even though she doesn't feel she belongs, and she is safe and secure with all the security cameras and the locked gate.
Or is she?
Late one night, Ria witnesses a woman being murdered in the communal garden. When the police go to investigate, they find the neighbours away and no sign of disturbance. But Ria knows what she saw, and is determined to find out who the woman was - even if no one else believes her.
Then an anonymous WhatsApp appears on her phone - a video of another woman being murdered. When she looks closely, she quickly realises the woman is her. The message disappears, as if it never existed, but the meaning is stop looking for the dead woman, or you'll be next.
But no one believes you.
When Ria moves with her husband to Silverleaf Heights, a lavish gated community, she tries to settle in and recover from the accident that nearly took her life. On the surface, everything is perfect; the neighbours welcome her with open arms, even though she doesn't feel she belongs, and she is safe and secure with all the security cameras and the locked gate.
Or is she?
Late one night, Ria witnesses a woman being murdered in the communal garden. When the police go to investigate, they find the neighbours away and no sign of disturbance. But Ria knows what she saw, and is determined to find out who the woman was - even if no one else believes her.
Then an anonymous WhatsApp appears on her phone - a video of another woman being murdered. When she looks closely, she quickly realises the woman is her. The message disappears, as if it never existed, but the meaning is stop looking for the dead woman, or you'll be next.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ria and her surgeon husband Leo move to Silverleaf Heights, an isolated, gated community of just a few houses. Leo desperately wants Ria to be safe after she suffers a terrible attack a year ago. All seems well and then late one night she witnesses a woman being attacked and when she tries to get help, there’s no evidence whatsoever. Yet she knows what she saw, and like a dog with a bone she’s determined to find answers even though she is very clearly warned off.
I think it’s fair to describe this book as one heck of a wild ride, down a very bumpy road with a multitude of obstacles to navigate around. There is so much going on it makes my head spin and yet more keeps getting chucked into an already overcrowded plot, so I’m not sure if I’m on this earth or Fullers. Once I accept it’s absolutely OTT it becomes more entertaining and enjoyable.
However, Ria must be one of the most irritating central protagonists I’ve come across in a long time – no wonder they don’t want her in their exclusive enclave! She keeps digging and digging and it drives me nuts and I want to yell at her to just stop! But, where with the fun (i.e. the plot) be in that?! She’s not the only unlikeable character, to be fair, none of them anyone I’d want to have a glass of wine or a coffee with.
Overall, I’d say it’s just go with the flow read and not question it too much and probably pack it in your suitcase or download it for holiday reading.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Headline for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
I think it’s fair to describe this book as one heck of a wild ride, down a very bumpy road with a multitude of obstacles to navigate around. There is so much going on it makes my head spin and yet more keeps getting chucked into an already overcrowded plot, so I’m not sure if I’m on this earth or Fullers. Once I accept it’s absolutely OTT it becomes more entertaining and enjoyable.
However, Ria must be one of the most irritating central protagonists I’ve come across in a long time – no wonder they don’t want her in their exclusive enclave! She keeps digging and digging and it drives me nuts and I want to yell at her to just stop! But, where with the fun (i.e. the plot) be in that?! She’s not the only unlikeable character, to be fair, none of them anyone I’d want to have a glass of wine or a coffee with.
Overall, I’d say it’s just go with the flow read and not question it too much and probably pack it in your suitcase or download it for holiday reading.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Headline for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
April 29, 2026
Review of ‘I Know What I Saw’ by Kathryn Croft, due to be published on 4 June 2026 by Headline.
Ria and Leo have moved to their new home, an exclusive community of five houses at Silver Leaf Heights in the Surrey Hills, having left their flat in Canning Town following Ria having a near fatal accident. Leo is a prominent oncology surgeon, Ria is currently on a break from her job as a primary school teacher whilst she recovers from her injuries.
Unable to sleep one night, Ria hears a scream and looking out of the window, she witnesses a hooded figure strangling a woman to death, but when she runs outside moments later, there is no sign of the body or the attacker.
The storyline follows Ria attempting to get to the truth of what she knows she saw, even though her neighbours and her own husband don’t believe her. More things start happening to Ria and she is sure that she is being targeted, but without any evidence she struggles to get anyone to help her.
This was an engaging psychological thriller, with intricately woven secrets, lies, twists and turns - just when you think you’ve cracked it, another person looks to be implicit in the actions they are taking. The environment is written to be claustrophobic and atmospheric, the gated community feeling anything but safe. It’s dark, tense, mysterious and a recommended read.
Ria and Leo have moved to their new home, an exclusive community of five houses at Silver Leaf Heights in the Surrey Hills, having left their flat in Canning Town following Ria having a near fatal accident. Leo is a prominent oncology surgeon, Ria is currently on a break from her job as a primary school teacher whilst she recovers from her injuries.
Unable to sleep one night, Ria hears a scream and looking out of the window, she witnesses a hooded figure strangling a woman to death, but when she runs outside moments later, there is no sign of the body or the attacker.
The storyline follows Ria attempting to get to the truth of what she knows she saw, even though her neighbours and her own husband don’t believe her. More things start happening to Ria and she is sure that she is being targeted, but without any evidence she struggles to get anyone to help her.
This was an engaging psychological thriller, with intricately woven secrets, lies, twists and turns - just when you think you’ve cracked it, another person looks to be implicit in the actions they are taking. The environment is written to be claustrophobic and atmospheric, the gated community feeling anything but safe. It’s dark, tense, mysterious and a recommended read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ready for a rollercoaster? This book leaves you second-guessing yourself every inch of the way. Once you think you have everything figured out, you will soon realize it's not what you think at all.
Join Ria as she navigates her new life in a new house. You see, Ria suffered a terrible attack that left her not remembering much at all. She can not recall her attack or the person responsible; she has no memories leading up to the attack. The police have no leads at all to help catch the person who did this to her. Ria is getting to know her new neighbors and the surrounding areas, which has cameras everywhere for everyone's safety. The Subdivision only includes a very select few 5 houses all together. Every resident carefully selected, or were they?
Ria feels uneasy in the neighborhood once she see a woman getting strangled in her backyard, but no one seems to believe her, and there is no body. She's the only witness to the supposed murder. Camera's were watched but nothing found. Things quickly turn difficult for Ria when no one believes what she saw. Is Ria crazy? or is something more sinister going on.
Find out more when you read this awesome book!
Join Ria as she navigates her new life in a new house. You see, Ria suffered a terrible attack that left her not remembering much at all. She can not recall her attack or the person responsible; she has no memories leading up to the attack. The police have no leads at all to help catch the person who did this to her. Ria is getting to know her new neighbors and the surrounding areas, which has cameras everywhere for everyone's safety. The Subdivision only includes a very select few 5 houses all together. Every resident carefully selected, or were they?
Ria feels uneasy in the neighborhood once she see a woman getting strangled in her backyard, but no one seems to believe her, and there is no body. She's the only witness to the supposed murder. Camera's were watched but nothing found. Things quickly turn difficult for Ria when no one believes what she saw. Is Ria crazy? or is something more sinister going on.
Find out more when you read this awesome book!
April 29, 2026
Ria and surgeon husband Leo have moved into a small gated community, made up of five houses. Ria was attacked a year ago, and though recovered she’s still taking her time away from her job, as primary school teacher, while she decides if that’s still what she wants to do. Suffering from insomnia one night she looks outside only to witness a murder. Somehow when she goes outside the body has gone. Leo and the neighbours don’t believe her blame the attack, suggesting it’s a hallucination or a flashback. Then things start to happen, she receives strange messages, neighbours exclude her. Ria begins to question herself, can she trust what she saw.
This is a thriller that kept me hooked. There is a sense of dread, confusion and a questioning of the narrative as told by Ria. It’s hard to know what, or who, to trust. The community is a creepy one, with cracks showing. Ria was an interesting, and at times frustrating, character. I was rooting for her to make sense of the events. Some of the other character were, purposefully, unlikeable. Overall I enjoyed this story.
This is a thriller that kept me hooked. There is a sense of dread, confusion and a questioning of the narrative as told by Ria. It’s hard to know what, or who, to trust. The community is a creepy one, with cracks showing. Ria was an interesting, and at times frustrating, character. I was rooting for her to make sense of the events. Some of the other character were, purposefully, unlikeable. Overall I enjoyed this story.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Would I want to live in Silverleaf Heights? No, thank you!
Ria and Leo move into their new home in Silverleaf. There are only five houses in the gated community, and each home owner has been carefully chosen.
Ria is recovering from being attacked at her flat in London, so this is meant to be a fresh start.
Ria has trouble sleeping, and one night, while she is looking out the window, she sees a woman being attacked, the killed. As she runs outside, there is no one there.
What is going on? How does someone just disappear into thin air?
As Ria starts to ask questions, the neighbours close ranks, telling Ria she must be suffering trauma after her accident.
I found the plot to be quite implausible. It just seemed to me that the author tried to pack in so many twists and turns.
The protagonist is just so annoying. No wonder the neighbours rebuffed her.
The rest of the characters didn't have any redeeming features either. How one person can have so much hold and control over everyone is mind-boggling.
A quick, easy read. Just go with the flow.
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline for the invitation to read this ARC in return for an honest review.
Ria and Leo move into their new home in Silverleaf. There are only five houses in the gated community, and each home owner has been carefully chosen.
Ria is recovering from being attacked at her flat in London, so this is meant to be a fresh start.
Ria has trouble sleeping, and one night, while she is looking out the window, she sees a woman being attacked, the killed. As she runs outside, there is no one there.
What is going on? How does someone just disappear into thin air?
As Ria starts to ask questions, the neighbours close ranks, telling Ria she must be suffering trauma after her accident.
I found the plot to be quite implausible. It just seemed to me that the author tried to pack in so many twists and turns.
The protagonist is just so annoying. No wonder the neighbours rebuffed her.
The rest of the characters didn't have any redeeming features either. How one person can have so much hold and control over everyone is mind-boggling.
A quick, easy read. Just go with the flow.
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline for the invitation to read this ARC in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I Know What I Saw by Kathryn Croft is a thoughtful thriller with an intriguing premise.
The central plot focuses on Ria and her husband Leo. After moving into an exclusive development, Ria witnesses what she believes to be the murder of a woman in her community. Yet with no clear evidence of an attack, and given difficulties in her past, persuading others that anything has happened proves challenging.
The premise is compelling, and the opening is particularly strong. Conflicting accounts from neighbours, alongside the introduction of unsettling WhatsApp messages, build tension effectively. Silverleaf Heights is an interesting community and provides an eerie backdrop for the unfolding events.
However, in several respects the plot and characterisation feel somewhat chaotic. There is an overabundance of deceptions, revelations and general activity between characters, which at times distracts from the central narrative and makes it harder to connect with Ria.
There are engaging moments throughout, and it works well as a holiday read.
The central plot focuses on Ria and her husband Leo. After moving into an exclusive development, Ria witnesses what she believes to be the murder of a woman in her community. Yet with no clear evidence of an attack, and given difficulties in her past, persuading others that anything has happened proves challenging.
The premise is compelling, and the opening is particularly strong. Conflicting accounts from neighbours, alongside the introduction of unsettling WhatsApp messages, build tension effectively. Silverleaf Heights is an interesting community and provides an eerie backdrop for the unfolding events.
However, in several respects the plot and characterisation feel somewhat chaotic. There is an overabundance of deceptions, revelations and general activity between characters, which at times distracts from the central narrative and makes it harder to connect with Ria.
There are engaging moments throughout, and it works well as a holiday read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Talk about gaslighting!! Wow!!
I really felt for Ria, she had a traumatic injury, and nothing in her life seemed to go right.
I am not sure her husband loved her as much as he said he did - but words are easy to utter, it is actions that matter.
This had a slow start in my opinion, but the groundwork and background was being set, and it is worth reading the whole book. The chapters are long though, so it isn't a "one more chapter" before going to sleep kind of book.
The reveals and twists at the end are jaw dropping, but I really cannot believe there wasn't a full police investigation into the deaths, and no one was jailed? Yes it is a novel, but surely someone has to be held accountable?
The community is almost described as a Utopia, but it seems no one was really happy living in that complex.
I enjoyed the book, despite the length of the chapters, but can only award 3/5 stars, there are too many gaps and unanswered questions.
I really felt for Ria, she had a traumatic injury, and nothing in her life seemed to go right.
I am not sure her husband loved her as much as he said he did - but words are easy to utter, it is actions that matter.
This had a slow start in my opinion, but the groundwork and background was being set, and it is worth reading the whole book. The chapters are long though, so it isn't a "one more chapter" before going to sleep kind of book.
The reveals and twists at the end are jaw dropping, but I really cannot believe there wasn't a full police investigation into the deaths, and no one was jailed? Yes it is a novel, but surely someone has to be held accountable?
The community is almost described as a Utopia, but it seems no one was really happy living in that complex.
I enjoyed the book, despite the length of the chapters, but can only award 3/5 stars, there are too many gaps and unanswered questions.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to #NetGalley for the advance copy—although I honestly wish I hadn’t been approved.
This book turned out to be a complete mess of plot and characters. It starts off with an intriguing premise, but as soon as things begin to unfold, everything falls apart. The story is filled with unnecessary drama and pointless secrets that add nothing but confusion.
I really struggled with the main character, Ria. Her constant need to interfere in everyone’s personal business is so damn irritating. At no point does she seriously consider that, after such a major accident, she might be experiencing hallucinations.
None of the characters felt realistic, and the plot made less sense the further it went. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone at all!
This book turned out to be a complete mess of plot and characters. It starts off with an intriguing premise, but as soon as things begin to unfold, everything falls apart. The story is filled with unnecessary drama and pointless secrets that add nothing but confusion.
I really struggled with the main character, Ria. Her constant need to interfere in everyone’s personal business is so damn irritating. At no point does she seriously consider that, after such a major accident, she might be experiencing hallucinations.
None of the characters felt realistic, and the plot made less sense the further it went. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone at all!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Once I'd stopped questioning the life choices/decisions these characters made. I enjoyed this book far more.
I just went with the flow and kept wondering what on earth had happened.
I had some pretty wild theories, and luckily so did the author.
Entertaining, in a twisty way, right up to the last page.
Might just be the book you need for this year's beach holiday.
Thanks to netgalley for the free digital copy.
I just went with the flow and kept wondering what on earth had happened.
I had some pretty wild theories, and luckily so did the author.
Entertaining, in a twisty way, right up to the last page.
Might just be the book you need for this year's beach holiday.
Thanks to netgalley for the free digital copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Another brilliant book by Kathryn Croft. Ria is awake one night when she witnessed the murder if a women but all the neighbours and even her husband try to convince her this is not the case. Ria is not one to go with the flow and continues to seek answers. This puts her in danger The neighbours of Silverleaf appear to be extremely close but is this really the case or are there other things at play.
This book has so many twists so expect the unexpected
Brilliant read
This book has so many twists so expect the unexpected
Brilliant read
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Many thanks to netgalley, the author and the publisher for approving my request to read this book.
I loved this one, kept me gripped from the first page to the very last. I thoroughly enjoyed the multiple twists that were thrown my way and was delighted that there were a few in there to surprise me!
This book would make an excellent holiday read and I'd definitely recommend it to others especially fans of this particular genre.
I loved this one, kept me gripped from the first page to the very last. I thoroughly enjoyed the multiple twists that were thrown my way and was delighted that there were a few in there to surprise me!
This book would make an excellent holiday read and I'd definitely recommend it to others especially fans of this particular genre.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a rollercoaster! A lot of twists and turns with an ending that kept me guessing! My only complaint is I found the character of Ria a bit annoying with how she kept getting deeper and deeper into the oddities (a nice way of putting it) of her community. Highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and Headline for the ARC. All opinions are my own. Rating: 4 stars, expected publication date 04 Jun 26 (a perfect beach read!)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a face paced domestic thriller, set in a cul-de-sac neighborhood where you are always wondering about your neighbors. It had me guessing and wondering what was the real truth. It was laced with layers of secrecy and I was here for it! It’s my second book by the author and I really enjoy reading her work.
April 27, 2026
Parts of the story felt a bit slow at times and the plot became quite overcrowded with twists and subplots, which made it feel slightly confusing rather than suspenseful. Some elements felt a little unnecessary and took away from the overall flow of the book
It was an okay read and an easy one to get through, but not as gripping as I’d hoped it to be🤷🏻♀️
It was an okay read and an easy one to get through, but not as gripping as I’d hoped it to be🤷🏻♀️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A good psychological thriller that has you questioning everyone and everything. The writing style makes it easy to get invested in the boom and Ria is a really good character. It is all a bit far fetched but it’s a novel so you sort of let that slide. I wish there had been a few more questions answered by the ending but it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What a book from the beginning until the great ending from this author, full of twists, lies and deceit.
I have read many books from this author but this is her yet in my opinion and I have no hesitation in recommending.
I have read many books from this author but this is her yet in my opinion and I have no hesitation in recommending.
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