Three Days Earlier

by Lynn Walker

Rachel Sharpe sees things. Dreadful things. When she locks eyes with someone, it hits her like a jolt of electricity—an ominous sense of impending doom for that person. She doesn’t always know what tragedy will strike them, only that it won't be good.

To survive, she avoids eye contact at all costs and keeps relationships limited to a few “safe” people—and her tracking dog, Ruby. She thought Aaron, a man she couldn’t resist, might be safe too, until she actually sees the tumor behind his eyes. Three months later, he is dead from brain cancer.

Now Rachel is panicked. What if she didn’t sense Aaron’s cancer—what if she caused it?

Then comes her most chilling vision yet: the busser at a local restaurant is stalking women. Three weeks later, a woman last seen outside that same restaurant disappears.

Rachel is desperate to prove that she isn’t the source of these horrors and to help police find the missing woman … before it’s too late.

Genres: Thriller, Mystery

320 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2025

About the author

LYNN WALKER is the author of the best-selling books, Midnight Calling: A Memoir of a Drug Smuggler's Daughter and Breaking Midnight: A True Story. Her debut novel is Three Days Earlier: A Psychological Thriller.

For many years, Lynn worked with high school students whose parents were drug addicts & alcoholics. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family.

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Reviews

[Julie Larham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Considering this is a debut novel by Lynn Walker, it was very good.

I'm not 100% sure of the scent detecting by Rachel's dog and whether it would be detected as described after so long, but this didn't detract from the story.

My attention was held from being to end. I hope they'll be more books featuring Rachel and her premonitions and her blossoming romance with Chris. I'll just have to wait and see!

[Kathleen Riggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant First Fiction Novel. Three Days Earlier by Lynn Walker is an absolutely gripping and emotional read. I was hooked from page one! Having followed Lynn through all her ARCs, I was so excited for her first fiction book, and she’s absolutely nailed it. Her storytelling is powerful, the characters feel so real, and the emotion leaps off every page. It’s hard to believe this is her debut in fiction — the pacing, the twists, and the depth of feeling are all spot on. Lynn Walker is a fabulous author who continues to amaze me with every book she writes. Three Days Earlier is a stunning start to her fiction journey, and I cannot wait to see wha t she creates next! Thanks to Lyn Walker for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily

[JWo1855 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rachel has always experienced premonitions, but after surviving an accident where her mom died the frequency of them increased.

She doesn’t know when they will happen, but she finds that not making eye contact with people seems to help keep the glimpses into the future at bay.

Lynn Walker does an amazing job of putting the reader inside of Rachel’s head. We experience her struggles of preventing the premonitions & attempts of dealing with them when they happen.

Lynn did a great nod of introducing just enough characters to make you feel like you’ve got things figured out. Her ability to muddy the waters kept me on my toes as I rode the Rachel roller coaster.

Walker was able to ratchet up the intensity that kept my head spinning (in a good way).

I won Three Days Earlier in a Goodreads Giveaway, but this review is my own.

[Beth Larson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would of given a 4 star rating but the misspelled words and the horrible grammar kinda put me off at times. Besides that, it was a good storyline.

[Ang Fleming · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable book. Lite Thriller …

I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway. I had not read anything by this author before. I really enjoyed the book for the most part. The book started out pretty light but halfway through it really started to build up and get more intriguing and tense. I really liked the twist at the end.

The not so great parts for me:
Proofreading was not good. There were a lot of spelling errors.
I really did not enjoy the graphic description of s*xual abuse of a child in one chapter. It could’ve been briefly implied without being so disgustingly graphic, and would have still been effective in telling the story.
Some things in the story could have been made a little more clear (without giving spoilers) - it was never really explained how one person factored into the story. I finished the book wondering in a little confused about that. You will understand if you read it. Overall, it was an enjoyable book. I just think that it could have went through editing one more time to shape it up.

[Chrystina · Rating 1 out of 5]

Three Days Earlier is a quick, readable story with an interesting premise, but the execution ultimately fell short for me. The plot itself was passable and had moments that hinted at emotional depth and intrigue, which kept me turning the pages out of curiosity.

Unfortunately, the writing style significantly detracted from the experience. Much of the prose read like online fan fiction rather than a professionally edited novel. The dialogue and narration often felt simplistic, and the book was littered with spelling and grammatical errors that repeatedly pulled me out of the story. These issues made it difficult to fully engage with the characters or take key moments seriously.

With stronger editing and more polished writing, this could have been a much more enjoyable read. As it stands, it may appeal to very casual readers, but those looking for refined storytelling and clean prose may find it disappointing.

[Korin friedrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three Days Earlier is the kind of psychological thriller that quietly gets under your skin and refuses to let go. Lynn Walker delivers a deeply original premise and executes it with tension, restraint, and emotional intelligence. Rachel Sharpe is an unforgettable protagonist vulnerable, complex, and achingly human and her “visions” create a constant sense of unease that builds page by page. I found myself holding my breath more than once.

What impressed me most was how grounded the story feels despite its chilling concept. The emotional weight, the moral questions, and the creeping dread are beautifully balanced with sharp pacing and believable characters. This book doesn’t rely on shock alone it lingers because it makes you think. A gripping, smart thriller that stays with you long after you finish reading.

[AliceAnn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book from the Goodreads Giveaways.
This book was okay. I had a hard time connecting with the main character. I usually enjoy reading about characters with psychic abilities, but this one didn't particularly work for me. I did appreciate that she sought a therapist and that part of the story flowed well. I am confused by the plot twist at the end. Not that it wouldn't have made sense for the character, but the timeline and logistics didn't add up in my mind. I did really enjoy the dog, Ruby, and her search and rescue training. Overall, I doubt if I would seek out other books by this author.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book from Goodreads.

Three Days Earlier sounded like my kind of book but I had a hard time connecting with it. Rachel has premonitions that always come true and usually involve bad things happening to those involved.

The beginning didn't make much sense. Why was her boss mentioned having a fire at their house? Then the premonition with her boyfriend dying from a brain tumor seemed out of place.

Rachel has a premonition about a busser abducting a woman. She is a lawyer. She should know she can't just tell the police she has ESP and expect them to believe her. The pacing of the story was hard to follow but it has good bones. It just wasn't for me.

[Jami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating Thriller!

This was the first book I’ve read by this author, and it’s marketed as a thriller. Overall, it was an engaging read with a solid pace and an effective plot twist that I genuinely did not anticipate. While some elements followed familiar genre conventions, the twist added a fresh layer that elevated the story for me. I was pleasantly surprised by how it all came together and would be interested in reading more from this author to see how their work develops.

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was actually fun read, genuinely wished it was a series and had more books because I actually really like Rachel. Not too sure on how I feel about Chris but I loved the therapist Glen.

I will say that ending with Patrick, wow was not expecting that and now im..a little boggled (in a good way!)

I don't know if this author plans to write anymore of this character/world but they did the ending in a way its satisfying if it ends here but can make another books (or more im down)

[Camille Robbins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really surprised me, I had no expectations for it when I started it but really enjoyed it! The author did a great job of making us think that one character was another when trying to figure out who did it. At first I was worried that the main character was making it all up in her head. Overall great quick and easy read!

Also first book ever read on a Kindle! Shout out to Thomas’s kindle!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read

Normally I would give this a 3 because I didn’t really connect with the main character and the pace was a bit slow (for me) but gave it a 4 because I liked the premise of the book, the twists were great, and once you got past the first few chapters the pace quickened. This is a 1st book I’ve read from this author and look forward to seeing what else she writes.

#goodreadsgiveaway

[jamie Wyatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first book by Lynn Walker and I am looking forward to reading many more. This book is very good I loved her Characters and the plot. It will definitely keep you interested in reading more n more the twists n turns you think you know what’s next but you don’t! A must read for Thriller lovers!😁

[Kaylen Trejo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is my first book by Lynn Walker; I actually won a kindle copy in a Goodreads giveaway. Thank you for the opportunity!
My honest thoughts on it? I think I liked the overall idea of this book more than the actual execution. The verbiage didn't flow very well for me; it felt stiff and unnatural. Overall, I thought it was okay, but there were a couple of times I thought I'd DNF. 😬

[Margo Haydu-Givoni · Rating 5 out of 5]

three days earlier: a psychological thriller

Your above book Lynn walker has kept me on the edge of my seat for the last 42 hrs. Couldnt sleep or eat, I was fixated. Every word, sentence captivity me. Well written and thought out, await hearing of another thriller by you. Ruby & Rachel and the busser, Chris (cop), Wayne & Patrick with their fantasies & Alicia kidnapped……

[Gloria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like this is a book you can re-read and still find details you may have missed. There are a few instances where I actually felt uncomfortable or nervous, which gives to the details the author created that you can visually and physically feel it. Slightly intense in some portions and the ending - shocking. Pay attention. *won as a giveaway and would recommend or gift*

[Georgia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful mystery

This was a great mystery novel with a psychic spin on classical detective work. I enjoyed the whole plot and the twists and turns. Surprise ending had me smiling and hoping for a sequel. This is great read for fans of mystery and suspense.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It had an interesting twist with both the main character, Rachel, having increasingly detailed premonitions about horrible things happening to people. She ends up using her rescue dog, Ruby, to help in an investigation. It was a fast read that was hard to put down.

[Jennie H · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won the kindle version of this book from a Goodreads giveaway. This book started out very slow so I moved on to other books before deciding to come back to it. I’m glad I did. The pace picked up and it had twists and turns I wasn’t expecting.

[Bre · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was fantastic, it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The author did a great job of misdirecting the reader and even when I felt so sure I knew the twist I turned out to be wrong. Definitely give this book and author a try!

[Bonnie L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

clairvoyant or ESP?

This book left me curious every time I read another chapter! I had no clue what was happening to this young woman…I felt sorry for her! This book will keep your attention right to the end!

[Kimberley H · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Wow of a story! A fast paced page turner that not only keeps one guessing, but is interesting as well. I liked learning about dog training and ESP. Also getting into the minds of disturbed individuals, as well as a touch of romance. Twists and turns lead to a stunning conclusion.

[Julie Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! Fast paced and kept me wondering

[Chloe Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gripping psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Lynn Walker masterfully blends suspense, moral tension, and vivid character dilemmas, making it impossible to put down.

[Jean C Wilcox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you for my advance copy in the Goodreads giveaway. I really enjoyed this book - a real page turner.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

ESP and crime solving! Loved it! I’m hoping there will be more to come. #goodreadsgiveaway

[Krystal Nowak · Rating 4 out of 5]

great.

Great once you get past the first 10 chapters. The twist at the end of 67 i didn't see coming

[Betty Stoneking]

it was really good book

[Larz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Completely creeped me out and made me look over my shoulder