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Three Days Earlier
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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.
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.
342 pages, Paperback
Published October 23, 2025
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About the author
Lynn Walker
4 books151 followersLYNN 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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February 5, 2026
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!
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!
October 25, 2025
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
December 15, 2025
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.
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.
January 24, 2026
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.
March 4, 2026
You just know when you know.
Rachel Sharpe would just love to send back a psychological gift that has been bestowed upon her since she was a young girl. "Return to Sender" would suit her just fine. Rachel has unwanted waves of premonitions that sit upon her emotions at unexpected times. This ESP jolts her in just passing next to someone. Complete strangers. No rhyme nor reason. It hits like a ton of bricks.
Rachel is seeing a counselor, but she's afraid to tell him about her ESP for fear that she will be labeled.
She feels desperate and helpless. But then Rachel has enrolled herself and her dog, Ruby, into search and recover classes in order to become certified to help others. Humans have about one million scent receptors while dogs have over 600 million receptors. Ruby becomes a scent dynamo and Rachel has learned to give Ruby signals and monitor her.
One evening while at her favorite Italian restaurant with her father, Rachel bumps into a busser who had just refilled their water glasses. Rachel is zapped with an ominous visual about this guy. He's dangerous. Then a woman goes missing the next day. Rachel is convinced that it is the busser.
But how does she convey her premonition without sounding like a lunatic? The police believe the woman was taken by a sexual predator. Rachel eyes Ruby. Maybe, just maybe, there is something that they can do. Dangerous, but determined.
Three Days Earlier is a surprising little gem of a read. Sure there were some potholes here and there, but the bulk of it was high tension and antennae at high alert. You'll come to feel for Rachel and you'll take quite the liking for Ruby. Lynn Walker goes deep into the thought processes of the mentally unbalanced who hide in the bushes waiting for their prey. It's their inner dialogue that will raise hairs.
Take this one out for a spin and see what you think. It will definitely get your attention.
Rachel Sharpe would just love to send back a psychological gift that has been bestowed upon her since she was a young girl. "Return to Sender" would suit her just fine. Rachel has unwanted waves of premonitions that sit upon her emotions at unexpected times. This ESP jolts her in just passing next to someone. Complete strangers. No rhyme nor reason. It hits like a ton of bricks.
Rachel is seeing a counselor, but she's afraid to tell him about her ESP for fear that she will be labeled.
She feels desperate and helpless. But then Rachel has enrolled herself and her dog, Ruby, into search and recover classes in order to become certified to help others. Humans have about one million scent receptors while dogs have over 600 million receptors. Ruby becomes a scent dynamo and Rachel has learned to give Ruby signals and monitor her.
One evening while at her favorite Italian restaurant with her father, Rachel bumps into a busser who had just refilled their water glasses. Rachel is zapped with an ominous visual about this guy. He's dangerous. Then a woman goes missing the next day. Rachel is convinced that it is the busser.
But how does she convey her premonition without sounding like a lunatic? The police believe the woman was taken by a sexual predator. Rachel eyes Ruby. Maybe, just maybe, there is something that they can do. Dangerous, but determined.
Three Days Earlier is a surprising little gem of a read. Sure there were some potholes here and there, but the bulk of it was high tension and antennae at high alert. You'll come to feel for Rachel and you'll take quite the liking for Ruby. Lynn Walker goes deep into the thought processes of the mentally unbalanced who hide in the bushes waiting for their prey. It's their inner dialogue that will raise hairs.
Take this one out for a spin and see what you think. It will definitely get your attention.
February 10, 2026
I absolutely devoured this book.
The premise grabbed me immediately, but it was the execution that kept me glued. Rachel’s ability isn’t just creepy—it’s emotionally exhausting, and the constant fear that she might be responsible for the tragedies she sees made the story so much heavier than I expected. That tension never lets up.
Rachel felt incredibly real. Her anxiety, isolation, and grief hit hard, and her relationship with her dog Ruby was such a grounding presence in an otherwise dark story. The loss of Aaron actually hurt, and it raised the stakes in a way that made everything after feel urgent and personal.
Once the missing woman storyline kicks in, I couldn’t stop reading. Every interaction felt loaded, every moment uneasy. I kept hoping Rachel was wrong while also knowing she couldn’t be—and that dread followed me straight through to the end.
This isn’t just a fast thriller; it’s one that sticks with you. I finished it feeling unsettled, emotional, and already wanting to talk about it with someone.
If you like dark, psychological thrillers with a supernatural edge and a protagonist you instantly care about, don’t even think twice—just read it.
January 20, 2026
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.
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.
January 19, 2026
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.
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.
January 8, 2026
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.
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.
February 22, 2026
This taut psychological thriller features a protagonist with a unique extrasensory gift of being able to see into the future of a person she is looking at, touching, or in otherwise close contact with. It is a gift that is more like a curse, dooming Rachel Sharpe to a life lived within herself, rather than with others. She avoids eye contact and close relationships with people, always fearful that her "gift" will make her see things she can't unsee.
She has such a close encounter with a waiter at a restaurant, only this time her "gift" makes her see something he does rather than something that happens to him. Rachel is also beginning to fear that instead of just seeing the future, she is somehow causing it.
Great thriller with good pacing, character development, and plot structure.
She has such a close encounter with a waiter at a restaurant, only this time her "gift" makes her see something he does rather than something that happens to him. Rachel is also beginning to fear that instead of just seeing the future, she is somehow causing it.
Great thriller with good pacing, character development, and plot structure.
March 2, 2026
I wish we could give half stars; I liked this book, but I didn't REALLY like it. 3 1/2 stars.
The main character in the book is likeable which is important to me in a story.
She can look someone in the eye and tell if something bad is going to happen to them.
Or in another case in this book, if they will do harm to someone else.
Rachel is a single gal who doesn't like to get close to people, in fear of her seeing something bad happening to them. But here is where I couldn't give this book more stars.
She has a best friend; she has a boyfriend and later in the book she is attracted to another man. So it kind of a paradox for what goes on in the book. And for the dog lovers she has a dog whom she is teaching to be a rescue dog. So that adds to the story also.
The story was good; it was a fast read for me. I liked it.
The main character in the book is likeable which is important to me in a story.
She can look someone in the eye and tell if something bad is going to happen to them.
Or in another case in this book, if they will do harm to someone else.
Rachel is a single gal who doesn't like to get close to people, in fear of her seeing something bad happening to them. But here is where I couldn't give this book more stars.
She has a best friend; she has a boyfriend and later in the book she is attracted to another man. So it kind of a paradox for what goes on in the book. And for the dog lovers she has a dog whom she is teaching to be a rescue dog. So that adds to the story also.
The story was good; it was a fast read for me. I liked it.
November 30, 2025
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.
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.
December 21, 2025
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.
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.
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January 20, 2026
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.
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.
November 21, 2025
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)
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)
January 10, 2026
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!
Also first book ever read on a Kindle! Shout out to Thomas’s kindle!
January 19, 2026
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
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
November 28, 2025
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!😁
January 8, 2026
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. 😬
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. 😬
January 12, 2026
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……
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……
February 25, 2026
Okay so that was a wild ride! It was engaging and thrilling. So I definitely had fun reading this!
However, did this book go through any rounds of editing?? So many typos and errors! Definitely took me out of the story each time I came across one, which was frustrating.
Also the scene about childhood sexual abuse did not have to be as graphic as it was, that was awful.
However, did this book go through any rounds of editing?? So many typos and errors! Definitely took me out of the story each time I came across one, which was frustrating.
Also the scene about childhood sexual abuse did not have to be as graphic as it was, that was awful.
November 21, 2025
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.
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.
December 28, 2025
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.
January 11, 2026
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.
January 16, 2026
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!
January 24, 2026
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!
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!
January 29, 2026
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.
February 12, 2026
*won a copy via Goodreads Giveaways*
3.5⭐️
Interesting and original premise. However, about a quarter of the way in it felt a little repetitive and as if it were slightly dragging. It was an entertaining read, but did not fully captivate me.
3.5⭐️
Interesting and original premise. However, about a quarter of the way in it felt a little repetitive and as if it were slightly dragging. It was an entertaining read, but did not fully captivate me.
February 16, 2026
Great thriller!
I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway.
For an ARC, it had few errors. The storyline was quite suspenseful. It had a surprise character identified at the end, as well. The ending was good but open-ended. I recommend it.
I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway.
For an ARC, it had few errors. The storyline was quite suspenseful. It had a surprise character identified at the end, as well. The ending was good but open-ended. I recommend it.
February 22, 2026
Brilliant
Love love loved this book , keeps you guessing all the way through ,and the ending was superb 👌
It's such a good storyline I had a hard time putting it down. Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
Love love loved this book , keeps you guessing all the way through ,and the ending was superb 👌
It's such a good storyline I had a hard time putting it down. Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
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