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My Missing Boy
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime, but it’s turned into a nightmare — my son is missing.
My son Cam is going to be a baseball star. He’s only thirteen but this trip is a huge opportunity for him. There are scouts from all the major baseball teams at this tournament. He is the one to watch.
The night before the tournament starts, Cam’s bed is found empty.
Everyone is a suspect.
People are always jealous of him — other kids, other parents. Even his own father.
Anyone could have taken him.
The police start digging into every corner of our lives. They want to know everything about us. Everything about our relationship. Every secret we’ve kept from each other.
They’re going to find out what I did.
My son Cam is going to be a baseball star. He’s only thirteen but this trip is a huge opportunity for him. There are scouts from all the major baseball teams at this tournament. He is the one to watch.
The night before the tournament starts, Cam’s bed is found empty.
Everyone is a suspect.
People are always jealous of him — other kids, other parents. Even his own father.
Anyone could have taken him.
The police start digging into every corner of our lives. They want to know everything about us. Everything about our relationship. Every secret we’ve kept from each other.
They’re going to find out what I did.
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First published July 6, 2023
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February 10, 2026
This had so much potential, and if this was the first fisher book I’ve read I would probably have loved it much more. Buuuuut, since I’ve read another before that had some very similar plot twists (the diary who was actually written by someone else) I knew immediately who the culprit was, since she was the only one with enough knowledge to know the main character’s secret. Other than that I liked how it all played out, but the excitement wasn’t there due to me knowing who was behind it all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 19, 2025
Ok listen on audible. Bit unbelievable towards the end. But unfortunately it’s let down by the narrators. Their voices just grated on me.
December 10, 2025
I did not enjoy this at all. It was a free audible. The narrator voices were so annoying. Also, the southern accents were waaaaay off target. It managed to be both contrived and predictable. Do not recommend.
January 9, 2026
The overall narration of this book was not great. The male narrator sounded very familiar and I liked his best, but there were odd mispronunciations throughout the book. The storyline was kind of all over the place. It was free on audible so I can’t complain too much. I finished it, and there was a decent twist.
December 31, 2025
WTF! These twists have twists! 🤯📚😱
Just when I thought I had it figured out—NOPE. Plot twist on top of plot twist!
Just when I thought I had it figured out—NOPE. Plot twist on top of plot twist!
March 6, 2026
This book is honestly unbearable. I would rather shove bamboo sticks under my fingernails than keep listening to it.
D. L. Fisher really needs to slow down. Instead of publishing three books a year, maybe focus on writing one truly good one. I actually believe she’s capable of it, which is why this is so frustrating.
I tried My Missing Boy as an audiobook and couldn’t even make it past 1 hour and 40 minutes. And I’m someone who almost never quits books. My rule is that once I start something, I finish it—even if it’s terrible. This is my first DNF in at least four years.
The problem isn’t the premise. The problem is the endless, suffocating over-detailing of things that do not matter. I enjoy when authors explore a character’s thoughts and motivations, but Fisher doesn’t explore—she wanders aimlessly into pointless tangents that add nothing to the story.
What’s worse is that if you’ve read her other books, the pattern becomes painfully obvious. I started with The Stepson, which I actually liked. Yes, it was a little redundant and overly explanatory, but it was still entertaining. After three books, though, the formula is impossible to ignore.
The first hour and a half of this book basically goes like this:
• “Look at me, I have the most perfect, gorgeous husband in the world. Also, I’m rich.”
• “I have a massive life-changing secret that no one knows about.”
• “But I can’t talk to my perfect husband about my suspicions because he’ll think I’m crazy.”
• “Also, here’s my unbelievably perfect friend—the kind of woman every man wants. Perfect body, perfect hair, perfect everything.”
If this sounds familiar, it’s because it is. It’s the same dynamic she already used in The Stepson and The Widower, just recycled with slightly different names.
At some point it stops feeling like storytelling and starts feeling like copy-paste writing with decorative adjectives.
If you enjoy extremely repetitive thrillers filled with unnecessary detail, you might like this. But for me it was exhausting, frustrating, and honestly ridiculous.
Congratulations, My Missing Boy: you broke a four-year streak and became my first DNF in ages.
If I have to hear one more time about Susan perfect melons I swear I'm going to scream
D. L. Fisher really needs to slow down. Instead of publishing three books a year, maybe focus on writing one truly good one. I actually believe she’s capable of it, which is why this is so frustrating.
I tried My Missing Boy as an audiobook and couldn’t even make it past 1 hour and 40 minutes. And I’m someone who almost never quits books. My rule is that once I start something, I finish it—even if it’s terrible. This is my first DNF in at least four years.
The problem isn’t the premise. The problem is the endless, suffocating over-detailing of things that do not matter. I enjoy when authors explore a character’s thoughts and motivations, but Fisher doesn’t explore—she wanders aimlessly into pointless tangents that add nothing to the story.
What’s worse is that if you’ve read her other books, the pattern becomes painfully obvious. I started with The Stepson, which I actually liked. Yes, it was a little redundant and overly explanatory, but it was still entertaining. After three books, though, the formula is impossible to ignore.
The first hour and a half of this book basically goes like this:
• “Look at me, I have the most perfect, gorgeous husband in the world. Also, I’m rich.”
• “I have a massive life-changing secret that no one knows about.”
• “But I can’t talk to my perfect husband about my suspicions because he’ll think I’m crazy.”
• “Also, here’s my unbelievably perfect friend—the kind of woman every man wants. Perfect body, perfect hair, perfect everything.”
If this sounds familiar, it’s because it is. It’s the same dynamic she already used in The Stepson and The Widower, just recycled with slightly different names.
At some point it stops feeling like storytelling and starts feeling like copy-paste writing with decorative adjectives.
If you enjoy extremely repetitive thrillers filled with unnecessary detail, you might like this. But for me it was exhausting, frustrating, and honestly ridiculous.
Congratulations, My Missing Boy: you broke a four-year streak and became my first DNF in ages.
If I have to hear one more time about Susan perfect melons I swear I'm going to scream
January 6, 2026
It was free on audible so why not.
Unfortunately, I was disappointed 🫣 it was very predictable. It didn’t have any ‘wow’ moments for me. I had it figured it out before the damn detectives. The ‘twists’ weren’t really twists for me. Everyone was very unlikable and irritating.
If you read it or listen to it. I hope you like it !
Unfortunately, I was disappointed 🫣 it was very predictable. It didn’t have any ‘wow’ moments for me. I had it figured it out before the damn detectives. The ‘twists’ weren’t really twists for me. Everyone was very unlikable and irritating.
If you read it or listen to it. I hope you like it !
July 10, 2026
This was a fun, fast thriller that I flew through. The short chapters and constant cliffhangers definitely kept me saying, "Okay...just one more chapter."
It starts with 13-year-old Cam disappearing from his hotel room the night before a big baseball tournament, and I really liked how the competitive youth sports world added to the tension.
My only real complaint is that the ending went a little wild. It felt like there were twist after twist after twist, and by the time everything was revealed, it got pretty over-the-top. I was definitely rolling with it by that point.
Overall, I had a good time with it. If you're looking for a quick popcorn thriller that's easy to binge over a weekend, this one's worth picking up. Just be ready to suspend your disbelief a bit by the end.
It starts with 13-year-old Cam disappearing from his hotel room the night before a big baseball tournament, and I really liked how the competitive youth sports world added to the tension.
My only real complaint is that the ending went a little wild. It felt like there were twist after twist after twist, and by the time everything was revealed, it got pretty over-the-top. I was definitely rolling with it by that point.
Overall, I had a good time with it. If you're looking for a quick popcorn thriller that's easy to binge over a weekend, this one's worth picking up. Just be ready to suspend your disbelief a bit by the end.
February 13, 2024
4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
* Thank you to the author for a copy of this ARC
Wow! Another hit for me by this author. Another book of hers where I have no idea what is going on and everyone is crazy unreliable all the way until the last page.
I found the ending to be a little unbelievable... until the last page and was like 🤯
You get:
• Unreliable characters/narrators
• Who did it?
• Missing child
• Fast pace
• Shorter read
• Twist & turns
• Great ending
If you haven't given this author a chance, you really should!
* Thank you to the author for a copy of this ARC
Wow! Another hit for me by this author. Another book of hers where I have no idea what is going on and everyone is crazy unreliable all the way until the last page.
I found the ending to be a little unbelievable... until the last page and was like 🤯
You get:
• Unreliable characters/narrators
• Who did it?
• Missing child
• Fast pace
• Shorter read
• Twist & turns
• Great ending
If you haven't given this author a chance, you really should!
February 10, 2026
Mmmm they were all pretty insufferable.
September 11, 2023
Win Lose Or Die is all about baseball, secrets and revenge.
Gabby and Greg Rizzo seems to have it all. They live on a gorgeous neighborhood surrounded by friends. Their only son Cameron is a baseball prodigy. Everything about their life seems perfect. But, deeper and darker secrets lie beneath the surface. When they embark on a journey to an elite baseball tournament for their son, they both know this could be the end for their marriage. Both parties know they need to talk, but when Cameron goes missing all bets are off the time. Which of their secrets has come back to haunt them?
I thought this book was really good. I enjoyed the dual POV between Gabby and Greg. It really put you in their positions as you read. I feel like there was a high level of emotion and suspense that carried throughout the novel. I especially liked the almost locked-room feeling of it all.
I did feel like the end tied up with a LOT of coincidences. It didn’t all feel necessarily believable, but it was interesting and unexpected. I did not see the final twist coming which I enjoyed.
I also felt like the setting was almost an afterthought to the novel. If it’s going to be set at an old plantation style hotel, that should be more of a part of the story than it was.
Overall, I really really liked this book. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is a sports fan and enjoys thrillers.
Gabby and Greg Rizzo seems to have it all. They live on a gorgeous neighborhood surrounded by friends. Their only son Cameron is a baseball prodigy. Everything about their life seems perfect. But, deeper and darker secrets lie beneath the surface. When they embark on a journey to an elite baseball tournament for their son, they both know this could be the end for their marriage. Both parties know they need to talk, but when Cameron goes missing all bets are off the time. Which of their secrets has come back to haunt them?
I thought this book was really good. I enjoyed the dual POV between Gabby and Greg. It really put you in their positions as you read. I feel like there was a high level of emotion and suspense that carried throughout the novel. I especially liked the almost locked-room feeling of it all.
I did feel like the end tied up with a LOT of coincidences. It didn’t all feel necessarily believable, but it was interesting and unexpected. I did not see the final twist coming which I enjoyed.
I also felt like the setting was almost an afterthought to the novel. If it’s going to be set at an old plantation style hotel, that should be more of a part of the story than it was.
Overall, I really really liked this book. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is a sports fan and enjoys thrillers.
October 2, 2023
Holy debut !! Yes yes this is a debut and it's absolutely AMAZING. This is how you do a domestic thriller 👏👏👏👏 It was highly suspenseful, mysterious, drama filled, secrets galore, unreliable characters, it had it all!
Sit down, pick up a drink and be prepared to be completely sucked in from the first page to the last, this was the perfect popcorn thriller to start my October month!! The writing will drag you in and consume you. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time, I couldn't put it down. Fisher has some serious storytelling skills, I am entirely sold, anything she writes I'll read!
The plot was intricately constructed, giving you little pieces here and there. Once the twists start coming, hold on to your seat. I was shocked at how everything tied up. I just adored this one!!
If you're looking for the perfect domestic popcorn thriller to fill your October reads, don't miss you on this one !
Sit down, pick up a drink and be prepared to be completely sucked in from the first page to the last, this was the perfect popcorn thriller to start my October month!! The writing will drag you in and consume you. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time, I couldn't put it down. Fisher has some serious storytelling skills, I am entirely sold, anything she writes I'll read!
The plot was intricately constructed, giving you little pieces here and there. Once the twists start coming, hold on to your seat. I was shocked at how everything tied up. I just adored this one!!
If you're looking for the perfect domestic popcorn thriller to fill your October reads, don't miss you on this one !
July 8, 2026
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: I was rocking with this book until it got too convoluted and became something else beyond the story we were fed for the first 3/4 of the book.
Premise: A family is attending a baseball tournament where scouts from top baseball teams will be in attendance. Cam, age 13, is very talented and possibly had a future in baseball. The night before the tournament Cam disappears. No one knows where he js and everyone is a suspect. Police begin uncovering hidden tensions and past actions within his family.
Review: I was rocking with this book until it got too convoluted and became something else beyond the story we were fed for the first 3/4 of the book.
Premise: A family is attending a baseball tournament where scouts from top baseball teams will be in attendance. Cam, age 13, is very talented and possibly had a future in baseball. The night before the tournament Cam disappears. No one knows where he js and everyone is a suspect. Police begin uncovering hidden tensions and past actions within his family.
March 8, 2026
2.5⭐️
July 11, 2026
Audiobook: it was alright, voices were kinda annoying. Pretty predictable as-well!
January 16, 2026
SPOILER:
for real
What do you know? Another story where the “best friend” is the bad guy! This felt like the same story as the first book published, just with different characters and an older child. It was fun having two POV’s in the book, but other than that it just wasn’t that good. The plot twists don’t twist, it was very obvious who the bad guy was. I will say that I didn’t predict the connection to the main characters that drove her rage, so I was glad that it finally made sense at the end.
for real
What do you know? Another story where the “best friend” is the bad guy! This felt like the same story as the first book published, just with different characters and an older child. It was fun having two POV’s in the book, but other than that it just wasn’t that good. The plot twists don’t twist, it was very obvious who the bad guy was. I will say that I didn’t predict the connection to the main characters that drove her rage, so I was glad that it finally made sense at the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 21, 2023
"I can almost pretend that we don't have more issues between us than Sports Illustrated...Almost"
There are so many freaking issues between Gabby and Greg that reading Win Lose Or Die by brilliant storytelling author D.L.Fisher left me an anxiety ridden mess until the end...almost.
Gabby and Greg really need to communicate but they have more conversations in their heads than with each other. They are hoping this weekend away, watching their 13 year old son, baseball phenom Cameron, play in the finals will give them a chance to reconnect as a couple. All that hope is gone when Cameron goes missing and the list of suspects is as long as Gabby and Greg's lies to one another.
The dual POV made my head spin. Starting with Gabby, I think what a jerk Greg is to her. Then it's Greg's turn and I think woah Gabby has some serious issues. Bring in the neighbors, best friends, the ultra competitive parents of Cameron's teammates, including he's self serving coach, and my head exploded with all the twists, guilty characters, and the paranoid distrust between Gabby and Greg.
I want to tell you all the crazy things but this is one of those tension filled, edge of your seat, roller coaster twisty domestic thrillers that needs you to go in knowing as little as possible. I didn't even know who to root for, except for Cameron, as my own paranoia took over.
The writer's ability to build up the nail biting tension, will have you screaming at the wild reveals, and then quickly turning the pages as you stay up until dawn for the final inning. Which brings me to the end. The last sentence. It left me stunned and proved this author is the next up to bat for Queen of Thrillers and no doubt she wins the title.
I received a free copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
There are so many freaking issues between Gabby and Greg that reading Win Lose Or Die by brilliant storytelling author D.L.Fisher left me an anxiety ridden mess until the end...almost.
Gabby and Greg really need to communicate but they have more conversations in their heads than with each other. They are hoping this weekend away, watching their 13 year old son, baseball phenom Cameron, play in the finals will give them a chance to reconnect as a couple. All that hope is gone when Cameron goes missing and the list of suspects is as long as Gabby and Greg's lies to one another.
The dual POV made my head spin. Starting with Gabby, I think what a jerk Greg is to her. Then it's Greg's turn and I think woah Gabby has some serious issues. Bring in the neighbors, best friends, the ultra competitive parents of Cameron's teammates, including he's self serving coach, and my head exploded with all the twists, guilty characters, and the paranoid distrust between Gabby and Greg.
I want to tell you all the crazy things but this is one of those tension filled, edge of your seat, roller coaster twisty domestic thrillers that needs you to go in knowing as little as possible. I didn't even know who to root for, except for Cameron, as my own paranoia took over.
The writer's ability to build up the nail biting tension, will have you screaming at the wild reveals, and then quickly turning the pages as you stay up until dawn for the final inning. Which brings me to the end. The last sentence. It left me stunned and proved this author is the next up to bat for Queen of Thrillers and no doubt she wins the title.
I received a free copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
July 2, 2026
My Missing Boy ~~ D.L. Fisher 👦⚾🚨😱📚🎧
My Missing Boy ~~ D.L. Fisher 👦⚾🚨😱📚🎧 ~~ This psychological thriller had me hooked from the very first chapter! 😳 Cam is only thirteen years old and on the verge of becoming a baseball star. A prestigious tournament could change his future forever…but when he disappears the night before the tournament begins, everyone’s life is turned upside down. ⚾🏨🚔
As the investigation unfolds, secrets begin coming to light, and it quickly becomes clear that no one can be trusted. Parents, teammates, friends…everyone seems to have something they’re hiding. 🤫 Every time I thought I had figured out what happened to Cam, another twist completely changed my theory. 😮 I loved how the author slowly peeled back each layer of the mystery while keeping the suspense high from beginning to end.
I both read this on Kindle and listened on Audible, and I thoroughly enjoyed both experiences. 📚🎧 The narrator does an excellent job capturing the fear, emotion, and tension throughout the story. The pacing kept me completely invested, and there were several moments where I found myself saying, “Wait…what just happened?!” 😱👏
The suspense builds with every chapter, the family drama adds even more emotion, and the shocking twists kept me guessing until the very end. If you enjoy psychological thrillers filled with missing persons, family secrets, unreliable characters, emotional suspense, and plenty of unexpected surprises, this is definitely one to add to both your Kindle and Audible libraries. I couldn’t stop listening because I just had to know what really happened to Cam. ❤️📚🎧
My Missing Boy ~~ D.L. Fisher 👦⚾🚨😱📚🎧 ~~ This psychological thriller had me hooked from the very first chapter! 😳 Cam is only thirteen years old and on the verge of becoming a baseball star. A prestigious tournament could change his future forever…but when he disappears the night before the tournament begins, everyone’s life is turned upside down. ⚾🏨🚔
As the investigation unfolds, secrets begin coming to light, and it quickly becomes clear that no one can be trusted. Parents, teammates, friends…everyone seems to have something they’re hiding. 🤫 Every time I thought I had figured out what happened to Cam, another twist completely changed my theory. 😮 I loved how the author slowly peeled back each layer of the mystery while keeping the suspense high from beginning to end.
I both read this on Kindle and listened on Audible, and I thoroughly enjoyed both experiences. 📚🎧 The narrator does an excellent job capturing the fear, emotion, and tension throughout the story. The pacing kept me completely invested, and there were several moments where I found myself saying, “Wait…what just happened?!” 😱👏
The suspense builds with every chapter, the family drama adds even more emotion, and the shocking twists kept me guessing until the very end. If you enjoy psychological thrillers filled with missing persons, family secrets, unreliable characters, emotional suspense, and plenty of unexpected surprises, this is definitely one to add to both your Kindle and Audible libraries. I couldn’t stop listening because I just had to know what really happened to Cam. ❤️📚🎧
October 30, 2023
❤️ Thank you so much @dlfisherthrillers for a gifted copy of this book! I am looking forward to reading your next book - The Perfect Nanny!
⚾️ 𝙈𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 ⚾️
Woah, domestic thriller debut! This was a page turner that kept me wondering who was the “bad” guy or the one in the wrong nearly the entire book!
We meet Gabby and Greg Rizzo, along with their son Cameron, who is a baseball prodigy on his team. They are getting ready to go to this really important baseball tournament that Cameron’s team qualified for. Right from the start, you can feel the tension and bitterness between Gabby and Greg… they are not in a good place in their marriage.
The team is staying at a remote hotel and right away, things seem off. Gabby is hoping for a chance to reconnect wit her husband, but on the first night there, Cameron goes missing! He is just gone, and Gabby and Greg have reasons to suspect everyone. This thriller will have you hanging on every word as Gabby and Greg both try to work through who would want Cam gone and why. When the police finally get involved, secrets start to come out…. Hidden pasts, jilted lovers, jealous neighbors perhaps?!
Pick up this book for domestic thriller that will have you wondering up until the very end who could possibly be the “bad” guy, who might have it out for whom, and see if Gabby or Greg could possibly be the one in the wrong in their marriage. It’s interesting to see things from both of their perspectives and you will want to know how things turn out for this little baseball family!!
⚾️ 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚:
❤️ Domestic Thrillers
❤️ Missing Person Mystery
❤️ Baseball Team Drama
❤️ Dual POV / Journal Entries
⚾️ 𝙈𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 ⚾️
Woah, domestic thriller debut! This was a page turner that kept me wondering who was the “bad” guy or the one in the wrong nearly the entire book!
We meet Gabby and Greg Rizzo, along with their son Cameron, who is a baseball prodigy on his team. They are getting ready to go to this really important baseball tournament that Cameron’s team qualified for. Right from the start, you can feel the tension and bitterness between Gabby and Greg… they are not in a good place in their marriage.
The team is staying at a remote hotel and right away, things seem off. Gabby is hoping for a chance to reconnect wit her husband, but on the first night there, Cameron goes missing! He is just gone, and Gabby and Greg have reasons to suspect everyone. This thriller will have you hanging on every word as Gabby and Greg both try to work through who would want Cam gone and why. When the police finally get involved, secrets start to come out…. Hidden pasts, jilted lovers, jealous neighbors perhaps?!
Pick up this book for domestic thriller that will have you wondering up until the very end who could possibly be the “bad” guy, who might have it out for whom, and see if Gabby or Greg could possibly be the one in the wrong in their marriage. It’s interesting to see things from both of their perspectives and you will want to know how things turn out for this little baseball family!!
⚾️ 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚:
❤️ Domestic Thrillers
❤️ Missing Person Mystery
❤️ Baseball Team Drama
❤️ Dual POV / Journal Entries
August 29, 2023
📚 Book Review: "Win, Lose or Die"
by
D.L. Fisher 📚
Rating:5/5
Review:
👉Prepare to be captivated from the first page to the last with this gripping thriller! "Win, Lose or Die" takes you on a roller-coaster ride alongside Gabby and Greg Rizzo and their son Cameron. What starts as an exciting trip to an elite baseball tournament quickly turns into a heart-pounding mystery when Cameron disappears without a trace.
👉Fisher's masterful storytelling skillfully weaves together a suspenseful plot, intriguing characters, and unexpected twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. As secrets unravel and connections to a distant double homicide emerge, the tension reaches a breaking point, leaving the Rizzos' marriage and even their lives hanging in the balance.
👉The author's writing style effortlessly immerses you in the world of the story, making it nearly impossible to put down. From the luxurious resort setting to the intricate web of suspects, every detail adds to the suspense and intrigue. If you're a fan of thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, "Win, Lose or Die" is a must-read that will leave you craving more. Get ready for a wild ride of emotions that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. 📖🔍
#BookReview #Thriller #Mystery #PageTurner
Happy reading!...
by
D.L. Fisher 📚
Rating:5/5
Review:
👉Prepare to be captivated from the first page to the last with this gripping thriller! "Win, Lose or Die" takes you on a roller-coaster ride alongside Gabby and Greg Rizzo and their son Cameron. What starts as an exciting trip to an elite baseball tournament quickly turns into a heart-pounding mystery when Cameron disappears without a trace.
👉Fisher's masterful storytelling skillfully weaves together a suspenseful plot, intriguing characters, and unexpected twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. As secrets unravel and connections to a distant double homicide emerge, the tension reaches a breaking point, leaving the Rizzos' marriage and even their lives hanging in the balance.
👉The author's writing style effortlessly immerses you in the world of the story, making it nearly impossible to put down. From the luxurious resort setting to the intricate web of suspects, every detail adds to the suspense and intrigue. If you're a fan of thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, "Win, Lose or Die" is a must-read that will leave you craving more. Get ready for a wild ride of emotions that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. 📖🔍
#BookReview #Thriller #Mystery #PageTurner
Happy reading!...
September 19, 2023
WOW. This was definitely a great read for me. I FELT the suspense—my heart rate actually sped up a few times and I caught myself holding my breath now and then. Let’s just say I was FULLY invested. I thought I had the mystery solved a few times, but I didn’t…at all.
Fisher’s writing style is easy to follow. I could easily imagine the atmosphere and the characters without there being a lot of extra imagery writing. (I can’t stand too much imagery filler—it bores me). Fisher 100% nailed this! In addition, I loved the characters—Fisher did an excellent job portraying them. I felt like the primary characters were very interesting and each had their own developed personality. I enjoyed how they developed even further as the plot unfolded.
I highly recommend this book! It was fast paced with brief chapters. In addition, I never felt like I was forcing myself to continue to turn the pages, I WANTED to keep reading. I read the paperback version and I loved it—the font size and spacing between the lines was absolute perfection for me. (Readers understand the importance of this right??)
P.S. READ THE EPILOGUE There’s a final little twist, and then another twist in the very last sentence—goosebumps. (I mean wow, that last sentence.) DO NOT SKIP THE EPILOGUE
…You’ve really got to read it! I don’t want to give any spoilers so I can’t explain further.
Fisher’s writing style is easy to follow. I could easily imagine the atmosphere and the characters without there being a lot of extra imagery writing. (I can’t stand too much imagery filler—it bores me). Fisher 100% nailed this! In addition, I loved the characters—Fisher did an excellent job portraying them. I felt like the primary characters were very interesting and each had their own developed personality. I enjoyed how they developed even further as the plot unfolded.
I highly recommend this book! It was fast paced with brief chapters. In addition, I never felt like I was forcing myself to continue to turn the pages, I WANTED to keep reading. I read the paperback version and I loved it—the font size and spacing between the lines was absolute perfection for me. (Readers understand the importance of this right??)
P.S. READ THE EPILOGUE There’s a final little twist, and then another twist in the very last sentence—goosebumps. (I mean wow, that last sentence.) DO NOT SKIP THE EPILOGUE
…You’ve really got to read it! I don’t want to give any spoilers so I can’t explain further.
September 22, 2023
I typically don't pick up sports themed books, but I'm glad I grabbed this one. It's more of a domestic thriller, so if you're like me and sports books aren't your thing, you won't be disappointed with this one.
This book has almost nothing to do with baseball beyond the fact the missing boy plays baseball. We spend most of this book switching back and forth between the POV of the husband and wife. There's a lot of secrets and it's clear this marriage is basically over. That's the biggest part of this whole book. They lie to each other so much.
This book was well written and it did keep me engaged, but mostly because I am nosey and like drama, and I really wanted to see how this played out. I called the big "twist" at the end, although how we got there was pretty convenient. The fact that the boy was missing was really overshadowed by the all the issues his parents were having.
This was a very quick read. I read it in one day. Fast paced and there's a lot going on in these pages. If you like a face paced domestic thriller, give this one a shot. You will be pleasantly surprised.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review.
This book has almost nothing to do with baseball beyond the fact the missing boy plays baseball. We spend most of this book switching back and forth between the POV of the husband and wife. There's a lot of secrets and it's clear this marriage is basically over. That's the biggest part of this whole book. They lie to each other so much.
This book was well written and it did keep me engaged, but mostly because I am nosey and like drama, and I really wanted to see how this played out. I called the big "twist" at the end, although how we got there was pretty convenient. The fact that the boy was missing was really overshadowed by the all the issues his parents were having.
This was a very quick read. I read it in one day. Fast paced and there's a lot going on in these pages. If you like a face paced domestic thriller, give this one a shot. You will be pleasantly surprised.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review.
December 9, 2025
Parents don’t have the right to live different from the child? But why is it normal for mothers to sacrifice for their child’s future but not the father, never the father. Fathers just dream and imagine what they want from his child but the sacrifices and things mother has to do for that dream to come true is the main thing.
Loving your child more than anything is one thing but ignoring your partner in the way is the worst thing you can do to your partner. The needs of a mother as an individual is often ignored after she becomes a mother is too common in the society that if she even thinks about herself for a small amount of time it is seen as a crime.
This is the story of Grabby whose son Cam is a prodigy in the game of baseball and her husband has dreamed of nothing but his son succeeding and being the best amongst every other child. They are going for a tournament which is going to be the turning point for Cam’s baseball career but the problems in their marriage is not hidden and she wants this trip to be the turning point of their marriage as well.
Greg was a baseball player himself but an injury left him never to be able to play again and he just wants his son to be successful and reach places he never could. He loves his family but is now tired of his wife always being tired and feels her slipping away from him bit by bit. He finds a positive pregnancy test before leaving for the trip but is wary why his wife didn’t mention it to him.
Things take an unexpected turn when their son goes missing in middle of the night and no one has an idea where he went or who took him. They blame everyone and anyone because everyone was jealous of their son for being the best in the team but they don’t have any proofs of what actually happened. The police and press are involved, gabby wants them to find her ASAP but the problem is if they dig into her past the biggest secret of her past could destroy everything she made in her life.
Did the disappearance of their son planned or the ghosts from their past has come alive to destroy her present and the future? Will the past really come out at the worst time possible for her? Read and find out.
Loving your child more than anything is one thing but ignoring your partner in the way is the worst thing you can do to your partner. The needs of a mother as an individual is often ignored after she becomes a mother is too common in the society that if she even thinks about herself for a small amount of time it is seen as a crime.
This is the story of Grabby whose son Cam is a prodigy in the game of baseball and her husband has dreamed of nothing but his son succeeding and being the best amongst every other child. They are going for a tournament which is going to be the turning point for Cam’s baseball career but the problems in their marriage is not hidden and she wants this trip to be the turning point of their marriage as well.
Greg was a baseball player himself but an injury left him never to be able to play again and he just wants his son to be successful and reach places he never could. He loves his family but is now tired of his wife always being tired and feels her slipping away from him bit by bit. He finds a positive pregnancy test before leaving for the trip but is wary why his wife didn’t mention it to him.
Things take an unexpected turn when their son goes missing in middle of the night and no one has an idea where he went or who took him. They blame everyone and anyone because everyone was jealous of their son for being the best in the team but they don’t have any proofs of what actually happened. The police and press are involved, gabby wants them to find her ASAP but the problem is if they dig into her past the biggest secret of her past could destroy everything she made in her life.
Did the disappearance of their son planned or the ghosts from their past has come alive to destroy her present and the future? Will the past really come out at the worst time possible for her? Read and find out.
January 6, 2026
I am still reeling from that ending! My Missing Boy is an absolute roller coaster that kept me guessing from the very first chapter. D.L. Fisher has a gift for building tension; the entire time I was reading, I felt like the ground was shifting beneath my feet. Every time I thought I had a handle on the truth, a new piece of the puzzle would drop and make me second-guess everything I thought I knew.
What makes this thriller stand out is the complexity of the mystery. While I managed to partially figure out who was behind the central conflict about halfway through, I was completely in the dark regarding the why. The motivation was so well-hidden and intricately woven into the plot that the final reveal felt both shocking and perfectly earned.
And speaking of reveals—that last sentence. I actually had to close the book and take a breath. It is a total jaw-dropper that recontextualizes the entire journey. If you love a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and delivers a powerful emotional punch right at the finish line, you need to read this book.
Highly recommended for fans of twisty, unpredictable psychological thrillers!
What makes this thriller stand out is the complexity of the mystery. While I managed to partially figure out who was behind the central conflict about halfway through, I was completely in the dark regarding the why. The motivation was so well-hidden and intricately woven into the plot that the final reveal felt both shocking and perfectly earned.
And speaking of reveals—that last sentence. I actually had to close the book and take a breath. It is a total jaw-dropper that recontextualizes the entire journey. If you love a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and delivers a powerful emotional punch right at the finish line, you need to read this book.
Highly recommended for fans of twisty, unpredictable psychological thrillers!
March 13, 2026
I mostly enjoyed this book, the story itself kept me interested, but the audiobook experience was… a bit of a ride. The male lead is described as a handsome youngish man, yet the narrator sounded like a 75-year-old man who just finished yelling at kids to get off his lawn. It took some serious imagination to reconcile that. Then the female lead, also described as attractive, had a voice that instantly transported me to old Mrs. Kravits, the famously nosy neighbor popping over the fence to report suspicious activity with a grinding whiny voice. Not exactly the vibe the author was going for, I suspect. & the southern accents? Bless their hearts… they wandered all over the map & occasionally left the country entirely. Finally, the police response in the story was so unrealistic it had me wondering if the entire department had collectively decided to take the afternoon off. All that said, the underlying story had enough intrigue to keep me listening. With different narrators (& maybe a quick reality check on police procedure), this could have been a really enjoyable listen.
May 15, 2026
This was way way too similar to the other book I've read by this author. I've read from other reviews that the books by this author all follow the same pattern, and I really hope that it's just a coincidence because it's gonna suck to read the same "twist" over and over that's way too predictable. Narration was also a little grating to listen to.
If this sounds familiar, you would be correct, because it's just the same recycled plot and recycled character stereotypes with different names
If this sounds familiar, you would be correct, because it's just the same recycled plot and recycled character stereotypes with different names
October 13, 2023
What a great domestic thriller debut full of secrets and revenge!!
So much suspense and drama with tons of unreliable characters that keeps you guessing on who you can trust.
Such a quick and easy read! I flew through this in just a day and a half! At one time I planned to just sit down and only read a few chapters and next thing I know I had read over 250 pages as I just kept turning the pages and didn’t want to put it down.
The writing style and pace were amazing. And the storytelling and character development were also great. I really enjoyed the dual POV between Gabby and Greg as well as the additions of the journal entries.
Loved the addition of the epilogue and with it ending with that last sentence!
Highly recommend reading this one!❤️
Thank you @dlfisherthrillers for the #gifted copy!🫶🏼
So much suspense and drama with tons of unreliable characters that keeps you guessing on who you can trust.
Such a quick and easy read! I flew through this in just a day and a half! At one time I planned to just sit down and only read a few chapters and next thing I know I had read over 250 pages as I just kept turning the pages and didn’t want to put it down.
The writing style and pace were amazing. And the storytelling and character development were also great. I really enjoyed the dual POV between Gabby and Greg as well as the additions of the journal entries.
Loved the addition of the epilogue and with it ending with that last sentence!
Highly recommend reading this one!❤️
Thank you @dlfisherthrillers for the #gifted copy!🫶🏼
November 25, 2025
Okay, this was a first from this author and I was not disappointed!
If I hadn’t been so sleepy, I would’ve finished this last night. Lol
This was filled with some suspense, drama, betrayal, and twists. I did not trust ANYONE when I started this audiobook and mannnnn was I in for a treat. lol
It was definitely a book where you literally try to figure out what’s going on but it keeps you invested. Gaby has a past but so did everyone else! Suzie was too nice of a best friend for me and man was I right. 😂
And the way it ended?!! Man! Kept me wondering “What now?!!!”. I gave it a 4 because honestly Greg was such a douche and his obsession with his wife’s best friend gave me the ick. Like, excuse me?!!
Anyway! Definitely give this one a shot. I think it’s a good one and anyone would enjoy it. 😊
If I hadn’t been so sleepy, I would’ve finished this last night. Lol
This was filled with some suspense, drama, betrayal, and twists. I did not trust ANYONE when I started this audiobook and mannnnn was I in for a treat. lol
It was definitely a book where you literally try to figure out what’s going on but it keeps you invested. Gaby has a past but so did everyone else! Suzie was too nice of a best friend for me and man was I right. 😂
And the way it ended?!! Man! Kept me wondering “What now?!!!”. I gave it a 4 because honestly Greg was such a douche and his obsession with his wife’s best friend gave me the ick. Like, excuse me?!!
Anyway! Definitely give this one a shot. I think it’s a good one and anyone would enjoy it. 😊
January 15, 2026
I listened to this on audible. I work long hrs and this was in the free section for plus members. The story itself was a little out there with all the coincidences but still good.
The narrator for the female. Oh my gosh, I hate to trash talk, but man it was bad. So so cringy. I wanted to stop so many times but couldn’t because I did like the story. The male narrator was meh… every time a chapter would start with him talking I kept waiting for him to say this is Casey Kaden and this is your top 100. Yes I know I’ve dated myself with that. Anyway. His voice was okay, but when he tried to sound like a female I’ve never wanted to punch someone to shut them up so badly in my life.
Read it. Don’t listen to it.
The narrator for the female. Oh my gosh, I hate to trash talk, but man it was bad. So so cringy. I wanted to stop so many times but couldn’t because I did like the story. The male narrator was meh… every time a chapter would start with him talking I kept waiting for him to say this is Casey Kaden and this is your top 100. Yes I know I’ve dated myself with that. Anyway. His voice was okay, but when he tried to sound like a female I’ve never wanted to punch someone to shut them up so badly in my life.
Read it. Don’t listen to it.
January 11, 2026
🧩 My Missing Boy – D.L. Fisher 🧩
What starts as an ordinary moment quickly turns into every parent’s worst nightmare 😱💔. A young boy goes missing, and suddenly nothing is what it seems. Secrets start to unravel 🕵️♀️, timelines don’t quite add up ⏳, and every clue leads to more questions than answers.
As panic rises and the search intensifies 🚓🔦, the story dives deep into fear, guilt, and the terrifying thought that the truth might be closer than anyone wants to admit 😬🧠. Twisty, tense, and impossible to put down, this psychological thriller keeps you guessing until the very last page 👀📖.
Perfect if you love short chapters, jaw-dropping twists, and edge-of-your-seat suspense 🔥✨
What starts as an ordinary moment quickly turns into every parent’s worst nightmare 😱💔. A young boy goes missing, and suddenly nothing is what it seems. Secrets start to unravel 🕵️♀️, timelines don’t quite add up ⏳, and every clue leads to more questions than answers.
As panic rises and the search intensifies 🚓🔦, the story dives deep into fear, guilt, and the terrifying thought that the truth might be closer than anyone wants to admit 😬🧠. Twisty, tense, and impossible to put down, this psychological thriller keeps you guessing until the very last page 👀📖.
Perfect if you love short chapters, jaw-dropping twists, and edge-of-your-seat suspense 🔥✨
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