Clean Slate

Olive Hunt #1

by Brianna Labuskes

A crime scene cleaner is on the trail of a serial killer in a breathtaking novel of psychological suspense by USA Today bestselling author Brianna Labuskes.

Death pays well for Olive Hunt, a crime scene cleaner who channels her childhood traumas into erasing the suffering of others. After nearly ten years, she’s seen it all. Nothing rattles her anymore.

Until now.

Two back-to-back suicides. A seedy motel. An upscale Atlanta hotel. No connection—except that Olive discovers the same strange item at each scene. Then a third body drops. Olive knows what the police refuse to These aren’t suicides. They’re murders staged to perfection.

Then the roses arrive. A vase of bloodred blooms on her doorstep. An anonymous Thank you.

She’s found him. A serial killer who’s been leaving breadcrumbs only she can see. A killer who’s been cleaning up his work—knowing she’ll clean up after him. A killer who wants her to follow.

And follow she must. No matter how terrifying the trail becomes.

Genres: Thriller, Mystery

315 pages, Paperback

Expected publication August 4, 2026

Reviews

[Marta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Additional thoughts are now posted.

I need to think on this one a bit. I actually might have to read (read-aloud) the last several chapters. Things went a little wonky for me and I feel like I missed something, even though I was paying attention the entire time. I enjoyed the first 75% of the book much more than the last 25%, I know that for sure. But I am not understanding some of the reactions of a couple of characters, which is why I feel like I might have missed something. It’s bothering me enough to take the time to go back and see if it did!! (3/31/26, posted maybe an hour after finishing.)
Rating posted: 3/31/26, 3.75-4⭐️’s rounded up to 4
More thoughts to come
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More thoughts👇

When I read the blurb for this book on NetGalley, I was immediately intrigued. (The blurb on goodreads is the same.) I have never read a book with the MC as a crime scene cleaner. And one about clues from a killer being left for her. Knowing she is the ONLY person who will find them. Well heck yes, I wanted to read this!

Olive Hunt is the crime scene cleaner and finder of the clues left behind. I loved Olive. Her backstory hurt my heart. Her strength and the respect she has for her job was incredible.
She wasn’t one of those annoying people who hides the clues she came across, thank goodness or I wouldn’t have enjoyed this book so much!, she went straight to the police knowing she found something unusual.
Even though she was basically brushed off the first time, she went back to the police when it happened again. When a potential serial killer leaves you clues, you go to the police!!! You don’t keep it to yourself and drive Marta nuts. So yay Olive!!!

Does that mean she stopped investigating on her own? Nope, not at all, but she relayed her findings to the police. Did she misrepresent herself a few times to get some answers, sure, but not in an overly obnoxious or annoying way. I mean, a serial killer essentially reached out to her. She didn’t choose to be reached out to!! Personally, I would have been like here you go detectives, I will be thousands of miles away until you find this person. But I am a wuss. Olive is not. She doesn’t want fame or credit for finding a killer, she just wants the killing to stop.

So, maybe I had a few big things figured out ahead of time, just some of those early on inklings that sometimes happen. But I was okay with that, I didn’t know for sure until I knew for sure.

As stated in my initial reaction when I finished the book, I did go back and re-read a small part of it. I am still baffled by some of the reactions to Olive. The killer reached out to her!!! I am not going to spoil anything and say more, but I am curious if people who read this will figure out what I am referring to and if they do, what their thoughts on it are. Definitely share some spoiler free comments in the comment section if you have thoughts on it. We could talk in code!!!

I thought the ending/wrap up/conclusion was a little, not sure what the word is. I used wonky up above. That’s not exactly right. But it was something that didn’t overly impress me in parts, I guess, for as much as I had been into the first 75% of the book.

I will definitely be on the lookout for book #2 in this series! We are given a little insight as to a possible plot line for it and I am already curious! It wasn’t a cliffhanger, I am not a fan of those. Just a little dangle of something to look forward to!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc of this book (and again for the much appreciated read aloud option). All thoughts are my own. I am ready for more Olive and book 2!!
Expected publication date: August 4, 2026

A few thoughts posted: 3/31/26
Rating posted: 3/31/26
More thoughts posted: 4/2/26

[Dozelina 666 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say, there’s something extra fun about reading a thriller where the main character is a crime scene cleaner… while playing Crime Scene Cleaner (new levels are out yaaay!)

Overall, I think this book was good, but I did not loved it as much as I thought I will.

The concept is really interesting and I liked seeing the cleaning aspect woven into the story. Even though there are quite a few of those scenes, I wouldn’t say it felt particularly creepy, more engaging and different from your usual thriller setup.

The pacing was a mix for me. Some parts were very bingeable, while others slowed down a bit and lost my attention. The book actually started really strong, but somewhere on the way, it felt like it lost some of that intensity… until the last 10–15%, which definitely picked things up again.

I also found parts of the story a bit predictable. Not in a bad way, but it didn’t fully surprise me either.

That said, I did find myself more intrigued by the ending, which leans a bit into a cliffhanger. And now I’m definitely curious to see where the story goes next.

There are also some psychological elements connected to Olive’s past that felt really interesting, I wish we explored those a bit more. (Also... trying my best not to write spoilers, but why on Earth did Anthony put Olive through all these stuff? He is supposed to protect her, yet it felt like he played with her and all her triggers)

Overall, a solid and engaging read with a unique concept, even if it didn’t fully wow me.

⭐ 3.5–3.75 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC.

[Samantha Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book

Wow, what a masterpiece. This book doesn’t release for months and I’m already craving book two. And the reveals?? OMG you won’t guess either of them. If thrillers are for you, please pick this up!!!

[Kelly Veit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Olive is a crime scene cleaner, coming in to clean a room after something dark has happened within. But now she is also part criminal investigator. She is hot on the trail of a killer that seems to be leaving messages specifically for her. She is a few steps ahead of the detectives investigating the case even after promising that she’ll leave it alone and let them do their job. Olive also has some personal issues of her own that she also needs to “clean up”. Mostly all of the characters are flawed but feel very authentic. Part police procedural mostly mystery/thriller, Clean Slate is the first in a series I’ll be looking forward to continuing.
Thank you Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

[Megy Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you so much to Netgalley for this ARC!
Crime scene cleaner Olive stumbles into a serial killer's plot... OR did they want her to find out?
After living with her mother's severe OCD behavior, instead of letting it take over her life she channels it into her career as a crime scene cleaner. Which I found such a fresh take in the world thrillers and mysteries. I was so captivated by the plot of this book and pulled right into this multi POV story.
I loved the aspects of Olive's m0ther and their story. I was catching myself looking forward to those moments, which has me feeling excited to see where this series goes. This was a fun read, with great pacing and witty dialogue. I found some parts to be slightly predictable, however, it didn't bother me in the slightest, because I was having a great time with Olive in her pink biker shorts.

4 stars

[Shania Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This multi-POV thriller completely unraveled me like in the most thrilling yet mind-bending way. Briana Labuskes tells a tale of a narrative that slowly unpeels the idea of a powerful, wealthy, greedy family that has a lot of skeletons in their closets.

What began as a procedural look into a crime scene clean-up transcends into a daunting exploration of privilege, negligence and calculated harm. Each perspective adds a new piece to the puzzle, each chapter zanier than the last and the increase of this sense of unease. The writing is atmospheric and deliberate, allowing the terrifying truth to come to the surface. All of this, heavy with an unprecedented feeling when everything hits all at once.

I found myself visibly “traumatized” between the victims and the brevity of the situation became more revealing through every chapter. Olive, I found her to be a completely compelling and resilient protagonist. As a crime scene cleaner, she exists in the aftermath of tragedy, tasted with the removal of the physical evidence that something terrible took place there only whiles ago… However this leads her to not want to let the truth be swept under the rug. I watched as she put together the clues, finding little Easter eggs that were placed strategically throughout each individual crime scene, all while she tried not to get herself into some deep trouble. She ultimately cracked the case, realizing that every victim - every life that once held value - was taken because of a wealthy family’s greed.

The discoveries of each victim, including the connection to a baby product handed to new parents from the local community centre - carried an even more disturbing secret that led families to grieve their bundles of joy in such a tragic way.. and this stuck with me even as I closed the book.. and I might not shake this feeling any time soon. Clean Slate is a dark, thought provoking and unforgetable thriller that leaves you shook to your core even after the final word’s been read.

[TheNovelNomad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clean Slate immediately distinguishes itself with a perspective that feels both original and quietly unsettling. Centering the narrative around a crime scene cleaner gives the story a fascinating vantage point—someone whose job exists in the aftermath, where the emotional and physical residue of violence still lingers. It’s a smart narrative choice, and Brianna Labuskes uses it to build tension in ways that feel fresh within the thriller genre.

Olive Hunt is an especially compelling protagonist because she doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional mold of investigative heroes. Her work requires precision, composure, and an ability to notice the things others might overlook, and that careful attention to detail becomes one of the novel’s most effective storytelling tools. Watching those instincts pull her deeper into something far more complicated creates a suspense that feels deliberate rather than rushed.

What I appreciated most is how the novel balances atmosphere with momentum. The tone carries an undercurrent of unease, yet the pacing keeps the story moving steadily forward. Labuskes clearly understands how to let tension accumulate gradually—through observation, small discoveries, and the growing realization that some patterns are too deliberate to ignore.

There’s also something intriguing about how the story plays with control and vulnerability. Olive’s profession is built on restoring order to chaos, yet the events unfolding around her refuse to stay contained. That tension between composure and danger gives the narrative an edge that keeps the reader fully engaged.

By the end, Clean Slate feels like the start of something promising: a psychological thriller with a distinctive voice, a protagonist worth following, and a premise that opens the door to many more compelling stories.

[Suesyn Zellmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Olive Hunt is a crime scene cleaner so meticulous that she finds clues left behind that even the police missed. That could be because the deaths are staged to look like suicides, so they aren’t treated with the same precision that obvious murders would be. She tries to warn the detectives in charge of the cases, but of course, they don’t believe her at first. It’s not until she uncovers items from multiple scenes that they finally listen to her and realize that there’s a serial killer on the loose.

There are plenty of suspects once Olive starts researching the victims and their connections. And she can’t help feeling that she’s connected too, as if the killer knows she will be the one going over the scenes, looking for evidence only she can find. But why her, and why are they going after these victims in the first place? The answers are out there, but does she really want to know?

The plot is intricate with red herrings and misdirection all over the place. It’s more about the why than the who, and it does make you question your concept of justice. But it was a bit of a stretch that a cleaner could continually involve herself in an investigation with no further repercussions from the detectives than stern warnings. And everyone she’d go and talk to was more than happy to do so, even though she’s not involved in any official capacity and is basically just being nosy. It seemed a little too lighthearted to resemble how an actual investigation would be carried out. Entertaining, but not too realistic.

My thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the free advanced reading copy of this book.

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clean Slate is the kind of thriller that creeps up on you quietly, then refuses to let go. It opens with the cool detachment of a crime scene, but there’s an emotional undercurrent running beneath every page, carried by Olive Hunt — a woman who has spent nearly a decade cleaning away the remnants of other people’s worst moments. She’s built her life on control, on wiping things clean, on never letting anything get too close. So when a series of supposed suicides begins to feel wrong in her bones, that shift is as compelling as the mystery itself.

There’s a slow, deliberate tightening of tension as Olive notices the details everyone else overlooks: the strange item appearing at each scene, the pattern no one wants to acknowledge, the roses left on her doorstep like a taunt. The atmosphere thickens beautifully — seedy motel rooms, polished hotel suites, the quiet dread of being watched. It’s less about jump scares and more about that creeping sense of inevitability, of being drawn into something dark and personal.

What really elevates the story is Olive herself. She’s sharp, wounded, and quietly resilient, and the deeper she’s pulled into the killer’s orbit, the more the novel becomes a study of trauma, identity, and the ways we try to rewrite our own histories. The suspense builds with a steady, confident hand, and by the time the truth surfaces, it feels both shocking and strangely inevitable.

Dark, atmospheric, and emotionally layered, Clean Slate is a psychological thriller that lingers — not just for its twists, but for the haunting humanity at its core.

With thanks to Brianna Labuskes, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC

[Sussu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm gonna be honest with you, I had never heard of Labuskes when I picked this book up on Netgalley. I was in a mood for a mystery and figured a crime scene cleaner sounded like an excellent protagonist, but I wasn't exactly expecting a groundbreaking piece of fiction. And I'm not saying this is groundbreaking, but it's exactly what I want from a good mystery and a good book in general! I finished reading maybe 15 minutes ago and I've already added four books from Labuskes' backlist to my TBR.

What I enjoyed most were the characters. My issue with mysteries tends to be unbelievable main characters, who are either charicatures or try hards or otherwise people I don't care to read about. Here we have characters that are multi faceted, and even the sleazy guys aren't all bad. And although there were some very light romancy vibes, they can't even be called a sub-plot and absolutely nothing twitched, clenced, throbbed, tightened or quivered. The writing was good in other ways too, clearly well edited and distinct without distracting from the reading experience.

The plot was well balanced when it came to feeding the reader the clues, and while I didn't get the whole picture until it was revealed, it all did make sense in the end and I didn't feel like I was purposefully mislead at any point. As a final point, I also felt the writing was pretty self aware and acknowledged a lot of cliches and tropes. The background themes are also pretty heavy without getting graphic or exploitative, which I also appreciated.

I will absolutely be reading the next book in the series, and while I wait I'll be diving into the author's previous series.

[Ashlyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 - I was intrigued by the premise of Clean Slate, and Olive's character did not disappoint! I would recommend this book to readers who are looking for a short mystery that incorporates themes of power and social class. However, for a book slightly over 300 pages, I found myself bored at times, and I was not itching to keep reading until the final 10%. I would have preferred the content to focus on developing Olive's character alongside those of the other players, OR focus on the social class narratives, as it is such a big deal in Atlanta. Dabbling between both just left for a plot that made me feel slightly unresolved at the end, and I wasn't moved by the social issues, like I would with a S.A. Cosby book. That being said, I was wondering how this could possibly be a series, and the cliffhanger at the end affirmed my interest in continuing to see what happens!

Thank you NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Brianna Labuskes for the ARC of this book.

What Didn't Work for Me
I think the book did a good job of laying out the clues for the reader to determine how the book would end. However, I was not satisfied with Anthony's role in everything. Since he was described as being almost like a father figure to Olive, I didn't understand why he would be okay triggering her with the flowers and the clues. In addition, I would prefer more clues about Naomi throughout the book. Some of the events did start to feel repetitive, so changing those out for more insight into Anthony, Naomi, and Darla could help me make more sense of the ending.

[Mal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the advanced reader copy.

Olive Hunt is a crime scene cleaner with a traumatic backstory (her mother has been locked up in a hospital for the criminally insane, after she killed Olive's father). All she wants these days is to do her job well and have enough money to pay her bills and spend time with her best friend, Leah. But, when she finds a baggie stuffed with an old newspaper article at a crime scene, she gets pulled into a twisty mystery that will make her question all the things she thought she knew to be true. And with the help of Leah and a surly detective named Sully, she just might solve the crime before she's the person who has to clean it up.

This was another great Brianna Labuskes novel. I really hope this becomes a series like Agent Sutanto and Dr. White. Olive is a character you root for, even while yelling at her to not be so nosy. I appreciated that this story was set in Atlanta and looked at the divide between the wealthy and the working class, in ways that I haven't seen in a while. While I could see some of the twists coming, the reveal at the end was both surprising and inevitable--exactly the right balance to hit for a mystery/thriller. If you're a reader who likes a strong, but flawed, female main character, grab this one up.

Clean Slate is out August 4, 2026

[Stéphanie Labonté · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished Clean Slate by Brianna Labuskes and WOW, I’m still processing everything!!!!!

This book completely pulled me in from the start and did not let go. The pacing was so sharp and addictive. I genuinely felt like I had to keep reading just to understand how everything would unfold.

What really stood out to me was Olive as a protagonist. Her work as a crime scene cleaner gave such a unique perspective, and I loved how her attention to the smallest, almost invisible details slowly unraveled something much bigger. Watching her piece things together felt incredibly satisfying and intense at the same time.

The story does such a great job showing how secrets and gossip can quietly build beneath the surface and when they finally come out, they hit HARD. Nothing felt random; everything connected in a way that made the ending feel both shocking and earned.

It’s one of those psychological thrillers where the tension keeps building, layer by layer, until you suddenly realize how deep you are in it.

I’m honestly kind of speechless at how well it all came together. This is definitely an author I’ll be reading more from this book was gripping, clever, and seriously hard to put down.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review <3

[Krystle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley, Brianna Labuskes, and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC.

When reading the description, I was intrigued. After completing the book, I was left wanting more from the story and the characters. Since the ending had a few loose ends, I’m hoping that this story can continue on as a series. I will definitely read them!

Olive Hunt is a crime scene cleaner with a troubled past, of which we get flashes of it throughout the book, that stumbles upon clues while cleaning crimes scenes that normally wouldn’t be connected and discovers that there is a serial killer out there.

I enjoyed Olive Hunt and the relationships she has with the people she loves. How they shaped her to be the person she is today. I must admit, her career choice is what really got me hooked. It’s a job that I could never do, and it’s commendable that she took her past trauma and channeled it into a business that pays the bills and takes care of herself and her nana.

The plot was unfortunately somewhat predictable, so it did take me out of fully immersing myself into the story at times and there was a storyline with Sully that I felt wasn’t necessary to the overall story.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and will definitely check out more books by Brianna Labuskes in the future.

⭐️ 3.5 stars

[sigourney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my very first ARC & i was extremely excited to delve into what was such an intriguing plot!

Firstly, I loved the FMC. Olive is such a badass & I was in awe of her fearlessness to solve the case & catch the killer. Her relationship with her Nana was so sweet & wholesome. I also loved her fierce bond with Leah, Anthony & her connection to the PTCC. This felt like a community that I feel like I would've liked to be a part of. I also loved that the book had a modern touch to it, such as it being set after the COVID 19 pandemic, little tid bits of Gen Z slang & references to famous social media trends such as the carpet cleaning haha.

I felt that the plot & the storyline was also well constructed & thought of. Although, some parts felt unnecessary, seemingly added to prolong the chapter and some parts were hard to follow along.
Overall, an amazing plot & excited to see what the author writes in the future!

[Marianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clean Slate is an engaging thriller that introduces the protagonist, Olive Hunt, a crime scene cleaner based in Atlanta. When Olive has been dispatched to clean a seedy motel room after an apparent suicide, her fastidiousness leads her to a clue. After discovering more clues in subsequent crimes, she and the police come to the realization that these are more than mere coincidences and possibly the work of a serial killer.

The author, Brianna Labuskes, deftly crafts the suspense with rhythmic anticipation. Olive is a flawed, but relatable character and is easy to root for. The victims she seeks justice for are vulnerable, and Olive finds herself facing some very powerful people who seem impervious to consequences due to their wealth and influence.

I look forward to more books in this series, as well as the slow burn romance (so far, just a flirtation) come to fruition.

Thank you to Thomas and Mercer and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Mary Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️
Olive is a crime scene cleaner - the best due to a traumatic childhood with an OCD mother. She stumbled upon something while cleaning a crime scene, and another, and another. She realizes she has caught the attention of a serial killer. This leads her down a road of corruption and twists and turns.

I think people that like shoes like CSI will enjoy this. It’s set up to be the first of a series with Olive solving crimes.
I thought this premise was interesting and I really wanted to like it. Unfortunately, it fell flat. I didn’t ever feel attached to Olive or any other characters. The plot felt too convoluted. I personally really struggled with the details surrounding the victims - every time she named the victim and cause of death it gave me the ick. The dual timeline felt like an odd choice as well. Some of the flashbacks felt unnecessary. Looking back, I should have DNFd at 15% when I first felt like it wasn’t for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy.

[Lovetoread2023 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clean Slate was my first book by Brianna Labuskes, and it immediately caught my attention with its unique premise. One of the standout elements for me was the banter it was sharp, natural, and often genuinely entertaining, adding some lighter moments to an otherwise dark concept. I also really liked that the story is told from the perspective of a crime scene cleaner, which felt fresh and different from the usual crime or thriller narratives.
The dual timeline structure worked well, gradually revealing more depth to the story and keeping my interest throughout. It was an engaging and fun read overall, even though it felt a little long in places and could have been tightened up slightly. While it didn’t completely blow me away, I still found it to be a solid and enjoyable thriller with an original angle. I’d definitely be interested in trying more of the author’s books in the future.

[Cindieslibrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clean Slate by Brianna Labuskes

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Olive, small business owner and crime scene cleaner extraordinaire. While her business has been steadily growing and getting more and more jobs. Having once worked for her rival and having been annoyed by the fact that he often put a PI hat on she wants nothing to do with that part. Cleaning, cashing and gone to the next but when this new job she gets is done and she finds evidence, it kind of triggered something in her to investigate because the killer supposedly leaves his calling card only for her to find, but why? The bodies are multiplying and the story that unfolds is something else.

Want to read my full review on this book? You can find it here;
https://cindieslibrary.com/clean-slat...

[Erica H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clean Slate is my 5th book by Brianna Labuskes. I loved this book and it's my favorite book that I read in March. Brianna Labuskes is becoming a must read author for me. This book had great dialogue, quotable quotes, and witty humor that was exactly my kind of humor. I enjoyed the main character, Olive, a crime scene cleaner, who gets side tracked investigating a death when a clue left behind hit close to home. The plot was believable enough for me. There was a bit of misdirection, but not enough to ruin the book. I didn't predict all of the twists and the reveal.

I saw some ARC reviewers said they got bored, but that was not my experience at all. I read the book through in about 24 hours on a super busy weekend.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ I was happy to be able to get this book early because I really enjoyed her Dr Gretchen White series. This had a really interesting main character who is a crime scene cleaner who gets involved with solving murders. I was hooked right away, the book was fast paced, and it kept me engaged the entire time. Olive gave me Shawn from Psych vibes where she saw things others had missed and also had a close kind of quirky best friend. The twists were good and not super predictable. I’m happy this is going to be a series and will definitely read the next release!

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clean Slate by Brianna Labuskes was a great read. The main character is both lovable and flawed, with a tragic backstory that adds a lot of depth without overwhelming the story. I also thought the crime scene cleaner angle was a really unique detail and gave the book something different from a typical mystery. The whodunit kept me genuinely engaged, and the motive behind the crime ended up taking a turn I didn’t expect, which made the ending especially satisfying. Really enjoyed this one! I see that it’s the first of a series, and I’d love to read the rest of them!!

[Amanda Larson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brianna Labuskes could write a book about watching paint dry and I would still read it. After I read it, it would still be a 5 star read.

Clean Slate was absolutely fantastic. I love the storyline, the multiple POV gave the story so much depth. I loved Olive, she was a great protagonist. This is such a thought-provoking story that it will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

Already looking forward to the next book in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

[Alora Khan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve got mixed feelings about this book. I really enjoyed the main character. I just felt that the pacing was definitely off. I didn’t enjoy the jumps back in time and I felt like they didn’t really add anything that couldn’t have been figured out in the present. The premise was really interesting. A crime scene cleaner stumbles onto a serial killer. The main character also had an interesting childhood. I do feel like the author was just setting up to start a series at the end, and left on an unsuspected kind of cliff hanger. This will be out in August of 2026.

[Hayley Eisner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book for the most part. It was interesting reading it from the perspective of a crime scene cleaner because that’s not something you see very often. The story got a little bit confusing at times but still good and can’t wait to read more.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Kris Loves Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

So good! Hooked from the first page and kept me guessing till the end!