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I Know Where She Is
On the 10th anniversary of her daughter Autumn's abduction, Francine receives an anonymous note containing just five I KNOW WHERE SHE IS.
When a young woman appears claiming to have sent a letter that says she knows the location of Francine's missing daughter, Autumn, Francine wants to dismiss it as a cruel, twisted joke. But the stranger knows things that only Autumn would know. It soon becomes clear that Francine must go to dark places in order to learn the truth about her child’s kidnapping. She will discover that danger comes from unexpected sources. She will do things she never imagined herself capable of. But will Francine get her daughter back—or is it too late?
A heart-stopping, gripping thriller for fans of C. L. Taylor, Karin Slaughter, and Linwood Barclay.
When a young woman appears claiming to have sent a letter that says she knows the location of Francine's missing daughter, Autumn, Francine wants to dismiss it as a cruel, twisted joke. But the stranger knows things that only Autumn would know. It soon becomes clear that Francine must go to dark places in order to learn the truth about her child’s kidnapping. She will discover that danger comes from unexpected sources. She will do things she never imagined herself capable of. But will Francine get her daughter back—or is it too late?
A heart-stopping, gripping thriller for fans of C. L. Taylor, Karin Slaughter, and Linwood Barclay.
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 14, 2017
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5 books79 followersS.B. Caves was born and raised in North London. He loves crime and thriller novels, classic horror movies, Korean/Japanese thriller films and true crime documentaries. He is also a huge boxing fan.
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December 11, 2017
S.B. Caves is certainly a new name to me in the mystery/thriller department but I do hope this is not his first and only book. The book intrigued me and pulled me in from the first few chapters and although it was a little slow to start it picked up and became a fast-paced read. My love for crime novels means I am always seeking out new books from both authors known to me and also those who are new to the scene. In this case, the publisher was kind enough to allow me a copy to read and review.
The book focuses on Francine whose daughter Autumn has been missing for ten years - she does not know whether she is alive or dead - which as a mother must be horrifying. The first chapter begins with Francine receiving a hand delivered note in an envelope which reads - I KNOW WHERE SHE IS. Francine doesn't know whether to dismiss it as a sick prank or to take it at face value.
The next day a strange looking young woman approaches her claiming to have posted the note. Francine wants to label it as a cruel joke and forget about it for her own sanity but there's just one problem - this young girl knows things that only Autumn would know.
It then becomes clear that the only way Francine will learn the truth about her daughters kidnapping is by travelling to dark places. She will discover that danger comes from unexpected sources and she will do things she never thought she was capable of... but will she get Autumn back or is too late? Is the note genuine or is it just a horrible hoax?
This is a well written and immaculately paced debut novel that is truly gripping. It is definitely worth reading if you are a fan of a good thriller. It's best that you find an afternoon to set aside to read this as once you get into it it is difficult to put down. The need to find out whether Autumn is alive or dead and what actually happened to her keeps you turning those pages!
I wouldn't hesistate to read another of the authors novels in the future. A riveting and unpredictable roller coaster ride. I would not be surprised if there was a sequel as the door has been left wide open for this, if there is I would definitely read it. There is no doubt in my mind that this is an author to watch for the future. This is truly worthy of 5-stars - an amazing read!
The book focuses on Francine whose daughter Autumn has been missing for ten years - she does not know whether she is alive or dead - which as a mother must be horrifying. The first chapter begins with Francine receiving a hand delivered note in an envelope which reads - I KNOW WHERE SHE IS. Francine doesn't know whether to dismiss it as a sick prank or to take it at face value.
The next day a strange looking young woman approaches her claiming to have posted the note. Francine wants to label it as a cruel joke and forget about it for her own sanity but there's just one problem - this young girl knows things that only Autumn would know.
It then becomes clear that the only way Francine will learn the truth about her daughters kidnapping is by travelling to dark places. She will discover that danger comes from unexpected sources and she will do things she never thought she was capable of... but will she get Autumn back or is too late? Is the note genuine or is it just a horrible hoax?
This is a well written and immaculately paced debut novel that is truly gripping. It is definitely worth reading if you are a fan of a good thriller. It's best that you find an afternoon to set aside to read this as once you get into it it is difficult to put down. The need to find out whether Autumn is alive or dead and what actually happened to her keeps you turning those pages!
I wouldn't hesistate to read another of the authors novels in the future. A riveting and unpredictable roller coaster ride. I would not be surprised if there was a sequel as the door has been left wide open for this, if there is I would definitely read it. There is no doubt in my mind that this is an author to watch for the future. This is truly worthy of 5-stars - an amazing read!
September 5, 2017
5☆ Gripping, Fast Paced,Heart Racing, Addictive, Thriller!
I know where she is, literally had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through.
So many twists and turns it had me second guessing myself over and over.
It's fast paced, Gripping, highly addictive, Thrilling and just a bit shocking.
Be prepared once you start this book you will not put it down till the very end!
Francine and Will's Daughter Autumn went missing 10years ago when she was little.
10years later Francine received a letter through her door....saying ' I know where she is'
Francine and Will have divorced as Francine was drinking and went into depression.
The grief was just too much for them both so they split up.
So when she takes the letter to Will he tells her she's been pranked and she should just go home!
Francine has never given up looking for Autumn and she is convinced the letter is real.
What happens next will turn Francine's life upside down!
She is in for one hell of a ride, and she's not about to let ANYTHING or ANYONE get in her way!
Its here i'm going to stop my review of The plot as believe me it's one story you WON'T want to miss!!
Believe me when I say this story will literally keep you guessing.
Uncovering horrific truths, Scandal, heartbreaking scenes, this story has it all.
Although there are a few graphic scenes, there is also a theme of torture and sexual abuse which some may find distressing.
Although these topics do feature within the story it is handelled with sensitivity.
I adored Francine her Raw Maternal instinct was almost Carnal at times and I admired her determination and her ability to never give up!
I can Definetly see Mothers & Women being able to relate to her sheer strength and her ability to do whatever it took to find her daughter.
For me I disliked Will. He has moved on with his life. He's new wife is pregnant and he tries to keep that part of he's life locked away.
I hated how he treated Francine.
Yes she came across as a mad women at times and her drinking didn't help.
But a Mother's instinct is always right!!
He shunned her and made her feel like she was crazy. Even when she had evidence of the letter he dismissed her.
He actually infuriated me!
The story did sometimes come across a little far fetched at times, but I loved it all the more because of that.
It stretched your imagination and really made you envision the events unfolding.
But to be honest this story could well become true. There has been cases where this kind of thing has gone on.
I loved the ending. But i wanted more. I do hope there is another book as I want more answers!
I really do urge you to read this book.
It really will keep you hooked and guessing till the early hours.
I highly recommend this book to readers who love Fast Paced Thrillers, Physiological theme, Highly Addictive books, Very Gripping, and Enjoy Twists.
I received this book from the Publisher for free via Netgalley, in which I voluntarily reviewed.
My Review can also be found on my blog:
http://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2017/09...
I know where she is, literally had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through.
So many twists and turns it had me second guessing myself over and over.
It's fast paced, Gripping, highly addictive, Thrilling and just a bit shocking.
Be prepared once you start this book you will not put it down till the very end!
Francine and Will's Daughter Autumn went missing 10years ago when she was little.
10years later Francine received a letter through her door....saying ' I know where she is'
Francine and Will have divorced as Francine was drinking and went into depression.
The grief was just too much for them both so they split up.
So when she takes the letter to Will he tells her she's been pranked and she should just go home!
Francine has never given up looking for Autumn and she is convinced the letter is real.
What happens next will turn Francine's life upside down!
She is in for one hell of a ride, and she's not about to let ANYTHING or ANYONE get in her way!
Its here i'm going to stop my review of The plot as believe me it's one story you WON'T want to miss!!
Believe me when I say this story will literally keep you guessing.
Uncovering horrific truths, Scandal, heartbreaking scenes, this story has it all.
Although there are a few graphic scenes, there is also a theme of torture and sexual abuse which some may find distressing.
Although these topics do feature within the story it is handelled with sensitivity.
I adored Francine her Raw Maternal instinct was almost Carnal at times and I admired her determination and her ability to never give up!
I can Definetly see Mothers & Women being able to relate to her sheer strength and her ability to do whatever it took to find her daughter.
For me I disliked Will. He has moved on with his life. He's new wife is pregnant and he tries to keep that part of he's life locked away.
I hated how he treated Francine.
Yes she came across as a mad women at times and her drinking didn't help.
But a Mother's instinct is always right!!
He shunned her and made her feel like she was crazy. Even when she had evidence of the letter he dismissed her.
He actually infuriated me!
The story did sometimes come across a little far fetched at times, but I loved it all the more because of that.
It stretched your imagination and really made you envision the events unfolding.
But to be honest this story could well become true. There has been cases where this kind of thing has gone on.
I loved the ending. But i wanted more. I do hope there is another book as I want more answers!
I really do urge you to read this book.
It really will keep you hooked and guessing till the early hours.
I highly recommend this book to readers who love Fast Paced Thrillers, Physiological theme, Highly Addictive books, Very Gripping, and Enjoy Twists.
I received this book from the Publisher for free via Netgalley, in which I voluntarily reviewed.
My Review can also be found on my blog:
http://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2017/09...
July 24, 2017
4.5 stars for I Know Where She Is by SB Caves.
I hate to think how I would have coped had one of my children been abducted. In the beginning I was judgmental of Francine, whose daughter Autumn was abducted some 10 years prior to the start of this book. Francine coped by becoming a functioning alcoholic who regularly consults psychics. Her husband Will coped by turning his daughter's disappearance into an industry.
Fast forward, and Francine receives a hand delivered note with only the words 'I KNOW WHERE SHE IS '.
And so begins an unpredictable, and at times improbable and unbelievable, but utterly riveting roller coaster ride as Francine follows her gut instinct to try to save her daughter. Is the note a cruel hoax, or does someone really know where her daughter is?
I Know Where She Is deserves to be made into a movie. I could see it all unfolding before me as I read.
Caves leaves me in no doubt that she is an author to be watched. Her writing is dynamic. Her characters are flawed, unpredictable and all too human; her descriptions of the settings so realistic I could picture myself there.
Don't be surprised if there is a sequel; the door has been left wide open for this to happen.
Thank you to Canelo via Netgalley for providing a digital copy of I Know Where She Is by SB Caves for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
I hate to think how I would have coped had one of my children been abducted. In the beginning I was judgmental of Francine, whose daughter Autumn was abducted some 10 years prior to the start of this book. Francine coped by becoming a functioning alcoholic who regularly consults psychics. Her husband Will coped by turning his daughter's disappearance into an industry.
Fast forward, and Francine receives a hand delivered note with only the words 'I KNOW WHERE SHE IS '.
And so begins an unpredictable, and at times improbable and unbelievable, but utterly riveting roller coaster ride as Francine follows her gut instinct to try to save her daughter. Is the note a cruel hoax, or does someone really know where her daughter is?
I Know Where She Is deserves to be made into a movie. I could see it all unfolding before me as I read.
Caves leaves me in no doubt that she is an author to be watched. Her writing is dynamic. Her characters are flawed, unpredictable and all too human; her descriptions of the settings so realistic I could picture myself there.
Don't be surprised if there is a sequel; the door has been left wide open for this to happen.
Thank you to Canelo via Netgalley for providing a digital copy of I Know Where She Is by SB Caves for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
August 16, 2017
I Know Where She Is by SB Caves was a thriller about Lena who was trying to find her young daughter who had gone missing almost a decade before. I enjoyed this book, it was fast paced and I could not put it down and read it in one day. The subject matter is not for the faint hearted. I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
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March 11, 2018"A white envelope, unmarked, no stamp. Scrawled in chicken scratch: I KNOW WHERE SHE IS."
Francine receives this message ten years after her daughter, Autumn Cooper-Wright, went missing and no amount of searching ever turned up a clue. Francine descended into an alcoholic haze, she and her husband, Will, divorced and only recently has she begun to get herself put back together. Francine frantically calls her husband for a meet, but he's moved on, has a new wife and is expecting a child, and he thinks it's just a prank. When Francine meets 18-year-old Lena out by her car next to her job place the next day, she's not convinced that Lena is anything but a cruel joke when Lena says she knows Autumn -- whom she knows as Melody. And, Lena says that Autumn is still alive. Lena only begins to believe it when Lena tells her things that make her blood run cold.
"Even if you got her back...She's not the same little girl you lost...None of us are."
As messed up and unstable as Francine appears at first, she pulls herself together quickly and is off on a mission to rescue her daughter from unspeakable circumstances. NO SPOILERS, but the situation Autumn is in is horrible and one that no parent wants to imagine. The book really takes off after this and ratchets toward a spectacular, if somewhat unbelievable, climax. The narrative is well-paced and tension builds as Francine seeks to find and regain her daughter. Francine changes into something approaching Super Woman before the reader's eyes and the transformation is necessary considering what she is up against. Can she rescue Autumn when there is no one to turn to for help?
This was quite the unexpected thrill read for me as I had not anticipated the direction it was going. I enjoyed it as the pages flew by. As others have said, set aside a block of time as this begs to be read in a single sitting.
Thank you to NetGalley and Canelo Publishing for the e-book ARC to read and review.
Francine receives this message ten years after her daughter, Autumn Cooper-Wright, went missing and no amount of searching ever turned up a clue. Francine descended into an alcoholic haze, she and her husband, Will, divorced and only recently has she begun to get herself put back together. Francine frantically calls her husband for a meet, but he's moved on, has a new wife and is expecting a child, and he thinks it's just a prank. When Francine meets 18-year-old Lena out by her car next to her job place the next day, she's not convinced that Lena is anything but a cruel joke when Lena says she knows Autumn -- whom she knows as Melody. And, Lena says that Autumn is still alive. Lena only begins to believe it when Lena tells her things that make her blood run cold.
"Even if you got her back...She's not the same little girl you lost...None of us are."
As messed up and unstable as Francine appears at first, she pulls herself together quickly and is off on a mission to rescue her daughter from unspeakable circumstances. NO SPOILERS, but the situation Autumn is in is horrible and one that no parent wants to imagine. The book really takes off after this and ratchets toward a spectacular, if somewhat unbelievable, climax. The narrative is well-paced and tension builds as Francine seeks to find and regain her daughter. Francine changes into something approaching Super Woman before the reader's eyes and the transformation is necessary considering what she is up against. Can she rescue Autumn when there is no one to turn to for help?
This was quite the unexpected thrill read for me as I had not anticipated the direction it was going. I enjoyed it as the pages flew by. As others have said, set aside a block of time as this begs to be read in a single sitting.
Thank you to NetGalley and Canelo Publishing for the e-book ARC to read and review.
August 27, 2017
On the tenth anniversary of her daughter, Autumn, disappearance, Francine receives a note pushed through her letter box with the words, ‘I Know Where She Is’ wrote in childish handwriting.
She takes the note to her ex husband, Autumns dad Will, for his help, but he shuts her down, and tells her that it will be kids, and to leave him alone and that she needs professional help.
Then a strange young woman, Lena, appears stating that she wrote the note, and that Autumn, now called Melody, is being held in a big house in the woods with lots of other girls, and that she can’t get the police involved, as they already know about them.
With no one to turn to, an ex who thinks she’s nuts, and a determination to get her daughter back, Francine finds herself on her own, and has to make some tough choices if she is to get her daughter back, going to lengths she never thought she was capable of.
I Know Where she is, is a brilliantly executed thriller. The book opens straight into the action, there is no build up, and this works perfectly, getting you involved from the very beginning.
S.B. Caves took me in a direction I wasn’t expecting, and into a dark seedy criminal world, one that goes on behind closed doors, and hidden well from society.
Francine is a woman on the edge. She has lived with the pain, hurt, anguish, and guilt over her daughter’s disappearance for the past ten years. She has clung onto hope for so long, that when Lena turns up, she wants to disbelieve her, but knows deep down that what Lena is telling her is the truth.
Lena, is a very mixed up young woman, who came across much younger than she was. Even though she was a victim, I did find it hard to warm to her. I don’t know why, there was just something about her that bugged me.
The subject matter might not be something everyone will be comfortable will, but it was handled delicately, and although you knew what these young women were going through, it was never pushed in your face, or explicitly explained.
My only concern is how it ended. I was hoping for something more, but it ended quite abruptly. Though there was talk of the future, I’m not sure if there would be scope for a sequel.
If you are after a fast paced, dark, gritty thriller, that will hook you from the first page and have you eagerly rushing through it, then this book is perfect. It definitely won’t disappoint.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
She takes the note to her ex husband, Autumns dad Will, for his help, but he shuts her down, and tells her that it will be kids, and to leave him alone and that she needs professional help.
Then a strange young woman, Lena, appears stating that she wrote the note, and that Autumn, now called Melody, is being held in a big house in the woods with lots of other girls, and that she can’t get the police involved, as they already know about them.
With no one to turn to, an ex who thinks she’s nuts, and a determination to get her daughter back, Francine finds herself on her own, and has to make some tough choices if she is to get her daughter back, going to lengths she never thought she was capable of.
I Know Where she is, is a brilliantly executed thriller. The book opens straight into the action, there is no build up, and this works perfectly, getting you involved from the very beginning.
S.B. Caves took me in a direction I wasn’t expecting, and into a dark seedy criminal world, one that goes on behind closed doors, and hidden well from society.
Francine is a woman on the edge. She has lived with the pain, hurt, anguish, and guilt over her daughter’s disappearance for the past ten years. She has clung onto hope for so long, that when Lena turns up, she wants to disbelieve her, but knows deep down that what Lena is telling her is the truth.
Lena, is a very mixed up young woman, who came across much younger than she was. Even though she was a victim, I did find it hard to warm to her. I don’t know why, there was just something about her that bugged me.
The subject matter might not be something everyone will be comfortable will, but it was handled delicately, and although you knew what these young women were going through, it was never pushed in your face, or explicitly explained.
My only concern is how it ended. I was hoping for something more, but it ended quite abruptly. Though there was talk of the future, I’m not sure if there would be scope for a sequel.
If you are after a fast paced, dark, gritty thriller, that will hook you from the first page and have you eagerly rushing through it, then this book is perfect. It definitely won’t disappoint.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
August 23, 2017
Oh my goodness this was so NOT what I was expecting but in a good way so don’t worry! From the moment Francine got that anonymous letter through her letterbox, I was hooked! Do be warned that although this hard hitting thriller does contain scenes that some people may find upsetting, it will also hold you hostage to its powerful story of a mother determined to bring her daughter home.
And Francine is very much on her own in her quest to find out what happened to Autumn 10 years ago and whether or not that letter is another hoax. Her husband has moved on with his life, not believing or trusting his alcohol soaked ex wife and certainly not willing to go along with any of the propositions she has for a new search for their missing child. And although Francine isn’t the most reliable or likeable character at the start, she comes alive again when she realises there’s a real chance Autumn is still out there. Will, her ex husband, was an uninspiring figure and I knew straight away that Francine would be far better off without his support anyway.
This storyline would actually work really well as a film! It had a visual feel and a similar vibe to other action films I’ve seen recently-it actually reminded me of Taken at times with Francine as a female Liam Neeson! Her grit and determination shine through the narrative and I was behind her 100%, cheering her on every step of her journey to reclaim not just her daughters freedom but to take back her own life too.
Do be aware that this book cover themes of child abduction and abuse which some may feel is handled too deeply at times. There was one scene where I thought I might have to put the book aside for a bit as I found it hard to read, but the subject is handled so well in this authors hands that everything existing within the plot was needed to enhance the sheer horror of the situation. And once you find out more, you will begin to see how the full extent of the years of horrific abuse has shaped its victims.
This is a clever, fast paced and gripping thriller, brought to life by a truly outstanding lead character who never gives up. And I’m still feeling goosebumps after that final chapter!! A really creepy and intriguing ending that just surprised the hell out of me, keeping me on my toes till the final word of that final page. I can’t wait to see where S.B Caves goes from here with an imagination like that!
And Francine is very much on her own in her quest to find out what happened to Autumn 10 years ago and whether or not that letter is another hoax. Her husband has moved on with his life, not believing or trusting his alcohol soaked ex wife and certainly not willing to go along with any of the propositions she has for a new search for their missing child. And although Francine isn’t the most reliable or likeable character at the start, she comes alive again when she realises there’s a real chance Autumn is still out there. Will, her ex husband, was an uninspiring figure and I knew straight away that Francine would be far better off without his support anyway.
This storyline would actually work really well as a film! It had a visual feel and a similar vibe to other action films I’ve seen recently-it actually reminded me of Taken at times with Francine as a female Liam Neeson! Her grit and determination shine through the narrative and I was behind her 100%, cheering her on every step of her journey to reclaim not just her daughters freedom but to take back her own life too.
Do be aware that this book cover themes of child abduction and abuse which some may feel is handled too deeply at times. There was one scene where I thought I might have to put the book aside for a bit as I found it hard to read, but the subject is handled so well in this authors hands that everything existing within the plot was needed to enhance the sheer horror of the situation. And once you find out more, you will begin to see how the full extent of the years of horrific abuse has shaped its victims.
This is a clever, fast paced and gripping thriller, brought to life by a truly outstanding lead character who never gives up. And I’m still feeling goosebumps after that final chapter!! A really creepy and intriguing ending that just surprised the hell out of me, keeping me on my toes till the final word of that final page. I can’t wait to see where S.B Caves goes from here with an imagination like that!
September 4, 2017
Given that this story is set in America where the unbelievable often happens, this book, although thrilling in places, stretches the bounds of credibility both in storyline and characterisation. Set around a theme of paedophilia, the book often makes uncomfortable reading to say the least. The assertion by one of the main characters that such is the involvement of officials at all levels of national governance that reporting people and crimes is useless, is not believable. The main characters although at first unable to cope with their situation, suddenly as the book nears its end, develop action man like characteristics. I don't feel drawn to reading any further offering by this author.
September 5, 2018
A very gripping story about a mother who goes all out to find her daughter who disappeared 10 years ago. On the 10th anniversary of Autumn's disappearance the mother gets a note saying "I know where she is." And they're off and racing. It got a little far-fetched towards the end but by then you're so invested in the story that you power on through. I would read more from this author.
January 7, 2020
I almost hate giving this book 5 stars, but the story sucks you in, and this earns it 5 stars, It is a page turner.
Where I say I hate to give it 5 stars is due to the storyline. It is pretty sad imho that something like this storyline could even be conceived! Sad and brutal.
This may be my most candid review ever, my reviews are typically is it good or not.
That being said....
Does this stuff really go on in the world we live in? I am by no means a political correctness guy or any of that stuff. Actually quite the opposite.
But I do have a pretty deep moral compass, and this story is definitely south of it.
Again, it is a page turner, it will keep you wanting to find out what happens next. So there you go, 5 stars.
Where I say I hate to give it 5 stars is due to the storyline. It is pretty sad imho that something like this storyline could even be conceived! Sad and brutal.
This may be my most candid review ever, my reviews are typically is it good or not.
That being said....
Does this stuff really go on in the world we live in? I am by no means a political correctness guy or any of that stuff. Actually quite the opposite.
But I do have a pretty deep moral compass, and this story is definitely south of it.
Again, it is a page turner, it will keep you wanting to find out what happens next. So there you go, 5 stars.
September 9, 2023
I Know Where She Is by S.B. Caves is an intense thrill ride, and I am so glad I randomly found the audiobook on Libby! I had never heard of this book or author before, but I was immediately intrigued by the cover and decided to listen to it without reading the synopsis first. I think this is a great one to go into blind if you don't have triggers, but if you do, I recommend checking them out somewhere like StoryGraph before you start. We do get a few different viewpoints throughout the story, but the majority of it is seen through Francine's eyes and I can't even imagine someone going through what she does IRL. She will stop at nothing to find her daughter and the theme of motherhood is extremely strong in this one.
Really the only likable character in this book is Francine, and if you really want to see her come alive, I recommend listening to the audiobook. Sarah Beckett's narration isn't what I would call perfect, but it is extremely heartfelt, and the emotion just pours out of her. I also think she helped me connect to the story and Francine way more than if I had simply read this one. I Know Where She Is isn't for the faint of heart and is a fairly dark read reminiscent of a Karin Slaughter novel, although I think some potential did get away from the author. There were some parts that could have been truly epic that felt a tiny bit flat to me, but overall, this was a really suspenseful read that I would highly recommend to thriller lovers!
Really the only likable character in this book is Francine, and if you really want to see her come alive, I recommend listening to the audiobook. Sarah Beckett's narration isn't what I would call perfect, but it is extremely heartfelt, and the emotion just pours out of her. I also think she helped me connect to the story and Francine way more than if I had simply read this one. I Know Where She Is isn't for the faint of heart and is a fairly dark read reminiscent of a Karin Slaughter novel, although I think some potential did get away from the author. There were some parts that could have been truly epic that felt a tiny bit flat to me, but overall, this was a really suspenseful read that I would highly recommend to thriller lovers!
August 3, 2017
This was a book I wasn't sure of at the beginning as it took me a couple of chapters to connect with, but once we connected my excitement grew with the story.
I can't imagine what it would be like to have a child taken from you in such a way never knowing if they were dead or still alive. This is what happens with Francine. The only thing she has held onto for ten years is hope , its hope that has kept her from completely going under, afterall, her ex husband is one hell of a no hoper at all, he really comes across to me a swine, hes given up all hope, hes married again, child on the way, and when Francine approaches him about something to do with their long lost daughter Autumn hes really thinking there is something wrong with his ex, shes barmy for even 'thinking' the item she has in front of her would lead or could lead them to their long lost daughter, hes of no help whatsoever.
A girl turns up Lena who professes to know where her daughter is, is she mad to even contemplate listening to this crazy young woman?
I loved this thriller in the end, it kept my attention and me turning pages, enough for me to keep moaning at anything or anyone that kept interrupting me!
Slow at first but really did pick up and well worth it for me.
My thanks to Canelo via Net Galley for my copy.
March 24, 2018
10 heart pounding stars ⭐️ x 10!
I loved everything about this book. The main character Francine because she never quit even when the odds were against her; Autumn because she took the worst possible situation ever and drew strength from it and came out as quite the badass heroine!
There wasn’t a slow or boring part in the book. I am so beyond glad I got to read this. It was so good I finished it in one day. Yes, the subject matter is dark and depressing and hits a few nerves, but you will root for these women like they are your own best friends!
And OH Sh*t THAT ending!!! 🤫
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for my free ARC in exchange for my honest review.
My honest review: AWESOME TWISTY edge of your seat thriller!!!!
I loved everything about this book. The main character Francine because she never quit even when the odds were against her; Autumn because she took the worst possible situation ever and drew strength from it and came out as quite the badass heroine!
There wasn’t a slow or boring part in the book. I am so beyond glad I got to read this. It was so good I finished it in one day. Yes, the subject matter is dark and depressing and hits a few nerves, but you will root for these women like they are your own best friends!
And OH Sh*t THAT ending!!! 🤫
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for my free ARC in exchange for my honest review.
My honest review: AWESOME TWISTY edge of your seat thriller!!!!
July 8, 2020
Trigger Warning: pedophilia, child sexual abuse, violence
With the current news of "famous and powerful people" being enmeshed in rampant pedophilia, I wouldn't be surprised that something as depicted in the book actually exists. I would actually bet on it. But there is something else that is bothering me, and I don't see anyone mention it. I believe the dad is in on it. His behavior throughout the book, him being a celebrity in his own right, being friends with Glenn and shielding him, the fact Sheila is described as child-like and the fact that Autumn whispers something to him, I'm pretty sure he frequented the house too.
With the current news of "famous and powerful people" being enmeshed in rampant pedophilia, I wouldn't be surprised that something as depicted in the book actually exists. I would actually bet on it. But there is something else that is bothering me, and I don't see anyone mention it. I believe the dad is in on it. His behavior throughout the book, him being a celebrity in his own right, being friends with Glenn and shielding him, the fact Sheila is described as child-like and the fact that Autumn whispers something to him, I'm pretty sure he frequented the house too.
November 8, 2017
I Know Where She Is, chosen at random from my Kindle as I fancied reading a thriller, did draw me in quite quickly. The characters, most of whom are too underdeveloped, form rather an odd cast, and I was not overly convinced by any of them. I Know Where She Is was relatively engaging, and very well paced, but after a while everything became very unlikely, even silly. A bit of a strange book, really.
January 13, 2019
Francine ist eine gebrochene Frau. Vor 10 Jahren verschwand ihre Tochter Autumn spurlos. Seit dem liegt ihr Leben in Trümmern. Francine trauert und klammert sich auch heute noch an jeden Strohhalm. Daher weiß sie sofort, dass nur ihre Tochter gemeint sein kann, als sie eines Tages eine mysteriöse Botschaft erhält: “Ich weiß, wo sie ist”. Wer hat ihr den Zettel durch den Briefschlitz geworfen? Die Absenderin gibt sich am nächsten Tag zu erkennen. Es ist ein verwahrlostes Mädchen, das erschreckend viel über ihre Tochter weiß. Und angeblich soll ihre Tochter noch leben…
Bereits zu Beginn des Buches wird schnell klar, dass unsere Hauptfigur Francine, schon lange nicht mehr glücklich war. Seit ihre Tochter verschwand, versumpft Francine zwischen Depressionen und Alkohol und kann nur mühsam ein funktionierendes Bild von sich erhalten. Ihr Mann erträgt das schon seit langem nicht mehr und hat sich ein neues Leben aufgebaut. Die beiden haben sich total überworfen, denn Francine ist immer noch voller Hoffnung, ihre Tochter wiederzufinden, während ihr Ex-Mann bereits damit abgeschlossen hat.
Doch wer hat Francine nun diese Mitteilung zukommen lassen? Das Mädchen, das sich als Absender herausstellt, weiß tatsächlich Dinge über Autumn, die sie eigentlich nicht wissen könnte. Ist das endlich die erhoffte Spur? Francine klammert sich daran und hofft noch mehr herauszufinden, nicht ahnend, dass sie sich damit in eine extrem gefährliche Lage bringt…
“Ich weiß, wo sie ist” ist das Debüt des Autoren. Generell habe ich schon einige Thriller gelesen, die sich mit dem Verschwinden eines Kindes befassen, hier wurde also das Rad nicht neu erfunden. Allerdings hätte ich niemals mit diesem Fortgang der Geschichte gerechnet. Ich hatte mir ein, zwei mögliche Szenarien überlegt, doch weit gefehlt – der Autor hat sich für ein recht extremes, wenn nicht sogar übertriebenes entschieden.
Vom Schreibstil her, hat der Autor meinen Geschmack sehr gut getroffen. Ich kam schnell durch das Buch und bis das große Geheimnis gelüftet wurde, war es extrem spannend. Nach diesem Punkt wurde die Spannung eher von actiongeladenen Szenen abgelöst. Ich muss sagen, dass mir dadurch der erste Teil des Buches besser gefallen hat, danach glich es eher einer Kamikaze-Aktion.
Insgesamt war das Buch schon recht drastisch. Niemals hätte ich zu Anfang mit dieser Storyline gerechnet. Das große Ganze war schon recht übertrieben und unglaubwürdig, da muss es schon an vielen Ecken klemmen, dass das so funktioniert. Trotzdem war es ganz nett zu lesen, sofern man das in diesem Fall so formulieren kann und ich würde durchaus nochmal zu einem Buch von S.B. Caves greifen.
Bereits zu Beginn des Buches wird schnell klar, dass unsere Hauptfigur Francine, schon lange nicht mehr glücklich war. Seit ihre Tochter verschwand, versumpft Francine zwischen Depressionen und Alkohol und kann nur mühsam ein funktionierendes Bild von sich erhalten. Ihr Mann erträgt das schon seit langem nicht mehr und hat sich ein neues Leben aufgebaut. Die beiden haben sich total überworfen, denn Francine ist immer noch voller Hoffnung, ihre Tochter wiederzufinden, während ihr Ex-Mann bereits damit abgeschlossen hat.
Doch wer hat Francine nun diese Mitteilung zukommen lassen? Das Mädchen, das sich als Absender herausstellt, weiß tatsächlich Dinge über Autumn, die sie eigentlich nicht wissen könnte. Ist das endlich die erhoffte Spur? Francine klammert sich daran und hofft noch mehr herauszufinden, nicht ahnend, dass sie sich damit in eine extrem gefährliche Lage bringt…
“Ich weiß, wo sie ist” ist das Debüt des Autoren. Generell habe ich schon einige Thriller gelesen, die sich mit dem Verschwinden eines Kindes befassen, hier wurde also das Rad nicht neu erfunden. Allerdings hätte ich niemals mit diesem Fortgang der Geschichte gerechnet. Ich hatte mir ein, zwei mögliche Szenarien überlegt, doch weit gefehlt – der Autor hat sich für ein recht extremes, wenn nicht sogar übertriebenes entschieden.
Vom Schreibstil her, hat der Autor meinen Geschmack sehr gut getroffen. Ich kam schnell durch das Buch und bis das große Geheimnis gelüftet wurde, war es extrem spannend. Nach diesem Punkt wurde die Spannung eher von actiongeladenen Szenen abgelöst. Ich muss sagen, dass mir dadurch der erste Teil des Buches besser gefallen hat, danach glich es eher einer Kamikaze-Aktion.
Insgesamt war das Buch schon recht drastisch. Niemals hätte ich zu Anfang mit dieser Storyline gerechnet. Das große Ganze war schon recht übertrieben und unglaubwürdig, da muss es schon an vielen Ecken klemmen, dass das so funktioniert. Trotzdem war es ganz nett zu lesen, sofern man das in diesem Fall so formulieren kann und ich würde durchaus nochmal zu einem Buch von S.B. Caves greifen.
July 29, 2017
Firstly I found the start of this a bit slow. Over two days I was reading the odd pages. Then I sat this afternoon and thought I better give it a chance. I'm so glad I did. The pace picked up and apart from making dinner I couldn't put it down until I'd finished it.
At the beginning we meet Francine. Her life fell apart ten years ago when her daughter went missing. She struggles each day and the only thing keeping her going is hope- hope that her daughter Autumn is still alive. Francine ex husband is no help to her. I can understand his need to move on but I really did not like him.
Francines life changes when she finds a note hand delivered to her house saying 'I know where she is'. Francine is given hope by a stranger.
So I really don't want to give too much away. This was one of them kinda reads that if it was a movie I'd be watching it behind a cushion. You know the type where you wanna see what's gonna happen but your also afraid lol
If your looking for a really well written thriller then I certainly recommend this read. If like me you find it a tad slow at the beginning keep going as it's certainly worth it. Looking forward to reading more from this author. Maybe a book two? 4.5 stars from me.
At the beginning we meet Francine. Her life fell apart ten years ago when her daughter went missing. She struggles each day and the only thing keeping her going is hope- hope that her daughter Autumn is still alive. Francine ex husband is no help to her. I can understand his need to move on but I really did not like him.
Francines life changes when she finds a note hand delivered to her house saying 'I know where she is'. Francine is given hope by a stranger.
So I really don't want to give too much away. This was one of them kinda reads that if it was a movie I'd be watching it behind a cushion. You know the type where you wanna see what's gonna happen but your also afraid lol
If your looking for a really well written thriller then I certainly recommend this read. If like me you find it a tad slow at the beginning keep going as it's certainly worth it. Looking forward to reading more from this author. Maybe a book two? 4.5 stars from me.
November 12, 2017
I strongly feel it is irresponsible and neglectful of the author/Publishing team not to mention a large theme of this book, or at least mention that there is a major trigger point in the shape of graphic sexual abuse and sexual violence.
If I knew of the content beforehand I probably wouldn’t have started it, but I would have definitely read some reviews first - then most likely avoid it.
If I knew of the content beforehand I probably wouldn’t have started it, but I would have definitely read some reviews first - then most likely avoid it.
September 9, 2022
A good quick read!
August 17, 2017
*** 3.5 stars ***
When I picked up this book I had no idea I was about to be thrown head first into an action packed, utterly gripping, edge-of-your-seat ride. There’s no gentle introduction – right from the beginning this is high tension reading, with dramatic, explosive scenes coming one after the other at breakneck speed.
The book starts at the approach to the 10 year anniversary of Francine’s daughter’s disappearance. Francine is a mess – drinking to excess then overexercising to counteract the damage. Her fragility and brittleness transcends from the page, and with the help of her aloof, distant and exasperated ex husband, it’s unclear how reliable she is. When first the letter and then the strange and disturbing Lena appear, I had no idea if this was a trick, a desperate delusion or in fact real.
As Francine discovers more about Autumn’s disappearance and the intervening years, a sense of dread and horror settled over me. There’s some disturbing and upsetting themes covered, and I was physically shaken at some of the scenes. This book is pretty dark – more so than I originally anticipated. Yet there’s a sense of determination, unbreakable spirit and a fight for survival throughout, which had me gripped and praying for a positive resolution.
What I really liked about this book was the developement of Francine, from broken and unstable to quite frankly, kick ass. Yes, there’s quite a lot of suspension of belief needed here (for reasons I can’t really go into to avoid giving away spoilers) but the action scenes towards the end literally had me holding my breath. I thought I’d worked out another big secret, which I expected to be revealed at the end and was surprised when the book petered out much more quietly than I expected. I may have misread the hints, but it just felt slightly unfinished and could have done with a little more closure in my opinion. Overall though, this is a gut-punching, fast paced read which I couldn’t put down. I’d definitely read more by this author in future.
When I picked up this book I had no idea I was about to be thrown head first into an action packed, utterly gripping, edge-of-your-seat ride. There’s no gentle introduction – right from the beginning this is high tension reading, with dramatic, explosive scenes coming one after the other at breakneck speed.
The book starts at the approach to the 10 year anniversary of Francine’s daughter’s disappearance. Francine is a mess – drinking to excess then overexercising to counteract the damage. Her fragility and brittleness transcends from the page, and with the help of her aloof, distant and exasperated ex husband, it’s unclear how reliable she is. When first the letter and then the strange and disturbing Lena appear, I had no idea if this was a trick, a desperate delusion or in fact real.
As Francine discovers more about Autumn’s disappearance and the intervening years, a sense of dread and horror settled over me. There’s some disturbing and upsetting themes covered, and I was physically shaken at some of the scenes. This book is pretty dark – more so than I originally anticipated. Yet there’s a sense of determination, unbreakable spirit and a fight for survival throughout, which had me gripped and praying for a positive resolution.
What I really liked about this book was the developement of Francine, from broken and unstable to quite frankly, kick ass. Yes, there’s quite a lot of suspension of belief needed here (for reasons I can’t really go into to avoid giving away spoilers) but the action scenes towards the end literally had me holding my breath. I thought I’d worked out another big secret, which I expected to be revealed at the end and was surprised when the book petered out much more quietly than I expected. I may have misread the hints, but it just felt slightly unfinished and could have done with a little more closure in my opinion. Overall though, this is a gut-punching, fast paced read which I couldn’t put down. I’d definitely read more by this author in future.
August 29, 2017
Ten years ago, Francine’s daughter, Autumn, disappeared without a trace. Now a young girl shows up who claims she knows where Autumn is. Does she really? Or is it some kind of cruel joke? Francine has never stopped hoping that her daughter would return some day and is eager to find out more. But her ex-husband has moved on, has carved out a new life and thinks Francine is crazy and needs to get a grip. If her daughter is really still alive, Francine is completely on her own to find out the truth.
I didn’t quite expect this book to be as dark as it was. There are a few incredibly disturbing scenes in this story that made for some seriously uncomfortable reading. This isn’t for the faint-hearted. That’s your warning right there.
I felt Francine was an extraordinary character and truly showed how far a mother would go. At the beginning, she’s a broken woman who allows herself one day a week where she can drink herself into oblivion. She desperately clings to anything that may help her find her daughter, from mediums to dreams. But then she finds some insane level of inner strength that turns her into a billboard for girl power.
Maybe there were a few moments where things became a bit far-fetched and required suspending belief but at that point, I was so invested in the characters that I didn’t really care and just sat back and enjoyed the ride. There are a few other minor points I had some issues with. Mostly characters acting not quite how I would expect them to but these are things I can’t get into for fear of spoiling the plot. Overall, this was a fast-paced read with short chapters that made me flip the pages faster and faster as the action built up.
I didn’t quite expect this book to be as dark as it was. There are a few incredibly disturbing scenes in this story that made for some seriously uncomfortable reading. This isn’t for the faint-hearted. That’s your warning right there.
I felt Francine was an extraordinary character and truly showed how far a mother would go. At the beginning, she’s a broken woman who allows herself one day a week where she can drink herself into oblivion. She desperately clings to anything that may help her find her daughter, from mediums to dreams. But then she finds some insane level of inner strength that turns her into a billboard for girl power.
Maybe there were a few moments where things became a bit far-fetched and required suspending belief but at that point, I was so invested in the characters that I didn’t really care and just sat back and enjoyed the ride. There are a few other minor points I had some issues with. Mostly characters acting not quite how I would expect them to but these are things I can’t get into for fear of spoiling the plot. Overall, this was a fast-paced read with short chapters that made me flip the pages faster and faster as the action built up.
August 11, 2017
10 years ago Francine's daughter, Autumn, was abducted, whilst Francine dallied in a store. Abducted - in an eye-blink. Gone. Any parent's worst nightmare. It caused an inevitable rift with her snowflake of a husband, who blames her for what took place. On the tenth anniversary of her daughter's disappearance Francine receives a note pushed through her letterbox: "I know where she is". The next day a young woman approaches Francine, claiming to have sent the note. The stranger knows things only Autumn would know. Get prepared for a white-knuckle ride. A descent into the dark world of child kidnapping with unseen terrors that Francine will face - alone. A world so shocking in the scope of its evil and depravity that it had me reeling. And Francine embarks on a journey fraught with danger and will accomplish things she never thought herself capable of. As the story unfolds and Francine begins to learn the truth about Autumn's kidnapping, the relentless pace of her terrifying journey had me totally gripped. Not for the squeamish - this is a novel of real intensity that you won't be able to put down.
April 22, 2018
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
The book opens with Francine, whose daughter was abducted 10 years ago.
While everyone around her ( including her ex husband) seems to have moved on, she is positive that her daughter is still out there.
One day she receives a hand written note which only says : I know where she is. From then on it's a fast paced thriller as Francine embarks on a ( somewhat implausible) journey to retrieve her daughter.
The pacing is good, the plot is interesting ( this story line is a bit overused in my opinion). It seems a bit far fetched. in places.
All in all not a bad read especially for a debut novel.
My only real concern is that this book should come with a trigger warning as it contains a lot of graphic and disturbing descriptions of sexual abuse and sexual violence.
The book opens with Francine, whose daughter was abducted 10 years ago.
While everyone around her ( including her ex husband) seems to have moved on, she is positive that her daughter is still out there.
One day she receives a hand written note which only says : I know where she is. From then on it's a fast paced thriller as Francine embarks on a ( somewhat implausible) journey to retrieve her daughter.
The pacing is good, the plot is interesting ( this story line is a bit overused in my opinion). It seems a bit far fetched. in places.
All in all not a bad read especially for a debut novel.
My only real concern is that this book should come with a trigger warning as it contains a lot of graphic and disturbing descriptions of sexual abuse and sexual violence.
November 17, 2017
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers, Canelo for this advance review copy in exchange for an honest review. Also thank you to Ellie from Canelo for allowing me to be part of the Book Blog Tour for this great book.
10 years ago Autumn went missing. Francine, Autumn’s mum, has been looking for her ever since. Whilst everyone else seems to be getting on with their lives and moving on, Francine has never been able to do that. She wants to know what happened to her daughter. The desperation in this leads to Francine becoming an alcoholic who visited psychics, hoping they could provide some answers. Her marriage to Autumn’s dad, Will has broken down and he is now living with someone else. One day, Francine receives a note simply saying “I Know Where She Is”. She has no idea who sent it or what it means, but she takes it to mean that Autumn is still alive. She takes the note to Will, but he dismisses it as a hoax. A mystery stranger, Lena then turns up and tells Francine that Autumn is still alive and she knows where she is!
Now, this may be difficult to review without giving too much of the plot away. It’s obvious that Autumn is still alive, but what isn’t obvious is why she was taken all those years ago. Lena tries to provide some of these answers to Francine, and whilst she believes her when she tries to include Will on what Lena has told her, he again dismisses it as lies and insinuates that Lena is a fraud. The story unfolds quickly with Francine starting her own investigation into what happened and what is still happening now. It’s not an easy subject matter with some descriptions of child abuse and child kidnapping, but it picks up a fast pace through to a great ending!
I feel for Francine in this book, she has obviously found it difficult to move on with her life like everyone else seems to have. Her ex-husband thinks she is a clingy, depressed alcoholic. He seems to be using his daughter’s disappearance for book signings and TV appearances, obviously generating an income from this. Whilst no one, unless they have been in this situation, would know how they would behave in this situation, you would like to think that they would hold out one little thread of hope that your daughter was still alive, even after all this time. Thankfully, Francine goes with her gut instinct and does what she needs to do to find her daughter!
An excellent roller coaster of emotions with some great twists and turns. Well recommended if you love a gritty psychological thriller! Five stars!
10 years ago Autumn went missing. Francine, Autumn’s mum, has been looking for her ever since. Whilst everyone else seems to be getting on with their lives and moving on, Francine has never been able to do that. She wants to know what happened to her daughter. The desperation in this leads to Francine becoming an alcoholic who visited psychics, hoping they could provide some answers. Her marriage to Autumn’s dad, Will has broken down and he is now living with someone else. One day, Francine receives a note simply saying “I Know Where She Is”. She has no idea who sent it or what it means, but she takes it to mean that Autumn is still alive. She takes the note to Will, but he dismisses it as a hoax. A mystery stranger, Lena then turns up and tells Francine that Autumn is still alive and she knows where she is!
Now, this may be difficult to review without giving too much of the plot away. It’s obvious that Autumn is still alive, but what isn’t obvious is why she was taken all those years ago. Lena tries to provide some of these answers to Francine, and whilst she believes her when she tries to include Will on what Lena has told her, he again dismisses it as lies and insinuates that Lena is a fraud. The story unfolds quickly with Francine starting her own investigation into what happened and what is still happening now. It’s not an easy subject matter with some descriptions of child abuse and child kidnapping, but it picks up a fast pace through to a great ending!
I feel for Francine in this book, she has obviously found it difficult to move on with her life like everyone else seems to have. Her ex-husband thinks she is a clingy, depressed alcoholic. He seems to be using his daughter’s disappearance for book signings and TV appearances, obviously generating an income from this. Whilst no one, unless they have been in this situation, would know how they would behave in this situation, you would like to think that they would hold out one little thread of hope that your daughter was still alive, even after all this time. Thankfully, Francine goes with her gut instinct and does what she needs to do to find her daughter!
An excellent roller coaster of emotions with some great twists and turns. Well recommended if you love a gritty psychological thriller! Five stars!
July 19, 2017
I received an ARC of this book to review and give my honest opinion.
‘I Know Where She Is’ by S. B. Caves is a mystery/thriller novel. Autumn has been missing for 10 year after going missing when out one day with her Mum, Francine. On the 10th anniversary of her disappearance Francine receives a hand written note. All that is on the note are the words, ‘I know where she is’. Francine finds out soon enough that it is written by a young girl but Francine can’t decide whether to believe the girl or not. But she knows certain things that sway Francine to believe her. From then on it is a rollercoaster ride. Can the girl lead Francine to Autumn in time?
I have to say Autumn was my favourite character by far! She was such a strong and inspiring young girl despite all she has been through in the last 10 years. She showed courage and determination. She took it upon herself to look after all the other young girls around her and to help them adapt and survive.
All the characters in the book seemed to blend very well. The only one I couldn’t seem to take to was Lena. I found her rather annoying but that is just part of her character.
The book certainly keeps you guessing! For the first time in a while I read a book that I didn’t want to put down. I felt that the book really gripped me and there was never a dull moment. At first when Francine receives the note I was a bit worried that it was going to be the same old mystery story. Thank goodness it wasn’t. Some bits were upsetting to read as Autumn and all the other girls have went through so much. I really felt myself welling up a bit for them. If you enjoy mystery/thriller books then you NEED to read this book!
S. B. Caves is very good at writing tense scenes. You really feel that you are there. The descriptions of what is happening and what the surrounding area sounds/looks like is fantastic. I could really build up an image of what was being described.
All I all I felt this was a really great book and I am so glad I read it. I look forward to more from this author! A big 4.5 stars!
‘I Know Where She Is’ by S. B. Caves is a mystery/thriller novel. Autumn has been missing for 10 year after going missing when out one day with her Mum, Francine. On the 10th anniversary of her disappearance Francine receives a hand written note. All that is on the note are the words, ‘I know where she is’. Francine finds out soon enough that it is written by a young girl but Francine can’t decide whether to believe the girl or not. But she knows certain things that sway Francine to believe her. From then on it is a rollercoaster ride. Can the girl lead Francine to Autumn in time?
I have to say Autumn was my favourite character by far! She was such a strong and inspiring young girl despite all she has been through in the last 10 years. She showed courage and determination. She took it upon herself to look after all the other young girls around her and to help them adapt and survive.
All the characters in the book seemed to blend very well. The only one I couldn’t seem to take to was Lena. I found her rather annoying but that is just part of her character.
The book certainly keeps you guessing! For the first time in a while I read a book that I didn’t want to put down. I felt that the book really gripped me and there was never a dull moment. At first when Francine receives the note I was a bit worried that it was going to be the same old mystery story. Thank goodness it wasn’t. Some bits were upsetting to read as Autumn and all the other girls have went through so much. I really felt myself welling up a bit for them. If you enjoy mystery/thriller books then you NEED to read this book!
S. B. Caves is very good at writing tense scenes. You really feel that you are there. The descriptions of what is happening and what the surrounding area sounds/looks like is fantastic. I could really build up an image of what was being described.
All I all I felt this was a really great book and I am so glad I read it. I look forward to more from this author! A big 4.5 stars!
May 28, 2018
Wanted more answers!
"I Know Where She is" left me with wanting more. ** Some Spoilers** More explanation as to why abduct, hold in cells, torture, and impregnate these girls. If it was for profit why not great the girls better? What happened to all the babies? What was the reasoning behind it all? Money? Power? What happened to the other girls? Why run? Way too many unanswered questions to an other wise interesting premise.
"I Know Where She is" left me with wanting more. ** Some Spoilers** More explanation as to why abduct, hold in cells, torture, and impregnate these girls. If it was for profit why not great the girls better? What happened to all the babies? What was the reasoning behind it all? Money? Power? What happened to the other girls? Why run? Way too many unanswered questions to an other wise interesting premise.
July 24, 2017
thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book to read and review. the story of Francine whos daughter Autumn went missing 10 years ago. she meets Lena who knows where her daughter is and she sets off to find her and expose the people who have been holding her. i did like this book but i didnt love it..
November 11, 2017
I requested this from Netgalley in return for an honest opinion .I regret to say, despite some glowing reviews,, that I found it rather nasty rubbish. It’s an American book featuring female child abduction and male child abuse.. That this happens we know all too well from TV news and papers, but I don’t need to read a fictionalised account as well . The real thing is bad enough. And this story I found unbelievable, blown up to daft proportions.. It left me feeling disquieted.
April 1, 2018
There are not enough words in the English language for me to describe how bad this book was. Everything about it- the story, the characters, the dialogue. And even though I didn't think it was possible, the ending. Utter dreck. I would give it less than one star if possible. Insulting.
December 24, 2017
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from netgalley.
What a high to end the year on!!! Definite 4.5 stars. Rounded to five for some Christmas spirit.
Autumn is kidnapped ten years ago and her mum never gives up hope. Then a strange girl (I imagined her as Luna lovegood) turns up with some strange tales around a house and lots of girls and celebrities being involved.
Like a lot of other reviews, this wasn’t what I expected. but I loved it!
If you enjoyed the butterfly garden by Dot Hutchinson, you’ll like this
What a high to end the year on!!! Definite 4.5 stars. Rounded to five for some Christmas spirit.
Autumn is kidnapped ten years ago and her mum never gives up hope. Then a strange girl (I imagined her as Luna lovegood) turns up with some strange tales around a house and lots of girls and celebrities being involved.
Like a lot of other reviews, this wasn’t what I expected. but I loved it!
If you enjoyed the butterfly garden by Dot Hutchinson, you’ll like this
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