Goodreads Monday is hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners. All you have to do is show off a book from your TBR that you’re looking forward to reading.
I have so many books on my TBR, I could do Goodreads Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and so on.
Today I am showcasing a book that has been on my TBR for over a year, but I am just getting to it.
The Last Time She Saw Him (Julia Gooden Mystery #1)
From Goodreads: In Jane Haseldine’s gripping and brilliantly crafted debut, a reporter searching for her kidnapped son must untangle the connection to her brother’s long-ago disappearance.
Julia Gooden remembers nothing about the worst night of her life. Thirty years ago, her nine-year-old brother Ben—the person who promised he would always protect her—was abducted from the room they shared. Try as she might to recall any clue or detail, there is a black hole where Julia’s memories of that terrible event should be.
Now a crime reporter at a Detroit newspaper, Julia tries to give others the closure she’s never found. But guilt and grief over Ben’s disappearance have left her fearful that whoever took her brother is going to come back. Nowhere seems safe—not the city, not the suburbs, not even the secluded lake town where she plans to raise her children. And then, on the anniversary of Ben’s disappearance, Julia’s worst fears are realized when her two-year-old son, Will, is snatched from his bed.
Convinced that the crimes are related, Julia tries to piece together memories from her final day with Ben. Are the sudden reminders of her brother clues that will lead her to her son’s abductor, or merely coincidence? Julia knows she has hours at best to find Will alive, but the deeper she digs, the more personal and terrifying the battle becomes, and an undying promise may be her only hope of saving herself and her son.
This is the first in the series and the fourth one is available on Netgalley right now. I am listening to this one and really enjoying it. I should be reviewing it soon.
Does this entice you to pick it up? Have a great day everyone.
Or it is an enjoyable book. 🙂😉
April 19, 2019 at 8:58 pm
The book review was intriguing. It sounds like the book was very well done. I sure enjoyed reading this post.
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April 19, 2019 at 10:53 pm
I really enjoyed it and living so close to where it was set, made it even that much more appealing.
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April 24, 2019 at 5:15 pm
Right; it gave you a “connection” to the book. That often happens to me.
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April 16, 2019 at 9:05 am
That’s sounds good! Have you managed to read it yet? I’d be interested to hear about it! -ox
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April 16, 2019 at 9:21 am
Yes, actually I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed it. I hope to get my reviews finished this week. I have about 5 to catch up on.
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April 16, 2019 at 12:26 pm
I have so many to catch up on at the minute too!
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April 9, 2019 at 4:58 pm
Ha ha. I’m a Goodreads addict, too — I have thousands of books on my GR TBR list. I hadn’t heard of this one before, though, but it definitely sounds like a book I would like. I’m putting it on my GR list now. Thanks for the heads-up!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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April 9, 2019 at 5:11 pm
I found the newest one on Netgalley, so when I saw that the first three in this series were available on Hoopla through my library, I downloaded them all. I have enjoyed this one and will start the next one soon. My review should come shortly.
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April 8, 2019 at 10:57 pm
I get chills just reading your review. You make the tale enticingly real.
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April 9, 2019 at 8:19 am
I just finished it Linda, review soon.
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April 8, 2019 at 10:12 pm
Never read a book by this author. I’m going to check this one out.
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April 9, 2019 at 8:20 am
Please do. I just finished this one and enjoyed it. I will be posting my review soon.
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April 8, 2019 at 9:45 pm
This sounds terrific! I’ve read one of her other books and really liked it. I’ll have to check out this one too!
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April 9, 2019 at 8:21 am
This is the first in a series of four, I am ready to go on the second one. The first three are all available on Hoopla, so I am all set.
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