On the three-year anniversary of true crime writer Olivia Cruz’s horrific kidnapping, she’s scheduled to walk her podcaster friend Zoe March through the crime scene, but Zoe fails to show. Olivia knows Zoe would never stand her up—not today.
Zoe’s husband, who claims she never came home the night before, has reported her missing. But marital conflicts make the police suspect she has left him. Olivia thinks otherwise. The police aren’t looking for Zoe, so Olivia begins her own investigation. Retracing her friend’s last steps, she finds Zoe’s phone and a text with one chilling word: Run.
It soon becomes apparent that Zoe has been keeping secrets, and with her true crime podcast, there’s no telling what she has unearthed. To find her, Olivia must dig into her friend’s past. Did Zoe vanish to escape a killer, and is Olivia walking into a deadly trap?
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This book is about a true crime writer forced to relive her worst trauma when a friend disappears under suspicious circumstances. Olivia Cruz is approaching the third anniversary of her kidnapping when podcaster Zoe March vanishes before a planned meeting at Olivia’s former crime scene. When police fail to act quickly, Olivia, her niece Nicki, and private investigator Lincoln Sharp launch their own search only to uncover secrets that make the case far more dangerous than expected.
This novel blends fast-paced suspense with emotional depth, especially through Olivia’s struggle with PTSD. Her hyper-vigilance, need for control, and determination add authenticity and heart to the investigation, making the stakes feel intensely personal. The multiple viewpoints keep tension high, and the author excels at creating vivid, immersive scenes without sacrificing pacing.
While the villain may be somewhat predictable, the story compensates with strong twists, gripping action, and a compelling mix of mystery and romance. Themes of trauma, trust, friendship, and found family run throughout. Overall, this is a tense, engaging start to a new series that promises plenty of intrigue and emotional resonance ahead.
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