A review by gammys_reads
When I'm Dead by Hannah Morrissey

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a gripping and darkly twisted psychological 'mystery' thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end!! When I'm Dead is the third installment in the Black Harbor series but definitely can be read as a standalone, which is what I did. The suspense, drama, tension, pacing, secrets, lies, multiple perspectives, unique plot, creepy atmospheric setting and an unexpected twist at the end makes this an amazing wild ride!! I was completely immersed from the beginning and could not stop reading. This is my first read by Hannah Morrissey and it will not be my last! The perfect book for the spooky season 👻👻🎃🎃!!!!

On a cold October night in Black Harbor, Wisconsin, Medical Examiner Rowan and Police Detective Axel investigate the death of their teen daughter's best friend. Subsequently, they discover that Chloe, their daughter, is missing!! The last thing Chloe told her mother was "You will love me more when I'm dead." As the investigation unfolds, another girl is found murdered and it is a race against the clock to figure out who is responsible for killing young girls. Are the connected? Is Chloe still alive? Can they save her in time? How well do they know their daughter and neighborhood friends? Will their marriage survive this trauma? Black Harbor is a dark and menacing small town and the police force is short staffed due to cutbacks. This leaves the parents with no other choice but to work the case and do their best to stay within protocol. How to even do that is unimaginable to me. 🥺😭😮

Overall, I enjoyed this novel and look forward to reading the next book in the series. I do recommend this book if your looking for a good crime mystery thriller!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🖤🖤🖤🖤!!!!