Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Not That I Could Tell by Jessica Strawser


Women enjoying a care-free night, a night that turned into telling too many personal things, and then a morning that turned out badly.

The women of Yellow Springs and their specific neighborhood were all busy with work and children and enjoyed spending time with each other, but did they really know each other?

They all questioned themselves the morning that Kristin was found missing along with her twins, her mother's china, and a million dollars.

Her estranged husband moved right into the house and kept a vigil as he waited along with the neighborhood.  Did he have anything to hide, was he the reason for Kristin's leaving, or did she leave for her own reasons?

The police questioned everyone in the neighborhood and school.  Meanwhile two of the neighbors had some problems of their own. Clara had something in her past that still haunted her, and Izzy had her sister's husband as her problem.

We follow along as the police and the community try to figure out what would have made Kristin leave, where she is, and is she safe?

Each chapter was headed with statements that left obscure clues but clues that kept you guessing who the unidentified character was and what they had to do with the situation.

NOT THAT I COULD TELL moved smoothly along with enough hints at what may have happened, that you felt for the characters and wanted to be there to join in the investigation and in their lives.

NOT THAT I COULD TELL was an intriguing, tension-filled mystery that increased in intensity as the secrets and surprises were revealed along with other underlying themes.

If you enjoy guessing and wondering, you will enjoy Jessica Strawser's newest book. 4/5

This advanced reader copy was given to me free of charge and without compensation by the publisher and NetGalley.  All opinions are my own.



15 comments:

  1. Have you read this book yet?

    Let us know what you think

    Thanks for stopping.

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  2. This is next on my list. Glad to know you enjoyed it!

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    1. ENJOY when you read it...I think you will.

      Thanks for commenting, recca.

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    1. I think you would like it, Kathy.

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  4. I like mystery books with good pacing and suspence.

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    1. This should fit the bill, Laura :)

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  5. I enjoyed this book, too! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. It is our kind of book. :)

      Thanks for commenting, Laurel.

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  6. Still another good author that I have never read (and very possibly won't!).

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    1. I liked this book better than her first book.

      Thanks for commenting, Lloyd.

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  7. I always enjoy novels about women and their friends. Add in the mystery and it's a win. I really enjoyed this one.

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    1. It was good in all of those areas.

      Thanks for commenting, Mary.

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  8. I've been wanting to read this one.

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    1. I hope you get to read it.

      Thanks for commenting, Cheryl.

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