In the style of her last two books, this is a Gothic thriller that relies heavily on an unreliable narrator. There are many elements we are unaware of and just like Kath, the protagonist, we find it hard to decide what to believe. Throughout the story the unveiling of the mystery is accompanied by eerie descriptions of Dartmoor and the strange behavior of Layla, Kath's autistic daughter. Though there are clues scattered throughout the novel, the ens still comes as something of a surprise. A nice quick read for the holidays!

I’m not familiar with Dartmoor but I certainly feel more like I am after reading this book.

This is a story that involves a mystery after a mother of one is found following a car accident, as she tries to piece the happenings and her memory back together.

My second book by this author, after reading and enjoying The Ice Twins, and it won’t be my last.

This was a very enjoyable psychological thriller.
The pace at which the plot revealed itself really added to the suspense and couldn’t have been more perfect.

To complement the storyline we are also treated to some great descriptive writing on Dartmoor and its surroundings. The description of the moor and its beauty and antiquities really brings the place to life. I couldn’t help google a few of the descriptions just to see them for myself (and to mentally plan a trip for the future).

This is the third novel I have read by SK Tremayne and I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. This novel is set on Dartmoor, not an area I know well but the descriptions of the scenery, climate and wildlife are very detailed and make the setting easy to picture as I read. All the main characters are very well written and the reader is really taken inside the head of Kath, recovering from a near fatal car accident. Kath is suffering from temporary amnesia as a result of the accident and can not remember incidents just prior to it. When she learns that it is believed to have been a suicide attempt she is desperate to find out why. As she tries to recover her memory everyone she knows comes under suspicion and the reader also really wants to know what happened that December night. There are lots of red herrings, unexpected twists and a very surprising ending.
Thanks to the publisher via Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review this book in return for an honest review.

I didn't really enjoy this thriller. I felt that it was quite slow and confusing. The book was quite long as well and I did skip chapters to get to the end.

Another great read from this author. Fantastically evocative moorland setting, creating exactly the right mood for this cleverly written psychological thriller.

A solidly entertaining thriller that actually did what it said on the tin - thrill. The star of the show for me was the setting. The author depicted Dartmoor so evocatively and with obvious knowledge and affection that the whole story was raised to a new level. The creepiness, the isolation, the bleak beauty all contributed to the tension. On the whole the writing was tight and effective, stirring up suspense and suspicion and lots of satisfying misdirection. The fog and smoke of the denouement had me on the edge of my seat with a stifling sense of fear, panic and claustrophobia. Great stuff! Didn't see the (slightly icky) twist coming which is a rare thing and I always appreciate and respect any author who can pull that off. This novel certainly kept me nicely enthralled.

An atmospheric slow burn, this story was very enjoyable! The bleakness of the Moors was very well portrayed and perfectly set the scene for this creepy mystery!

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the premise that the main character was dealing with all the stresses of a disables child and daily life and wakes up believing one thing, only to realize everything is not as it seems. Good writing, and story construction.

I was very excited to receive an advance copy of Just Before I died by S.K. Tremayne. I have previously read The Ice Twins and found it quite thrilling at times. Just Before I Died is set in the dark and eerie Dartmoor where Kath and Adam live a seemingly enchanted life with their young daughter Lyla. This perfect life is shattered when Kath woke up from a car accident which may or may not have been accidental. The twists and turns pile up in this novel leaving you with a shocking solution to this tale of suspense.

I was really interested in this novel and look forward to reading further books from S.K. Tremayne.

Don't judge me if I say I can't decide if I liked this book or not. I didn't really warm to Kath or Adam, so that was a problem. You have to want the main characters to succeed and feel invested in them. I felt sorry for Lyla, if that helps. I read the book quickly as I wanted to find out the ending but I finished it a few days ago now and have been pondering my review ever since. For me, and obviously all reviews are personal opinions and one man's meat is another man's poison and all that, there was too much description regarding the wildness of the countryside. Also a great deal of language specific to that area of natural beauty was used and I felt it was a little bit 'showing off'. I didn't need the author to name every single wildflower, leaf and branch for me to feel she knew the area she was writing about. Won't stop me reading another book by S K Tremayne, but not sure this one did it for me. Sorry!

I've read and loved all of this author's previous books and whilst I enjoyed this at the start, it got increasingly far fetched and convoluted towards the end which really made me lose interest. The general story line is gripping and fast paced but I didn't enjoy the ending which slightly ruined it for me.

I thought the storyline was well written and interesting which developed well. But this happens so slowly. Don’t get me wrong I did find it very atmospheric and detailed, but I think there may have been just a little too much and for this reason I found it slowed my reading pace. I actually prefeed the last 20%of the book. It was here that the plot picked up pace and I really started to enjoy it much more. Unfortunately, I also found the ending a little disappointed as I felt it was a little too far-fetched.

When it comes to the characters in this book, I don’t really know how I felt about them. They were interesting and I enjoyed finding out more about them as I read on but for me personally there was something missing.

Overall I would say a slow but good read. I would like to thank NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for my eARC in return for an honest and unbiased review.

Unfortunately, this book was just a bit too slow for me and I ended up struggling with it. It described Dartmoor vividly though.

Kath thought she’d had a simple accident, so couldn’t understand why her husband Adam was so cold towards her or why her autistic daughter was so unsettled. A slow burner which completely draws you in without you even realising. It’s claustrophobic, very descriptive, a bit too descriptive at times so I wouldn’t recommend eating whilst reading this story! Beautifully written with folklore and historical references. I loved the atmospheric and creepiness of this book and found it hard to put down.

Wow
I found this book very enthralling albeit slow to start off with and I wasn’t sure where it was heading so after picking it back up after a couple of days later I started to wonder why on earth did I put it down in the first place.
It was utterly gripping and had me In spits of I know where this is heading and then sending me in a completely different direction, it held my attention and boy was it a great ending.

Very readable and atmospheric thriller, set in the wilds of Dartmoor. Perfectly readable, it carries echoes of The Ice Twins, but manages to stand up on its own against the hype of the author’s previous book. Twisty and unnerving, it’s well-worth reading!

I loves this book i loved all her other books this author wrote and have read and enjoyed them all this book was a rollercoaster of a read and i just sisnt want to put it down

AN ATMOSPHERIC THRILLER SET IN RURAL DARTMOOR:
Set in rural Dartmoor, “Just Before I Died” grabs your attention from the first page.
The novel is based on the events of one evening, when the lead character, Kath Redway, nearly died in a car accident. Kath, suffering from amnesia, considers herself lucky to have survived and is astounded to learn that all facts point to a suicide attempt. She can’t believe that this was the case and starts her own investigation. What would drive her to attempt suicide when she has such a loving and supportive husband and adorable young daughter?
Gradually and skilfully the author, S K Tremayne, unveils a very original plot which will keep you guessing till the end. Tension increases as the story progresses and especially after Kath comes to realise that her life is in danger.
The novel successfully uses a creepy, foggy Dartmoor to add to the atmosphere of the plot as the truth of the events of that fateful evening are gradually unveiled. If you like atmospheric mysteries, you’ll enjoy this one.

Soooooo Kate has been in a car accident and has lost some of her memory. But was it an accident, who can she trust?

She wakes up to find her daughter and husband are both acting weirdly towards her and she doesn't know why; as her memory is vague, she starts to think it wasn't an accident at all and starts to try and figure out just what happened and who was involved.

It's a bit of a slow burner but is full of suspense and has you hooked.

Another great book from the author.