I have loved every book that Ashley Winstead has written. This was no exception. If you are looking for a top-notch thriller/mystery, then look no further because I think I have found your next book.

*This Book Will Bury Me* by Ashley Winstead is a gripping and emotionally nuanced thriller that draws readers into the fast-paced world of online crime solving. I was especially drawn to Jane, the protagonist, whose personal grief over the loss of her father becomes a quiet but powerful force behind her drive to uncover the truth. Her emotional journey adds real depth to the narrative, and I found the subtle nods to her father’s love of *Star Trek* especially charming—those little details brought warmth and authenticity to her character.

The citizen sleuth community was another highlight of the story. I loved watching how these strangers bonded over their shared obsession with justice, first forming connections online and then coming together in real life. Ashley Winstead captures that evolution beautifully, making the group dynamics feel genuine and relatable. The mystery itself was well-paced, with an ending that felt satisfyingly seeded without being predictable. I’d happily give this audiobook 4 out of 5 stars. Big thanks to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the advanced listener copy—this was an immersive and well-narrated listen I won’t soon forget.

Thank you NetGalley, Tantor Audio, and Ashley Winstead for this ALC.

Leslie Howard! Wow. What a gawdamn marvel of story telling. More please!

Um, what did I just listen to? How scary is it to be in Ashley Winstead’s mind? I mean, the woman can craft a freaking story! I only partially figured out the whodunit and did bot think it was going to go the way it did.

I love that Ashley Winstead does not limit herself to one type of genre and this book is no exception.

I thought that "This Book Will Bury Me" was definitely different and I thoroughly enjoyed the take on true crime fanatics.

Having her FMC, Jane, become so entrenched and obsessed with true crime felt really relevant as millions have such a morbid fascination with these stories. I think it was interesting to see how many fanatics actually do become involved in police investigations and can help hinder or aid in the process. It was fun to see how that play out through Jane and her ragtag team of fellow fanatics in this thriller.

Thank you to Ashley Winstead and HarperCollins Audio for selecting me for the ALC. It was definitely a binge listen.

This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead is an interesting take on the amateur sleuth story. When Jane's father unexpectedly dies, she distracts herself from the grief by joining a subculture of online amateur detectives, obsessing over solving cases. Here she finds unexpected friendship and a sense of purpose that quickly grows unhealthy.

I found the story to be well-paced and engaging the whole way through, if not just a bit farfetched in a few details. I did anticipate part of the story before it was revealed, but that didn't hinder my enjoyment.

The narration was great as well.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #TantorAudio for a free copy of #ThisBookWillBuryMe by Ashley Winstead. All opinions are my own.

I received an advance audio copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley and the publishers.

Ashley Winstead is quickly becoming an all time favorite author. Very well done commentary on current true crime trends in the midst of a good thriller mystery.

Perfect for fans of the true crime culture. There's a lot of online sleuthing involved, making it feel so relevant and modern.
The audiobook was great, though it was kind of hard to stay on top of who was who because of hearing screen names instead of actual names for the beginning part.

Great twist that was slowly revealed almost at the same pace as the main character was figuring it out.

This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead was a wild ride! Jane lost her father then throws herself into the world of amateur sleuthing true crime. Jane soon finds both a found family as well as trouble. Will Jane endanger her well-being and get too wrapped up in the whirlwind of crime and murder?

Ashley Winstead is such a great writer, and one to watch going forward into what will surely be a great career. This book grips you from the first sentence and then moves at a pace of about a mile a minute, with sleuthing and crime solving galore, tons of murders and intrigue, and a touching backstory of an amateur sleuth's loss of her father. I loved about of the larger points this book made about our current internet culture, the lack of fact-checking, and our society's rush to judgment of folks they decide are suspects in murder cases. It was fascinating to delve deeper into the world of online amateur sleuthing, and kind of terrifying to think there are probably real people out there trying to solve crimes on their own this way (although perhaps not quite as dramatically as in this book).

The action was constant, the audio narration was fantastic, the main character "Searcher" (her online name is still how I think of her) was intriguing with a compelling voice, and the plot never let up until a very crazy conclusion befitting a true crime show. I'm definitely an Ashley Winstead fangirl and I'll happily read whatever she writes next!

THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

📚Ashley is the queen of thrillers that hook you 🙌 I went into this one not knowing what it was about at all and it was a wiiiiiild ride. 🤯 From the very beginning I was hooked and couldn’t stop reading until I finished it! I truly didn’t see this ending coming!

📚Here’s a summary of the plot:👇
Jane becomes part of an online sleuthing group who make it their mission to solve true crime cases. When a horrific murder happens on a college campus, Jane and her fellow sleuths travel from far and wide to investigate in person. But the case turns out to be darker than anyone could have predicted.

📚I used to keep up with the world of true crime (former podcast aficionado) but haven’t followed it for a few years. I had no idea that this book was inspired by a real life case (although I have heard of this case). This book truly gripped me from the beginning and I had no idea where the story would end up. If you’re a true crime fan I’d definitely pick this one up! It was fantastic on audio and you’ll find yourself doing more chores than ever to have a reason to keep listening. 😝

📚Thanks to @tantoraudio for my digital copy!

I thought this book started off strong and then became difficult to follow. I was super excited about the premise - college student (specifically FSU!) and true crime!! It was fun and intriguing. The character development was not the same that I’ve grown to enjoy in other mystery/thriller novels, and like I said, the book became difficult to follow. The ending (no spoilers) was predictable in my opinion. I wonder if I would have enjoyed this more as a book instead of an audiobook.

This being a copy/paste of an actual case of actual murders, I unfortunately could not finish after getting halfway through. I do not feel it was done tastefully because of the lens we are viewing this through. Honestly, this probably should have never been published. It just feels disrespectful.

All of that being said, Ashley Winstead is an incredible storyteller and that remains. I just wish she wouldnt have drawn from anything real here. Also the narration is great. I am definitely interested in more from this narrator.

📘Audiobook Review📘

🧡Happy Sunday, loves! Today, I am bringing you guys another review for an audiobook I finished last week.

📕This Book Will Bury Me
👩🏼@ashleywinsteadbooks
🗣@bookmarked
📅March 25th, 2025

🔪SYNOPSIS🔪
It's the most famous crime in modern history. But only she knows the true story.

After the unexpected death of her father, college student Jane Sharp longs for a distraction from her grief. She becomes obsessed with true crime, befriending armchair detectives who teach her how to hunt killers from afar. In this morbid internet underground, Jane finds friendship, purpose, and even glory...

So when news of the shocking deaths of three college girls in Delphine, Idaho takes the world by storm, and sleuths everywhere race to solve the crimes, Jane and her friends are determined to beat them. But the case turns out to be stranger than anyone expected. Details don't add up, the police are cagey, and there seems to be more media hype and internet theorizing than actual evidence. When Jane and her sleuths take a step closer, they find that every answer only begs more questions. Something's not adding up, and they begin to suspect their killer may be smarter and more prolific than any they've faced before. Placing themselves in the center of the story starts to feel more and more like walking into a trap...

Told one year after the astounding events that concluded the case and left the world reeling, when Jane has finally decided to break her silence about what really happened, she tells the true story of the Delphine Massacres. And what she has to confess will shock even the most seasoned true crime fans...

🧠My Thoughts🧠
How am I supposed to give this any less than 5 stars? This book took me on a ride, dumped my ass 3000 miles from home, and told me to figure my own shit out.

Yes, I'm aware of the controversy around this book, I still enjoyed it for what it was.

🙌Thank you @netgalley, @tantoraudio, and @bookmarked for the ALC. Even though this is a gofted copy, all thoughts are my own.

💬ⓆⓄⓉⒹ: How do you feel when authors use real-life events to inspire their fiction books?

#thisbookwillburyme #ashleywinstead #sourcebookslandmark

24 year old Jane becomes obsessed with true crime in the wake of her father’s passing. This is not just another true crime story- the unique angle here is the narrative of how Jane gets into true crime and works through her grief. I enjoyed both the audio and the print version- though if you’re not into body horror in your ears, maybe stick with print for those few chapters. I did guess a few clues from about the middle, but it was a fun book that kept me engaged and guessing. 4.5⭐️!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

High quality binge listen with perfect captivating narration this was so addictive. I felt like this could have been a real life story it was detailed and was about so much more than armchair detectives. I was dripped by the story plots going on and the transformation of the main character since the untimely death of her beloved dad. The back and forth telling and the colourful fellow true crime solvers. Full of twists and turns this had me gueesing right to the end and the ending didn't feel a let down. The engaging nature of the story meant this didnt feel like a long listen although it was. Thank you so much netgallery, publisher, author and narrator for this 5 star listen.

Devoured this book. I did not relate to Jane one but but loved her journey. The twist got me pretty good. What a crazy group of friends. Loved the ending! Would not mind hearing more from these characters!

While I’m not sure how I feel about the inspiration for the story so closely resembling the real case, I enjoyed this!

I’m a big Winstead fan and had seen her posts regarding the sensitive subject matter prior to reading and was glad I had. Otherwise I think it would’ve been jarring and I do think the same story could’ve been accomplished with less similar details.

But! A great mystery with great, complex characters. Points a spotlight on the grotesque voyeurism of the true crime community and its interference in investigations. As well as our tendency to write people off as good or bad based on their appearance and how they carry themselves.

Interesting and gripping!

Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor for the ALC!

The writing style of this didn’t work for me at all. It starts with the protagonist’s father dying, so it’s understandably emotional, but it’s too overwrought for me. She talks about handling foreign coins her father gave her as if they are whispering the world’s secrets (or something like that) and I was like 😐 But I understand that works well for other readers!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars

This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that blends suspense with a haunting exploration of trauma, relationships, and self-discovery. I found myself hooked from the start, thanks to Winstead’s raw writing and compelling characters. The plot, centered around a woman named Jane navigating her own dark past while trying to uncover buried secrets, kept me intrigued.

However, as much as I appreciated the dark, atmospheric tone and twists along the way, there were times when I felt the pacing was a bit off. Certain sections felt repetitive, and the narrative dragged in places where I wished it had been more concise. The ending, while satisfying in some ways, felt slightly rushed and left me with more questions than answers.

Overall, This Book Will Bury Me offers a lot in terms of emotional depth and suspense, but it didn't fully hit the mark for me in some areas. It’s a solid read for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers, but it could have used a little more refinement. I’m giving it 3 stars—not bad, but not quite amazing either

Thank you to RBmedia for providing me with an audiobook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

After her father dies, and needing a distraction, Jane becomes obsessed with true crime. She befriends others who solve crimes on the internet. When several students are murdered, how far will she go to find the killer? Is one of her new "friends" the killer? Leslie Howard, thank you for your spot on narration.