I did not realize this book was by the author of In My Dreams I Hold a Knife, but it explains a lot!

This was a good thriller with many complicated emotions and relationships that are hard to describe, but the author did well with both. Despite the whole thing being chaotic (a part of the plot, not the writing style) and trust being a difficulty for everyone involved, it was easy to follow along and the reader gets to play sleuth along with our characters, which is enjoyable. It has some violence, but mostly it messes with your head trying to figure it all out and hoping our protagonists don't get in trouble.

Following her father's death, Jane comes across a network where people solve crimes on the internet. She becomes obsessed with solving murders and being part of the world of crime sleuthing. One shocking case she comes across is the murder of the three girls in Delphine, Idaho, and she wants to be the first person to solve the case. However, a lot of the things about this murder do not add up, and the closer they get to some answers, the more Jane and her friends are in danger.
This book was fine. I liked that throughout the book, Jane starts to learn a lot more about her father. I also liked that we got to see how both Jane and her mom grieve over their husband's father's death. However, I was having difficulty following along with all of the different characters, especially once Jane met the group of people in person. I could connect the character's internet names to their real names. I also found this book boring. I was having difficulty engaging with the story and wanted everything to come together much sooner than it did. Once the book started to pick up in pace, I was not interested in the story. I wanted to love this book because I enjoyed her other book, In My Dreams, I Hold a Knife, by the same author, but this book was just not for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc/alc.

I must say that I am a bit conflicted on how to rate/review this book. First off, I want to address the controversy around this book and the author using a real life true crime story as inspiration (or potentially ripping off) the true crime story. That part makes me feel a little sick. I don't necessarily condone it.

Next I have to say this book was addictive. I first picked it up and started to devour it. I got the first 30% of the book finished then. I then proceeded to get bored of the story for whatever reason and so I put the book down.

In March 2024, I picked the book back up again and read it from 30% on. I was also granted access to the audiobook around this time. I must say that Leslie Howard did a great job with the narration of the audiobook and I thought she was the perfect narrator for this book. I would've finished the book in one sitting if I didn't need sleep

With all of that being said, I think this book is a little creepy. So I would not recoommend reading it too late at night. I also don't think it is as creepy as All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers, which I found really creepy.

I apologize if this review is all over the place. I suppose my rating/opinion of this book is also all over this place. I would like to close by saying that Ashley Winstead is a very creative author and I would consider reading more by her in the future!

4.5 stars for This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead.

I received an advance audiobook copy from netgalley.

I really enjoyed the narration of the book and think it was well written to be narrated (and read) as an audiobook.

The character development and getting to know each one was interesting. The transition of locations and characters was easy to follow. I felt like I was investigating right along with this crew.

What wasn't easy? Figuring out where the author was taking the story. I did NOT see that twist coming.

Definitely recommend!

I really enjoyed listening to this book. Ashley Winstead books makes perfect as audiobooks. Serialkiller/mystery vibes. The narrator was great too.

Collage student Jane Sharp is devastated by her dad's sudden death, she finds solace in true crime chat group and she joins the group investigating the murders of three collage students (not her college). A good novel about armchair detectives on the internet full of twists. Although a long listen it doesn't get boring. Leslie Howard is a good narrator that's easy on the ears. Thanks to Tantor audio and Netgalley for this review ARC.

Basically, once I started This Book Will Bury Me, I was useless until I finished it. This hooked me right from the start, and if some of the broader plot points ended up being predictable, there were enough twists, turns, and red herrings that genuinely surprised me.

This novel falls into the ever-expanding repertoire of works that set out to examine and critique true crime culture by focusing on the role that internet sleuths play in both helping and hindering crime solving. Told from Jane's point of view, this story centers on how she finds herself playing a direct role in a spate of recent murders after getting involved in an online group of true crime amateur detectives.

While many of the story beats are familiar to any mystery reader, I loved the first-person narration and how brazen Jane and her group of internet crime solvers were. I personally don't like to engage with true crime and instead like thinking about the broader popularity of this genre through fiction like this. This novel honestly made me quite uncomfortable at times as it raised some questions about why and how outsiders can become involved in the justice process for better or worse.

The audiobook production was excellent, and I highly recommend enjoying this new release in this format.

This was a twisted thriller that takes a look at the world’s true crime obsession. I loved the crew of amateur sleuths and the lengths they were willing to go to solve cases. Thanks for the chance to listen early!

4.25/5 rounded down

Thank you Tantor Audio for the advanced listening copy!

Ashley Winstead can really hook me on a book from the start, and this was no different. I was super entertained from start to finish, though things did start to feel just a little draggy in the middle. I think this book could have been a bit trimmed down and been better, but still was great. The benefit of the length was that I had a few suspicions early on that I promptly forgot about by the time the truth was revealed later, and that left me feeling shocked! I did end up switching to audio halfway through, and I think that helped with the length. However, I didn't love the narrator for this character -- she just wasn't what I imagined Jane's voice to be!

While I did enjoy this book a lot, it is not without its flaws. I have read a lot of complaints from other reviewers about the exploitive nature of using actual cases for a fictional "true crime" book, and can totally see where those come from. The ARC does not have an author's note, but Ashley Winstead did post a note on socials explaining this, which I think makes a big difference in how this is perceived.

In the Author's Note, Winstead also talks about grieving the loss of her Dad while hearing about the University of Idaho case, and that adds even more depth to the story. Throughout the book, you can tell that the grief is real and, and presented in a very well-written and powerful way. The grief adds a lot to Jane's character, and I really felt for our character and author as I was reading this.

Overall, this was a very entertaining and interesting book by a fantastic writer. It's different than her previous work, as seems to be the Ashley Winstead way, but just as well-written. I can't wait to see what her beautifully twisted mind comes up with next!

This was such a great audiobook. I absolutely loved the suspense and mystery. I did not see the ending coming. I love a book BASED off a true crime but with extra twists. This was perfect.

I was not a fan of the last Ashley Winstead book I read so I was a little hesitant to read this one but it was about citizens solving crimes so I thought I’d give it a try and I’m so glad I did. It wasn’t the writing that was the issue with the last book but the storyline and the ending; I enjoyed the writing. This book packs a punch! The story keeps you engaged, waiting to see what will happen next and anxious as the clues unfold and the ending was completely unexpected and perfect. I loved it!

Oh gosh, it pains me to write this review. I've never rated anything by Ashley Winstead lower than 4 stars. I am ride or die for her mystery/thriller titles, but this one missed the mark for me. Don't get me wrong, Ashley's writing is incredible and that's honestly what kept me reading this book. She just has a way of drawing you in.

The premise of following true crime addicts/armature sleuths was really interesting to me. As someone who really likes true crime, it's wild to think that there are people that actually spend their time like this. The ending was a surprise, and that's always a good thing for thrillers for me! I really liked the diversity of the group of characters! It was interesting to see the process of trying to solve crimes through each of their perspectives.

I liked the storyline... HOWEVER. What I didn't like was that it was eerily similar to the actual Idaho murders (criminal justice major, roommate being left alive, girls visiting the food truck before going home from the bar). It just felt very unoriginal - all the work was done for her. Like even the location was identical, that is an easy change that could have been made. The timing of the release and the similarities felt really insensitive to me since the actual case hasn't even gone to trial yet.

The narrator did an excellent job! She made it enjoyable and her voices for each character were good.

Anyway... this does not deter me from reading Ashley Winstead books! I still bought it. It will still be a part of my collection. And honestly, if you're not a true crime lover and didn't know about or actually follow the Idaho murder case, you'll probably love this book. I know I would have!

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark, Ashley Winstead and NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I screamed when I got approved for this book. Ashley Winstead is the queen of the thrillers and this one was SO good. I couldn't put it down.

Thanks to Tantor Audio and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!

Loved the narration on this one!

Ashley Winstead sure knows how to hook you right from the start. Such a great take on the “true crime” thrillers out now. Jane was a relatable character, which you don’t always find in this genre. Lots of twist and turns. Definitely recommend This Book Will Bury me, even better if you can get an audio copy!

I enjoyed this book about true crime internet sleuths and how immersed they get in the case of missing and murdered women. Convinced the detectives are on the wrong path about some murdered college girls members of therealcrimenetwork form their own ideas, gathering evidence and coming up with their own theories as to what happened. Forming a tight knit group, Jane Sharpe, still dealing with the loss of her father, leans on the group for friendship and comfort, forming alliances and becoming obsessed with finding out the true killer.

I don't want to give anything away but this was a strong thriller, well narrated. A tiny bit long in the middle and I guessed the killer about a third of the way through but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. Recommended.

Thanks to the author and the publisher for an advanced copy.

Ready for your next thriller? Pick up This Book Will Bury Me by Ashely Winstead. You won’t regret listening to this one.

This was my first thriller by Ashley Winstead. This book is very interesting and i’m a little conflicted on my opinion. So here’s my pros and cons regarding this book:

Pros:
- Couldn’t put it down
- For True Crime Fans
- Fast-paced & short chapters
- Everything gets tied up at the end, no loose threads.

Cons:
- this book takes inspiration from the Idaho 4 murders and that left a sour taste in my mouth considering the case isn’t tried yet.
- I guessed who the killer was around 40% through the book.
- it was like a car crash, so gruesome you couldn’t look away
- not sure how I feel about the tie in with her Dad…

i’m giving this a 3 because I am very conflicted and once I have had time to think about it I may change my rating, the writing was very good but it just felt wrong to draw inspiration from something so fresh in true crime. Also very upset I guessed the killer because I was hoping it would be something more shocking. Read the trigger warnings before diving into this book!

I recently finished This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead, narrated by Leslie Howard. First off, the narration was strong and fit the tone of the novel well—Howard really captured the layered, introspective vibe of the main character, Jane Sharp.

The story centers around Jane, a college dropout who has found community and purpose in an online group of true crime sleuths. Together, they work behind screens, using digital tools and instincts to help crack real-life cases. But when the group gets involved in solving the murders of three college girls in Delphine, Idaho, they end up entangled in a situation far more dangerous and far-reaching than they ever expected—one with consequences for the town, the online true crime community, and themselves.

Set a year after the so-called “Delphine Massacres,” the book unfolds through Jane’s perspective as she finally shares her version of events—leading to a shocking confession that will stick with readers and true crime fans alike.

I’ll preface my review by saying I wasn’t closely familiar with the real-life Idaho college murders that inspired the backdrop for this story. That said, I still found the plot compelling. Winstead delivers a fresh take on the true crime thriller genre, adding thoughtful character development, layered motivations, and strong emotional undertones. Jane was a mostly likable and relatable character, especially in her grief following her father’s death. Her obsession with the case as a coping mechanism was written in a way that felt very human and believable.

Another standout element for me was the inclusion of diverse characters and the novel’s subtle but meaningful commentary on the disproportionate treatment of missing or murdered minorities in media and law enforcement. Winstead managed to weave in social commentary without it feeling forced or preachy.

Some of the plot twists were predictable—though that’s likely due to my love of the genre and familiarity with its usual turns—but others caught me off guard, keeping the pacing and suspense engaging.

Overall, This Book Will Bury Me is a smart, modern mystery that blends internet culture, grief, obsession, and justice into a story that’s both timely and thought-provoking. I’d rate it 3.75 out of 5 stars.

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Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy (ARC) of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

This book CONSUMED me.

To be honest, I’m a fan of Ashley Winstead’s writing and requested this without reading the synopsis. We follow Jane, a young woman whose life has been upended by the death of her father. She questions how well she really knew her dad and deals with her grief by visiting true crime boards. Jane has a natural talent for solving crimes and soon finds herself adopted by a network of seasoned fanatics. When a gruesome massacre grips the nation, Jane and her friends know they can solve it.

I was immediately gripped by this novel. Immediately I was sucked in to this case and tried to figure out what was happening. Winstead definitely kept me guessing the whole way through. Also, I was very interested in true crime a few years ago, so I felt a connection in that way. While most armchair detectives really do hope to help, I’m glad the author highlighted how exploitative it can be.

I read this via audiobook and the narrator did such a great job bringing this story to life. Jane is our narrator, but we also spend so much time with the other investigators from the forum. The voices given to each of these characters is unique, distinct, and easy to follow. The narrator is a large part of what hooked me to this novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy.

This is my first Ashley Winstead book & it will not be my last! I went into this blind. Didn’t even read the back summary. When the book start progressing, I was SHOOK! She is an amazing storyteller & keeps the reader wanting more. I love the setup of the book. It made the flow go well.