To All Those I've Killed Before

If you got away with murder, would you spend your final moments confessing your sins or let the truth die with you?

At just forty-one years old, Rachel Marless is given months to live. After accepting the devastating news, she makes a decision: She will spend her final days imparting wisdom, advice, and confessing a long list of misdeeds to her only niece, Linnea.

Linnea is a freshman in college and can’t believe she’s losing her favorite aunt before they’ve had time to travel the world together. From the moment she receives the news of her aunt’s diagnosis, Linnea vows to spend each Tuesday afternoon with Rachel. Every week, she listens to her aunt’s stories and learns devastating secrets about the woman she thought she knew better than anyone.

Aunt Rachel has done awful, unspeakable things in her life, but nothing will be as bad as her final confession.

Can Linnea handle the truth, and will Rachel live long enough to tell it all?

©2025 J. L. Hyde (P)2025 J. L. Hyde

What a book!

This was such an amazing read. I’m sad it was short but it definitely told the story fully and didn’t leave any loose threads. Talk about twists!! Highly recommend.

Plot twist abound!

I want to be a vigilante auntie! Such a good book. As a woman it makes you think about every person you have ever met.

nice change of pace

I love some good served justice! The story was simple and short yet had warmth and a great ending. Guys need to watch out for Rachel.

More twisty and ruthless than her norm! Loved the characters.

This was an addictive snack, meaning that I blew through it! I adore JL Hyde’s work; I wish the book had a few more chapters. Found myself screaming at the character(s) for tolerating extremely bad behaviors. Wished for a little more painful repercussions for those that seemed to get away unscathed. I also wanted/want to know more about the soulmate!

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Another 5 star read from JL Hyde! This one gave me chills, and I love a surprise plot twist here and there!