If She Dies

By: Erik Therme

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

How do you survive the death of a child?

Nine months ago, Tess’ five-year-old daughter was killed in a car accident. The driver, Brady Becker, was sentenced to two years in prison. It didn't make Tess’ pain go away.

Brady also has a daughter: A 12-year-old named Eve who walks to Chandler Middle School every day. Tess knows this because she's been watching Eve for the last few weeks. It isn’t fair that Brady’s daughter gets to live, while Tess’ daughter does not.

When Eve goes missing, all eyes turn to Tess, who doesn’t have an alibi. But Tess isn’t guilty.

Or so she believes.

©2021 Erik Therme (P)2021 Erik Therme

A grieving mother goes a little psychotic

Tess mourns her dead daughter, and her emotional fantasies start to take over her reality.

A great slow-burn thriller

Therme has written a great slow-burn thriller, along with probably the best character development of any of his books. He dives deep in the main character's life and psyche, making the reader FEEL the pain ... the danger ... the madness? There were times I really wanted to shout at the protagonist (unusual for me)--which just goes to show how invested I'd become. A recommended listen!

kept me intrigued

I love how Erik writes so that I can draw a picture of things in my mind so easily. I did this book as an audio book because I was taking a long trip. I was fully engulfed in the story every minute. One day (after the trip) I was almost late going into work because I didn't want to turn it off. I feel like Tess is a close friend after reading this! So much heart and realisim was put into this character I think everyone will!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book to anyone!