This gripping thriller follows two teens whose lives become inextricably linked when one confesses to murder and the other becomes determined to uncover the real truth no matter the cost.
What happened to Zoe won’t stay buried…
When Anna Cicconi arrives to the small Hamptons village of Herron Mills for a summer nanny gig, she has high hopes for a fresh start. What she finds instead is a community on edge after the disappearance of Zoe Spanos, a local girl who has been missing since New Year’s Eve. Anna bears an eerie resemblance to Zoe, and her mere presence in town stirs up still-raw feelings about the unsolved case. As Anna delves deeper into the mystery, stepping further and further into Zoe’s life, she becomes increasingly convinced that she and Zoe are connected–and that she knows what happened to her.
Two months later, Zoe’s body is found in a nearby lake, and Anna is charged with manslaughter. But Anna’s confession is riddled with holes, and Martina Green, teen host of the Missing Zoe podcast, isn’t satisfied. Did Anna really kill Zoe? And if not, can Martina’s podcast uncover the truth?
If you’re looking for a compelling beach read, I got you covered. I Killed Zoe Spanos will keep you in that beach chair for hours.
This is my first time reading this author, but it absolutely won’t be my last. I was glued to this book from the beginning and conjured up tons of theories about what was happening during the course of the story. Even then, only part of one of them turned out to be correct by the end.
Martina’s podcast is a clever way to introduce backstory – what happened with Zoe, who the suspects were, what the police did or didn’t do, etc., and it gives the reader a peek into her head since her POV is shared along with Anna’s. The alternating chapters between past and present made me even more curious to learn how the characters got from point A to point B, and it’s one of my favorite storytelling techniques. With such an intricate plot, I can just imagine the story boards the author must have created.
Although it works well with the story, I had to suspend my disbelief a tad with the way the investigators handled Zoe’s case. Still, I devoured this book in two days. Pay close attention near the end – things move fast and a lot of questions are answered.
With a heavy dose of red herrings and twists to keep you guessing, I Killed Zoe Spanos is a must read for mystery/thriller fans.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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I’m a big fan of twists and red herrings. Thanks for sharing, Teri.
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Then you’d enjoy this one, Staci. Every time I thought I had it figured out – wrong again.
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Great review! Looks like it’s worth the hype.
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I actually haven’t read any other reviews of it, but I don’t doubt they’re fantastic. This one sucks you in from the first page, Yesha. Thanks!
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Because of my day job, I usually don’t read books involving murder, but this sounds like a really good read. Thanks for the great review Teri!
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I flew through this one, Jill. I probably suspected everyone at some point.
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Lol! I probably would too, being the suspicious person that I am.😉
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The twists and turns and red herrings sound great, Teri. I’m not sure I would have picked this up without your recommendation, but your review is certainly enticing. Now all I need is a beach! Lol. Happy Reading!
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A beach is the perfect place to read in my opinion. The cover didn’t do much for me, but the description hooked me, Diana.
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I agree on the cover. I wouldn’t have picked it up based on that. So important!
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Ooohhh…this sounds absolutely delightful. Just my kind of read ❤️ Great review!
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Yes! I could see you really digging into this one, Tessa.
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Oh my heart flipped reading this review. Can you imagine being young and dealing with a murder? I bet it was an emotional experience reading it as well as a suspenseful mystery.
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Exactly – and the story pulls those aspects into it, Priscilla. And suspenseful? From the first couple of pages, you’re wondering what exactly is going on and what this girl did.
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Ooh, I love a good murder mystery! This sounds like a real page-turner. Thanks, Teri!
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It’s been a while since I’ve read one, so it was thrilling to find such an exciting novel, Jacquie.
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Intriguing, Teri. Thanks for this mindful review. Hugs on the wing!
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Thanks for stopping by, Teagan – hugs!
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Glad it was a winner!!
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Sure was, Sophie – an exciting, suspenseful read.
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I usually choose my reads by their title, and I don’t think I’d have picked this one without seeing some rave reviews. But the past/present point of view is something I too, enjoy, and you’ve tempted me.
Great review!
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It’s an unusual title, but fits perfectly with the story, Jina. I always enjoy stories that rotate between past and present because I’m so curious about what happened to the characters to get them to that point. Thanks!
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Sounds interesting, but mysteries tend to frustrate me. I get too impatient to know what’s going on!
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So do i occasionally. I’ve been known to flip to the end, but I didn’t with this one.
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Haha me too! Then I feel so ashamed 🙂
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This sounds right up my street, Teri. A great review.
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Thanks, Robbie! This was another vacation book. That’s what happens when it rains most of the time, lol.
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