Must-read. Shades of I'll Be Gone in the Dark, the true-crime bestseller by the late Michelle McNamara * New York Post *
A skillful dissection of true-crime podcast culture and those obsessed with it, this new novel has more twists and fakeouts than an episode of Serial... If I Disappear throws into sharp relief how desensitized we can become when we treat real life like a game * Rolling Stone *
Chilling * Bella *
Blending the true crime compulsion of Michelle McNamara's I'll Be Gone in the Dark with the immersive creepy-craziness of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects, Brazier creates a heady, pitch-dark cocktail all her own' * Publisher's Weekly *
This twisted and riveting thriller is one that will keep you up late at night with suspense * CNN *
A unique novel . . . The writing is lean, the story is fascinating, and you won't guess where this one is going. A slick, smart thriller you don't want to miss -- Samantha Downing, the Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
A fascinating, twisty, beautifully written tale with an unforgettable premise and an ending you won't see coming -- Louise O'Neill, author of Asking For It
I got serious Get Out vibes from this book . . . From ceilings crawling with cats to mannequin-filled dining rooms to hordes of misshapen dogs, If I Disappear is a gripping house of horrors you're powerless to escape. Every page is packed with feral tension. Fans of true crime podcasts will love the chilling tale Brazier has woven. I won't sleep for days -- Stephanie Wrobel, author of The Recovery of Rose Gold
Deliciously eerie * Popsugar *
A Gone Girl story in more ways than one . . . Podcast clues abound for Sera, and the breathless reader * Peterborough Telegraph *
Fans of true crime will devour this mystery * E! Online *
A wild, thrilling, fast-paced ride from start to finish * Hello Giggles *
A disquieting and distinctly creepy debut * Kirkus *
Suspicions swirl in this propulsive debut; a clever, sinister read with a surprising sting in the tail -- Kimberly Belle, author of Dear Wife
Compulsive, atmospheric . . . kept me guessing until the very end. Told in a clean, sharp style reminiscent of Ruth Ware, this sinister take on the true crime media phenomenon is sure to send chills up your spine! -- Katherine St. John, author of The Lion's Den
Sleek, exciting, and twisty . . . If I Disappear explores what happens when a woman takes a disappearance into her own hands. A fun, fast-paced ride -- Rene Denfeld, author of The Butterfly Girl
A spellbinding tale of obsession and isolation, and the darkness that can unspool when the two intertwine. Thick with atmosphere and dripping with tension, this is a book you'll want to devour in one sitting - if you dare -- Kathleen Barber, author of Follow Me
Who doesn't love a great true crime podcast? But Sera Fleece, the smart, darkly funny, adrift young woman at the heart of this twisty novel, has veered into obsession. If I Disappear is a clever, propulsive thrill ride, full of surprises right through to the firecracker ending. Don't miss Eliza Jane Brazier's exciting debut -- Lisa Unger, author of The Stranger Inside
Subtle, surprising, and genuinely scary, If I Disappear is so much more than a thriller; it's an unflinching exploration of our obsession with true crime and the darkness marbling our psyches. With sinewy prose and nuanced observations about the female experience, this debut marks a ferocious new voice in psychological suspense. I could not have loved this book more, and I can't wait to read more from Eliza Jane Brazier -- Andrea Bartz, author of The Herd