Thank you Poisoned Pen Press, #partner, for the advanced copy of When They Find Me in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Published: November 10, 2026
Summary:
Some secrets don’t fade. They hunt.
Expanse, Colorado. Population 313. A town so remote it barely exists on a map—the perfect hiding place for Annie Wolfe and her daughter, Coral. Their cabin is nearly off the grid, and Annie has done everything to keep them safe. Everything. But she knows the people hunting her don’t forget. And they don’t forgive.
Riven knows about survival. She and her family have lived off the land for years, moving like shadows through the wilderness. Now her father has led them to this forgotten town, tracking the man he swears destroyed their lives. The plan is simple: strike fast, take revenge, and disappear.
But when Riven knocks on Annie’s door, their worlds collide. What follows is darker, stranger, and more dangerous than either woman ever imagined—because the hunt isn’t just for vengeance. It’s for the truth. And in Expanse, Colorado, the truth can kill.
My thoughts:
I have been a fan of Carter Wilson since reading Mister Tender’s Girl. I’ve read almost every book of his since then, always enjoying them…but this latest one completely blew me away!
Right from the start, I was pulled into this story, set in a remote, isolated setting, with a snowstorm that doesn’t let up, mirroring the intensity and frenetic energy of the book. What starts as a home invasion quickly turns into a psychological game of cat and mouse, and I loved the way the 2 main characters traumatic backgrounds are explored.
I was unable to tear myself away from this book once I started. I ended up reading it in 2 sittings and had such a hangover from it. This is a story that tackles such big issues — grief, trauma, survival, and a twist that will totally blow your mind! I’m still not over it…days later! Not once did I have an inkling it was coming…and yet, the clues were there — I went back to see! Well played, Carter…well played!!
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