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Praise

Praise for the novels of Amber Garza

On Where I Left Her

“Garza taps into every parent’s worst nightmare, a child gone missing, and worse, the discovery of a hidden internet world that shows they’ve been hiding a life from you. In this high-tension domestic drama, nothing is as it seems.”

—J.T. Ellison, USA TODAY bestselling author of Her Dark Lies

“Amber Garza establishes herself once again as a master of domestic suspense… A teenager’s disappearance forces a family’s secrets to the light in this pitch-perfect thriller.”

—Mindy Mejia, author of Everything You Want Me to Be

“Where I Left Her is a reminder of why thrillers are my favourite genre. This is a tale that’s dark and twisted…secrets galore…shifting allegiances… And that ending! It’ll blow your mind.”

—Hannah Mary McKinnon, bestselling author of Sister Dear

On When I Was You

“When I Was You doles out twists and turns at the perfect pace, leading up to a fantastic conclusion… A gripping psychological barnburner.”

—Shelf Awareness

“Fans of tricky tales of obsession and revenge will be well satisfied.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Amber Garza has upped the game on the classic stalker novel!
When I Was You is a fast-paced, beautifully plotted book that will keep you reading until the last page. You won’t want to put this one down.”

—Samantha Downing, USA TODAY bestselling author of My Lovely Wife

“Exhilarating, page-turning, shocking, this is one of those rare psychological thrillers that really is the whole package. An electric, raw, emotional story that will leave you breathless… When I Was You is a dark and twisty delight.”

—Christina McDonald, USA TODAY bestselling author
of The Night Olivia Fell

“A compulsive read about a friendship and maternal instincts gone awry, with a twist you won’t want to miss.”

—Karen Cleveland, New York Times bestselling author
of Need to Know

“Garza’s debut thriller packs a wallop of intrigue… The unpredictable twists and turns culminate in an explosive, shocking ending. A definite must-read!”

—Samantha M. Bailey, author of Woman on the Edge

About the Author

Amber Garza has had a passion for the written word since she was a child making books out of notebook paper and staples. Her hobbies include reading and singing. Coffee and wine are her drinks of choice (not necessarily in that order). She writes while blaring music and talks about her characters like they’re real people. She lives with her husband and two kids in Folsom, California.

Dedication

To Kayleen, who was, thankfully, right where I left her

1

FRIDAY, 5:00 P.M.
DROP-OFF

WHITNEY WANTED TO get rid of her daughter.

How awful is that?

Not forever, of course, but for the night. She was weary of the sixteen-year-old attitude. The rolling of eyes, stomping of feet, the judging glances and biting remarks.