Happy Friday, reader friends! The book I’m featuring today for First Line Friday is a gripping new suspense novel by Siri Mitchell. Everywhere to Hide will be released on October 6, and if you’re a fan of the suspense/thriller genre, you won’t want to miss it!

“I was just ten steps away from the Blue Dog|RINO coffee shop where I worked when a hand closed tightly around my forearm.”

Everywhere to Hide by Siri Mitchell

The Basics

Title: Everywhere to Hide

Author: Siri Mitchell

Release Date: October 6, 2020

Genre: Christian Suspense/Thriller

My Rating: 5 Stars

From the Back Cover: How can she protect herself from an enemy she can’t see?

Law school graduate Whitney Garrison is a survivor. She admirably deals with an abusive boyfriend, her mother’s death, mounting student debt, dwindling job opportunities, and a rare neurological condition that prevents her from recognizing human faces.

But witnessing a murder might be the crisis she can’t overcome.

The killer has every advantage. Though Whitney saw him, she has no idea what he looks like. He knows where she lives and works. He anticipates her every move. Worst of all, he’s hiding in plain sight and believes she has information he needs. Information worth killing for. Again.

As the hunter drives his prey into a net of terror and international intrigue, Whitney’s only ally, Detective Leo Baroni, is taken off the case. Stripped of all semblance of safety, Whitney must suspect everyone and trust no one—and hope to come out alive.

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed Siri Mitchell’s last suspense novel, State of Lies, and after reading this one, I am officially a fan of her work! This book was deeply layered in so many ways, from the plot to the characters to the suspense. It feels ripped from the headlines, dealing with subjects like cryptocurrency and China’s quest for power.

Despite her rare condition of face blindness, Whitney is a relatable character as she struggles with getting a job, getting out of debt, and moving past the pain her ex-boyfriend caused her. Leo really helped make the story for me too! His care for Whitney, and the way he would do anything to protect her, added him to my list of favorite fictional heroes. The suspense and tension ran high throughout the book, with twists and turns around every corner. The story struck just the right balance of compelling characters and an engaging plot that makes you think and keeps you guessing. Everywhere to Hide is an excellent suspense novel – one that I think fans of Rachel Dylan, Carrie Stuart Parks, and Sibella Giorello will especially enjoy!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.