Into the Fall
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From debut author Tamara L. Miller comes a suspenseful psychological thriller tracking the mysteries of a seemingly mundane life as they come to light in the vast, unforgiving Canadian wilderness.
For better or for worse, Sarah Anderson has it a thriving career, a nice home in Ottawa, two young kids…and a marriage coming apart at the seams.
Then her husband, Matthew, vanishes without a trace during a family vacation up north. Sarah and her children are nearly lost among the slumbering lakes, treacherous cliffs, and brooding forests of the Canadian Shield. A glacier-scraped realm of ancient beauty and terror, it’s a world away from the safety of the suburbs. And a big storm is brewing.
A kind rural lawman comes to their aid and takes an interest in the case. The trail goes cold, however, launching Sarah into a yearlong odyssey to find her husband. On the way, she must reconnect with her estranged sister and duck the suspicions of a slick city police officer. But that’s nothing compared to unearthing the dark secrets buried deep in the granite of her marriage—and in herself.
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Book Review: Into the Fall by Tamara L. Miller 📚
Rating: 4 Stars
Tamara L. Miller's debut novel, Into the Fall, is a gripping psychological thriller that takes you deep into the wild, rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield. The story centers around Sarah Anderson, whose seemingly perfect life—a successful career, a lovely home in Ottawa, and two young children—is thrown into chaos when her husband, Matthew, mysteriously disappears during a family trip up north. 🌲🚗❄️
What follows is a tense and atmospheric journey through the vast wilderness filled with lakes, cliffs, and dense forests that feel both breathtaking and menacing. As Sarah struggles to keep her family safe amid an approaching storm, she finds herself caught between the help of a compassionate local lawman and the skepticism of a city cop. Beyond the search for Matthew, the novel digs into the shadows lurking in Sarah’s marriage and forces her to confront painful truths about herself and her past, including reconnecting with her estranged sister. 🌧️🏞️👮♂️
I have to say, the cover caught my eye immediately—it’s beautiful and perfectly sets the tone for the story inside. I ended up reading this book in just two sittings because it was so engaging. Miller’s writing is sharp and well-paced, successfully balancing suspense with emotional depth. The setting is vividly portrayed, making you feel the isolation and raw power of the Canadian wilderness alongside the characters. 📚👀💨
Overall, Into the Fall is a strong debut novel with a compelling plot and atmospheric setting that kept me hooked. It’s not quite perfect—there were moments I wanted a bit more depth in character development—but it’s definitely a solid read that I’d recommend to fans of psychological thrillers and nature-infused mysteries alike. Four stars from me!
⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️
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The ending dragged on for far too long. Sarah was made out to be far more mysterious than she actually was and everything just became too predictable and I lost interest there in the last 20-ish pages.
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Sarah’s husband goes missing and I immediately think that she killed him. Boy, was I wrong…
The book was doing so well and then we were given that ending… It was a bit disappointing. Sarah was acting suspicious so rightfully I spent the entire book blaming her for her husband’s disappearance and the whole time she had nothing to do with it. There is so much build-up for nothing IMO. The new information that was received about her husband was a bit shocking (out of everything he could’ve been doing I did not expect what he was actually doing) but it was entertaining at least. I wouldn’t recommend this book but if you’re going into it just know it's more of a mystery than a thriller. I hope to find better books from this author.
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This is an Advanced Listener copy. Although this book was given to me as an ALC my thoughts are my own. Thank you, Tamara L. Miller and NetGalley for the ALC opportunity!
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