I Know Where You Live

By: Gregg Olsen

Narrated by: Karen Peakes, Reba Buhr, Cassandra Morris, Jonathan Davis

Revenge, justice, or closure? Family crimes can’t be hidden forever in this provocative novel of suspense by #1 New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen.

Violet knows that time is a futile healer. When she thinks of her happily married grandfather—a predator lovingly referred to as Papa—the feelings of rage and betrayal still swell. Her younger sister, Lily, just discovered the numbing truth about him. Their mother, Rose? She can’t believe it. Not Papa. Leave it alone, Violet. Focus on the now.

When Papa suffers a sudden, and suspicious, fatal heart attack at Violet’s wedding, she can barely conceal her joy. Maybe the fellow survivor at her support group is right: moving on is possible only when monsters are removed from society permanently. Violet is focusing on the now. Even if doing so calls for extremes.

For herself, and for the sake of other victims like her, Violet is reclaiming the power stolen from her as a child. Predator by predator, she’s coming for them. It’s intoxicating. It’s liberating. But the secrets she now keeps, and the lies she must tell, come with a price.

©2022 Gregg Olsen. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved

Critic reviews

“In I Know Where You Live, master of suspense Gregg Olsen peels back layer after layer to reveal an ugly underbelly of family secrets and revenge. This unbearably tense, serpentine tale probes the darkest corners of the heart and mind. The suspense never wavers in this electrifying page-turner, guaranteed to keep your heart pounding until the very last page.”—Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author

Excellent book, difficult topic

The author did a really good job showing exactly how this horrific behavior perpetrated on children is often not discussed or they are not believed. I think they do believe it but do not want to admit it. What chaos it would start for the whole family if this is expose! The results of someone not listening is just as devastating to a child, who has been told this is their “special secret. They finally get the courage to tell an adult, and they get told that they are lying to be quiet about it. The Perpetrator and the person who ignored the child should both be charged with child abuse and neglect. Does an excellent job in the progression of this and the results. The twisted turns and options that occur towards the end of the book is quite surprising. It shows Greg Olsen style perfectly. It’s a book he shouldn’t miss!
The narration was very well done also.

4.25 to 4.5 stars

I listened to the audiobook version which was well-performed. I feel this book rates 4.25 to 4.5 stars for the treatment of the impact familial sexual abuse has on entire families and multiple generations. The abuse is handled realistically and the characters' reactions are also true to life. Some of the scenes could be triggering to sensitive persons. I found parts of it hard to listen to, but, at the same time, hard to put down. The action is quick with a modicum of suspense. I recommend this book on a couple different levels - it is an engaging story and in a group reading could promote healthy discussions on sexual abuse and vigilantism.

I got bored

I thought maybe the suspense or action would eventually pick up, but it never did. It got to the point that the actual murder was a “who cares”. I quit in the middle. Just didn’t care anymore.

Love!

I loved the intricacies of each of the characters. So well developed. A great read

Heavy

This was a good story about a difficult subject, the sexual abuse of a child. However, I grew tired of the internal dialog of each character, which went on and on and on, without the story moving forward. The plot itself was thin, but the subject matter was huge. I felt like I was sitting in group therapy listening to everyone describing what they went through. I respect and understand all that was said here, but I guess I was expecting something else. It certainly is a great book for those who have been exposed one way or another to sexual abuse of children by trusted family members. Who hasn't? The book details many of the lifelong troubles victims experience. One thing I did like about the book though, is how some of the offenders were "taken care of". A troubling but compassionate story.