This Book Will Bury Me: A Novel

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From bestselling author Ashley Winstead comes a chilling psychological thriller that explores the dark heart of digital obsession, collective grief, and what happens when murder becomes entertainment.

After losing her father, college student Jane Sharp finds solace--and purpose--in the strange intimacy of online true crime forums. Among armchair detectives and anonymous sleuths, she becomes someone new: sharp-eyed, fast-thinking, celebrated. But when the brutal deaths of three college girls in Delphine, Idaho spark a viral frenzy, Jane and her online friends become part of the investigation.

This time, they aren't just watching from behind a screen. This time, they're in it.

But every clue uncovers more contradictions. The town seems scripted, the police too polished, and the killer always one step ahead. As Jane inches closer to the truth, she begins to suspect they've walked into something far more dangerous than a mystery.

Now, one year later, Jane is ready to tell the true story. What she's about to reveal will change everything.

Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, This Book Will Bury Me is a gripping confessional of digital justice, dangerous fame, and the price of being seen.

Tense, emotional, and thought-provoking, This Book Will Bury Me is more than a thriller--it's a warning. For anyone who's ever binged a crime doc, shared a theory, or chased justice from their phone, Jane's confession will haunt you long after the final line.

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Published Mar 25, 2025

480 pages

Average rating: 7.08

126 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Angie B.
Feb 11, 2026
8/10 stars
his Book Will Bury Me took a little time to win me over—but once it did, I was completely hooked. The opening felt slower than I expected. It takes its time setting up the characters, the emotional landscape, and the online sleuthing world at the center of the story. At first, I wasn’t sure how I felt about the pacing. But in hindsight, that groundwork is what makes everything that follows so immersive. Once the momentum builds, it really builds. The tension tightens chapter by chapter, and I found myself flying through the second half, needing to know how it would all unravel. The exploration of true crime culture, grief, obsession, and the blurred lines between seeking justice and seeking significance is both compelling and unsettling in the best way. Ashley Winstead does an excellent job capturing the voice of someone navigating loss while getting pulled into something bigger—and darker—than expected. The atmosphere becomes increasingly claustrophobic, and the stakes feel very real. While I wish the first portion had moved a bit faster, the payoff was absolutely worth it. A gripping, thought-provoking thriller that lingers after the final page. If you enjoy character-driven suspense with sharp commentary on internet sleuth culture, this one is definitely worth picking up.
Haley Ruiz
Nov 19, 2025
2/10 stars
had to DNF! i orgininally appreciated the concept of the plot, but as the story progressed i realized it was nearly a play-by-play remake of the Idaho college murders. Around 30% through, I decided I could not continue - it just felt so predatory and inappropriate.
HelloTanyaLyn
Jul 10, 2025
Picked up the hardcopy yesterday.
datewithathriller
Feb 16, 2025
9/10 stars
This was my first read from Ashley Winstead and it definitely won’t be my last!! This one had me hooked, book peeps!! 🙌 Definitely scratched my little research itch!! I would love to be an internet sleuth but I know if I started I would be sucked in just like our FMC! 🫠😅 One thing happened towards the last maybe 25% of the book that had me scratching my head and asking “But why…..?” as it didn’t seem like something that would happen in a typical investigation. But other than that, this book sucked me in and I loved it!! Highly recommend!!! 👏 Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Landmark, and Ashley Winstead for the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for my honest review! ❤️
MaggieParedes
Feb 10, 2025
6/10 stars
Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this book as a whole. What disappointed me was the author’s writing style this time — Ashley has done so well in the past with keeping the story engaging, but for me, this time, this was not so. I struggled to keep engaged throughout the story and didn’t feel connected to the characters. However, what I loved were the intricate details that Ashley put into her plot and characters — you could tell she spent time there.

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