Book Review: Next Time You See Me by Katia Lief

Next Time You See Me
Katia Lief
Avon Books, November 2010
ISBN No. 978-0061809040
Mass Market Paperback

Karin Schaeffer has endured a lot of tragedy in her life.  Her husband and little girl were both murdered and the killer stalked Karin but that is in her past and she hopes to leave the danger and sorrow behind her.  She is now married to Mac MacLeary, a former police officer, who helped her get through the horrible time when the maniac that killed her family was trying to kill her.

Mac and Karin have a little boy, Ben.  Karin’s mother lives nearby and life now seems to be normal, happy and secure.  Then Mac receives a phone call that his parents have been murdered.  Not only does the family have to face the tragedy of the death of Mac’s parents but Mac’s brother is charged with the murder.

Shortly after his parents’ murder, Mac disappears.  His rental car is found but his body is not.  Although most people feel that Mac is dead, Karin refuses to accept that he is no longer alive.  Karin’s every waking moment is filled with thoughts and plans to find out where Mac is and why he is gone.

Karin’s mother moves in to help with Ben and introduces Karin to Jasmine.  Jasmine is a fun loving person and Karin feels comfortable with her.  When Jasmine decides to go to Florida to celebrate her birthday Karin decides to meet her.  When she arrives at the Florida airport, she feels sure she sees Mac walking through the airport and gives chase but is unable to catch up with him.

Karin hires a private detective who comes up with a picture of a man who looks like Mac.  Karin leaves her son with her mother and sets off to find her husband.  Her chase takes her to Mexico where she uncovers dark secrets regarding her husband’s past and almost loses her life.

Next Time You See Me is a book that has so many twists and turns it is hard to keep track but exciting to the end.

Katia Lief has also written You Are Next which tells the story of Katia and her hunt for the person that murdered her husband and child.   It is not necessary to read the first book in order to enjoy the second book.

Reviewed by Patricia E. Reid, October 2010.

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