The Whisper Place

The Whisper Place by Mindy Mejia
9/16/25; 320 pages
Grove/Atlantic
Iowa Mysteries #3

The Whisper Place by Mindy Mejia is a highly recommended investigative thriller and the third novel in the Iowa Mysteries series.

Max Summerlin, a former police officer, and Jonah Kendrick, a psychic detective, are private investigators who specialize in finding people who don’t want to be found. When Charlie walks into their business, Celina Investigations, he wants them to find his girlfriend Darcy, whose real name is likely Kate. He also offers them $10,000 cash to start, which Max can't turn down. Charlie has his own reasons for not wanting to go to the police. Finding Kate is going to be tricky since Charlie doesn't know her last name either. The investigation leads to some dark and dangerous situations.

The well written, fast-paced narrative is told through the points-of-view of Max, Jonah, and Kate (Darcy). Max and Jonah begin the investigation, trying to find out information about someone who doesn't want to be found. All the discoveries made and lines of inquiry they make are presented and logically followed. Kate's account provides her story and we know immediately that she is a young woman who is on the run from something, but we don't know exactly what until later in the plot. 

Even though this is the third book in a series, I think it could be read as a stand alone. There is enough information about the characters provided to easily follow the plot along with their personal lives. Additional character development occurs in this third book for those already reading the series. There is enough action and suspense going on to keep you engrossed in the plot right to the end. The only drawback is I'm not a fan of Jonah's psychic abilities.

The Whisper Place is a good choice for those who enjoy investigative thrillers. Thanks to Grove/Atlantic for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.