Officer Miranda Rader of the Hammond PD is an honest cop with integrity but when she's called in to process the murder scene of a university professor, the past she thought was behind her is now back. Miranda has to investigate the murder of the professor however her integrity is being questioned and a small town is shaken. During the investigation, Miranda discovers a piece of evidence that will cause her to change direction which leads her down a path of pain, sorrow, and forgiveness. On her journey, another murder takes place which creates more trouble for Miranda, a lot of doubt and the question, why is she being targeted?

This is the first book I've ever read by Erica Spindler and it will not be the last. I read this book in less than 24 hours and I was on the edge of my seat a few times. It didn't take long for me to get into the story and it was hard to put it down. I was so wrapped up in the book I could feel Miranda's pain and I just wanted to be a friend who believed in her. This was a very good read and I would recommend it to anyone.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book. I really enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed this latest Erica Spindler novel and found it to have a touch of everything good in a book, suspense, twists, excitement and even a touch of romance.

The novel features Officer Miranda Rader of the Hammond PD in Louisiana who is known for her honesty, integrity, and steady hand in a crisis, but that was not always the case. She has tried hard to change from the young troubled girl and earn respect in her position as an officer.

When Miranda and her partner are called to investigate the murder of one of the town’s most beloved college professors, they’re unprepared for the scene. This murder is unlike any they’ve ever investigated, and just when Miranda thinks she’s seen the worst of it, she finds a piece of evidence that chills her to the core, a faded newspaper clipping about a terrible night from her long-buried past. Then another man turns up dead, this one a retired cop, and not just any cop, Clint Wheeler, the cop who took her statement that night. Two murders, two very different men, two killings that on the surface had nothing in common, except Miranda. 15 years ago.

A very good read that flew by due to the excitement and eagerness to learn the truth.

I would like to thank Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first book I have read by Erica Spindler and although it was interesting, it wasn't my favorite. I really enjoy thrillers and suspense, but I am not really a fan of police based thrillers. But the synopsis sounded interesting, so I decided to read it.

Our main character Miranda Radar is an officer in Louisiana, but she came from a very small town where she had a rather rough and traumatic past. Miranda and her partner are called to the murder of one of the town's most loved and well respected college professors, where she finds a piece of evidence linking her traumatic past to the murder.

The book is filled with action and suspense, I just personally didn't really like the police story line. I felt like I was reading an episode of Law and Order or a similar show. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, just not really my style. Miranda as a character is a fairly strong and likeable woman, as are most of the other characters, who are mostly other detectives and police officers. I enjoyed the author's writing and the plot does move along at a fairly steady pace, although slightly predictable at times. I am sure that fans of Spindler and/or police/detective books will really like this book.

Thank you to the publisher for sending me an ARC.

This was a fast paced, and well put together "whodunit" kind of thriller that will keep you glued to the pages and guessing at every turn! I loved these characters, even if I did find myself occasionally wanting to shake Miranda for not following proper police procedure and rushing head-long into things (which as you know typically does not end well).

There were times when I thought I had everything figured out, only to have my suppositions shattered within the next few pages. There were several good twists and turns that make this story well worth the read. Usually I find stories that jump between past and present events hard to follow, however thankfully, that was not the case with this one. The author presented it in such a way that not only made it easy to follow, but also that helped add detail to the "present" story.

Overall, I am sure this story will definitely appeal to those who enjoy a good thriller novel, and I would read more from this author!

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

This was my first read by this Author, I was impressed and wondering why I have never read one of her previous books. I certainly will be taking a dive into the world of Erica Spindler from now on. It was hard to put down and got through it super quickly.

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I came across this author's books a few years back and she has become one of my favorite authors. She doesn't disappoint in her new book, The Other Girl, Her writing is fast paced and engrossing. Once you start reading you don't want to put down because you want to find out what comes next.

Randi and her partner are called in to investigate the murder of a college professor in town. They are from a small town with a small police force. The professor who was murdered comes from a prestigious family and the way he was murdered led them to believe he was into something sexual. As the story unfolds more Randi remembers something that happened to her as a teen and why she became a cop. Suspenseful twists keep you turning the pages. Loved this story.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I must say that I LOVE Erica Spindler, so I was thrilled to be able to read and review this one. It did not disappoint. The plot is intriguing with just the right amount of murder, mystery and suspense. I did figure out the murderer, but I had no idea how the plot would unfold. Great read!

This was the first book by Erica Spindler that I have read and I can't understand how I could have missed her previously. This was a very,very fast read I could not put the book down, I started reading it last night and a few hours later I was finished. I loved Miranda as well as the other characters. I also loved Erica's writing style and how she pulls you into the pages.

This was a great thriller that I would recommend to all the thriller readers out there.

A big thanks to St. Martin’s Press via Netgalley for the copy, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to read more of Erica Spindler in the future.

Erica is one of my favorite authors and I love the way that she writes books. The Other Girl was no exception. I was caught up from the time I opened the first page. I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. WOW

An entertaining crime novel with some unexpected twists and enough character development to keep the reader interested. Not great literature but a compelling distraction.

I am an Erica Spindler fan and really enjoy her novels. The Other Girl is no exception. Miranda, a police detective in the small town of Harmony, Louisiana, is called to a murder scene. And it is particularly brutal. A college professor has been murdered in his own home and after just a bit of initial investigation, the list of suspects grows long - including Miranda. The stirs goes back and forth between the parent day and the past, when Miranda was on the opposite side of the law and a teen in trouble. It all comes together as town-and-gown politics force the investigation in one direction, Miranda's ethics are tested and the murders mount it is a good read and the characters drive the story. There are enough plot twists to keep readers guessing to the end. Well worth the investment.

I'm not sure how I feel about this book. It's very well written and the story is easy to follow. But the characters are all over the place. The "good guys" break police procedure as often as the bad. The plot is basically the lead character being hysterical. It was good enough to finish the book but not enough to want to buy it.

With an engaging opening and my kind of crime (creepy, ritualistic murder), this should be catnip. Unfortunately, I found the characters paper-thin and unrealistic. I only made it 1/3 of the way through.

This is a easy page turner, with plenty of twists, some you might guess, but nothing too ridiculous. The story jumps back & forth between an event that happened to Miranda in her childhood & present day. It's not so much a book about trying to track down the murderer, more trying to figure out why the victim was killed.
This is the first book I've read by this author, but would be happy to give others a go.
The scenes of violence/sexual assault are not explicit, which was good for me, as excessive detail here just makes it an uncomfortable read.
Light hearted perhaps isn't the right word! But an enjoyable read.

I rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars.



This is the kind of book, that I thought I had figured out from the get-go, and I thought to myself, "Hmm, well let's see how predictable it turns out to be". I am happy to say, this book was not at all like that! I had thought I figured it out, but I was entirely wrong.

I love Miranda, and her partner Jake. They made this book addicting, and engaging. You wanted to know about them, and their back story, and how they would fit in this wonderful twisty puzzle of a book!

This was my first Erica Spindler book, and thanks to St. Martins Press for sending it to me to read and give this honest review. I will now be on the lookout for anything Erica Spindler, because this book was stellar, and I bet the rest of them are too.

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The Other Girl is a fast-paced crime thriller that I devoured. When Miranda begins investigating a murder she realizes her past is connected to the murder victim leading her to question the motives of those closest to her and the case. Loved the characters, especially Miranda.

ARC provided by Netgalley

While this dealt with the important topic of sexual assault and was a quick read, there was nothing in this that really stood out to me from other thrillers.

Unlike with other books, this one didn't have me on my toes and I was always kind of sure that everything would work out. I mean, 95% of books have everything work out, but normally I'm not entirely sure. Because of that, I never really felt nervous or tense or anxious about how the book would end.

This might be because I never really felt connected to Miranda. Sure, she has a tragedy in her backstory and a stubborn personality, but I couldn't quite bring myself to really care about her. The subplot of romance was more a subplot of sex and not something I entirely appreciated, perhaps because I felt like she was settling.

I did very much appreciate the statement that the book made about sexual assault and how commonly it goes unreported. Power and influence in the hands of a perpetrator create a serious problem, and this book is not afraid to examine these subjects. This is the biggest strength to the story.

This book is worth your time if you're looking for a decent book to fill some time, but it's not one I'll be raving about.