This thriller had me on the edge of my seat. I did not guess how this was going to play out. I haven't read her other book Flicker in The Dark yet…so now I definitely gotta do that!! The MC in this one is Isabelle Drake. Her son has been missing for a year, taken from his room in the middle of the night. There are no leads and no clues. She hasn't slept for that year other than small bouts and catnaps. All she wants to do is find out what happened to her son. She agrees to work with a podcaster who says he wants to help, but now she's wonder what his objective really is. She has a troubled past, and she's starting to think she can't even trust herself. Who CAN she trust??


Omg SO GOOD!! Flew through it, couldn't put it down. You will wonder about every character in this book. So we'll written and unpredictable!! I can't wait to read more by this author.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy. Out January 10.

Wow wow wow. This was so good. 4.5 rounded up. Enjoyed it even more than Stacy‘s debut, A Flicker in the Dark! The audiobook for this one was absolutely phenomenal; this narrator is one of the best I have ever listened to! The narrator truly made this experience that much better. Absolutely loved all of the twists in this one, and that everything wrapped up nicely in a perfect little bow at the end. I did have some questions, as there were multiple twists that didn’t seem related at times, but I was so pleased to see how everything connected. I did not foresee the biggest list coming, which is my favorite part about reading thrillers!
So good!!! Highly recommend. Cannot wait for more from Stacy!
Cannot wait to write my full review on IG, @chandlersbooknook.

Loved reading this! Isabel and husband Ben have their baby kidnapped. They both look guilty because there is no evidence of a break-in. A year has gone by and still Isabel is speaking and posting, trying to find her son. Husband Ben cannot tolerate her absorption into discovering her lost child. Isabel has been told to ‘leave it’ to the law to investigate, but she is relentless in attempting to find her son, Mason. Due to her sad childhood, a death of her younger sister, that she always wondered if she was responsible. Perhaps she had unknowingly harmed her child - but cannot remember. A great adventure thru the clues to solve or give closure to her grief.
Highly recommend!

I was unsure about whether to pick this one up because I did not love her first book, but this one was great. The twists and turns are very well done, and it is not too dark but just dark enough. Well worth the read.

This was so good! It was was creepy, and it kept me guessing the whole time. I loved this book! I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good thriller.

In my humble opinion, @stacyvwillingham is 2 for 2 when it comes to 5 star reads! 🤩 I absolutely loved this one and was blown away by the surprise ending!
I listened to the audio which is read by @karissavacker, one of my favorite narrators. The writing is seductive, wrapping you in an blanket of simmering suspense and lyrical prose. With her hypnotizing voice, Karissa is able to take an already terrifying situation and make it seem more real, which is a tremendous feat all on its own.
The story focuses on the kidnapping of Isabelle’s 18 month old son, Mason. He was taken in the middle of the night without a trace. Since then, Isabelle is consumed with learning what happened and finding the person who took him. (Find the full synopsis in comments!)
As a mother myself, I think Stacy did a brilliant job portraying how utterly helpless and guilty Isabelle felt and I was surprised to learn in the author’s note that she isn’t a mother herself. What a tremendous ontaking this had to be! To write something so sensitive, emotional, and heart-breaking without having the ability to put herself in her character’s shoes shows how talented Stacy truly is.
The subject matter could be tough for some readers so please check trigger warnings before reading!

Thank you to @minotaur_books @netgalley and @stacyvwillingham for the advanced copy!

I know it's early in the year, but this title will more than likely be my favorite of the year! I was really impressed! I loved Flicker in the Dark so I went into this novel knowing it would be amazing! I accidentally read it in ONE setting! I started the novel around 5pm and finished around 10pm! Wonderful!!

100 stars out of 5!!

Isabelle Drake's son, Mason, was taken from his crib in the middle of the night, changing her life forever. Isabelle, frustrated with what she sees as lack of help from the police, takes the investigation into her own hands. However, as a sleepwalker with a questionable history of her own, she finds herself wondering if maybe she had something to do with his disappearance.

I loved Flicker in the Dark by Willingham, and loved this one just as much! It was just the right amount of twisty for me.

Didn’t enjoy this as much as A Flicker In the Dark, but it was still a twisty, dark, entertaining read. I listened to the audio over 2-3 days. Some interesting twists and surprises, but I was left wanting just a little bit more. It was relatively short, and it felt like the ending was a little rushed. Will still continue to read from this author! Thank you to the publisher.

Stacy Willingham got me again. I LOVED THIS! She is not afraid to tackle hard topics and take us to uncomfortable places. I was guessing and theorizing the whole time. She took angles I never considered. I was completely in the whole time and I loved every minute of it. This woman is an auto-buy author for me and I can confidently say she is a favorite. Amazing book!

When Isabelle’s son is taken from his crib one night her life completely changes. With no leads she spirals into finding out what happened. Now Isabelle is a speaker at crime events which rubs some people the wrong way. When she realizes she has insomnia and sleep issues again, a secret from her past emerges. Isabelle is determined to figure out what happened to her son and see if the past correlates with the future.

I have to say I loved this book! The twists and the story were so good! I was in need of a good thriller and this one provided. I typically don’t like the unreliable narrator thing but this worked well for this book. I found myself annoyed at Isabelle sometimes but it was because she was realistic when it came to grief. Overall I highly recommend this one and gave it a 4.5/5 rating.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for a copy of this work in exchange for an honest review

We follow Isabelle who decides to take into her own hands the investigation of the disappearance of her son, Mason. As she tries to figure out what happened to her child, she happens to also uncover many secrets from not only her present but also her past. This thriller really kept me on my toes and had multiple twists! The pace of the story was great and I couldn’t put it down. The alternating timelines transitioned smoothly and wasn’t confusing. The author also included some themes involving motherhood and mental health.

I don't typically enjoy books with a protagonist suffering from insomnia. I don't know anyone who suffers from it personally, but apparently in bookworld, insomnia is as common as a cold. So in general, I find insomniacs to be an unenjoyable trope, but Stacy Willingham took it to a different place and did it exceptionally well.

Isabelle hasn't really slept since her toddler son was taken a year ago. She's understandably desperate to find him and is trying everything she can to find new clues that will lead her to him--including getting interviewed by a true crime podcaster. The podcaster has interest not just in her missing son, but in her childhood, which makes her very nervous--she doesn't want him to unearth the secrets she's worked so hard to bury and to forget.

Willingham takes us on a journey through Isabelle's life: the unsavory way she met and fell in love with her husband, her childhood, and what really happened to her son. We switch timelines, jumping into the recent and far past to better understand Isabelle, and suspect people alongside with her. Willingham does a great job of keeping the reader engaged as she slowly reveals more and more about Isabelle's life and what got her to this point. The ending is relatively predictable once a few things are revealed, but it's a satisfying ending.

Isabelle Drake has always been plagued by feelings of guilt, but she tries to push past her troubled childhood memories. She's excited to finally land her dream job, but her marriage and motherhood take a toll on her identity and well-being. After her baby is taken from her home, she's exhausted and on the edge of sleep deprivation, but continues to give public speeches in hopes of finding her missing child. A true-crime podcaster offers to help her find answers, but Isabelle fears she's being set up. With a year of no sleep and a mind clouded by sleep dysfunction, she's questioning her memories and if there's more to her guilt than she knows.

Willingham's second novel exceeded expectations. This book kept me up all night with its captivating plot, constantly begging to know what happens next as Isabelle tries to make sense of her past. With stunning plot twists and jaw-dropping reveals, the thriller captivates the reader.

The southern, spooky small town atmosphere and intricate characters make this book a standout. Isabelle's insomnia is handled in a realistic way, adding depth to the story. This read is more than just an unreliable narrator story. Willingham has a bright future as an author and this book is a standout among 2023 favorites.

Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press/Minotaur, and Stacy Willingham for an ARC of this book!

Seriously, when I got to chapter 51 I was like NO WAY!!! Stacy Willingham did it again and had me captivated throughout this read. I could not put it down and I both listened to it and read it. Put it on your TBR list. Thank you NetGally and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

3.5 stars rounded up.

Initially, I couldn’t get into this, but it turned around and captured my interest.

Things I loved about this book:

- The plot & twists - The story was intriguing, and I didn’t see the twists coming
- The ending - I liked how it all came together in the end
- The narration - I was lucky to have both the eBook and audiobook. I found myself gravitating towards the audio as the narrator was excellent.
- Themes of family, grief, and hope
- The cover!

Things I didn’t enjoy as much:
- The writing style and pacing - at times, this felt like an overly wordy, slow burn.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to those who enjoy psychological thrillers and mystery.

I look forward to reading what Stacy Willingham writes next.

Welcome to my first five-star rating of 2023, Willingham has now set the bar incredibly high for the Thriller genre, and I am HERE FOR IT. Thank you to St Martins/Minotaur Publishing for the copy in exchange for an honest review. First and foremost, what took me so long to pick up this book? On publishing day I ran to the bookstore so that I also had a physical copy, as I will be lending and recommending this one for a while.

Isabelle is suffering from insomnia. Due to the kidnapping of her infant son from her own home, her memories are blurred, and rest doesn't come easy. Heartbreaking and haunting, the character building was spot on. As a mother I could feel the grief and relate to some of the topics. The eerie feeling of the unknown encases your mind as we learn more about Isabelle and aren't 100% sure if we're able to trust her. Reeling from the loss of her son, and the loss of her husband Ben, Isabelle returns from speaking at a True Crime Convention when (of course) a podcaster approaches her and wants to tell her story. As the relationship builds, and the evidence is received were thrown into an absolute perfect mystery with a plot twist I didn't see coming. While I did guess ONE part of the sub plot I was not disappointed at all because it was tied together so perfectly.

All The Dangerous Things had everything I need and and want out of a thriller, and I cannot wait to see what comes next from this author!

5 BIG BEAUTIFUL STARS

I was very eager to read All The Dangerous Things, after enjoying the author’s previous book, and I was not disappointed! Being so far out from the event (1 year since the kidnapping) did slow the pace of the story a bit, but it really picked up! I thought that the changing of timelines was handled well, enough to be interesting but not too much to draw focus from the main plot. A few twists I saw coming, but I did hit accurately predict the ending!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book. This was a quick and engaging read, and I'd recommend it to my thriller-loving friends.

All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham is an INCREDIBLE THRILLER!

This is a very atmospheric book. The story is told in dual timelines, Now and Then.

Isabelle is the main character a mother with a sketchy past.

There is so much to unpack in this book, but I absolutely could not put it down.

This is sophomore novel by this author is even better than her first book.