This author seems to be hit or miss. I’ve read a few that I’ve loved but this one was a bit of a miss for me. It didn’t pack the suspense that her thrillers usually do. I found Eve annoying and her actions seemed a bit odd. The blurb also exaggerated the risk to her child. The story dragged in the middle and then it seemed to wrap up in one chapter. However, I was intrigued by what had happened to Philippa and the twist was interesting.

I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I’m fairly delayed in posting this review. In part because I’m still processing the twists! I LOVE thrillers to my core, and The Narrator by K.L. Slater absolutely delivered.

I’ll be looking to read more books by this author and adding them on my must read list! The twists and storytelling remind me of another amazing Bookouture author, Freida McFadden. If you’re a Freida Readah, make sure to put this book on your TBR too!

Huge thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.


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A good mystery that keeps the suspense going. I did enjoy most of it, only some parts of the character's behavior was a bit annoying. I do get the complexity of having to share a childcare with your ex-husband and what comes with that so I suppose it is realistic. But in addition to the ex-husband, even her own mother was super annoying and that put me on tilt.

I cared less about the author but it was a nice twist in the end.

Thanks to Netgalley for a free copy in exchange of an honest review.

Another good thriller by KL Slater. Although it was not one of my favorites, it still make me interested and curious enough to turn the pages. Some of the characters actions though didn’t fell very believable to me. But overall it was a good psychological thriller.

Thank you to Netgalley for letting me review this book!

"The Narrator" is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story revolves around a narrator of audiobooks who is drawn into a web of mystery and intrigue when someone close to her goes missing. As she delves deeper into the disappearance, she uncovers shocking secrets and hidden truths that threaten to upend everything she thought she knew.

The author expertly weaves together multiple storylines and perspectives, adding layers of complexity and intrigue to the narrative. The pacing is just right, with plenty of suspense and tension to keep the reader engaged without feeling overwhelmed. The characters are well-developed and compelling, drawing you into their world and keeping you invested in their fates.

One of the strengths of "The Narrator" is the way in which it explores complex themes such as identity, loyalty, and the nature of truth. The story is full of twists and turns, and the author does an excellent job of keeping the reader guessing until the very end. Overall, "The Narrator" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers, and a testament to the power of great storytelling.

One of the key elements that sets "The Narrator" apart from other psychological thrillers is its unique narrative structure. The protagonist is a narrator of audiobooks, and the story is interspersed with scenes of her recording sessions, which add an extra layer of depth and complexity to the narrative. This approach not only adds to the suspense and tension of the story, but it also provides insight into the narrator's personality and motivations, making her a more relatable and sympathetic character.

Another strength of the book is its skillful handling of themes such as betrayal, loss, and the price of fame. The characters are all grappling with their own demons, and the author does an excellent job of exploring their struggles in a way that feels authentic and relatable. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn deeper into the characters' lives, and the emotional stakes become higher and higher.

The pacing of "The Narrator" is also worth noting. The story moves along at a brisk pace, with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Each chapter ends on a cliffhanger, making it difficult to put the book down.

In conclusion, "The Narrator" is an engrossing and well-crafted psychological thriller that is sure to appeal to fans of the genre. With its unique narrative structure, skillful handling of complex themes, and expert pacing, it is a standout novel that is not to be missed.

My thanks to NetGalley and BookOuture for a copy of “ The Narrator ” for an honest review.

I’m a big fan of K L Slater’s books , they are well written and immersive and keep you guessing right to the end.
Although I enjoyed this new title ,for me it wasn’t one of her best .I didn’t feel the suspense I usually get from her books.
That being said, it was still massively better than many of the same genre books I’ve read by other authors so I’d still give it a 4* review .

Plot focuses on an Audiobook narrator who has been contracted to do the 10th book in a thriller series, however the author has been missing for 10 months. The Narrator, Eve decides that she will try and investigate what has happened to her herself. As well as a very exciting, unputdownable whodunnit, you also learn a lot about what it is like in the life of an audiobook narrator and a serial author. Really enjoyed this novel & highly recommend it.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC. I give this book two out five stars. The ending of this book was mind blowing. However, I feel the story line was dragged out and the end was quickly wrapped up with little detail. Hi

The twists and turns in this one! Kept me on turning the pages and on the edge of my seat. Highly recommend.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and K. L. Slater for my ARC of ‘The Narrator’ in return for an honest review.

I always enjoy books by this author and this was another classy read. Eve, single mum to Scarlet, was a successful narrator of audio books until her world fell apart. However, she is asked to return to narrating for her favourite author who has been missing for eight months.

As she gets into the book she realises something is wrong.

Cleverly plotted with numerous twists and turns. Recommended

The Narrator by K.L. Slater was another fantastic book from start to finish, and was a great page turner. Kim always writes from her heart and they have always been a 5 star read. This was no different she never fails to deliver. This book has lots of twist and turns from the start which will have you gripped.

What if the chance of a perfect life….......But, sadly you put your daughter in grave danger?

Do you take this chance? It's there to grab and change the way you live for the better!

Eve is a single mum to a little girl called Scarlet, being a single mum is hard. Eve only wants the best for her little girl. Before Scarlet was born she had the perfect career as a voice actor. Then, one day Eve receives a phone call, They wanted a new narrator for a secret book from the bestselling author Philippa Roberts, who has been missing for eight months now.
This was just what Eve needed, to get extra money, this will turn out to be a lifeline for Eve and her daughter.
However, she hates leaving Scarlet, but it's only for a short time. Plus, she is leaving her with ex, who has a perfect new home with his new girlfriend.

It's the right thing to do.

But was it!?

Eve starts reading Philippa’s new novel and it didn't feel right!!!! Eve, then start's to wonder if it’s no coincidence that she has been chosen to narrate it. But why?

There’s something hidden in the pages of this book, Some clue's to Philippa’s disappearance.

Eve doesn't feel safe and thinks she is being watched.

Her room where she has rented has been searched.....But, Why? What are they looking for!?

Then Eve's ex’s girlfriend calls in tears and everything starts to click together.
Eve needs to find answers fast, Or she will lose more than her second chance. Will Eve lose her daughter?

Tick Tock the clock is ticking!!!!

WoW I really enjoyed this book I loved it!

I highly recommend this latest book by K.L. Slater. All her books have all been an excellent read.

I enjoyed reading the Narrator, it was interesting reading a book which was about the audio narrator of books.
The story was a little slow paced at times but I still found it a gripping read and it did keep you guessing throughout. It was a nice easy read and I look forward to more books from this author.

Another captivating physiological thriller from the talented K L Slater.
Follow Eve as she is called back to narrate a found 10th book from a missing author. She is drawn into trying to find the missing author whilist sorting out her own priblems.
Complex well written characters fantastic mystery keep you hooked.

Thank for netgallery for this arc look forward to tge next K L Slater

K.L.Slater always manages to write a great psychological thriller and this was no exception. I really hope this novel does well as it was a great read.

The Narrator following single mom audiobook narrator who struggles to handles her life back personally and professionally. Expecially when her main employer author suddenly got MIA at high demand of publish her tenth book. Does someone kidnap this author or she just decide to.. disappear ?

The writing is fast pace, well written and enjoyable, I really like this glimpse story into the publishing worlds and audiobook narrator as MC. The twist and turn isnt world changing but enough to give sparks to the storyline. The conclusion kinda odd but satisfying enough for each characters.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for provided me with this copy. I truly enjoyed this one and my thoughts are my own

I have liked many of K L Slater’s books, as they are well-written and smooth reads. This one follows the pattern – has a decent story and keeps you guessing.

Phillipa is a successful author on the strength of her best-selling Tower series. It is now many months since she disappeared, the evening she was to attend an award ceremony. Her wife Fleur says while Phillipa seemed a little worried and distracted, her disappearance is a shocker. Over time, the interest of the police and the media wanes. We are also told the story from a timeline 10 months prior, on the events leading to Phillipa’s disappearance. Eve is the person who has narrated all Phillipa’s audiobooks and knows her very well. Phillipa’s disappearance is a blow to her career, and she moves from London with her daughter Scarlet to live with her mom. She has had other setbacks – divorce from her conceited & controlling now ex-husband Hugo and her father taking his own life.

The story is told largely around Eve. The script for the 10th book in the Tower series is found hidden at Phillipa’s home, and the publisher is keen to get this to the market at the earliest. Eve is called on to narrate this book as well, an opportunity she is excited about, though Phillipa’s wellbeing remains a concern for her. There is an obsessive fan of Phillipa – Chad who seems to be now stalking her. Her ex-husband Hugo wants their daughter Scarlet to stay with him and his new partner Saskia, who is now expecting, for the time Eve works on this assignment in London. As she gets into the project, Eve finds the book very different in style from the earlier books and is puzzled.

I found the book very engrossing, and the characters are well developed – especially that of Eve. I also liked how Hugo’s irritating and Chad’s obsessive behaviours are portrayed. There is a big twist at the end, which I did not see coming. As happens with books written in this style, the tie-up of the strands of the story is only partial.

This is good light read, with a loveable and interesting character in Eve as an audiobook narrator.

My rating: 3.75 / 5.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I feel like this author is a hit or miss and this was a miss for me. I found it too slow and did not come close to even finishing.

A bout of the flu, followed by Covid, then vertigo, then a relapse on the flu was a twist I never saw coming.....and perhaps it was my illness but I never saw the big twist in this one either. K.L.Slater is one of my favourite writers, but I had to give myself a bit of a break as at one point I was reading everything she wrote. And the lady is a prolific writer. Nearly 20 books since 2016! George R R Martin, take note, this is a writer who knows to buckle down. Even if she had a few stashed that's impressive. However, that many books read by the same author within a short time does give you clues on how their mind (well, the author mind) works. So by the time I read my least favourite of her books, I was guessing where the books were going. So I took a break and recently came back to the Slater fold. And I'm so glad I did. An unsolved disappearance, a devious ex, sneaky A bout of the flu, followed by Covid, then vertigo, then a relapse on the flu was a twist I never saw coming.....and perhaps it was my illness but I never saw the big twist in this one either. K.L.Slater is one of my favourite writers, but I had to give myself a bit of a break as at one point I was reading everything she wrote. And the lady is a prolific writer. Nearly 20 books since 2016! George R R Martin, take note, this is a writer who knows to buckle down. Even if she had a few stashed that's impressive. However, that many books read by the same author within a short time does give you clues on how their mind (well, the author mind) works. So by the time I read my least favourite of her books, I was guessing where the books were going. So I took a break and recently came back to the Slater fold. And I'm so glad I did. An unsolved disappearance, a devious ex, sneaky colleagues,stalkers,long-held secrets,fraud. It's got it all. And best of all, a protagonist who actually has half a clue. Great stuff. Also, it's better than Lemsip when you have the flu! secrets,fraud. It's got it all. And best of all, a protagonist who actually has half a clue. Great stuff. Also, it's better than Lemsip when you have the flu!

I’ve read a couple books by this author and it’s been hit and miss. This was a miss. The dual timelines were confusing at times. The plot didn’t draw me in and the ending seemed far fetched and pretty rushed.

Still giving it three stars because others may enjoy it. But I wouldn’t recommend this to others and I’m not sure if I’ll read anything else by this author.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

I'm not sure how this is possible, but this is my first novel from this prolific author, and I really enjoyed it! I happened to read two books in a row that started with a similar premise (someone trapped in a room), and I now have a new category in my mind of "trapped woman" stories.

In this one, we follow the parallel stories of Phillipa, the rich and famous author of a successful thriller series, and Eve, her series' audiobooks narrator. They have gotten to know each other a bit over the years of working together, but never quite in the way as this last novel. Our story starts the night of an award ceremony where she is expected to win top honors -- our writer is kidnapped, and never makes it to the ceremony. Eve is instrumental in finding out exactly what has happened.

Will absolutely recommend KL Slater to others, and will read her other books! 4/5 stars