A missing influencer, the prisoner she visited before she disappeared, and the social media conference she was attending take center stage in this second novel in the Rachel Krall series. Full disclosure: I haven’t read the first book in this series, but I had no trouble mentally hopping on the plane to Florida and joining true crime podcaster Rachel on the case.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. There are multiple points-of-view, twists and turns, an underlying creepiness factor, and some heart-pumping moments. There’s even a hint of attraction between Rachel and another character that was enough to satisfy my inner romance reader.

I received an advance copy of the book from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley. All review opinions are my own.

I have to admit, up front, that The Night Swim (Rachel Krall #1) has been languishing on my TBR since it was new, and I have yet to get to it. After reading Dark Corners, the second in the Rachel Krall series by Megan Goldin, it has leaped to the top of my list...now, to get to it!

I love Megan Goldin's writing, and Dark Corners is like many of my favorite mystery/thriller series--strong female lead with an interesting occupation, a romantic interest with closed door intimacy, and a really evil bad guy along with a slew of interesting side characters. Goldin masterfully pulls in red herrings and mixes in a heaping dose of suspense. I really enjoyed this novel as well as Stay Awake, and will be working on Goldin's backlist ASAP.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the digital ARC of Dark Corners by Megan Goldin. The opinions in this review are my own.

This one just wasn't for me. I think the true crime podcaster premise is becoming a little bit tired, and the pacing of this in terms of plot just wasn't where I wanted it to be. I've seen this done better, unfortunately.

An incredibly interesting and dark storyline that I found myself eager to know what happened and whodunnit.

I had high hopes for this one after reading and loving Stay Awake. I desperately wanted to love this one because it had so many things I enjoy in a thriller but I found myself bored, and skimming at times.

What I enjoyed:
✨True Crime Vibes
✨Strong Female Lead
✨Influencer Plot
✨Justice For The Victims

What I disliked:
✨The Pacing (it’s a quick read with short chapters, but it took so long for any sort of twist)
✨Romance Subplot (felt unrealistic and forced, wrapped up very quick)
✨True Crime Podcast (I LOVED the idea of it, but wanted more of it involved in the storyline)

I am still very eager to read The Night Swim, and The Escape Room.

Thank you @stmartinspress and @netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Dark Corners is expected to be published August 8/2023.

Read if you like:
🎙️ Podcasts
🚫 True Crime
🔍 Playing Detective
🔀 Twists and Turns
#️⃣ Multiple POV

I just have to say, I really love the way the Rachel Krall books are written! I love how they jump back and forth between the ‘present day’ pov and the podcast pov to tell the stories. The way the two elements of present day with various perspectives and the podcast come together absolutely hooks me and makes me not want to stop reading the books in this series.

This one was extra fun to follow as this second installment is surrounding an influencer conference when one of them goes missing, old unsolved Murder cases, a suspect in jail, and a very creepy POV from a serial killer.

I personally am fascinated by the connections that big name influencer make with each other and the podding they do to build themselves up, so using that element for this book was juicy, fun, and just the right amount of drama filled to help along the plot.

All in all, this was another phenomenal thriller and I really hope we get more Rachel Krall because I’m obsessed and want to see where she goes next!

Thank you so much to the publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review!

After reading The Night Swim and absolutely loving it (along with having an elevated heart rate the entire time) I was extremely excited to read the follow up with Rachel Krall, Dark Corners.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins press for the ARC!

As mentioned, Dark Corners follows podcaster Rachel Krall as she sets out to investigate another case following a missing influencer, Maddison Logan and the #1 suspect, Terrance Bailey.

I was extremely excited to read this, and while I did enjoy it, it fell flat for me for a few reasons. I personally didn't enjoy the look inside of an influencer life. While I do love social media, I think in some ways the book would have been better with out that perspective. Maybe because the first book was so heart wrenching to me, this felt a bit shallow. I also could have done without the romance storyline that played out. I personally don't go for thrillers to read a love story.

For me, this wasn't my favorite, but I could see others enjoying it!

✨Book Review✨
Dark Corners by Megan Goldin
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This book was definitely one that I thought about between reading sessions, which is always a good sign. I do think it's a little forgettable, but I really enjoyed my reading experience while listening to it.
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I thought they did a very good job on the audio version. I loved the different voices and the podcast excerpts. I would recommend if you want an entertaining thriller that doesn't go too deep.

I very much enjoyed Megan Goldin’s The Night Swim. The story is back n book two of the series, the story begins with a mystery, of course! After visiting Terence Bailey, an inmate thought to be the murderer of six women, social media influencer Maddison Logan has disappeared without a trace. When the FBI hit a wall in their investigation, they contact podcast host Rachel Krall for help. I love the character Rachel Krall and I'm happy to have her back in my life.

Dark Corners is yet again another solid and twisty thriller from Megan Goldin! I wouldn't expect anything less. I do hope the Rachel Krall books become a solid series.

Dark Corners kept me very intrigued and on the edge of my seat. I am usually pretty good about predicting what is going to happen, but I was shocked on this one! This is a very good twisty thriller and the perfect vacation read. I loved it and look forward to reading more from this author!

Night Swim was such a stellar read and I was ecstatic to see Goldin had made it a series and continued Rachel's podcast/true crime journey.

Dark Corners is exciting and fresh and I loved that this was a complex story and so different from Night Swim.

This book really had it all - a bit of romance, bada$$ FBI agents, dangerous criminals behind bars, social media influencers, and plenty of suspicious deaths and missing persons. It was hard to see how everything would connect and it's safe to say, Goldin totally surprised me in more way than one!

I really appreciate that this can be read as a standalone novel. While there were some passing references to the Night Swim plot, I'm not sure it substantively added to my experience or pleasure reading Dark Corners.

Thank you to MacMillan Audio, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for the copy.

Rachel Krall is a true-crime podcaster, we first saw in Goldin's book Night Swim. (It definitely helps to have read the first book in the series.) Rachel is an extremely likeable, smart MC - I enjoyed her sleuthing in Night Swim and was looking forward to this book as well. The sequel does not disappoint!

The FBI reaches out to Rachel after a prisoner writes a cryptic note about her. After pulling Rachel in to meet with him, and the FBI feels like she is not necessary to their missing person investigation, she decides to start looking into the guy.

It's a great psychological thriller with a lot of twists. Overall, a great follow up to the first book.

Dark Corners is the sequel to Night Swim, about Rachel Krall, a true crime podcaster. One does not have to read the first book to enjoy this one, but I do recommend it as both are so fabulous! I really enjoyed this look into the world of influencers combined with the trail of a killer and someone who may have been falsely accused of crimes in the past. Rachel is called down to Florida to assist the FBI with an investigation, and her ability to join the influencers conference to gain more information than the police can leads to one twisty ride.
I am really looking forward to seeing if there will be more in this series!
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest opinion.

Read how: 📱
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Setting: Daytona, Fl
POV: 3
Theme: Serial Killer(s), FBI investigation procedures, and Romance

When I got this eARC I didn’t realize it was a sequel to Rachel Krall. If you haven’t read The Night Swim please do. It won’t taking away from this book but why not.
The POV is from Rachel ( Crime Podcast host) and Joe (FBI agent) who are both interested in solving an influencer girl gone missing. Now the case seemed simple but as things progress it becomes more complicated. More people are disappearing or dead but they all have the same tattoos.
I enjoyed reading from the serial killer's pov as well and seeing what triggers him. Now guys I didn't expect the twist at all. I thought I has everything figured out.
I'm looking forward to reading more of this series.

3.5 stars

When I requested a copy of this novel to review I didn't realize this was part of a series (lesson learned). Well this is the second novel in Megan Goldin's "Rachel Krall" Series.

At the beginning I wasn't the biggest fan of the writing style, however as I got into the novel, the writing style seemed to change. maybe that was just the way I was reading it, but that's my opinion. That said, having never read the initial intro into Rachel Krall, she seems very stand offish to me as a main character. She doesn't seem like the most friendly person to be around or interact with.

I did enjoy what seems like (and I assume) her second investigation. Each step & question is well throughout as Rachel Krall attempts to figure out where missing Influencer Maddison Logan has gone & the murders of several other women that seem to be connected. This most definitely kept me on my toes, seeing if I could keep up with "Who Dunnit"

Definitely a read I would whole heartedly recommend to any mystery, thriller and crime lovers.

Dark Corners by Megan Goldin

Podcaster Rachel Krall is on another adventure. Called by the FBI to speak to an inmate in a Florida correctional facility, Rachel gets tangled up in an unexpected situation.

Girls are missing and some found have been dead. Was it the inmate’s doing or is something else afoot? Because influencer Maddison Logan is now missing, Rachel attends a social media convention in Daytona Beach seeking information. Is the girl another victim of the prisoner or just taking a break? This could all lead to an interesting podcast for Rachel. Though warned by the FBI to go home, Rachel barrels ahead digging for information.

All loose ends come together in this mystery, along with some added unnecessary information. Sometimes it’s best to just say “The End.” My thanks to #StMartinsPress and #NetGalley for this ARC for my review, which will be enjoyed by Rachel Krall fans and most mystery lovers.

The FBI believe a Terrance Bailey is a serial killer but can't prove it. He's soon to be released from prison for break and enter and police need something to keep him locked up. When a podcaster visits Terrance in prison soon after she disappears with the only clue being to contact Rachel Krall. Rachel a famous podcaster of true crime is contacted by the FBI to help find the last woman to visit Terrance before something bad happens to her.
This is a fast paced story that keeps you reading. This was a good read and I thoroughly enjoyed all the suspense and the characters in the story. The action was great and kept you wondering what was going to happen next. Can't wait for the authors next book. Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. I would definitely buy this book!!

Was super excited to read more Rachel Krall. And I am hopeful to read more in the future.

Megan Goldin knows how to keep you intrigued, with a thrilling story. I was hooked from the very beginning and continued to be invested until the very end. Although this is the second book in the Rachel Krall series you do not need to.read the first book Night Swim (although I highly recommend it). This can.be read as a standalone. I look forward to reading more Rachel Krall in the future.

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“The scariest monster is the one that hides in plain sight.”

“Dark Corners” is as breathtaking and exciting as Goldin’s other books! A serial killer, a unique tattoo, a missing influencer, a popular podcaster, and murder make this a book you don’t want to miss! And don’t forget that awesome cover.

I’ve never listened to a podcast but Rachel’s podcast was engrossing and attention-grabbing! I don’t recall much about Rachel from “Night Swim” but I am an instant fan. I enjoyed observing her as she looked into the next subject for her podcast, a popular and mysterious influencer who is missing.

Her attendance at BuzzCon and the influencers she meets are wild! I’ve never given any thought to the work it takes to be an influencer. If any of this is true, it’s an exhausting career that is competitive and brutal.

There are some clever and unexpected twists in the final chapters and the suspense skyrockets! Rachel is an amazing character and I hope to read more about her!! I alternated between the ebook and the audiobook and highly recommend the audiobook!

Sincere thanks to Macmillan Audio and St. Martin’s Press for providing complimentary copies through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and left voluntarily.

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Podcaster Rachel Krall is back in this second book of the series. Readers will learn a lot about social media influencers in this twisty thriller. The mystery man has quite an interesting condition that sets off alarms, but a little too late it seems for his victims. FBI agent Martinez is a welcomed addition to the mix. Hopefully he will be back in the next book. Mystery lovers as well as psychological thriller readers will enjoy this fast paced story. Recommended!

I fell in love with the Rachel Krall series in Night Swim. I was so excited to get to read another Rachel Krall book. I love Rachel's character. She is a very strong, independent, resourceful FMC who won't back down from a fight. In this story, she ends up working with FBI Agent Joe Martinez. I had some issues with this relationship turned love interest. I just didn't feel like it was well established enough to be believable. I also felt like some of the plot points were predictable, although I liked how things turned out in the end. I also thought the author's portrayal of influencers was interesting. Overall, this was a fun read. I was invested in the story and had to know how everything turned out. I will definitely read more by this author!