DARK CORNERS had a lot going on with some small twists throughout. The suspense wasn’t immediate but the characters hooked me right away. I love a book with podcast elements and true crime vibes. This one also gives a voice to the victims when a lot of thrillers talk about the criminals and crimes themselves. A perfect read for the beach.

Terence Bailey has been accused of breaking and entering, but the police believe he is guilty of murdering six women. Shortly before his release, he is visited by a young, attractive influencer named Maddison Logan. Maddison goes missing shortly thereafter, and police want to understand her connection to Terence. However, he will only communicate with Rachel Krall, the infamous true crime podcaster who has a knack for solving crimes.

I loved the return of the badass Rachel Krall! I did like Night Swim more, but still really enjoyed this one. If you like true crime podcasts, this is a good one for you. I loved how the reader got the POV of the murderer and all of his twisted thoughts. I also liked the setting of the influencer conference as it added a very modern twist. There was also a touch of romance which I enjoyed. Rachel was kind of irresponsible and stubborn, but that is what makes her, her (imo). The audiobook was phenomenal with a cast of narrators.

Megan Goldin is on my must-read list. Dark Corners does not disappoint. This tense page-turner is packed with exquisite suspense and a touch of romance.

Rachel Krall is back and in fine form. This novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, just when you think you can relax, Goldin ramps things up to the next level.

Loved both the eBook and the audio.
Run, don’t walk for this one.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the copy of this book and Macmillan Audio for the audiobook!

This is the perfect series to listen to on audio - the podcast episodes strewn throughout the book really elevate the experience of this thriller while listening.

Dark Corners revisits Rachel Krall, journalist and podcaster from Night Swim. With a new case, Rachel finds herself in the middle once again, and this time in the middle of a bunch of influencers. I do have to say, influencer storylines are something that I tend to struggle with. While this didn't hold my attention as well as The Night Swim, I do still love Megan Goldin as a thriller author!

This is the second book featuring the character of Rachel Krall and what an intense one it was! It was told through different perspectives and I was unsure of the timeline and the connection, but with each switch things were revealed. It was an exciting and fast paced read, but not as dark as the first one in the series. There were some twists that I did not see coming and the ending was satisfying. The story was complete, but it is apparent that there will be another book coming with Rachel Krall and I can't wait. A definite recommended read for psychological suspense readers.

Not my favorite by this author. I loved the premise - and Rachel from Night Swim. Such an amazing book - highly recommend.
I did the audiobook for this one - I loved the creep factors, such as male voices during Rachel's podcast and the music. Otherwise, this one just fell flat for me. It lacked the anger and obsession.
Rachel becomes determined to feature the victims - rather than giving anymore energy to the killer, which I hope the author continues.

Thank you to Netgalley and to St. Martin's Press for an advance copy of Dark Corners in exchange for a review. I loved the first book in this series "The Night Swim" so this has been one of my most anticipated releases of the year. While I did enjoy this one, I think it fails to capture some of the multi-media magic of the last book.

This works as a good beach read thriller (does this genre exist?). The setting in Florida is fun and summery with a hint of danger lurking, and I was pulled in from the start with the FBI calling in Rachel to visit an inmate in prison. The book has a great hook. However, I think the plot gets a little lost in the middle commenting on social media and influencer culture that ultimately ends up being less consequential than it could have been. I found myself missing some of the courtroom and podcast scenes from "The Night Swim" that made it such a riveting experience for me. The third act of the book is exciting where you are able to put all of the pieces of the puzzle together, although it wraps up just a tad too quickly and too tidily for me.

Ultimately, I would recommend this book to thriller fans or to those looking for somewhere to start in the genre. I may have had unfair expectations because of just how much I loved "The Night Swim" but this is a solid and exciting summer thriller.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Megan Goldin for the advanced copy of Dark Corners in exchange for my honest review!

4.5 stars rounded up.

I have been a fan of every Megan Goldin book I've read in the past and I'm happy to say Dark Corners is no exception! I surprisingly liked this even more than book 1 in the Rachel Krall series, Night Swim (which I also loved).

Without giving anything away, the style this is written in can be tricky to pull off for thriller readers, because it may feel like too much has been revealed too soon. I feel Goldin not only pulls it off but she excels in still making the book twisty and suspenseful enough that I never wanted to put it down.

I hope we continue to see more Rachel Krall books in the future! Don't miss Dark Corners on US bookshelves August 8!

This book was pretty slow going at 1st. I had a hard time getting into it but the 2nd half of the book definitely kept me interested.

I did learn about a medical term that I never heard before from this book…Trimethylaminuria (TMAU). It was pretty cool that a particular person in this book had this condition. Add something special to the story.

The way the villain in this book handles a certain person in the vehicle “shocked” me. What a clever attack.

The quality of the audiobook was excellent. The narrators did a great job and the production value was fantastic.

Overall it was a decent book.

Dark Corners by Megan Goldin
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A suspected serial killer has requested Rachel Krall by name, and a social media influencer has gone missing. The FBI has now asked Rachel to come help with the investigation. All the while, she is diving deep into the victims' stories' mysteries.

The second installment of the Rachel Krall series is here! Megan Goldin has knocked it out of the park again. The writing and characters in her books are so fantastic. Megan Goldin did a tremendous job of allowing this book to stand on its own but keeping the authenticity of Rachel Krall in this book. You still felt like you were reading a continuation of the podcaster's life. The depth and intricacies in the story are so well done. Overall I have nothing negative to say about this book. I cannot recommend this book enough, and please make more!

A pretty solid thriller that I was invested in finding out the ending to. I really enjoy in this series that the main character is competent, intelligent, has resources at her disposal, and works with the police force to solve mysteries. A breath of fresh air compared to the helpless, unreliable female narrators we typically get in mystery/thrillers. I liked the commentary on influencer culture though think it clearly made the book less impactful than the first in the series dealing with a highly public rape case. I struggled a little in keeping the victims straight and caring about them since there were so many (I understand it's required for a serial killer, but still) and don't think this story will stick with me for very long. I'd still recommend it to fans of The Night Swim as well as fans of Karin Slaughter. Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC!

Gripping, fast-paced, and modern, all words I would use to describe this brilliant story. When popular influencers go missing, it’s up to Rachel Krall to solve the mystery, before she gets too caught up with killer.

My Review:
Loved, loved and more loved!!!!! This book is exactly what I needed. I needed a good read that took me on a roller coaster ride and that’s exactly what I got from this one. I never knew what was going to happen next. I flipped through the pages like there was no tomorrow. This is the second book in this series and I enjoyed it just as much or even more than the first one. You do not have to read the first book to understand this one. Ok so let’s talk characters. All the characters fit perfectly to make this a great book but I did have a favorite and it was Rachel. She was fearless and ready to help solve the case no matter the consequences. I like that in a person. Next up is plot. I read this blurb and I knew right away that I had to read this one. I’ve been reading a lot of books lately that have to do with podcasts and they really interest me. Last up is that ending. Wow!!!!! It left me shocked and wanting more. I could not get enough of this book and everything about it. I will definitely be reading more by this author.

In conclusion, the plot, the characters and all the twists in this book made this book an enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Podcaster, Rachel Krall and the FBI meet BuzzCon. What a strange premise for a book, but it works. A beautiful influencer is missing after visiting a convict who is a suspected serial killer, but is due to be released from prison due to lack of evidence. Rachel Krall also visits the convict after the FBI reaches out to her hoping she can gain information. Rachel is an investigative writer which helps move the book along. Slow in the beginning, it picks up pace and becomes a decent book. There is a diverse group of characters, especially at the influencers convention. The story grew on me and it had a satisfying end. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martins Press. I voluntarily read and reviewed this arc.

I was excited to jump back into Rachel Krall’s Podcast world in Dark Corners.

I’ll be honest, I have a love/hate relationship with this book.

I absolutely loved the storyline and all the little mysteries abound here. It’s a bit much to keep track of - but generally this is the kind of procedural - serial killer storyline that I LOVE. It’s laid out well and although convoluted at times, it’s really fun.

Here’s what I had issues with:
1. Rachel is a new person and not improved. Her ‘you don’t tell me’ attitude comes across as situationally unaware. Read the room Rachel - this is dangerous and stupid. I rolled my eyes quite a bit as she does dumb stuff for the sake of the story moving forward.

2. The writing was so choppy and nobody speaks like this. Names were used in almost every single sentence here. It was awkward and brought me out of the story - a lot!

3. Terrance is the luckiest and unluckiest dude ever. He goes from suspected serial killer of young girls to hero and totally innocent due to an answer for everything. Why were these profilers so sure he was the serial killer? Clearly their profiling isn’t the best here.

4. The influencer part felt dated at best. Still fun although it’s a lot of this book!

5. I need more of the podcast stuff. The pacing and entire set up of this one was totally different than the first book. No podcast (other than a special report which was kind of useless).

Ok now - I didn’t hate this book AT ALL believe it or not and I will continue with the series. It was fun and enjoyable overall. It really was. It’s a conundrum that made me give it a 3.5⭐️ rating.

Maybe it’s just me.
Anyway, I need more of Rachel and her podcast but in a better way. 😂

So grateful for my early copy here!

Rachel receives a mysterious call asking her to fly to Florida to assist the FBI and is promised exclusivity for her podcast in exchange. She finds herself in the middle of a potential killer being released and fixated on her, a rather campy feeling influencer conference, and an irresistible draw to the FBI agent who pulled her in. Throughout the book we get multiple points of view along with transcripts from the resulting podcast. The pace is well laid out and the new characters introduced are compelling. The writing did a great job of hinting of things to come without heavy handed foreshadowing. The reader knows something is not quite right but putting the pieces together was a challenge. I was glad the resolution was messy, making it all feel more plausible.

This mystery has an interesting and current premise involving influencers on social media. The first half of the book seemed to go pretty slowly for me - still interesting, but slow. The second half really amped up the excitement as Rachel and Joe tried to find out who the killer was. There were some surprises I didn't see coming and the book concluded with satisfying answers. The way it ended, I expect to see further "Rachel and Joe" books in the future. One question that bugged me and distracted me - - - what happened to the kitten!?!?

23 hours ⏳

That's how long it took me to read this one, including the time I had to spend sleeping and working 🤪

I COULD NOT put it down.

Some of the chapters are written from the bad guy's point of view and there's a dual timeline that's full of foreshadowing so the whole book just has this wonderful tension that makes it impossible to put down.

There's also some fun (yet disillusioned) commentary on social media and influencer life 😆

This was my first book from Megan Goldin but it certainly won't be my last!

Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the arc!

Well this was a lot of fun. I read The Night Swim in 2020 when it came out and was super excited to read this book when I heard about it. Overall I enjoyed this book, I feel like the pace is engaging and the mystery is interesting. The only part of the book that didn't hit it for me was the romance (can I even call it that??) between Rachel and Joe. Just not a fan of it.

True crime podcaster, Rachel Krall is back and is enlisted to help solve the disappearance of a social media influencer Maddison Logan. Rachel is asked by the FBI to meet with Terrence Bailey, a prisoner locked up for theft but also suspected in the murders of six women. For fans of true crime and social media influencers this book will be much to your liking. The story is fast pace and suspenseful, however just falls short of believable. I have enjoyed most of Goldin's previous books especially Night Swim which features Rachel as well. However, this book just was ok for me. The book is dark, suspenseful, and creepy and I enjoyed the search for the killer of the women. The storyline with the social media influencers just was underwhelming, obnoxious, and didn't add much to book.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion and feedback.