I have read several books written by this author and they all have been 5 star reviews, including this new one. I first met Rachel Krall in a previous book and she once again gives us a great investigative story. There are several twist and turns along with a good mystery and a whodunit. If you enjoy a well written book with believable characters, pick this one up. Well worth it.
I received an ARC from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for my unbiased review – This one comes in with high 5 stars.

Megan Golding does not disappoint her suspense thriller readers with this one, whether you listen to the audio version or read the book. I love that unsolved mystery podcaster from 'The Night Swim,' Rachel Krall, is back. The story begins when a convicted felon is due to be released in a couple of days and law enforcement would really like to prevent this. Rachel gets invovled in the case down in the Datona Beach area with a bunch of influencers. I really enjoyed Megan's writing style, we readers get to know things first and then watch how the police detectives work their way in that direction. This is an author whose books will always be on my list.

I'm a big fan of Megan Goldin and I was excited to see the continuation of the Rachel Krall character. I hope there are more books to come from this series!

In Dark Corners, podcaster Rachel Krall goes undercover at an influencer convention to figure out what led to the disappearance of mega influencer Maddison Logan. Maddison had recently visited Terence Bailey in prison, right before he was scheduled for release. Terence is suspected in the murders of six women but was only convicted of breaking and entering. The mysterious circumstances lead to Rachel's collaboration with the FBI.

I found Dark Corners to be a clever take on true crime and influencer culture. The only part that didn't work for me was the romance, I didn't feel like it added much to the plot and was a distraction from the rest of the book.

3.5 stars

Dark Corners is book #2 of the Rachel Krall series. Rachel is a true crime podcaster who digs into murder cases. In this latest book, Rachel is lured by the FBI to a Florida prison in the hopes that she can shed some light on why a serial killer she has never met had given her name to a now missing woman (van life influencer Maddison Logan).

I actually started Night Swim awhile back but it got sent back to the library when I ran out of time to finish it. In the meantime, I got approved for this book and thought I would give it a try!

This book was interesting for sure. I enjoyed the journey into the influencer world decently well, but the “twists” were just not twisty enough for me. I actually really like books written in multiple POVs but I think the chapters written in different font were supposed to be read as her “podcast” and it
Is not clearly defined that way.

Other reviews are saying that Rachel is written as combative and rude, but I think she was written as tenacious and ambitious; she wanted to get to the truth and to give answers to the family members left behind.

Overall a solid mystery/thriller. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the digital ARC.

I am a true crime podcast fanatic. Cooking dinner… driving… showering… you name it, I am listening. So The Night Swim and Dark Corners were right up my alley. I love Rachel Krall and I really loved Detective Martinez in this book. The story was so well written with so many twists and turns it was almost hard to keep up. I also really enjoyed getting a look into the life of influencers because I feel like there aren’t too many books that broach that topic yet! I devoured this book in under 24 hours but the only thing that kept this one from being a 5⭐️ was that the ending felt a bit abrupt and I was looking for just a little more at the end.

I still definitely recommend both The Night Swim and Dark Corners

Oh my gosh, Megan Goldin does it again with a thrilling book that I couldn’t put down! I read and listened to this one, and loved it!

Guys, this one was just… ok for me. I enjoyed reading it but just felt like the ending didn’t come together for me - it gets a meh vote. But Al always - everyone has different opinions and this MIGHT be your jam! That’s what’s so great about reading and books.

Dark Corners is a riveting page turning read that will have you holding your breath.

Rachel a true crime podcaster is back and this time trying to find the missing influencer Maddison who is somehow connected to who the police deem a serial killer.

The FBI have requested her help.

Terrence Bailey however is about to be released from prison ( he has not been prosecuted for the murders as of yet) and the last person to see Maddison was Terry.

Twists and turns and red herrings keep the lights on late at night.

Megan Goldin has brought us another great read in Book 2 of Rachel Krall and I cant wait to see where she takes Rachel and us next.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for a compelling read.

4.5⭐️

I loved Night Swim with true crime podcaster Rachel Krall, so was keen to try the murder mystery sequel. Here Rachel is summoned by the FBI to help with investigating the disappearance of a popular influencers not long after she met an incarcerated suspected serial killer.

Bullets points for Dark Corners
📕a sequel of Night Swim
📕enters the world of social media influencers
📕good plot complexity

The world of social media influencers was an interesting theme, the plot has good complexity and layers. There’s always plenty of interest with a good pace.
I found Rachel and Joe likeable, and enjoyed their chemistry.

It’s a book that I’d highly recommend.

Dark Corners is a serial killer mystery about a podcaster who is brought into an investigation and finds herself at the center of both the police investigation and the killer's sights. Technically, this is a sequel to The Night Swim (which was also good) but you can reach it as a stand alone in any order. I would definitely read another Rachel Krall book. Keep them coming, Megan Goldin.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the electronic advanced copy.

i have read a few books by this author and have liked most of them. i was lucky enough to get an ARC of this book since it doesnt come out until august. Dark Corners is the sequel to the Night Swim, and although it is not absolutely necessary, it is still recommended to read that book first since there are enough references to the first book and its storylines that it will make more sense if you know it. while this book is fiction, it is about a true crime podcaster who helps the police and FBI with unresolved cases.

the plot of this story wasnt quite as grueling as the previous book, though it was still kind of creepy at times. this time, our heroine is brought to Florida to help with a case, though the FBI only wants to selectively allow her to be involved. of course, that doesnt fly well with our true crime podcast host main character, and she becomes so involved that she uncovers way more than they did in no time. there are a few things that i had definitely figured out way before they were revealed, so maybe it is a little predictable, but it didnt take away from the story at all and at least everything was resolved rather than leaving things hanging like some books seem to. i cannot say much more without getting too spoilery, so i will end here saying thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. i really enjoyed this book and feel so privileged to already have been able to read it and will definitely be recommending this series.

Rachel Krall is my favorite fictional true crime podcaster. I’ve read other books with podcasters, but nobody holds a candle to Krall.

This book is quite the page turner! In true Goldin fashion there are multiple suspects and some very good twists. For a while I didn’t think all my questions were going to be answered, but no fear they were! So many thoughts while reading, but my #1 was why is Terrence Bailey obsessed with Maddison?! The answer to that question is so good!

If you loved Night Swim then don’t hesitate on this one!

This is a MUST. I devoured this one, and I mean DEVOURED! WIth such short chapters you will never want to quit turning the pages. There are missing girls, a serial killer that hasn’t been pinned down, a creeeeepy ride share driver, influencers. I swear this has it all. Obsessed.

4.5 rounded up!

I love this book! I plan to go back and read the first one. Rachel had such an interesting personality. I loved how we got little pieces along the way. The main killer was so crazy. The smell thing really was an extra bit that made him hate-able. Love the social media aspect of the book.

Megan Goldin is a master of suspenseful storytelling. From the opening page I was hooked and quickly trying to turn the pages to see what would happen next- the opposite of a slow burn.

The second book in the Rachel Krall series and wow has our main character grown. She has developed a stronger backbone and a sarcastic tongue that serves her well. In Night Swim Rachel was outside the action, observing and reporting on the drama. In Dark Corners she is inside the story and at the center of the drama. It was a bit jarring at first but so well done that it was believable.

We have a social media conference and a serial killer. This could have easily turned dark comedy but the exceptional writing made those two extremes plausible. The mystery had me guessing (incorrectly) the outcome but I was completely satisfied when it was finally revealed.

The format was the same, a dual storyline between a pressure filled mystery and an objective podcast that felt like a mini vacation from the suspense.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a chance to read an advance copy of Dark corners the 2nd book in the Rachel Krall by Megan Goldin. I really enjoyed the first book of the series, The night swim, and was looking forward to Dark corners. I found it a solid mystery, but I didn't like Rachel's character in this installment as I was in The night swim. The plot is fast paced, but the thread on the lifestyle of an Influencer just didn't thrill me. I missed Rachel's podcast which was featured in the 1st book. 31/2 stars rounded up.

I absolutely loved yet another one from Megan Goldin! I loved the dual perspectives, especially the bits and pieces we obtained from the podcast chapters. Rachel Krall is bad-ass and I can't wait to see what her next story holds....I liked the little bit of romance provided as well. Page turner...edge of my seat....trying to piece together who was hiding in plain sight!

This was a phenomenal follow up to The Night Swim and I have to say I enjoyed this one so much more! I was hooked right away and I enjoyed following along as Rachel and the FBI worked to solve a string of murders and disappearances and the focus on social media and influencer culture felt relevant and interesting. It was also kind of eerie that I read this at the same time there was a break in the Long Island serial killer/Gilgo Beach murders where sex workers were also some of the victims. I mostly listened to the audiobook which was great but would periodically switch to the e-book. Highly recommend if you enjoyed The Night Swim, true crime podcasts or just fast-paced, mysterious, unsettling thrillers. 4.5⭐️

Rachel Krall, the true crime podcaster star of Megan Goldin’s acclaimed The Night Swim, returns to search for a popular influencer who disappears after visiting a suspected serial killer.

Terence Bailey is about to be released from prison for breaking and entering, though investigators have long suspected him in the murders of six women. As his release date approaches, Bailey gets a surprise visit from Maddison Logan, a hot, young influencer with a huge social media following. Hours later, Maddison disappears, and police suspect she’s been kidnapped—or worse. Is Maddison’s disappearance connected to her visit to Bailey? And why was she visiting him in the first place?

When they hit a wall in the investigation, the FBI reluctantly asks for Rachel Krall’s help in finding the missing influencer. Maddison seems to only exist on social media; she has no family, no friends, and other than in her posts, most people have never seen her. Who is she, really? Using a fake Instagram account, Rachel goes undercover to BuzzCon, a popular influencer conference, where she discovers a world of fierce rivalry that may have turned lethal.

When police find the body of a woman with a tattoo of a snake eating its tail—identical to a tattoo Rachel had seen on Bailey’s hand—the FBI must consider a chilling possibility: Bailey has an accomplice on the outside and a dangerous obsession with influencers, including Rachel Krall herself. Suddenly the target of a monster hiding in plain sight, Rachel is forced to confront the very real dangers that lurk in the dark corners of the internet.

MY THOUGHTS:



Just when we begin to wonder about an inmate who has a connection to Rachel Krall and Maddison Logan, Dark Corners takes us into a very dark place. Rachel has been helping the FBI when she visits the inmate, and afterwards, she is drawn into the world of the Influencers, like Maddison.

In alternating narratives, we learn more about those who might have more to do with the events that are happening, and the connections that have led them to their actions. As I turned the pages, I couldn’t stop wondering about how events had taken shape and what would happen next.

A five star read!

My ARC came to me from the publisher via NetGalley.
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Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for this ARC.

I’ll start this by saying that this book would be fine as a stand alone, however, I read Night Swim before reading Dark Corners.

This is another adventure with Rachel Krall to help solve cases while recording for her podcast. This was not a new season of her podcast though. We get a story that seems to be entirely separate from her podcast, which was very prominent in book 1. There are only small mentions of the podcast and no chapters written as if you are hearing the podcast like previously.

This time, Rachel has been called by the FBI because her name was brought up to a man in prison that was suspected of murdering many women, but never convicted. We get to find out why through out the story.

If you like a mystery, and don’t care about how true to real life it would be, then this novel might be for you. It’s a fast paced thriller with people going missing and being found dead.

I just find that the FBI involvement with Rachel is not well executed and feels fake. If it doesn’t bother you that this would never happen in real life, then go for it and pick it up.