We were first introduced to true crime podcaster, Rachel Krall, in The Night Swim, where she proved the ability to uncover clues that most people overlook. When social media influencer Maddison Logan goes missing after visiting Terrance Bailey (a suspected serial killer) in prison, the FBI reaches out to Krall to help find the popular Maddison.

I highly enjoyed The Night Swim and was eager to pick this one up.

It was interesting to read a story set in the world of social media influencers. I enjoyed guessing throughout the book and getting (some) things right. I enjoyed reading about the characters and loved the connection between them.

Overall, I’d give this book a 3.5 out of 5 star rating just because I feel like it didn’t have the same captivating quality as The Night Swim. I wish the podcast element would have been used during the book rather than Rachel just picking up pieces of information to use later on. I’d be interested in seeing more from Rachel Krall, perhaps alongside a certain someone. ;)

Thank you to St.Martin’s Press and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Publication date: August 8, 2023

I picked this book because in the past I have read Megan Goldin books and really liked them. Dark Corners didnt disappoint either.

I read Midnight Swim which introduced Rachel Krall, where she works on closed/forgotten criminal cases via her Podcasts and this is the second book with Rachel Krall where she is called down to Florida by FBI , to help with disappearance of a famous influencer which may involve a serial killer. What follows is a interesting story with secrets and uncovered past.

The story is very interesting and though a bit dark at some points. I liked how the plot unfolded but by the end they were too many victims and too many names involved, which I lost track of. Thats the only downside of the story, for which it makes it a 4 star read.

This book was a RIDE. Loved seeing Rachel again—she was so good in Night Swim. It was unexpected to have the POV of the killer—but I liked it. Definitely put a spin on this slow burn thriller.

God I missed Rachel Krall, y'all! This is a slow burn mystery with the glorious return of podcast chapters. This time, we're focused on a mix of cold cases and recent murders of influencers - with the catch that the suspected perpetrator is currently imprisoned. The hunt is on for his partner, and it is TENSE. We also get perspectives of FBI Agent Joe Martinez and the aforementioned partner. It adds a lot of interest to the plot, especially because Joe is hot as HECK. I also enjoyed the dialog on social media and its corruption. I did predict the big twist, but it was still *so* well done and not what you'd usually expect. I'm not sure if Megan Goldin is planning to continue Rachel's stories, but I'd love to see another!

*Thank you to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

Review: I think it’s safe to say that this is my favorite book by Goldin! I loved Night Swim and I am happy that Rachel Krall is back in the picture!!! This one had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. My heart was racing so much that I’m pretty sure my dog caught onto it, as she started hovering! I loved the angle this book had about wanting to memorialize the victims instead of just talking about the murderer. I just loved everything about this book! Would definitely recommend and I am going to preorder this book so I have it on my shelf forever! Thank you @netgalley for the ARC!!

I grabbed a hold of this as a Read Now on Netgalley without hesitation. True from podcast, a murder, a social media influencer. It was a good read for sure.

This was very good! I like the stories about this FMC and this had good twists and turns throughout it. I appreciated getting POV of the killer - you don't get that in many thrillers.

#book39of2023 Dark Corners by Megan Goldin Holy Moly. I don’t know why I don’t read more mystery/suspense or thrillers. This. Was. A. Ride. Everytime I thought I had it figured out a clue would emerge that made me question myself. I love when stories do that. This is the second book in the Rachel Krall series, but I can attest to its ability to read as a stand-alone. Rachel’s character and career is established in her first book The Night Swim. She is a very well known true crime podcaster and is called to Florida by handsome FBI agent Joe Martinez promising an exclusive if she can help them uncover a mystery. Terrance Bailey is incarcerated for breaking and entering. He’s been there for six years and is looking forward to freedom in t minus two days. Unless the FBI and local police can discover evidence supporting their theory that he is a cold blooded serial killer biding his time until he can find his next victim. Rachel decides to stay after the weird encounter with Terrance Bailey which works out because of an influencer conference is taking place and she just happens to have been invited. She’s only interested in seeking out one influencer in particular. An influencer whose name came up in the investigation and an influencer who is now missing. Super creepy and suspenseful. I was at the edge of my seat and ignored almost all of my responsibilities to read on and find the villain. #kristalreads

A very big thank you to #NetGalley and #StMartinspress for an Advanced Readers eCopy.

Megan Goldin does it again! She continues to be one of my most recommended mystery authors. In Dark Corners, Rachel Krall (The Night Swin) is re-introduced as a popular podcaster who is well known for finding out the truth. The FBI is investigating a missing person and they call Rachael into the investigation after finding out she potentially has ties to an inmate that could be involved in the case. Rachael ends up staying at a hotel throughout the investigation where Buzzcon is going on (an influencer conference) as deranged and chilling events unravel.

I enjoyed how the author detailed the underbelly of the influencer world and depicted the lies, rivalry, politics and the long hours spent behind the scenes that goes into creating content.

The timing of this novel was pretty good, too. It kept me intrigued and guessing what was next.

I’d definitely recommend this one!

I read The Night Swim a few years back and really enjoyed it: the small town setting, the transcripts of the true crime podcast covering the trial, and Rachel’s character. It all came together so well and I was stoked when I learned that a sequel was coming.

What I liked about DARK CORNERS: The setting at the influencer convention was different and I liked the idea of it being the basis where Rach did her true crime podcaster thing. I also liked the cold case and present day case elements and was so curious about how they would come together.

What didn’t really work for me: I was hoping for the podcast elements to be similar to those in The Night Swim and was a bit bummed that there was less to those sections. DARK CORNERS also felt a little one dimensional to me and I ended up feeling like it was lacking in the thrills department.

Dark Corners explores the intersection of the social media influencer world + true crime. Rachel Krall, who we first see in The Night Swim, is back investigating the disappearance of a social media influencer, Madisson. Madisson goes missing after she visits a convict who is about to get out of prison. Personal preference -- I wasn't as interested in reading about social media influencers as I thought I would be. I was really more here for the crime portion of the novel. Reading about influencers felt as superficial as watching them on TikTok, however -- I love Megan's writing, her books fly so fast, and she wrapped up all her plot lines in the end which matters for me.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this second book in this series. I really like the main character. I love how author put the title into the storyline. This story had me engaged through story. Love had a little bit of everything in the story. Highly recommend!

Rachel Krall is back and this time she's infiltrating the world of....influencers? I really enjoyed The Night Swim and so got this ARC without even reading the blurb which is my bad because if I never hear the word influencer again, I will consider my life truly #blessed. I don't want to read about Instagram handles and hashtags and follower count--it's bad enough having to deal with it in the real world. The mystery wasn't enough to reel me in (and truthfully, I put the pieces together long before anyone else in this book did) and the dialogue and writing seemed clunky to me --something I don't remember having issues with in the first book. I think you'd be fine to read this as a standalone, they catch you up to speed pretty fast but to get a better understanding of Rachel's background, start with The Night Swim.

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

True crime podcaster Rachel Krall is back! Only this time she is investigating a missing social media influencer, Maddison Logan, who was last seen visiting an accused serial killer in jail. Alternating between various perspectives, including an FBI agent and town Uber driver, this fast-paced thriller explores the dangers surrounding the dark corners of the internet and the lengths you have to go to uncover the truth. I loved everything about this one, especially how all of the pieces and point of views were woven together. Crossing my fingers for a third in the series!!

Read if you enjoy:
-Twisty thrillers
-True crime / podcast segments
-Social media influencers
-Side romances storyline
-Short chapters
-Alternating POVs

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance readers edition of this title. My review is given freely and never contain spoilers.
Dark Corners is a suspense/ thriller centered on a true crime podcaster who I asked to assist in a FBI investigation. She meets with a convict who is suspected of serial murder. A social media influencer who visited the same man has gone missing and the FBI is searching for her. The story is fast paced with likeable characters. There is a flashback element but it is easy to distinguish through the use of a different typeface for the parts that occur in the past. Overall, I would recommend this book to my friends. I’m sure you will enjoy it too.

My Thoughts

What happens when all the clues seem to point in one direction?

Investigators only focus on the obvious and remain oblivious to any new clues that Rachel herself ferrets out as she does some investigating of her own.

As this story advances so does its intensity and focus until a clearer picture of our true danger, not only to the victims but to Rachel herself, emerges.

This makes my fourth book by the author and it hopefully will not be my last as each one has been built on a solid foundation with characters I like along with plots that are engaging as well as having twists to keep me going forward at a good pace.

Rachel Krall now has been main character in two stories and between them it is hard to choose which one I liked better.
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Megan Goldin does it again! Dark Corners is Goldin's follow-up to The Night Swim, which follows breakout crime podcast host, Rachel Krall. In Dark Corners, Krall finds herself wrapped up in a case surrounding a string of murders when she is summoned by FBI agents to meet with suspected serial killer, Terrence Bailey. While Bailey was long believed to be the murderer of several local women, police never had enough evidence to convict him. After being locked up for a few years on a much lower charge, Bailey is soon scheduled for release. But right before he gets out of jail, another woman, Maddison, goes missing just days after meeting Bailey in prison. Rachel helps agents with the case of Maddison's disappearance, in hopes of creating another season of her smash podcast. To better understand why Maddison, an up and coming "#vanlife" Instagram star, has gone missing, Rachel attends an influencer convention, and infiltrates their self-obsessed, sometimes dark world.

It's hard to say too much about this book because it truly is multilayered. There are many pieces of the story that interconnect, and provide a rich background of suspense.

I've truly loved Goldin's previous novels, and she is batting 4/4 in my opinion. I look forward to future releases.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC of this title in exchange for my honest feedback!

Another nice mystery that is as revealing about more than the mystery- this one involves podcasters, followers, bots and all the 'perception that drives social media.
A really awful guy may be getting out of jail, but things don't add up. But why?
Did he do things alone, how did he know all he did?
The podcaster finds herself going from the voyueristic sidelines of the internet to being in real life and real danger -
Fun and fast read.

I have read all of Megan Goldin's books, so I was excited to review Dark Corners and discover that it is a sequel to The Night Swim. Rachel Krall's true crime podcast has made her internet famous for solving cold cases and clearing innocent people. Prisoners and victim's families reach out to her on a regular basis, but when the FBI seeks her assistance her curiosity is definitely piqued.

Maddison Logan, a prominent social media influencer, has gone missing soon after visiting a suspected serial killer in prison right before he is due to be released. During their prison meeting, Rachel's name is mentioned. The FBI has Rachel meet with the suspect and nothing comes of their encounter. The FBI tries send Rachel home, but she continues her own investigation.

The story is told through multiple characters with short chapters that keep the plot moving along quickly. I enjoyed the social media/influencer background as it made the book feel current and relevant along with the podcast angle. Plus, I always love a good serial killer book. Without giving too much away, I think there will be more Rachel Krall books in the future and I will keep reading them!

I love all things Megan Goldin, and Dark Corners was no exception! Rachel Krall is a fun character, and I’m glad we got to revisit her. This latest mystery, involving a missing influencer and a suspected serial killer, had me turning pages late into the night because I needed to know how the story played out! Some of the subplots were a bit too convoluted for me, but I understand the characters were needed to keep the mystery going. Overall, another book by Goldin that I’ll be recommending. Thanks to #netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.