I was excited to receive this ARC since I enjoyed The Night Swim and getting to know the character of Rachel Krall. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was fast-paced and I read it in two sittings. It definitely kept me engaged and kept my attention, however, it was predictable. I guessed the plot twist almost immediately when certain characters were introduced. I do love the addition of a love interest for Rachel, I'm excited to see where that goes if the series continues. I would definitely recommend this book, but because I was not surprised by any of it, I'm giving it 3.5 stars. I really want to be shocked with a thriller and this just didn't do that for me, but again it was a quick and entertaining read. I would definitely read future Rachel Krall novels. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Dark Corners is the sequel to Megan Goldin’s highly acclaimed book, The Night Swim. This book has our lead, Rachel Krall in the swamps of Florida as she has become a person of interest in a missing person investigation. This book is full of twists and turns as Rachel tries to get to the bottom of the case, if for no other reason than it would make an interesting podcast episode.

I am a huge fan of Megan Goldin. I read The Night Swim shortly after it was released and was blown away by how different it was compared to so many other thrillers of that time. Fast forward to a few years later and the podcast element has become almost a trope in thrillers. So this book adds the layer of following around influencers which I think was very smart. As someone who is not an influencer, I enjoyed reading about the peak behind the curtain that this book offered. I know it will probably annoy some people but I really enjoyed it. This also has Goldin’s classic use of different perspectives that are used in such a way that nothing feels out of place or unimportant. I was engaged with all the perspectives throughout the story and they helped keep the pace up.

I don’t think the bigger reveals in this were anything spectacular but the tiny reveals that came up throughout the second half of the book were fantastic. The thing with both of the books in this series is that they have a very episodic feel. Like these two stories could be two podcast episodes. You aren’t left wondering about any loose threads and everything wraps up nicely. I think Goldin could easily keep writing books featuring this character of Rachel and people would keep reading them. They are almost like…cozy suspense? They are definitely higher stakes than a cozy mystery would be but there is also something comforting about being with the same character through more than one book. I think if you enjoyed The Night Swim, you would enjoy this one as well.

Megan Goldin knows how to write thrillers. She will always be an auto buy/read for me.
This follows Rachel Krall, however it’s not as focused on the podcast in this book, but there is still all of the adventure, with small snippets of podcasting! I enjoyed the storyline, which goes a little heavy in the influencer world. Part of this was a little predictable, but still overall enjoyable and would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good, fast paced & flip the pages to find out more thriller.

“Always know what you’re walking into. Dark corners can be danger points.”
4/5 ★
Rachel Krall is a true crime podcaster. She is summoned at the request of the FBI to Florida with very little information as to why. When she gets there, she is informed that her name came up in an investigation and she’s asked whether she knows a prisoner, Terry Bailey, who is scheduled to get out in a few days. She does not know him, nor does she know why her name would be coming up in this investigation. A young influencer, Maddison Logan, had visited Terry and Rachel’s name came up during their conversation. She doesn’t know Maddison either; but later discovers that Maddison had reached out to Rachel requesting she investigate the disappearance of her friend….and then Maddison disappeared.
Rachel and the FBI decide to work together to try to solve this mystery. The FBI gets Rachel into an influencer event, BuzzCon, to see if she can get any information out of the attendees. Rachel can gather information from other attendees that the FBI won’t be able to get. While she’s pursuing leads on her own, and including the FBI, when she can, she discovers that there may be other victims of disappearance. When one of the BuzzCon attendees is murdered, Rachel finds herself as a suspect.
Rachel first appeared in Night Swim, which is written mostly as a podcast. This book is not written as a podcast, although we do get a few chapters done in that style. The author did a very good job describing what could be the life of an influencer – narcissism, cliques, and influencer rivalries. While it was interesting to read all of this, I found it unrelatable as a non-influencer but it was relevant to the story.

I received this advanced copy of Dark Corners by Megan Goldin. It was a this thriller! This is my second book by her and I love the guessing game of who it is through out the book. Recommend!

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book! I will be posting my review on social media, to include Instagram, Amazon, Goodreads, and Instagram!

Rachel Krall is back! I enjoyed returning to this character after being introduced to her in The Night Swim. I would say you don’t have to read that before diving into Dark Corners but it’s a good book too!

Rachel Krall is a true crime podcaster that doesn’t just tell people’s stories. She gets involved in her own investigations! In The Night Swim, she covered a trial in real time while also investigating a cold case. Dark Corners is completely different but just as interesting.

The FBI drags Rachel to Florida. A suspected serial killer met with a social media influencer and Rachel was brought up during their conversation. Then the woman that met with him disappeared. So they need Rachel to talk to the inmate. Try to get him to reveal something that could help them find Maddison.

Rachel is understandably miffed but agrees to help. I don’t blame her at all for the attitude other reviewers were bothered by. They’ve put her in contact with a possible serial killer that’s getting out of prison in a few days! Then they expect her to just go home knowing she’s on his radar and the missing woman tried to contact her. Of course she wants to stay and help find her.

Her investigating leads to her having to infiltrate the influencer world. You learn all about what goes into the seemingly effortless glamorous lives social media influencers pretend to have. Once again, Rachel is willing to take risks to help someone. But is she in way over her head?

I love this series, I hope it continues. There’s plenty of time to read The Night Swim before Dark Corners comes out. I highly recommend you give them both a try!

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the e-ARC.

As a huge fan of Megan Goldin's Night Swim, reading a continuation of Rachel Krall's story in Dark Corners was fantastic! Another 5 star read that I didn't realize I needed!

Terence Bailey is in prison for breaking and entering but the police always suspected him in the murders of 6 women. He is not even on Rachel's horizon when she receives word from the FBI that her name has come up in the case related to Terence. She hops a flight down to Florida and starts investigating why this man who she has never even heard of would be wanting to speak to her. As she is pulled into the world of influencers/pods/micro influencers, she begins to piece together a sick and twisted story. But with Terence about to be released and a potential accomplice on her tail, will she survive long enough to tell the story on her podcast?

Rachel is such a well fleshed out character and I love her determination and tenacity. Thanks to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC.

Did I know The Night Swim was going to be turned into a series? Absolutely Not. Am I mad about it? SHOOT NO. Get those sleuth hats back on and let's get ready to investigate.🔍
Technically this is a sequel but you can totally pick up Dark Corners as a standalone because Goldin does an amazing job at sprinkling information about Rachel Kralls previous mystery solving skills but I HIGHLY discourage it because The Night Swim will give you such a better understanding to why Rachel is quickly pulled into the twisted fate that awaits her in Dark Corners.
MAN OH MAN Goldin can write a mystery.👏👏👏 I am OBSESSED. This has major crime show vibes. FOR REAL, I can't even tell you how many times the Crimanal minds jingle played in my mind while reading this. Goldin's atmospheric descriptions added SOOO much more to the story I was quickly transported into this investigation as if I was actually behind the police tape watching everything unfold right before my eyes. And The.Characters. YOU GUYS, once that second inconspicuous POV was thrown in there I KNEW this was going to be a nail bitter all the way to the end. ALSO the romance subplot. SAY WHAT?!?! Okay detective McHOTTIE I see youuu. No Doubt I will defenitly be here patiently waiting for the next installment in this series.

Find out what could be hiding in Dark Corners 8/8/2023

Thank you St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the gifted eGalley.

This is my favorite Megan Goldin book so far.

I liked the continuation of Rachel's story. Working on a true crime podcast gives her opportunities to investigate many different cases. My favorite part of this book was when Rachel attended the BuzzCon conference for internet influencers. I am always fascinated by that topic, and getting a behind the scenes look is so much fun.

The hunt for missing podcaster Maddison was very interesting and didn't end the way I thought it would. Terence Bailey was a great menacing character, and you never know where you stand with him. The rideshare driver was very creepy and another good character. I hope that this series continues.

I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Dark corners is an expertly crafted thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page. The story follows a successful crime podcaster who was invited by the FBI to help finding a missing influencer who just visited a prisoners about to be released.

The author weaves together two different storylines with a satisfying ending that ties together all the loose ends. I am definitely interested in reading The Night Swim to catch up on Rachel Krall's storyline.

A suspected killer is about to be released from jail on unrelated charges, can the FBI with the help of podcaster Rachel Krall connect him to a new missing persons case to keep him incarcerated?

Terence Bailey has been in jail serving time for aggravated breaking and entering waiting to be released. The local police believed he was involved in several deaths of local woman but could never find the evidence connecting him to their murders.

The FBI also thinks he is a killer and has brought Rachel Krall down to see if she knows why he would request to meet her and what happened to the last person who visited him in jail before she went missing.

When the FBI realize that Rachel can't connect the pieces they urge her to go home but she decides to stay in Florida and see what she can find to help find the killer and figure out why Terence Bailey wanted to meet her. While there she gets caught deep in the case and finds herself in trouble, possibly fighting for her life.

Who is Terence Bailey and what is his connection to the murders and the missing woman who was the only person to visit him in jail?

While parts of the story seemed to be a little long the book was a page turner for sure and hard to put down. The ending brings it all together in a shocking way that leaves the reader wanting more.

Looking forward to the next Rachel Krall installment!

Rachel Krall is back y’all! I really enjoyed this read. It wasn’t a jaw dropping thriller but it kept me entertained and I love Megan Goldin’s writing style.

Thank you #netgalley for the advantaged copy.

Dark Corners kept me from getting a good night sleep a few nights because I didn't want to stop reading. This was a 4.5 stars for me. But I have a confession, I have not read ( and didn't realize) it was book two in the Rachel Krall series. The Night Swim (Rachel Krall #1) is on my TBR but I have not have an opportunity to read it yet. The opening moments of the book had me curious and hooked. If you enjoy a suspenseful, mystery thrillers about a podcaster trying to find the truth about a prisoner who is suspected to be responsible for murder of other women- He is in jail for breaking and entering and soon he will be released if the FBI can't prove his guilt-then this is the perfect summer read!

Thank you Netgalley and St Martins Press for an ARC of Dark Corners by Megan Goldin in exchange for my honest opinion.

Social media influencers are the new celebrities in society. From Instagram to Tiktok, people are making a living depending on the amount of followers they have and the content on their videos and images. Dark Corners does delve into that lifestyle a little bit, showing the extremes that some influencers go through in order to gain more like and followers.

In this story, there is a man in prison, whom the fbi thinks is guilty of a lot more than breaking and entering. They are trying to prove that he is guilty of the murder of several women. They find that Rachel Krall, a podcaster, may be the link to finding that proof. The only person to ever visit him is a well known social media influencer who has now gone missing.

It had a good storyline. It jumped around a lot which could be confusing at times. It kept me guessing as to who was the murderer and why. With several people missing and bodies showing up. I enjoyed it and will be reading another Megan Goldin book.

Oh man, I loved the first installment of Rachel Krall's storyline because of the podcast aspect. I was expecting more of that in this story and was so disappointed that we didn't get one aspect of the podcast production or recording. I'm not a big lover of police procedural in mysteries and I was hoping the podcast would make it worth it. It was a good plot all together but I was really wanting that podcast element.

Many thanks to Net Galley and St Martin's Press for this excellent read! This was my first by Megan Goldin and I have now added her to the never ending list of TBR. This was a good fast paced book, but unfortunately I need to go read the first book Night Swim, since I read this out of order. After having enjoyed this one I look forward to her other books.

Rachel Krall is back! I was so excited to learn that Megan Goldin decided to write a follow up to Night Swim (a very rare 5 Star book for me). I LOVED the concept of night swim and was a little saddened that Dark Corners did not follow the same format. In this book famous podcaster Rachel Krall is called in by the FBI to assist in finding a missing social media influencer. The plot line was great even if it did diverge from the original book format. The characters are well written and there’s even a small spark of romance. However, there is A LOT going on in this book. Dare I say, too much. Too many coincidental plot lines to keep the storyline feasible. In the end, it was still a good read, I think it will be even better in an audio format so that we can really be immersed in the podcast parts of the book. But I’m holding out hope that this series continues with original format from Night Swim.

This is probably closer to a 3.5-3.75. It was a good book, just not as good as the first book.

I was really excited to see the return of Rachel Krall, who readers were introduced to in The Night Swim. I liked the podcast format of the book, which detailed court proceedings and the podcast. I thought that made the book unique. This book was less of a multi-media experience, but readers did get to see much more of Rachel and her character, which I loved. The mystery was great, too, which is a strength this book shares with its predecessor. The book delves into the lives of influencers, or content creators, which isn't something I'm very familiar with. I found this aspect of the book fascinating, and it certainly added an element of glitz to the investigation. The fancy Daytona Beach hotels, the all-night parties, and the expensive clothes and brand items were certainly a departure from Rachel's earlier escapades, but I really enjoyed them. I did find some of the dialogue cringey at times, and I wish there had been a little more closure at the end, especially with our mysterious villain. I think so far, Stay Awake has been my favorite Goldin book, but I can honestly say I've enjoyed them all. Keep an eye out for this thriller, releasing in August 2023!

Thank you to Netgalley and Saint Martin's Press for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This is my third Megan Goldin thriller, and it's my favorite so far! What I love about her thrillers is the unique premises and plots that take you through all kinds of twists and turns along the way! Dark Corners focuses on a missing influencers. Just days before, Maddison goes to meet with Terence Bailey, a man who is accused of murdering six women although he's always maintained his innocence. The FBI calls in Rachel Krall whose name was mentioned in the jail. Rachel has gained a following for her podcast work around those who have been wrongly accused/convicted. Rachel comes on board and is thrown into influencer culture as she tries to figure out where Maddison is and make sure no one else is harmed. This one kept me up late reading as I had to know what happened, and the twists were ones I didn't see coming. Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this August 2023 release. It's a must-read thriller y'all!