Thank you, NetGalley, for this book.

I read The Night Swim when it came out, and although I don’t remember a lot about it, I gave it four stars, so I must have enjoyed it quite a bit. So when I saw there was a new book about the same main character, Rachel, Krall, I was excited to revisit this awesome podcaster. However, this book definitely fell flat.

Rachel is summoned by an inmate who tells her cryptic information. The FBI believes this man, who is incarcerated for breaking and entering, is actually a serial killer. Rachel and the FBI come up with a plan to send her to an influencer convention to dig into that world, who seems to have a connection to this inmate. Still with me??

This book relies way too heavily on convenient plot points to make connections, then in the last few pages, all the loose ends are tied up, rather than while the plot is happening. This book really made no sense in parts. The law enforcement characters relied on a random podcaster to do their work for them. And parts were like the writer knew an end point but had no idea how to get there, so invented random things to draw them together. I was just really disappointed with this one.

Rachel Krall is back, she takes on another role in this book as more of an influencer. I kind of miss the more podcast driven narrative. I still want to read this and find out what happens. The audio book is better.

It almost took me a while to remember this book was connected to "The Night Swim." I had to go back and refresh my memory on the main character. While I enjoyed Dark Corners, it did not make me feel as engaged as "The Night Swim" did. I did enjoy the social media aspect of the book as it relates to our generations obsession with social media while highlighting that barely anything is real.

Rachel was rude and grumpy. Megan’s previous novels knocked it all out of the park. This was not one for me.

It took me awhile to get around to this one but I am so glad I did.
I really enjoyed the podcast elements of this book, as big true crime fan it definitely helped keep my interest. I found the twists and turns and even the ending pretty predictable but overall I found this to be a decent storyline that kept my interest.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Dark Corners
Rachel Krall, Book 2
Megan Goldin, author

Loved this romantic suspenseful novel. It kept me on pins and needles the entire time while reading.

I also listened to the audio version of the book. The narrator did an excellent job of telling the story.

Rachel Krall's services were requested by the detective to help solve the mystery of a missing Podcaster. Will she be putting her own life in danger while doing so. Check this book out to find the answer.

I received an advanced review copy from Netgalley, the publisher and the author. I leave this review voluntarily in exchange for the book.

I did not realize when I requested this one that it was a sequel and I have not read the first book in this series. I have read from Megan Goldin before and, although it was enjoyable enough, I would not devote enough time to read two books in a series. For this reason, I was not able to read Dark Corners.

I really would give this book a 4.5, it was amazing. I did not read the first book by Megan goldin, but after reading this i am going to have to. I loved the social media influencer trope and this did not disappoint. Great twists and turns that i did not expect. I was shocked at the way certain things played out in the end, but that is what makes a great book. I highly recommend that you read this book. you will not be disappointed. I have recommended this book to family members and they have loved it as well.

Rachel Krall, a true crime podcaster, begins a search for Maddison Logan, a popular social media influencer who disappeared after visiting a suspected serial killer in prison. When police find the body of a woman with a tattoo of a snake eating its own tail, the FBI suspect that Terence Bailey, the imprisoned serial killer who is about to be released, has an accomplice on the outside and a dangerous obsession with influencers, including Rachel herself.

This is Book 2 in the Rachel Krall series and I liked it quite a bit but not as much as the first book. I don't think it's necessary to have read the first book because it's a totally different case she's looking into and, to be honest, Rachel seems like a totally different character. She isn't nearly as likeable as in the first book. I found it interesting to peek into the lives of influencers and what a struggle it is to stay on top. The story itself was okay but it did cause some eye rolls as Rachel seemed to know more about what was going on than the FBI. Also, may I say that I'm so disappointed about the romance in this book. It doesn't seem real and I don't think it was necessary at all. I'm not sure I'd read a 3rd book in this series, if there is one. The ending delivered a bit of a surprise as far as Terence Bailey's involvement. 3.5 Stars rounded down.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press via Netgalley for providing an eARC for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
This book was published in August 2023.

I loved the night swim so I was excited for another book by the same author but this one didn’t work for me. I really didn’t enjoy the influencer angle of this one and that got old really fast. I also didn’t like the main character nearly as much as I did in the first book. Here’s hoping the next one isn’t as much of a letdown!

4 stars! Such a fun summer mystery with a fast paced and twisty ending! I hope Rachel is a recurring character in Goldin's thrillers as I love her personality and the way the podcast episodes unfold over the course of the books she's been featured in. My only gripe was the dissonant disdain Rachel's character seemed to have for social media. Like… she relies on socials for the success of her podcast and she created an entire Instagram dedicated to running… yet she hates social media and influencers? It didn't seem to quite track for me. It was also jarring how much Rachel and Joe talked shit about the influencers at the conference. I don't know… it just gave me a weird feeling that this was more author commentary than belonging in the world of the book. Other than that weirdness, I absolutely loved the plot and the atmosphere!

Rating: 4 stars

Pleasantly surprised by this! Definitely more of a mystery than a thriller. If you’re not into crime novels, this may not be for you. I really like the behind-the-scenes detective trope and it played a pivotal role in this book. Oh, and it’s not a sequel. Can read it as a stand-alone and not miss out on anything (same protagonist different case). I think I prefer The Night Swim by this author more, but I thoroughly enjoyed both.

Although I haven’t read the first Rachel Krall book in this series, I’ve enjoyed this book very much. At first it was a little slow to start and it took me a while to get into the book and continue reading it on a regular basis… plus life things happened which delayed my reading of it. Eventually things started picking up and I liked the storylines of a podcast host and the influencer theme was interesting too. I like Rachell Krall’s character, she has some gumption and a curious nature which is important for the job she has. The romance between her and the detective is not over the top but a nice addition to the story. After reading this book all the way through, I will be going back to read book #1 and I hope this author continues on in the series because I would be interested in reading more stories like this one.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

Dark Corners is book #2 in the Rachel Krall series. I read both books back to back - they were an enjoyable read - they kept you on your toes!

Rachel is summoned early in the morning to fly to Tampa at the request of the FBI - they need her assistance with a matter. They contacted her early enough that she did not ask any questions, just got up and went. Upon arrival in Tampa, she is told to go to the prison located outside of town. Upon arrival, the FBI take her in and ask her questions about Terry Bailey. A gentleman whose sentence will conclude shortly and he will be released. He is suspected of multiple murders, but the police cannot get any evidence that will keep him behind bars. Rachel's name comes up when Bailey has a visit - two days before his release - in way of a social media influencer named Maddison Logan. Rachel meets with Bailey - but nothing comes out of it and a dire warning is stated as he leaves.

Shortly after meeting with Bailey, now Logan is missing and the FBI want Rachel out of Florida. She, of course, refuses to go, and starts poking around.

Once again, just like in Book #1 - nothing is as it seems.

I am hoping there will be a 3rd book in this series. I really enjoyed it.

2.5 stars rounded up to 3. Dark Corners was a mediocre read for me. It started off a little slow but picked up fast and ended up being a quick read. I found the plot twists to be easy to figure out and it was easy to guess how the book was going to end, too. I didn't like how the FBI investigation felt very unprofessional and unrealistic to me. Looking forward to checking out more from this author in the future and hoping her next book works better for me.

Thank you, St Martin's Press, and Net Galley, for a copy in return for my honest review.

Wow! I ate this book up. I had to know what was going on and I really loved the characters. I liked this more than Night Swim and I’m looking forward to more installments in the Rachel Krall series. The unfolding of the mystery was top notch pacing and the ending flew by. I definitely recommend this to people who like mystery thrillers. Megan Goldin is an author I will always pick up knowing I will have a good time. Thank you netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I fall more in love with Megan's wrtiting with each story I read. I previously enjoyed Stay Awake and Dark Corners has made me a bonafide fan.
Rachel Krall is a smart well written female MC and one of the best I've read in a long time. She's easy to like and her romance with Agent Martinez was believable and fun to experience. Following the story to the reveal of the serial killer's identity was fast paced and kept me guessing to the very end.
This was a 4.5 star read for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review this title.

3.5 ⭐️ First - the Truman Capote quote at the begin was chef’s kiss 👩🏻‍🍳 💋 This book isn’t bad at all, but it’s not super thrilling either. This is not action packed and moves along at a sluggish pace. It really highlights and dives into the influencer world , which all thought relevant for our time, is boring if you don’t care about that world. Ultimately, I enjoyed this one more than The Night Swim, but less than her other novels- The Escape Room & Stay Awake. Both of those books kept me on edge and I flew through them!! This one I had trouble keeping Maddison and Rachel separate in my mind. The format of the book made it complicated at first and it was confusing to realize the podcast episodes are scattered within. I did additionally listen to some audiobook chapters and felt like the narrative flowed a little better while listening vs. reading


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Megan Goldin’s second book in the Rachel Krall series moves along just as fast as the first book. Rachell Krall is a true crime podcaster who was contacted by a social media influencer who has since turned up missing.

There is a supposed serial killer who is getting out of jail and Rachel and the FBI agents on the case believes he will kill again—this time going for Rachel.

A bit predictable, but still enjoyable with a twist at the end, this was a good mystery/thriller.

Many thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read a copy. I am happy to give my honest review and recommend to other readers

I wasn't a big fan of Night Swim, but I when I picked up Dark Corners, I didn't initially know that it was a sequel to Night Swim. I think that you could read this one as a completely stand alone book. The only thing that the two really have in common is Rachel Krall, the true Crime Podcaster. I did end up really liking this one.

Rachel ended up being a much better written character in this book. I ended up really liking her and would actually read another book with her in it. You get to know her much more and she grew on me. Maybe it was making her the main character that gave her more depth. The mystery was also really good. It's got some twists and kept me guessing. I would recommend this one. You can totally disregard Night Swim and just read this one. You'll like Rachel a lot more.