Another heart-throbbing, twisty whodunnit murder mystery meets a delicious psychological thriller concept from Kate Alice Marshall. The story lures you into the complex lives of three sisters whose world changed forever after the tragic night they found their parents brutally killed. In order to survive the incident, they formed a lie and hid the ugly truth.

The eldest daughter, Juliette, is obedient, dutiful, and a mother's pet. On that fateful night, she appears in someone else's clothes with wet hair. The younger teenage daughter, Daphne, is peculiar, observant, and shows sociopathic tendencies. She always hides behind shadows to become invisible and was the one covered in blood that night. The middle sister, Emma, discovered them in front of the dead bodies and helped them stick to a timeline while covering their tracks that might implicate one of them in the murders.

However, the strange fact is that the officers pointed at Emma as the prime suspect. They believed that she and Gabriel, her mentor's grandson, were dating and killed her parents when they disapproved of their relationship. The officers never found enough evidence to put them behind bars.

Emma and Daphne were sent to foster care, while Juliet went to college and cut off her connection with her sisters. The three sisters tried to adapt to their new lives by reinventing themselves and applying new coping mechanisms. Emma chose to marry Nathan, who proved to be loyal and supportive during another tragic incident in Emma's life. But now, she must face her dark past as a chain of unfortunate events leads them back to Arden House, where she left after being presumed innocent of the murder investigation. Nathan loses his job, and the money they collected to buy a new house, as Emma realizes she's expecting her first child.

Upon returning to her childhood home, Emma realizes that the townies are still holding grudges and have not forgotten the brutal incident. She faces vandalism and more serious threats than expected. The murder case remains open, and vindictive officers still want her to confess to the crime. Her husband's suspicious behavior and her estranged sisters' unexpected visits open a Pandora's box of secrets her entire family kept from her.

Emma, now focused on protecting her own child, has no intention of covering for her sisters this time. She embarks on a journey to find the real murderer, even if it puts her own life at risk and forces her to delve into more family secrets.

This smart, riveting, and well-executed thriller had me hooked from the beginning, especially with the dysfunctional relationship between the sisters. I connected with Emma, but at times, she frustrated me, and I wanted her to stand up for herself.

JJ and Daphne also frustrated me at times, but their struggles were understandable as they dealt with their own demons stemming from an abusive upbringing. Daphne, in particular, gave me chills, resembling a mix of Dexter and Dahmer.

Despite my dislike for some characters, the pacing was intriguing, and the conclusion was thrilling. I highly rate this book with four blazing stars and eagerly look forward to reading the author's next thrilling novel.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for sharing this digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

No One Can Know has so many twisty turns that will keep you guessing! I thought the author did an amazing job giving such distinctive personalities to Emma, Juliette, and Daphne. I liked how each had a very different method for coping with their parents and how each had a different read on their parents’ needs and wants. The plot kept me engaged throughout the novel and constantly guessing on how everything went down. Our narrators in this book are highly unreliable and they fooled me right through the end. I liked this one even more than What Lies in the Woods! It’s sure to be a hit.

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Holy twists and secrets!!! I simply could not keep up with them. This was a fast-paced thriller that will leave you questioning everything. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was thrown another bone to chase. I have to admit to being somewhat confused at times though. The narration was told in the POVs of Emma and her two sisters, then and now. Sometimes the author would include the present with the past and vice versa, so it was a little hard to keep track of when these moments actually happened. After rereading, I was able to make sense of it all, but they did distract me from the flow of the story. All of the characters were shady af. You had no idea what secrets they were hiding. Emma seemed like a weak FMC at first, but throughout the story my viewpoint changed. The ending was mind-numbing, literally. My brain is still mush. Think of how you would feel if you were a pinball bouncing erratically on tilt. That was how this story ended. I would have liked to have some closure regarding Addison, but that's just my preference. There was a lot going on in this book and I think that the author did a brilliant job writing this novel and revealing clues a little at a time to hold the reader's interest. A few minor quirks, but overall, a thrilling read. I loved it!

Thank you to the author, Flatiron Books and NetGalley for allowing me digital access in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed What Lies in the Woods so I was super excited to get my hands on an advanced copy of No One Can Know!

No One Can Know is a fast paced thriller that will leave you guessing until the very end. Just when you think you figured things out, another twists surfaces. There are twists and turns up until the last page. I love when books are written like this. I was so sure I knew who the killer was, but I was completely wrong! Another great thriller by Kate Alice Marshall!

Thanks to Netgalley and Flatiron Books for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

“No One Can Know” is a story about three sisters, two murders, and too many secrets to count. Emma hasn’t told her husband, Nathan, much about her past. He knows that her parents died and that she hasn’t spoken to her two sisters, Juliette and Daphne, in years. When Emma and Nathan lose their apartment, Nathan gets laid off, and Emma finds out that she’s pregnant, Emma confesses to Nathan that she jointly owns her parents’ house with her estranged sisters. They can’t sell it, but Emma and Nathan can live in it. Returning home to the small town of Arden Hills means that Emma must reveal her secrets to her husband. The house wasn’t just their family home—it is also the place where her parents were murdered. And some people think that Emma did it. Emma and her sisters have never spoken about what really happened on that fateful night. As Emma returns home for the first time in years, family and small-town secrets are revealed.

This was my first time reading one of Kate Alice Marshall’s novels, and I really enjoyed it! This book is told from the points of view of Emma, Juliette and Daphne, alternating between “now” and “then.” While the story is mainly told from Emma’s perspective, I appreciated that we also got to learn more about her two sisters and get inside their heads. It made the story more enjoyable because I never knew who was lying and who was telling the truth. With short chapters and cliffhangers, this was a quick read and a page turner. Just when I thought I had figured it all out, there was another twist. I truly had no idea what was going to happen next, right up to the very last page. A fun mystery that I highly recommend!

This book will be published on January 23, 2024.

Thank you to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A story of whether its better to cover up the truth to protect your loved ones or reveal it and watch someone fall. You aren't certain who to believe or what the consequences will be. The writing and general pace of the book was good and I enjoyed the different perspectives between the three sisters. However; the plot was overly complicated, and I couldn't get invested in the characters.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

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I adore Kate Alice Marshall, and the end of this book was pretty great, but the first 3/4....wow was it depressing. Major content warnings for parental abuse (physical, emotional, verbal). I found myself skimming sections because they were just so hard to read. Overall, the twists were engaging and sometimes unexpected, and the MC was well-developed, but I do not think I would ever re-read this one. It was just too bleak and disturbing for the majority of the time.

YES YES YES and ten times over. If I ever see this author name, I'm immediately going to reach for it. I honestly could not put it down.

Wow Kate Alice Marshall has done it again! I absolutely love her books and writing style and this book did not disappoint! You literally had to second guess everyone until the very end. I really enjoyed this book and how it was from the three sisters point of views. Throughout the book you keep thinking it’s one person but then second guess yourself. I will recommend her books always and continue to be the first to read them going forward!

I really look forward to new books by Kate Alice Marshall. No One Can Know is a twisty tale of three sisters, their parents and murder. The book relays multiple points of view and the solution to the murders is murky from old memories and time. I think the plot was overly complicated but I enjoyed this title and look forward to her next book!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read this digital ARC.