happy pub day! what a suspenseful ride. I almost DNF'd due to the age of Tilly, but figured I'd continue due to the storyline. I really liked each woman's POV/experience. Will definitely keep this author in mind for future books!

This book made me SO angry, but in the best possible way; it was a scathing commentary on how women are so often gaslit, belittled, and overlooked in both personal and professional settings. And while I wanted to rage at the characters for this behavior, I also greatly applaud the attention to these matters that the author is able to bring, all while weaving together a compelling mystery with twists that are both surprising and yet exactly what you’d expect.

See How They Fall follows two protagonists with alternating POVs: Skye, a working class gal who marries into an insanely rich family but who learns she has very little control over her life, and Mei, a police detective whose personal life is in shambles and whose professional contributions are often overlooked. Their worlds collide after a poisoning happens at Skye’s family’s Easter holiday celebration leaving one dead and her daughter, Tilly, in a critical, hospitalized state.

This mystery was quite twisty, with many revelations (both some that I guessed and some that REALLY surprised me, which I always love!) There was one twist at the very, very end that was wild and I did not see coming (but looking back I see how well it was plotted!) The setting was the ever popular rich-people-with sinister-secrets situation (in the vein of Succession, White Lotus, etc) but was grounded by Mei’s POV as a more “normal” person, and yet her and Skye’s parallel experiences as women in the heart of this web was well-done. The dual POVs also provided a good balance between the family drama and the police investigation elements. Mei and Skye are also both absolutely flawed characters but it made their narration compelling and honestly made me root for them even more.

While I will admit the ending felt a bit abrupt and glossed over some elements that I wish had been fleshed out more (a frustrating trend in thrillers, I fear) I think this story was a great debut and was so much more than “just” a thriller, but really a look at how women are treated despite their place in society.

Overall: A really strong debut thriller that’s smartly written with enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes!

See How They Fall
Suspense, secrets & surprises abound in this heart-racing psychological thriller. Very captivating, could not put it down!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this advanced copy

I thought the mystery/thriller aspect of this book was very well done. I never knew what to expect next or who to trust. There were tons of twists and turns, it was dark and twisty and definitely messed up. I loved that it was a family drama, A wealthy family, lots of family and business secrets, gaslit women and two poisoned family members. I thought that the two perspectives were great - I loved the detective who was strong, intelligent and not willing to give up and the mom, living in a web of lies while her daughter is in the ICU. I wish that there were fewer "main characters" as I think that it made parts of the book feel more surface level than I wanted. The book was well paced and I could not put it down. The ending was not what I expected. Overall an incredibly twisted, on the seat of your chair, psychological thriller debut. I look forward to more of Rachel Paris in the future! 
Thank you netgalley for my advanced reader copy.

I would say this book was another example of who needs enemies when you have family 😂. I won’t say more because I don’t want to spoil anything but Rachel Paris did a great job with this book. I didn’t go into it blind but I forgot what it was about soooo same thing right? It added to ride this rollercoaster of a book took me on. I think thriller lovers will love this one!

The ultra-rich are different from regular people....but poison can still kill them

The mega-wealthy Australian Turner clan heads to their private estate Yallambee to celebrate Easter weekend together, and while there plan to discuss how their empire will continue now that their domineering patriarch Sir Campbell is dead. The usual tensions and rivalries between the three adult sons are bad enough, and now middle son Duncan has decided to introduce his newly discovered illegitimate son to the rest of the family which causes further drama. By the end of the weekend someone will be dead and another will be fighting for their life. There was no one at Yallambee but the immediate family, the three sons, their partners and children....all staff were sent off...so unless it was a freak accident the killer is one of a limited number of people. Homicide Detective Senior Sergeant Mei O'Connor and her partner DS Stuart "Macca" McKenzie are put in charge of the investigation, which is very quickly stymied by the family members themselves. Why would someone want certain family members dead? Why has the family closed ranks so quickly, making the police's job harder? Is there more to the family empire than the fabulous homes, glamorous lifestyles, and money that Sir Campbell amassed as he clawed his way out of his impoverished beginnings? It soon becomes clear that the search for answers may cost the dogged Mei her career...and maybe even more.
See How They Fall is a dark and twisty psychological thriller that unfolds from the points of view of two female characters: Mei, recently promoted to DSS but struggling with issues in her private life (a broken engagement and a mother in failing health), and Skye Turner, wife of middle son Duncan, who has struggled to free herself from a rocky past which now may be used to manipulate her. Each must face not only forces outside of their spheres which want to damage them but in some cases equally malevolent intent from those they should be able to trust. As the story races from the horrific events that launch the tale to an explosive conclusion themes of corruption, abuse and dysfunction are rife. There are plenty of twists along the way, although there were a few that I saw coming early on. Mei and Skye are well-developed and intriguing characters, and while some of the other characters weren't quite as fully drawn the book is a solid (3.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 4) thriller that kept my attention throughout. Readers of Lucy Foley, Sally Hepworth and Claire Mackintosh should find this debut thriller right up their alley, and it might just be the start of a new series. My thanks to NetGalley and Scarlet/Penzler Publishers for allowing me early access to the book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a really entertaining family drama! I enjoyed seeing the different perspectives of the family involved in the drama and the police officer trying to figure out what happened. Fans of juicy family drama and a little mystery will love it!

Rich family. One dead. One poisoned. And everyone’s lying.
Skye thought marrying into the wealthy Turner family would be a dream but dreams can turn into nightmares real fast. And when one winds up dead and another poisoned at a family gathering, their “perfect” life starts to crumble.
It is told in two POVs, Skye and the detective. This book weaves in secrets, lies and gaslighting to keep you on edge.
A twisty dark thriller to add to your TBR!

Family secrets, lies, drama and murder. This is nicely twisty and I was a fan of Mei. Know that some of the characters feel like stereotypes but that won't keep you from turning the pages. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good travel book.

While this book was a standalone, it felt like it could be the second book in a series. There was a lot of backstory for the law enforcement characters and it was hard to determine if they were the central story or if the Turner family was. It ultimately came together, but I would still enjoy following the main police character, Mei, along for future cases. Character development was done well, considering the reader only got limited points of view and it was unsettling to see how easy law enforcement and the medical community could be manipulated through money, power, and connection. This all combined for a really good read! And, again, here is my request for more stories featuring Sergeant Mei O’Connor!

This book was so good! I was literally at the edge of my seat reading this. The dual perspectives made the book impossible to put down because I HAD to know what would happen next. There’s something about books that have the elite trope that intrigue me. The book was written well and overall a great psychological thriller. I will be reading more from this author.

4/5 stars🔥
This book was the perfect mix of intriguing and fun. I enjoyed the story overall, but I will say the plot twists were not very shocking.
This was a quick/easy read that kept me entertained! I would suggest this if you’re looking for a whodunnit style of book!

Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

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What happens when you combine a thriller full of family drama, scandal, secrets and lies? You get the incredible story - See How They Fall!

You know what they say- If you can't trust family.. who can you trust?

When an illegitimate heir comes forward at a family weekend retreat, things do not go as planned. There is a tragedy that begins an investigation that turns menacing. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

Telling the story in Skye and Mei’s voices was very effective giving you the opportunity to look inside both the family dynamics as well as the investigation.

I enjoyed this fast-paced page turner!

Mark your calendar! This Australian thriller will be released on April 29,2025!

What a ride! This thriller is just that, a thriller. Fast paced and suspense driven. Loved every second!

Skye married into the wealthy Turner family years ago, thinking she had entered paradise. Now, she is on the way to the family estate with her husband Duncan and young daughter, Tilly, after Duncan's father passed away. It is time to read the will and see what his father left behind. But as the weekend progresses, tragedy strikes, with a death and one person in hospital. Sergeant Mei O'Connor is assigned to investigate and despite the opinion of her superiors, she thinks they are missing something and continues a dangerous investigation into the family.

This one had action and danger at every turn! I love a good police procedural and this was such an enjoyable novel for me. The writing was brilliant and I loved the Sydney and surrounding locations, particularly living here. There were a bunch of unlikeable characters up to terrible things and Mei's own background was so intriguing. A brilliant novel and I look forward to more by this author. 4.5*

A good debut mystery/thriller novel with lots of untrustworthy characters. This book will appeal to those mystery readers who enjoy stories with lots going on. This book has family drama, rich people behaving badly, police procedurals, and far reaching corruption. I felt some of the themes / character developments were a bit rushed, and the ending was fine, but a bit expected. Good if you’re looking for a quick read popcorn thriller.

Now this is a thriller that I’ve been needing! Super fast paced, well written, and interesting. This was absolutely insane in the best way possible. I love rich people doing bad things

This was a compelling read, but I was frustrated at times with how obvious it was our main character was being gas lit and was just stuck in the circumstances. However, I found it well written and entertaining.

#ad many thanks for the advance copy @Rachelparisauthor & @BookSparks #partner

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See How They Fall by Rachel Paris is a debut thriller sure to put Paris on your radar of an author to follow. I know I will be!

The Turner empire, the family drama and scandal, and some poisoning - it’s just another day in the lives of the rich. When the patriarch of the family dies, it’ll be a fight for what he’s left behind. But all the cards are all about to fall.

Oh this was a fun one that I devoured in a day! The family drama kicks off in chapter 1 and continues until the very last page. While the chapters were longer than I normally like, they didn’t feel that way. Once you start reading you’ll be so immersed in Paris’ writing that you’ll forget you’re even reading.

I liked how we got to see both sides of the story. The investigation and police side of things was just as compelling as the family drama. I think most are going to enjoy this one.

The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat!

When Skye marries into the ultra wealthy Turner family she believes her life has become a fairytale. But after a private family retreat to deal with the dead patriarch’s wishes for his company, one family member is dead and one is left fighting for her life from a mysterious poisoning.

Mei O’Conner is the lead investigator in this suspicious case. When she experiences a lack of cooperation from her superiors and pressure to close the case, she will have to go it alone to dig for the truth. And what she finds is much bigger and darker than she ever imagined.

I was captivated with this story from the beginning to the surprise ending. I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next!

Thank you Netgalley, Penzler Publishers, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on April 29, 2025