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3.5 stars rounded up. The first part of the book started off so strong, but fell flat towards the end. It was good just not great like I was expecting.

Loved this boogyman story so much! The development was perfectly executed. Bravo Daphne! I'll be sharing my review on my channels for awhile.

Huge thanks to @grandcentralpub and @daphne.woolsoncroft for the gifted copy! ๐ #partner
Synopsis:
Nola Strate, a late night call-in radio host in Portland, Oregon, listens to stories of hauntings and cryptic sightings for a living. But one foggy, wet evening, when a caller describes an eerie scene that triggers memories of Nolaโs escape from a serial killer years before, she becomes fearfully aware that heโs back to finish what he started.
Nola Strate is being watched, again.
After an encounter with a notorious serial killer in the Pacific Northwest as a child, Nola has grown up and tried her best to forget her traumatizing night with The Hiding Man. She installed security cameras outside her Oregon home, never spoke of her experience, and now hosts Night Watch, a popular radio call-in show her semi famous father used to run. When coincidences lead Nola to believe that she is being stalked, and a caller on Night Watch has a live incident with an intruder in the callerโs homeโthe description of whom is chillingly familiarโNola is convinced that The Hiding Man has resurfaced and is coming for her.
With no one taking her concerns seriously Nola decides to become, like her listeners, a Night Watcher herself, and uncover the monster behind The Hiding Manโs mask.
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โจ Review: My friend Nikki (@nikkileethrillseeker couldnโt stop raving about this one, and after reading the synopsis, I HAD to get it! Huge thanks to Grand Central for shipping me a copy after I came begging for it! This book was SO goodโand scary in the best way. I literally had to turn on every light! ๐ก๐ฑ
Bonus, while waiting for the physical copy I got approved for the audiobook too, and the narrators did an amazing job creeping me out. The characters, the suspense, and the chills kept me hooked. Canโt wait for everyone to read it, just make sure you keep your lights on!

4.5/5 star review! This was a fantastic thriller from start to finish. I loved the writing style, the pacing, and the plot was gripping. My only minor complaint was that I wish the ending was more shocking/climactic, but I loved it and would highly recommend it!

Thank you GCP for the gifted eARC and Hachette Audio for the ALC.
"But when you see his wielding knife, it's far too late, he'll take your life."
Twenty years after the murder of her childhood babysitter, Nola receives a phone call into her late night radio show. What first seems like a prank call gradually shifts into something far more unsettling. After the call gets suddenly disconnected, one thing becomes chillingly clear to Nola: the Hiding Man is back.
When I saw GCP first announce Night Watcher, I knew it was a must read for me. From the first word the story had me in a chokehold! The story is told from three POVs: Nola, our main FMC; Jake, a police detective; and the Hiding Man himself. There's just something about delving into the psyche of a killer that I absolutely love. It embellishes the story, allowing the reader an insight into the killer that you sometimes don't get to see. I was slightly let down at the end because I was expecting a big plot twist that wasn't there, but overall, this is an amazing debut novel!
Grab your copy of Night Watcher next Tuesday, July 8th!

As a kid, Nola Strate witnessed the serial killer known as the Hiding Man, after he killed her babysitter. Now, as an an adult and host of popular true crime radio show, The Night Watch, sheโs convinced he is back and watching her.
This is a pretty entertaining return serial killer story. The biggest mystery is why the serial killer had such a lapse in killing. This story has major appeal even with the common trope; itโs from a previous witnesses perspective. Nola is sure itโs the same killer. Itโs a pretty frightening story and the pages fly by.
โSometimes, people just want to commit violence against someone else - anyone else. And it doesnโt matter who it is.โ
Night Watcher comes out 7/8.

Nola Strate knows true crime all too well. After witnessing something horrific in her childhood, she now spends her nights hosting a late-night radio show / podcast called Night Watch where listeners call in and share chilling stories. One callerโs story describes something unsettling happening in her home and its way too familiar to what Nola experienced 20 years in the past.
My Thoughts: The cover alone sold me! This one is perfect for everyone that starts celebrating summerween after July 4th or your fall TBR ๐ป This debut is seriously bingeable! I pretty much flew through it in one day, couldnโt put it down! Itโs suspenseful and totally addictive. It kicks off with a bang ( that scared the hell out of me ) and keeps the tension high. The writing flowed really well and the story telling was excellent. There were bits and pieces where I felt like I just wanted a little bit more personally but I still really really enjoyed it! Thatโs just what stopped it from being a 5 star read for me.
I know this will be a huge win for many and likely a thriller favorite of the year!
๐ชฆCreepy atmosphere
๐Serial Killer
๐ซTrue crime plot
๐ช Dual POV
๐๏ธPodcast
Thank you @grandcentralpub for this eARC ๐ค

Nola is the host of a radio show where people call to tell creepy and supernatural stories that they have experienced. One night Nola gets a call from a woman who describes a scene that is eerily similar to Nolaโs experience escaping a killer as a child. He was never caught and now she fears the killer might be back for her.
I wanted to read this originally because I listen to โGoing Westโ, which is the authorโs true crime podcast, but honestly it was good enough to read without having any connection to the author. The premise is interesting and draws you in from the beginning with a creepy ambiance. I liked that the book switched perspectives between Nola and Jack, the officer assigned to the case. This gave various prospectives of the sleuthing to find the killer.
I did find Jack to be very frustrating as he makes some bad decisions during the investigation. I was also a little let down by the big reveal, but overall I did enjoy the book and would recommend it if you enjoy a good mystery with very creepy vibes.

Thank you Netgalley & Grand Central Publishing for an eARC โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
Oh wow, this book got under my skin in the best (worst?) way possibleโIโm still checking my locks at night ๐๐ปโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ
Nola Strate is the kind of protagonist you root for, but also want to shake because :girl, why are you going into the basement right now๐
๐ฝโโ๏ธ The way the author builds tension is masterful, like that slow-creeping dread when you hear a floorboard creak and pretend itโs nothing .
The radio show setup is genius because every caller feels like a potential clue or a red herringโI kept second-guessing who to trust, just like Nola And speaking of trust, her dadโs shady behavior and that weirdly observant neighbor had me side-eyeing everyone The Hiding Man is legit terrifying because heโs not some supernatural forceโheโs just a man, which makes it so much worse !
The Pacific Northwest setting is practically its own character, all fog and rain and shadows, the perfect backdrop for a serial killer who hides in plain sight Nolaโs trauma feels real, not just a plot device, and her determination to face her past had me holding my breath during the climax ๐ฅด
If you love psychological thrillers that mess with your head, this is a must-read Just maybe donโt read it alone at nightโor if you do, keep the lights onโ๏ธ

Creepy podcast vibes + serial killer = my type of thriller!!!
Nola is a radio host still haunted by a childhood run in with a serial killer. When strange calls start coming in, she has to face her past all over again.
I loved how this one slowly builds the tension throughout and it manages to hook you from beginning to end.
Night Watchers is totally worth the read for thriller and true crime lovers.

Oh I loved this. A fast-paced thriller thatโs grounded in reality. The moment I started, I couldnโt put it down. The characters sometimes make interesting choices but nothing completely out of the realm of possibility which I appreciate. A perfect summer thriller.

Synopsis: Late night radio host Nola Strate is no stranger to true crime - she witnessed a horrific crime as a child and now listens to callers reporting strange happenings on her show. One night, a caller to the show reports strange happenings in her home that sounds eerily similar to the crime Nola witnessed as a child.
Thoughts: One of my favorite thrillers of the year so far! This book is SO creepy and chilling. The suspense kicks off right at the beginning and never slows down - the mounting tension and sense of danger just escalates throughout. I was constantly kept guessing. The author hosts her own true crime podcast, which I think contributed to this debut being such a banger! Youโre definitely going to want to pick this one up ASAP - itโs the perfect read for Summerween! ๐ป A note on the audio: I always love Helen Laser, and she did not disappoint here. Such a spooky and entertaining audio production.
Read this if you like:
๐๏ธtrue crime
๐๏ธpodcasts
๐๏ธserial killers
๐๏ธdual pov

Chick started the radio broadcast Night Watch. 25 years later his daughter Nola took over. Women were being murdered and there were no leads. One night, Felicity called into the show and reported seeing what she first referred to as a ghost. But it turns out it was a man wearing a white mask. She was scared to death. She screamed and then the call was disconnected. The next day she turned up dead. Her call was the only type of lead they had. And then two more women were murdered. Chick's close friend, a detective named Jack, assumed Chick was the murderer. It turns out Chick head been in a relationship with two of the women who were killed. And he had written a book about the killings.
Nola always felt like she was being followed but she never saw anyone. She was so frightened that she invited Harvey, her producer, to her house. He ended up spending the night. The next morning she woke up and found Harvey on the floor with a gash in the back of his head. She knew it was definitely the person who had been following her, and she assumed it was the person who was committing the murders. Harvey was on the floor and she was kneeling over him. She realized she needed to call 911 but she couldn't remember where she left her phone. She eventually found it in the kitchen. But before she could make the call, there was someone standing behind her wearing a white mask. Of course it was the murderer. He attacked her and they tumbled to the floor. Her first goal was to unmask him so she could see who it was. That done, they tussled.
While I would love to tell more of the story, I don't want to spoil it for anyone. Suffice it to say that it was a compelling tale that held my attention from start to finish. I thought the characters could have been developed a little bit better, but all in all I really enjoyed this book. I gave it five stars because the author didn't did a fine job with the storyline.

Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for the gifted ARC!
I LOVE the fact that this was a debut! Bravo to Daphne Woolsoncroft for creating this creepy and bingeable book! (sidenote: the cover 1000% sold me on this one, but no regrets).
This one starts of with a BANG! The main character, Nola Strate, is a late night call-in radio host in Portland, Oregon. She receives the creepiest call and from their things just start getting weirder and weirder!
I flew through this whole book basically in one sitting and I never wanted to stop reading! I saw a few people say they were genuinely scared while reading this, and I was concerned because I'm a baby, but I was never scared (take that for what you will).
I wanted just a little bit more from the ending because of how well-constructed the lead up was. That's not to say I didn't still really enjoy it, but it's just what stopped it from being a 5 star read for me.
I know this will be a big win for many, and I can't wait to see what she does next!

โ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ , ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐๐ , ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฉ, ๐๐จ ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ช๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐ช๐จ๐ ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฉ.
๐ฝ๐ช๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐, ๐๐ฉโ๐จ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐ค๐ค ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐, ๐๐โ๐ก๐ก ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ก๐๐๐.
๐๐ ๐ก๐ช๐ง๐ ๐จ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ, ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐จ ๐๐จ ๐ก๐ค๐ค๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฎ.
๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ญ, ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐จ ๐๐๐ฃ, ๐๐๐๐จ โ๐๐โ ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ.โ
๐ฃ๐๐ฏ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: 7/8/25
Audiobook ๐ง/ eBook ๐
๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐: Night Watcher podcast host Nola is haunted by her past. Taking calls about the supernatural everyday at work seems to ease the memories. When a woman calls in one night and appears to be killed on air, Nola fears her past has come back to life and a serial killer might be on the loose.
๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐:
๐ช Eerie atmosphere
๐ True crime plot
๐ช Dual POV/narration
๐ Cat and mouse
๐ ๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต๐๐: I was drawn to this one based on the eerie vibes and the location being Portland, OR. For the most part the story was addictive and page turning- it did lag at some points. There definitely were some goosebump provoking scenes on page that creeped me the eff out. I enjoyed the ebook more than the audiobook- it felt more suspenseful on page. I think the narrators could have added more to the experience if they added more suspenseful inflection. Overall, this was a stellar debut. The writing flowed well and the storytelling was excellent. Highly recommend adding this to your fall TBR!
๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด: 4/5 โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
TW: Stalking, Gore
*Thank you @NetGalley, @GrandCentralPub, and @HachetteAudio for sending this ebook and audiobook for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
#NightWatcher

As a debut author, Woolsoncroft painted a mysterious world with beautiful world building and vivid prose. Spooky in parts, even pacing but really picked up in the second half of the book. Looking forward to carrying this title!

Nola hosts a late night radio show, where listeners call in to share some creepy stories. One night, a woman calls about how things in her home keep getting moved around. With a scream, she sees a man in her window, describing a white face with stitches over its mouth and black eyes. After the final scream and line cut, Nola is in shock. This canโt be possible. The man described is the same serial killer she witnessed kill her babysitter 20 years ago. And now heโs back.
YALLL!! ๐ฃ๏ธ This book gave me CHILLS. Even writing this review and remembering what happened creates goosebumps all over. This was a FANTASTIC debut thriller. I did the audio and had a wonderful experience with the narrators. We get the POV of both Nola and the detective on the case. I was happy with the twists and the reveal was good in that I considered who it could be, but was completely thrown off in the process. I canโt say more without giving it away, but trust me when I say you need to add this one to your TBR.

Iโm a big fan of true crime podcasters writing thrillers and Daphne Woolsoncroft blew me away with ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐๐ข๐ต๐ค๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ. โฃ
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This story was so dark and absolutely chilling. Nola is a radio host of the Night Watch in Oregon. Nola lived through something very traumatic as a child. She now listens to callers that share paranormal experiences and scary encounters theyโve had. When a female caller is on the air she describes someone who has been watching her and it is eerily similar to who Nola saw as a child. Nola is instantly taken back to the night where she witnessed a brutal murder and then the call abruptly ends with an ear piercing scream. Women in the area are once again being targeted by a madman. As Nola tries to figure out if this is the same man who terrorized Oregon years ago or just some copycat, she is pulled into something truly sinister.โฃ
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I flew through this book and it kept me guessing. Iโm truly impressed that this was a debut and hope to see more from Daphne. If you want a book that will scare you, pick this one up- itโs available on July 8th. ๐ฑ

This book is creepy, compulsive, and full of late-night dread. Night Watcher blends true-crime tension with just enough supernatural unease to keep you sleeping with the lights on.

Wow! This book was bone chilling. One you canโt read while youโre alone in the house. This was face paced, creepy and just so dang good! The ending, just wow! The author did such an amazing job of keeping the mystery of who this killer was. All in all this will be up there with my favorite books of the year! 5โญ๏ธ
Thank you Netgally & Grand Central Publishers for the review copy!