Wow! Wow! Wow! This was a really good book. The twists in this story had me staring into the void mouth opened. I thoroughly enjoyed this

Rachel Krall’s podcast, Guilty or Not Guilty, was becoming more popular each season, and this case was sure to be one of the best. It was a rape trial, the young woman who had been assaulted was the granddaughter of a beloved former police chief, while the young man who had been accused was a star athlete, who had won countless awards for competitive swimming and was an Olympic hopeful. The town was divided in its support for K, the plaintiff, and Scott Blair, the defendant. When Rachel stopped for gas, she was unnerved to find a note tucked under the windshield wipers, asking her to look into her sister Jenny’s murder, twenty-five years ago this summer, in Neapolis, where the trial was being held.

Rachel attends the trial, and it seemed to be going along as she had expected. Witnesses testified about Scott being a hero, a great credit to the town, while K was talked about in a less than polite manner. While Rachel was chasing down interviews or additional information on the trial, other strange letters turn up, all asking for help with solving Jenny’s murder. Intrigued, Rachel starts looking into the circumstances surrounding Jenny’s death – from drowning, according to the death certificate. Recruiting her producer, Pete, to do some research into Jenny’s death, Rachel soon finds some discrepancies in the varying stories. Although Rachel is in Neapolis to cover Scott Blair’s trial for her podcast, the pull towards the mystery surrounding Jenny’s death is too strong to resist.

Why did I wait so long to read this? I know better, really, I do. Anyway, the book. I liked the alternating mysteries and really enjoyed Rachel’s involvement with both. Interesting storyline with an ending I did not expect.

As a podcast listener and true crime lover, I loved this book a lot. The format between Hannah, Rachel and the podcast, was easy to follow and compelling to read. I also liked following the current court case and having the cold case getting reopened at the same time.

Rachel Krall has become a very popular podcaster who provides information on murder cases. For this third podcast, Rachel changes things up a bit and follows a rape trial in NC. While spending time in the area to prepare her podcast, she is contacted by a mysterious woman who requests help for a 25-year-old cold case of murder that happened in the same town. No one is supposed to know what Rachel looks like, so when she receives these messages, she becomes concerned for her safety. The book chapters rotate between the blog of the rape case, Rachel's investigation of the rape case, and messages about the cold case. This writing style slows down the story somewhat. However, the writing is strong, and the plot twists are clever and unpredictable. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing an ARC.

I absolutely loved this book. Megan Goldin is a fantastic writer who expertly weaves two stories, 25 years apart, into one great book. Told in current day, with references to a crime 25 years ago via letters, and a crime today via podcast transcripts, 5his complex story was addictive and unputdownable.

Another book that I liked following along, but this one was a court case. I enjoyed the podcast within the storyline. Parts of this book reminded me of the true story of Know My Name (Miller). (3.5/5)

I joyed the way this was written but figured out part of the ending pretty early on in the book. But, I think it is a great read and will definitely be recommending to coworkers as well as customers

Fast paced, pulsating thriller with lots of twists and turns. I really enjoyed this one. If you're looking for an easy thriller to read on the beach or poolside, I highly suggest this one!

The theme of a true crime podcast lured me into this book and I loved the way the story was told.

There are some very serious themes and trigger warnings in this book - rape and murder.

I loved the way this story was told, through past and present, as well as through the audio of a podcast. The writing kept me turning the pages.

I give this book 5/5 stars.

This is a very well crafted novel full of unforeseen twists that will leave you breathless. The characters and their situations are harrowing and heartbreaking. The structure of the podcasts, letters, and present could have been muddled and confusing but the author handles it all expertly.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
3 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
DNF@60%
This book was not for me! I really did give it a good try to make it through this book. I kept getting so bored and frustrated with the slow pace. It just dragged for me.!

Megan has quickly become my favorite writer in this genre. Everything about her writing will pull you in page one. Her writing is beautifully linguistic and she's very imaginative. Her story constantly will have you guessing and wondering if everything is as it seems. Then at the very end you will be hit with something extra or hidden you never saw coming.

I missed the book club meeting, but I’m glad it gave me the needed push to pick up The Night Swim! This is a great read for fans of true crime podcasts, as the character of Rachel Krall is a reporter and podcast host and her podcast series is incorporated within the novel. I definitely enjoyed it enough to look forward to reading Dark Corners (Rachel Krall, #2), although I can’t help but wish that the books were set in Megan Goldin’s home country of Australia.

3.25

A popular true crime podcaster, a small town, a current rape trial, and a past drowning mystery. The Night Swim takes the reader on a journey with Rachel, a podcaster, as she travels to Neapolis to report on a rape trial about to start. When she gets there she begins receiving letters from the sister of a drowning victim, Jenny, who insists that her sister was murdered, not drowned, 25 years ago. Being a small town, the characters in the trial and the past intertwine and Rachel works to provide her listeners with the facts of the trial while trying to find the truth about Jenny.

I liked Rachel and her quest for the truth in a town full of secrets. It was interesting to see the main character not be law enforcement or directly involved in either case, but rather an outsider who’s stepped in to help find the truth. I think this worked well and led to a satisfying ending.

I received an advanced copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.

I ended up audiobooking this book after trying to read it and falling short, it really made the story come alive. So many twists and turns along the way

Trigger warnings for sexual assault and rape.

Not an easy read and it does move a little slow in the beginning, but it does grip you. I love that it's told in past and present tense and the added narration through the eyes of Rachel's true crime podcast. The story was bold and I enjoy the authors prose. I am interested in reading her other novels.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for providing me an ARC of this book. My apologies for taking so long to read it.

I absolutely loved 'The Escape Room' so when the new novel from Megan Goldin appeared on my radar I was very excited and knew I had to get it!

Rachel Krall, a popular true crime podcaster, travels to Neopolis, North Carolina to cover a rape trial in which the accused is the town's golden boy and local hero. Soon Rachel starts receiving letters from Hannah, asking for Rachel's help look into a crime her sister was a victim of 25 years earlier.

Told through 3 points of view (Rachel, Hannah and the podcast transcripts), Megan Goldin expertly weaves together these three narratives and investigations, into an intriguing, gripping and utterly unputdownable thriller. Although at times difficult to read because of the subject matter, this was a highly entertaining read. Definitely recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing a digital copy in return for an honest, unbiased review.

This. Was. So. Good.

I have had this one on my TBR list for WAY too long. The best news there, is that by the time I read it, there is a second book in the series, which I can guarantee won’t be waiting for me too long.

There have been a lot of mystery books coming out in the recent years with a podcast story line. This has that, but it was done in a clever way. There were multiple stories, but they way it was spread was not confusing at all. I was hooked.

I definitely would suggest this book.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Second time Reading July 2020 Review (4 Stars)
I have to say I enjoyed it a little more the second time around, and I had forgotten some of the twist. I still think the first part moved slowly, but the ending makes it worth the slow moving of the beginning. I know part of the ending because I remember it for the first time reading, but it was still really good. I really enjoyed it. I think this is a solid thriller.

First Review Read March 2020 (4 stars)

I found this book to move very slow for the first 200 pages, but then the last 150 pages had so much going on and fast moving. I did not see it ending like it did. It is a great thriller, and I really liked it. Also have to say I love the cover of this book. I won an arc of this book from a goodreads giveaway, but this review is 100% my own opinion. I want to re-read this before it comes out, and if I do I will update my review.

I loved this book! Thank you for the ARC. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that I wasn’t leaving reviews on netgalley and was solely sharing on Instagram. My apologies. Huge fan of this author! I actually received the tangible copy.