I’m excited that Megan Goldin decided to write another Rachel Krall story, and I hope she continues and makes it a long series.

Interesting plot, and I learned a lot about influencers on social media. I liked the bit of romance that developed in the story. The Daytona police department was a bit over the top in my opinion, but it didn’t disrupt the story. The ending was awesome and not what I saw coming.

Ms. Goldin is an excellent writer, and I highly recommend any reader check out all her books.

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The second installment of the Rachel Krall series is coming soon and I’m thrilled to say that it is even better than the first!! I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump lately but I flew through this one in less than a day.

As the star of a huge podcast, Rachel has gained so much fame that even the FBI is calling her in for help. This call leaves her flying to Florida to speak with a soon-to-released prisoner linked to the disappearance of a well known social media influencer. Against the wishes of the FBI, Rachel chooses to investigate by going undercover at Buzzcon, a glamorous content creator convention, but she quickly finds herself under the watchful eye of a serial killer.

This story was brilliantly plotted and it really kept me on my toes; however, Rachel’s character is the true star of the show. I absolutely love her confidence, wit, and, above all else, her big heart. This book also introduces some wonderful supporting characters, who add extra complexity and a touch of romance. Mystery/thriller lovers, be sure to pre-order or pick up this book on August, 8th 2023!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an e-galley of this engrossing book!

This is Megan Goldin’s second novel following Rachel Krall, a true crime podcaster. This story takes place within the world of influencers, which makes for a very interesting group of people. A missing influencer, combined with a murderer being released from prison, give Rachel a first-hand look into an active investigation. This was an interesting, quick read that had some obvious clues along with plenty of misdirects and smaller mysteries throughout.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. (via Netgalley)

4.5 stars. Another great read from this author and a good addition to the series. It was fast paced, leading me to read it in one sitting waiting to see how the twists played out.

Absolutely couldn’t put down this thriller and was so mad that I had to work which cut into my reading time!! This was creepy and intense and I’ve already been telling other people about how good this series is. I already can’t wait until Ms Goldin comes out with her next book!!

Maddison Logan, an influencer makes a visit to Terence Bailey in jail. Terence is about to be released from prison but is a suspected serial killer. When Maddison goes missing, the FBI turns over all levels trying to find her including demanding Rachel come to Florida. Rachel is a famous podcaster and Terence wrote her name in a message to Maddison. Although Rachel has no info about what is happening, she gets pulled into the case and begins helping the FBI in their investigation. But has Rachel put herself in danger from a madman?

Thank you St Martins and Megan Goldin for sending me a copy via NetGalley so I could read it prior to publication. I was so excited about this opportunity because I’ve loved some of her other books! This one met my expectations and I’ll definitely continue to read her books!!

Dark Corners is the follow up to The Night Swim and is the second book in the Rachel Krall series. While I highly recommend the first book, it is not necessary to have read it before reading this one. That’s a nice plus. Like the first book, the main character here is Rachel Krall, journalist and podcaster. She is a strong, independent woman who is a very likable person. While not all the characters are likable or pleasant, I do think they are well written.

This time the mystery doesn’t seem to be as dark as in the first book; but, for the most part, it is absorbing and many faceted. It kept me wanting to find out what was going to happen next. And, things were happening quickly. There wasn’t much down time in the book. Perhaps that’s why it wasn’t until after I finished the book that I started realizing there were a few plot holes. However, I enjoyed the story enough that I really don’t care about them.

One of my favorite things about this series is that occasionally one of Rachel’s podcasts will show up. I like the feeling of leaving the story and actually listening to her; perhaps even hovering above the book. These occasional podcasts combine well with the chapters that are other Points of View that we also experience.

There is much to like about this book and I will definitely be looking forward to more by this author, especially in this series. I really hope Rachel and Joe are at the beginning of a long relationship. Just don’t rush them!

My copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review it.

As a Megan Goldin stan, I have to say this book was not what I hoped for it to be. I loved Rachel Krall in The Night Swim and was so excited to see this character turn into a series, but this book was unexpected. The concept of influencers and social media is absolutely a hot topic, but because of that, anything that tries to feel "current" quickly becomes outdated. The thrill aspect that is normally in Goldin's books is missing here. I hope Rachel Krall gets a Book 3, with a totally different setting.

Podcaster Rachel Krall from The Night Swim is back in Megan Goldin’s newest thriller Dark Corners! I honestly LOVED The Night Swim and at the end of the book, I felt like Rachel’s character would be great in a sequel or series. So I was super excited to receive an ARC of Megan Goldin’s newest book and to see that Rachel was returning as the main character!

This book follows Rachel as she is invited by the FBI to consult on a case involving a suspected killer about to be released from prison and an influencer who disappeared after visiting him in prison.

What I liked: This was a super quick read and I really couldn’t wait to see how it ended! I enjoyed reading more about Rachel and her podcast as she tried to assist the FBI’s investigation on her own terms. I liked that the podcast episodes were weaved in in short chapters throughout the story. Many times these episodes referenced a new aspect of the case, which made me anxious to read the next chapter and find out what was going on. I also liked Rachel’s interactions with Joe who was the FBI special agent in charge of the case. I feel like the author did a really good job of making you think you knew what was going on, but then slowly revealing the truth at the end.

What I Didn’t Like: I wasn’t a huge fan of the detailed descriptions of the influencers’ activities at the conference. I understand that the influencer aspect was a key component to the plot, but I found myself rolling my eyes at the over the top behavior of some of the influencers. And I honestly wonder if influencers would act that way in real life. I also guessed one of the main “twists” pretty early in the story.

Overall, this was a great read! I highly recommend it, especially if you enjoyed The Night Swim. I’m also hoping that the quick ending (and some of the loose ends that were left hanging) means that we will see more of Rachel in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book!

This book is the second in a mystery series with a true crime podcaster as the main character. I loved this one so much! I am a true crime fan and I often listen to podcasts involving crime. The book is set in Florida, with an internet influencer conference as the background. There were many twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I really enjoyed the interactions between the podcaster and an FBI agent. I hope to see him in the next book! I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good thriller.

The Night Swim was my favorite read of 2022 so imagine my surprise when I started reading Dark Corners and realized it was BOOK TWO. Yes, I had no idea going into this that it was the second book two the Rachel Krall series. This is why sometimes I really need to read a synopsis 🤣🙈
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Anyways, yesssssss!!! Book two seriously did not disappoint! Rachel was even more of a badass in this one. I just love that she sticks to her grounds when she knows there's a good story. Dark Corners is another psychological thriller that will keep you guessing right up until the very last page. You may think you have the entire story figured out, but chances are, you're wrong (atleast I was anyways). Absolutely loved this one, loved the storyline, LOVED the little romance, basically loved everything.

I was a bit nervous when I saw they were turning Rachel from Night Swim into a series, because Megan Goldie’s books are always so unique and unexpected- but if anything, this book is even fresher than the first, which was already one of my favorites.

Part True crime podcaster turned sleuth, part procedural, the story takes quite a few dips and turns that are unexpected. Also, loved the bee-torturing antagonist. Every part of this book was fun and I am eagerly looking forward to the next one.

I was PUMPED when I learned of a new Rachel Krall book. In the continuation of The Night Swim's lead Rachel Krall's story, we have a disappearance of a social media influencer, convicted thief who's suspected of murder's pending release, and a new podcast! Dark Corners starts with Rachel being called by the FBI in order to meet with Terrence Bailey, a suspected murderer who's about to be released from prison. Why? Well a few days ago he met with social media influencer Maddison Logan and now she's missing. Rachel gets thrown into this mess while also going 'undercover' at an influencer conference nearby. Rumors are spreading regarding Maddison and a few other key influencers. Rachel might end up learning too much and getting herself into trouble!
 
Overall I enjoyed this follow-up to The Night Swim. While it wasn't as strong of a story, I had a lot of fun reading it. We also had a random romance subplot that I surprisingly really enjoyed. I'm hoping this means we get more Rachel Krall books in the future!

Absolutely nothing better than finding out one of your favorite books is getting a surprise sequel! Goldin is a great author and I really enjoyed The Escape Room, Stay Awake, and The Night Swim. Rachel from The Night Swim is a great protagonist and I was eager to get more of her. While you don’t need to read The Night Swim to enjoy this one, you definitely would be doing yourself a disservice. I enjoyed the first book a lot more, but this was a solid mystery thriller that did not shy away from very dark themes. I liked the addition of a romantic interest, which is new to me from this author, and it added some nice relief. Something really unique about Dark Corners is that we know who the antagonist is from the very beginning and I loved getting to see inside his mind. This was easy to binge and I liked the writing style. Maybe my least favorite book from Goldin but still a worthy read!

“The scariest monster is the one who hides in plain sight.”

Thank you to St. Martin’s Publishing Group and NetGalley for sending me an ARC of Dark Corners! When I unexpectedly received an email containing this book, I jumped for joy! Megan Goldin has easily became a reliable choice for unputdownable thrillers on my Kindle/bookshelf. In Dark Corners, Rachel Krall, who we previously met in The Night Swim, is summoned to Florida by the FBI to speak with a suspected serial killer. Everything is not what it seems as Rachel works to untangle several threads revolving around the disappearance of a social media influencer among other girls in the community. The mystery within Dark Corners is layered and engaging, keeping me wanting more due to the pacing and short chapters.

Unfortunately, this one didn’t quite work for me as well as Goldin’s previous works, but it was still a good 3.5 star read. Between a lack of character development from the first book and a unnecessarily inserted romantic subplot, it left me wanting more of the Rachel (and Pete) that we got in the first book.

First off, thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for providing me this ARC and I am voluntarily leaving my review!

I’ve read a few books now by Megan Goldin that I’ve really liked and this was no different! I enjoyed this one a lot and flew through it pretty quickly. Even though it’s not necessary to read Night Swim before this, that book introduces you to Rachel Krall, the main character in this book, who is a famous true crime podcaster on a mission to discover the truth on what happened to a popular social media influencer who disappeared after visiting an alleged serial killer. In this book, Rachel is forced to confront the dangers that lurk in the dark corners of the Internet which is pretty creepy. This was a great mystery/suspense and I would highly recommend adding this to your TBR for when it releases in August!

I really enjoyed the night swim so I was excited to jump into this one and it didn’t disappoint. While I guessed the twist pretty early on I still really enjoyed the story line and mystery of the book! Overall this was definitely worth the read and I hope the author continues with the Rachel Krall series! Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Publishing for the ARC.

Dark Corners is the second installment in the Rachel Krall series and it did not disappoint! The story has so many pieces to it and it was great how it all came together at the end, all while leaving you guessing throughout the book.

The only thing I would change is how much recapping happened in the chapters. You would read a chapter, and the beginning of the next chapter rehashed what you just read. It got better in the end, but it felt like filler. Otherwise I really enjoyed this book and the storyline. Definitely recommend and can't wait for future books in the series!

Thanks St. Martin's Publishing Group for this copy in exchange for my honest review

I had The Night Swim for such a long time before reading it and was so mad at myself for putting it off when I finally read it because it was phenomenal! Since then, I’ve read anything Goldin puts out and recommended her books to everyone so when I saw Dark Corners I jumped on it!….

First off Rachel Krall is back and even better! The storyline is addictive! I read it in a single day. Rachel goes to meet an inmate suspected of being a serial killer before he’s due to be released… what follows is twists and turns on each page! Dynamic characters and interesting plot twists. Can’t wait to get a physical copy of this in my hands!

Dark Corners is an intriguing mystery following Rachel Krell, a true crime podcaster, as she is pulled into the investigation of a missing social media influencer and involved in that case's possible ties to several murders from 6 year ago.

The story maintained a nice level of suspense, with big revelations carefully spaced out to keep the plot moving forward at a measured but unrelenting pace. The clashing worlds of influencers, true crime podcasts, and an FBI investigation made for a tense tale full of unexpected twists, turns, and glimpses into the darker side of lives that are seemingly perfect at first glance. I didn't find the ending quite as clever and surprising as with past Goldin books, but the resolution did provide answers to all my questions and teased at a possible continuation of the main character's stories.

I was so excited to discover Dark Corners featured podcaster Rachel Krall from Night Swim, one of my favorite thrillers I read 2021. It didn't disappoint and was an engrossing, twisty second entry in what will hopefully be an ongoing series.

I was so excited when I heard that Megan Goldin was bringing back Rachael Krall for another book. I was even more excited when I was given the opportunity to read the book early!! Dark Corners is the second book to feature true crime podcaster Rachael Krall. Her first, The Night Swim, is such a wonderful book, and Dark Corners is equally wonderful! There is so much to unravel in this story. A missing social media influencer, a potential serial killer getting out of jail, and so much more but I don’t want to risk giving anything away. Just make sure you don’t have any plans once you start reading because you won’t want to stop until you have finished. Which is what I did at 3:00 AM! I really hope that there will be more stories of Rachel Krall to come. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!! Mark your calendars for August 8, 2023 to pick up your copy of Dark Corners!!