Rachel Krall is back, or for me, here for the first time. While a sequel to The Night Swim, this can be read as a stand-alone (I did it!)-- the author did a great job explaining references to the first book!

An interesting premise and I really enjoyed the incorporation of podcasts, especially since they are so common today--especially in the age of social media.

I did think the police procedural aspect was a little far fetched/not realistic.

Sorry but this book just wasn't for me. Too much about social influencers And podcasts, which I found kind of boring. Just not my type of story, so it wasn't was interesting as the authors previous books.

The Night Swim had me begging for more Rachel Krall and I was so excited to get this #arc from @netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

There are so many different elements in this book, yet somehow Goldin is able to fit them all together.

The characters are well put together from good to bad and the bad is really bad (meaning evil not bad writing).

I kinda had a few things figured out throughout the book but it didn’t stop me from wanting the reveal. Which by the way, the reveal was very well paced. It didn’t drag or leave me wanting more.

Hoping that there is more Rachel Krall in the future!

Solid 3 star Thriller. Did it blow me away? no. Did I still enjoy it? yeah. Our friend Rachel is back, although she annoyed me more this time around. This book was just Rachels POV which was fine but I enjoy more than one POV or podcast transcripts thrown in . There was a lot going on in this book and sometimes I felt like the author was trying to throw pasta at the wall to see what would stick.. It just seemed like a lot of filler. I did enjoy the influencer aspect but i dont think that will be everyone's cup of tea.

3/5

I really enjoyed this one! It was a page turner of a book. I thought the main character was very relatable and I loved how the book delved into the social media world and all the trappings of that world. There were lots of twists and connections uncovered as the story progressed, which I love. I think thriller fans in general will enjoy this book, especially fans of Riley Sager and Sarah Pearse.

Rachal Krall is a true crime podcaster that has through her social channels revealed that some crimes are not what you expect and have found some individuals to be innocent. Rachel gets a call from the FBI asking her to immediately come to Florida and she has no clue why. After arriving she finds out she is about to talk to a gentleman who is about to get out of prison but the police think he is a serial killer. As Rachel speaks to this man she realizes something isnt right and to look deeper. With Rachel looking into the crimes the police start to get nervous about this man being let out of prison on parole. Through Rachel and her less than trusting attitude truths are revealed, feeling are explored, and the evils of being an "influencer" is discovered.

This was extremely captivating from the beginning. There was something about the phone call from the FBI that made me want to read more. The writing was very well done and I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I read a lot of mystery and thriller books and the ending in this book was nothing short of shocking. I thought I had it figured out and apparently was very wrong! Highly suggest reading this book as Megan Goldin is an up and coming star in the mystery/thriller genre!

I love a good thriller. Add in a social media component and it becomes extremely relatable to present day. I loved the main character, Rachel. I was immediately sucked in to the story and was shocked at all the ups and downs. I loved the other main characters and how the book bounces between each point of view. The entire story was a thrill ride and although there weren't a ton of unexpected surprises it was fantastically written. I haven't read previous books from this author and now I need to- I've gone through and started requesting them from Libby!

The Night Swim is one of my favorites. Dark Corners this is a solid thriller with some good twists and turns, just not as good as the first. I like that the book followed the same podcast host as Night Swim while providing a complete fresh mystery. I didn't care much for the influencer aspect, especially since it didn't play a big role in the end ultimately. The conference was too much of a cliche for me to take seriously. Overall, if you are a Megan Goldin fan, you will enjoy our main character Rachel in this sequel. Just don't expect it to be at the same level as the Night Swim

I loved this book so much! It kept me on my toes and wanting more! Megan Golden needs to write more books asap!

So happy to be back in the Rachel Krall universe! I loved everything about this. It felt different than the first book but in a good way. This time it was less about her true crime podcast and more of her investigating alongside the FBI. I really enjoyed the premise with the influencer conference and I liked how everything got neatly resolved in the end. Her relationship with the FBI agent was a fun bonus and I hope there’s more books about the two of them in the future.

Megan Goldin has done it again! I loved the first Rachel Krall novel, The Night Swim, but this second book in the series was even better, if that’s possible. Rachel goes undercover at an influencer conference at a fancy Florida hotel to investigate the disappearance of a travel vlogger, Madison Logan, when she accidentally becomes the target of a serial killer. Dark Corners was gripping, suspenseful, and kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire book. Rachel is a fabulous character and this book introduced a love interest for her in FBI agent, Joe Martinez. I finished this book in less than two days, so if you are looking for an engrossing thriller, pick it up!

I fall in love a little bit more with Megan Goldin with each book that she writes in this series in that it makes me want to check out other things by her. Rachel Krall is peak entertainment of a character to follow and that is what makes this a good thriller to me.

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I did not realize it was the 2nd book in a series thankfully that had absolutely no impact as I did not feel like I was missing the backstory of Rachel the main character. My only concern about the book is that when it switches between chapters that are part of the podcast and chapters that are storyline. I read this book on my kindle and it wasn’t until a few chapters in that I realized the font changed and while this book was an advanced copy I do hope it was distinguishable when the final copy is released.

When Rachel Krall gets a phone call from the FBI asking her to meet up with a prisoner that’s soon to be released, her first inclination is to say no. But her curiosity gets the better of her and she goes. When she finds out that the last and only person (an influencer named Madison) to ever visit Terence Bailey has gone missing, she’s more than interested in the case, but the FBI no longer wants her involved. Taking matters into her own hands, Rachel uses a fake account and joins the influencer convention at a nearby hotel. What she finds is interesting, but where is Madison? When another influencer is fished out of the river one morning, Rachel is quickly questioned being the last one seen with him at the hotel. What exactly is going on? Is Terence responsible for the deaths of six women? Does he have an accomplice on the outside that knows the whereabouts of Madison, or does one of the influencers want her out of the picture? Goldin gives us an intriguing look into the world of social influencers and it’s not all fun and games. A fast paced read that keeps us on our toes. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Rachel Krall was curious as to why the FBI wanted to talk to her, especially why they were taking her to Florida to talk to a convicted prisoner who was scheduled to be released in just a few days. Joe Martinez, the FBI agent directing the investigation, was being less than forthcoming about the reasons behind the sudden interview, and Rachel was annoyed. Terrence Bailey, the prisoner in question, was suspected of murdering several young women, although there was no evidence linking him to any of the murders. When Rachel, the host of a popular podcast about controversial crimes, visited Terry, he hoped that she would be able to bring attention to his situation and have the ruling reversed. Instead, the visit created more questions than answers.

I enjoyed Rachel’s adventures in Florida as she navigated the influencers’ convention, subtly interviewed the most popular players, and, oh, yeah, helped solve a crime that had puzzled police for years. Not being of the TikTok generation, I was amazed at how little someone has to do to be famous. Other people really want to see you making a spinach smoothie? Anyway, I like Rachel. I like her strength, her intelligence, and her vulnerability. Rachel is believable, Rachel is real, and I want to read more about Rachel.

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After having read and enjoyed Night Swim recently, I was excited to read the second book in the series.

Rachel Krall is a popular podcaster of a true crime series. She gets called by the FBI to help with the disappearance of a social media influencer. Rachel goes undercover to a convention of influencers to try to figure out what happened.

Honestly, this book was just not for me.

I struggled to stay interested in this story. Although it had fast pacing, I just wasn't interested in the content.

I'm usually interested in social media and podcast stories. There wasn't a whole lot of podcast notes like there was in the first book. The idea of sneaking into a convention was interesting. However, I feel that if you know anything about influencers, nothing new was introduced or added.

I also feel like we didn't get to see the same Rachel. She butts heads with everyone the entire book. In fact, she lets her guard down enough to get kidnapped.

She has no idea who sends a car to her hotel to pick her up. She assumes it's one of the detectives. Common sense tells you to not get into a car you didn't order and don't know where it comes from. Further, from working with the FBI, I can't believe as a reader that she wouldn't check that out.

Finally, can we please lay off the fact that the serial killer smells bad? There are people who have actual conditions that contribute to scent. I felt like this was one of the biggest descriptors of the character and I had an issue with it.

Before reading Dark Corners, I was hit or miss with Megan Goldin. It's going to be awhile before I pick up another one of her books.

Thank you to NetGalley for the free copy. I am leaving my unbiased review voluntarily.

The night Swim was one of the first mysteries I read a few years ago. I really enjoyed it, so there was no question if I would pick this up.

The set up was interesting and intriguing. Sadly it just missed something for me. Still an okay read.

Many thanks to my friends at @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the #gifted copies of this book.

Looking for a totally easy pool read? That’s exactly what this book provided as I lounged in the heat, drenched in sunscreen.

When a popular infuencer goes missing, podcaster Rachel Krall joins investigators to uncover the truth.

🎧 I queued this one up on audio and found the fast-paced storyline and full cast narration an easy escape. With podcast episodes interspersed and the addition of extra sound effects (chairs scraping, doors opening), this format worked well for me.

While I was drawn into the storyline, it’s important to note that there’s little to no mystery found here. The killer is identified from the very beginning. The slow unfolding focuses on the connection between the characters and the serial killer. And as such, the plotline loses its primary capacity for tension and thrill. And yet, it still entertained.

Much of the story revolves around the world of mega-influencers. Snobbery and fakeness are on full display. I found this interesting, but much like the BuzzCon scene, I also found it lacking depth.

But the biggest drawback to this storyline for me was the impulsive relationship between Krall and the FBI agent. It didn’t feel organic, nor did it add to the overall premise of the storyline.

This wasn’t exactly what I expected of my first read by Goldin. But even with those qualms, the audiobook’s added features kept me hanging on and easily entertained.

Knowing how widely Goldin is loved in the community; I will be anticipating her next read.

The 2nd installment of the Rachel Krall series by Megan Goldin did not disappoint. Very fast paced with edge of your seat thrills and a little romance for Rachel this time. As someone who lives in Florida I enjoyed the setting. The Buzzcon scenes were just hilarious. Buzzcon and its attendees were so out there but you know its probably a pretty accurate description. I look forward to book 3 and what is next for Rachel Krall.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book for my honest review.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick. Our library purchased and our patrons have been checking out and and enjoying the book. I see it is a popular book club choice as well we hope to have more oppurtinies to support authors like them