I really loved Megan Goldin's first story about Rachel Krall, a true crime podcaster. This one was good, too-but still loved the first one better. This one took me a while to get into, but about 40% in, I could not put it down. Rachel is asked by the FBI to talk to a prisoner about a missing woman. The prisoner is just about to be released, and the FBI and police believe he had a hand in some murders that occurred before he went to jail. They are trying to pin him down and keep him from being released. There are a lot of twists and turns in this story--I could not guess some of the connections and twists, so that made for a fun ride. I will continue reading about Rachel Krall if the author writes more!

really good book and kept me on my on my toes of what would happen. really enjoyed the characters and their journey and would read this author again.

When podcast host Rachel Krall is asked by the FBI to fly to Florida, she's immediately on the next flight. With seemingly no connection to the case, the FBI is ready to let her go until another young girl disappears. When convicted criminal, Terance Bailey, mentions Rachel's name during a visit with a famous influencer, everyone is puzzled at the connection. An influencer, felon, and true crime podcast host? With seemingly no connections? When said influencer disappears, the FBI has no choice but to ask Rachel to step in and help. Working together, the pieces of the crime start to fall into place and reveal a history no one saw coming.

Another win by Megan Goldin. I LOVE Rachel's character. She's raw, real, and honest and I love that she has a love interest in the book. I can't wait for another story with her as the lead!

"Dark Corners" by Megan Goldin takes the suspenseful world of investigative podcaster Rachel Krall to a new level. Goldin's exploration of the influencer culture is a timely and thought-provoking aspect of the book. Goldin keeps her cards close to her chest and strategically lays out red herrings to keep readers in a perpetual state of confusion. When she finally throws all her cards onto the table, you'll find yourself appreciating the expertly crafted suspense that leaves no room for error. Special Agent Joe Martinez's inclusion adds a compelling dynamic to the investigative team. Martinez's character adds depth to the story, both in terms of romance and investigative prowess, and I genuinely hope he becomes a permanent fixture in the series.

Megan Goldin has proven herself to be a master of suspense, and I can't wait to see where she takes Rachel Krall next. If you're looking for a suspense novel that keeps you guessing and delves into the dark corners of both the internet and the human psyche, "Dark Corners" is a must-read that promises a thrilling and thought-provoking experience.

I LOVED this book! I listened to it on audio nonstop for a day and couldn’t bring myself to pause.

I love the podcast clips intertwined with the storyline and I appreciated how they all became connected!

Five stars from me!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Dark Corners" by Megan Goldin and would give it a solid 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating. This gripping mystery/suspense/thriller had me hooked from the very beginning. The combination of a podcaster, a serial killer, and a missing social media influencer made for a compelling storyline that kept me eagerly turning the pages.

One of the standout features of the book was its well-crafted and complex characters, with Rachel being a particular favorite. Goldin's writing is impeccable, and the narrative flows seamlessly, making it hard to put the book down. I especially appreciated the interspersed podcast chapters, which added an intriguing layer to the story.

I would wholeheartedly recommend "Dark Corners" to fellow suspense and mystery enthusiasts. Special thanks to #NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Megan Goldin for providing me with an ARC of this book. My opinions are entirely my own and given voluntarily.

I absolutely loved The Night Swim when I read it a few years ago and had no idea a sequel was in the works! Dark Corners can be read as a standalone, but I wouldn’t pass up reading The Night Swim first. As a big fan of true crime, I loved the podcast element featured in the books but definitely wish more of the transcripts had been included in Dark Corners! Also I don’t know what it is about books with short chapters but it always makes me read so much faster. Loved the fast pace of this book and the twists were so good! Rachel Krall is probably one of my all time favorite characters. She’s so intelligent, strong, and incredibly clever! If you’re looking for a twisty thriller, add this one to your TBR immediately. Thank you so much to St. Martin’s Press, Megan Goldin, and NetGalley for my gifted e-ARC!

I hope it won't be as long for the next adventure of Rachael Krall and new possibilities. I enjoyed the book and her previous books but all those influencers and their shenanigans were not my favorite part of the story. The story is intricately woven around the influencers, Rachael-a podcaster, the FBI agent Martinez, a soon to be released from jail man with a questionable criminal history along with snatches from the real killer and other affected parties. A lot of people to keep up with and all the events happen over a few days time. It will keep you reading into the night. Keep pushing through the detail, you'll finally make it to an ending. Good read. I was provided an advanced reader copy of this book but was under no obligation to provide a review. The opinions expressed are my own. Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book.

I devoured The Night Swim three years ago, about podcaster / journalist Rachel Krall. I was excited that Megan Goldin was continuing her story in a second book with a new case to follow.

Dark Corners was a slow build up of these various people and stories that you knew were connected but we’re trying right along Rachel to figure it out. Around 75% I feel like the dots were connecting and I could not put the book down.

I hope this series continues and continues because I am not done reading about Rachel and all her podcasts (and maybe a glimpse of Joe too!).

Thank you for Netgalley for the ARC of this book!

I read this while also listening to an audiobook version and it really added to the experience of the book! While I could tell the parts that had been changed in the published copy, I did find the small changes (mainly wording or adding more details) I noticed defintely helped clarify some things that may have left the reader confused or not understanding what was happening completely.

I cannot recall if I read Night Swim by the author, but even though this is the second book with Rachel Krall, I did not find I was missing out too much from not reading/remembering Night Swim. I enjoyed the twists and turns and the social media conference was so relevant to all these TikTok and Instagram influencers you see everywhere. I found I was kept on my toes trying to figure out exactly what was going on and who was the actual bad guy. Defintely recommend to any thriller fan out there!

Rachel Krall, host of a popular true crime podcast is enlisted by the FBI to look for Maddison Logan, an influencer who goes missing after visiting suspected serial killer Terence Bailey in prison. Although the beginning was somewhat intriguing, this one was all over the place. I found myself wondering how it would all tie together and by the middle I just did not care. Thanks to NetGalley & St. Martin’s for the free copy in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, you do not need to read The Night Swim before opening up this book. I read The Night Swim years ago, forgot what happened and was still able to enjoy this book.

Second of all, I loveddddd the influencer aspect of this book. As a book influencer myself it made me appreciate our little corner of the Internet more because this can be a wild and competitive field to be in when you really look at it. I thought it was all really well written as well as eye opening.

Next, I enjoyed this book! The mystery wasn’t exactly a mystery for me and I wish we got more clarity on the “why” aspect, but I still enjoyed learning about what was happening towards the end. I don’t feel the romance was necessary, but it was sweet at the end of the book.

I did the audio of this one and I enjoyed the theatrical aspect of the podcast parts of the book. I actually preferred listening to this one rather than reading it!

While I am not a fan about books about Influencers this one actually worked for me.

I LOVE the audiobook narrator for Rachel and the audiobooks are done so freaking well it literally ups the book level for me.

I figured out the Major plot twist pretty early on but the rest of the twists were surprises so that is a plus.

I only hope we get more Rachel Krall books because I am loving them.

This was the sequal I didn't know I needed! I was content with Night Swim being a one and done story, but I'm so glad Goldin brought us back Rachel Krall in another twisty mystery! I absolutely loved the podcast bits, but also just loved watching Rachel do her thing and get the info she needs without pretending more than she has to to be someone she isn't. I was also very into the little romance situation between her and Joe. I'm kinda hoping we get another book that featuring them both, even if it's without the romance, because just their working chemistry was great! All in all, this was another great read from a favorite author!

We're back with Rachel Krall in Dark Corners after we met her and her True Crime podcast back in The Night Swim!

Ehh, this was so-so. I remember gobbling up The Night Swim years ago and I just didn't get the same vibes with her second story. Rachel felt like a completely different character than who we met in her original story and lacked common sense in to many situations this go around. I saw a review that said Rachel needed a Snickers bar and they were definitely not wrong 😂

This was a decent enough thriller, but after years of reading this genre it takes a lot more for me to hoist a 4 or even 5 star review. Dark Corners had a good amount of clues and twists, but sometimes it felt like it too a bit too long to get to the point. You almost need a notebook on the side while reading to make sure you have all the side characters straight because many plot points were planted and forgotten for chapters on end. Would I read another book in this series? Maybe, but we'll have to see if the author can create a captivating enough premise!

True Crime podcasting in books is something that appears to be happening a lot lately, and I understand why. I was afraid this may feel like something I've read before, but Goldin puts a unique enough spin on it to make me keep turning pages. I enjoyed every second!

i really enjoyed THE NIGHT SWIM and was excited to see how rachel’s podcast and story continued in the sequel. rachel is still a very likable main character, as was the main investigator joe. the book ended with room for more cases in the future for rachel to solve (aka more books in the series?!).

this thriller was definitely unlike others i’ve read. it moves quickly and jumps around between characters and separate plots that ultimately connect. it didn’t really shock me or have any crazy plot twists. i also don’t love reading about social media/influencers, so that piece of the story didn’t do it for me. i was surprised that her podcast didn’t feel to play as big of a part in the plot this time around either. overall, i preferred THE NIGHT SWIM over DARK CORNERS and STAY AWAKE!

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This is the Mystery Suspense, and this is the second book in the Rachel Krall series. I have read the first book in this series before picking up this book, but I think you could read this book as a standalone. If you do read this book as a standalone you will miss the backstory of the main character in this series Rachel. The mystery in this book had me pulled into. I really loved getting to know Rachel better. I also loved how this book shows how influencer are fake. I listening to the audiobook of this book, and I really liked the narrator. I was kindly provided an e-copy and an e-audiobook of this book by the publisher (St. Martin's Press) or author (Megan Goldin) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

This is one of those types of books that you can read in a day or two. In the style of a crime-solving tv show or podcast, a mystery is laid out and clues given with a resolution by the end of the episode. The "star" of this story is Rachel Krall, a true crime podcaster. She is undercover for the FBI to help them locate a social media influencer who disappeared. If you can suspend your disbelief for a bit, this isn't a bad premise. It will appeal to the reader who is familiar with the influencer lifestyle (though you don't have to be) and all that goes with it, from the popular conferences to the cutthroat competition for the most followers. This isn't PG-13 content, however; there are some disturbing scenes within this book. You'll be taken inside a maximum-security prison to get up close and personal with the last person to see the victim. These are the scenes that set the pace for a creepy and sinister story. I thought Goldin did a good job of writing interesting characters who contributed to the story nicely. Everything had a purpose and it was wrapped up nicely.