Having just finished book 1 Night Swim by Megan Goldin I was so excited to get a copy of Dark corners to review. We get to go back into Rachel’s world with a new mystery to solve. Unfortunately, this book did not work for me. I don’t know what happened to Rachel’s personality but it’s very different from book one and we hardly get any podcast vibes as well. Rachel is overly combative and makes it a very hard read.
She’s brought in to help the FBI with the case, and she expects a lot from the government, even though she is only a podcaster. I didn’t enjoy this book like I was hoping for.

This is my fourth book by Megan Goldin, and I consider them all five-star reads.

This book dives into the cutthroat world of social media influencers. Inmate Terrance Bailey was convicted of petty theft but is suspected of multiple killings. Popular influencer Maddison Logan had a brief meeting with Bailey at the prison. Then she disappeared. FBI Agent Joe Martinez asks Rachel Krall, a true crime podcaster, to meet with Bailey before his release. Rachel is known to find clues that the law enforcement personnel police often miss.

I loved the characters of Rachel and FBI Agent Joe Martinez. One character is completely unlikeable. There are several secondary characters that keep you guessing – who is good and who is bad? I love books like this. This was a slow burner, but once it took off, I could not put it down.

While this is the second book in the Rachel Krall series, it can easily be read as a standalone. It is a riveting psychological thriller.

I received an advance copy of the book. All the opinions expressed here are my own.

Dark Corners blew me away with how much I enjoyed it, turning out to be not at all what I expected, based on twists and turns alone.

This is an example of perfectly crafted thrill fest, with dead bodies, missing people, a criminal suspected of multiple similar killings about to be released from prison, influencers + shady characters aplenty. Its a rollercoaster ride of action, drama, and mystery and I read it all at once - you can’t set down a book this good.

No spoilers but I will say that I am now a cemented fan of @megangoldinauthor and this Rachel Krall series and I assure you, you want to be on this bandwagon as well.

Get this firmly in your pre-order, library hold, summer reading wish list baskets!

Thank you @stmartinspress for the copy!

Terrance Bailey is about to be released from prison following a sentence for breaking and entering. He is suspected of murdering six women as well but nothing has been proven. Maddison Logan, a social media influencer, visits him unexpectedly and later that same day she vanishes. The series main character Rachel Krall is asked by the FBI to assist in the search for Maddison.
This was a great thriller to read, fast-paced and kept me intrigued until the very end. It also touches on the subject of social media and the dangers of the Internet too. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

Huge Goldin fan here! Loved The Night Swim so much and was beyond excited to read this one! Sadly this one wasn’t for me. I found it to follow more of a police procedural style which isn’t really my thing. Looking forward to the next one!

Thank you so much NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my copy of Dark Corners by Megan Goldin.

Another great one from Megan Goldin. I was such a huge fan of The Night Swim and was so excited when I heard she was bringing back Rachel Krall! Loved the way this story unfolded and the connections made in the end! Definitely hope this isn’t the last we’ve hear of Rachel Krall!

Rachel Krall is a true crime podcaster who always seems to get dangerously involved in the crimes she's covering. In Dark Corners, we join her in Daytona, Florida, where an offer for an exclusive story may be more trouble than it's worth. Great twisty mystery that includes insights on social media influencers. Highly recommend clearing time for this one, because it's hard to put down.

Meh, this wasn't as good as the first one in the series honestly. Not as thrilling, surprising, or entertaining. Not one that I would recommend at all.

We were first introduced to true crime podcaster, Rachel Krall, in The Night Swim, where she proved the ability to uncover clues that most people overlook. When social media influencer Maddison Logan goes missing after visiting Terrance Bailey (a suspected serial killer) in prison, the FBI reaches out to Krall to help find the popular Maddison.

I highly enjoyed The Night Swim and was eager to pick this one up.

It was interesting to read a story set in the world of social media influencers. I enjoyed guessing throughout the book and getting (some) things right. I enjoyed reading about the characters and loved the connection between them.

Overall, I’d give this book a 3.5 out of 5 star rating just because I feel like it didn’t have the same captivating quality as The Night Swim. I wish the podcast element would have been used during the book rather than Rachel just picking up pieces of information to use later on. I’d be interested in seeing more from Rachel Krall, perhaps alongside a certain someone. ;)

Thank you to St.Martin’s Press and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Publication date: August 8, 2023

I picked this book because in the past I have read Megan Goldin books and really liked them. Dark Corners didnt disappoint either.

I read Midnight Swim which introduced Rachel Krall, where she works on closed/forgotten criminal cases via her Podcasts and this is the second book with Rachel Krall where she is called down to Florida by FBI , to help with disappearance of a famous influencer which may involve a serial killer. What follows is a interesting story with secrets and uncovered past.

The story is very interesting and though a bit dark at some points. I liked how the plot unfolded but by the end they were too many victims and too many names involved, which I lost track of. Thats the only downside of the story, for which it makes it a 4 star read.

This book was a RIDE. Loved seeing Rachel again—she was so good in Night Swim. It was unexpected to have the POV of the killer—but I liked it. Definitely put a spin on this slow burn thriller.

God I missed Rachel Krall, y'all! This is a slow burn mystery with the glorious return of podcast chapters. This time, we're focused on a mix of cold cases and recent murders of influencers - with the catch that the suspected perpetrator is currently imprisoned. The hunt is on for his partner, and it is TENSE. We also get perspectives of FBI Agent Joe Martinez and the aforementioned partner. It adds a lot of interest to the plot, especially because Joe is hot as HECK. I also enjoyed the dialog on social media and its corruption. I did predict the big twist, but it was still *so* well done and not what you'd usually expect. I'm not sure if Megan Goldin is planning to continue Rachel's stories, but I'd love to see another!

*Thank you to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

Review: I think it’s safe to say that this is my favorite book by Goldin! I loved Night Swim and I am happy that Rachel Krall is back in the picture!!! This one had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. My heart was racing so much that I’m pretty sure my dog caught onto it, as she started hovering! I loved the angle this book had about wanting to memorialize the victims instead of just talking about the murderer. I just loved everything about this book! Would definitely recommend and I am going to preorder this book so I have it on my shelf forever! Thank you @netgalley for the ARC!!

I grabbed a hold of this as a Read Now on Netgalley without hesitation. True from podcast, a murder, a social media influencer. It was a good read for sure.

This was very good! I like the stories about this FMC and this had good twists and turns throughout it. I appreciated getting POV of the killer - you don't get that in many thrillers.

#book39of2023 Dark Corners by Megan Goldin Holy Moly. I don’t know why I don’t read more mystery/suspense or thrillers. This. Was. A. Ride. Everytime I thought I had it figured out a clue would emerge that made me question myself. I love when stories do that. This is the second book in the Rachel Krall series, but I can attest to its ability to read as a stand-alone. Rachel’s character and career is established in her first book The Night Swim. She is a very well known true crime podcaster and is called to Florida by handsome FBI agent Joe Martinez promising an exclusive if she can help them uncover a mystery. Terrance Bailey is incarcerated for breaking and entering. He’s been there for six years and is looking forward to freedom in t minus two days. Unless the FBI and local police can discover evidence supporting their theory that he is a cold blooded serial killer biding his time until he can find his next victim. Rachel decides to stay after the weird encounter with Terrance Bailey which works out because of an influencer conference is taking place and she just happens to have been invited. She’s only interested in seeking out one influencer in particular. An influencer whose name came up in the investigation and an influencer who is now missing. Super creepy and suspenseful. I was at the edge of my seat and ignored almost all of my responsibilities to read on and find the villain. #kristalreads

A very big thank you to #NetGalley and #StMartinspress for an Advanced Readers eCopy.

Megan Goldin does it again! She continues to be one of my most recommended mystery authors. In Dark Corners, Rachel Krall (The Night Swin) is re-introduced as a popular podcaster who is well known for finding out the truth. The FBI is investigating a missing person and they call Rachael into the investigation after finding out she potentially has ties to an inmate that could be involved in the case. Rachael ends up staying at a hotel throughout the investigation where Buzzcon is going on (an influencer conference) as deranged and chilling events unravel.

I enjoyed how the author detailed the underbelly of the influencer world and depicted the lies, rivalry, politics and the long hours spent behind the scenes that goes into creating content.

The timing of this novel was pretty good, too. It kept me intrigued and guessing what was next.

I’d definitely recommend this one!

I read The Night Swim a few years back and really enjoyed it: the small town setting, the transcripts of the true crime podcast covering the trial, and Rachel’s character. It all came together so well and I was stoked when I learned that a sequel was coming.

What I liked about DARK CORNERS: The setting at the influencer convention was different and I liked the idea of it being the basis where Rach did her true crime podcaster thing. I also liked the cold case and present day case elements and was so curious about how they would come together.

What didn’t really work for me: I was hoping for the podcast elements to be similar to those in The Night Swim and was a bit bummed that there was less to those sections. DARK CORNERS also felt a little one dimensional to me and I ended up feeling like it was lacking in the thrills department.

Dark Corners explores the intersection of the social media influencer world + true crime. Rachel Krall, who we first see in The Night Swim, is back investigating the disappearance of a social media influencer, Madisson. Madisson goes missing after she visits a convict who is about to get out of prison. Personal preference -- I wasn't as interested in reading about social media influencers as I thought I would be. I was really more here for the crime portion of the novel. Reading about influencers felt as superficial as watching them on TikTok, however -- I love Megan's writing, her books fly so fast, and she wrapped up all her plot lines in the end which matters for me.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this second book in this series. I really like the main character. I love how author put the title into the storyline. This story had me engaged through story. Love had a little bit of everything in the story. Highly recommend!