Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy for my opinion.
Let me say that I really liked this alot. I don't understand the influencer world, but it sounds exhausting! This was a good mystery where you thought it was going to go one way, but ended up another. I like Rachel and Joe, would really like to see them again. Read it, I think you will enjoy it

I absolutely devoured this one. I loved Goldin’s previous books and had high hopes for this new release. My hopes were rewarded because this was so good. I even loved the romance thrown in there which I don’t always like with mystery/thrillers.

An incredible story that I loved every single page of. An intense and thought-out storyline that keeps the reader engaged throughout the story. This will become a fan favorite of Megan Goldin and it's a sequel to Night Swim. I loved both Night Swim and Dark Corners. You do not need to read Night Swim to read Dark Corners, however, I would encourage you to read both as they are both incredible reads.

A great summer thriller. You won't want to miss this one. Thank you to Netgalley for my advanced copy. I truly enjoyed it.

DARK CORNERS By Megan Goldin

Thank you to St Martin's Press & NetGalley for the e-arc! I loved STAY AWAKE and THE NIGHT SWIM, so I knew I'd love this book too!

SUMMARY:
Rachel is about to take a break from her true-crime podcast, but the FBI persuades her to fly to Florida to discuss a current investigation, in exchange for a podcast exclusive once the case is closed. A suspected serial-killer is about to be released from prison and the FBI want to know why he and an Instagram-famous influencer met and why they mentioned her name. Rachel is thrown into a social-media convention and the middle of a case, whether or not she wanted to be.

MY THOUGHTS:
I know I've said I'm over the podcasts in thrillers, but I think this book gets a pass because THE NIGHT SWIM was one of the first podcast books I read and this is a sequel. (You could read this as a stand alone, you don't need to read the first one before!)

I thought this book was super fun and I loved the insta-famous plot line! It was particularly appropriate as I read this book while on vacation and took photos for my not so insta-famous bookstagram. 🤗

It was easy to follow and I loved how everything came together! I'm 100% team Rachel and Joe! I hope there will be more from them.

Megan Goldwin has quickly become one of my favorite authors. She knows how to draw the reader in right from the first page. Although this one was not my favorite it is still a very compelling read and one I will be recommending. A huge thank you to St. Martin's Press and to NetGalley for the ARC.

I loved this! I loved the mystery, and the influencer storyline. Rachel is such a great character, and I love her investigative personality. There are so many twists in this one, and it all comes together in a great way at the end. I really hope this author brings Rachel back for a 3rd book. Either way, I can’t wait to read this author again!

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. 5 stars for DNF as I cannot comment on the overall quality of this book. Is Rachel ok? She needs a Snickers. She's so damn angry and rude for what??

True Crime podcaster Rachel Krall is back. This time she gets involved in the case of a missing influencer named Maddison and a soon to be released prisoner named Terrence Bailey. Bailey is believed to have murdered several women but the police did not have the evidence to convict him, so he was in prison for a lesser charge. The FBI gets Rachel involved in the case as both Maddison and Terry have mentioned her and they want to find out what her connection is to the case. Soon Rachel is masquerading as an influencer at BuzzCon to find out who these two really are and who is really responsible for the missing and murdered women in this area.

Such a wonderful thriller!!

Rachel Krall is a podcaster who becomes involved in the search for a killer. The FBI interviews her and the police hall her in for questioning. She goes undercover at an Influencer event to try to find out why girls are disappearing. I found this book to be a page turner and I plan to read more by Megan Goldin.

Dark corners definitely prove to be danger points in this thriller from Megan Goldin! The famous podcaster Rachel Krall is back again to help the FBI solve a serial killer case. This book is filled with great storytelling and many twists and turns!

3.5⭐️s

I was very excited to get an ARC for this. I’ve loved all of Megan Goldin’s novels and this one did not disappoint. A follow up to Night Swim, which brings back true crime podcaster Rachel Krall to find a social media influencer who has disappeared after visiting a suspected serial killer in jail. She joins forces with an FBI agent and their dynamic is fantastic. There are plenty of twists and turns with an inside look into the influencer world (which had my eyes rolling plenty). I loved Rachel’s determination for justice and her never back down attitude. Overall a very enjoyable thriller that comes together very nicely at the end. I look forward to others in this series. If you liked Night Swim I highly recommend this one.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Podcaster and crime solver Rachel Karl returns in Dark Corners, the second in this quirky, compelling series. Terrence Bailey, suspected of being a serial killer, is about to be released from prison. Because he was never charged with a serious crime, his six year sentence is almost up. It has been a lonely six years without visitors until influencer Maddison Logan comes to see him. A glitch prevents the visit from being recorded but a camera shows Bailey writing a message on the table. “Bring me Rachel Krall.”

And we’re off! Off on the wild ride that is Dark Corners! Maddison Logan goes missing almost immediately after her visit to Terrence Bailey. Rachel agrees to help the FBI search for Maddison as she is sure the woman may have been kidnapped. A twisted trail leads her to an influencer’s convention where followers are found, traded and bought. Rachel quickly realizes that Maddison is not the only one whose life is in danger.

Dark Corners has everything you want in a thriller! Rachel Karl is a strong, independent woman with an unusual and interesting career. The fast paced plot keeps surprises coming. The developing attraction between agent Joe Martinez and Rachel is a perfect addition to this series. I can’t wait to see what happens next! 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Megan Golden for this ARC.

This book was phenomenal. While it was a sequel to The Night Swim, you learn plenty about Rachel throughout the book. I loved the set up of the different points of view and the time jumps. The story had me hooked from the beginning, and I needed to know all about Terrance, Maddison, and everyone else. The story wrapped in a great way, with plenty of tied up story parts, but not so “perfect” that it seems fake. Loving Agent Joe Martinez and I want him back for future books.

I felt like this was way too long to get to the climax to find out what was going to happen and what was going on. However I really enjoyed this read!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Publishing Group for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Omg, I LOVED bring back in Rachel Krall’s world. I forgot how much I enjoyed The Night Swim.

The style of this story is written a bit differently than The Night Swim, meaning there are no podcasts but chapters for an obvious set up of a future podcast from the events taking place in this story.

Rachel comes to Florida with the suggestion of the FBI to meet a prisoner named Terrance Bailey who mentions her name to a visitor. This sparks a whole new true crime journey for our MC.

We get 3 POVs in third person: Rachel’s, Special Agent Martinez, and a killer. I thought this was an interesting plot.

There’s other things taking place in the book besides a missing girl and Terrance being accused of having an accomplice to the recent murders and kidnapping.

Rachel dives head first into the world of influencers. This was an interesting insight into the glamorous lives of instagrammers and how not everything is as it seems. I also didn’t realize how cutthroat it all is.

There’s many revelations and a couple lot twists throughout the story. I enjoyed following along Rachel in trying to get answers. There’s also a bit of an attraction and spark with a certain someone and I am here for it.

The only thing I can say I didn’t like was the abrupt ending.. I’m hoping that will change when the book is released. Other than that, I loved it and I want more Rachel with more podcast episodes and true crime to solve!

I loved Rachel Krall in the Night Swim, so I was very excited to see her back in Dark Corners helping the FBI locate a missing social media influencer Maddison, a woman with no history/no background anywhere. Krall using an old profile of her own attends BuzzCon, a conference for social media influencers. The people at the conference are only interested in posting better more exciting social media content than anyone else at the conference. The conference attendees are vain, arrogant and really unlikable people.
Special Agent Joe Martinez of the FBI is interested in Krall’s help with a prisoner (Bailey)who is getting ready to be released from prison. He is completing a six year term for breaking and entering. Martinez and the local police believe that Bailey is really a serial killer. In addition, Bailey had a visit at the prison from the missing Maddison; during that visit he specifically asks for a visit from Krall.
What ensues is a game of cat and mouse. I really enjoyed the book and look forward to a third installment of Rachel Krall.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Authors of thrillers take note: THIS is what a thriller should be! A coherent plot with a boatload of twists, some of which I figured out which kept me engaged, but the overall arc kept me guessing throughout. The ending was satisfying as hell. A little romance thrown in because we love that. Characters with personalities that I give a crap about. Writing strong and gripping. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and I’m sad it’s over. I wish I could read it again! I loved Night Swim and I was psyched to be approved for Goldin’s next book, and I am beyond thrilled that she knocked this one out of the park as well.

A thriller through and through. Still waiting for my heart to return to its normal rhythm. 5/5 stars and already can’t wait for Goldin to publish again 🤣.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review!

Dark Corners takes place right after The Night Swim as Rachel is called down to Florida to help the FBI with a complicated investigation. Murders, influencers being having badly, hunky FBI agents and more show up in this mystery, making it a little convoluted. This book has less of a focus on the MC's true crime podcast, which is one of the reason's I enjoyed the first one so much.

I enjoyed how easy it was to read and it did keep me wanting to know what the heck was going on with all these people and how they were connected. I also enjoyed the chemistry between Rachel and Joe, the FBI agent. That being said it wasn't twisty or thrillery to me and some of the chapters flash forward to the future as Rachel talking about what happened on her trip but it took several paragraphs to orientate yourself in those chapters.

Overall this one was decent and I'm glad I read it but it didn't pack as much of a punch to me as some of her other books.

This could definitely be read as a standalone story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dark Corners is the sequel to The Night Swim. Once again, we get to see true crime podcaster, Rachel Krall in action! This time, instead of following a trail, she's got a front row seat.

I enjoyed the look into the world of influencers. I found the narcissistic and cutthroat persona quite entertaining!

I was very satisfied with the storyline and the ending. I can't wait to see what Megan Goldin has in store for Rachel Krall next! I have my fingers crossed a certain FBI Agent will make an appearance.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this eARC.

This one had me intrigued from the moment I started.
Rachel Krall, (#2) is a true crime podcaster that is summoned by the FBI for help in the case of a missing social media influencer, Maddison. The FBI thinks Maddison’s disappearance is linked to a suspected serial killer. The only problem, he’s currently behind bars. Rachel inserts herself into the influencer world in hopes to help the FBI with the investigation.
This book will keep you turning pages right up until the plot twist. I hope Goldin continues the Rachel Krall series, I really enjoy it!