I was lucky enough to recieve an ARC of this book! This was the first novel that I've read by Megan Goldin, and I will definitely be back for more! This book was right up my alley. I loved the true crime vibes, and the suspense kept me on my toes. It was so well written, and kept me wanting more. There were also twists and turns throughout the story, which kept it entertaining all the way through. I would absolutely reccomend this book to anyone who is searching for a good thriller, and loves true crime podcasts.

This story follows a podcast host who gets a call from the FBI for her help on an investigation. She starts investigating on her own when the lead FBI agent tries to send her home, but is she putting herself in danger by sticking around?

This was a really great listen- I think I really liked it more as an audiobook than I would just reading it as a physical book or ebook. It felt like listening to a podcast during certain parts of the story. There was a good balance of mystery all through out as well as parts where I thought I had things figured out. Overall- this was a great listen! The narrator did a pretty good job.

Welp, this can be added to my list of “I didn’t realize this was part of a series until I went to write the review” list.

It wasn’t awful, but it was also not wonderful. Perhaps if I’d have read the first one, I’d feel more connected or interested?

Overall, I feel like this was a story that I would usually love. I enjoy the ones that are podcasted based book stories, but it just felt... flat. Maybe I'll read the first one, and reassess.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I liked Rachel from the very beginning and suspected that Terry was not guilty of what he'd been accused of...I was correct on both accounts. The main characters were well written, even if they weren't likeable. I found SAC Martinez and Thomas McCoy to be quite annoying. Most of the influencers lacked depth or purpose, in my opinion. I find it funny how this story spanned all of a week or two but had a backstory that spanned decades. I would be willing to read another book centered around Rachel, Terry or Madison.
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Oooh I loved this! I didn’t realize that it correlates with Rachel from Night Swim, I never put two and two together but I also loved that thriller.⁣
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Rachel is drawn to Florida by the FBI to find evidence to keep Terence Bailey in jail after multiple women have been murdered but there just wasn’t enough evidence to keep him in jail. ⁣
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Rachel is a podcaster who has gotten several people found guilty for murder out of jail because she found the true killers.⁣
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When an influencer goes missing, and two others wind up dead, all having the same tattoo; that Terence just so happened to draw while in jail, we follow a twisty, suspenseful story unwinding all of the dark secrets that tie all of these people together in some way and eventually lead us to the truth. ⁣
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We also follow the man picking people up for a ride share and murdering them or trying not to, if he can. Is this Terence Bailey or is this someone else?⁣

I also adored the smidgen of romance. 😍
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The audio of this was FANTASTIC. It was like listening to a real podcast, while falling a murderer, a podcaster and an FBI agent, while also following influencers. I was so invested in this story. ⁣
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Rachel Krall, the investigative podcaster of Guilty or Not Guilty, is brought in by the FBI to interview a prison inmate, Terrance Bailey, who is about to be released in just a few days. He was convicted of breaking and entering but suspected in the killings of six women. More puzzling is that Terrance just had a visit from a popular influencer, Maddison Logan, and she’s now gone missing, which makes them think Bailey has an accomplice on the outside.

Much to the dismay of the FBI, Rachel decides to stay in town to help find Maddison who was in town to attend BuzzCon an influencer gathering. Rachel goes undercover to see if anyone knew Maddison, and any information that might help track her down. I loved the addition of Joe Martinez, the sexy FBI Agent! Rachel and Joe butt heads initially but end up working together. Rachel is adept at getting information where Joe’s guys haven’t had success, and the clock is ticking for Maddison. Rachel’s efforts don’t go unnoticed, which puts her in danger, as well.

The story was told from Rachel and Joe’s POV, but also the killer’s which was a chilling addition! I was on the edge of my seat worried about the characters and ended up listening to this exciting story in one day!

I read and loved Megan Goldin’s The Night Swim back in 2021. I hoped the author would bring back Rachel Krall and her investigative podcast in more installments. I got my wish here with Dark Corners and it did not disappoint! She’s a smart cookie and a determined investigator. I’m hoping for more Rachel Krall mysteries!

I listened to the story and the audio was fantastic! It’s narrated by January LaVoy and Samantha Desz, a combo from the last Rachel Krall story and narrators I’ve enjoyed from the past. January LaVoy performs Rachel in her “Special Reports” and has a rich, sexy voice, and Samantha Desz performs Rachel and all other characters as the story goes along. She has smooth, serious voice, one that I really enjoyed, as well! André Santa performs voices in the interviews in Rachel’s podcast chapters. There were sound effects as well, making it feel like a real crime podcast. I liked the additional feature! I highly recommend the audio version! I listened at my usual 1.5x-1.75x normal speed. I’d speed up if things were getting intense!

“Dark corners can be danger points”

Dark corners was a juicy thriller that had me completely hooked! The combination of social media, podcasts, coupled with a murder investigation was pretty darn cool!

I loved how the story would veer from one story angle to the next because it really kept me in suspense; I was desperate to find the links and how the story would unfold!

Rachel made me sick at point’s because if an FBI agent tells you to leave, why stay around and “make a vacation of it”?

Anyway, this was another solid thriller from Megan Goldin! She really can’t miss in these thriller streets!! The narration was also really great!!

Another 5 star read by @megangoldinauthor! I absolutely love the true crime and podcast aspect again in this one. Tying that in with a social media influencer going missing made it seem relevant and relatable for today's time.

It's such a solid storyline with great twists and turns that left me guessing the entire time. The strong FMC is such a plus for me. Pair that with a serial killer and a sprinkle of a romance. I was sold.

Again, highly recommend the audio. So well done with the podcast aspect.

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the audio ARC to listen and give my honest review!

I enjoyed this book. I love that it delved in to the dangers of trying to be an influencer and overall dangers if social media. The suspense was great. Some parts were slow but the end was hard to put down for sure. Thank you so much for this ARC!

I really liked The Night Swim so I was pretty excited to hear about Dark Corners. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as huge of a fan of this book.

In Dark Corners, podcaster Rachel is flown to Daytona Beach, FL to interview a prisoner about a missing woman who visited him shortly before her disappearance. She then decides to attend BuzzCon, an influencer convention that the woman was involved with. In this book we are aware of the serial killer from the beginning, just not how the victims are connected.

I was surprised how unlikable Rachel is in this book. I like her drive to solve the mystery but not her attitude about it. She comes across as a stubborn, full of herself, know-it-all. I’m not ready to write her off just yet though, I’m just hoping that in future books it returns back to the courtroom drama etc of the first book. And enough already about her ‘bedroom voice’! It’s so overstated.

I listened to the audiobooks of both books. I especially like the podcast parts. They are very realistic & comparable to true crime podcasts I’ve listened to. Regardless of how much I don’t like the ‘male’ voice of defective Joe Martinez, the narrators do a really good job again in this book.

Thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press & Macmillan Audio for providing me with an advanced copy of this audiobook.

Thank you MacMillon Audio and NetGalley for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

I love when audiobooks have a full cast - and it REALLY worked for this fun true crime based podcast.

This is book 2 of the series, but it could be read alone if needed.

Definitely read trigger warnings before going into this one. I signed up for the audiobook because I knew I also had a copy from BOTM as an early release. I like switching between audiobook and e-books/physical books when I am working.

**Rape, murder, graphic descriptions are all things that may be triggering - especially as a listener.

Rachel Krall is a podcaster who is known for her meticulous research on murder cases and is famous for recently solving a cold case investigation. So when the FBI needs help on a murder investigation, they turn to Rachel. She soon finds herself in the midst of an influencer conference with people who are more interested in their phones and follower count than anything else - even a potential murderer nearby. No one seems to have noticed that Maddison Logan has gone missing days after visiting murder suspect Terrence Bailey in jail. As more people turn up dead and Terrence Bailey's release date inches closer, Rachel finds herself becoming a target of whoever has committed the string of murders.

This was a solid take on the murder podcaster trope, and I appreciated that I could read this sequel without having read the first book. Overall, I found the portrayal of influencers to be kind of cheesy and shallow. I didn't care much about the characters being murdered because they were portrayed as vapid and one dimensional. The murder mystery plot was a bit thin, too. Everything was a little too cookie cutter and predictable. I've enjoyed other Goldin books much more.

Thank you to Netgalley for both the audio and digital copy of this book. I had enjoyed Megan Goldin's previous Rachel Krall book, so looked forward to this one. It didn't disappoint. This book is dark, and at every turn it kept me guessing and wondering more and more what had happened to the missing influencer, Maddison Logan, and what an imprisoned Terrence Bailey had to do with it.
I really enjoyed this one, perhaps some of the additional influencer story line could have been left out, it didn't really have much to do with the main story. The back story of both Terry and Maddison made this book so intriguing.
I like Rachel's character, she's got spunk and she's not afraid of the dark places she investigates for her podcast. There is a bit of a romance, and it was fun, but also not a big part of the story.
The audio narration was very well done by Andre'Santa, January LaVoy, and Samantha Desz. LaVoy's voice is so smooth and comfortable!
Thank you again to St. Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio. I look forward to more books from Megan Golden!

It’s dark, fast paced, emotional, mysterious… and I found myself having complicated feelings about the characters and their development. A solid choice. Recommend the audio.

This was an amazing follow up to the night. Swim which I also absolutely loved.Another fun mystery thriller 5 stars.

First I’ve read by this author. Terrific book!
If you have not read any of her books…hold on to your seats!
Rachel Krall is a well known podcaster.
Maddison Logan is a well known internet influencer.
Terence Bailey is in prison for breaking and entering…but he is also believed to be behind the killing of multiple girls around the same time as his B&E.
He was supposed to be released after two years, but an incident in the jail extended his prison term. He is now days away from release.
As his term is ending, the FBI is looking into anything they might be able to hold him on. They find nothing…
And then, Maddison goes to visit him…in jail…and then disappears!
Many points are brought out. The police and FBI are hurrying to find ANY leads. They look at the video recording of Maddison’s visit and figure out that Bailey told Maddison to contact Rachel and have her come to see him.
When all else fails, the FBI reach out to Rachel to ask for her help!
The story that ensues is both breathtaking and horrific!
As details emerge, the stakes seem to get higher and higher…and more people are missing….or possibly dead!
Totally blew me away as I NEVER figured out what was coming!
4 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!
Looks like this is the second book in the series. I did not read the first one and it was fine…
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an ARC of the audiobook! It released today, August 8th, so look for it now!

I loved the first book in this series, the Night Swim, and was so excited to receive the arc of the second. I was not disappointed! The narrator was excellent and held my attention easily throughout. This is a gem of a series with amazing, complex characters. The plot has lots of layers and intricacies but is not too complicated. The protagonist podcaster Rachel is a highly intelligent badass and I can’t wait for Goldin to write the next in this series! Perfect for fans of Joanna Schauffhausen and Allen Eskens.

Megan Goldin is an author I always know I can count on for an excellent read so I requested a review copy of her latest thriller, Dark Corners, without even reading the synopsis.

I was thrilled to start reading it and realized that it features Rachel Krall, the protagonist from The Night Swim, my favorite book from Goldin so far. Don’t worry if you haven’t read The Night Swim yet because Dark Corners works well as a standalone. That said, definitely go back and read it though because it’s fabulous!

Rachel Krall is a badass. She is a true crime podcaster who has become a household name because even though she has no experience in law enforcement and is not a detective, she has been able to solve cases that law enforcement agencies have not. Her instinctive investigative skills and her no nonsense attitude have grudgingly earned her the respect of the various agencies, including the FBI who has called her in to assist on the case that is the focus of this book.

Following Rachel as she puts together the pieces of a case was the most riveting part of the book for me. It’s fascinating to see her mind at work and to follow her train of thought as she investigates. This case, which focuses on a social media influencer who goes missing after paying a visit to a serial killer in prison, was especially interesting to follow as it takes Rachel into the world of influencers & even to an influencer convention, giving a sneak peek into that world. Goldin always weaves plenty of twists and turns in her novels to build suspense and when an unexpected twist actually puts a target on Rachel’s back, I couldn’t put the book down!

I read the e-book and listened to the audiobook. I highly recommend the audio since many excerpts from Rachel’s podcast are woven into the story. While it was fine to read those excerpts on the page, the audiobook really enhanced my reading experience.

Overall, an entertaining, suspenseful read I couldn’t put down.

4.5/5 Stars - rounded up for netgally/goodreads

I flew through the audio of this book! It listened like a true crime podcast with a great full cast narration and audio production. This is the second in the Rachel Krall series. I actually had not read the first and it was totally fine as they are two independent stories, but I enjoyed this one so much I will be going back and picking up the first!

This book is for anyone who enjoys true crime podcasts like Serial or Up and Vanished. If you enjoy this you might also like The Anatomy of Desire.

True crime podcaster is asked for help in an FBI investigation into a potential serial killer and missing social media influencer.

This was a really good thriller with twists and turns sprinkled throughout. There were parts that felt drawn out, but I was intrigued the whole time.

The podcast view was definitely enhanced in audio format. The narration was very well done.

I did not realize this was book 2, though it can be read as a stand alone. I plan to read book 1 and will be on the look out for future stories.