Fast paced and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular.

I LOVED this book!! I am kind of obsessed with books including podcasts and this one was amazing!!! I really loved how Megan added the insane world of social media to this book... it was so good. and the twist was even more crazy!! I think Megan Goldin is becoming one of my favorite thriller authors. I cant wait to read more from her !!

Megan Goldin’s Rachel Krall Series has had me on the edge of my seat and I can’t get enough!

In this latest installment, Dark Corners, Rachel gets pulled into an FBI investigation into a potential serial killer. Can she solve the case before anyone else gets killed...or she becomes a target?

I love the format of the books with bits of podcast woven in to give you more pieces of information and background on the case and suspects.

I'm not going to tell you anything more about the story itself because you need to watch it all unfold on the page to get the full effect, but I will say you're not going to want to miss this one.

I switched between the physical book and the audiobook, which was narrated by André Santana, January LaVoy, and Samantha Desz. They did such a great job with it, and I found it hard to stop listening. The audio comes in at 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Megan Goldin's new book, Dark Corners, is the second in a series of books featuring crime-solving podcaster Rachel Krall. This one combined the elements of a detective novel and a window into the new world of influencers- individuals who make their livelihood as bloggers and social media presences.
The plot is simple enough. A semi-famous influencer has gone missing and a key suspect is an individual who is in prison, but soon to be released. Rachel knows neither the missing influencer nor the inmate, but the FBI thinks she may and asks her to help them find her - if the influencer is still alive.
Although somewhat formulaic, I nonetheless found the book entertaining. The narration was excellent and unique when the podcaster, herself, introduced her podcast. Very suspenseful and tense to the finish!

Rachel Krall is back, and I couldn't be more happy with it! This is how you do a podcast based thriller the right way. I loved that we get Rachel in her personal life and how she's interacting with the world along with how she navigates her work life - AND - we get how they intersect. This thriller dives into the dark corners of social media, and how the lives of influencers are formed. The book shows how false the persona can be in that life. That glitz and glamour are contrasted with the dark corners of humanity and the fringes of society, those people who are rejected and ignored. I LOVED what Megan Goldin did with this stark reality of each side of things. The multimedia elements and the twists, turns, and connections were sublime. I don't want to spoil anything, but I will say that this one was incredibly convoluted and well done. Loved it!

The narration of this audiobook was next level amazing. From sea birds in the background to the sounds of a car peeling out, I was enthralled by the little additions that added to the vibe. Being able to listen to the intro sections of Rachel's podcast in the audiobook was incredible. I felt like this entire book was a true crime podcast, and I was hooked from the first moment.

Rachel Krall is a true crime podcaster and she is asked by the FBI to come down to a jail in Florida, she goes in without any further information and gets caught up in the disappearance of a social media influencer, Maddison, who lives and travels in her van.

I was caught up in the story right away and I really like Rachel, but she was pretty stubborn when the FBI didn't want her getting involved and she still threw herself into the mix wholeheartedly. I'm no FBI agent/investigator/ police officer but A LOT of information was shared with Rachel, who is basically a civilian.

To be honest there wasn't a lot to figure out in this one, we get chapters from the real killer, we just don't his name and why exactly he is killing people. I found it entertaining, I was on edge trying wanting to know the next part even though I expected a lot of it

I enjoyed this but wasn’t overall wowed. I think I should go back and read the previous book and try again. Regardless I like her writing style and look forward to future books.

This was an atmospheric, well plotted thriller, which, though a little slow at times, held my attention from start to finish. There were a few unexpected twists, too, which I enjoyed. Recommended!

I didn't actually know that this was the second in a series when I requested it, but you didn't need to read the first to follow the story, which was nice. The book was well written and the audiobook was well produced. I did enjoy the addition of the podcast excerpts, I thought that was a good touch. The story on its own was entertaining and I enjoyed the multiple perspectives, though I did think that there were a few times it got confusing just for the sake of making things overly-complicated, trying to throw the reader off the trail. I also, and this is solely a personal opinion, didn't love the commentary about social media influencers. I understand that it is a group of people that can come across in a very negative way, but I also think that it went a little over the top and it made me roll my eyes a few times. But I did really love that the author talked about consumption of true crime and how we so often focus on the perpetrator of these crimes and forget about the victims. I do think that I would read more by this author as well as more books within this universe.

3.5 stars rounded up

I didn't realize going in that this was book 2 in a series and had not read Night Swim. Good news is that it wasn't a big deal and I didn't feel like I was lost or confused by skipping straight to hook 2. I'm sure there were references back or other tidbits that would have hit more with the background but if you too, like me, pick this up on a whim and wonder if you need to stop and go back, you'll be fine starting here.

I really enjoyed reading DARK CORNERS by Megan Goldin! I loved The Night Swim so I was really excited to read this sequel which also follows podcaster Rachel Krall. This time she’s searching for a missing influencer in connection with a prisoner about to be released from prison. I really enjoyed the BuzzCon influencer convention setting and multiple POVs. I enjoyed the whole journey as the past was revealed to show how these two lives intertwined. I didn’t love the romance thrown in but it would make an easy jump if there’s another book in this series. I loved that there’s three narrators on the audiobook. I’d definitely be interested to read Rachel Krall # 3!

✨RATING: 3.5⭐️

🎤QUOTE: “Always know what you’re walking into. Dark Corners can be danger points.”

✨REVIEW: Thank you @netgalley for the audiobook! The FBI lured Rachel Krall into a case with false pretenses when a social media influencer goes missing after visiting an inmate due for release. Rachel ends up basically undercover as an influencer at a big conference and trying to scope out the ins and outs of where Maddison could have gone - was it by choice? Or does the suspected murderer in prison have anything to do with it?
I didn’t read Rachel Krall #1 and didn’t feel confused at all. Maybe reading it could’ve helped my rating because of deeper understandings? But I didn’t feel it to be necessary at all. I enjoyed this story overall, but didn’t feel a deep connection or “need” to know. If you’re interested in the influencer world and podcasts, then this might be just the right book for you! Personally, it isn’t enough of an interest to hook me.

✨PROS: it’s only single POV, BUT it is her current situation alternating with her podcast so does change up the writing which I enjoyed. “True crime” ish. Easy to follow along audiobook and clear which format (current or podcast) we are in!

I believe in the review I said that I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the Rachel Krall series, so it was no surprise to me that I felt the same about Dark Corners! I really love the premise of a mystery/psychological book surrounding a true crime podcast and Megan Goldin seems to have it down to a T, how to successfully incorporate it into the story! I am incredibly impressed with her writing! I love this story just as much as I loved Night Swim and it seems like I'll love her next book, just as much! Now THAT, my friends, is some author/writer!

After solving a huge case in Night Swim, Rachel is trying to take it easy when the FBI contacts her and wants her help in another case. She really just wanted to lay low after all of the limelight from her two previous cases that she worked on, but couldn't help herself from getting involved in this one, especially when she found out the background of the mysterious disappearance of social media influences Maddison Logan. This story, from start to finish, will not only keep you guessing, but keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time! You also can't help but root for Rachel!

Dark Corners is narrated by an incredibly stunning cast consisting of André Santana, January LaVoy, and Samantha Desz. I absolutely LOVE when a book has multiple narrators because I feel like it adds to the depth and connection of it all, and it does just that with this book! And these narrators seem like they were a natural fit! Absolutely stellar performance for all three, which of course, is nothing unusual for January LaVoy, as she is one of my favorite narrators! The other two a quickly rising the ranks to the same position!

Overall, I am super excited about Megan Goldin's writing and not only am I anxiously awaiting a new release in the Rachel Krall series, because folks...this series is actually AMAZING, but also look forward to any other releases by her in the near future!

I would like to offer a HUGE thank you to Megan Goldin, MacMillan Audio, and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of Dark Corners which has allowed me to contribute this honest and unbiased review!!

Well, what can I say besides I didn’t love this audiobook. I found the storyline was decent but the actually story itself felt boring to me. The narrator was like able and I tend to be pretty picky about narrators voices.

So happy to have gotten an early release of this one via book of the month and the audio version through NetGalley. If you aren’t a big fan of audio books, this could be the one to change your mind. Great audio book!
If this is not on your list to read, you need to add it ASAP. This was my first Goldin novel and I was not disappointed. I also was not aware that this novel picks up where Goldin’s last book “The Night Swim,” leaves off, however, it is a stand alone and you do not have to read these in order.
The famous true crime podcaster, Rachel Krall, returns to once again to assist the FBI. When a famous influencer, Madison, goes missing Krall is asked to meet with inmate Terrence Bailey who is on the verge of being released and a suspected serial killer. Krall then goes undercover at a huge influencer conference to get to the bottom of Madison missing and how it may connect to Terrence Bailey.
I absolutely flew through this novel. Some of the influencer nonsense was a bit annoying and hard to push past, but overall I really enjoyed this book!

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.

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

I received an e-arc of this book in return for an honest opinion.

Megan Goldin is becoming a very reliable author for me. I don't know that I have to run out and get her books as soon as they are released, but I know when I pick one up I will have a good time. Dark Corners is a sequel to Night Swim, a very popular book from a few years ago, thanks in part to the podcast element. In this follow up Rachel is called to Florida by The FBI for help in a missing woman case. The main suspect is a man who is already in jail and he says he will only talk to Rachel with the information that he has on the case. The missing woman is an influencer in Florida for a conference, which opens up a side plot with another murder for Rachel to figure out. Rachel is also falling for lead FBI investigator Joe Martinez, and they both struggle with their feelings for each other.

I just find Goldin's writing to be so pleasant. If there is not a lot of flowery language doesn't make you a bad writer, it could be an indicator that you are not a pretentious tool. The pacing of the book is fantastic with enough information to keep me on the edge of my seat, without being bored or rushed. Now I will admit that I am pretty stupid when it comes to mysteries, I never figure them out but the ending to this really did surprise me. It was just twisty enough to throw me off without being unbelievably ridiculous.

I will say the only part of the book that help me back was the influencer side plot. I am tiring of the trope very quickly, because no one is saying anything interesting or nuanced about the culture. As an influencer you can either be self-obsessed and vapid or calling all the other influencers self-obsessed and vapid. Personally I think social media is the devil incarnate that has a net negative effect on the social discourse, but I understand that not everyone who participates in it is evil. If you can't say something interesting about the topic I think we should just put this one to bed.

oh i really don't need to be reading books about influencers lol. i loved the night swim but this one was a bit cringe, though I was happy that good stuff actually happened for our beloved MC.

I loved The Night Swim! Loved it. And in this book, Rachel Krall, the renowned true crime podcaster, is back! This time she’s collaborating with the FBI to uncover the mystery of Maddison Logan’s disappearance. Maddison, a popular social media influencer, went missing after visiting Terence Bailey, a suspected serial killer in prison. Bailey, about to be released for breaking and entering, has long been under suspicion for more sinister crimes. The question is, why did Maddison visit Bailey, and what compelled him to summon Rachel Krall?

The FBI seeks Rachel’s assistance due to her uncanny knack for uncovering clues where others falter. Maddison remains an enigmatic figure, her background shrouded in mystery. She encounters a group of individuals more focused on curating impeccable content and photos than forging meaningful connections.

As the discovery of a body raises questions about whether Bailey had an outside accomplice, Rachel’s dynamic with FBI agent Joe Martinez takes center stage.

Initially, I was unsure about this book, finding it hard to connect. However, as I rread more, the story fully engaged me.

I relished how all the pieces of the puzzle ultimately fell into place. I will happily read another book with Rachel Krall!

Thanks to NetGalley, St Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.