Rachel Krall is back with another mystery for her podcast. I love the podcast angle Megan Goldin intertwines in her stories. The audio book was great because the podcast chapters were read like a podcast with background noises and everything. I really enjoyed the storyline. There were times that Rachel was a little immature in her responses but other than that, I loved her working together with Joe Martinez and I thought the red herrings were well played. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next Rachel Krall mystery!!

Dark Corners was so good! The audiobook is so perfectly done and I loved the podcast format to it. It switches between past and present. While technically the second in the series, Dark Corners can be read as a standalone. I haven't read The Night Swim yet and I had no trouble picking this one up.

Rachel Krall is summoned to Florida to speak with a prisoner who is about to be released from prison after being there for six years. He is suspected of murdering multiple victims but no proof was ever found. Rachel goes to a social media influencer event to try and find out more details. We get to hear from multiple POV and I couldn't tell how everyone was connected until the end, and I was shocked at the big reveal(s). Highly recommend listening to this audiobook!

Thank you MacMillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC!

Terance Bailey was convicted for breaking and entering but was always a suspect for murdering 6 women. When an upcoming influencer visits him in prison and is missing right after, the FBI bring in Rachel Krall, a famous true crime podcaster to see if they can uncover the truth behind the missing influencer and the link to the past murders.

This book was an exciting read. Recently there have been so many books with podcasters in the thick of the story, but this was pretty interesting. I liked the peak into the toxicity in the influencer world. Racheal Krall was kick ass cool, didn't care for the romance angle and the guy coming in to save her! I enjoyed the plot reveal and I didn't really expect it!

Thanks to St Martin's Press & Macmillan audio for the EARC and the ALC.

Dark Corners was just the type of thriller I love. Quick paced, tons of twists and turns, and just when you think you know which way it's going to go....another twist. I love the plot and feel that it is very relevant and now...considering how much of their lives people are willing to put on the internet for all the world to see. The second book in this series was well worth the read... well listen. I loved the narrators and thought they really brought the book to life. Thank you to McMillan Audio for an ARC audio in exchange for my honest review. 4 dark & twisty stars.

Terence Bailey is about to be released from prison for breaking and entering, though investigators have long suspected him in the murders of six women. As his freedom approaches, Bailey gets a surprise visit from Maddison Logan, a hot, young influencer with a huge social media following. Hours later, Maddison disappears, and police suspect she’s been kidnapped—or worse. When police find the body of a woman with a tattoo of a snake eating its tail, the FBI must consider a chilling possibility: Bailey has an accomplice on the outside and a dangerous obsession with influencers, including Rachel Krall herself. 

Dark Corners is the second novel Megan Goldin has written featuring Rachel Krall. Even though this is the second book with Rachel as a main character, this can be enjoyed as a standalone. The multiple perspectives and timelines added to the face pace and kept me guessing throughout. It’s narrated by January LaVoy and Samantha Desz who both bring this story to life. 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, which made listening to this audiobook a real treat!  I recommend this novel.

All readers should add Megan Goldin's gripping new thriller Dark Corners to their "must read" list because of the compelling ensemble of villains and heroes alike as well as the genuinely spooky plot. None of them are what they seem to be because Goldin tricks the reader and twists the story in such a way that you won't know what hit you as you flip the pages. You'll want to know who it at the end did but won't know for sure until the very end. It's a riddle that isn't revealed until the final few chapters, coupled with a romance that intensifies between Rachel and the FBI agent who, ultimately, might be her only chance at happiness page, wanting to know who it at the conclusion did but being in the dark until then. It's a mystery that is kept a secret until the last few chapters coupled with a relationship between Rachel and the FBI agent that intensifies between the sheets and the pages and may ultimately be her only shot at surviving a killer who is now on the hunt for her.
Despite keeping her true identity a secret, Rachel Krall is a well-known podcaster. The best laid plans that had been in motion for years suddenly shift and Rachel becomes the bait for a killer. Rachel is not one for the spotlight, but FBI agent Joe Martinez sends her to meet Terence Bailey, a prisoner they believe is harboring a secret. The story eventually comes together as the pages flip, revealing what happened years ago between Terence Bailey, numerous deceased women, underwear drawers, and the young Influencer Maddison Logan, with whom Rachel feels an immediate connection despite having only seen her online. Krall starts her investigation, and while it is not surprising that she goes further than Martinez, this puts her closer to the real killer, who strangely enough has no trouble figuring out who Rachel is despite being surrounded by many Influencers who are similar to her at a conference for Influencers. Despite how well the Internet can conceal someone, it is very surprising that Rachel is so well-known and manages to remain anonymous.
When Megan Goldin combines all the elements that go into creating Dark Corners, she performs a fantastic job; unlike many thrillers, Dark Corners is unpredictable. Although I had a clue of what might have happened between Terence Bailey and Maddison Logan toward the conclusion, I was unable to guess all the book's functioning elements until it was finished. And it was a really terrific cat-and-mouse story with a killer and several victims. A fantastic book about heroes, as practically all of the characters in it turned out to be. Except for the killer, that is.

DARK CORNERS - MEGAN GOLDIN 4⭐ PLOT - Terence Bailey is about to be released from prison, but just before his release he gets a surprise visit from Madison Logan a big shot influencer. But hours later Madison disappears and police suspect Bailey's hand in it .after hitting a wall FBI asks Rachel Krall for help who is a famous true crime podcaster. As Rachel pursues her own investigation she somehow finds herself a target and is forced to confront the real dangers that lurk in the dark corners of the internet.
MY THOUGHTS This was a very interesting thriller esp the audiobook....its done so well .the sound effects esp in the podcast episode add value to the whole story which features alternative POV and mix media..podcast episodes intermingled with the current investigations. It moves very smoothly and the influencer field as a plot has been highlighted quite well. So if you are looking for a fast paced , thriller with short chapters check this one out and go in blind esp the audiobook for a full enjoyment.
Thank you Netgalley and publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

A influencer goes missing outside of a prison before a murderer is released? The only thing the two have in common is Rachel Krall, a true crime podcaster, who has helped to free the wrongly accused. When Rachel is called to come visit the murderer to get info on why the influencer would come to see him, she soon finds herself embroiled in a mystery she can't help but investigate. A good mystery with some interesting twists this next in the series book kept my interest. Not quite as interesting as the first book in the series yet still keeps me wanting to read more. The audiobook narrator was a little dry but otherwise I enjoyed the production level. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced audiobook for an honest review.

Interesting story with a few plot lines but all wrapped up well in the end. Kept me on my toes until the end.

As a fan of NIGHT SWIM, I was very excited to get access to Rachel Krall's next story, DARK CORNERS. This one seemed different than NIGHT SWIM --I think due to the fact that the story wasn't necessarily centered around her podcast. As a true crime podcast lover myself, that was one thing that I particularly loved from Goldin's other novel. While I wished that DARK CORNERS would've included more of the podcast element, it still was an intriguing read that I couldn't put down! So many twists and turns!

This had a great twist I did not see coming! Has anyone else read it and know what I’m talking about?

When I requested this from NetGalley, I didn’t realize it was book two in a series. As far as I could tell, it didn’t hurt that I hadn’t read the first book in the series, The Night Swim (though I want to now).

Our leading lady, Rachel Krall, is a true crime podcaster and is well know for helping an innocent man be released from prison. In the beginning of this story, her name comes up in a conversation between a convict about to be released from prison and a mysterious visitor he has just days before his release. The convict, Terence Bailey, is suspected in the death of six women, though there isn’t enough evidence to charge him for the crimes. When his mysterious visitor, who turns out to be Maddison Logan, a well known influencer with a huge following goes missing, the FBI decides to bring Rachel in to see if she has any insight into their investigation.

When things start looking dangerous for Rachel, the FBI tries convincing her to go home. She however has no such intention. She finds a way to go under cover at an influencer conference to learn more about Maddison. Because she is known for her voice, but not her face, no one realizes who she is. She soon discovers there are serious rivalries amongst influencers at the conference and can’t help but wonder if some are responsible for Maddison’s disappearance.

I highly recommend this if you enjoy mysteries with more clues than you know what to do with 😂 The story kept a fast pace and was told through multiple POV, which I loved.

Dark Corners by Megan Goldin is the sequel book to The Night Swim and it did not disappoint. This book had me on the edge of my seat from the beginning as Rachel Krawl is called out to a prison in Florida to help FBI agents investigate a missing influencer who is somehow connected with an inmate set to be released. This story is told between the perspective of multiple characters which helps lend to the anxious and atmospheric feel. I highly recommend this book to anyone needing a psychological suspense.

This audiobook was entertaining and the plot twists were great. I for sure recommend you read the first book before getting this one. I felt a little lost until I found it this was the sequel. Still a good read.

When I first saw Dark Corners, I didn’t realize it was a standalone thriller following the same character in The Night Swim. So I listened to both books back to back. Personally, I enjoyed Dark Corners better than the first. While you don’t have to read them in order, I did find that it helped me understand Rachel as a character more by reading The Night Swim first.

One thing I will say is both Dark Corners and The NIght Swim are definitely worth listening to over reading the physical copy if you enjoy audiobooks. The narration is excellent. The podcast elements were done so well. It brought the story to life so much more for me.

Things I enjoyed in this one:

-Rachel as a character really intrigues me. While both books in this series may not be my favorite books I have ever read, I will definitely continue to read any books that come out in this Universe.
-The podcasts elements. I am a true crime lover myself, so these chapters were so fun for me. Plus, I loved how the story unfolded a little at a time as we “listened” to the podcast episodes.
-The social media influencer setting was a unique and interesting setting.
-The small budding romance was a great addition. I hope we get a chance to see more of Rachel and her broody new FBI love interest.

I was slightly disappointed that I saw the twists and turns coming in this one (you know who the bad guy is from the beginning), overall, this was enjoyable for me. I do hope we see more of Rachel in the future.

This was a wonderful book. A great Thor ill er that kept me guessing the whole time. I would recommend this to all thriller lovers!

Marked as DNF on 6/30/23 @ 28% |

Other Megan Goldin ratings:
THE ESCAPE ROOM | 3.5 stars
THE NIGHT SWIM | Did not read
STAY AWAKE | 4.25 stars

I was excited to pick up DARK CORNERS after really, really enjoying STAY AWAKE. I previously read THE ESCAPE ROOM and didn't love it but did like the energy. I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy THE NIGHT SWIM so I didn't read it, and it sounded like DARK CORNERS could have been read as a stand-alone even though it had the same main character.

Not reading THE NIGHT SWIM wasn't the problem here, though. I just didn't connect to anything. I don't know anything about Rachel, didn't like her personality (seems like people said she changed a lot from TNS too?), and just didn't feel like she even needed to be the main character at this point in the book (though that obviously could change). The plots were kind of all over the place and a little disconnected for me to be invested in it. I also didn't really want another serial killer vibe type book and was expecting a different feel, so maybe that was my fault thinking it was going to be more domestic, less procedural.

Overall, this just wasn't what I wanted or expected. Partially my fault for my expectations, partially just not connecting to the book no matter what, and I just decided not to push through it just to give it a three star rating or lower. From other reviews, it looks like I had the same struggles as some other people and I just don't think I'd come back from it.

It was a ton of fun being back with Rachel Krell in the second book of the Rachel Krell series. I love the mixed media /podcast style, and it made for a very fun and easily digestible thriller. I wasn’t expecting a romance sub-plot at all, but it was really well done and I loved their chemistry. Overall the twists and turns along the way made for a fun ride and I didn’t see the big reveal coming.

The reason I had trouble giving this one 5 stars was because the pacing was too slow. There were parts that I felt were unnecessary and didn’t add much to the overall story except cause the reveal to be dragged out.

I listened to this and the audiobook was 10/10. The narrators were enjoyable and I loved the added music during the podcast chapters. If you’re looking for a good audiobook to pickup I would recommend this one.

This was my first book by Megan Goldin - and I'll definitely be back for more. I was wishing that the author will bring back Rachel Krall in her next book, when I realized that this is actually the second book featuring the true crime broadcaster.
In Dark Corners Rachel Krall is helping the FBI with a missing persons case. She's infiltrating the cut throat world of influencers and YouTubers, through the twists and turns of the story. Its highly entertaining, and as I said, left me wanting for more.

Thank you NEtGalley for the chance to read and review this ARC.

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!

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Dark Corners | Megan Goldin
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Dark Corners is the second book to feature podcaster Rachel Krall (The Night Swim) and again we were treated to a podcast within an audiobook here. The production and narration upped my star rating for sure.

If you enjoyed the first book in this series or the excellent YA thriller Sadie, you’ll definitely want to go the audiobook route with this one.

I have an issue with the concept of “online personas”. I’m autistic AF and I don’t do fronts (and I firmly believe friends are friends online or off) but all the same, I *did* rather enjoy the storyline that satirically sends up social media fakery and exploitative “wellness” culture etc.

That said, I wished for a bit more story with Terry and a lil less of the influencer storyline. There was a LOT happening here between the cold cases, the driver’s POV, the new murder(s?), the budding romance with the grieving widow lawman, Rachel’s podcast, cat and mouse games…

On the one hand all these plot-lines keep you engaged, on the other hand, it’s a bit too much to juggle at times. The balance (for me) could have been adjusted to really flesh out Terry’s character so we were a bit more invested in him, instead of so much attention being paid to the social media sycophants.

That being said if there’s a third book featuring Ms. Krall? Sign me right up! I’ll be there with eager ears…


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