Wow! The twists & turns as you navigate the mysterious murder of the parents of three young girls. Alternating timeline of then & now & from each sisters prospective. They haven’t been in each others lives since the murder and now they are back together to get closure.

This is a true psychological thriller… check your trigger warnings before starting. You are drawn in immediately and it keeps a hold of you until the end. You think you know and at the end you’re still wondering if it’s all what it seems.

Great narrator!

Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to listen to the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

So sad this one was a dud for me. This story is about 3 sisters who’ find their parents dead.
The story was so slow and often repetitive, as versions of the same night are repeated by several character’s point of view. I found all the characters in the book unlikable as well.

💙𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲💙

Thank you @flatironbooks @netgalley for the #gifted copy!

NO ONE CAN KNOW is a suspenseful ride that had me on the edge of my seat, questioning trust with every twist. While captivating, some confusing plot points made it challenging to follow. The ending lacked the anticipated shock IMO, but overall, it’s an easy & binge-worthy read! Although not as gripping as WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS, it's still a recommendable journey for thriller enthusiasts.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
◽️ multiple timeline
◽️ multiple POV
◽️ who done it
◽️ sister bonds

Forced to move back into the family estate where their parents were killed, three sisters are forced to reunite and grapple with what really happened that night. This book started out with a bang, but I feel like it lost its momentum as I followed along. I was really looking forward to it, but I will say this one is probably better in print. I had a hard time with the MC's narration. She often came across too whiny and rather annoying. Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio and the author for the ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was so twisty! I love a good twisty story, and this was it!! I loved What Lies in the Woods, so I was so excited about this one! I just wanted to hug all of the sisters because of everything they had been through. The character development or character slide, in one's case, was impressively written throughout the story. Such a great read. 4.5 stars because I was confused at one point, but rounding it up to a 5!

The Palmer sisters are holding secrets. All three sisters have things to hide, and pieces of the puzzle to share. This is a drama filled novel that will have you guessing right to the end.

I didn’t fall in love with the characters, but I certainly understood them better as the story developed. The plot at times was overdone for me but I did enjoy it overall. Karissa Vacker delivered a flawless performance.

This audiobook was a delightful experience! I appreciated the narrative's perspective shifts and the seamless transitions between the past and present. The presence of a character I did not like added intrigue, making the satisfying ending all the more enjoyable. The suspense surrounding the parents' murder kept me guessing, and the well-crafted plot kept me eagerly anticipating each new development. Overall, a skillfully written story that kept me engaged throughout.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ARC. Emma and her husband find themselves in dire straits when he loses his job and the bills continue to pile up. To make things even more stressful, Emma finds out that she is pregnant. The only option left is for them to return to Emma's childhood home that she owns with her 2 sisters and hope that they will agree to sell the home. Suddenly, Emma is going to have to share the secrets of her past with her husband as they make the move to the family home where both of her parents were murdered. Will the past repeat itself and will the town residents welcome Emma back with open arms? This was a good read and I really enjoyed it, the pace was good and the story line kept me wanting to read on to see how all of this would end. Enjoy!!!

I received a free Advanced Reading Copy via NetGalley in exchange for a complete and honest review.

One of the best books I've read in a long while!!

Thanks Macmillan Audio for the free audiobook to review. This was a quick read that kept me interested as I listened but it doesn’t particularly stand out and I think it will quickly be forgotten.

When Emma was a teenager, her parents were murdered. She and her two sisters said they were sleeping in the treehouse and didn’t hear anything. Suspicion was on Emma in the town but there was never enough evidence to convict her. She left town and didn’t look back - but now she has to return. It will bring up all the questions from the past and force Emma to confront what really happened.

I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Macmillan Audio for the early copy!
No One Can Know by Alice Marshall follows the lives of three sisters, Emma, JJ, and Daphne. When the girls were young, their parents were murdered, and their case went cold; however, everyone suspects that the girls always knew more than what they lead on. No One Can Know flashes back from the present to the time of the incident, and switches between the three sisters point of views. It’s a gripping story that has you questioning everyone’s truths throughout the book. Everyone becomes a suspect in this who done it tale. In the end the truth comes out… or does it?

I received the audiobook version of No One Can Know narrated by Karissa Vacker. This audiobook gave great insight to the girls’ feelings and states of mind through the many voices of Karissa Vacker.

𝗡𝗼 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄, by Kate Alice Marshall is a thriller about three sisters, two murders, and too many secrets to count.

Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Format: 🎧
Pub Date: Jan 2024
Star Rating Book: ★★★
Star Rating Narration: ★★★★

If you like being in the dark, this thriller is for you. The entire time I had no clue if I could trust these sisters, or if they were leading me astray as much as they were themselves and others.

Marshall has assembled a mystery that keeps you guessing, until she’s ready for you to know what truly happened... and even then you’re still suspicious you didn’t get the full story.

𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: This was a duel timeline, which I usually struggle with when listening to audiobooks - it’s always been hard with me keeping track of timelines without visual reference, but this time was different. Karissa Vacker did an excellent job shifting the tone of her voice to separate past and present.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: I loved the dynamics between the characters, but I felt the reveals were too clumped together - I wish I’d had more to work with throughout the novel. Nonetheless, it was was still a compulsively quick and entertaining read.

Thank you @macmillan.audio for the gifted copy.

No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall kept me at the edge of my seat. Three sisters and two murdered parents- who is to blame? Of course this happened in a small town so everyone knows about this tragedy. I had many viewpoints of "who did it" but I was never correct. This is certainly a mystery that kept me engaged from the first chapter. There was a lot of different characters and past and current chapters so it was a little hard for me to keep track. That is the only reason for the 4 stars.

I enjoyed the authors previous novel and knew I was in for a solid thriller. I will say, that even though I prefer audio over almost any format, this book might be best physically read. I constantly had to remind myself who was speaking as the characters do switch, especially in the second half of the book. It left me confused in quite a few spots that got twisty and I would have to rewind and relisten to get it straight.

No One Can Know written by the talented Kate Alice Marshall (What Lies in the Woods) tells the story of Emma and her two sisters as they return to their childhood home, a grand mansion where their parents were brutally murdered years ago. As they face long-buried secrets and family drama, the sisters must untangle a web of lies and deceit to find out who really killed their parents. With strong characters and a suspenseful plot, No One Can Know is a fantastic read.

The novel's strength lies in its exploration of family dynamics and small-town politics. Marshall skillfully weaves together the backstories of the sisters, painting a vivid picture of their complicated relationships. Emma, the protagonist, is a fascinating character. As she reconnects with her sisters and tries to rebuild her life, she must also confront the rumors and accusations that have haunted her for years. The tension in the book builds steadily as Emma digs deeper into her family's past, uncovering unsettling truths that threaten to tear her apart.

Marshall's writing style is engaging and evocative. She captures the sights and sounds of the small town setting, making the reader feel like they're right there in the room with the characters. The book's pacing is spot-on, with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. The secondary characters are also well-written, adding depth and complexity to the story. From nosy neighbors to skeptical police officers, everyone has something to hide in this small town.

One of the most intriguing aspects of No One Can Know is how it plays with the concept of truth. As the sisters unravel the mysteries of their childhood home, they realize that everyone has their own version of events. Some people are lying to protect themselves, while others are lying to protect someone else. The book raises fascinating questions about memory, perception, and the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of the world.

The climax of the novel is both satisfying and unexpected. Marshall ties together all the loose ends in a way that makes sense, but still manages to surprise the reader. At its core, No One Can Know is a story about the power of family, the dangers of secrets, and the relentless pursuit of truth. It's a gripping novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading.

No One Can Know is a must-read for anyone who loves a good murder mystery. With its intricate plot, complex characters, and evocative setting, this book has everything you could want in a suspenseful read. Whether you're a fan of Kate Alice Marshall's previous work or just discovering her for the first time, No One Can Know is guaranteed to keep you turning the pages until the very end.

Forced to move back into the family estate where their parents were killed, three sisters grapple with what really happened that night and all the secrets they’ve been hiding from each other. It’s a pretty run of the mill mystery/thriller but I had a good time reading it.

This is the first book I've read by Kate Alice Marshall, seeing the buzz around What Lies In The Woods, and knowing this is narrated by Karissa Vacker convinced me to try it.

'Three sisters, two murders and too many secrets to count.'

Emma and Nathan are married, in financial strife and she's pregnant. After losing their apartment they have nowhere to go, except Emma's childhood home - the house her parents were murdered in fourteen years ago. No one was ever convicted but some people believe Emma did it.

Emma's estranged from her sisters, between them they might be able to uncover the truth.

It's quite a slow burn, but it held my interest, the main characters have plenty of depth and there's a lot of detail including the unhappy childhood that made all three sisters eager to escape. There is some nice writing and narration by Karissa Vacker is excellent.

The plot is fairly standard but overall I think it's well worth a listen.

Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio

Here’s an interesting present day suspense story featuring three traumatized sisters. Their parents were shot to death one night when the girls were teenagers, and to this day the case has not been solved. The chapters alternate between the women, and between the time of their childhood “then” and the present day, “now.”

Each of the three main characters has a distinct personality and the author does a great job showing their personalities and how they got to be that way. I really disliked each of the three sisters, and that detracted from my enjoyment of the book. I couldn’t connect with them or care what happened to them.

The murdered parents were abusive, and none of the daughters felt sorrow about their murder. The plot drops hints that one of the girls might have killed their parents, and at different points the sisters suspect each other.

The plot became convoluted during the last third and by the end I still wasn’t positive about what had happened. I was mostly interested in the story but I would have liked it to be more clearly explained.

I think most readers of crime thrillers would like this book because it’s suspenseful and has some nice twists.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was capable, although the deep pitch she used for the male characters sounded weird to me.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me a free audio ARC for review consideration.

I am rating No One Can Know three and a half stars and I always round up.?

Just like her last book, Kate Alice Marshall kept me guessing the entire time, and I like when we get a zinger of a twist right at the end when you think things have fallen in to place and finally make sense. 😂 This book is a must read for thriller fans of What Lies in the Woods, and fans of twisted family drama and some wild women who you don’t know if you ca. trust! Thank you NetGalley for the arc! Great book!

Emma would rather die than return to her childhood home. It's where her parent's murders occurred, fracturing her relationship with her sisters forever. But years later, when her deadbeat husband loses his job, she has no choice but to return. It's not just the house, but the town. They all turned on her when so many questions about that horrific night were left unanswered. Unfortunately for Emma, she can't hide the truth forever.

Give me all the dysfunctional family thrillers, please, and thank you. Nothing is more satisfying than a mystery tangled up with tense family dynamics. The tension between the sisters over what happened to her parents was so energetic. None of the girls are perfect; they all have flaws and secrets, which adds to the atmosphere. The mistrust is even stickier since they are all lying in some way to each other, the town, and the police. The web of lies layered between them and the town is so sticky. Even when they hate each other, there seems to be an instinct to defend and protect each other. Blood runs thicker than water.

The narrator did a fantastic job of engaging with me. If I had read this in book format, I could see myself getting bored at parts. Some of the inner monologue gets repetitive and monotonous. Emma especially had some chapters where she kept rehashing the same anxieties. Thank goodness the narrator saved those passages from getting clunky.

I highly recommend this if you love tense psychological thrillers with layered secrets.

Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio, for the advanced audio! All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.