This was a really entertaining family drama! I enjoyed seeing the different perspectives of the family involved in the drama and the police officer trying to figure out what happened. Fans of juicy family drama and a little mystery will love it!

Rich family. One dead. One poisoned. And everyone’s lying.
Skye thought marrying into the wealthy Turner family would be a dream but dreams can turn into nightmares real fast. And when one winds up dead and another poisoned at a family gathering, their “perfect” life starts to crumble.
It is told in two POVs, Skye and the detective. This book weaves in secrets, lies and gaslighting to keep you on edge.
A twisty dark thriller to add to your TBR!

Family secrets, lies, drama and murder. This is nicely twisty and I was a fan of Mei. Know that some of the characters feel like stereotypes but that won't keep you from turning the pages. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good travel book.

While this book was a standalone, it felt like it could be the second book in a series. There was a lot of backstory for the law enforcement characters and it was hard to determine if they were the central story or if the Turner family was. It ultimately came together, but I would still enjoy following the main police character, Mei, along for future cases. Character development was done well, considering the reader only got limited points of view and it was unsettling to see how easy law enforcement and the medical community could be manipulated through money, power, and connection. This all combined for a really good read! And, again, here is my request for more stories featuring Sergeant Mei O’Connor!

This book was so good! I was literally at the edge of my seat reading this. The dual perspectives made the book impossible to put down because I HAD to know what would happen next. There’s something about books that have the elite trope that intrigue me. The book was written well and overall a great psychological thriller. I will be reading more from this author.

4/5 stars🔥
This book was the perfect mix of intriguing and fun. I enjoyed the story overall, but I will say the plot twists were not very shocking.
This was a quick/easy read that kept me entertained! I would suggest this if you’re looking for a whodunnit style of book!

Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

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What happens when you combine a thriller full of family drama, scandal, secrets and lies? You get the incredible story - See How They Fall!

You know what they say- If you can't trust family.. who can you trust?

When an illegitimate heir comes forward at a family weekend retreat, things do not go as planned. There is a tragedy that begins an investigation that turns menacing. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

Telling the story in Skye and Mei’s voices was very effective giving you the opportunity to look inside both the family dynamics as well as the investigation.

I enjoyed this fast-paced page turner!

Mark your calendar! This Australian thriller will be released on April 29,2025!

What a ride! This thriller is just that, a thriller. Fast paced and suspense driven. Loved every second!

Skye married into the wealthy Turner family years ago, thinking she had entered paradise. Now, she is on the way to the family estate with her husband Duncan and young daughter, Tilly, after Duncan's father passed away. It is time to read the will and see what his father left behind. But as the weekend progresses, tragedy strikes, with a death and one person in hospital. Sergeant Mei O'Connor is assigned to investigate and despite the opinion of her superiors, she thinks they are missing something and continues a dangerous investigation into the family.

This one had action and danger at every turn! I love a good police procedural and this was such an enjoyable novel for me. The writing was brilliant and I loved the Sydney and surrounding locations, particularly living here. There were a bunch of unlikeable characters up to terrible things and Mei's own background was so intriguing. A brilliant novel and I look forward to more by this author. 4.5*

A good debut mystery/thriller novel with lots of untrustworthy characters. This book will appeal to those mystery readers who enjoy stories with lots going on. This book has family drama, rich people behaving badly, police procedurals, and far reaching corruption. I felt some of the themes / character developments were a bit rushed, and the ending was fine, but a bit expected. Good if you’re looking for a quick read popcorn thriller.

Now this is a thriller that I’ve been needing! Super fast paced, well written, and interesting. This was absolutely insane in the best way possible. I love rich people doing bad things

This was a compelling read, but I was frustrated at times with how obvious it was our main character was being gas lit and was just stuck in the circumstances. However, I found it well written and entertaining.

#ad many thanks for the advance copy @Rachelparisauthor & @BookSparks #partner

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See How They Fall by Rachel Paris is a debut thriller sure to put Paris on your radar of an author to follow. I know I will be!

The Turner empire, the family drama and scandal, and some poisoning - it’s just another day in the lives of the rich. When the patriarch of the family dies, it’ll be a fight for what he’s left behind. But all the cards are all about to fall.

Oh this was a fun one that I devoured in a day! The family drama kicks off in chapter 1 and continues until the very last page. While the chapters were longer than I normally like, they didn’t feel that way. Once you start reading you’ll be so immersed in Paris’ writing that you’ll forget you’re even reading.

I liked how we got to see both sides of the story. The investigation and police side of things was just as compelling as the family drama. I think most are going to enjoy this one.

The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat!

When Skye marries into the ultra wealthy Turner family she believes her life has become a fairytale. But after a private family retreat to deal with the dead patriarch’s wishes for his company, one family member is dead and one is left fighting for her life from a mysterious poisoning.

Mei O’Conner is the lead investigator in this suspicious case. When she experiences a lack of cooperation from her superiors and pressure to close the case, she will have to go it alone to dig for the truth. And what she finds is much bigger and darker than she ever imagined.

I was captivated with this story from the beginning to the surprise ending. I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next!

Thank you Netgalley, Penzler Publishers, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on April 29, 2025

Thank you Penzler Books for the gifted book!

This was one crazy ride, that's for sure!

I was immediately hooked on all the family drama. Family drama is my jam and this definitely delivered in that department!

As much as I enjoyed the family drama, I struggled a little bit with the detectives chapters. I found myself just wanting her chapters to be over so I could get back to what's going on with the main family!

While the beginning quickly stole my attention, the middle lagged quite a bit for me. I thought the ending was good though!

I think this will be a hit for many family drama fans like myself!

This suspenseful debut follows the Turners, a mega-wealthy family with ties to everyone and everything, making them appear untouchable. After a family gathering, one family member is dead, and another is on life support. The case is quickly resolved, but unfortunately for the Turners, police sergeant Mei O’Connor trusts her gut more than she trusts her superiors. She senses there’s more to the case, and with the help of a concerned family member, they uncover far more than they expected.

The story unfolds through alternating perspectives, with each chapter growing more intense. Both main characters carry heavy emotional baggage, driving them to seek out the ugly truth. This was an exciting, edge-of-your-seat read, and I can’t wait to read more from this author!

See How They Fall is a compelling thriller with a fabulous premise. The Turner family is known and wealthy and after patriarch Sir Campbell Turner dies, his sons and other family members get together to discuss future plans. Poisoning changes everything, especially as a child is involved.

Points of view alternate between Skye, one of the wives, and Detective Mei O'Connor. I really liked the poisoning aspects and associated twists but didn't connect with any of the characters so felt less invested than I had hoped. Mei's perspective and character didn't win me over and at times the investigative bits were somewhat dull. Though the writing itself is beautiful and interesting, that special something is missing for me. It will hit others exactly where it should!

When the patriarch of the wealthy Turner family dies, his three sons are set to inherit the luxury goods empire. After an intimate family gathering, one more family member is dead, and another is fighting for their life, launching an investigation into the incident, spearheaded by Sergeant Mei O’Connor. While her superiors are eager to close the case quickly, Mei feels there is more to the story and this family, and when Skye, the wife of one of the Turner brothers, comes forward, the two hope to reveal the truth behind this family empire.

Wow—this was such a fast-paced and entertaining read! I liked the structure of the book with the alternating perspectives from both the police investigation {via Sergeant Mei O’Connor} and inside the Turner family drama {via Skye}. Both lead characters are flawed and relatable women you immediately find yourself rooting for, and I think their character development was outstanding. Overall, this is a suspenseful thriller and great debut novel—I look forward to the author’s future books!

Thank you to Penzler Publishers and NetGalley for my gifted e-ARC!

Wow! Rachel Paris’ debut thriller had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. This novel combines the suspense of a crime thriller with the emotional depth of family drama, making it one of my favorite thrillers of 2025.

Set against the backdrop of an affluent Australian family (the Turners), the story revolves around the investigation of a family tragedy that threatens to dismantle a powerful dynasty. The plot is a complex maze of secrets, lies, and manipulations as Detective Mei O’Connor unravels a tangled web of hidden truths.

I really loved Mei O’Connor - our dedicated detective who grapples with a haunting past, faces misogyny in her police department, and deals with an unfaithful fiancé. She’s layered, flawed, and unapologetic. Her determination to trust her instincts, especially when the evidence appears too convenient and everyone wants to close the case, adds a layer of grit to this police procedural.

Paris explores themes of privilege, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation with unsettling precision. I constantly questioned the motives and truths of the Turner family as they attempted to maintain their pristine image. It’s a brilliantly complex tale with dark twists, unexpected turns, and a shocking conclusion—such a wild ride!

Seriously, if you love a story filled with shocking surprises that leave you thinking, “What the?!”, this is a must-read!

"See How They Fall" is a gripping thriller perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lucy Foley. This was such an amazing debut! From the very first chapter, I was hooked and could not put it down. The story begins with a bang and doesn't let up. I really enjoyed the dual perspectives of Skye and Mei, which created a police procedural full of family drama, secrets, and lies. I truly had no idea what was going to happen, and the twists kept me on the edge of my seat. I'm still shocked about the ending! Such a great debut, and I can't wait to see what Rachel Paris does next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penzler Publishers/Scarlet for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.