Book Review: Dark Corners - Megan Goldin

 

 

I will admit, I’m a fan of Megan Goldin’s writing, so when I was offered an ARC of “Dark Corners,” I practically ceased reading what else I’d been reading and started in on this one. This book can be read as a stand-alone, though it is the second in a series about Rachel Krall, who readers met in “The Night Swim.” Ms. Krall is a true crime podcaster and in this book, she’s contacted by the FBI regarding a prisoner about to be released. A lot happens in this book - and the publisher’s summary does a great job explaining all of it. What I really like about Ms. Goldin’s writing is how the “podcast” sections suddenly appear, giving some background information - they move the plot along, opposed to stopping the story dead. The main character, Rachel, is - as always - a woman who uses her wits and thinks on the fly in very logical ways. I did like the part about the BuzzCon awards and influencers on social media and how that tied into the overall story too. I even, in a rather weird way, liked how Ms. Goldin created some sympathy for the “bad guy” in this book. I zipped through this book and will probably re-read this at another time. Four stars.