The plot: Nola Strate is a late-night call-in radio host in Portland, Oregon, whose favorite babysitter was murdered by a serial killer known as the Hiding Man when she was only eight. His masked face has haunted her ever since. Now, twenty years later, a radio caller makes her suspect that the Hiding Man is back. And this time, he's coming for her.
My thoughts: This book is tautly plotted and very suspenseful. Nola is a relatable and sympathetic character. (Though I really didn't like her father.) Her creeping suspicion that she's being watched while not knowing by whom, along with her growing sense of unease as she senses the Hiding Man closing in on her is truly unsettling. This novel is well-written, has fast pacing, and keeps you guessing about what's really the truth and who Nola can trust. I liked that about it. It's a compelling psychological thriller. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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DeleteI was going to listen to this one soon so I'm happy to see you enjoyed it!
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DeleteAhh I have this on my TBR for next week! I'm so excited to read it.
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DeleteI love the urban legend style premise and this sounds really good! I haven't read anything by this author so I need to go look into them.
ReplyDeleteI'd read this author again. This was a good psychological thriller imo.
DeleteI am really curious because the author is a true crime podcaster and she would bring a unique perspective to this novel. And I also think having a main character who hosts a late night radio call in show is a neat idea.
ReplyDeleteI've never listened to her podcasts, but I did enjoy her writing.
DeleteThat's an interesting concept for a novel - sounds like a winner!
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DeleteI was not a big thriller fan before, but in the last 2 years I have really gotten into them
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DeleteGlad you enjoyed this one! It does sound interesting, but way too intense for me right now ;)
ReplyDeleteI totally get that. There are days when I need light and sweet and anxiety-free reads.
DeleteOoh I like that cover. Very mysterious. I don’t read many thrillers but this sounds like something I would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a fun read.
DeleteLate night radio shows are often good settings for scary things. Reminds me a bit of the old movie Play Misty for Me ... lol.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen that movie, but from the synopsis I can certainly see a resemblance to this book. ;D
DeleteI love the sound of this one! What a perfect week to read it😁
ReplyDeleteIt's the perfect week for a book like this one.
DeleteLark, this was a good one. Glad you enjoyed it :) Wishing you a lovely Halloween week!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nadia! Same to you. :D
DeleteThis sounds like the perfect creepy read for this time of year. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it! :D
ReplyDeleteI did. It's not a perfect read, but I liked the main character and thought there were some good twists along the way.
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DeleteI thought this one was really well done, too!
ReplyDeleteIt is a good one. I look forward to her next book.
DeleteI generally avoid books about serial killers, so I will skip this one. The writing sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI get that. I think there are more books about serial killers than there are actual serial killers! And I have to admit, I can't read a lot of these kinds of books in a row. It's just too much, you know?
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