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The Night Swim

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She is the last hope for people seeking justice.True crime podcaster Rachel Krall has come to Neapolis, a small seaside town being torn apart by a devastating trial. A local golden boy a swimmer destined for Olympic greatness has been accused of raping the beloved granddaughter of the police chief.Used to being recognised for her voice, not her face, Rachel is unsettled when she finds a note on her car windshield, begging for her help. Twenty-five years ago, Jenny Stills drowned. Her sister insists it was murder.Rachel throws herself into covering the trial, but the letters keep coming. As the past and present start to collide, Rachel uncovers startling connections between the two cases. The truth will change the course of the trial, and the lives of everyone involved.An absolutely gripping thriller, featuring a true crime podcaster. Perfect for fans of Ashley Flowers and Riley Sager.Praise for The Night Swim:'A blistering plot and crisp writing make The Night Swim an unputdownable read' Sarah Pekkanen author of The Wife Between Us'You get the courtroom drama, a front-row seat to an influential true crime podcast, and the uncovering of decades-long secrets buried within a small coastal town. Read this book, you won't regret it!' Reader review 'Expertly written' Reader review 'A slow burn, character driven thriller... horrifying, heartbreaking and brilliantly written. I can't wait to read more books by this author' Reader review 'I really enjoyed the dual timeline and thought using the different formats of podcast episodes, letters and first person narrative was very clever. This book tackles a lot of big issues within a gripping plot. Powerful reading.' Reader review'Gripping and heartbreaking with an undercurrent of unease running through it I couldn't bear to put it down. So tightly plotted you don't see the twists coming!' Reader review'I absolutely loved it! If you love legal thrillers, secrets and podcasts, you need to read this.' Reader review

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ISBN9781804365960
PublisherCanelo Digital Publishing Limited
Publication Date11/13/23
Pages386

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  • babe
    babe

    130 Followers

    3.0

    Für jeden True-Crime Podcast Hörer ein MUSS

    Also im ganzen hat mir das gefallen, aber es hatte seine Längen. Die Spannung baute sich seicht auf. Am Anfang dachte ich, was hat das eine jetzt mit dem anderen zu tun. Aber dies lies sich ja zum Schluss auflösen. Ich möchte die Charaktere und auch die emotionale Erzählweise, gerade auch weil es um sehr schwierige Themen (Vergewaltigung/Sexueller Missbrauch, körperlich und seelische Gewalt) geht. Das ganze ist leider sehr realistisch und vorstellbar. Was mich tatsächlich gestört hat war teilweise die Darstellung einzelner Charaktere und deren Handlungen. Rundum lesenswert aber wird einem nicht lange im Gedächtnis bleiben.

    Oct 2, 2025

  • tines.buecherzimmer
    tines.buecherzimmer

    192 Followers

    4.0

    Der Thriller folgt der True-Crime-Podcasterin Rachel Krall, die in einer kleinen Küstenstadt über einen aktuellen Vergewaltigungsprozess berichtet. Gleichzeitig erhält sie anonyme Briefe, die sie auf einen ungeklärten Todesfall vor 25 Jahren aufmerksam machen. Beide Fälle scheinen miteinander verbunden zu sein und führen tief in ein Geflecht aus Geheimnissen, Lügen und gesellschaftlichen Vorurteilen. Im Buch werden klassische Erzählperspektiven mit Podcast- Skripten und Briefen gemischt. Ich fand es dadurch sehr fesselnd und dynamisch. Die Atmosphäre ist weniger actionreich, dafür eher emotional belastend und beklemmend. Das Thema sexualisierte Gewalt und Opferbeschuldigung wird immer aktuell sein und in diesem Buch wird sehr deutlich beschrieben, wie betroffene oft behandelt werden.

    Apr 13, 2026

  • 5.0

    I really liked the audiobook for this one! There is the podcast part which is delivered very well through the audio and I would definitely recommend the audiobook! Story-wise, I thought it was a little slow in the beginning since it felt a little too much like a legal thriller instead of what I was expecting - hence I'd probably lean more towards a 4,5-star rating. But having the two stories run parallel to each other definitely made it more interesting! I just would have wished for the stories to connect more than they did in the end. I could go into detail about this, but I want to avoid spoilers so I'll leave it at that. Please be aware of the trigger warnings though - towards the end it does get pretty graphic and was quite hard to stomach at times.

    Aug 22, 2024

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