Ellen Randall is standing on the train platform. It’s a cold January day. She spots a man wearing a red scarf. She knows this person. She hates this person suddenly as a train approaches. She pushes them then fleas the station. Ellen is then gripped by guilt of what she has done to this person and her sister.
Struggling with what she has done. She leaves home and begins life on an abandoned station as a homeless person. A man exploring the station finds her this is when she confesses to having intentionally killed someone.

This book is a real psychological thriller. There are constant twists in the story That keep your mind working, the author managed to maintain my attention throughout the whole book.

Many thanks Netgalley and publishers for the opportunity to see an ARC.

A psychological drama featuring two sisters, Ellen and Rosanna living in London but Ellen doesn't approve of her sister going out with Matt, a married man. One night at an underground station she sees him and he ends up underneath an oncoming train... Rosanna thinks Matt has deserted her and goes to live in Cornwall while Ellen struggles with her secret and guilt.

I didn't enjoy this book as much as a previous one by Deidre Palmer. I found it rather far fetched and din't flow too well. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review The Girl in the Dark.

This was a really great thriller! I liked how well the story is paced and how well developed the characters are. The ending was one I didn't see coming which was good. Overall, I really enjoyed this and would recommend it! Special Thank You to Dierdre Palmer, Storm Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

Ellen Randall, chilled by the January wind at a train station, spots a red scarf and is startled by the wearer's identity. Three weeks later, a man explores an abandoned station, finding Ellen in distress. She confesses to having intentionally killed someone, surprising him with her confession.

The Girl in the Dark is a riveting psychological thriller with a brilliantly crafted plot that constantly challenges your assumptions. Just when you think you have it figured out, the story takes a thrilling twist.

Deirdre Palmer skillfully employs a multi-narrative approach, allowing readers to reach into the minds of various characters and experience the story from their unique experiences. The characters were well-rounded, some more flawed than others but the psychological exploration of their unique struggles added depth and intrigue to the story.

Profound themes are explored in this gripping tale. These include but are not limited to grief, the influence of memories on our thought process, the enduring impact of early life experience, while also shedding light on the poignant issues of suicide and loneliness.

The author's post-epilogue reflection on the inspiration behind the story, especially the exploration of London's secret underground locations, was a unique and intriguing addition to the book's conclusion. It not only added a fresh perspective but also offered a fascinating glimpse into the history of London's underground network. It's clear that the author invested a substantial amount of research to craft this captivating tale.

Overall a gripping psychological thriller which I enjoyed from start to finish.

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An emotional drama following Ellen Randall and her memories which are ruling the way she’s living her life. Her sister Rosanna has taken time out for a while, both keeping things from each other, unknown of each others current challenges.

Told from a few different perspectives, overall an okay read, I personally found a slow read as I prefer more psychological thriller rather than drama.

Ellen and her sister live together in London. Rosanna likes to live life to the full whereas Ellen prefers a quieter life.

Rosanna is going out with Matt, however she is aware he is married, things are complicated between the two of them and everything is done on Matts turn so Rosanna doesn’t give the game away that he is cheating on his wife and family. It soon becomes clear that Rosanna and Matt were not meant to be and Rosanna is left heartbroken.

Hating the fact that Matt is playing her sister Ellen spots Matt at a tube station in London and calls him out very publicly in front of the whole tube station. Ellen ends up pushing Matt away from her as things become more and more heated, however when she pushes Matt and he disappears Ellen is convinced she has pushed him under the train, in a panic she turns and flees the scene.

When Rosanna doesn’t hear from Matt she decides to stay in Cornwall to give herself some space and clear her head, during this time Ellen becomes convinced the police will come knocking on her door to arrest her for Matts murder and when Ellen starts receiving threatening text message she flees to an abandoned tube station.

Sleeping rough Ellen meets Carl who likes to explore the underground tunnels, and it soon becomes pretty clear that he wants to help her and he soon falls head over heels in love with her. Carl is determined to prove Ellen is innocent and he does everything in his power to make things right for her again.

I found the girl in the dark a really strange read. At first it starts off how I’d expect any thriller to, it was fast paced, exciting and I was drawn in right from the start. However as this book went on I found there was a lot of nothing going on, sadly it didn’t excite me and towards the end of the book I was really having to force myself to read to the end which I thought was such as shame given how promising it started off. I found myself becoming very confused and frustrated with it.

At one point I actually thought what on earth is going on here, and I think this was because there were too many different points of view which I think is where I lost my way in this book as some perspectives added very little if anything to this book and I found myself thinking what was all that about.

Sadly this book wasn’t for me but I hope other readers enjoy it more, I’d say if you are after a slightly slower paced thriller then this would be the book for you.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an advance copy of this book in exchange for this review.

Ellen and Rosanna are sisters. Ellen is a worrier while Rosanna is fun loving. Rosanna falls in love with a married man named Matt and gets pregnant with his child but Matt leaves her. Ellen meets Matt on the train and while in the train, Ellen accidentally kills Matt--and that's how the story starts.

This was at first slightly a slow burner to me and there were many characters in the book, although the main focus was towards Ellen and Rosanna who in my opinion are the main protagonists of the story. There some twists and turns along the story but I think it became more fast paced towards the middle part of the book. The writing was really great and I have to say there were some boring parts and confusing parts in the story. However, the ending was great with the unexpected twist at the end.

Overall, this book worth 3 stars in my opinion.

Thank you Netgalley and Storm publishing for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

I couldn’t put the book down. It was such a page turner! I had to know what happened.

There was some characters introduced that didn’t have any major role. I get the need but I wish the book flowed a little better.

Thank you for the ARC #TheGirlintheDark #NetGalley.
I took my kids to a trampoline park so I could sit quietly alone and read this book. Our girl pushed a man in front of a train in defense of her sister. She knows there were cameras and maybe witnesses so she goes home and waits to be arrested.
Three weeks later and there hasn't even been a news story about his death.
It gets really good when Carl comes into the picture.

It is a weird little book but I liked it.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #StormPublishing for the ARC of #TheGirlInTheDark by #DeirdrePalmer. The book is filled with relationships, a few twists and and ending I didn’t expect. This is a first time author for me.

Ellen Randall and her sister Rosanna lived together in an apartment in London, both working different jobs, keeping one another company as they had always done, since their parents were killed a long time ago. But Rosanna was unable to focus on much at the moment - her boyfriend had just dumped her, but she wouldn't believe it. She was sure he'd return. Ellen knew a little about the man and wasn't impressed, heartbroken for Rosanna's sake. The day she saw the man at the tube station was the day her life changed as she'd known it - and she couldn't tell anyone, not even Rosanna.

When Rosanna went to Cornwall to visit friends, Ellen fell apart. She still wouldn't tell Rosanna - but she went into hiding, frightened of what was ahead. When a gentle soul by the name of Carl found her, he helped her, taking her to his family home in Sussex. But Ellen knew she couldn't remain there - nothing would be resolved if she stayed. What could she do? What was her future to be like?

The Girl in the Dark is my first by author Deirdre Palmer and it was intriguing and "different". There were a lot of characters who only had minor roles, and I had a couple of stages of confusion as I tried to work out who was who. The three MCs were easy to follow and easy to like, especially Carl. The "bad person" was a piece of work!! It's classed as psychological thriller, but in my opinion it isn't - crime/mystery would be my choice of genre ;) Recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

Rosanna and Ellen or sisters and they lost their parents when they were quite young Rosanna is young fun pretty and loves nice things Ellen is a worrior and prepares for every event. At the current moment Ellen is worried about Rosanna because she is dating a married man named Matt Layton or at least she was until he broke things off with her despite Rosena saying he loves her and that is just a break Ellen feels she knows different. When Ellen sees Matt on the train platform and start yelling at him about being a womanizer a cheater and lots of other insults she dramatically pushes him and when she turns to look back he’s gone she runs away thinking she’s killed Matt and doesn’t know what to do. She quickly catches a taxi home but cannot stop thinking about it. she’s grateful when her sister goes to Cornwall to visit friends Ellen is doing her best to deal with the stress and anxiety but it causes her to do things she wouldn’t ordinarily do and when she starts receiving emails from someone named creepy cat who claims they know what she did she goes on the run and buy on the run I mean she goes and hides in the tunnels of the train station. This is where she meets Carl
On his days off he likes to visit the underground tunnels in the shocked when he sees Ellen there disheveled and stressed out he promises to help her and help her he does. He goes above and beyond any help most strangers would give. Let me just say I have read other books by this author and thought they were awesome but these two women and the girl in the dark or two of the dumbest characters I have ever read in a book and I even liked Ellen and Rosanna to certain extent but it says that these two women had no common sense whatsoever between them then Carl who I loved in what a great white night he turned out to be. I am not even saying I didn’t like this book because for the most part I definitely did but head I’ve been friends with these two women there were some hard truths I would’ve had to tell them some love this book they do have some eyerolling involved in fact a lot of it but I would be lying if I said it wasn’t entertaining because I read it all the way through in one sitting. I want to thank storm publication and Net Galley for my free Ark copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

I read the blurb of this book and just knew that i had to read it, it was so intriguing i just had to find out what was going on and i was definitely NOT disappointed - it kept me gripped all the way through the book!!

This book was written as a multiple point of view and i really enjoyed getting onto each characters mindset.

The storyline was very easy to read and each chapter pulled me along to the next one and i just had to keep reading more and more until i had finished it!

A very clever and interesting read and i enjoyed it very much…..

This book has such promise. Early on in the story, Ellen makes a mistake and the rest of the book revolves around what she thinks has happened and how this is affecting herself and the lives of others. Ellen basically goes to pieces and the remainder of the novel is about how she copes and the people who help her unravel the case to get to the truth. Although it was a good case study in how trauma can affect a person and how compassion and humanity can help another human, I felt that the conclusion was weak and almost, what was the point. The book needs a stronger ending to make it great.

The Girl in the Dark by Deirdre Palmer was exactly what I needed today! After momentary blinding rage caused Ellen to push a man onto the tracks of the London Tube, she expected footsteps to run after her. But they didn't come. Her life after that was riddled with guilt and she made other poor choices. Meanwhile, her sister Rosie waited and waited for her (married) boyfriend to contact her. When he didn't, she tried to tell herself he had good reason. Both sisters, also roommates, sought escape. Ellen found herself rescued by a stranger while Rosie found solace in family.

Slow-paced suspense such as this really appeals to me. Though a few aspects are unrealistic and extraneous, overall the story is enjoyable and easily immersive. I like that the level of darkness isn't painfully grim and that the reader is privy to the mind of the guilty. This is a quick read which kept me on edge just enough. The plot and premise are clever and engaging and I whipped through the pages in one sitting.

My sincere thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this compelling thriller/mystery.

Such a page turner and couldn’t put it down. Lots of tension and drama. I would recommend to a friend

I got some mixed feelings about this one. I found it challenging to engage with the storyline and did not feel connected to the characters. The plot progressed slowly without any surprising turns. I believe the story lacked direction and included unnecessary characters. The characters and their actions were too superficial, lack of depth, and way too predictable. While I like the writing style, sadly this book wasn't for me.

Thank you, NetGalley and Publishing for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for access to this arc in exchange for my honest review..

Well, the book didn't go where I thought it was going haha.. It was an interesting read even if I got confused at one time. I really enjoyed the author's writing style and loved the ending for each character, specially for ONE who I really despised since the beginning, lol. (no spoiling)

A complex idea that in parts fell a little flat for me.
I liked the idea that Ellen may not be correctly remembering her actions on that day in the tube but I found it difficult to believe that she would just hook up with a random stranger (Carl) and go to his far flung disintegrating family home and equally that he would make that offer.
That said, as Carl starts to unfold the truth the plot does become more intriguing but never really picks up pace.
An interesting read but not a page turning thriller for me.

Thank you to Storm Publishing for providing me and ARC of The Girl in the Dark for my honest review. This story follows Ellen, who believes she murdered her sister's ex-boyfriend. Throughout the novel, you must try to figure out if Ellen is remembering the incident correctly or if there may be more than meets the eye.

Overall, this book fell flat for me. Not only did it contain too many POVs (some I felt were unnecessary), but it was very anticlimactic. It was definitely a slow burn, that never really ignited. Based on the title and the taglines, I expected much more from this book.