The Night Shift by Gemma Rogers is a tense and gripping psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows the protagonist, who works a night shift at Storage Queen, a seemingly uneventful job that offers the solitude and quiet she needs to study while supporting her university degree. However, everything changes when a mysterious man arrives, dragging a large suitcase behind him.

From the moment the man walks in, the atmosphere shifts, and the protagonist’s instincts tell her that something is dangerously wrong. What follows is a harrowing ordeal that unfolds throughout the 12-hour shift, with suspense building steadily as the night wears on. The sense of isolation and vulnerability that comes with working alone during unsociable hours amplifies the tension, making for an intense, fast-paced read.

Rogers masterfully keeps readers guessing, blending moments of calm with sudden bursts of suspense. The protagonist’s emotional journey—from the initial unease to the desperate fight for survival—adds depth to the thriller’s fast-moving plot. The setting, confined within the storage facility, creates a claustrophobic atmosphere that heightens the stakes and keeps the reader fully immersed in the unfolding drama.

The Night Shift is a perfect read for fans of suspenseful thrillers, offering a blend of psychological tension, unexpected twists, and high stakes. Rogers has crafted a story that proves one night shift can indeed be deadly, leaving readers breathless until the very last page.

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy

I really enjoyed this book. A quick book with lots of twist that make you want to read more and hooks you in.

If you want a fast paced thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat you have to read this!!
This book follows Nina, a nightshift worker in a storage facility. What is usually a quiet night at work with not much to do but study, soon turns into a nightmare.
Nina watches a suspicious man enter carrying a very heavy suitcase.
Something is very wrong.
What is in that suitcase?
Will Nina make it through her nightshift?

This is an unsettling story that is fast paced and has a feeling of dread throughout. I liked the writing style. I was invested in how it was going to end. I would recommend this! Special Thank You to Gemma Rogers,Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

Wasn’t able to read this one digitally but I did order a copy of the book so will be reviewing it after I’ve read it. I’m really excited for it as I’ve only heard great things about it.

I received this book through NetGalley, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to discover new authors and share my thoughts.

The Night Shift was a thrilling and suspenseful read that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Gemma Rogers does an excellent job of building tension and creating a story full of twists and surprises. The characters were well-developed, and the plot was both gripping and unpredictable. I found myself completely immersed in the mystery and eager to see how everything would unfold.

Thank you again to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. I look forward to reading more from this author!

This is the second book I have read by Gemma Rogers, and she is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors. This book was such a rollercoaster ride. It was relentless with the heart racing, edge of the seat storyline that had me riveted from start to finish. There were so many points when I thought the story was almost over, everything was going to be ok, and Nina was going to be safe and escape this nightmare night shift, but nope, my heart fell to my feet again when there was another twist in the story. Cannot recommend this book enough to any reader who loves to be taken on a nerve-racking journey.

The Night Shift by Gemma Rogers is a well-written, locked room style thriller that is fast-paced and twisty.

Nina is studying to be a doctor but to make ends meet she works at Storage Queen, a 24-hour storage facility. A twelve hour night shift is usually a time where Nina can study for exams or even catch up on her sleep. But this night shift is different. A man arrives and is dragging a very heavy suitcase behind him. And is that blood trailing behind? Trying to maintain her blood sugar (she is diabetic) while hiding and trying to find a way out of the facility, will Nina be able to survive the night shift?

I really like this novel! The pace is fast and the plot is well executed. I absolutely love Nina's character! It was very interesting to see how having diabetes affected Nina as it's not really something that is in these types of books. Definitely adding more books by Gemma Rogers to my TBR list!

Thank you to NetGalley, Gemma Rogers, and Boldwood Books for this ARC. Publication date was March 6th 2025.

Nina’s working the overnight shift at Storage Queen when a man walks in dragging a giant suitcase—and instantly, the alarm bells start ringing. Things go from weird to terrifying fast, and suddenly she’s trapped in a maze of dark hallways, locked doors, and gut-level fear. What’s in the suitcase? Who really is this man? And is that blood trailing behind the path of the suitcase? How far will Nina go to survive the longest night of her life?

Creepy, intense, and full of high-stakes tension, particularly with the challenges of Nina's diabetes, this one had me holding my breath and flipping pages like mad.

Thank you to NetGalley, Gemma Rogers, and Boldwood Books for the chance to read this twisty, cat and mouse, engrossing ARC!

I finished this book in one sitting, paging from page to page, and not wanting it to finish! I really enjoyed it, and can't wait for the next offering by a very talented author! TB

A great story and very fast paced, Nina does a night shift in a storage facility and see something she shouldn’t so is being hunted.

Many twists and turns a fabulous read by a fabulous author, Gemma Roger’s is one of my favourite

The Night Shift by Gemma Rogers
Fast paced lock in style book following Nina, a new college student studying to be a doctor complete a 12 hour night shift at Storage Queen - a 24hr storage facility.
What is normally a boring shift where she could fall asleep becomes a nightmare, being hunted down the hallways of the storage company.
Likes:
- face paced
- multiple POVs
- time stamped chapters (as if giving a police report)
- insight into diabetes
- I could see this becoming a movie as it was written in a way I could picture it in my head
- happy ending (but not diminishing trauma)
I made the mistake of starting this book in the middle of one of my night shifts and gave myself the creeps.


Thank you to NetGalley and the Author for giving me a copy of this book

Nina is a medical student who works the night shift in a self storage company. She always feel safe working at night; guests need a keypad code to get in and she has a panic button under her desk. The night gives her a chance to study for exams until one night when a man arrives late at night dragging a heavy suitcase. Nina spends the rest of her shift running and hiding from a man who is trying to cover up something that is much more involved than Nina could imagine. On top of her having to hide and try to find a way out, she is also a type one diabetic and must find a way to maintain her blood sugar as the night progresses.

This one was pretty exciting as Nina used every bit of her strength to find a solution to getting out of the storage unit. At times other people are arriving and she has to either try to escape them or in the case of her friends, protect them from the people who will do anything to keep their secrets. I learned a lot about diabetes as well as the ins and outs of working at a self storage unit and I enjoyed having a smart, resourceful main character. I was rooting for Nina to escape the entire time and thought this was an original premise with a great plot. Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a copy of this ARC for review.

Thank you to NetGalley to for advanced opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Stars.

I LOVE A KICKASS HEROINE. And the FMC was a BADDIE!!! I loved the twists and how many of the characters intertwined. I flew this book in one day. I will be reading more by this author because WOW!

While this thrilling entertaining novel may have had some plot twist and, have been intriguing. I personally did not enjoy it as much but I would suggest it to other people that deeply enjoy books like this.

Arc review:

The Night Shift is a gripping, atmospheric, 'locked in' thriller that pulls you in right from the start. With an eerie, isolated setting and a constant sense of unease, Gemma Rogers delivers a fast-moving, suspenseful read that kept me hooked.

The setting sets us up for unease straight away and Rogers does an incredible job of building claustrophobic tension, making even mundane interactions feel filled with potential danger. The atmosphere alone had me on edge!

The story moves quickly, which is normally my preference for thrillers, and I found myself flying through chapters, eager to see what would happen next. There’s little room for filler, which keeps the tension high from start to finish.

Nina, our protagonist, was relatable and well-developed, and I enjoyed following her as she tried to navigate this tense and unpredictable night. Her decisions felt realistic, which made the stakes even higher.

The final chapters delivers plenty of action and suspense, tying things up in a way that felt earned and well-paced. It wasn’t a mind-blowing twist, but it was solid and satisfying.

Overall, The Night Shift is a tense, well-written thriller with an eerie setting, strong suspense, and a fast-moving plot. While it follows some familiar thriller beats, the atmosphere and tension make it stand out. A great pick for fans of quick, edge-of-your-seat reads!

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

I did love the location ,which by its very nature set the locked in scenario very well. The style of the book was good too with short sharp chapters Nina was not my favourite Gemma Roger’s character and as the author explained she was based loosely on her daughter I did wonder if this meant she couldn’t bring herself to give her much edge.
The middle of the tale lost the energy and tension of the start and I though5 the ending was insipid. There were a couple of characters you could have done without as they added so little but a deserved four stars overall from me.

The book started well with good buildup and suspense. There were some plot holes that didn’t come to fruition, like Sasha being pregnant and why was Laura even there when she did next to nothing. The characters I really had no attachment with, Dom and Laura could have been murdered and I wouldn’t have cared because they weren’t built up enough. The main character also was so idiotic despite the book saying over and over that she was smart. The pace was also not consistent because there were too many plot points and it started to drag near the middle. There were parts that I really liked, the setting was great and I will definitely remember this book when I go to a storage unit.

Thank you net galley for the opportunity for reviewing this book.

4.5 stars

This is a creepy read that pulls readers in from the start. The short chapters keep the pace active, which is perfect to keep readers actively engaged. I enjoyed the multiple POVs, too. If you like cat and mouse or locked room thrillers, this is one to check out. I look forward to reading more books by this author.