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Nina works the night shift at a 24h-access storage unit, and tonight is like no other. Tonight, Nina is fighting for her life. This book follows her in her desperate attempt to out smart and out-live her worst nightmare- while also trying to battle hypoglycemic attacks from her type one diabetes.

Were there multiple times I yelled at the character as if she were in a scary movie making all the wrong decisions? Yes. Big is the story believable? Also yes. Did I cringe at the hyper focus of her diabetes? Yes. Was I impressed at the practicality of involving real like issues in a general thriller book? Also yes.

The pacing was perfect. The storyline checks out. The whole thing wrapped up beautifully. I was so unexpectedly impressed with this one! Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC.

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Thank you for the ARC! This was very well done! It gave me Freida McFadden vibes and was quick paced and easy to follow! I can't wait for everyone to read it so I have people to talk about this with!

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The Night Shift is all about Nina working in a storage unit on the night shift, tonight is not going to plan though. It’s a quick read, but i found it a bit repetitive, but the whole book is in the small storage units. There was a little twist at the end which I didn’t see coming. It was an ok read, I’d give it 3.5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

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Another gripping read from the fantastic Gemma Rogers!

Having loved all Gemma’s previous novels, I went into this one on the basis of her other work rather than the description of this one - as it appeared to be the story of one standalone night rather than the stories I usually enjoy which cover significantly longer time periods. I’m glad I did though as this book is excellent entertainment!

To continue funding herself through medical school, Nina takes a job in a storage facility. Working the night shift there, she is alone, with only occasional customers coming in to access their belongings. On the fateful night of this story, Nina has far from the quiet night shift she hopes for!

Expect ‘cat and mouse’ chases, lots of attempts to escape murderous events and just lots of blood and carnage!! There are no quiet moments in this novel! It is a great read and stands out amongst other titles in this genre.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

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I love locked-room suspense novels and this one did not disappoint. i am a new fan of Gemma Rogers. Nina is stuck in a 24 hour shift in a storage unit and it goes hellishly wrong.

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Excellent physiological thriller that Gemma Roger’s has nailed. Loved this book.
Working in a storage facility on the nightshift leaves one employee with a problem which revolves into bigger problems throughout the night.
Brilliant with some surprising twists and turns.
Highly recommended.

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I have never enjoyed a book so much while simultaneously hating the main character. The main character Nina did everything she possibly could to get herself killed yet she somehow survived. The book is fast paced and keeps you guessing at every turn.

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The first part of the book was great then it started to drag a bit then the ending was good so overall a good read

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Nina is starting her night shift at the Storage Queen and is looking forward to a laid-back quiet night but when a man comes in carrying a large suitcase she gets goosebumps and that is when the non-stop action begins. It's a frantic pace as the action begins and it doesn't let up. Nina is also a diabetic and we get a understanding of the complications of the illness although it is not the main focus of the story it does play a part as the author has a personal connection to the illness. I actually strangely liked the characters even Stacey who is Nina's boss. Stacey is flawed but has a kind heart. The plot is a full on pulse pounding read!

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The Night Shift by Gemma Rogers was a slow-burn, locked-door thriller. The read started out slow but eventually picked up. Thank you, Boldwood Books and NetGalley, for the opportunity to be an advance review copy reader.

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Such a great book. Couldn't stop reading it. Thank you for my advance reader copy. Can't wait to look up other books from this author.

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Nina is an aspiring doctor who works the night shift at a 24/7 storage facility. The night starts out quiet enough, but then a stranger shows up with a suspicious looking suitcase and things quickly go downhill from there.

I’m usually not one for mystery/thrillers, but this one kept my attention. The main character was fully developed and her story was made even more interesting by her diabetic diagnosis. It takes some real steel to fight off the bad guys when you’re about to pass out from hypoglycemia!

I was surprised at the detail that went into the bad guys. Roger put some real thought into their stories and motives. I’ve found that a lot of mystery/thrillers usually paint the antagonist with a broad brush with little to no personality.

I was slightly disappointed at the end, however, by who Nina allowed back in her life. They wouldn’t have been my first pick and she could have done so much better.

A good story overall with lots of action that will keep you guessing who will come out on top!

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The Night Shift, by Gemma Rogers, Nina works the overnight shift at Queen’s storage and on this night her shift already started off bad because her and boyfriend Dom got in an argument and ended their relationship. She decides to bury herself in class Work so as not to think about Dom nor the creepy feeling she gets from being alone at the storage facility. When a man comes rolling what looks like to be a heavy suitcase, Nina tries to be nice, but he makes it clear. He has no desire to make friends and mostly ignores her. it’s while he’s putting his suitcase in storage that she goes to do her rounds and finds a drop of blood on the third floor and the floor that the strange man is on. She also heard someone scream before coming to that floor and instead of running back downstairs to check the footage or the cameras she goes to ask creepy guy, Did he also hear someone scream. it seems this is what gets creepy guys attention. Now let me stop here. I do not like when the book is over and you’re thinking back to different scenes in the book and you’re like well. Wait if that’s ABC then why did DEF happen? This is one of those scenes that made me so incredulous that Miss Rogers must think as a reader I’m a complete idiot but regardless throughout the book, Nina proves not to be the brightest tool in the shed. because they wrote the book not as a cat and mouse chase, but almost seemed like her and the bad guy/guys were playing tag. As soon as she knocked him down, she would run away. She doesn’t stay and make certain he doesn’t get up again she doesn’t stop to tie him up. Oh no while he’s groaning on the floor collecting him self. She runs away as if this is a game she enjoys, but then her loved ones which include her best friend and boyfriend get involved and it’s up to Nina to save all of them. also, Nina is a diabetic who’s sugar levels come to her through an app on her cell phone, which the bad guy steals or at least she believes he does. An things just get worse instead of sending out a text on the work computer or make a phone call to 999. She wants to prove she can take care of the situation and now the story is set up for the chase. There were many things that were utterly ridiculous about this book, but I do love me a good, crazy story and that is definitely The Night Shift, especially the ending.#NetGalley, #BoldwoodBooks, #TheBlindReviewer, #GemmaRogers, #TheNightShift,

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**Book Review: A Thrilling Yet Frustrating Ride**

Nina, a dedicated university student on the path to becoming a doctor, finds herself in a nightmare scenario during her 24-hour shift. After investigating a storage locker, she becomes trapped in the building with no way out and no means of contacting anyone. What follows is a desperate fight for survival that will keep readers on the edge of their seats—for the most part.

The premise is undeniably gripping, blending the high-stakes tension of a medical setting with the claustrophobic terror of being trapped and isolated. The story excels in creating a sense of urgency and dread, making it hard to put down during its most thrilling moments. However, as the plot unfolds, Nina’s decisions and actions begin to wear thin, leading to growing frustration. While her vulnerability and fear are understandable, some of her choices feel inconsistent or overly exasperating, which can pull the reader out of the suspense.

Overall, this book delivers a heart-pounding experience with plenty of twists and turns, but it’s marred by a love-hate relationship with the protagonist. The thrilling elements shine brightly, but Nina’s character arc may leave some readers ready for the story to conclude long before it does. If you can overlook the occasional frustration with the main character, this is a solid pick for fans of survival thrillers.

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Wow! Another creepy great read from Gemma Rogers. Packed with tension and unease. This one had me hooked from beginning to end. Great setting and fantastic characters.
Thank you NetGalley, Gemma Rogers and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.

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I really enjoyed the fast paced action in this book! It kept me on my toes snd turning pages well into the night. I really appreciated how plucky and determined Nina was. There were a couple of issues with the story that didn’t make sense to me- like why didn’t Nina use that crowbar to take Felix out while he was already down?? Other than a couple of minor plot issues like that, I found this book to be a great read.

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Enjoyed this one ! Interesting points: Multiple POVs, locked-room suspense, cat-and-mouse tension, Type 1 diabetes, scary premise, and a strong female lead who refuses to go down without a fight.
This is a must-read for thriller fans who love high stakes and non-stop suspense! Overall 4 stars.

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Thanks so much for the early read on this! I've never read this author before and appreciate this thriller! I will try this author again

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Short, fast paced chapters make The Night Shift a quick read. The storyline twisted in ways that I wasn’t expecting. I appreciated the challenges that Nina faced with her Type 1 diabetes but found the heroics a little over the top. Not my favourite my Gemma Rogers but the intrigue pulled me through it ; I read it quickly.
Thank You to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Gemma Rogers for this widget - the opportunity to read this ARC.

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Many thanks to Net Galley and Boldwood Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for a review.
Nina is working the Night Shift, manning reception at a 24 hour storage facility. Her shift is usually quiet so takes her college assignment to work on.
Tonight’s shift is different and not in a good way. Nina finds herself locked in the building with no way out, no way to contact her supervisor, there is a male in the building (the bad guy) who is threatening and dangerous. This is a game of cat and mouse, Nina is fighting for her life, she is up the stairs, down the stairs, on different floors, injuries, a girlfriend arrives to check on her, she enters the building and Nina is hopeful her nightmare is about to be over, but no, things get worse, her friend very quickly also is obtains an injury, Nina has to hide her and continue the battle of staying alive and saving both their lives.
I found the story repetitive, totally unbelievable and was bored of the repetition of the chase and the constant references to Nina being a diabetic.
I plodded through to the end of this book, but definitely not my favourite book by this talented author.

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