Member Reviews
My full thoughts will go live on publication day. A thrilling rollercoaster ride showing how Darren’s writing has changed a much more fast paced novel leaving you guessing right until the end. Many many omg moments |
Another great story from a truly great author. I was on the edge of my seat throughout. Twisty and suspenseful. A brilliant story xxx |
This is a reasonable drama / thriller about Neve, a single woman, living in London and with a drink problem that masks her childhood trauma. Following a number of incidents in London, she reluctantly returns to her childhood home and has to face her past. The characters are well written and it moves along at an OK pace. For me, I found it a tad obvious and there were no real surprises. However, it's an OK, easy read and I'm grateful to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview. |
Jean E, Reviewer
I found this book quite heavy going to finish. Just did not really get into the story and guessed where it was leading. Did not relate to the characters. Sorry this book was just not for me. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it. |
Lynn F, Reviewer
Quite an enjoyable creepy read. Didn’t keep me entirely hooked but I loved the ending. This is the second book I have read by this author and I look forward to more |
Dark Corners follows Neve, a woman who suffered trauma as a child which is still haunting her in adulthood. When one of her childhood friends goes missing, she returns to the village she grew up in for the first time in twenty-one years to find the ghosts she was running from are still waiting for her. There are two timelines in the novel: one telling the story of Neve's childhood and the run up to the event which haunts her and her friends, the other giving Neve's present day experiences. As well as being clearly labelled, these are easily distinguished by switching between first person (now) and third person (the past). O'Sullivan's descriptions of the setting put me deliciously on edge and, as events began to unfold with ever quickening pace, I was totally gripped. Creepy, tense and with a chilling ending, this one packs a punch. I'm not sure how well I'll sleep tonight... |
Manju B, Reviewer
#DarkCorners #NetGalley Another masterpiece by Darren O Sullivan. It’s been twenty years since Neve’s best friend Chloe went missing. Neve has never recovered and promised herself she’d never go back to that place. But secrets can come back to haunt you You have to face the past once more. This is the second book which I've read by this author after Closer Than You Think. The writing is crispy and engaging. Plot is so interesting that one may not be able to put it down. Narration of the story is simple. Characters are good and makes you feel that you're a part of the story. Thanks to NetGalley and HQ for giving me an advanced copy of this book. |
This is the second book I’ve read from this author. I enjoy his writing style. This novel is dark and twisted and makes a great read. |




