OHHHEMMMGEEE! When I first read the synopsis for Blindspot, I knew I was going to be in for quite a ride. What I DIDN’T realize was that it was going to be an edge of your seat, nerve-tingling thriller from beginning to end. From its fast pace and complex plot to a truly dynamite narrator, there wasn’t a thing not to love. And the twists! What can I say? They redirected my sleuthing time and time again. That’s not to say that I didn’t figure out a few little pieces to the puzzle. Even that, though, couldn’t stop my ardent admiration for both the book and Ms. Smith herself.

Speaking of those characters, each of them were thoughtfully constructed and played an important role in a plot that had definite Hitchcockian and Agatha Christie-esque vibes. True-to-life despite a few somewhat melodramatic moments, I connected with Rachel right off the bat. Even her character arc was simply sublime. But the hairpin turns and deftly laid red herrings were what really made this book sing. They turned what could have been a straight forward tale of revenge into one heck of a rollicking good time filled to the brim with foreboding and suspense.

All in all, Maggie Smith utterly knocked this one out of the park. If you loved Kill for Me, Kill for You or just want a propulsive thriller to sink yourself into, this is your book. With a mind-blowing game of cat-and-mouse, short chapters, and a flawlessly played climax, I read this one cover to cover in just a single sitting. After all, it was everything I wanted and more. Addictive, unputdownable, and binge-worthy in the extreme, you simply HAVE to add Bindspot to your TBR now. I guarantee that you won’t regret it in the least. Rating of 4.5 stars (upgraded).

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

Wow, this debut author hits the ball out of the park her first time at bat!

In the realm of psychological thrillers, Maggie Smith's "Blindspot" emerges as a compelling narrative that ensnares the reader with its intricate plot and relentless suspense. The novel follows Rachel Matthews, an Assistant District Attorney whose life spirals into chaos when she becomes the target of a sadistic stalker. With her teenage daughter's safety at stake, Rachel must navigate a treacherous path to unmask her tormentor—a journey that forces her to confront her past and question the very fabric of her reality.

Smith's prose is sharp and evocative, painting a vivid portrait of a woman on the brink. The character of Rachel is masterfully crafted, a blend of resilience and vulnerability that resonates deeply with the reader. As a single mother and a professional in a cutthroat environment, her struggles are palpable and her determination, inspiring.

The narrative is a labyrinth of twists and turns, each chapter peeling back layers of deception and revealing the dark undercurrents of human nature. Smith's exploration of themes such as trust, revenge, and the pursuit of justice adds a rich depth to the story, elevating it beyond a mere thriller.

"Blindspot" is a heart-pounding race against time that will leave readers breathless and haunted long after the final page. With complex characters and a plot that defies predictability, Maggie Smith has crafted a tale that is a puzzle and a stark reflection of the dangers that lurk in the shadows of our lives.

In conclusion, "Blindspot" is a must-read for fans of the psychological thrillers.

One can only hope to see more of her work in the future, as undoubtedly her more exciting tales with which to capture our hearts and our imagination.

Rachel has everything she wanted going for her. She has accomplished the career she always wanted with potential for a promotion in the near future, her daughter will be off to college soon and she is happy being single. So when odd things start happening and she realizes she has a stalker on her hands, with all the cases she has tried that suspect list is a mile long. As this stalker gets more brazen, Rachel starts to feel the affects. Her daughter is even more of a handful than a normal teenager, she is slipping with minor things at work, and no matter what she does, the stalker is always a step ahead. With the help of an officer she knows, and an old high school friend turned PI, Rachel knows it will only be a matter of time before they figure out who it is. She has the suspect list narrowed down, but when she finds herself front and center to a murder and then the cuffs are slapped on her wrists she knows she only has a matter of time to find out who is doing all of this and why? This was a great thriller of a read and I might be a bit biased with it being based in my home state. Loved this one! Looking forward to more from her. Thank you to the author for the complementary novel.

Rachel Matthews is a district attorney who fights for justice for women and children. All goes well at the office until she gets strange phone calls, messages and flowers from a stalker. Things get serious when the stalker threatens to harm her daughter Charley. Can Rachel take matters into her own hands and beat the stalker at his own game? When Rachel develops a new friendship with Olivia, Olivia worms her way into Rachel's life. She's an artist who decides to paint Charley without Rachel's permission, invites Charley over and becomes her new best friend. But when Rachel becomes a suspect for Olivia's husband, Zach's murder, Rachel discovers the shocking truth of who her real stalker is. This is a fast-paced, edge of your seat psychological thriller that you don't want to miss. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

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Blindspot by Maggie Smith is an intense psychological Suspense thriller with jaw-dropping twists! It captured my interest straight away and halfway through I couldn't flip the pages fast enough to find out what the hell was behind all this chaos!
This thriller made me suspicious of everyone so who to trust?
All in all great characters and realistic mother and teenager struggles.
An eye-opening clarity of how unprotected stalker victims are! There should be some more protection in place!

A successful and busy lawyer Rachel in the district attorney’s office is on her way to being promoted. She works hard and is positive that she knows the system inside out. When an unexpected stalker starts to threaten her and her daughter she feels vulnerable and unprotected as there is nothing that could be put in place to protect her. Even more, she finally learns that not everything is black and white when she is arrested on suspicion of murder.

Thank you, NetGalley and Puzzle Box Press for this copy, it made me bite my nails and breathe deeply!

I love legal thrillers and this one was great! I was so sure I knew how everything would wrap up and then I was wrong. And then there was a great twist at the end! A great book!

May 21st. Write that down. Circle it. Now underline it twice.

THAT, my friends, is the date that this five star thriller by @maggiesmithwrites publishes. If you know me, you know that I am very stingy with my five star ratings. Out of the 39 books I’ve read this year, I have only handed out six, and this book was absolutely deserving of one. I’d you don’t believe me, you can ask any of my esteemed colleagues at @thrillerbookloversthepulse and they’ll tell you the same thing.

Rachel Matthews is from a family of lawyers. She is a very ambitious single mother to one daughter, Charley (Charlotte). Rachel has never told her daughter the truth about her father and the fact that he was married when she was conceived and died before he knew about her. After an awards banquet, things start to change in Rachel’s life. Suddenly she has a stalker. Flowers, notes and graffiti lead to a PI, demands of money, a crime that she cannot unravel. This twisty cat and mouse game will have you thinking about what ‘blindspots’ you have in your life too. This is a fast paced book from beginning to end.

Blindspot is a thrilling read. Rachel Matthews is very good at her job as a DA and when she’s offered to be in the short list for promotion she couldn’t be happier. It means she needs to be careful as people will be watching her and judging if she’s up to the job. Rachel soon discovers others in the DA office are not the only ones watching her as she starts to get flowers and notes from a stalker.

I was hooked from the first page. It starts off like a legal thriller because of Rachel’s job as a DA but quickly switches to Rachel’s personal life and her stalker. I read this book in 2 days because I didn’t want to put it down. It’s filled with twists and unexpected events.

I binged this book, staying up until midnight because I didn't want to put it down. Rachel, an assistant district attorney starts getting creepy calls and notes, and with all the bad guys she's put away over the years, it creates an atmosphere that has you wondering who her stalker is. What makes the situation even more disturbing is that Rachel is a single mother to a sometimes surly teenage daughter named Charley with a strong personality of her own. The suspense is so thick you can cut it with a knife as Rachel works with an old high school friend named Max to find her stalker before he carries through with his threats. I highly recommend this one for fans of psychological suspense.

Blindspot by Maggie Smith is an outstanding tale of suspense, expertly crafted and wholly captivating from start to finish. Maggie Smith's masterful storytelling shines through in every aspect of this psychological thriller. From the intricate portrayal and development of characters to the gripping plot and pacing, I found myself utterly engrossed, unable to set the book aside until the very end.

The true spine-chilling element is the stalker, whose relentless pursuit leaves Rachel feeling unsafe even within her own home. The creeping sense of being watched intensified with each passing moment and kept me the edge of my seat. As the tension reached its peak, I embarked on a nail-biting journey, fervently hoping for Rachel's safety amidst the clutches of her stalker.

The revelation of the stalker's identity left me utterly stunned. But that wasn't the end of the surprises. Another shocking twist awaited me in the following chapter. I didn't see it coming.

Are you looking for a compelling, face paced page turner? Look no further than Blindspot by Maggie Smith. I could not put this down. All of us here at Thriller Book Promotions, The Pulse are loving this book so much.

Rachel Matthew’s is a busy woman. She is an assistant district attorney and a single mother to a headstrong teenage daughter. She doesn’t need anything more to deal with, but somebody is stalking her. Not content to let the police stop them, she launches her own investigations and things get messy.

There are so many surprises and twists in this one, you just want to keep reading to see how it will all end. So clever.

Thanks so much to Puzzle Box Press for my advanced copy of this book to read. Published on May 21st.

This book had me hooked from the first chapter! And it did NOT disappoint from beginning to end. We are loving it over here at @thrillerbookloversthepulse #pulsepoint #thepulse.
Rachel Matthews has a busy life as a DA and a single mother. And then someone starts to stalk her. Leaving her creepy notes, videos and phone calls. She can trust no one. She hired a private investigator to try and figure out the mystery of who this person is. But instead, things get crazy and go in a different direction.
Every time I thought I had this figured out, there would be a huge twist.
Thriller fans will love this book! Be sure to add this to your TBR.

Highly recommend to readers who like twists and turns you don't see coming. The pace is fast, the ending satisfying, and Rachel is a great character to root for.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this. Finished this book in practically one sitting. Maggie is amazing at keeping the reader hooked by her writing style. The story is constantly moving and just when you think you know what is going on, the twists turn you upside down. The characters are well developed and Rachel such a fun main character.

Thank you, @maggiesmithwrites and Puzzle Box Press, for my advanced copy of this murder thriller. My thoughts are my own. We at @thrillerbookloversthepulse are really excited for the release of this one on 5/21/24!

RACHEL is a high-powered attorney, balancing work and motherhood, when she suddenly begins receiving threats from an unknown person. She asks an old friend who is also a private investigator to help her determine who the stalker is. However, when her stalker threatens to harm Rachel’s daughter if Rachel doesn’t provide him with a large sum of money, she liquifies all of her assets and follows the instructions. When the stalker is murdered before her eyes, Rachel flees the scene, realizing that SHE will be the number one suspect if the police find out she was there! Can she stay ahead of the police and figure out what is really going on?
With short chapters, a fast pace, and a few secrets, this domestic thriller starts out strong and keeps on going right up to the shocking conclusion - which I did not predict! Told entirely from Rachel’s perspective, with a few flashbacks, Rachel makes for a likable and, at times, vulnerable main character. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and could not put it down.

This book was so captivating!! I could not put it down once I started it. The relationship between Rachel and her daughter was so interesting I loved every second of it. The mystery throughout the entire book had me hooked and wanting more! Definitely recommending this book.

A huge thank you to @maggiesmithwrites for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of Blindspot. As a reviewer with the team @thrillerbookloversthepulse this book will keep you guessing until the very end! Get ready for a thrill ride!

Rachel is a District Attorney with her star on the rise. A devoted single mother, she manages both her career and motherhood with the occasional teenage battle. When she attends an after work event, she meets a new friend Olivia and her off putting husband Zach. She can’t put her finger on what bothers her about this marriage, but she knows Zach cannot be trusted. Shortly after their meeting, Rachel begins to receive threatening phone calls, which quickly escalate to vandalism and a break-in. Then, out of the blue, Rachel runs into an old high school friend, Max, who is also a private investigator. Working together, they attempt to find out who is Rachel’s stalker. But when Zach is suddenly shot dead and Rachel is accused of the crime, it will take Rachel to look deep in her past to unravel the truth.

This was one of those books I couldn’t put down and couldn’t wait to see how it ended. I definitely recommend adding the Blindspot to your TBR.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Rachel is a busy attorney with a teenage daughter. And then- her life gets crazier when she receives a bouquet of flowers with a message, and then a video and more. She can’t imagine who is stalking her and why? Could it be an unhappy client? As things escalate she worries for her life and her daughters. You won’t want to miss this book!

As a hardworking prosecutor and the mother of a teenage daughter, Rachel Matthews has quite enough on her plate even before she receives mysterious messages that indicate someone is stalking her.

When the unknown individual threatens her daughter, Rachel finds herself manipulated into a situation where she is framed for a crime she did not commit.

Her friend Max, a PI, was already helping her to try and identify the person concerned, but now there is an even stronger incentive to find out who is behind this!

This is a fast paced and intriguing read that succeeds in holding the reader's interest throughout. It gets 3.5 stars.