Absolutely love John Mars. This is my 3rd book by him and will not be my last. This ALC of the Good Samaritan is a rerelease of his 2018 story, but very much new to me. Laura works for a suicide hotline providing that great voice of reason over the phone. However, is she really? OMG Laura is the best in the worst way. She's going through a lot of personal struggles herself, so she actually wants these people to harm themselves. People, please read this book. Listen to the audio. I will be purchasing the new copy when it re-releases.

The Good Samaritan is a dark, chilling, and masterfully written psychological thriller that dives into the mind of one of the most disturbingly compelling characters I’ve ever read. John Marrs creates a narrative that is both addictive and deeply unsettling, exploring themes of control, grief, and manipulation with razor-sharp precision.

Laura’s character is hauntingly complex, and the tension throughout the novel is relentless. Every chapter builds on the last with shocking twists that truly caught me off guard. Just when I thought I had things figured out, the story would take another dark and unexpected turn.

The extended chapter in this new version is a brilliant addition-it adds emotional depth and a final, chilling punch that enhances the overall experience.

Highly recommended for fans of morally gray characters, psychological suspense, and thrillers that push boundaries.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this updated edition. All thoughts are my own.

𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 5/5 ⭐️

The Good Samaritan by John Marrs is a fast-paced psychological thriller. Laura is an operator for End of the Line where people call when they need hope and reassurance that life is worth living but is Laura someone you can trust to help you?

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ALC of this book!

This new edition has a bonus chapter at the end! Publish date July 8th, 2025!

OMG! What the heck! This was seriously diabolical but so freaking good! I could not put it down. I listened to this and the narrators were fantastic! So engaging and easy to follow! You have no choice but to hate Laura literally none but yet you are still pulled into wanting to know what happens and how she manages to weasel out of the situations she puts herself into.

Honestly though the unreliable narrator really kept you guessing! You don’t what is and isn’t real!

The ending made me so mad! I had hoped for a different ending but I get it!

Definitely recommend to those who like psychological thrillers that are fast-paced, dual POV, and unreliable narrators.