Rachel Krall books in order

The Rachel Krall series by Megan Goldin follows a true-crime podcaster investigating cases of sexual violence and corruption in small American towns.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Nachtduik 2020 Megan Goldin N/A
2 The Night Swim 2020 Megan Goldin Buy
3 Dark Corners 2023 Megan Goldin Buy

The Rachel Krall series follows a true-crime podcaster whose investigations take her into communities where the truth has been buried. The Night Swim (2020) puts Krall in a seaside town covering a sexual assault trial, only for her to discover a connected drowning from years earlier. Dark Corners (2023) continues with another case where small-town secrecy protects the guilty.

Megan Goldin uses the podcast framing to structure the mysteries, with Krall’s investigations unfolding for both the reader and her audience simultaneously. The series deals with serious themes, particularly violence against women and institutional cover-ups, while maintaining the pace and tension of a commercial thriller.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Rachel Krall series?

There are three books in the Rachel Krall series, published between 2020 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Rachel Krall series?

The first book in the Rachel Krall series is Nachtduik, published in 2020.

What is the Rachel Krall series about?

Rachel Krall is a true-crime podcaster who covers real cases. In The Night Swim (2020), she investigates a sexual assault case in a seaside town while uncovering a connected cold case. Dark Corners (2023) sends her to another small town where powerful people have been hiding their crimes.

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