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Lucas and Julia are about to become parents, but there’s something Lucas hasn’t told his wife. Two months ago, he lost his job and has been secretly working as a rideshare driver in a desperate attempt to make ends meet.
But that’s about the be the least of his problems. One evening he picks up a passenger in the Hollywood Hills. The man, Damon, puts a gun to Lucas’s head, and tells him to drive.
Because Damon has a list of men he intends to kill, and he needs Lucas’s help. If Lucas complies, his family will be safe, but others will suffer. If he fights back, Damon will target his wife and daughter.
It’s an impossible choice, but what’s clear is that Lucas’s life is about to change forever. If he survives the night.
But that’s about the be the least of his problems. One evening he picks up a passenger in the Hollywood Hills. The man, Damon, puts a gun to Lucas’s head, and tells him to drive.
Because Damon has a list of men he intends to kill, and he needs Lucas’s help. If Lucas complies, his family will be safe, but others will suffer. If he fights back, Damon will target his wife and daughter.
It’s an impossible choice, but what’s clear is that Lucas’s life is about to change forever. If he survives the night.
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273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2025
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About the author
Steve Frech
12 books315 followersSteve Frech lives in Los Angeles. His best-selling thrillers, DARK HOLLOWS, NIGHTINGALE HOUSE, and DEADLY GAMES, are available in all e-book formats and paperback from HQ Stories & Harper Collins.
SECRETS TO THE GRAVE (Book 1 in the Detective Meredith Somerset series) is now available.
In addition to writing, he is the co-creator of 'Sports? with Jessimae Peluso' for Comedy Central.
He is phenomenal at bar trivia, enjoys cooking, and is a frustrated Chicago Bears fan.
SECRETS TO THE GRAVE (Book 1 in the Detective Meredith Somerset series) is now available.
In addition to writing, he is the co-creator of 'Sports? with Jessimae Peluso' for Comedy Central.
He is phenomenal at bar trivia, enjoys cooking, and is a frustrated Chicago Bears fan.
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March 26, 2025
No Turning Back
4-5 stars
It’s late and an exhausted Lucas considers just one more ride as he drives the LA rideshare scheme. He’s desperate for the small change it offers in tips as he’s not yet told his beloved wife Julia, pregnant with their daughter already christened Sophie, that he has lost his job. So, he accepts the fare and drives quite a way out of LA into the Hollywood Hills to collect his passenger. This is a decision he’ll live to regret as he picks up Damon who has an agenda. Lucas is in for the ride of his life or is that for his life and everyone he cares for?
This is so good. I really like the style the author chooses to tell this story as it’s sparse and unembellished which I think highlights the desperation of Lucas‘s position. You feel the electric tension as it’s a heart in your mouth drive. The chapters alternate between this situation and Lucas and Julia‘s story which works so well as it further reinforces the present day danger. Theirs is a real love story; they meet as teens at the local pool and eventually find their way to each other and this also enhances the desperation of the situation in the car. You root for Lucas, I will him to survive the night for his wife and their future child and ponder Damon’s motives.
The conversations between Lucas and Damon are fraught and angry, there’s panic and fear for both of them. However, in between the action they’re also revealing on both sides. There’s love and protection being a driving force behind everything that occurs on this night you’ll never forget.
It’s fast paced throughout but it builds in stress levels all round, it’s exciting, suspenseful, so tense and full of exhilarating action packed movie worthy scenes and you feel Lucas‘s exhaustion and desperation. However, the author isn’t done we’re in for even more shocks! There’s a really good final twist and justice is served.
Overall, this is a really good thriller which is hard to put down. The two central characters are both very interesting and have depth. Recommended to fans of the thriller genre.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to HQ for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
4-5 stars
It’s late and an exhausted Lucas considers just one more ride as he drives the LA rideshare scheme. He’s desperate for the small change it offers in tips as he’s not yet told his beloved wife Julia, pregnant with their daughter already christened Sophie, that he has lost his job. So, he accepts the fare and drives quite a way out of LA into the Hollywood Hills to collect his passenger. This is a decision he’ll live to regret as he picks up Damon who has an agenda. Lucas is in for the ride of his life or is that for his life and everyone he cares for?
This is so good. I really like the style the author chooses to tell this story as it’s sparse and unembellished which I think highlights the desperation of Lucas‘s position. You feel the electric tension as it’s a heart in your mouth drive. The chapters alternate between this situation and Lucas and Julia‘s story which works so well as it further reinforces the present day danger. Theirs is a real love story; they meet as teens at the local pool and eventually find their way to each other and this also enhances the desperation of the situation in the car. You root for Lucas, I will him to survive the night for his wife and their future child and ponder Damon’s motives.
The conversations between Lucas and Damon are fraught and angry, there’s panic and fear for both of them. However, in between the action they’re also revealing on both sides. There’s love and protection being a driving force behind everything that occurs on this night you’ll never forget.
It’s fast paced throughout but it builds in stress levels all round, it’s exciting, suspenseful, so tense and full of exhilarating action packed movie worthy scenes and you feel Lucas‘s exhaustion and desperation. However, the author isn’t done we’re in for even more shocks! There’s a really good final twist and justice is served.
Overall, this is a really good thriller which is hard to put down. The two central characters are both very interesting and have depth. Recommended to fans of the thriller genre.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to HQ for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
June 16, 2025
Formulaic.
A ride-share gone wrong and the journey felt really long. Despite feeling as if I’ve read a version of this already there are some aspects that kept me reading (largely the why). The characters, for the first two-thirds are really flat and one-dimensional. The setting is a bit blah and the inconsistency bearable. There are a few moral issues raised but they come towards the end - so a lot of perseverance to get to that point.
I’m least excited about the ending but I got there.
A ride-share gone wrong and the journey felt really long. Despite feeling as if I’ve read a version of this already there are some aspects that kept me reading (largely the why). The characters, for the first two-thirds are really flat and one-dimensional. The setting is a bit blah and the inconsistency bearable. There are a few moral issues raised but they come towards the end - so a lot of perseverance to get to that point.
I’m least excited about the ending but I got there.
May 8, 2025
A story/film we have probably all read/seen versions of before….a rideshare driver picks up his last fare of the night, unaware the man he has picked up is off on a murder spree, Lucas ( the driver ) of course is then drawn into this and as the night evolves the reasons behid the murder spree become apparent….
I liked it, was tense and an exciting ride to be on and there was ‘something different’ in the end up…but it is as it says and follows mainly a route you would expect if read a similar book, which is fine if you enjoy this kind of story
Set in and around Los Angeles which is always a bonus for me when reading
A quick no let up read
I liked it, was tense and an exciting ride to be on and there was ‘something different’ in the end up…but it is as it says and follows mainly a route you would expect if read a similar book, which is fine if you enjoy this kind of story
Set in and around Los Angeles which is always a bonus for me when reading
A quick no let up read
March 8, 2025
"𝑨𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚...𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒋𝒐𝒃. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏."
One of my most anticipated reads of 2025! Told in 'one shot' storytelling format, this was the most tense I've been reading a thriller in a long time. The author immediately set the stakes high, drew me in, then proceeds to make me so stressed, I order enough Mexican takeout for a family of four.
Lucas is a young man with a shameful secret that's marring what should be one of the happiest times of his life. He and his wife are about to become first-time parents, but he lost his job two months ago. Refusing to cause his wife any stress, he has been quietly working as a ride share driver to keep them insured. After dropping off his last fare of the night, one more request comes in. Lucas reluctantly takes it, hoping that the Hollywood Hills location will net him a big tip.
He should have declined.
Because his passenger Damon has a list of men he's going to kill. And he needs Lucas's help to do it. It's the quintessential moral dilemma--stand by and allow strangers to die as long as it keeps the ones you love safe, or attempt heroics and possibly cost those dearest to you their lives?
Expertly crafted characters, a genuine, heart-wrenching dilemma, and just damn good storytelling. Look for this one May 8, 2025, from HQ Publishing. Thank you so much to the publisher for my early copy.
One of my most anticipated reads of 2025! Told in 'one shot' storytelling format, this was the most tense I've been reading a thriller in a long time. The author immediately set the stakes high, drew me in, then proceeds to make me so stressed, I order enough Mexican takeout for a family of four.
Lucas is a young man with a shameful secret that's marring what should be one of the happiest times of his life. He and his wife are about to become first-time parents, but he lost his job two months ago. Refusing to cause his wife any stress, he has been quietly working as a ride share driver to keep them insured. After dropping off his last fare of the night, one more request comes in. Lucas reluctantly takes it, hoping that the Hollywood Hills location will net him a big tip.
He should have declined.
Because his passenger Damon has a list of men he's going to kill. And he needs Lucas's help to do it. It's the quintessential moral dilemma--stand by and allow strangers to die as long as it keeps the ones you love safe, or attempt heroics and possibly cost those dearest to you their lives?
Expertly crafted characters, a genuine, heart-wrenching dilemma, and just damn good storytelling. Look for this one May 8, 2025, from HQ Publishing. Thank you so much to the publisher for my early copy.
May 6, 2025
Book Review: No Turning Back by Steve Frech
Rating: ★★★★★
There aren’t many books I can say I read in one sitting—but this was definitely one of them. From the very first pages, No Turning Back had me in a chokehold and refused to let up until the last word.
Lucas, a recent transplant to L.A. from small-town Pennsylvania, is already under a ton of pressure—he’s lost his job, lied to his wife about it, and is secretly working as a rideshare driver. Oh, and they’re expecting a baby girl any day now. So when Lucas decides to pick up one last rider at the end of a long night, he has no idea that choice will spiral into a life-altering nightmare.
This story had me holding my breath, and yes—my anxiety definitely spiked more than once. The pacing is relentless, the twists are sharp, and the stakes feel real. If you’re looking for a fast, high-stress thriller that keeps you guessing, this one’s for you.
Rating: ★★★★★
There aren’t many books I can say I read in one sitting—but this was definitely one of them. From the very first pages, No Turning Back had me in a chokehold and refused to let up until the last word.
Lucas, a recent transplant to L.A. from small-town Pennsylvania, is already under a ton of pressure—he’s lost his job, lied to his wife about it, and is secretly working as a rideshare driver. Oh, and they’re expecting a baby girl any day now. So when Lucas decides to pick up one last rider at the end of a long night, he has no idea that choice will spiral into a life-altering nightmare.
This story had me holding my breath, and yes—my anxiety definitely spiked more than once. The pacing is relentless, the twists are sharp, and the stakes feel real. If you’re looking for a fast, high-stress thriller that keeps you guessing, this one’s for you.
March 25, 2025
The story is packed with high stakes, fast-paced action, and a level of suspense that will have you turning the pages late into the night.Steve Frech does a fantastic job building tension, and his writing style really pulls you in. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is smartly executed.However, there's one big question I couldn’t shake, and it left me a bit puzzled by the story's logic. Spoiler Alert – the main character relies on a driver to take him around during his plot to execute his plans. The whole time, I kept thinking, “Why can’t he just drive himself?” It seems like an odd decision, considering he could have just as easily handled the driving himself, especially in a situation where speed and flexibility were so important.
Thanks to NetGalley for advance copy
Thanks to NetGalley for advance copy
July 20, 2025
I was hooked by the second chapter. A gripping story that will easily pull the reader into the world of the main character, Lucus
Well written, gripping, relatable characters. Not to mention a twisting plot that would not allow me to put the book down.
Frech is a great author and I recommend all of his books. If you haven’t read “Dark Hallows,” you should
Well written, gripping, relatable characters. Not to mention a twisting plot that would not allow me to put the book down.
Frech is a great author and I recommend all of his books. If you haven’t read “Dark Hallows,” you should
May 23, 2025
Honestly, the first word that came to mind upon finishing this book... dumb.
April 11, 2025
Title: No Turning Back
Author: Steve Fresh
Publisher: HQ - HQ Digital
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Pub Date: May 8, 2025
My Rating:4.3 Stars
Pages: 324
In this story Lucas and Julia are excited about to become parents, unfortunately Lucas lost his job two months and had been working as a rideshare driver. Lucas knows he can make it work.
One evening a male passenger Damon, puts a gun to Lucas’s head, and tells him to where to
Damon has a list of people he intends to kill, and needs a driver. He tells Lucas his family is in danger if he doesn’t follow instructions.
I read and love The Good Husband and have been looking forward to the next Steve Frech thriller!
I am a big psychological thriller fan and expect the unexpected’
I wasn’t anywhere close as the unexpected was definitely unexpected!!!
At first I was going along on the ride until I found out why Damon was out to kill these people. As I was reading I am sure I was holding my breath for fear as to what was going to happen. It indeed was a fast and actually an also very sad read!
Want to thank NetGalley and HQ Digital for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for May 8, 2025
Author: Steve Fresh
Publisher: HQ - HQ Digital
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Pub Date: May 8, 2025
My Rating:4.3 Stars
Pages: 324
In this story Lucas and Julia are excited about to become parents, unfortunately Lucas lost his job two months and had been working as a rideshare driver. Lucas knows he can make it work.
One evening a male passenger Damon, puts a gun to Lucas’s head, and tells him to where to
Damon has a list of people he intends to kill, and needs a driver. He tells Lucas his family is in danger if he doesn’t follow instructions.
I read and love The Good Husband and have been looking forward to the next Steve Frech thriller!
I am a big psychological thriller fan and expect the unexpected’
I wasn’t anywhere close as the unexpected was definitely unexpected!!!
At first I was going along on the ride until I found out why Damon was out to kill these people. As I was reading I am sure I was holding my breath for fear as to what was going to happen. It indeed was a fast and actually an also very sad read!
Want to thank NetGalley and HQ Digital for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for May 8, 2025
April 16, 2025
Clear your day because once you start reading this, you won't be able to put it down until you know the truth!
Lucas and his wife, Julia, are about to have their first baby, a little girl they plan to call Sophia. They are a young couple who are struggling, but determined, to make it in LA on their own. Lucas has lost his job but is terrified to tell Julia, so he is doing ride shares when she thinks he's at the office. About to head home, Lucas decides to pick up one more fare, Damon, who promptly holds a gun to Lucas' head and orders him to drive.
What happens next is insane! As the night goes on, Lucas battles with staying calm on the road, as he drives Damon to several locations, responding to Julia's messages without alerting her to what's going on, alluding the police, who Damon keeps calling and staying alive!
The writing and the characters of Lucas and Damon are utterly brilliant! Their personalities, the tension but also the rapport between them, an older man and a young man, about to become a new Dad, the delicacy of the bond they form and the games they both play. One of the most gripping books you'll ever read, and the ending! OMG! Everything you thought was happening got turned upside down in one sentence!
5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Steve Frech and HQ for an ARC in return for an honest review.
Lucas and his wife, Julia, are about to have their first baby, a little girl they plan to call Sophia. They are a young couple who are struggling, but determined, to make it in LA on their own. Lucas has lost his job but is terrified to tell Julia, so he is doing ride shares when she thinks he's at the office. About to head home, Lucas decides to pick up one more fare, Damon, who promptly holds a gun to Lucas' head and orders him to drive.
What happens next is insane! As the night goes on, Lucas battles with staying calm on the road, as he drives Damon to several locations, responding to Julia's messages without alerting her to what's going on, alluding the police, who Damon keeps calling and staying alive!
The writing and the characters of Lucas and Damon are utterly brilliant! Their personalities, the tension but also the rapport between them, an older man and a young man, about to become a new Dad, the delicacy of the bond they form and the games they both play. One of the most gripping books you'll ever read, and the ending! OMG! Everything you thought was happening got turned upside down in one sentence!
5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Steve Frech and HQ for an ARC in return for an honest review.
May 6, 2025
All I can say is WOW! This book was the definition of an action packed thriller! I felt like I was holding my breath the whole way through, and the entire book is filled with action right from the very start! There wasn’t a single boring moment in this book, and I literally could not turn the pages fast enough.
I absolutely adored the main character, Lucas, and I loved how strong willed he was despite the unfortunate, terrifying situation he was put in. I also found myself liking and sympathising with the villain, Damon, which I didn’t expect at all! He was actually a pretty likeable villain, and I loved the unusual dynamic between the two men.
I also LOVED that we also got flashbacks of Lucas’ life— specifically flashbacks of how he met his wife, Julia, and how their love blossomed through the years. Those chapters were a lovely break from the drama and tension of the present, and it gave the reader more insight into Lucas as a character, which I loved.
Overall, this was an amazing, high intensity, action packed thriller and I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a tense, non-stop action thriller!
Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely adored the main character, Lucas, and I loved how strong willed he was despite the unfortunate, terrifying situation he was put in. I also found myself liking and sympathising with the villain, Damon, which I didn’t expect at all! He was actually a pretty likeable villain, and I loved the unusual dynamic between the two men.
I also LOVED that we also got flashbacks of Lucas’ life— specifically flashbacks of how he met his wife, Julia, and how their love blossomed through the years. Those chapters were a lovely break from the drama and tension of the present, and it gave the reader more insight into Lucas as a character, which I loved.
Overall, this was an amazing, high intensity, action packed thriller and I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a tense, non-stop action thriller!
Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 11, 2025
As I started reading No Turning Back by Steve Frech, the story didn’t seem all that interesting or captivating. But, as it turns out, my first impressions were wrong. Really wrong.
Lucas is young and newly married, with a baby on the way. He’s also recently unemployed, so he’s driving for a rideshare app to make ends partially meet. Just his luck, he decides to accept one more fare before quitting for the night. But, instead of a quick delivery just a few blocks down the street, Lucas finds himself driving around Los Angeles who is bent on revenge.
No Turning Back is a rollercoaster ride. I kept repeating to myself “what more could possibly happen”….and then Mr Frech would come up with an unexpected glitch or event. It didn’t take long for me to become totally immersed in Lucas’ world. This is just the kind of book that will cause me to burn dinner because I just have to read a few more pages.
This book is very well-written and the scenes the author describes are vivid and realistic. Once again, I have enjoyed a book by Steve Frech and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he has many more great plots queued up in his author’s toolbox. Thank you, Mr Frech. NetGalley provided an advance reader copy.
Lucas is young and newly married, with a baby on the way. He’s also recently unemployed, so he’s driving for a rideshare app to make ends partially meet. Just his luck, he decides to accept one more fare before quitting for the night. But, instead of a quick delivery just a few blocks down the street, Lucas finds himself driving around Los Angeles who is bent on revenge.
No Turning Back is a rollercoaster ride. I kept repeating to myself “what more could possibly happen”….and then Mr Frech would come up with an unexpected glitch or event. It didn’t take long for me to become totally immersed in Lucas’ world. This is just the kind of book that will cause me to burn dinner because I just have to read a few more pages.
This book is very well-written and the scenes the author describes are vivid and realistic. Once again, I have enjoyed a book by Steve Frech and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he has many more great plots queued up in his author’s toolbox. Thank you, Mr Frech. NetGalley provided an advance reader copy.
July 27, 2025
This novel was great! I really enjoyed the concept of the story, because as a woman, one job I likely would never do is become an Uber driver because of the dangers posed by transporting strangers, particularly men. This story is about that precise type of danger; Lucas, the main character, is desperately trying to save money for his family while he unsuspectingly picks up a passenger who takes him hostage and changes his entire life. The ending was very satisfying and I’m glad it ended the way it did. I really like especially how it brings attention to the trafficking that unfortunately has taken over many parts of the world, but particularly LA. The concept of the novel was very interesting, and while I wish the author told us more about Damon’s motive earlier in the novel instead of waiting so long to reveal his reasons, I still really enjoyed the book and found it hard to put down because I always wanted to know what would happen next. It’s a solid read and, alongside Steve Frech’s other novels, I highly recommend for a quick and entertaining read!
May 2, 2025
Three and half stars, rounded up.
I received a complimentary e-arc of NO TURNING BACK via NetGalley from publisher HQ. The book captured my attention from the first page, and from then on, it was a wild ride. NO TURNING BACK would make a great action movie, complete with car chases, twists, turns, and a buzzy premise.
Soon-to-be dad Lucas is working as a rideshare driver to hide the fact that he lost his job from his pregnant wife, Julia. On the last fare of the evening, Lucas picks up a man who puts a gun to his head and forces him to drive him around on a crime spree.
NO TURNING BACK is well plotted. Although Frech does flash back in time to Lucas meeting his wife when they were children, I would have liked to have more of an emotional connection with Julia, who is the person Lucas is working to protect. The characterization is good, and the writing itself is also well done. There are some surprises and a few twists which I enjoyed. Overall, this is a solid book which should appeal to lovers of fast-paced thrillers.
I received a complimentary e-arc of NO TURNING BACK via NetGalley from publisher HQ. The book captured my attention from the first page, and from then on, it was a wild ride. NO TURNING BACK would make a great action movie, complete with car chases, twists, turns, and a buzzy premise.
Soon-to-be dad Lucas is working as a rideshare driver to hide the fact that he lost his job from his pregnant wife, Julia. On the last fare of the evening, Lucas picks up a man who puts a gun to his head and forces him to drive him around on a crime spree.
NO TURNING BACK is well plotted. Although Frech does flash back in time to Lucas meeting his wife when they were children, I would have liked to have more of an emotional connection with Julia, who is the person Lucas is working to protect. The characterization is good, and the writing itself is also well done. There are some surprises and a few twists which I enjoyed. Overall, this is a solid book which should appeal to lovers of fast-paced thrillers.
May 2, 2025
WOW. Just wow. There is so much I can say about this thriller! Heart-Pounding, full of action, terrifying, susepenseful....just to name a few! Imagine being a rideshare driver and excited to expect your first child soon. One night, you have a passenger put a gun to your head and demands are made that you will drive this person around so he can execute his kill list. If you don't comply, your family will pay. What choice would you make? Could you survive?
Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down until I finished it. There was never a moment that felt dull or slow. This was action packed from the beginning until end.
Set to be published on May 8, 2025, do not wait to add this one to your collection. You will not regret it.
Thank you NetGalley and HQ-HQ Digital for this EARC review opportunity!
Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down until I finished it. There was never a moment that felt dull or slow. This was action packed from the beginning until end.
Set to be published on May 8, 2025, do not wait to add this one to your collection. You will not regret it.
Thank you NetGalley and HQ-HQ Digital for this EARC review opportunity!
April 13, 2025
Be prepared to buckle up for a terrifying ride, literally. You’ll spend a few life threatening hours in a ride-share car with Lucas. His passenger, Damon, will be making several stops on his trip. The tension of the plot never lets up, it was like a double espresso shot on my nerves. I held my breath through each harrowing event. I always look forward to Frech’s new novels and this one didn’t disappoint. If you enjoy action thrillers you’ll love this one.
Thanks to HQ Digital (via NetGalley) for the Advance Reader Copy of “No Turning Back” by Steven Frech, publication expected 05/08/2025. My honest personal thoughts and opinions are given voluntarily without compensation.
Thanks to HQ Digital (via NetGalley) for the Advance Reader Copy of “No Turning Back” by Steven Frech, publication expected 05/08/2025. My honest personal thoughts and opinions are given voluntarily without compensation.
April 21, 2025
Steve Frech is back with a bang! This story is set over just a few hours and is fast paced and hard hitting.
Our main character is trying to keep his head above water, earning money to support his heavily pregnant wife, when he encounters Damon, his last customer of the night. What follows is a rollercoaster of events, questions over morals and just trying to stay alive!
You could easily read this in one sitting as it twists and turns and keeps you wondering. I did suspect one of the twists we find out later in the book, but it’s very cleverly written and not easily picked up on.
This is high action, edge of your seat suspense!
Definitely a must read.
4.5 stars
Our main character is trying to keep his head above water, earning money to support his heavily pregnant wife, when he encounters Damon, his last customer of the night. What follows is a rollercoaster of events, questions over morals and just trying to stay alive!
You could easily read this in one sitting as it twists and turns and keeps you wondering. I did suspect one of the twists we find out later in the book, but it’s very cleverly written and not easily picked up on.
This is high action, edge of your seat suspense!
Definitely a must read.
4.5 stars
May 11, 2025
I often find books too slow, not enough action BUT #NoTurningBack cannot be accused of that!! Non stop action!
Occasionally a bit ott but that's the fun of it, I could just imagine this action thriller being on TV, one of those shows where you're holding your breath most of the time.
I also enjoyed the softer side of the throw backs to when Lucas and Julia first met and how they grew up together. On a serious note, it's scary of what could be and possibly really is going on in the world that we don't know about. All those high rollers able to silence their victims, very sad and heartbreaking to think about.
Overall a great read, thank you #NetGalley for the arc.
Occasionally a bit ott but that's the fun of it, I could just imagine this action thriller being on TV, one of those shows where you're holding your breath most of the time.
I also enjoyed the softer side of the throw backs to when Lucas and Julia first met and how they grew up together. On a serious note, it's scary of what could be and possibly really is going on in the world that we don't know about. All those high rollers able to silence their victims, very sad and heartbreaking to think about.
Overall a great read, thank you #NetGalley for the arc.
May 27, 2025
4.5 stars
This is a fast-paced novel that quickly pulls you in and has you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I had a hard time putting this book down. I've never read anything by Frech, but I will certainly watch for future books!
Lucas is easy to root for, and you can't help but puzzle along trying to figure out Damon's motives. This rollercoaster of a story is full of action and tension, and just when you think you have things figured out, you discover you're incorrect. The final twist was definitely unexpected. It may leave readers wondering what they would do in this situation.
This is a fast-paced novel that quickly pulls you in and has you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I had a hard time putting this book down. I've never read anything by Frech, but I will certainly watch for future books!
Lucas is easy to root for, and you can't help but puzzle along trying to figure out Damon's motives. This rollercoaster of a story is full of action and tension, and just when you think you have things figured out, you discover you're incorrect. The final twist was definitely unexpected. It may leave readers wondering what they would do in this situation.
June 4, 2025
Other one bites the dust
My fascination with "The Good Husband" has grown significantly, as the novel captivates me with its intricate storytelling and compelling narrative. The book explores complex relationships and character dynamics, drawing me deeper into its rich and nuanced world with each page I turn. The author's skillful writing and profound insights into human emotions have transformed me from a casual reader to a dedicated admirer of this remarkable literary work. and now have read all of his books. I couldn't put them down and often read until the wee hours of the morning. If you like suspense you must read his books!!. Can't wait for his next book.
My fascination with "The Good Husband" has grown significantly, as the novel captivates me with its intricate storytelling and compelling narrative. The book explores complex relationships and character dynamics, drawing me deeper into its rich and nuanced world with each page I turn. The author's skillful writing and profound insights into human emotions have transformed me from a casual reader to a dedicated admirer of this remarkable literary work. and now have read all of his books. I couldn't put them down and often read until the wee hours of the morning. If you like suspense you must read his books!!. Can't wait for his next book.
March 8, 2025
Thank you, HQ for providing the copy of No Turning Back by Steve Frech. I loved how the action started right away and was interspersed with the story of Lucas and Julia’s relationship. The fast pace kept me on the edge of my seat and there were plenty of surprises too. If you’re looking for a fast and furious book, you can’t go wrong with this one. Steve Frech is one of my favorite authors and I loved this book, ut teh ending went on a little too long for me. ! 4.5 stars rounded up to 5
April 14, 2025
I took me a fair while to really get in to this book. I couldn’t understand what was happening or why, but then it clicked into place. It was a thrilling read and I grew to love the baddie! Both main characters were well described and interesting, and the plot and the writing were brilliant. It’s one of those where you can’t get to the end quick enough to find out what happens. A great read, and it would make a fabulous film. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers.
May 5, 2025
Lucas and Julia are about to become parents, but Lucas is harbouring a big secret. Two months ago he lost his job and had been working as a RideShare driver to make ends meet. As he picks up his final passenger of the evening, he’s told to simply ‘drive’ and that when his real problems begin. I could not put this book down and read it in less than a day. It’s a gritting, gripping thriller that had me hooked from the start. thank you to NetGalley, HQ and the author for the chance to review.
May 18, 2025
Lucas, after being let go from his job, is driving for a ride share company. He picks up his last ride of the night, not knowing his night has just begun.
Frech always takes us on a wild ride. Story reminiscent of the Netflix movie “Carry On”. Lucas is taken by Damon, who is going around town killing people and making Lucas his accomplice, if he doesn’t drive him around and do as he says, Damon is threatening Lucas’s family. An enjoyable ride through and through.
Frech always takes us on a wild ride. Story reminiscent of the Netflix movie “Carry On”. Lucas is taken by Damon, who is going around town killing people and making Lucas his accomplice, if he doesn’t drive him around and do as he says, Damon is threatening Lucas’s family. An enjoyable ride through and through.
April 5, 2025
This is a solid thriller, a smart, likeable hero with good values, finds himself forced to be part of someone else's murder plot. Lots of action but in a readable way and I started to care about the bad guys, a few twists. This is a story about what you would do for the ones you love and is there any justice? Enjoyed it.
August 9, 2025
This was the first book I’ve read from this author I found it difficult to put down because of its fast paced storyline which I enjoyed although while reading it my mind kept going back to the film collateral with Tom Cruise and Jamie Fox and there similarities I’ll definitely be reading others of his and I recommend giving this a read
May 21, 2025
This book grabbed me from the first page and never let go. I finished it in a day and 1/2 and loved the ending. It didn't quickly wrap up as some books do and the ending was so satisfying. Get ready to spend some time reading and you won't be disappointed!
June 15, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and HQ Digital for an advanced reader copy of No Turning Back in exchange for my honest review.
Suspenseful story of a ride share gone wrong, with a little cliffhanger at the end of every chapter.
This is my 2nd book by Steve Frech and he definitely keeps me turning pages.
Suspenseful story of a ride share gone wrong, with a little cliffhanger at the end of every chapter.
This is my 2nd book by Steve Frech and he definitely keeps me turning pages.
June 28, 2025
Fun thrill ride
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There’s a clue along the way into what is really going on, but it was just enough to make me suspicious, not enough to totally give away the twist. Which is how it should be.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There’s a clue along the way into what is really going on, but it was just enough to make me suspicious, not enough to totally give away the twist. Which is how it should be.
December 11, 2025
I really tried to like this book since I’ve enjoyed other books by this author before. But this book for me had my attention in some parts and had me bored in other parts. Finally gave up about half way through.
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