No Safe Place

by Stacy Claflin

The truth isn’t a key to freedom—it’s a loaded gun.

When my best friend vanishes, a terrifying game of cat and mouse pulls me into a nightmare I can’t escape. Her disappearance is tangled in a web of lies that leads straight to a murder investigation—and to me. Now I’m being hunted by a shadowy cult willing to kill to keep their secrets buried. My podcast, once a voice for the voiceless, has become my death sentence.

They’re always watching, waiting for me to slip.

The clock is ticking for me to expose the conspiracy that could destroy everything—or become its next victim. With my freedom and my life on the line, I’ll have to risk it all to save the people I love. But the deeper I dig, the more I some secrets were never meant to be unearthed.



A gripping psychological thriller of crime, cult intrigue, and deadly family secrets, No Safe Place will keep you breathless to the very last page.

228 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 20, 2024

About the author

Stacy Claflin writes about complex women overcoming incredible odds. Whether it's her Gone trilogy of psychological thrillers, her ongoing Transformed paranormal saga, or her Seaside Hunters sweet romance series, Stacy's three-dimensional heroines shine through.

Decades after she wrote her first stories on construction paper and years after typing on an inherited green screen computer that weighed half a ton, Stacy realized her dream of becoming a full-time author.

When she's not busy writing or educating her kids from home, Stacy enjoys watching TV shows like Supernatural, Pretty Little Liars, and Once Upon a Time.

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Reviews

[Lynn Mccarthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great finish to this series with a twist at the end I didn’t see coming.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

🎧🎤🎛Action, action, frantic action!

Never a calm or dull moment in this third book in a series about the take over of a West Coast town by a secretive church group run by Alpha and Omega, a married couple not averse to polygamy, kidnapping and murder. And a dedicated podcaster determined to unveil their actions and bring them down. And the secrets coming out of her own family: incredible!

I was not all that thrilled that the story starts assuming you've just read the previous book. This is definitely not a standalone. I think a brief recap to lead into the first scene would have been helpful. But then I quickly began to recall who's who and got into the action. The writing style itself is easy to follow. The story is told with multiple POVs, the Watcher's the most out there and delusional! Suspense is the name of the game here and the author kept things exciting beginning to end.

Overall, a quick, good read suited to teen and adult suspense lovers.

I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

[Susan Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the third book in a trilogy, and while there was some review of earlier events, it is not meant to be a standalone. The review is more of a reminder for those who read the earlier books but need a little refresher, in the same way some TV shows say "Previously on XYZ show..." (And I would like to thank the author for doing that, since I had read several books in between and this summary was helpful.) So I would advise reading them all from the start. The book kept my interest, as they all did. The story moves along pretty quickly and there are some twists I didn't see coming, for sure. I would recommend the book - actually the whole series because one book does not cover the whole story - and would read other books by this author. I did receive an ARC at no cost, but this is my honest opinion.

[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book three and we are back knee deep in this thrilling and suspenseful trilogy. Mia has been taken and an ultimatum given as this author continues to throw many more twists and turns and shocking surprises in our path. Fleur, Shane and Mimi Pearle must work together to take down this cult and solve the mystery of missing / death of Lourdes. The author really knows how to grab you from the get go and holds you teetering on the edge of your seat as they take us on this dangerous and psychological journey. All threads are pulled together as secrets are revealed and we get the answers we have eagerly been waiting for and the author still managed to get us with that one final twist at the very end and definitely made my jaw drop! An awesome conclusion!

[Betsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC copy.
This is the 3rd book in the series which tied up all the loose ends. The book is well written but this series was not one of my favorites. Flour & Shane are still trying to take down the cult. Some of the scenarios were a little too far fetched and Fleur seemed to not think through her decisions so ended up in precarious situations.

There were lots of twists in the story which helped to keep the reader's interest.

I look forward to reading more books by Stacy Claflin.

[BJayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of Stacy Claflin’s books are great, but this one takes the cake. I both couldn’t wait for the end and didn’t want the story to be over with. The characters all seem so realistic, and when they were in danger, I wanted to shout out and warn them. (But that’s generally frowned upon in polite society.) Get this trio of books and read them. You won’t be sorry.

I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review.

[Kirstie Ibrahim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy moly, theres plenty going on in this final trilogy book. There's secrets revealed and lots of suspense as you wait for each of the villians to reveal their next moves. Everything comes to a firey end amongst murder plots and kidnappings. Then you get to the epilogue where you're hit with another twists and a real kicker of a secret.

[Paulette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced with kidnappings, murder, twists and secrets right down to the last page. My kind of tense book!
I urge you to read the trilogy of The Watcher. Every book has plenty of intrigue, action and the main characters are lucky to make it out alive. I received an advanced copy of this book and this review is my honest opinion.

[April Flach · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! What a thrilling conclusion. Full of suspense, intrigue, and twists until the very end, where you're hit with the biggest twist of them all. If you enjoy a good suspense thriller, then The Watcher series is for you. Very well written. I cannot wait to read more by this author.

I received a free ARC from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Anne G. Kasaba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story. This well written book seems to be the end of this three book series. The characters are engaging, with multiple villains throughout the tale. There is even a bit of a twist toward the end. I’m hoping Ms Claftin takes pity on her readers and uses that twist to add another book.

I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.

[Kathy Brenzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so enjoyed this series, as it kept me engrossed from beginning to end.

Fleur finds herself in the middle of kidnappings, murders and more. Although she has help from Shane, Mia and Mimi, things keep going from bad to worse. The plot is so twisted that it keeps you guessing right up until the end. Then there are more secrets. Wow.

[Veronica Gelderman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the main characters in this book and all the twists and turns that happen to them. The bad guys are so easy to hate as well. There's kidnappings, secrets, and lies, as well as some crazy things happening . And just when things seem to be going well, another surprise comes. I really recommend this book and the series. Loved it

[Annemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great ending to this trilogy. So much happening and surprise revelations. The twist at the end with it's hidden secret was one I did not see coming. I would give more than 5 Stars for this trilogy if I could. This author's books never disappoint.

I received a free Advance Reader Copy of No Safe Place through BookFunnel and have chosen to leave a review.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This time Fleur's friend Mia's boyfriend seems to be part of the Beacon of Truth Fellowship and his sister is someone long gone but not forgotten.

Mia ends up kidnapped because Fleur should admit to killing the Drake family. Someone wants her to rot in jail.

It's such a good story, I couldn't stop reading and the ending of the book was such a surprise. I can't believe it ends like this? Or maybe we'll get another one someday? 😉

Love that I was able to read and review again. Thanks Stacy!

[Denise Gilbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like to keep my reviews short and to the point, so I'll just tell you that this book, the 3rd and final of the series, was fantastic! It had an ending that I did not see coming! You need to read this book!

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a True Crime Podcaster, Fleur finds out about a lot of crimes. When she gets involved trying to find her missing sister , there’s more danger than she expected. Absolutely superb as always. Impossible to not love it and want more. Stacy Claflin is one of the best authors.

[Sammye · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book three in the Watcher series. It’s a great mystery that can be read as a standalone. It’s full of twists, turns, murder, secrets, action and suspense. It’s a great ending to the trilogy.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

A climactic ending to this saga. Fleur puts herself in danger to take down the leaders of the cult and her psycho sister. Nail biting ending as everything comes together.

[Suzan Larson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. It was a great ending to the series. Lots of interesting twists. Well written. Easy to keep up with all the charecters. Great storyline that had me guessing right till the end and then she through in a twist that was not anything that I had even thought about!

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, this book really was a great ending to the series. Still secrets being revealed and questions answered. It kept me captivated until the very end. The ending was one I never saw coming. You do need to read these books in order but well worth it.

[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

No Safe Place is book #3 in The Watcher series by Stacy Claflin.

Fleur is a true crime podcaster who started her podcast because of the unsolved disappearance of her older sister. She finds a lot of what she thought she knew was wrong. It is a challenge to write this review as my mind is blown by the end of this book. I never would have guessed it in a million years but it was perfect. I read this in one sitting, I was pulled in and couldn’t wait to see how things wrapped up. I definitely recommend this series!

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.