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The Stranger on Her Podcast: A Gripping Psychological Thriller of Obsession, Dark Secrets, and Cold Justice
Some stories begin with a scream. This one begins with a voicemail.
Harper Lane has built her life around other people’s tragedies. As the host of Midnight Mercy, an indie true-crime podcast, she dissects cold cases from the safety of her apartment. Her latest obsession is the murder of Cassie Holt, a babysitter killed a decade ago in a quiet suburban home.
But the narrative changes when Harper receives an anonymous tip in the middle of the night.
The caller isn’t a troll. He is a ghost from the past. He knows about the missing evidence. He knows about the timeline the police got wrong. And he possesses a hypnotic, terrifying intelligence that captivates Harper as much as it frightens her.
As the investigation goes viral, the lines between journalist and subject blur.
Harper finds herself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with a man who calls himself Elias. He demands she rewrite the story, leading her down a rabbit hole of police corruption, family secrets, and a cover-up that goes deeper than she ever imagined. But as they get closer to the truth, Harper must ask herself the ultimate
Is her new partner the key to solving the murder, or is he the reason the case went cold?
Perfect for fans of atmospheric, voice-driven suspense, The Stranger on Her Podcast delves
The Dark Side of Digital A look at how true crime turns tragedy into entertainment.
Complex A deep dive into survivor’s guilt, memory, and the lies we tell to protect the ones we love.
High-Stakes A slow-burn narrative that moves from the claustrophobia of a recording booth to the danger of the streets.
An Unforgettable A finale that challenges everything you think you know about justice.
Prepare to question who is telling the story—and who is listening in the dark.
Harper Lane has built her life around other people’s tragedies. As the host of Midnight Mercy, an indie true-crime podcast, she dissects cold cases from the safety of her apartment. Her latest obsession is the murder of Cassie Holt, a babysitter killed a decade ago in a quiet suburban home.
But the narrative changes when Harper receives an anonymous tip in the middle of the night.
The caller isn’t a troll. He is a ghost from the past. He knows about the missing evidence. He knows about the timeline the police got wrong. And he possesses a hypnotic, terrifying intelligence that captivates Harper as much as it frightens her.
As the investigation goes viral, the lines between journalist and subject blur.
Harper finds herself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with a man who calls himself Elias. He demands she rewrite the story, leading her down a rabbit hole of police corruption, family secrets, and a cover-up that goes deeper than she ever imagined. But as they get closer to the truth, Harper must ask herself the ultimate
Is her new partner the key to solving the murder, or is he the reason the case went cold?
Perfect for fans of atmospheric, voice-driven suspense, The Stranger on Her Podcast delves
The Dark Side of Digital A look at how true crime turns tragedy into entertainment.
Complex A deep dive into survivor’s guilt, memory, and the lies we tell to protect the ones we love.
High-Stakes A slow-burn narrative that moves from the claustrophobia of a recording booth to the danger of the streets.
An Unforgettable A finale that challenges everything you think you know about justice.
Prepare to question who is telling the story—and who is listening in the dark.
261 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 8, 2026
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January 13, 2026
Clean and Engaging
A Stranger on the Podcast is a clean and engaging murder mystery that kept my interest the whole way through. I enjoyed trying to figure out who the murderer was, and the suspense made it hard to put down. There were a few parts that confused me and briefly lost me, but as I kept reading, things usually came together again. Overall, it was a really good read, and I would recommend it. I’d give it 4 out of 5 stars.
A Stranger on the Podcast is a clean and engaging murder mystery that kept my interest the whole way through. I enjoyed trying to figure out who the murderer was, and the suspense made it hard to put down. There were a few parts that confused me and briefly lost me, but as I kept reading, things usually came together again. Overall, it was a really good read, and I would recommend it. I’d give it 4 out of 5 stars.
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