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Expected 11 Jun 26A BRAND NEW heart-pounding, high-concept locked-room thriller from bestselling author DE White, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.😮👀⚡ Everyone is trapped. Someone is lying. A luxury hotel in the heart of London. A routine journey to the twenty-ninth floor. Then the lift shudders… and stops.
Inside, six strangers are trapped, cut off from the outside world. Their only link to safety is a calm, reassuring female voice over the intercom. A woman they can’t see. A woman who knows more than she should.
Lift engineer Ellie Mason expects nothing more than a routine call-out. Three years after escaping a toxic relationship, she’s rebuilt her life around her young son, determined to keep her past buried.
But as the situation escalates, Ellie becomes the prime suspect in a major incident that threatens to turn catastrophic. With time running out and suspicion closing in, she must confront the truth she’s been running from.
Because if Ellie fails, six people will die.
Taut, claustrophobic and impossible to put down, this high-concept thriller will keep you holding your breath until the very last floor drops.
Inside, six strangers are trapped, cut off from the outside world. Their only link to safety is a calm, reassuring female voice over the intercom. A woman they can’t see. A woman who knows more than she should.
Lift engineer Ellie Mason expects nothing more than a routine call-out. Three years after escaping a toxic relationship, she’s rebuilt her life around her young son, determined to keep her past buried.
But as the situation escalates, Ellie becomes the prime suspect in a major incident that threatens to turn catastrophic. With time running out and suspicion closing in, she must confront the truth she’s been running from.
Because if Ellie fails, six people will die.
Taut, claustrophobic and impossible to put down, this high-concept thriller will keep you holding your breath until the very last floor drops.
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication June 11, 2026
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April 25, 2026
The Girl on Floor 29 is an intense, one‑day, pulse‑pounding read that delivers far more than a standard locked‑room thriller. What begins as a terrifying elevator malfunction quickly unravels into a story full of heart‑stopping moments, devastating truths, and life‑altering revelations. It’s painful, tragic, and unexpectedly devastating.
Told through alternating narratives, the story moves between the six adults trapped inside the lift and the engineer‑survivor fighting to save them while running from her own monsters. This structure keeps the tension razor‑sharp while slowly peeling back each character’s hidden layers.
Each character brings a different emotional temperature to the narrative, creating a claustrophobic but compelling mix of fear, guilt, hope, and desperation.
What Worked Well
* First‑person narration
* Locked‑room trope
* Fast pacing
What Hit Too Hard
* A betrayal that shatters
* Overwhelming tragedy
* Act of terrorism
Breakdown:
• Setting: 3⭐️
• Characters: 4⭐️
• Writing: 4⭐️
• Message: 3⭐️
• Overall: 4⭐️
Final Thoughts:
Overall, The Girl on Floor 29 is a gripping, emotionally charged thriller that’s perfect for a long weekend binge. The premise is strong, the pacing relentless, and the characters memorable in their own flawed, fragile ways. Even with the heartbreak and tragedy, it’s a story that stays with you long after the final page.
Huge thanks to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and author DE White for my advance copy.
~ JaNnA ~
Told through alternating narratives, the story moves between the six adults trapped inside the lift and the engineer‑survivor fighting to save them while running from her own monsters. This structure keeps the tension razor‑sharp while slowly peeling back each character’s hidden layers.
Each character brings a different emotional temperature to the narrative, creating a claustrophobic but compelling mix of fear, guilt, hope, and desperation.
What Worked Well
* First‑person narration
* Locked‑room trope
* Fast pacing
What Hit Too Hard
* A betrayal that shatters
* Overwhelming tragedy
* Act of terrorism
Breakdown:
• Setting: 3⭐️
• Characters: 4⭐️
• Writing: 4⭐️
• Message: 3⭐️
• Overall: 4⭐️
Final Thoughts:
Overall, The Girl on Floor 29 is a gripping, emotionally charged thriller that’s perfect for a long weekend binge. The premise is strong, the pacing relentless, and the characters memorable in their own flawed, fragile ways. Even with the heartbreak and tragedy, it’s a story that stays with you long after the final page.
Huge thanks to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and author DE White for my advance copy.
~ JaNnA ~
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Title: The Girl on Floor 29
Author: D. E. White
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Genre: Psychological Domestic Thriller
Pub Date: June 11, 2026
My Rating:4 Stars
Pages: 286
Six strangers are staying at ’The Cordelia’, a luxury hotel in the heart of London. It is 5am and they along with Lindsey one of the Housekeeper enter an elevator heading to floor 29. As the elevator nears its destination it suddenly shudders… and stops.
They are cut off from the outside world. Their only link and hoped of getting off the elevator safely is to follow the calm, reassuring instruction a female voice offers via the intercom.
Hmm she somehow seems to know more than she should.
Ellie Mason is an engineer and has the responsibility of the elevator. She was just at the hotel a few days ago so is expecting nothing more than a routine call-out.
As Ellie investigates if it is an electrical or mechanical issue, the situation escalates. Those in the elevator are actually being held hostage in a terrorist bomb threat. Ellie gets a message that she can save these people but needs to hurry. Then she see the addition of… ‘for Alex’s sake’.
For three years Ellie has rebuilt her life around her young son Alex after escaping a toxic relationship. She has been determined to keep her past buried.
However, right now she seems to be a suspect and not a victim.
Story takes us into the elevator and how the passengers are coping as well as some who are not doing well. Lindsey suggests that they take turns using the flashlight (torch) on their mobile phones. Additional she is helpful in that she has her cart is provides towels etc….
Story is told from the POV of several including some trapped: Lindsey, Owen, and Grace and Michael Smithson, as well as from Ellie, Jace, and Nate (Lindsey boyfriend) .
Each character has a different emotion, some share the same such as fear but there is claustrophobic, hope, and desperation. Ellie, of course, is trying to save them while trying to deal with the monster she has been trying to escape.
The story was somewhat on the slow side which added to my dread. I was sure it was going to end okay, but I also was fearful that everyone was not going to be make it or be okay.
Story had a surprising twist that I should but didn’t expect!
I also enjoyed reading the Acknowledgements.
This was my first D.E. White and she states Book Number 27 will be out December 1 and Yes! I am looking forward to it!
Want to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Publishing for granting me this eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for June 11, 2026
Author: D. E. White
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Genre: Psychological Domestic Thriller
Pub Date: June 11, 2026
My Rating:4 Stars
Pages: 286
Six strangers are staying at ’The Cordelia’, a luxury hotel in the heart of London. It is 5am and they along with Lindsey one of the Housekeeper enter an elevator heading to floor 29. As the elevator nears its destination it suddenly shudders… and stops.
They are cut off from the outside world. Their only link and hoped of getting off the elevator safely is to follow the calm, reassuring instruction a female voice offers via the intercom.
Hmm she somehow seems to know more than she should.
Ellie Mason is an engineer and has the responsibility of the elevator. She was just at the hotel a few days ago so is expecting nothing more than a routine call-out.
As Ellie investigates if it is an electrical or mechanical issue, the situation escalates. Those in the elevator are actually being held hostage in a terrorist bomb threat. Ellie gets a message that she can save these people but needs to hurry. Then she see the addition of… ‘for Alex’s sake’.
For three years Ellie has rebuilt her life around her young son Alex after escaping a toxic relationship. She has been determined to keep her past buried.
However, right now she seems to be a suspect and not a victim.
Story takes us into the elevator and how the passengers are coping as well as some who are not doing well. Lindsey suggests that they take turns using the flashlight (torch) on their mobile phones. Additional she is helpful in that she has her cart is provides towels etc….
Story is told from the POV of several including some trapped: Lindsey, Owen, and Grace and Michael Smithson, as well as from Ellie, Jace, and Nate (Lindsey boyfriend) .
Each character has a different emotion, some share the same such as fear but there is claustrophobic, hope, and desperation. Ellie, of course, is trying to save them while trying to deal with the monster she has been trying to escape.
The story was somewhat on the slow side which added to my dread. I was sure it was going to end okay, but I also was fearful that everyone was not going to be make it or be okay.
Story had a surprising twist that I should but didn’t expect!
I also enjoyed reading the Acknowledgements.
This was my first D.E. White and she states Book Number 27 will be out December 1 and Yes! I am looking forward to it!
Want to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Publishing for granting me this eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for June 11, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A claustrophobic, high-stakes setup makes The Girl on Floor 29 by D.E. White easy to get into, though it didn’t quite land the way I’d hoped.
Set in a London hotel, things kick off with seven strangers trapped in a stalled lift, cut off from help as tension and suspicion start to build. A routine call-out for lift engineer Ellie Mason soon becomes something far more serious, with threats, secrets, and the growing sense that someone is deliberately pulling the strings.
A locked-room thriller in an elevator is a strong setup, and there’s a constant sense of confinement and unease as the situation escalates. The ticking clock element and potential bomb threat raise the stakes, and the idea that someone inside the lift or watching from outside might be responsible keeps suspicion hanging over everything.
The pacing, however, was hit or miss for me. For a situation that should feel frantic and panic-driven, some of the lift scenes lacked urgency and didn’t fully deliver that heart-pounding tension. A few perspectives were much stronger than others, and some sections slowed the momentum instead of building it, which took me out of the story at times.
The multiple POVs still give insight into both the passengers and Ellie’s perspective on the outside, and I liked how the characters’ backstories gradually hinted at deeper connections between them. It added an extra layer of intrigue, even if not all of it felt equally developed.
While it didn’t quite have the grip I wanted, it’s still a solid, suspenseful read with a great concept and worth picking up if you enjoy multi-POV survival thrillers.
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this ARC.
Set in a London hotel, things kick off with seven strangers trapped in a stalled lift, cut off from help as tension and suspicion start to build. A routine call-out for lift engineer Ellie Mason soon becomes something far more serious, with threats, secrets, and the growing sense that someone is deliberately pulling the strings.
A locked-room thriller in an elevator is a strong setup, and there’s a constant sense of confinement and unease as the situation escalates. The ticking clock element and potential bomb threat raise the stakes, and the idea that someone inside the lift or watching from outside might be responsible keeps suspicion hanging over everything.
The pacing, however, was hit or miss for me. For a situation that should feel frantic and panic-driven, some of the lift scenes lacked urgency and didn’t fully deliver that heart-pounding tension. A few perspectives were much stronger than others, and some sections slowed the momentum instead of building it, which took me out of the story at times.
The multiple POVs still give insight into both the passengers and Ellie’s perspective on the outside, and I liked how the characters’ backstories gradually hinted at deeper connections between them. It added an extra layer of intrigue, even if not all of it felt equally developed.
While it didn’t quite have the grip I wanted, it’s still a solid, suspenseful read with a great concept and worth picking up if you enjoy multi-POV survival thrillers.
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Girl on Floor 29 is a taut, breath‑tightening thriller that traps you in its grip from the moment the lift doors close. DE White takes a simple premise — seven strangers stuck between floors in a luxury London hotel — and turns it into a claustrophobic, high‑stakes nightmare where every voice, every silence, every flicker of panic matters.
Ellie Mason, a lift engineer rebuilding her life after escaping a toxic relationship, expects nothing more than a routine call‑out. Instead, she walks straight into a disaster spiralling far beyond mechanical failure. The trapped passengers grow restless, the situation escalates, and the calm, reassuring voice over the intercom begins to feel… wrong. Too knowing. Too controlled.
As suspicion shifts and the pressure mounts, Ellie finds herself thrust into the centre of a major incident she never asked for — and suddenly her past, the one she’s fought so hard to bury, becomes a weapon that could destroy her. The tension is beautifully handled: tight, breathless, and threaded with that creeping dread of being watched, judged, blamed.
The alternating perspectives — the trapped strangers, Ellie on the outside, the unseen threat tightening its hold — create a rhythm that keeps you turning pages long after you meant to stop. And as the truth drops floor by floor, the story becomes not just a locked‑room thriller, but a reckoning.
A sharp, claustrophobic, pulse‑quickening read that delivers exactly what it promises: a high‑concept thriller that keeps you holding your breath until the final floor gives way.
With thanks to DE White, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Ellie Mason, a lift engineer rebuilding her life after escaping a toxic relationship, expects nothing more than a routine call‑out. Instead, she walks straight into a disaster spiralling far beyond mechanical failure. The trapped passengers grow restless, the situation escalates, and the calm, reassuring voice over the intercom begins to feel… wrong. Too knowing. Too controlled.
As suspicion shifts and the pressure mounts, Ellie finds herself thrust into the centre of a major incident she never asked for — and suddenly her past, the one she’s fought so hard to bury, becomes a weapon that could destroy her. The tension is beautifully handled: tight, breathless, and threaded with that creeping dread of being watched, judged, blamed.
The alternating perspectives — the trapped strangers, Ellie on the outside, the unseen threat tightening its hold — create a rhythm that keeps you turning pages long after you meant to stop. And as the truth drops floor by floor, the story becomes not just a locked‑room thriller, but a reckoning.
A sharp, claustrophobic, pulse‑quickening read that delivers exactly what it promises: a high‑concept thriller that keeps you holding your breath until the final floor gives way.
With thanks to DE White, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Seven people are stuck in an elevator, and it’s up to one engineer to save them. Except she’s also the one being framed as the cause of the incident that trapped the elevator. A tragedy in her past upset many people, and she fears someone is taking revenge; she needs to get the people out to safety before something even worse happens.
The implausibility of the situation aside, I couldn’t really get into this story. Except for the main conflict, there really isn’t any at all. Seven strangers, including one baby, are trapped for hours, yet everyone gets along great with no arguing or conflict. Only the married couple bickers, and that stops early on. Even the celebrity soccer player is just a normal, nice guy. Even the perpetrator (whose perspective we see for part of the narrative) isn’t as sinister and evil as it would take someone to be to even consider being involved.
The blurb made it seem like there’s a big secret that Ellie (or someone) is lying about, but there isn’t. She’s always taken accountability for the tragedy in the past, even though it wasn’t really her fault! That’s no spoiler, as soon as we get the story of what happened (which takes half of the book to get to), it’s completely obvious that it wasn’t her fault. So I just can’t see anyone being angry and planning revenge years later.
My thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the free advanced reading copy of this book.
The implausibility of the situation aside, I couldn’t really get into this story. Except for the main conflict, there really isn’t any at all. Seven strangers, including one baby, are trapped for hours, yet everyone gets along great with no arguing or conflict. Only the married couple bickers, and that stops early on. Even the celebrity soccer player is just a normal, nice guy. Even the perpetrator (whose perspective we see for part of the narrative) isn’t as sinister and evil as it would take someone to be to even consider being involved.
The blurb made it seem like there’s a big secret that Ellie (or someone) is lying about, but there isn’t. She’s always taken accountability for the tragedy in the past, even though it wasn’t really her fault! That’s no spoiler, as soon as we get the story of what happened (which takes half of the book to get to), it’s completely obvious that it wasn’t her fault. So I just can’t see anyone being angry and planning revenge years later.
My thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the free advanced reading copy of this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and author DE White for the ARC.
Actual rating: 4.25 ⭐️
A brilliant read that keeps you wondering what will happen next. While it happens over the course of a few hours, it feels like we are stuck with the characters inside the elevator and that time moves at a snail's pace.
There could've been a few less details that add up to nothing, or even a chapter that was not needed, in my opinion, and could've been described in a few sentences throughout the book. Loved the fact that we had chapters from everyone's point of view, letting us know how they think and act as their own people.
The claustrophobia of being stuck in a small space with other people, not knowing what's happening outside that small space, is maddening. And you feel it with every page you read, gnawing at your imaginary nails as you try to think about how they can get out of their situation.
You go between characters enough to learn about them, what might tie them to their entrapment, and you get attached and wish all of them could escape. And the bond they create while inside makes them go from strangers to friends that might've never interacted unless for the trauma bond between them.
It is a great, quick-read with enough tension to keep your attention hooked.
Actual rating: 4.25 ⭐️
A brilliant read that keeps you wondering what will happen next. While it happens over the course of a few hours, it feels like we are stuck with the characters inside the elevator and that time moves at a snail's pace.
There could've been a few less details that add up to nothing, or even a chapter that was not needed, in my opinion, and could've been described in a few sentences throughout the book. Loved the fact that we had chapters from everyone's point of view, letting us know how they think and act as their own people.
The claustrophobia of being stuck in a small space with other people, not knowing what's happening outside that small space, is maddening. And you feel it with every page you read, gnawing at your imaginary nails as you try to think about how they can get out of their situation.
You go between characters enough to learn about them, what might tie them to their entrapment, and you get attached and wish all of them could escape. And the bond they create while inside makes them go from strangers to friends that might've never interacted unless for the trauma bond between them.
It is a great, quick-read with enough tension to keep your attention hooked.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to D.E. White, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books for the copy of The Girl on Floor 29 in exchange for an honest review.
Let me just say this: if elevators were on my “manageable fears” list before… they have now been promoted to full-blown villains. This book didn’t just push the panic button—it ripped it off the wall.
From the jump, this story traps you in that claustrophobic, sweaty-palms, “is the air getting thinner or is it just me?” kind of tension. It’s quick, it moves fast, and it absolutely leans into that survival-mode energy. You know the vibe: we either make it out of here alive… or we don’t. No in-between. No chill.
Now, was it perfect? No. Some moments felt a little rushed, and I wanted just a bit more depth to really sink my teeth into. But as a fast-paced, anxiety-fueled ride? Oh, it delivers. This is the kind of book you read in one sitting while side-eyeing every elevator you’ve ever trusted.
Sassy Take:
This book said “you like small spaces?” and then slammed the doors shut and cut the lights.
Final Verdict:
3 ⭐ — A tense, quick thriller that cranks your fears all the way up. Not flawless, but definitely worth the ride… even if you’ll be taking the stairs afterward.
Let me just say this: if elevators were on my “manageable fears” list before… they have now been promoted to full-blown villains. This book didn’t just push the panic button—it ripped it off the wall.
From the jump, this story traps you in that claustrophobic, sweaty-palms, “is the air getting thinner or is it just me?” kind of tension. It’s quick, it moves fast, and it absolutely leans into that survival-mode energy. You know the vibe: we either make it out of here alive… or we don’t. No in-between. No chill.
Now, was it perfect? No. Some moments felt a little rushed, and I wanted just a bit more depth to really sink my teeth into. But as a fast-paced, anxiety-fueled ride? Oh, it delivers. This is the kind of book you read in one sitting while side-eyeing every elevator you’ve ever trusted.
Sassy Take:
This book said “you like small spaces?” and then slammed the doors shut and cut the lights.
Final Verdict:
3 ⭐ — A tense, quick thriller that cranks your fears all the way up. Not flawless, but definitely worth the ride… even if you’ll be taking the stairs afterward.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I usually enjoy a well-executed locked-door thriller, so I went into The Girl on Floor 29 by D. E. White with high expectations. Unfortunately, this one didn’t quite land for me.
The pacing felt uneven, which made it harder to stay fully engaged as the story unfolded. I also struggled with the central premise, particularly the way Ellie’s situation was framed. It was difficult for me to fully buy into the extent of what happens to her, especially given that so much of the conflict hinges on something that ultimately wasn’t her fault.
That said, this may come down to personal taste. I’ve read several revenge-driven thrillers recently, and it’s possible I’m feeling a bit fatigued by the trope, which may have impacted my experience here.
While this one didn’t work for me, I can see how it might appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven suspense with a heavy focus on consequences and moral gray areas. Many thanks to D.E. White, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for this ARC.
The pacing felt uneven, which made it harder to stay fully engaged as the story unfolded. I also struggled with the central premise, particularly the way Ellie’s situation was framed. It was difficult for me to fully buy into the extent of what happens to her, especially given that so much of the conflict hinges on something that ultimately wasn’t her fault.
That said, this may come down to personal taste. I’ve read several revenge-driven thrillers recently, and it’s possible I’m feeling a bit fatigued by the trope, which may have impacted my experience here.
While this one didn’t work for me, I can see how it might appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven suspense with a heavy focus on consequences and moral gray areas. Many thanks to D.E. White, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3 stars. I really enjoyed the story itself and found it easy to get invested in what was happening from the very beginning. The mystery and tension kept me turning the pages, but what stood out the most to me were the characters. They all felt important to the story in their own way, and I loved watching their relationships grow and change throughout the book.
One of my favorite parts was how, after everything they went through, everyone came together in the end to support and be there for each other. It gave the story a really emotional and heartfelt ending that I appreciated a lot. Seeing the characters put aside their differences and lean on one another made the ending feel satisfying and meaningful.
There were a few moments where the pacing felt a little slow for me, which is why this wasn’t a higher rating, but overall I still had a great time reading it. The mix of suspense, emotion, and character relationships made this a memorable read, and I’m glad I picked it up.
One of my favorite parts was how, after everything they went through, everyone came together in the end to support and be there for each other. It gave the story a really emotional and heartfelt ending that I appreciated a lot. Seeing the characters put aside their differences and lean on one another made the ending feel satisfying and meaningful.
There were a few moments where the pacing felt a little slow for me, which is why this wasn’t a higher rating, but overall I still had a great time reading it. The mix of suspense, emotion, and character relationships made this a memorable read, and I’m glad I picked it up.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Everyone is trapped
Someone is lying
High pounding locked room thriller
Six strangers stuck in a routine journey on the 29th floor .
The Cordelia luxury hotel London, the lift has stopped and is totally stuck.
Ellie Moore engineer is sent to deal with the baffling situation.
Oh my word this book took my away from everything, as your reading about the horrors of been in such a confined space that seems to go on for hours.
It send chills through me like I'm actually in that lift with them.
And Ellie what she goes through thinking its just going to be a easy fixed job.
Nothing is all as it seems and turns into the most horrendous nightmare you could ever imagine.
Absolutely brilliant read.
A full rating for this book.
Someone is lying
High pounding locked room thriller
Six strangers stuck in a routine journey on the 29th floor .
The Cordelia luxury hotel London, the lift has stopped and is totally stuck.
Ellie Moore engineer is sent to deal with the baffling situation.
Oh my word this book took my away from everything, as your reading about the horrors of been in such a confined space that seems to go on for hours.
It send chills through me like I'm actually in that lift with them.
And Ellie what she goes through thinking its just going to be a easy fixed job.
Nothing is all as it seems and turns into the most horrendous nightmare you could ever imagine.
Absolutely brilliant read.
A full rating for this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Oh, this is a fun beach read!
I liked our two main characters and found the read to be very intense! Halfway through the book, I had to take the elevator at work and I was absolutely nervous!
While not everything makes perfect sense (there are a couple of loose holes in the plot), it really didn't matter to me until later. I just munched my popcorn - and bit my nails - as I waited to see if and how our characters would get out of this!
Yes, the morning after the read I had some questions. Like...who is Kevin anyway? What was that allergy? What was the motivation of "X"? But, honestly, the read was so entertaining that those little questions just didn't really matter.
Not earth shattering, but I felt like it was time well spent.
I liked our two main characters and found the read to be very intense! Halfway through the book, I had to take the elevator at work and I was absolutely nervous!
While not everything makes perfect sense (there are a couple of loose holes in the plot), it really didn't matter to me until later. I just munched my popcorn - and bit my nails - as I waited to see if and how our characters would get out of this!
Yes, the morning after the read I had some questions. Like...who is Kevin anyway? What was that allergy? What was the motivation of "X"? But, honestly, the read was so entertaining that those little questions just didn't really matter.
Not earth shattering, but I felt like it was time well spent.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Many thanks to netgalley, the author and Boldwood Books for approving my request to read this book.
The Girl On Floor 29 is a claustrophobic, taut thriller which sees 7 people trapped in a lift leaving their fate in the hands of Ellie, a lift engineer. Under increasing pressure to save them all can she do so before time runs out?
This story is told from multiple viewpoints which this author switches between seamlessly and I really enjoyed each characters background story.
This is the first book I have read by this author and it will by no means be the last. I will definitely be recommending this one to others.
The Girl On Floor 29 is a claustrophobic, taut thriller which sees 7 people trapped in a lift leaving their fate in the hands of Ellie, a lift engineer. Under increasing pressure to save them all can she do so before time runs out?
This story is told from multiple viewpoints which this author switches between seamlessly and I really enjoyed each characters background story.
This is the first book I have read by this author and it will by no means be the last. I will definitely be recommending this one to others.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for an early copy of The Girl on Floor 29. SUSPENSEFUL, WOW!!!!! I really didn't want to read this, it’s not my top of a novel but I am soooooo glad I did. Each chapter I had no idea what would be happening next. I felt that I was in the lift with all of them. The characters were great and real, I loved how they eventually were there for one another emotionally and physically, Once you start reading, you will NOT BE ABLE TO STOP!!! Great book, thank you again.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Heartpounding thriller from DE White, an author I have heard of, but haven't read any of their books.
This is a high octane thriller that takes place over five hours. Seven people stuck in a lift, and an engineer trying to get them out.
It is emotional and heartbreaking, a story of revenge. The suggestion that one or more of the passengers in the lift are behind the threats of a bomb in the building gives the book that added punch.
I highly recommend.
5/5 stars from me.
This is a high octane thriller that takes place over five hours. Seven people stuck in a lift, and an engineer trying to get them out.
It is emotional and heartbreaking, a story of revenge. The suggestion that one or more of the passengers in the lift are behind the threats of a bomb in the building gives the book that added punch.
I highly recommend.
5/5 stars from me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
First book for me from this author. Great read. The story was so interesting and you totally get invested into each character. Always hoping for the best to happen. Some sad some happyness in this book.
Thanks to the author the publisher and Netgalley for a early release of this book.
Thanks to the author the publisher and Netgalley for a early release of this book.
April 28, 2026
ARC review
A fast paced and edgy read that will have you on the edge of your seat and possibly ensure you never enter a lift again!
A first read from this author and I will certainly read more in the future!
A fast paced and edgy read that will have you on the edge of your seat and possibly ensure you never enter a lift again!
A first read from this author and I will certainly read more in the future!
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