Don't Answer the Phone: a gripping psychological thriller you'll be obsessed with

By Miranda Rijks

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Published Mar 8, 2026

288 pages

Average rating: 7.62

8 RATINGS

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thesmokymountainsreader
10/10 stars
Miranda Rijks is one of my favorite thriller authors. She has a wonderful way of writing her characters that makes me care about them (well, most of them). The author is also skillful at pulling me into the story from the very first page. This particular story follows Daniella as her life begins to slowly unravel after she helps an elderly lady (Peggy) who has been mugged. Peggy’s son, Lucas, shows up shortly thereafter and becomes enamored with Daniella. He is handsome and charming. He gives Daniella the thrills that her husband currently does not. However, Lucas becomes obsessed with showing Daniella how grateful he is for her help with his mother. After one reckless night together, Daniella is regretful, but Lucas is charged up and even more determined to pursue Daniella, whether she wants it or not.

The story is told from multiple points of view from Daniella, Lucas, and Peggy. This added depth to the story and kept some amount of mystery going. The events were vividly written, and it was easy to feel the turmoil Daniella felt. Lucas’s character was written very well; it was chilling to read some parts as he became increasingly unhinged. This is my third read from the author, and I’ve loved them all! If you enjoy psychological thrillers with emotional depth, multiple points of view, complex characters, family trauma, buried secrets, and twists/turns, you will love this book! Thank you to @zooloosbooktours and @mirandarijksauthor for the arc copy. All opinions are my own.
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