No Exit: A Novel

Soon to be a Hulu original film: a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller about a determined young woman who struggles to save a kidnapped child while trapped in a blizzard—and who must unmask and outwit a deviously twisted psychopath before it’s too late.

A kidnapped little girl locked in a stranger’s van. No help for miles. What would you do?

On her way to Utah to see her dying mother, college student Darby Thorne gets caught in a fierce blizzard in the mountains of Colorado. With the roads impassable, she’s forced to wait out the storm at a remote highway rest stop. Inside are some vending machines, a coffee maker, and four complete strangers.

Desperate to find a signal to call home, Darby goes back out into the storm . . . and makes a horrifying discovery. In the back of the van parked next to her car, a little girl is locked in an animal crate.

Who is the child? Why has she been taken? And how can Darby save her?

In this locked room mystery, there is no cell phone reception, no telephone, and no way out. One of her fellow travelers is a kidnapper. But which one?

Trapped in an increasingly dangerous situation, with a child’s life and her own on the line, Darby must find a way to break the girl out of the van and escape.

But who can she trust?

With exquisitely controlled pacing, Taylor Adams diabolically ratchets up the tension with every page. Full of terrifying twists and hairpin turns, No Exit will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you breathless.

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Published Feb 22, 2022

371 pages

Average rating: 7.3

508 RATINGS

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Readers say *No Exit* offers a suspenseful, fast-paced survival thriller with a gripping, twist-filled story that keeps many hooked from start to fini...

The.readrose
Jan 28, 2026
6/10 stars
This book was just “ok” for me. The first half vs the second half were like two totally different books. The first half was slow and told pretty much in Darby’s POV then the second half really picked up speed and had some gore (not a ton but enough to be grossed out).
This book just had me ranting to my husband. He had no clue what was going on but I kept telling him about all the stupid decisions that Darby was making. Honestly, if she would’ve asked Jay one simple question it would’ve cleared up a major issue she had.
I didn’t find the reveals to be shocking and I had been screaming at the book when Darby made that last big mistake with the phone.
GraceBayGirl
Aug 07, 2025
10/10 stars
fast paced surprising thriller

This book goes fast. I think I read 200 pages in 2 hours. The action is intense for the last 3 quarters and there are so many twists. It sets the bar high for any future thriller I read!
faetedfantasy
Aug 18, 2024
8/10 stars
This book kept me on my toes all the way to the end!
andywamables
Mar 02, 2026
8/10 stars
There was a NASTY plot twist in this book. Some of the writing was sort of cringeworthy, but the main character (Darby) is a trooper and a tough one. I loved this story so much. Definitely a page turner.
Steph Tenney
Feb 24, 2026
10/10 stars
OMG the ending had me reeling with all the feels. I was literally sobbing and so mad until I read a little futher. This was such a wonderfully written book that will keep you on the edge of your seat with excitement. One thing I caught myself doing was disagreeing with some of Darby’s decisions like thinking what is wrong with you lol do you have a brain? I absolutely loved this book and recommend it to any thriller lovers.

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