The Dark Room is a chilling, twisted and intriguing read. Lisa Gray is skilled in depicting the grey areas of her characters. Leonard Blaylock is a compelling character you want to keep at arm's length. He's made questionable choices and ruined relationships but finds himself embroiled in a vicious cycle of guilt and shame. The source of this is one night with a mystery woman. The supporting characters are well-spaced throughout the book and are introduced at critical points in the plot. As the pages turn, not everything is what it seems to be. Under the mask of revenge is an undercurrent of deception, secrets and lies. The relationship between Leonard and Martha is well written as they transition from being friends to lovers. The characters are not likeable at all, and as a reader, I found myself rather detached, which is excellent for this chess-game thriller. The ending was jaw-dropping, and the final chapter was the cherry on top. What never leaves you is a haunting fog of unease, distrust and suspicion. Do not skip this one if you love psychological thrillers with a dash of romance and suspense.

Thank you, NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK, and Thomas & Mercer, for giving me this e-ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.