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Customers find this psychological thriller engaging, with well-developed fictional characters based on actual events, and appreciate how the writing adequately describes graphic scenes without being too disturbing. Moreover, the book features a tale of survival and strength, and customers describe it as a page-turner that stays interesting to the end. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it fast-paced while others note a slow start, and opinions on the entertainment value are divided between those who enjoyed it and those who found it boring.
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A merciless wilderness. A harrowing attack. A desperate escape.
When a tragic accident sidelines Miley’s dreams of Olympic gold, she takes a summer job at a mountain guest lodge. The Frank Church Wilderness is remote, but it’s the perfect place to train and recover. Local lore about a staffer who died years ago doesn’t scare her.
But it should.
Miley’s plans take a terrifying detour when she’s abducted during a morning run. Held captive in a desolate off-grid cabin, she’ll have to use her athletic prowess, cunning mind, and courage to survive. But as the nightmare at the cabin escalates, Miley is forced to form an unlikely alliance and attempt a risky escape.
Can she outwit her captors and survive the wilderness before it’s too late?
Inspired by true events, Gray After Dark is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller with a finale that will leave you breathless.
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: Dragoness
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Emotionally Intense, Dark Thriller
Review: This is the second book I’ve read by this author. The first was Ask for Andrea which was absolutely brilliant, with less of the disturbing factor and more creative. I almost didn’t want to read any of her other books because the others all sound darker than my normal reading choices. I will probably still pass on Run on Red but I finally bought Grey After Dark and Room for Rent.I just finished Grey After Dark and I gotta admit, at one point I almost quit, asking myself ‘why am I putting these dark images into my mind?’ but the book was sooooo well-written I just couldn’t put it down, even though I found it disturbing.This is certainly Not a fun, easy read. It’s quite dark and deals with some intense abuse. Those easily triggered should obviously stay away. The rape scenes weren’t graphic (amazingly) but other scenes were. This book is Not for the faint of heart.Given the genre that it is, it’s quite well done. Noelle is an absolute master writer!This book gives new meaning to “which would you rather face in the woods, a man or a bear?” meme circulating all over social media.I have only one bit of feedback to the author:I realize that women have been fighting for a very long time to NOT be blamed for rape and other abuse by men. Obviously, those things are ALWAYS the abuser/rapist’s fault, No matter what. There is NEVER any excuse for rape or any kind of abuse.Having said that, the fact remains that there ARE predators out there. OF COURSE it’s the predator’s fault. But at the same time, we must be realistic. Just as there are thieves out there and most of us know that and always lock our doors at night, right? We don’t just leave our doors open and invite in the thieves.Likewise, feminist thinking has gone too far in convincing women that they can run alone in the woods because if a man rapes them, it’s the man’s fault. OF COURSE it’s the man’s fault. BUT it was STILL foolish for the woman to run alone in the woods, especially without any sort of reliable weapon. (Leaving a weapon out of reach makes it worthless.)So, my only minor feedback to the author is that she seemed to go out of her way to avoid the elephant in the room, which is that Miley really screwed up in choosing to run alone in the woods, without any cell service, with No weapon within reach at all times, and No one even knowing where she was.That is sooooo obvious you might think it didn’t need to be said, but it seemed strange that Miley never acknowledged her mistake. That part wasn’t realistic. She seemed defiant even when her choice resulted in such a horrible situation.It seemed that the author didn’t dare let her main character do any real introspection about that bad decision for fear of being accused of blaming the victim.Acknowledging that there ARE predators out there, and taking steps to avoid them, is NOT blaming the victim!Yes, a woman SHOULD be able to run in the woods and be vulnerable, without fear of predators. But, unfortunately, that just isn’t the way it is.Also, I don’t want to give any spoilers as to whether the characters survived or Not, so I’ll just be vague here and say that more attention could have been paid to the long-term effects of such intense trauma, which sort of got glossed over.Other than those teeeny tiny complaints, the book was phenomenal.I’m going to take a deep breath, get up the courage and start the next book by this author. I hope she writes more books that are less disturbing and more creative (like Ask for Andrea).
Reviewer: Sherry Patterson
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good read
Review: The character never gives up. This was a easy read with some tense moments. Never quite sure if anyone will survive.
Reviewer: Savannah Jones
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My favorite thriller!!!
Review: This book is an absolute masterpiece. I could probably write a whole novella on how good I think Noelle Ihli is. This is the third Ihli book I have read as I’m working my way through her list and I’m speechless every time.Survival thrillers are my favorite subgenre of thrillers, and it’s exactly for reasons like Gray After Dark. It’s a pulse-pounding, gut-wrenching, heart-breaking story and action that you just cannot put down. This one was darker than the other ones I’ve read from Ihli so far, but I absolutely loved it more for that. I kept telling myself, okay, she’s not going to do that right? It’s not going to go that dark right? But she did. And it does. And it’s so freaking good I legit can’t stop talking about it.She writes such good female characters. Do they sometimes make bad decisions? For SURE, that’s how they get into these predicaments in the first place, but through it all, these are some of the most well-written, strong-willed females I’ve ever read. Miley is no different in Gray After Dark, and I found myself continuously impressed on how she just wouldn’t give up, even when they tried to take everything from her, and even when they did take everything from her. I was so dialed in to Miley and her story, I cried when she cried. I cried when she didnt cry.The character development as a whole is top tier. Miley and Brent were very consistent throughout, but some standout characters for me were my sweet baby Wes and Mary. My heart just ached for them. Even Hamish had character development, unfortunately. In the beginning at least, I found myself almost having sympathy for him. But Fred has three abuse victims, not just two, and I really like the way the book highlighted that so well, but then takes it further from there, until Hamish is almost unrecognizable.I’ll stop myself or I’ll be here all day. Noelle Ihli is an instant buy author for me, the ONLY thriller author I’ve ever given five stars to (twice!) and has absolutely cemented a place on my favorite authors of all-time list.Thank you for blessing us with your talent 😌
Reviewer: Heather Rae
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Entertaining read!
Review: This was a scary and creepy thriller. I could not imagine being stuck with crazy’s in the middle of nowhere. The fight she had in her to make it through was heroic. There were no twists really, just really really good story telling.
Reviewer: Sandy Allen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Read
Review: I really enjoyed this book! It started off a little slow. But once it picked, I could not put it down! It kept my attention. It didn’t really have Twists but a great physiological thriller. It does have triggers. Overall, great read!!
Reviewer: Lhana
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Thrilling read
Review: Gray After Dark is a heart-pounding thriller that grips you from the very first page and doesn’t let go. The story is chilling in its realism, offering a tale that feels all too possible in real life. It’s a perfect mix of suspense, danger, and raw emotion. The characters are well-crafted, and their journey—one of love, determination, and a desperate fight for survival—keeps you on the edge of your seat. With every twist and turn, you’re left questioning what could happen next. A truly thrilling read that will have your heart racing long after you’ve finished. Highly recommend for anyone who loves stories that dive deep into the darker corners of reality.
Reviewer: E. Moore
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Slow start but great finish!
Review: I got 1/3 way through this book before I started to really get into it. By the 1/2 way point, I was hooked. Quite thrilling and enjoyable. Worth a read!
Reviewer: meraxes
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: katie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Really enjoyed this book it was fast pace had lots of nail biting moments a great Thriller keep me guessing lots of twists
Reviewer: John Anandhan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Wonderful.. amazing narration. Hard to put down until finished. Really a page turner. A Fast paced thriller. Looking forward to reading her other books.
Reviewer: LBA_Reads
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Perfectly delivered!This was my first Noelle W. Ihli book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, giving it a solid 4.5 stars!I held back from a full 5 because, while the ending delivered a satisfying, hero-like conclusion that had me on the edge of my seat, it lacked the major plot twist I usually crave in thrillers. I tend to prefer endings that leave a lingering, bittersweet taste. Nevertheless, the book’s readability made it easy to follow and thoroughly enjoyable. I also appreciated how Noelle introduced me to a sport I had never heard of, doing so without overwhelming technical detail, yet still making it compelling.The suspense kept me hooked, and I found myself holding my breath during many tense moments throughout the story.
Reviewer: Sarah
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I really couldn’t get into the Olympic training stuff at the start, felt really slow and uninteresting to me. But I pushed through…Glad I did, got hooked and couldn’t stop! Very intense and had to know what was going to happen next. Kept me at the edge of my seat. Second of Noelle’s books I’ve read and safe to say, I’ll be going back for a third!
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