Caller No. 5 (Kat Walker, #1)
Elizabeth Blackwood
Reader Reviews
4.5
2 ratings
Charlene M.
Apr 18, 2026
The gripping parts are very gripping and it's not for a weak stomach! There is one very sexually explicit scene as well.
There were a lot of errors though which sometimes took me out; wrong use of It's/Its for example, missing words, inconsistencies here and there. Sometimes the word processor goblins strike too hard and they are *rude* lol
I really liked that one of the characters has Downs; it was nice to see that representation.
One overall gripe I have is that the villain is mostly very villain but the end part makes you think more sympathetically and the flip was a bit hard to take. I get it but we go from some pretty horrendous murders to a gentle mercy killing and it's that which gets her caught (nearly anyway) so I dunno. Either be a Villain or be a very morally gray character, but doing both was a bit messy feeling.
But your mileage will vary of course.
I also really liked Fiona! And stories mountains are always great.
There were a lot of errors though which sometimes took me out; wrong use of It's/Its for example, missing words, inconsistencies here and there. Sometimes the word processor goblins strike too hard and they are *rude* lol
I really liked that one of the characters has Downs; it was nice to see that representation.
One overall gripe I have is that the villain is mostly very villain but the end part makes you think more sympathetically and the flip was a bit hard to take. I get it but we go from some pretty horrendous murders to a gentle mercy killing and it's that which gets her caught (nearly anyway) so I dunno. Either be a Villain or be a very morally gray character, but doing both was a bit messy feeling.
But your mileage will vary of course.
I also really liked Fiona! And stories mountains are always great.
Carly B.
Feb 8, 2026
Caller No. 5 pulled me in right from the start and did not let go. If you love small-town thrillers packed with secrets, tension, and a slow unraveling of past mysteries, this book is for you. Elizabeth Blackwood's writing is as gripping and atmospheric as Lisa Jewell's or Megan Miranda's. If you enjoy their books, you'll likely enjoy hers as well..
The story follows a woman whose world is upended when she wins a radio contest… and the prize isn’t at all what she expected. Instead of a fun windfall, she finds herself tangled in a decades-old mystery that forces her to confront her past, her town’s buried secrets, and the people she thought she could trust. The twists kept me on my toes, and the pacing was perfect. It builds tension without ever feeling rushed.
Stephanie Triplett’s narration was fantastic. Her southern accent felt completely authentic to the character, making the audiobook feel even more immersive. If you enjoy audiobooks, this one is a great listen.
I highly recommend this book if you love suspenseful mysteries with complex characters and plenty of unexpected turns. I was completely hooked from beginning to end.
The story follows a woman whose world is upended when she wins a radio contest… and the prize isn’t at all what she expected. Instead of a fun windfall, she finds herself tangled in a decades-old mystery that forces her to confront her past, her town’s buried secrets, and the people she thought she could trust. The twists kept me on my toes, and the pacing was perfect. It builds tension without ever feeling rushed.
Stephanie Triplett’s narration was fantastic. Her southern accent felt completely authentic to the character, making the audiobook feel even more immersive. If you enjoy audiobooks, this one is a great listen.
I highly recommend this book if you love suspenseful mysteries with complex characters and plenty of unexpected turns. I was completely hooked from beginning to end.