Behind These Four Walls

A Novel

De: Yasmin Angoe

Narrado por: Carmen Jewel Jones

From the author of Not What She Seems, Yasmin Angoe’s thriller explores revenge, morality, corruption, and wealth as a woman sets out to uncover the truth behind her friend’s disappearance and expose the powerful family behind it.

Isla Thorne had a rough start in life. Orphaned young, she spent her formative years in a group home where she met her best friend, Eden Galloway. At sixteen, they decide to run away to LA…but Eden never makes it.

It’s been ten years since Eden vanished. And Isla’s determined to find her.

She begins at the last place Eden visited: the Corrigan mansion in Virginia. Eden claimed to have unfinished business there. Posing as an aspiring journalist, Isla insinuates herself into the wealthy family’s home and begins searching for the truth.

The more she digs, the more Isla discovers Eden isn’t who she thought she was. Was she even a victim, or did Eden plan this all along? Desperate for answers and to keep her identity hidden, Isla finds an ally in one of the Corrigan sons. But as she wades deeper into this power-hungry family’s secrets and lies, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a bloodline that’s more lethal than loyal.

©2026 by Yasmin Angoe. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Author Yasmin Angoe delivers an intriguing novel showcasing an all-POC cast and exploring the horrific power behind the rich, family secrets, found family, and inner perseverance.”—Booklist

“Author Yasmin Angoe presents a genuine flair for developing engaging characters and the kind of cliff hanger plot twists that make for a riveting and memorable read. An especially and unreservedly recommended pick…”—Midwest Book Review

Fantastic story that kept me on the edge of my seat

Fantastic story. Edge of my seat read. Great twists. Lots of dirt gets uncovered.!

The audio performance was excellent.

Four Walls, One Gripping Truth

Behind These Four Walls by Yasmin Angoe was a great thriller from start to finish. The pacing was excellent and never dragged, which made it incredibly easy to stay fully engaged. The writing style was sharp and confident, allowing everything to fall into place naturally while still delivering a suspenseful, gasp-worthy experience.
What really stood out was how the tension quietly built as the story unfolded. When all the pieces finally came together, it was one of those moments where everything clicks at once and genuinely makes you pause. The payoff was smart, satisfying, and well executed without being overly complicated.
This was a strong read overall, and I’ll definitely be picking up more books by this author. If you enjoy thrillers with great pacing, solid structure, and an ending that comes together seamlessly, this one is worth the read.

Deception

Character development Well done I would picture them all and the picture of the home

Captivating and engaging

I really enjoyed this story from the start. Sometimes the main female character was a little annoying, but her determination her passion for her friend and the tension along the way was engaging and made me feel part of the story.

Facing the Past

This book was good. a disappearing friend. A desire to discover the truth . A will to find it at all cost.