Keep Me Safe

This is a thriller with teeth—and a heart that’s been bruised but refuses to stop beating. Allison Meldrum’s Keep Me Safe follows Maggie Shields, an investigative journalist whose latest case dredges up more than just headlines. A missing person, a decade-old murder, and a brother’s silence form the tangled roots of a story that’s as personal as it is dangerous. Maggie is a compelling lead: sharp, haunted, and quietly unraveling. Her search for truth is layered with paranoia, grief, and the eerie presence of an AI therapist that may be helping—or manipulating. The seaside town setting adds a moody backdrop, where secrets feel soaked into the pavement and every wave seems to whisper something ominous. Meldrum’s writing is taut but emotionally resonant. The plot moves briskly, yet there’s space for reflection—for the cost of silence, the weight of memory, and the fragile hope of justice. It’s a story about what we owe to the past, and what it takes to finally speak. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers with a tech twist and a deeply human core. With thanks to Allison Meldrum, the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Wow!!! Is all I can say about this absolutely outstanding book. I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece! I read it in 12 hours, which is a lot for me to do! It had everything and more laid out in the novel! I sure hope there is more to come from this author! I am totally hooked! This was an outstanding novel from the cover to the last page!

What a read this was. Keep me safe is a thriller which follows an investigative journalist in a Scottish town, Maggie Shileds, on a search for the truth combining a personal trauma 10 years previous to something she was trying to write on in the present, with the help of personal grief, a little paranoia and ocd and stubborn human decency. This book had me gripped and I couldn’t turn the page quick enough at times to see what was coming next. A must read for lovers of psychological thrillers. Thanks to Allison Meldrum, the publishers and Netgally for the advanced read.

Keep Me Safe by Allison Meldrum is a gripping psychological thriller that had me hooked from page one. Following investigative journalist Maggie Shields, the story seamlessly blends past trauma with a present-day mystery. Maggie is drawn into the disappearance of a high-profile person in her seaside town, but the case quickly unravels to reveal a tangled web of corporate corruption, murder, and betrayal that stretches back a decade. Maggie is a compelling protagonist—haunted, stubborn, and fiercely determined. Her search for truth is layered with paranoia, grief, and the added twist of an AI therapist whose motives may not be as helpful as they seem. Meldrum’s writing captures both tension and emotion, giving the story a moody, immersive atmosphere where every shadow could hide a secret. The pacing is spot-on: taut, suspenseful, and difficult to put down. Meldrum balances the thrill of the investigation with deep character work, exploring the cost of silence, the weight of past trauma, and the courage it takes to finally confront long-buried truths. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers with a tech twist and strong, emotionally resonant characters, Keep Me Safe delivers both suspense and depth. I read it in one sitting and can’t wait to see what Allison Meldrum writes next. Thanks to Allison Meldrum, the publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

Maggie Shields is a Scottish investigative journalist looking into the disappearance of a well-known rugby player. This case quickly erupts into a possible connection to a long-ago murder, corporate corruption, AI therapy and Maggie’s brother’s secrets. The pacing is spot on, the story suspenseful and full of interesting characters. Most compelling is Maggie, who battles severe anxiety, yet she is skilled, determined and resilient. This is a complex mystery with humanity. I highly recommend it.