Ellie Parker had everything.
Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends and the perfect job.
As an internet celebrity - famed for her random acts of kindness - everyone knew it.
So when a betrayal causes her to lose it all, millions of people are watching.
But even at her lowest, Ellie will always help someone in need.
Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game.
Because as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger - and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined.
The only person she can turn to is conman turned trial lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger - including Eddie and his family.
Kindle Edition, 400 pages
Expected Publication, March 24, 2026
by Atria Books
4/5 stars
Two Kinds of Stranger is book 9 in the Eddie Flynn series, but it works as a standalone. I’m slowly making my way through the backlist, not just because I’m genuinely curious about these characters and their histories but they are great courtroom drama with unique plots.
This installment centers on Ellie Parker, a high-profile social media influencer who has built her platform by sharing every aspect of her life online. She’s especially known for her random acts of kindness - surprising strangers, helping families in need and inviting her followers into moments that feel generous and authentic. Her life looks polished and purposeful… until it very publicly unravels.
During a live broadcast, a shocking moment of betrayal plays out in real time. Not long after Ellie is arrested and charged with two counts of murder, unfortunately for her all the evidence points straight in her direction.
Enter Eddie Flynn. A former conman turned defense attorney, Eddie is known for courtroom drama that never lacks twists and turns. You truly never know what he has up his sleeve next. Just when it seems like the case is airtight, he pivots. When things look impossible, he finds another angle. Watching him strategize is half the fun.
This was a smart, fast-moving legal thriller with plenty of tension. I can't wait to see what Eddie Flynn is up to next - One of Us is Guilty coming in 2026 - I'll be working on getting caught up in series by then.
My thanks to Atria Books for a digital ARC (via Netgalley) in exchange for a honest review.
