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The Good Samaritan — Revised Kindle Edition

The Good Samaritan is a psychological thriller about Laura, a volunteer on a suicide-prevention phone line who secretly wants callers to die, and Ryan, who investigates after his pregnant wife dies alongside a stranger. This revised Kindle edition includes an exclusive epilogue, the listing says the main narrative is unchanged from earlier editions.

At a glance

Psychological thriller centered on a manipulative crisis-line volunteer and a bereaved husband investigating a disturbing death.
This version is described as a revised edition with editorial revisions and an exclusive epilogue.
The listing states that the main narrative remains unchanged from earlier editions.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$3.99~~

Price checked: Nov 11, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The exclusive epilogue gives returning readers additional material while preserving the main narrative, according to the listing.
Kindle accessibility and navigation features listed include screen-reader support, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition and publication
Publisher	Thomas & Mercer
Publication date	July 8, 2025
Language	English
Print length	417 pages
ISBN-13	978-1662533334

Kindle format
File size	4.5 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The description characterizes the story as dark and disturbing and centers on suicide and death, which may not suit readers seeking lighter material. The listing calls this a revised edition with editorial revisions and an exclusive epilogue, while stating that the main narrative is unchanged, readers who already own an earlier edition may want to compare editions before purchasing.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers of psychological thrillers involving suspense, morally disturbing characters, and plot twists.
Readers who want a Kindle edition with an exclusive epilogue and listed screen-reader support.

Less suited to

Readers who prefer light or non-disturbing fiction.
Readers unwilling to engage with a story involving suicide and death.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 59,790 ratings

5 stars45%45%
4 stars36%36%
3 stars15%15%
2 stars3%3%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, suspenseful, and twist-filled, with some readers calling it dark and disturbing. This may appeal to thriller readers looking for an intense story, the same dark subject matter and a main character some customers find unlikeable may put off others. The listing shows 4.2 out of 5 stars from 59,790 global ratings, a broad aggregate that does not explain individual readers' reasons.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as engaging and suspenseful, with twists and turns.
Feedback also praises the characters as well-developed.

Negative themes

Some customers find the main character unlikeable.
The story is described by customers as dark and disturbing.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback praises character development overall, while some readers find the protagonist unlikeable.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Good Samaritan about?

Laura works on a phone line for people in crisis but secretly wants callers to die. Ryan investigates after his pregnant wife dies alongside a stranger.

What is different about this edition?

The listing describes editorial revisions and an exclusive epilogue, while saying the main narrative is unchanged from earlier editions.

What Kindle features are listed?

The listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.